US Bridges

SH 125 Marion over King Branch

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 2.12 Miles West of the Jc · Structure no. 0000000000X0347

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 125 Marion over King Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 125 Marion over King Branch in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 125 Marion
CrossesKing Branch
Location2.12 Miles West of the Jc
RouteState Highway 125
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16387, -92.84486
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic540 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 125 Marion over King Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 125 Marion over King Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 125 Marion over King Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 125 Marion over King Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 125 Marion over King Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.