Arkansas Highway 361
Highway 361 (AR 361, Ark. 361, and Hwy. 361) is a designation for two north–south state highways in the Arkansas Delta region of eastern Arkansas. One segment of 8.20 miles (13.20 km) runs east from Highway 25 at Saffell to Highway 25 in Lynn.[3] A second route of 5.35 miles (8.61 km) begins at Highway 117 in Black Rock and runs north to Highway 166 at Old Davidsonville State Park.[4] Both routes are maintained by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD).
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by ArDOT | ||||
| Existed | November 23, 1966[1]–present | |||
| Section 1 | ||||
| Length | 8.20 mi[2] (13.20 km) | |||
| South end |  AR 25 at Saffell | |||
| North end | AR 25 in Lynn | |||
| Section 2 | ||||
| Length | 5.35 mi[2] (8.61 km) | |||
| South end |  AR 117 in Black Rock | |||
| North end |  AR 166 at Davidsonville Historic State Park | |||
| Location | ||||
| Counties | Lawrence, Randolph | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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Route description
Saffell to Lynn
Highway 361 begins at Highway 25 at Saffell in southwestern Lawrence County. The route runs east before turning north and crossing the Strawberry River. Following the crossing, Highway 361 curves north and passes through agricultural areas before intersecting Highway 25 in Lynn, where it terminates.
Black Rock to Davidsonville Historic State Park
Highway 361 begins at Highway 117 (Elm St) in Black Rock. The highway runs north to cross the Spring River on the Lawrence/Randolph county line and enter Randolph County. Continuing north, Highway 361 enters Davidsonville Historic State Park, where the route terminates. The roadway continues north as Highway 166.
History
The highway segment between Saffell and Lynn was added to the state highway system by the Arkansas State Highway Commission on November 23, 1966.[1] A second segment from Black Rock to the Spring River was added to the system on April 24, 1973.[5] The highway was extended north to the state park on May 6, 1987.[6]
Major intersections
| County | Location | mi[2] | km | Destinations | Notes |
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| Lawrence | Saffell | 0.00 | 0.00 | AR 25 | Southern terminus |
| | 2.45 | 3.94 | Bridge over the Strawberry River | ||
| Lynn | 8.20 | 13.20 | AR 25 | Northern terminus | |
| Highway 361 begins in Black Rock | |||||
| Black Rock | 0.00 | 0.00 | AR 117 (Elm St) | Southern terminus | |
| Lawrence–Randolph county line | | 2.89 | 4.65 | Bridge over the Spring River | |
| Randolph | Davidsonville Historic State Park | 5.35 | 8.61 | AR 166 – Pocahontas | Northern terminus, roadway continues as Hwy. 166 |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
See also
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References
- "Minute Order 66-662" (PDF). Minutes of the Meeting. ASHC. November 23, 1966. p. 562. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- System Information and Research Division (2014). "Arkansas Road Log Database" (MDB). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- General Highway Map, Lawrence County, Arkansas (PDF) (Map). Cartography by Planning and Research Division. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. January 22, 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- General Highway Map, Randolph County, Arkansas (PDF) (Map). Cartography by Planning and Research Division. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. May 12, 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- "Minute Order 73-358" (PDF). Minutes of the Meeting. ASHC. April 24, 1973. p. 1167. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- "Minute Order 87-187" (PDF). Minutes of the Meeting. ASHC. May 6, 1987. p. 827. Retrieved April 1, 2016.