Arkansas Highway 361

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Highway 361

AR 361 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ArDOT
ExistedNovember 23, 1966[1]–present
Section 1
Length8.20 mi[2] (13.20 km)
South end AR 25 at Saffell
North end AR 25 in Lynn
Section 2
Length5.35 mi[2] (8.61 km)
South end AR 117 in Black Rock
North end AR 166 at Davidsonville Historic State Park
Location
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountiesLawrence, Randolph
Highway system
AR 360 AR 362

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 Department of Transportation (ArDOT).

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 near 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

CountyLocationmi[2]kmDestinationsNotes
LawrenceSaffell0.000.00 AR 25 – Strawberry, Black Rock, Cord, BatesvilleSouthern terminus
2.453.94Bridge over the Strawberry River
Lynn8.2013.20 AR 25 – Strawberry, PowhatanNorthern terminus
Highway 361 begins in Black Rock
Black Rock0.000.00 AR 117 (Elm St)Southern terminus
LawrenceRandolph
county line
2.894.65Bridge over the Spring River
RandolphDavidsonville Historic State Park5.358.61 AR 166 – PocahontasNorthern terminus, roadway continues as Hwy. 166
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

  1. ^ a b "Minute Order 66-662" (PDF). Minutes of the Meeting. ASHC. November 23, 1966. p. 562. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c System Information and Research Division (2014). "Arkansas Road Log Database" (MDB). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Minute Order 73-358" (PDF). Minutes of the Meeting. ASHC. April 24, 1973. p. 1167. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  6. ^ "Minute Order 87-187" (PDF). Minutes of the Meeting. ASHC. May 6, 1987. p. 827. Retrieved April 1, 2016.