Arkansas Highway 173

Highway 173 (AR 173, Ark. 173, and Hwy. 173) is a north–south state highway in Southeast Arkansas. The route begins at the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and runs north to U.S. Route 165 in Wilmot. The route is maintained by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT).

Highway 173
Route information
Maintained by ArDOT
Length6.66 mi[1] (10.72 km)
ExistedJuly 18, 1985[2]–present
Major junctions
South endOverflow National Wildlife Refuge
North end US 165 in Wilmot
Location
CountiesAshley
Highway system
← AR 172→ AR 174

Route description

Highway 173 begins at Overflow NWR in southeastern Ashley County just over 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of the Louisiana state line in a region known as the Lower Arkansas Delta. The area is known for flat, agricultural land with swamps, bayous and small towns dotting the landscape. The highway runs northeast, crossing Bayou Bartholomew before terminating at US 165 along then north edge of Wilmot.[3]

History

The highway was created from a former alignment of Highway 52 at the request of the county judge on July 18, 1985.[2] A former highway with the Highway 173 designation was created in the Jonesboro area in 1940, Highway 91 via Caraway Rd to US 63 (now I-555);[4] this one was eliminated in 1979.[5]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Ashley County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Overflow NWR0.000.00Begin state maintenanceSouthern terminus
Wilmot6.6610.72 US 165 (Main Street)Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References
  1. System Information and Research Division (2014). "Arkansas Road Log Database" (MDB). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  2. "Minutes" (1980–89), p. 610.
  3. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (November 16, 2007). General Highway Map, Ashley County, Arkansas (PDF) (Map). 1:62500. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  4. https://www.arkansashighways.com/Trans_Plan_Policy/mapping_graphics/archived_tourist_maps/1941.TIF. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. https://www.arkansashighways.com/Trans_Plan_Policy/mapping_graphics/archived_tourist_maps/1980.TIF. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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