Arkansas Highway 138
Route map:
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| East end |  AR 1, Kelso | |||
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| Country | United States | |||
| State | Arkansas | |||
| Counties | Drew, Desha | |||
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Highway 138 (AR 128, Ark. 138, and Hwy. 138) is an east–west
state highway in south Arkansas. The route runs 37.05 miles (59.63 km) from US Route 278 north to Arkansas Highway 1 in Kelso.[2]
Route description
Highway 138 begins at
at-grade intersection.[3] The route next enters Desha County, serving as the southern terminus of Highway 159. Highway 159 is a minor route within the county, serving only county roads from this point eastward. The highway meets Highway 1 at Kelso, where it terminates. The road is a two-lane, undivided, rural route for its entire length.[1]
National Highway System east of US 65 / US 165,[4]
even though it is a minor two-lane road.
History
The route became a state highway in 1930, running 9.9 miles (15.9 km) from
Highway 293. By 1966, the route was extended to Monticello. The road was paved from Monticello north in 1967, as the segment between US 65/US 165 and Kelso was paved upon its earlier designation.[1]
Major intersections
| County | Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | Monticello | 0.0 | 0.0 |  US 278 (McCloy Avenue) | Western terminus |
| | 13.50 | 21.73 |  AR 293 | ||
| | 23.39 | 37.64 |   | ||
| Desha | | 25.36 | 40.81 |   AR 159 north | |
| Kelso | 37.05 | 59.63 | AR 1 – Back Gate, Rohwer | Eastern terminus | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Planning and Research Division (2010). "Arkansas Road Log Database". Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Archived from the original (Database) on 23 June 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
- ^ General Highway Map (PDF) (Map) (Desha County ed.). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
- ^ General Highway Map (PDF) (Map) (Drew County ed.). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
- ^ National Highway System: Arkansas, October 1, 2012
- ^ Official Highway Service Map (Map) (1930 ed.). Arkansas State Highway Commission. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
External links
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