Arkansas Highway 39 (AR 39) is a designation for two state highways in southeast Arkansas. One segment of 8.89 miles (14.31 km) runs from Highway 1 west of Turner north to U.S. Route 49 (US 49) west of Hicksville.[3] A second segment of 9.98 miles (16.06 km) runs from US 49 at Blackton north to US 49 west of Rich.[4]

Highway 39 marker
Highway 39
Route information
Maintained by ArDOT
Existed1926[1]–present
Section 1
Length8.89 mi[2] (14.31 km)
South end AR 1 / AR 316 near Turner
North end US 49 near Hicksville
Section 2
Length9.98 mi[2] (16.06 km)
South end US 49 at Blackton
Major intersections US 79 at Monroe
North end US 49 / AR 241 near Rich
Location
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountiesMonroe, Phillips
Highway system
AR 38 I-40

Route description

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Turner to Hicksville

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Highway 39 begins at Highway 1 and Highway 316 west of Turner and runs north to serve as the eastern terminus for Highway 146. The route continues north to Highway 39S, a short spur route to Postelle, before terminating at US 49 west of Hicksville. The AHTD revealed that the northern part of the route averages the highest AADT, registering 420 vehicles per day in 2010.[2]

 
Northern terminus of Highway 39 at US 49

Blackton to Rich

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The route begins at US 49 at Blackton and runs north to a junction with US 79 in Monroe. Highway 39 turns due west after this intersection until meeting Highway 39S, which connects to US 49.[4] The route continues north before terminating at US 49 and Highway 241 west of Rich. A 2010 study of annual average daily traffic (AADT) by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) reveals that no more than 380 vehicles use any portion of the route on a daily basis.[2]

History

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Arkansas Highway 39 was one of the original 1926 state highways. The route ran north from State Road 1/State Road 25 in Paragould north across State Road 90 and State Road 34 to St. Francis.[1]

Major intersections

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CountyLocationmi[2]kmDestinationsNotes
Monroe0.000.00  
 
AR 1 / AR 316 east
Southern terminus; western terminus of AR 316
Phillips1.842.96 
 
AR 146 west
Eastern terminus of AR 146
7.3411.81 
 
AR 39S west – Postelle
Eastern terminus of AR 39S
8.8914.31  US 49Northern terminus
Gap in route
MonroeBlackton0.000.00  US 49 – Marvell, BrinkleySouthern terminus
Monroe5.098.19  US 79
6.7310.83 
 
AR 39S west
Eastern terminus of AR 39S
9.9816.06  
 
US 49 / AR 241 north
Northern terminus; southern terminus of AR 241
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special routes

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Monroe County spur

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Highway 39S
LocationMonroe County
Length0.55 mi[2] (890 m)
 
Highway 39S terminus at US 49

Arkansas Highway 39 Spur is an east–west state highway spur route in Monroe County. The route of 0.55 miles (0.89 km) serves as a short connector between Highway 39 and US 49.[4]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Monroe County.

Locationmi[2]kmDestinationsNotes
0.550.89  US 49Western terminus
0.000.00  AR 39Eastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Postelle spur

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Highway 39S
LocationPhillips County
Length0.38 mi[2] (610 m)

Arkansas Highway 39 Spur is an east–west state highway spur route that runs from Phillips CR 643 at Postelle east to Highway 39. The route of 0.38 miles (0.61 km) serves to connect Postelle to the state highway system via Highway 39.[3]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Phillips County.

Locationmi[2]kmDestinationsNotes
Postelle0.550.89  CR 643Western terminus
0.000.00  AR 39Eastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Map of State of Arkansas showing System of State Highways (Map) (1926 ed.). Little Rock, Arkansas: [Arkansas] State Highway Commission. Archived from the original (TIFF) on July 7, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Planning and Research Division (2010). "Arkansas Road Log Database". Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Archived from the original (ZIP) on 23 June 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  3. ^ a b General Highway Map, Phillips County, Arkansas (PDF) (Map). 1:62500. Cartography by Planning and Research Division. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. August 9, 2007. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c General Highway Map, Monroe County, Arkansas (PDF) (Map). 1:62500. Cartography by Planning and Research Division. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. May 2, 2000. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
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