Arkansas Highway 173
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| Maintained by AHTD | ||||
| Length: | 6.66 mi[2] (10.72 km) | |||
| Existed: | July 18, 1985[1] – present | |||
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| South end: | Overflow National Wildlife Refuge | |||
| North end: |  US 165 in Wilmot |
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| Counties: | Ashley | |||
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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).
A former highway with the Highway 173 designation existed in the Jonesboro area.
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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.[1]
Major intersections
The entire route is in Ashley County.
| Location | mi[2] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| Overflow NWR | 0.00 | 0.00 | Begin state maintenance | Southern terminus | |
| Wilmot | 6.66 | 10.72 | US 165 (Main Street) |
Northern terminus | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
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See also
References
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External links
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