Arkansas Highway 108
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Arkansas Highway 108 is a state highway composed of two segments in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state
of Arkansas
. The northern segment begins as a continuation of State Highway 87 near the extreme southeastern corner of Oklahoma
. The northern segment ends at U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 71 at Ashdown
. The southern segment begins 13 miles (20.9 km) to the south along US 59 / US 71, at the Texas
state line. The route ends at U.S. Highway 67 northeast of Texarkana
.
state line as a continuation of State Highway 87. It heads to the northeast through Little River County
towards Foreman
. On the southern edge of Foreman, a spur route, Highway 108S, splits off to the south to intersect Highway 32 / Highway 41 and Highway 108 turns to the north. At Highway 32, which is Tracy Lawrence Avenue
at this location, Highway 108 turns to the east and follows Highway 32. At Highway 41, known as Madden Street in Foreman, Highway 32 turns to the south and Highway 108 continues east.
East of Foreman, Highway 108 continues to the northeast towards Alleene
. South of Alleene, the route intersects Highway 234 at a four-way stop. All traffic at this intersection must turn to stay on the same numbered route; Highway 108 represents the western and southern branches and Highway 234 represents the northern and eastern branches. Now heading south and east, Highway 108 travels 10 miles (16.1 km) to U.S. Highway 59 / U.S. Highway 71 north of Ashdown
.
The southern segment of Highway 108, in Miller County, serves as a northern bypass of Texarkana. It intersects Interstate 30 at its exit 7. One half-mile (0.8 km) later, Highway 108 ends at U.S. Highway 67.
in southwest Arkansas. Running only 0.77 miles (1.2 km) in length, its western terminus is at an intersection with Highway 108 6 miles (9.7 km) west of the Oklahoma
state line. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with Highway 41 1 miles (1.6 km) south of Foreman
.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. The northern segment begins as a continuation of State Highway 87 near the extreme southeastern corner of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. The northern segment ends at U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 71 at Ashdown
Ashdown, Arkansas
Ashdown is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,781 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Little River County.-Geography:Ashdown is located at ....
. The southern segment begins 13 miles (20.9 km) to the south along US 59 / US 71, at the Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
state line. The route ends at U.S. Highway 67 northeast of Texarkana
Texarkana, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,448 people, 10,384 households, and 7,040 families residing in the city. The population density was 830.5 people per square mile . There were 11,721 housing units at an average density of 368.1 per square mile...
.
Route description
The northern segment of Highway 108 begins at the OklahomaOklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
state line as a continuation of State Highway 87. It heads to the northeast through Little River County
Little River County, Arkansas
Little River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 13,171. The county seat is Ashdown. Little River County is Arkansas's 59th county, formed from Sevier County on March 5, 1867, and named for the Little River...
towards Foreman
Foreman, Arkansas
Foreman is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,011 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Foreman is located at ....
. On the southern edge of Foreman, a spur route, Highway 108S, splits off to the south to intersect Highway 32 / Highway 41 and Highway 108 turns to the north. At Highway 32, which is Tracy Lawrence Avenue
Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence is an American country music artist. He started at a country music restaurant called "Live At Libby's" where owner Libby Knight would help local talent find their way into country music...
at this location, Highway 108 turns to the east and follows Highway 32. At Highway 41, known as Madden Street in Foreman, Highway 32 turns to the south and Highway 108 continues east.
East of Foreman, Highway 108 continues to the northeast towards Alleene
Alleene, Arkansas
Alleene is an unincorporated community in Little River County, Arkansas, United States....
. South of Alleene, the route intersects Highway 234 at a four-way stop. All traffic at this intersection must turn to stay on the same numbered route; Highway 108 represents the western and southern branches and Highway 234 represents the northern and eastern branches. Now heading south and east, Highway 108 travels 10 miles (16.1 km) to U.S. Highway 59 / U.S. Highway 71 north of Ashdown
Ashdown, Arkansas
Ashdown is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,781 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Little River County.-Geography:Ashdown is located at ....
.
The southern segment of Highway 108, in Miller County, serves as a northern bypass of Texarkana. It intersects Interstate 30 at its exit 7. One half-mile (0.8 km) later, Highway 108 ends at U.S. Highway 67.
Northern segment
Southern segment
Related route
Arkansas Highway 108 Spur (AR 108S and Hwy. 108S) is a short, east–west highway in Little River CountyLittle River County, Arkansas
Little River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 13,171. The county seat is Ashdown. Little River County is Arkansas's 59th county, formed from Sevier County on March 5, 1867, and named for the Little River...
in southwest Arkansas. Running only 0.77 miles (1.2 km) in length, its western terminus is at an intersection with Highway 108 6 miles (9.7 km) west of the Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
state line. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with Highway 41 1 miles (1.6 km) south of Foreman
Foreman, Arkansas
Foreman is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,011 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Foreman is located at ....
.