 the following is a list of state highways in arkansas. the state does not use a numbering convention. generally the two-digit odd numbered highways run north-south with a few exceptions; and even-numbered two-digit state highways run east-west with a few exceptions. arkansas has long had a stigma of poor roads. the state has received the designation of "worst roads in america" from several publications."the best, worst, and deadliest roads in america: the rankings." reader's digest. article.. retrieved october 4, 2010. interstate 30 and interstate 40 had historically drawn the most ire from truckers nationwide until a large construction plan was completed on i-40.lewis, edward. "roads in america - the worst and the best." american chronicle. article.. retrieved october 4, 2010. the rationale for this is rooted deep in arkansas history, primarily sprouting from the state's insistence on using "road districts" rather than a state highway commission, and a lack of comprehensive state highway plan until the formation of the state highway commission in 1923.mclaren, christie. "arkansas highway history and architecture, 1910-1965." article. page 13. retrieved october 4, 2010.  ==state highways==    {{routelist row |state=ar |type=ar |route=4 |terminus_a=sh-4 at the oklahoma state line |terminus_b=us 59/us 71 in cove |length_mi=2.99 |establish
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