Арканзас штатының 16 тас жолы

American state highway

Highway 16 (AR 16, Ark. 16, and Hwy. 16) is an east–west state highway in Arkansas. The route begins in Siloam Springs at US Highway 412 (US 412) and Highway 59 and runs east through Fayetteville and the Ozark National Forest to US Highway 67 Business (US 67B) in Searcy. Highway 16 was created during the 1926 Arkansas state highway numbering, and today serves as a narrow, winding, 2 lane road except for overlaps of 10 mile (16 km) through Fayetteville. Much of the highway winds through the Ozarks, including the Ozark National Forest, where a portion of the highway is designated as an Arkansas Scenic Byway. The route has two spur routes in Northwest Arkansas; in Fayetteville and Siloam Springs.

Highway 16 begins in Siloam Springs in Benton County, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Oklahoma border. The highway's western terminus is US 412/AR 59 in a commercial area; it runs south to Kenwood Avenue, which is designated as Highway 16 Spur westbound. Highway 16 continues southeast, exiting the city and becoming a steep, winding road through the oak hickory forest. Near the Washington County line, Highway 16 enters a small segment of the Ozark National Forest disconnected from the larger section of the forest north of Russellville. At the county line, Highway 16 serves as the eastern terminus of Highway 244, and briefly runs east along the county line as a section line road. In Washington County, Highway 16 continues east in the National Forest, serving the Lake Wedington Recreation Area, which contains the Lake Wedington Historic District, and crossing the Illinois River, the eastern boundary of the National Forest, near Savoy. It continues to wind through sparsely populated forested land, passing the unincorporated community of Wedington Woods before entering Fayetteville, the third largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. In west Fayetteville, Highway 16 becomes a four lane highway with paved median, used as a two way left turn lane (TWLTL), known as "Wedington Drive". A focal point of growth in the rapidly developing Northwest Arkansas region, the Wedington Corridor has been subject to much planning and discussion in Fayetteville over the years, subject to biannual neighborhood planning charrettes by a broad group of Fayetteville stakeholders. The area was annexed into Fayetteville in pieces beginning in 1967, with the combination of a variety of land uses and zonings resulting in rapid growth, heavy traffic congestion, and limited pedestrian facilities. Highway 16 meets Interstate 49 (I 49) and unsigned US 71/US 62, beginning a southbound concurrency until exit 62. Highway 16 continues along an unsigned concurrency via Highway 180 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) eastbound to Highway 112 (Razorback Road), where it turns southbound near the entrance to the University of Arkansas. Highway 16 and Highway 112 continue south past Baum Stadium to an intersection, where Highway 16 turns east onto Fifteenth Street. The highway has a junction with US 71 Business (US 71B, School Avenue), and shortly thereafter a signalized crossing of the Razorback Greenway near Walker Park before continuing east as a two lane road. Highway 16 gives access to the Fayetteville Industrial Park before becoming Huntsville Road, serving as the southern terminus of Highway 265. In east Fayetteville, Highway 16 crosses Lake Sequoyah, and begins paralleling the lake's source stream, the White River, for approximately 35 mile (56 km) to its headwaters near Pettigrew. Highway 16 passes through the unincorporated community of Durham before entering Madison County. The two highways form a concurrency through St. Paul. Northeast of the town, Highway 16 breaks from Highway 23 to the east. The area is sparsely populated with little development; most structures are historic churches, schools, and community centers like Williams Farmstead the former Pettigrew School, both listed on the NRHP. Highway 16 serves as the northern boundary for the White Rock Wildlife Management Area (WMA) within the Ozark National Forest, with access to hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking from various county roads at Dutton, Pettigrew, Boston, and Red Star. Shortly after entering Newton County, Highway 16 intersects Highway 21 at Fallsville, and the two routes begin a concurrency heading northeast. They pass the Glory Hole Trail, a popular waterfall at the end of a hiking trail along an old logging road, and the southern edge of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness, which contains the famous Hawksbill Crag hiking trail. The overlap is also designated as part of the Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway, a state scenic byway connecting the Ozark National Forest and the Buffalo National River. The concurrency ends at Edwards Junction, and Highway 16 continues east through forested land as the northern boundary of the Piney Creeks Wildlife Management Area (WMA), owned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and passing through Deer before a junction with a third scenic byway. Highway 16 forms an overlap southward with Highway 7 to Lurton, where the routes begin an overlap with Highway 123 and enters Pope County near Sand Gap. The concurrency ends at Sand Gap, with Highway 7 continuing south to Russellville, and Highway 123 running south to Clarksville. Highway 16 winds east, briefly reentering Newton County, returning to Pope County, and reentering Newton County to pass through Ben Hur, before returning to Pope County and running toward Raspberry. It briefly runs north into Searcy County, exiting the Ozark National Forest and serving as the southern terminus of Highway 377. Immediately after reentering Pope County, Highway 16 intersects Highway 27, forming a concurrency south for 4.7 mile (8 km), where Highway 16 turns east to enter Van Buren County. Shortly after entering Cleburne County, the route turns south and crosses the upper section of Greers Ferry Lake. Across the lake, Highway 16 enters the City of Greers Ferry. It forms an overlap with Highway 92 southbound, where the routes intersect Highway 110 and Highway 336, and cross the lake again. Shortly after entering Cleburne County, the route turns south and crosses the upper section of Greers Ferry Lake. Across the lake, Highway 16 enters the City of Greers Ferry. It forms an overlap with Highway 92 southbound, where the routes intersect Highway 110 and Highway 336, and cross the lake again. At Whispering Springs, Highway 92 breaks from the concurrency; Highway 16 runs along the southwestern side of the lake, providing access to several parks and recreation areas. Highway 16 intersects Highway 25, which is concurrent with Highway 107. The three highways run northeast; Highway 107 turns north toward Eden Isle, and the two remaining routes form a concurrency with Highway 5 south of Heber Springs. Highway 5, Highway 16, and Highway 25 run together for 0.8 mile (1 km) before Highway 5/Highway 25 turn north, with Highway 16 continuing eastward to Pangburn. In Pangburn, Highway 16 passes several historic homes, including the Walter Marsh House, John Shutter House, and the Austin Pangburn House before an intersection with Highway 124 (Searcy Street).

Highway 16 Spur (AR 16S, Ark. 16S, and Hwy. 16S) is a 1.46 mile (2 km) highway in Fayetteville. Locally known as Wedington Drive, its western terminus is at Highway 16 at Interstate 49. Its eastern terminus is at Highway 112 (Garland Avenue). The route was designated as a state highway spur route around 1971, known as Highway 112 Spur. It was renumbered to Highway 16S in 2020 as part of a truncation of Highway 112 in Fayetteville.

Highway 16S (AR 16S, Ark. 16S, Hwy. 16S, and Kenwood Road) is an east–west state highway spur route in Siloam Springs. The route of 0.43 mile (1 km) runs from US Route 412/Highway 59 (US 412/AR 59) east to Highway 16. Locally posted as East Kenwood Road, it serves as a short connector route for traffic eastbound on U. S. 412 to access eastbound Highway 16 or for traffic westbound on Highway 16 to access westbound U. S. 412.