Arkansas Oversize / Overweight Regulations

Overview

Arkansas Oversize Permit & Regulations

Office	Arkansas Department of Highways
Address	10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Contact	(501) 569-2381
Hours	Monday – Friday 6:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (CT)

Permit validity	Permits are valid for three days.
Operating time	Monday – Friday 6:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (CT)

Length	No set maximums.
Width	20′ (16′ on Interstate System). The maximum overall width may be exceeded up to 24′ by permit only when an emergency exists and then only for short moves based on the degree of such emergency.
Height	17′. If overall height exceeds 17′, the move must be accompanied by public utilities personnel.
Weight	Gross weight 80,000

On 2-Lane Highways — Width over 12′ to 14′: 1 Front
On 2-Lane Highways — Width over 14′: 2 (Front & Rear)
On 2-Lane Highways — Height over 15′: 1 Front w/High Pole
On 2-Lane Highways — Height over 16′ must obtain special approval: 1 w/High Pole (as permit states)
On 2-Lane Highways — Height over 17′: Public Utility Escort
On 2-Lane Highways — Combination: over 12′ wide & 13′6″ high: 2 (Front w/High Pole & Rear)
On 2-Lane Highways — Length over 100′: 1 Front
On 2-Lane Highways — Length over 130′: 2 Front & Rear
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Width over 14′: 1 Rear
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Height over 15′: 1 Front w/High Pole
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Height over 16′ must obtain special permit: 1 w/High Pole (as permit states)
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Height over 17′: Public Utility Escort
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Combination: more than 12′ wide AND 15′ high: 2 (Front w/High Pole & Rear)
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Length over 100′: 1 Rear
On 4-Lane Highways or Interstate Highways — Length over 130′: 2 Front & Rear