Cost by state
Construction unit costs in Arkansas
Median awarded unit prices for the 42 most-bid items on Arkansas public projects, from winning bids in agency bid tabulations.
| Item | Per | Median | Middle half | Winning bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signs | square foot | $8.00 | $6.00 – $12.86 | 579 |
| Achm Patching of Existing Roadway | ton | $233.20 | $175.00 – $300.00 | 465 |
| Aggregate Base Course (Class 7) | ton | $50.00 | $37.62 – $65.00 | 389 |
| Cold Milling Asphalt Pavement | square yard | $6.00 | $3.12 – $14.05 | 360 |
| Mineral Aggregate in Achm Surface Course (1/2") | ton | $117.22 | $92.00 – $143.94 | 330 |
| Raised Pavement Markers (Type II) | each | $5.15 | $4.00 – $8.00 | 288 |
| Construction Pavement Markings | linear foot | $0.23 | $0.16 – $0.42 | 265 |
| Asphalt Binder (PG 64-22) in Achm Surface Course (1/2") (Minimum Bid $120. 00) | ton | $120.00 | $120.00 – $183.00 | 257 |
| Mineral Aggregate in Achm Surface Course (3/8") | ton | $122.55 | $100.50 – $160.50 | 213 |
| Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Yellow (6") | linear foot | $0.73 | $0.63 – $1.07 | 210 |
| Thermoplastic Pavement Marking White (6") | linear foot | $0.76 | $0.65 – $1.07 | 209 |
| Asphalt Binder (PG 64-22) in Achm Surface Course (3/8") (Minimum Bid $120. 00) | ton | $120.00 | $120.00 – $197.24 | 196 |
| Reflectorized Paint Pavement Marking Yellow (4") | linear foot | $0.19 | $0.14 – $0.37 | 180 |
| Traffic Drums | each | $30.00 | $25.00 – $45.00 | 161 |
| Water | thousand gallons | $10.00 | $5.38 – $10.00 | 154 |
| Silt Fence | linear foot | $3.62 | $3.25 – $4.27 | 150 |
| Mineral Aggregate in Achm Binder Course (1") | ton | $122.92 | $93.38 – $153.30 | 141 |
| Lime | ton | $107.00 | $83.75 – $150.00 | 139 |
| Mulch Cover | acre | $1,124 | $975.00 – $1,646 | 139 |
| Seeding | acre | $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,444 | 138 |
| Reinforcing Steel-roadway (Grade 60) | pound | $2.50 | $2.06 – $3.00 | 137 |
| Guardrail Type A | linear foot | $32.00 | $30.00 – $35.98 | 135 |
| Removal and Disposal of Guardrail | linear foot | $9.31 | $7.00 – $12.42 | 134 |
| Guardrail Terminal (Type 2) | each | $3,102 | $2,900 – $3,500 | 132 |
| Asphalt Concrete Patching for Maintenance of Traffic | ton | $247.63 | $150.00 – $356.55 | 130 |
| Thermoplastic Pavement Marking White (12") | linear foot | $7.49 | $6.00 – $10.70 | 129 |
| Unclassified Excavation | cubic yard | $23.73 | $16.89 – $51.89 | 128 |
| Thermoplastic Pavement Marking (Arrows) | each | $290.00 | $250.00 – $324.12 | 124 |
| Thermoplastic Pavement Marking (Words) | each | $314.25 | $285.00 – $385.89 | 124 |
| Compacted Embankment | cubic yard | $29.87 | $21.05 – $54.35 | 123 |
| Temporary Seeding | acre | $786.97 | $700.00 – $1,000 | 118 |
| Thrie Beam Guardrail Terminal | each | $2,100 | $2,000 – $2,525 | 112 |
| Rumble Strips in Asphalt Shoulders | linear foot | $0.2 | $0.14 – $0.33 | 106 |
| Asphalt Binder (PG 64-22) in Achm Binder Course (1") (Minimum Bid $120.00) | ton | $120.00 | $120.00 – $304.99 | 105 |
| Solid Sodding | square yard | $8.00 | $5.51 – $14.18 | 100 |
| Second Seeding Application | acre | $375.00 | $300.00 – $553.95 | 98 |
| Approach Gutters | cubic yard | $1,872 | $1,448 – $2,285 | 98 |
| Standard Sign | square foot | $25.00 | $22.00 – $30.67 | 93 |
| Grubbing | station | $1,502 | $965.78 – $2,210 | 86 |
| Clearing | station | $1,881 | $1,100 – $3,076 | 86 |
| Mailboxes | each | $56.00 | $42.15 – $86.16 | 62 |
| Mailbox Supports (Single) | each | $159.75 | $108.00 – $200.00 | 61 |
Prices by county in Arkansas
- Benton County: 5 items
- Craighead County: 6 items
- Lonoke County: 2 items
- Mississippi County: 5 items
- Pulaski County: 4 items
- Sebastian County: 4 items
- Various County: 2 items
- Washington County: 4 items
Agencies in Arkansas
- ARDOT: 120,909 winning prices