|
|
12-16-2016, 02:54 PM
|
#21
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,327
|
I have often wondered if the people in Birmingham AND Jackson, Mississippi think that their roads are normal and they've never travelled elsewhere or what? Those two cities have had TERRIBLE interstates for many, many years not just recently.
__________________
Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
|
|
|
12-16-2016, 03:53 PM
|
#22
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 2,695
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
After doing our usual late summer/early fall 8000 mile trip, with a great many of those on interstates, can say that the worst we encountered were NY I-88, entire length with only a few good miles. I-81, Binghamton to the I-78 junction was/is atrocious. I-10 across Louisiana made even bumpy I-10 in West Texas look great. AZ 64 from I-40 (Williams, AZ) to Grand Canyon wasn't too great either. Others were as bad in places but not the mile after mile of those mentioned.
Each state is responsible for the condition of whatever interstate passes through not the federal government. All those shovel ready jobs and the billions of dollars committed ..... never did see anything actually done beyond those expensive signs being put up .
|
You're correct. I found this:
"One thing the landmark 1956 Act did not do was provide for maintenance of the Interstate highways. This is not surprising. Since the Federal-aid highway program began in 1916 under President Woodrow Wilson, the States had been responsible for maintenance based on the concept that the States own and operate the roads. Because the Interstate routes were to be owned by the States and built by the State highway agencies (with Federal funding assistance and oversight), the 1956 Act retained the long-standing premise that the States would maintain the new highways."
Any further comment by me would be banned as being political...
__________________
Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
|
|
|
12-19-2016, 06:00 AM
|
#23
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Liberty, Texas
Posts: 5,034
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by notanlines
I have often wondered if the people in Birmingham AND Jackson, Mississippi think that their roads are normal and they've never travelled elsewhere or what? Those two cities have had TERRIBLE interstates for many, many years not just recently.
|
I second that. There is a section in Birmingham that is brutal. Dang if I can ever remember where. I seem to find myself on it every year.
We just went to a family Christmas party in Louisiana. Dang if they didn't re-pave a section of US190 between Kinder and Dequincy. Overloaded log trucks had it rutted as bad as any road I have ever seen.
But those whoop de doos on eastbound I-10 just west of Lake Charles are still there.
__________________
2018 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW LWB 4X4 Cummins Aisin 3.73
Reese Goosebox 20K
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Oshkosh
2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4 LB Cabover
2023 CanAm Defender SXS
|
|
|
12-23-2016, 09:16 PM
|
#24
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Southbend Ar.
Posts: 52
|
I haven't seen 1 comment about I40 thru Arkansas , is it that much better or the others that bad ?
|
|
|
12-23-2016, 11:00 PM
|
#25
|
Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,979
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SUnderwood
I haven't seen 1 comment about I40 thru Arkansas , is it that much better or the others that bad ?
|
The last time we travelled from Little Rock to Memphis, we actually got off I 40 and used the feeder routes/state highway system. That was in 2015, so it may be improved now, but if not, I'd completely avoid it. Almost reminds me of I 10 through the Atchafalaya Swamp, from Lafayette to Baton Rouge. I hear that I 10 west of Sulphur is now a "close second" to that stretch of highway.... We're definitely in need of an infrastructure rebuild, not only the interstate system, but that would be an excellent place to start !!!
__________________
John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 03:56 AM
|
#26
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Near Saratoga Springs,
Posts: 1,131
|
Unfortunately, that crumbling infrastructure rebuild would/will cost giga bucks and we only need to look at that batch of paperwork we send to our respective (not always the best word) state and federal government by April 15th to see how much added pain each of us would incur. Anything else I could say about that would be seen as political and cost me another admonishment
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 09:19 AM
|
#27
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Ocean Isle Beach
Posts: 1,431
|
The interstate highways have been "shovel ready" projects for more than a decade. We notice as we drive over these roads especially on vacation. Now, if we took all our family and friends at no cost by plane on very expensive vacations we would not know that and would not care. FORE!
__________________
2022.Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 DRW
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 11:09 AM
|
#28
|
Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,979
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
The interstate highways have been "shovel ready" projects for more than a decade. We notice as we drive over these roads especially on vacation. Now, if we took all our family and friends at no cost by plane on very expensive vacations we would not know that and would not care. FORE!
|
Well stated observation !!!!! There's a "WHOLE GREAT NATION" between the east and west coasts !!! Taking time to visit (rather than fly over) would serve as a "fact finding trip" for most anyone who doesn't travel the routes by RV !!!!! (mulligan)...
__________________
John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 01:01 PM
|
#29
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Near Saratoga Springs,
Posts: 1,131
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
The interstate highways have been "shovel ready" projects for more than a decade. We notice as we drive over these roads especially on vacation. Now, if we took all our family and friends at no cost by plane on very expensive vacations we would not know that and would not care. FORE!
|
I guess I'm having trouble understanding your logic. We are talking about how crappy the highways have become plus bemoaning the fact that it would cost bundles of bucks to fix, not that they are 'free' to drive on - they aren't.
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 01:25 PM
|
#30
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Husk, NC & Steinhatchee, FL
Posts: 115
|
Does anyone know of a web site that has a map showing the current condition of our Interstates? I found one a few years ago that shown which N.C. roads were under repair but can't locate it.
When we lived aboard our sailboat, there was a very helpful site where others posted areas that were shoaling.
__________________
____________________________________________
2006 Keystone Montana 3400RL, Carlisle Radial Trail HD
2016 GMC 3500HD 4x4 LB CC Duramax/Allison
B&W Turnoverball + B&W Companion Hitch
1998 Key West 1720
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 02:14 PM
|
#31
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Northeast Florida/Southeast Maine
Posts: 784
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
I-10 across Louisiana made even bumpy I-10 in West Texas look great.
|
When I lived in Louisiana I attributed the "great" shape of the roads (seems like all of them, surface as well as interstate) to the extremely harsh winters we had. http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/ima...ies/nonono.gif
All kidding aside, there were some surface roads constructed of concrete (rather than asphalt) that seemed to hold up well, but the interstates must take an awful beating from the heavy traffic - they just didn't seem to last. I'm sure soil composition has a lot to do with it there.
What I really don't understand is the astronomical cost of building a road. A1A was partially destroyed during our last hurricane, and I've read quotes in the multi-millions of dollars per mile to fix it.
__________________
Now: 2019 Winnebago 2500FL w/e2 WDH;Sold: 2015 Bullet Premier 19FBPR (shown)
2012 Ford F-250 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab (gas 6.2 L, 3.73 gear ratio 2WD, 172" WB)
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 02:27 PM
|
#32
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Ocean Isle Beach
Posts: 1,431
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
I guess I'm having trouble understanding your logic. We are talking about how crappy the highways have become plus bemoaning the fact that it would cost bundles of bucks to fix, not that they are 'free' to drive on - they aren't.
|
My point is ~~ we drive over these and notice the terrible condition more so when towing on vacation. They have had 'shovel ready' repairs needed for well over a decade. The powers that look for 'shovel ready' projects to spend tax dollars on will never see their condition while flying over them on paid million dollar golf vacations a few times every year.
__________________
2022.Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 DRW
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 03:41 PM
|
#33
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: radium hot springs bc
Posts: 2,007
|
Here in Canada a lot of these "shovel ready" projects never get off the ground because the work takes so long to complete the next party in power will get the credit for doing the job. Politics plays a big part of life. Witness the Keystone pipeline in the US.
|
|
|
12-24-2016, 03:57 PM
|
#34
|
Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,878
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
My point is ~~ we drive over these and notice the terrible condition more so when towing on vacation. They have had 'shovel ready' repairs needed for well over a decade. The powers that look for 'shovel ready' projects to spend tax dollars on will never see their condition while flying over them on paid million dollar golf vacations a few times every year.
|
(Eagle) X2
Boots on the ground makes a huge difference!
Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Fuzion Impact 312
2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ
WELL....THAT WAS FUN!
__________________
Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Impact 312
2017 Silverado 3500HD SRW
|
|
|
02-16-2017, 04:42 PM
|
#35
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 375
|
We just traveled from Charleston to Columbia, SC (I-26); Cloumbia to Dallas/Ft Worth (I-20); US 287 to Amarillo; I-40 to Flagstaff. The first 20 or so miles west of Columbia was the worst. Atlanta, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Vicksburg, Monroe, Shreveport, DFW, Amarillo, Albuquerque are all pretty bad but the asphalt surfaces in between are pretty good. This is the third trip over most of this route we have made in the last four years and it's much better now than four years ago. The worst parts are the concrete sections and the bridges.
|
|
|
02-17-2017, 05:59 AM
|
#36
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 422
|
I-80 across Nebraska is now good. The road has been worked on for the last 2-3 years and is in nice shape. We travel I-80 several times each year.
|
|
|
02-18-2017, 10:48 AM
|
#37
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Cedaredge, Colorado
Posts: 108
|
We should all visit our State's Department of Transportation website and voice our concern with the condition of the roads that we are paying for. Often, the Highway Users Tax Fund (funded by tax on fuel) is used for other items not really related to highway use. Use the power of the pen - call, write, email. Can't hurt!
|
|
|
02-18-2017, 10:51 AM
|
#38
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Cedaredge, Colorado
Posts: 108
|
Also, it is politics. Still, we do not need to throw rocks at any group or each other. We are the people that can get this changed. Bitchin' is not Fixin'.
|
|
|
02-23-2017, 04:53 PM
|
#39
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Post Falls
Posts: 424
|
And with this winter we have had the roads are really deterioratin fast..
I know that all the roads we have seen in NoCal this year are a disaster...
|
|
|
03-30-2017, 03:31 PM
|
#40
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 778
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cardinal96ss
I-80 across Nebraska is now good. The road has been worked on for the last 2-3 years and is in nice shape. We travel I-80 several times each year.
|
Thank you for this! We may be traveling that way this summer. DD has expressed an interest in Wyo for college in a few years and I'm thinking we need to head to Laramie again to show her the old alma mater.
__________________
--Lynette
2019 F-350 diesel 4x4 CC LB DRW, not the mom taxi anymore...
2021 Alliance Paradigm 340RL
2016 F-350 diesel 4x4 CC LB SRW, mom taxi - sold
2014 Cougar XLite 28RDB - sold
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|