I think there are still some farm to market road constructed of concrete in the 30’s that are in acceptable condition. Perhaps some real gov’t investment in “over engineered” pavement that will last >50 yr. is a good idea?
Sounds like the kind of road we had a few miles from where I grew up. There was a stretch going into the county seat that consisted of sections of concrete with some kind of gap seal between asphalt sections to allow for expansion. Driving over it was an awful experience, you had a nice smooth span and then a CLUNKCLUNK as the tires hit the joint. It was CLUNKCLUNKzzzzzzzzzzzzzzClunkCLUNKzzzzzzzzzzzzClunkCLUNKzzzzzzzzzzzzzClunkCLUNK. There was some of that on the early interstates too until they finally covered it all with asphalt. I would much rather drive on a well maintained dirt road than go back to that.