[lettergram]

Most of what you’re driving on could be federal highways.

I’m in the same boat, have driven just about everywhere and I haven’t seen any major correlation.

[alienthrowaway]

I noticed an immediate degradation in surface quality on the interstate when I crossed into Alabama. Aren't the states responsible for upkeep using federal dollars? Some states are better than others at this.

[simfree]

Initial roadway construction is using primarily federal dollars, but long-term maintenance is usually primarily funded by the state or local municipality.