The overall asphalt condition of the pavement within the project limits is fair, with light to moderate cracking extending through the full pavement depth and minimal rutting. The 2022 pavement condition survey was performed by the State Materials Office, and the results are included in Table 2-3 below. For the purposes of this study, Mile Post 2.255 to Mile Post 3.552 includes the section of the DeSoto Bridge Replacement.
Table 2-3 – Existing Pavement Conditions
| Existing Pavement Conditions | ||||||
| Roadway Section | Mile Post | Age | Lt Roadway Crack | Lt Roadway Ride | Rt Roadway Crack | Rt Roadway Ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13130000 | 1.661-2.617 | 16 | 6.0 | 6.3 | - | - |
| 13130000 | 2.208-2.617 | 16 | - | - | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| 13130000 | 3.038-5.819 | 22 | 6.0 | 7.8 | - | - |
| 13130000 | 3.038-5.819 | 22 | - | - | 6.5 | 7.8 |
A planned resurfacing project (FPID 447379-1-52-01; SR 55 (US 301/US 41/SR 45/US 19) from 23rd Ave West to 39th St East) will improve pavement conditions within the project limits. Construction is scheduled for FY 2025 at a construction cost of 15,840,888.
Along US 301, from 9th St East to 1st St, where US 301 follows a sweeping curve to merge with US 41, the posted speed is 45 mph. However, along the sweeping curve, a posted speed advisory of 40 mph is in effect on US 301. Along US 41, north of the US 301 junction, the design and posted speed from 13th Ave to westbound SR 64 is 40 mph. North of westbound SR 64, the design and posted speed along US 41 changes from 40 mph to 50 mph and remains 50 mph through the northern project limits.
The horizontal alignment of US 41 generally follows a north-south direction, with curves in two segments of the highway, occurring at both the south and north project limits. At the southern end of the project, where US 301 joins US 41, there is a sharp degree of curvature. At the northern end of the project, from approximately 8th St East to the northern project limit, there is a more moderate curve. A summary of the existing horizontal alignment data is provided in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4 – Existing Horizontal Alignment
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