These documents comprise the Standard Plans for construction in the state of Louisiana. It includes drawings for box culverts, catch basins and manholes, cattle guard, concrete retaining wall, … [Read more...] about Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Plans
Guardrails
Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations
Iowa DOT protects the off-end of bridges in its two-lane two-way operations work zones by temporarily placing the appropriate metal beam guardrail treatments. If a metal beam rail does not work, crews … [Read more...] about Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations
Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations
Alabama DOT uses guardrails at bridge ends for protection. Judgments are made in the field about the need to remove fixed objects or provide barrier protection. Usually guardrail protection is used. … [Read more...] about Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Alabama allows the use of salvaged guardrail as indicated on plans for guardrail reset. -Under what circumstances will the state agency authorize its use? Guardrail to be salvaged will be indicated … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Florida allows the use of salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail in lieu of new guardrail. Under what circumstances will the state agency authorize its use? - FDOT Design Standards allow the use of … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
The Kentucky Department of Highways has an in-house recycling operation for used guardrail and guardrail posts. The used materials are obtained from removal of existing guardrail included in normal … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects