Recommended Citation
Grier, S. M., & Williams, C. S. (2022). Large culvert inspection procedures: Guidelines for INDOT (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2022/27). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317578
DOI
10.5703/1288284317578
Abstract
Within the state of Indiana, there are approximately 9,000 structures with unsupported span lengths that range from 4 ft to 20 ft that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is responsible for maintaining. These structures are referred to as large culverts by INDOT. The agency recognized the need to improve culvert inspection procedures so that inspection data that is collected can provide essential information to asset engineers who make decisions regarding culvert management. The purpose of the project described in this report was to identify best practices for the inspection and management of these structures to develop guidelines that optimize the resources allocated for the maintenance and inspection of large culvert structures. This study found that standardizing the inspection process and evaluation criteria for inspection will positively impact the overall performance of the inventory of these structures. A proposed large culvert inspection manual accompanies this report and provides a detailed guide for large culvert inspection.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2022/27
Keywords
large culvert, culvert, inspection, asset management, recommendations, inspection manual
SPR Number
4432
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Department of Transportation
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, IN
Date of this Version
2022