Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

ROADWAY DRAINAGE (J000)Hand-Clearing Culverts & Pipes (J010)FOG-901RECOMMENDEDPROCEDURE1. Place traffic-control devices as necessary.2. Clean culvert or pipe openings with hand tools.3. Remove debris, unwanted vegetation, or other obstructions frominlet and outlet channels, and restore original grade on inlet andoutlet ditches.4. Check for damage to structure and scouring around ends of culvert orpipe. Schedule further maintenance if necessary.5. Remove traffic-control devices.6. Report to the foreman any structures requiring repair or cleaning asdescribed in Activity J020 or J030.Note: When silt and debris block channels beyond the economic use ofhand tools, use backhoes or other ditching equipment, and charge toActivity J020.Use a rotor rooter (Go Devil), when available, for cleaning pipe whensituations require the rotor rooter. Report the need to the districtmaintenance engineer.Special Note: Determine accomplishment before leaving job site.10/11 Page 2 of 2