Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

INSPECTION (P000)Maintenance Rating Program (P020)FOG-1302FUNCTIONFE01RECOMMENDEDPROCEDURE Sampling unit shall be a 500-foot roadway segment, including alladjacent right of way. If a bridge, large intersection, or construction zone is within thesegment, move forward in the direction the segment runs to thebeginning point of the first clear section. If a construction zone is solong that it reaches another sample segment before becoming clear,note that in the bottom margin of the MRP Inspection Form and skipthe segment. Remain constantly aware of the team’s safety and the safety of thetraveling public. Each team member shall wear a safety vest whenoutside any vehicle at an inspection site. Mark the beginning mile point (the starting point of the segment)with paint on the edge of the pavement. Then, in the specifieddirection, mark every 100 feet. Unless the inspection form indicates a direction, recordmeasurements and observations on both sides of the roadwaysegment. If the form indicates a direction, record measurements andobservations in only that direction (usually interstates and parkways). To avoid recording in the wrong line on the inspection form, do notskip lines or leave them blank. Always write “0” when there is nomeasure to record. Never record “N/A” or a dash on the form. Refer to the MRP Manual for specific guidelines on how to make andrecord observations.10/11 Page 2 of 2