Local Roads Maintenance Workers' Manual

Published in June 2006

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This project was sponsored by the Iowa Highway Research Board (TR-514).

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Full manual (18.4 mb pdf)

Cover, front matter, table of contents (3.7 mb pdf)
Chapter 1: Introduction (1.1 mb pdf)
Chapter 2: Interaction with the Public (1 mb pdf)
Chapter 3: The Roadway (6.3 mb pdf)
- Level B and C/Dirt Roads (Minimum Maintenance)
- Granular Surfaced Roads
- Asphalt Pavements
- Concrete Pavements
Chapter 4: Shoulders (1.2 mb pdf)
Chapter 5: Drainage, Ditches, and Culverts (2.9 mb pdf)
Chapter 6: Bridges (1.8 mb pdf)
Chapter 7: Snow and Ice Control (409 kb pdf)
Bibliography (45 kb pdf)
Appendices (902 kb pdf)
- Appendix A: Sample Door Knocker
- Appendix B: Snow Fence Installations
- Appendix C: Snow and Ice Control Equipment Checklist
- Appendix D: Snow Plow Checklist
- Appendix E: Snow and Ice Removal Pre-Trip Checklist