Technical Memos

Technical Memos

FromDateSubjectImage
PLM09-28-07Adhesive Anchors 
CPB08-07-06Sidewalks on Bridges 
CPB12-01-05Elastomeric Bearing Design Guidelines & Analysis Program 
PLM11-29-05State of Arkansas Insert on Bridges 
CPB11-16-05Clip Detail to Accommodate Deck Form Support 
RLW08-23-05Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Accommodation Policy 
PLM03-23-05Median Rail at Overhead Sign Support 
PLM03-21-05Geometric Design Criteria 
PLM10-28-04Design Exception Policy 
CPB07-23-04Naming of Design Files 
JGT10-09-03Revising Contract Drawings 
CPB09-05-03Slab Joint Detail 
CPB07-22-03Bridge End Terminals 
CPB05-22-03Bridge Closure Procedure 
CPB04-02-03Base Plates for Safety Cable System – Steel and Prestressed Precast Beams 
ETF04-18-02Detail Z – Hand Packing of Concrete Under Joint Armor 
ETF04-18-02Detail B – Hand Packing of Concrete Under Joint Armor 
ETF02-15-02Type “D” Bridge Name Plate On Bridge Parapet 
ETF12-17-01Bolted Field Splice Note 
ETF09-19-01Charpy V-Notch Test of Curved Girder Diaphragms/Crossframes 
ETF09-17-01Use of Type D Bridge Name Plate 
FHWA06-28-01A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book), 2001 Edition 
MEC06-21-011-1/4″ Diameter A307 Bolts for Precast Units 
MEC05-21-01Revised Sliding Plate Adjusting Bolts NoteImage 1
ETF04-27-01Minimum Cap Width for Trestle Pile Bents 
ETF02-28-01Joint Armor Venting and InstallationImage, Image 2
ETF02-14-01Furnishing Bridge Information to Environmental Division 
JGT02-13-01Bearing Stiffener Weld Designation 
ETF02-13-01Information about Pipe Piles 
ETF06-26-00Cracked Pile Repair – Example 
ETF06-13-00Creating and Revising Standard Drawings 
ETF06-13-00Skewed End Bents with Parapet Rail Transitions on Bridge 
ETF02-04-00Diaphragm and Cross-Frame Connection Plates for Steel Beams and Girders 
ETF11-01-99Deck Pouring Sequence; 3 or More Spans – Example 
RLW11-01-99Reports Containing Geologic Interpretation and Analysis 
RLW02-12-99Ice/Snow/Sleet Removal; Railroad Overpass Structures 
ETF01-19-99Stopping Sight DistanceImage 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
ETF12-03-98Elastomeric Shop Drawing ReviewImage 1
DFL06-26-98Painted Median Width; 11-Foot Turn Lane 
ETF04-13-98Deck Pouring Sequence; 2 Spans – Example 
RLW10-30-97Vertical Clearance on Interstate RoutesImage 12; 3; 4; 5
ETF10-31-97Concrete Deck Longitudinal Rebar Requirements by LRFD 
BB10-15-97SP for Construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) 
DFL08-06-97Request for Bridge Drawings – Revised 
RLW07-31-97Geometric Design Criteria (AASHTO Specs) 
PLM06-27-97Note for Stream Classif & Bank Elevs; Tempo Work Ramps or Haul Roads 
DFL10-17-96Detailing & Designing for Permanent Steel Deck FormsImage 12; 3; 4
ETF09-27-96Dead Load Deflections; Beams at Variable Dist from Profile Grade Line 
ETF08-23-96Curved Beam; Dead Load Deflection Spot Note 
MEC08-20-96Sliding Plate Joint DetailingImage 1
DFL08-09-96AHTD 1996 STD Specs; Sect 800 
DFL07-22-96Width of Slab Joint and Construction Joint
RLW04-26-96Construction Problem Resolution Process for Consultant Designed Jobs 
ALH04-08-96Bridge Deck Pouring Sequences 
DKC04-05-96Control Detail Sheets; Baselines &Survey Control Points 
RLW04-04-96Criteria for Metric/English Unit Jobs 
DFL03-22-96Design of Elastomeric Expansion Bearings 
MES03-04-96Plate Girder Splice Elimination by Fabricators 
DFL02-21-96Design Drawings and General Notes 
DFL02-12-96Standard Drawings on CADD/OPT 
DFL02-09-96Concrete Pours for Continuous Superstructure Units 
DFL02-09-96Requests for Bridge Drawings 
JAS02-08-96Drawing Changes Due To Value Engineering 
DFL12-20-95Construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA)Image 12; 3; 4
JB11-17-95Rapid Set CementImage 12
JG09-06-95Safety Handrail – A513 Splice CouplerImage 1
GVL07-26-95Sealing Concrete Deck Cracks 
DFL05-02-95Vertical Clearance for Bridges Over Highways 
RLW05-01-95Designation of Metric PlansImage 1
PCA04-17-95Review of Prestressed Bridges DetailsImage 12; 3
DFL04-05-95Metric Process Update 
DFL04-04-95Bridge Numbers 
ETF02-16-95Shop Drawings For Elastomeric Bearings (Method B) 
DFL012-09-94Horizontal Clearance For Underpasses Without Pier Protection Devices 
DFL011-23-94Design of Elastomeric Bearings 
CPB08-25-94Type H Railing Splice TubeImage 12
DFL06-13-94Guidelines for Founding Footings In RockImage 12
RLW06-08-94Bridge Railing; Plate Guard Rail on Existing Bridges 
ALH05-10-94Elastomeric Bridge Bearings 
DFL04-13-94Bridge Deck Pouring Sequences for Continuous UnitsImage 1
DFL04-12-94Piling for Temporary Bridge Structures 
DFL03-04-94Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – Division InvolvementImage 1
CPB01-18-94Preliminary Seal on Bridge DrawingsImage 1
ETF10-20-93Dead Load Deflection Note on PlansImage 1
ALH09-24-93Fast Setting Cement 
DFL07-16-93Anchor System for U2 Joint Armor in BackwallsImage 1
XXX07-08-93Strutting System for Transverse Finishing MachineImage 1
RLW05-03-93Pavement Markings; High/Low Volume Road 
VP04-28-93Transitional Approach Railing; Sidewalks in Urban AreasImage 1
VP03-16-93Detour Bridges; Timber Decks 
DFL01-05-93Pile Design Capacity; ENR/WEAP/Dynamic MethodImage 1
VP12-23-92Concrete Parapet Bridge Rail; Post/Slot Width 
WET11-25-92Bridge Cap Construction; Drip GrooveImage 1
ALH10-22-92Bridge Deck Pouring Sequences 
VP09-30-92Policy on Pouring Continuous Units 
VP09-02-92Backfill on Piers in Stream Bed 
FMH08-27-92Vent Holes in Roadway ChannelsImage 12
FMH08-26-92Use of Precast Concrete Spans in Seismic Zones 
MEC06-10-92Preformed Joint Seals; Bumper BlocksImage 12
ALH05-28-92Closed Cell Joint Filler 
VP04-27-92Dead Load Deflections for Reinforced Slab Concrete Spans 
XXX04-13-92Closed Cell Joints; Epoxy Adhesive 
MEC04-07-92Structure Inventory and Appraisal Item 113: Scour CriticalImage 1
FMH03-25-92RCDG Spans – Forming StandardizationImage 12; 3
XXX03-23-92Painting Plates Above Drainage SlotsImage 1
VP03-20-92Design of Bolted Splices on Continuous Steel Girders 
VP03-04-92RCD Girders Versus Slabs 
VP01-30-92Steel H-Pile Driving Points:QPLImage 1
RR11-18-91Union Pacific Railroad Clearance CriteriaImage 12; 3; 4; 5
CPB09-05-91Exterior Diaphragm Connections for Continuous W-BeamsImage 12; 3; 4
JAS08-23-91Crack Control Joints; Tension Rebar Over SupportsImage 1
ALH08-12-91Concrete Pile Splice 
VP07-30-91Slab Reinforcing SteelImage 1
VP07-24-91Approach Slab and Gutter Standards 
RLW06-20-91Use of Approach Slabs In Seismic Design 
VP06-03-91Painting Structural Steel; Paint System Type 
VP05-02-91Major Overloads on Continuous Spans 
VP05-01-91Lateral Bracing For Plate Girders 
VP04-16-91Design Specification Changes; Comparative Design 
VP02-13-91Seismic Performance Category 
MEC02-07-91Prestressing Strand SupportsImage 12; 3
VP01-29-91Concrete Parapet Rail; Slip Forming Details 
VP01-17-91Seismic Design Implementation; Deactivate Task Force 
JGT11-13-90Field Trip to F-S Prestress Plant; Hampton, Ark. 
FHA10-16-90AASHTO Roadside Design Guide/W-Beam Guardrail End Terminals 
MEC09-28-90Remodeling Bridge: Epoxy Rebar; Expansion DeviceImage 12; 3
MS09-11-90Public Access Provisions at Bridge Projects; Game & Fish Commission 
CEV07-16-90Verification of Survey/Plan Data 
VP07-11-90Epoxy Coated Reinforcing SteelImage 1
ALH06-14-90Safety Platform Special Provision 
RLW05-01-90Detour Bridge Widths 
VP04-04-90Bridge Layout for FHWA Submittal 
VP02-14-90Intermediate Stiffeners 
VP01-03-90Updating Sets of Bridge Layout Drawings 
XXX12-22-89Anchor Bolt/Diaphragm Connection Plate Interference 
VP10-05-89Bridge Replacement Funded Projects; Change in Eligibility 
VP06-14-89Environmental “Project Design Request”; Form Submittal 
VP04-27-89AWS Structural Welding Code; Acceptable WeldsImage 1
VP04-10-89Reinforcing Steel; Trussed Rebars;Epoxy Coated BarsImage 12
DAL04-04-89Rehabilitation of Bridges with Pin and Hangar Assemblies 
VP01-26-89Sidewalk Curb; Type C CurbImage 1
CEV01-10-89Bridge Painting – Protection of the Environment; Notification for Cleaning/Repainting or Field Painting 
FHA12-07-88Railroad Clearances; FHPM 6.6.2.1Image 12; 3
FHA12-07-88Prestressing Strands – Development Length Revisited 
VP11-08-88Steel Changes; Notification of Changes in Plan Quantities 
VP09-26-88Concrete Quantity Calculations; Embedded Structural SteelImage 12; 3
VP07-26-88Cleaning and Painting Existing Structural Steel; Notification to Environmental Division 
VP07-14-88Prestressed Concrete Girders; Alternate Design 
FHA07-08-88Prestressing Strand – Development LengthImage 1
FMH05-05-88Shop Prints for Compression Seal Expansion Joints; Bumper Plate/Seal Stop 
VP03-17-88Seals for Construction and Crack Control JointsImage 1
JAS03-04-88Hydraulic Criteria; Bridge Deck Elevation; Roadway ElevationImage 1
VP12-01-87Removal of Existing Bridges; Quantity SheetImage 1
MCP10-23-87Overhang Forming; Resident Engineer Review 
XX10-05-87Rolled Beams and Plate Girders; Charpy V-Notch;QC 
VP09-25-87Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel; Bridge Decks 
VP09-14-87Approval of Structural Steel Shop Drawings; Transmittal Form 
MEC09-04-87Minimum Angle for Preformed Joint SealImage 12; 3
VP09-02-87Temporary Bridge Structure; Required Length 
VP09-02-87Remodeling Existing Bridge Structures; Sawed Cut Lines 
JAS08-24-87Slab Joints; Poured Synthetic Polymer Joint WidthImage 1
VP008-20-87Concrete PourImage 1
BKC08-10-87AHTD Detour Design Criteria 
VP06-26-87Spray Painting of Concrete Surfaces 
FHA06-04-87Contracting for Engineering and Design Services; Brooks ActImage 12
VP04-30-87Removal of Existing Bridge and Remodeling of Existing BridgeImage 1
BN04-29-87Design of Urban Roadway and Bridge Sections; Curbs, Sidewalks, Gutters Width 
VP04-13-87Precast Concrete Bridges; Nomenclature 
FHA03-02-87Bridge Width in Urban Areas; Curbed Sections; Sidewalks 
FMH02-05-87Preliminary and Construction Engineering; 15% Rate 
VP02-02-87Stiffeners at Cross Frame LocationsImage 1
RH01-14-87Structural Steel Shop Drawings; Half-Size Prints 
VP09-24-86Cracked Concrete; Pressure Grouting 
VP09-10-86Paint Colors; Aluminum Color 
CV09-09-86Bridge Replacement Preliminary Engineering 
VP08-26-86U2 Joints; Slots for Joints 
VP08-26-86Easements for Channel Work and Detour Bridges 
BN03-31-86Sidewalks; Appropriate Use 
BN03-27-86Design Speed on Federal Aid Projects; Design Data Form 
BN02-05-86Temporary Construction Easements 
VP01-13-86Anchor Bolt and Bearing Pad Remodeling Policy 
VP12-31-85Remodeling of Anchor Bolts and Bearings 
XXX12-20-85Steel Beam Haunch DetailImage 1
VP12-13-85Slab Camber; RC Slabs 
DF12-09-85Salvage Credit for Materials Obtained on Federal-aid Projects 
VP12-02-85Railroad AgreementsImage 1
VP11-08-85Slab Span Bridge; Corner Rounding; CreepImage 1
RW10-18-85Design Flows for Detour Roads; 2-Year Frequency 
VP09-25-85Temporary Bridges; Timber DecksImage 1
VP08-27-85Open Parapet Rails 
VP08-26-85Navigation Lights 
FH07-24-85Steel H-Pile PointsImage 1
VP07-03-85Temporary Bridge Structures – Ends of RailingImage 1
VP06-06-85Deck Thickness TolerancesImage 1
VP05-22-85Detailing for Overhand Loading; Design Drawings 
BN03-25-85Bridge Deck Rehabilitation 
VP03-07-85Standard Policy Regarding Bridge Deck Overlay or Replacement 
VP01-17-85Maintenance of Traffic; Approval from Traffic Division 
BN01-09-85Detour Bridge Widths 
VP12-06-84Overhang Brackets; Drawing Approval 
VP11-08-84Detour Bridges; Superate Computer Program 
VP10-11-84Test Pile Lengths; Concrete Piles 
VP10-08-84Live Load for Bridges; HS20 
VP10-02-84Checking Overhang Brackets 
VP06-26-84Tine Finish of Bridge Decks 
NP04-17-84Crowned Caps on Concrete Slab BridgesImage 1
VP03-05-84Detour Bridge; Untreated TimberImage 12
JAS10-28-83Minimum Dimensions for Single Column BentsImage 1
VP09-22-83Elevations on Bridge Plans 
VP07-13-83Emergency Relief State Aid Projects; Design Exception 
VP07-05-83Reinforcing Steel Cover on Slab Span Bridges 
VP06-30-83Preformed Compression SealsImage 1
VP06-16-83Butt-Welded Splices; Thickness Transition 
VP04-22-83Hydraulics Design – County Bridges 
VP04-13-83Bridge Loadings Design; HS20 
VP02-15-83Bridges on County Road System; Design Live Load 
VP01-12-83Straight Versus Galloping Bars for Bridge DecksImage 1
AFCO11-30-82Standard WashersImage 12
FMH11-22-82Coping Bearing StiffenersImage 1
VP11-17-82Blocking of Expansion Joint Devices 
VP10-25-82Approval StampsImage 1
VP09-22-82Precast Concrete Bridges on State HighwaysImage 1
FMH06-24-82Acceptable Butt WeldsImage 1
VP05-13-82Review of Shop DrawingsImage 1
DF03-01-82Linseed Oil Application 
DF07-21-81Evaluation of Structural Concrete when Test Cylinders Break Low; Equitable Price Adjustment 
FMHX03-11-80Maximum Practical Size of Elastomeric BearingsImage 1
XXX03-10-80Web Stiffener DetailsImage 1
XXX02-07-80Retaining Wall JointsImage 1
VP02-22-79Design of Splices – Both Plates and Hi-Strength BoltsImage 1
DFL01-25-79Vertical Rebar Requirements in BackwallsImage 12
VP12-12-78Fabrication of Members; Direction of Rolling 
FMH03-10-78Minimum Numbers of Bolts in Field SplicesImage 1
VP10-27-76Procedure for Distribution of Revised Drawings for Jobs Under ContractImage 1
VP09-28-76Live Load Deflection; Steel Beam Spans 
VP06-25-75Use of Drop Hammers with Steel Piling 
VP01-24-75Vertical Stream Clearances; Hydraulics PolicyImage 1
AC11-27-74Plate Guard Bridge Railing; Minute Order 74-644 
VP07-31-74Concrete Design Policy; Rebars Splices; Column Slenderness; Column Ties 
FH08-23-73Revision of Reinforcing Bar Bend StandardsImage 1
VP08-08-73Bridge Railing – 1973 AASHO SpecsImage 1; 2; 3
FH02-08-73Changes in AASHO Specs; Bolt HolesImage 1
FH12-19-72Round Ties 
FH12-06-72Standard 45′ Precast Slab Span 
VP08-17-72Sign-out Book in Reproduction 
BN02-22-72Embankment Slopes at Bridge Ends 
VP12-02-71Efficiency in Plan Preparation 
VP11-17-71Excavation for Structures; SP 
FH11-05-71Office Policy on Design Items: Cover Plate Sizes; Modular Ratio 
VP09-28-71Changes in Detailing Practice; Reinforcing Steel in Pile Bent Caps 
FH09-17-71Uniformity of Bridge Plans; Sequence of Plan Sheets 
VP09-01-71Repetition of Design and Special Drawings 
BN08-09-71Revision of Standard Guard Rail Drawings 
VP08-06-71Hydraulics Information on Bridge Layouts 
VP08-04-71Steel Pile Driving; General Note 
BN07-09-71Guard Fence Anchor Posts 
VP06-25-71Crack Control Joint 
VP05-26-71Welded Plate Girder Spans; General Note 
FH04-21-71Microfilm Cards for Bridge Drawings 
FH04-08-71Changes In Design From 1971 AASHO Interim Specs; Fatigue; Continuous P/S Structures; Bolted Splices; Load Factor Design 
FH04-07-71General Office Procedures Cross-Slope; Drain Slots 
RS03-19-71Design Policy on Long Pile Bents 
VP01-27-71Expansion Joint for RC Slab Spans 
VP01-26-71Bridge Site Inspections; Sample Bridge Layout Memo 
VP01-26-71Type Shoes; Beam Buildups; Plate Thickening 
VP04-03-69Detailing of Reinforcing Steel; Bar Ends; Bar Designation 
LPC06-02-66Structural Steel Costs 
XXNo DateFuture Jobs 
XXNo DateDesign Notes on Welded Girders