Road Inspection Form - Msu Extension Page 3

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Roadway Vegetation
(Reduces erosion, traps sediment and helps control weeds.)
17. Cut and Fill Slope Vegetation
18. Road Surface and Shoulder Vegetation
Cut slope: o well vegetated o poorly vegetated
Based on road service level, is road surface and
Fill slope: o well vegetated o poorly vegetated
o Yes o No
shoulder vegetation adequate?
19. Sediment Filter
Is there an effective filter
If yes, what kind of filter?
at the bottom of the fill
o Ground covered by grass, shrubs,
slope? o Yes o No
woody debris or organic material.
o Slash filter windrow.
If no, is a filter needed to prevent
sediment from moving into a stream or
other water body? o Yes o No
Ditches
(if present)
21. Ditch Shape
20. Ditch Depth
Check the diagram that best describes your ditch shape
Is there evidence that water has ever overtopped
the ditch onto the road surface? o Yes o No
o V-shape
o U-shape
o Flat
o Round
22. Ditch Slope Ratio
23.Ditch Grade % (
(Use slope ratio guide)
Use clinometer and grade posts)
What is ditch slope ratio?
___ : ___
_____%
24. Ditch Erosion
25. Ditch Armor
Is ditch armor present? o Yes o No If yes, what kind?
Is ditch erosion obvious? o Yes o No
Has the cutslope been undercut? o Yes o No
o Rock
o Grass
o Fabric
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