136.8 Preliminary Design - Revision history

Smithk: Per Design, EPG 136 was generally re-written following thorough research and input from LPAs, consultants and FHWA.

2012-04-23T18:15:47Z

Per Design, EPG 136 was generally re-written following thorough research and input from LPAs, consultants and FHWA.

Smithk: updated link

2012-01-19T21:10:37Z

updated link

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	are not limited to traffic signal cable, highway lighting circuits, ITS cable, cathodic protection electric cable, etc. When this is the case, Missouri One-Call (800-DIG-RITE) must be contacted in order to establish the location of the facilities.		are not limited to traffic signal cable, highway lighting circuits, ITS cable, cathodic protection electric cable, etc. When this is the case, Missouri One-Call (800-DIG-RITE) must be contacted in order to establish the location of the facilities.

	===136.8.7 [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]]===		===136.8.7 [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate and Optional Pavement\|Alternate and Optional Pavement]]===

	To ensure that every effort is being made to increase the competition for paving contracts, and that the latest market rate is considered when determining pavement type, local agencies may allow contactors to bid an alternate pavement design. For further information contact your [http://www.modot.mo.gov/ MoDOT district representative] or consult [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]].		To ensure that every effort is being made to increase the competition for paving contracts, and that the latest market rate is considered when determining pavement type, local agencies may allow contactors to bid an alternate pavement design. For further information contact your [http://www.modot.mo.gov/ MoDOT district representative] or consult [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate and Optional Pavement\|Alternate and Optional Pavement]].

	===136.8.8 Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Projects===		===136.8.8 Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Projects===

Smithk: /* 136.8.8.3 Deficiencies */ Per Bridge and LP Administrator, table corrected to bring it into compliance with Bridge standards

2011-08-23T12:45:05Z

136.8.8.3 Deficiencies: Per Bridge and LP Administrator, table corrected to bring it into compliance with Bridge standards

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	\|align="center"\|1\|\|Item 58\|\| Deck Condition\|\| < 4		\|align="center"\|1\|\|Item 58\|\| Deck Condition\|\| ≤ 4
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	\|align="center"\|2\|\|Item 59\|\| Superstructure Condition \|\|< 4		\|align="center"\|2\|\|Item 59\|\| Superstructure Condition \|\|≤ 4
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	\|align="center"\|3\|\|Item 60\|\| Substructure Condition \|\|< 4		\|align="center"\|3\|\|Item 60\|\| Substructure Condition \|\|≤ 4
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	\|align="center"\|4\|\|Item 62\|\| Culvert Condition\|\| < 4		\|align="center"\|4\|\|Item 62\|\| Culvert Condition\|\| ≤ 4
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	\|align="center"\|5\|\|Item 67\|\| Structural Evaluation rating\|\| < 3		\|align="center"\|5\|\|Item 67\|\| Structural Evaluation rating\|\| ≤ 3
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	\|align="center"\|6\|\|Item 68\|\| Deck Geometry \|\|< 3		\|align="center"\|6\|\|Item 68\|\| Deck Geometry \|\|≤ 3
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	\|align="center"\|7\|\|Item 69\|\| Under Clearance \|\|< 3		\|align="center"\|7\|\|Item 69\|\| Under Clearance \|\|≤ 3
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	\|align="center"\|8\|\|Item 71\|\| Waterway Adequacy rating\|\| < 3 ~~and last digit for~~		\|align="center"\|8\|\|Item 71\|\| Waterway Adequacy rating\|\| ≤ 3'''*'''
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	\| \|\|Item 42\|\| ~~Type of Service~~ \|\|~~= 0, 5-9~~		\|align="center"\|9\|\|Item 72\|\| Approach Roadway Alignment \|\|≤ 3
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	\|~~align~~="~~center~~"\|9~~\|\|Item 72\|\| Approach Roadway Alignment \|\|< 3~~		\|colspan="4"\|'''*''' Last digit for Item 42 (Type of Service) = 0, or 5 thru 9
	\|}		\|}

Jonesjb: /* 136.8.6 Utility Relocations */ Changed MoDOT's membership status for Missouri One Call.

2010-09-17T15:42:51Z

136.8.6 Utility Relocations: Changed MoDOT's membership status for Missouri One Call.

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	review and approval prior to final PS&E approval. The utility company will be required to acquire the necessary MoDOT permits prior to any work being performed.		review and approval prior to final PS&E approval. The utility company will be required to acquire the necessary MoDOT permits prior to any work being performed.

	~~MoDOT is not a member of Missouri One-Call (800-DIG-RITE).~~ Some work on projects that affect		Some work on projects that affect MoDOT right of way may be in the vicinity of MHTC/MoDOT utility facilities, which include but
	MoDOT right of way may be in the vicinity of MHTC/MoDOT utility facilities, which ~~included~~ but		are not limited to traffic signal cable, highway lighting circuits, ITS cable, cathodic protection electric cable, etc. When this is the case, Missouri One-Call (800-DIG-RITE) must be contacted in order to establish the location of the facilities.
	is not limited to traffic signal cable, highway lighting circuits, ITS cable, cathodic protection electric cable, etc.

	===136.8.7 [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]]===		===136.8.7 [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]]===

Smithk: /* 136.8.7 Alternate Paving */ updated links

2010-08-27T13:47:43Z

136.8.7 Alternate Paving: updated links

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	is not limited to traffic signal cable, highway lighting circuits, ITS cable, cathodic protection electric cable, etc.		is not limited to traffic signal cable, highway lighting circuits, ITS cable, cathodic protection electric cable, etc.

	===136.8.7 [[Alternate Pavement\|Alternate ~~Paving~~]]===		===136.8.7 [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]]===

	To ensure that every effort is being made to increase the competition for paving contracts, and that the latest market rate is considered when determining pavement type, local agencies may allow contactors to bid an alternate pavement design. For further information contact your [http://www.modot.mo.gov/ MoDOT district representative] or consult [[Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]].		To ensure that every effort is being made to increase the competition for paving contracts, and that the latest market rate is considered when determining pavement type, local agencies may allow contactors to bid an alternate pavement design. For further information contact your [http://www.modot.mo.gov/ MoDOT district representative] or consult [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Alternate Pavement\|Alternate Pavement]].

	===136.8.8 Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Projects===		===136.8.8 Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Projects===

Smithk: /* 136.8.3 Preliminary Submittals */ updated link

2010-08-09T15:10:02Z

136.8.3 Preliminary Submittals: updated link

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	For projects involving bridges or culverts, submittal of preliminary bridge plans, hydraulic studies, etc. to [http://wwwi/intranet/br/default.htm Bridge Division] are not necessary. However, if the engineer or local agency has specific questions regarding project eligibility that they would like MoDOT to address at the preliminary stage then Bridge Division is receptive to this information. Specific questions should be provided by the engineer or local agency in writing on their cover letter with the submitted package to the MoDOT district office.		For projects involving bridges or culverts, submittal of preliminary bridge plans, hydraulic studies, etc. to [http://wwwi/intranet/br/default.htm Bridge Division] are not necessary. However, if the engineer or local agency has specific questions regarding project eligibility that they would like MoDOT to address at the preliminary stage then Bridge Division is receptive to this information. Specific questions should be provided by the engineer or local agency in writing on their cover letter with the submitted package to the MoDOT district office.

	The [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion]], [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|Environmental Assessment]], or [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents# 127.14.1.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|Environmental Impact Statement]] must be approved by FHWA prior to 35% plan completion. (Note that the [[The Section 106 Process\|Section 106]] (historic properties) clearance must also be approved before right of way acquisition can begin).		The [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion]], [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|Environmental Assessment]], or [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents# 127.14.1.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|Environmental Impact Statement]] must be approved by FHWA prior to 35% plan completion. (Note that the [[:Category:135 The Section 106 Process\|Section 106]] (historic properties) clearance must also be approved before right of way acquisition can begin).

	===136.8.4 Traffic Signal Warrants===		===136.8.4 Traffic Signal Warrants===

Smithk: /* 136.8.6 Utility Relocations */ minor clarification

2010-07-19T20:05:29Z

136.8.6 Utility Relocations: minor clarification

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	===136.8.6 Utility Relocations===		===136.8.6 Utility Relocations===

	The local agency has the ultimate responsibility of negotiating with local utility companies, ~~crossstate~~ pipelines and other utility facilities for right of way, easement and adjustment agreements for utility relocations. The local agency is encouraged to work with each utility to minimize impacts to the utility facilities. An [[media:136.3.2 Utilities Scoping (Fig.3-2).doc\|example of a Utility Scoping Checklist]] is available to be utilized.		The local agency has the ultimate responsibility of negotiating with local utility companies, cross-state pipelines and other utility facilities for right of way, easement and adjustment agreements for utility relocations. The local agency is encouraged to work with each utility to minimize impacts to the utility facilities. An [[media:136.3.2 Utilities Scoping (Fig.3-2).doc\|example of a Utility Scoping Checklist]] is available to be utilized.

	The local agency should, in the preliminary phase, identify existing utility locations and determine if any adjustments will be required. Local agencies should consult [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/utilguid Program Guide – Utility Adjustments and Accommodations on Federal-Aid Highway Projects], published by FHWA, for assistance regarding utilities within the highway corridor.		The local agency should, in the preliminary phase, identify existing utility locations and determine if any adjustments will be required. Local agencies should consult [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/utilguid Program Guide – Utility Adjustments and Accommodations on Federal-Aid Highway Projects], published by FHWA, for assistance regarding utilities within the highway corridor.

Smithk: /* 136.8.6 Utility Relocations */ updated link, per Design

2010-06-21T14:20:39Z

136.8.6 Utility Relocations: updated link, per Design

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	All utility adjustments located on MHTC right of way shall conform to the [http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-3.pdf Code of State Regulations, Title 7, Division 10, Chapter 3 – Utility and Private Line Location and Relocation].		All utility adjustments located on MHTC right of way shall conform to the [http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-3.pdf Code of State Regulations, Title 7, Division 10, Chapter 3 – Utility and Private Line Location and Relocation].
	The cost of necessary utility relocations for which the local agency is responsible is eligible for federal participation. If the local agency elects to receive federal participation, utility agreements must conform to [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=~~533f78ad21bf19a1f15e6bb3fb33d175~~&~~rgn~~=~~div5&view=text&node=23:1~~.~~0.1.7.27&idno=23~~ 23 CFR Section 645A], which is the applicable Federal Regulation regarding utility relocation on federally funded highways. MoDOT can assist the local agency with information about the above regulation.		The cost of necessary utility relocations for which the local agency is responsible is eligible for federal participation. If the local agency elects to receive federal participation, utility agreements must conform to [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=ff5362ae357cd3e74c0ec29f9775f4ac&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title23/23cfr645_main_02.tpl 23 CFR Section 645A], which is the applicable Federal Regulation regarding utility relocation on federally funded highways. MoDOT can assist the local agency with information about the above regulation.

	Actual Cost Agreements are utilized when certain costs are unknown and the actual amount for the		Actual Cost Agreements are utilized when certain costs are unknown and the actual amount for the

Smithk: /* 136.8.1 Design Criteria */ minor correction

2010-04-15T20:33:23Z

136.8.1 Design Criteria: minor correction

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	:''Roadside Design Guide'', by AASHTO		:''Roadside Design Guide'', by AASHTO

	:''Highway Capacity ~~Manual~~ Manual for Railroad Engineering'', by AREMA		:''Highway Capacity Manual for Railroad Engineering'', by AREMA

	Traffic control devices shall be governed by the ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''		Traffic control devices shall be governed by the ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''

Smithk: minor clarifications to differentiate EPG articles (that are referenced as "articles", not "sections") from specifications (that are referenced as "sections")

2010-04-01T14:00:01Z

minor clarifications to differentiate EPG articles (that are referenced as "articles", not "sections") from specifications (that are referenced as "sections")

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	===136.8.1 Design Criteria===		===136.8.1 Design Criteria===

	As described in [[136.1 General\|136.1 General]], the engineer of record will be considered responsible for determining the appropriate design parameters for the project using good engineering judgment based on the specific site conditions, local agency needs and guidance provided in this article. The design criteria selected by the engineer of record shall be noted on the plans. The local agency and the engineer of record shall be responsible for keeping the design justification on file for all federal aid projects, and the records shall be available for review by MoDOT and [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ FHWA] if requested. The current edition of the following publications or any local ordinances should be followed as a guide with modifications as considered appropriate by the engineer of record and to be in keeping with good engineering practice:		As described in [[136.1 General\|EPG 136.1 General]], the engineer of record will be considered responsible for determining the appropriate design parameters for the project using good engineering judgment based on the specific site conditions, local agency needs and guidance provided in this article. The design criteria selected by the engineer of record shall be noted on the plans. The local agency and the engineer of record shall be responsible for keeping the design justification on file for all federal aid projects, and the records shall be available for review by MoDOT and [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ FHWA] if requested. The current edition of the following publications or any local ordinances should be followed as a guide with modifications as considered appropriate by the engineer of record and to be in keeping with good engineering practice:

	:Engineering Policy Guide, by MoDOT		:Engineering Policy Guide, by MoDOT
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	on the standards for guardrail and bridge railing design. This new guidance is required by FHWA		on the standards for guardrail and bridge railing design. This new guidance is required by FHWA
	to be incorporated into projects that are located on the National Highway System (NHS), and may		to be incorporated into projects that are located on the National Highway System (NHS), and may
	be considered for use by the local agency for projects located off of the NHS. (Refer to [[136.8 Preliminary Design#136.8.7.7 Bridge Rail System\|136.8.7.7 Bridge Rail System]] for additional information).		be considered for use by the local agency for projects located off of the NHS. (Refer to [[136.8 Preliminary Design#136.8.7.7 Bridge Rail System\|EPG 136.8.7.7 Bridge Rail System]] for additional information).

	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all facilities be designed to current accessibility standards to the maximum extent feasible for sidewalks, crosswalks, grades, etc. The ''Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines'' (ADAAG) have been adopted as standards by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation for accessibility standards for buildings and sites. Standards for pedestrians in the public right of way are yet to be approved, but the ''Public Right of Way Access Guidelines'' (PROWAG) may be used. Refer to [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/manuals/documents/ADAResources.doc ADA Resources] for more information.		The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all facilities be designed to current accessibility standards to the maximum extent feasible for sidewalks, crosswalks, grades, etc. The ''Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines'' (ADAAG) have been adopted as standards by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation for accessibility standards for buildings and sites. Standards for pedestrians in the public right of way are yet to be approved, but the ''Public Right of Way Access Guidelines'' (PROWAG) may be used. Refer to [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/manuals/documents/ADAResources.doc ADA Resources] for more information.
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	The local agency has the ultimate responsibility of negotiating with local utility companies, crossstate pipelines and other utility facilities for right of way, easement and adjustment agreements for utility relocations. The local agency is encouraged to work with each utility to minimize impacts to the utility facilities. An [[media:136.3.2 Utilities Scoping (Fig.3-2).doc\|example of a Utility Scoping Checklist]] is available to be utilized.		The local agency has the ultimate responsibility of negotiating with local utility companies, crossstate pipelines and other utility facilities for right of way, easement and adjustment agreements for utility relocations. The local agency is encouraged to work with each utility to minimize impacts to the utility facilities. An [[media:136.3.2 Utilities Scoping (Fig.3-2).doc\|example of a Utility Scoping Checklist]] is available to be utilized.

	The local agency should, in the preliminary phase, identify existing utility locations and determine if any adjustments will be required. Local agencies should consult [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/utilguid Program Guide – Utility Adjustments and Accommodations on Federal-Aid Highway Projects], published by FHWA, for		The local agency should, in the preliminary phase, identify existing utility locations and determine if any adjustments will be required. Local agencies should consult [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/utilguid Program Guide – Utility Adjustments and Accommodations on Federal-Aid Highway Projects], published by FHWA, for assistance regarding utilities within the highway corridor.
	assistance regarding utilities within the highway corridor.

	All utility adjustments located on MHTC right of way shall conform to the [http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-3.pdf Code of State Regulations, Title 7, Division 10, Chapter 3 – Utility and Private Line Location and Relocation].		All utility adjustments located on MHTC right of way shall conform to the [http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-3.pdf Code of State Regulations, Title 7, Division 10, Chapter 3 – Utility and Private Line Location and Relocation].
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	====136.8.8.1 Design Parameters====		====136.8.8.1 Design Parameters====

	As described in [[136.1 General#136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects\|136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects]], the engineer of record will be considered responsible for determining the appropriate design parameters chosen for the project using good engineering judgment based on the specific site conditions, local agency needs and guidance provided in this article.		As described in [[136.1 General#136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects\|EPG 136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects]], the engineer of record will be considered responsible for determining the appropriate design parameters chosen for the project using good engineering judgment based on the specific site conditions, local agency needs and guidance provided in this article.

	The current edition of the following publications should be followed as a guide with modifications as considered appropriate by the engineer of record and to be in keeping with good engineering practice:		The current edition of the following publications should be followed as a guide with modifications as considered appropriate by the engineer of record and to be in keeping with good engineering practice:
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	====136.8.8.3 Deficiencies====		====136.8.8.3 Deficiencies====

	The following provides the engineer more detail concerning the 2nd criteria in [[136.1 General#136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects\|136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects]]. For existing bridges, the bridge deficiencies are indicated by the bridge inspection report. The inventory criteria will be based on [[:Category:753 Bridge Inspection Rating\|753 Bridge Inspection Rating]] as well as the latest version of the FHWA publication [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/mtguide.pdf ''Recording and Coding Guide for the Structural Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation's Bridges'']. An inventory item is considered deficient		The following provides the engineer more detail concerning the 2nd criteria in [[136.1 General#136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects\|EPG 136.1.2 Federally Funded Bridge Projects]]. For existing bridges, the bridge deficiencies are indicated by the bridge inspection report. The inventory criteria will be based on [[:Category:753 Bridge Inspection Rating\|EPG 753 Bridge Inspection Rating]] as well as the latest version of the FHWA publication [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/mtguide.pdf ''Recording and Coding Guide for the Structural Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation's Bridges'']. An inventory item is considered deficient
	when the condition/appraisal rating meets the definition as given below.		when the condition/appraisal rating meets the definition as given below.

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	====136.8.8.10 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Required Certifications====		====136.8.8.10 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Required Certifications====

	Local agencies that participate in the NFIP have the responsibility to ensure that floodplain developments meet the regulations established by the NFIP as identified in the [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1849c106f8fd78c8d5675e1a830a743a&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title44/44cfrv1_02.tpl Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 59 through 78]. Further information on Floodplain Development and FEMA Certifications can be found in [[136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements\|136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements]].		Local agencies that participate in the NFIP have the responsibility to ensure that floodplain developments meet the regulations established by the NFIP as identified in the [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1849c106f8fd78c8d5675e1a830a743a&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title44/44cfrv1_02.tpl Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 59 through 78]. Further information on Floodplain Development and FEMA Certifications can be found in [[136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements\|EPG 136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements]].

	====136.8.8.11 Channel Modification====		====136.8.8.11 Channel Modification====

	Channel changes alter the conditions of the natural waterway and may cause an increase in velocity of the flowing water, sometimes resulting in damage to the highway embankment near the stream or excessive scour around footings of structures. Channel modification should be minimized to the fullest extent practical. Where such change is unavoidable, an evaluation must consider the environment, hydraulic, legal, and geomorphic aspects involved. Detailed information on channel modification can be found in [[136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements\|136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements]].		Channel changes alter the conditions of the natural waterway and may cause an increase in velocity of the flowing water, sometimes resulting in damage to the highway embankment near the stream or excessive scour around footings of structures. Channel modification should be minimized to the fullest extent practical. Where such change is unavoidable, an evaluation must consider the environment, hydraulic, legal, and geomorphic aspects involved. Detailed information on channel modification can be found in [[136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements\|EPG 136.4 Environmental and Cultural Requirements]].

	====136.8.8.12 [[:Category:321 Geotechnical Engineering\|Geotechnical Investigation]]====		====136.8.8.12 [[:Category:321 Geotechnical Engineering\|Geotechnical Investigation]]====