Road & Bridge

By Ralph K. Banks, P.E. Lone Star LTAP, TEEX Adjunct Instructor All bridges, defined as bridge classified roadway structures, located on the public highways, roads and streets of the Lone Star State are required by the federal government under National Bridge Inspection Standards to be inspected by pre-qualified bridge inspectors every two years. The state agency … [Read more...] about Load Limit Posting of Local Jurisdiction Bridges

By Ralph K. Banks, P.E. Lone Star LTAP, TEEX Adjunct Instructor A frequent problem for stream-crossing bridges is the lodging and buildup of streamflow drift against the bridge substructure interior supports and/or abutments. This drift is also referred to by some as “debris.” Either term, as used in bridge maintenance, usually describes any floating or submerged materials … [Read more...] about Drift Removal Important Element of Bridge Maintenance

Proper Maintenance, Repair Remain High Priority By Ralph K. Banks, P.E. *TEEX, Texas Lone Star LTAP Bridge Maintenance Adjunct Instructor     As you travel across this great state and venture off the beaten path on to county roads, byways and rural areas, there is no doubt you will cross a bridge or two. Once an old standby and common sight on … [Read more...] about Steel Truss Bridges