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• ♦Manual Notice 2001-1
• ►1. General Information
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
  • ►2. Definitions
    • ♦Structures
    • ♦Standards
  • ►3. County/District Information
    • ♦District and Headquarters Map
    • ♦County Map
    • ♦County/District Listing
  • ►4. Useful Information
    • ♦General Formulas
    • ♦Tables of English Decimal Values
  • ►5. Detailing Information
    • ♦Graphic Guidelines
    • ♦Standard Scales
    • ♦Text Information
    • ♦Abbreviations
    • ♦Symbol Reference
    • ♦Line Weights
    • ♦Dimensions
    • ♦Commas
  • ►6. Reinforcing Steel
    • ♦Table of Standard Reinforcing Steel Bars
    • ♦Bar Labels
    • ♦English Development Length and Splices
    • ♦Concrete Slab Reinforcing Lapped Splices
    • ♦English Standard Bends – 90º Anchorage Hook
    • ♦English Standard Bends – 180º Anchorage Hook
    • ♦English Standard Bends – Stirrup and Tie Bars
    • ♦Cover Requirements
  • ►7. Foundations
    • ♦FD Standard
    • ♦Drilled Shafts
    • ♦Concrete Piling
• ►2. Layouts and Estimated Quantities
  • ►1. General Information
    • ♦Bridge Layouts
  • ►2. Proper Titles for Bridge Layouts
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  • ►3. Layout Sheets
    • ♦Bridge Layout Examples
    • ♦Underpass Example
    • ♦Stream Crossing Example
    • ♦Railroad Overpass Example
    • ♦Railroad Underpass Example
  • ►4. Bridge Layout Sheet Checklist
    • ♦Preliminary Data Required
    • ♦Completed Layout
  • ►5. Normal Parameters
    • ♦Bridge Layout Parameters
  • ►6. Plan View
    • ♦Plan View Example
  • ►7. Elevation View
    • ♦Elevation View Example
  • ►8. Test Hole/Boring Details
    • ♦Test Hole Introduction
  • ►9. Typical Transverse Section
    • ♦Transverse Section Example
  • ►10. Title Block
    • ♦Title Block Example
  • ►11. Estimated Quantities Sheet
    • ♦Estimated Quantities Sheet Example
  • ►12. Table of Estimated Quantities
    • ♦Table of Estimated Quantities Example
    • ♦Bid Tolerances
  • ►13. Bearing Seat Elevations
    • ♦Bearing Seat Elevations Example
• ►3. Abutments
  • ►1. General Information
    • ♦Preferred Abutment Scale
  • ►2. Abutment Sheet
    • ♦Abutment Example
  • ►3. Sheet Checklist
    • ♦Plan View
    • ♦Elevation View
    • ♦Main Section (“Section A-A”)
    • ♦Wingwall Details (“Elevation” and “Section B-B”)
    • ♦Corner Details (“Cap” and “Backwall” Plans)
    • ♦Other Details
    • ♦Final Checks
  • ►4. Normal Parameters and Calculations
    • ♦Cap and Backwall Parameters and Calculations
    • ♦Wingwall Length Parameters and Calculations
    • ♦Foundation Parameters and Calculations
  • ►5. Plan View
    • ♦Plan View Examples
  • ►6. Elevation View
    • ♦Elevation View Example
  • ►7. Main Section Details
    • ♦Main Section Examples
  • ►8. Wingwall Details
    • ♦Wingwall Details Examples
  • ►9. Corner Details
    • ♦Corner Details Examples
  • ►10. Bar Details
    • ♦Typical Bar Sizes for Abutments
    • ♦Bars A Details
    • ♦Bars H Details
    • ♦Bars L Details
    • ♦Bars S Details
    • ♦Bars U Details without Breakback
    • ♦Bars U Details with Breakback
    • ♦Bars V Details
    • ♦Bars wH Details
    • ♦Bars wP Details
    • ♦Bars wS Details
    • ♦Bars wU Details
    • ♦Bars wV Details
  • ►11. Miscellaneous Details
    • ♦Bearing Seat Details
    • ♦Waterproofing Details
    • ♦Beam Hold-Down Detail
    • ♦Beam Hold-Down Bracket
    • ♦Typical Table of Estimated Quantities
    • ♦General Notes, Title Block, and P.E. Seal
• ►4. Interior Bents
  • ►1. General Information
    • ♦Preferred Interior Bent Scales
  • ►2. Simple Interior Bent Sheets
    • ♦Simple Interior Bent Examples
    • ♦2’-9” Cap Example
    • ♦3’-3” Cap Example
  • ►3. Sheet Checklist
    • ♦Plan View
    • ♦Elevation View
    • ♦Other Details
    • ♦Final Checks
  • ►4. Normal Parameters
    • ♦Typical Elevation and Section
  • ►5. Simple Interior Bent
    • ♦Plan View Example
    • ♦Elevation View Example
    • ♦Main Section Examples
    • ♦Column Information
  • ►6. Inverted-T Cap Details
    • ♦Plan View Example
    • ♦Partial Elevation View
    • ♦Section A-A Example
  • ►7. Wall Details
    • ♦Web Wall Parameters and Example
    • ♦Crash Wall Parameters and Example
  • ►8. Bar Details
    • ♦Typical Bar Sizes for Interior Bents
    • ♦Bars A Details
    • ♦Bars B Details
    • ♦Bars S Details
    • ♦Bars T Details
    • ♦Bars V Details
    • ♦Bars Z Details
    • ♦Bars wD Details
    • ♦Bars wE Details
    • ♦Bars wH Details
    • ♦Bars wU Details
    • ♦Bars wV Details
  • ►9. Miscellaneous Details
    • ♦Bearing Seat Details
    • ♦Pedestal Bearing Seat Details
    • ♦Pedestal Section
    • ♦Waterproofing Details
    • ♦Beam Hold-Down Detail
    • ♦Beam Hold-Down Bracket
    • ♦Table of Estimate Quantities
    • ♦General Notes, Title Block, and P.E. Seal
• ►5. Prestressed Concrete Beam Spans
  • ►1. General Information
    • ♦Preferred Span or Multiple Span Unit Scales
  • ►2. Prestressed Concrete Beam Span Sheets
    • ♦Prestressed Concrete Beam Span Examples
    • ♦Example – Skew 15º and Under
    • ♦Example – Skew Over 15º
    • ♦Example – Radial Slab
    • ♦Example – Beam Layout
  • ►3. Sheet Checklist
    • ♦Plan View
    • ♦Typical Transverse Section
    • ♦Other Details
    • ♦Final Checks
  • ►4. Normal Parameters
    • ♦Prestressed Concrete Beam Span Parameters
  • ►5. Prestressed I-Beam Spans
    • ♦Plan View Example
    • ♦Typical Transverse Section Example
  • ►6. Curve Information
    • ♦Vertical Curve
    • ♦Horizontal Curve
  • ►7. Miscellaneous Slab Information
    • ♦Structural Dimensions
    • ►Example RDS Report
    • ♦Controlled or Construction Joint
    • ♦Changes in Beam Spacing and/or Slab Thickness in a Unit
  • ►8. Beam Haunch
    • ♦Beam Haunch Details
  • ►9. Typical Reinforcing
    • ♦Typical Bar Sizes for Spans or Multiple Span Units
    • ♦Typical Plan Reinforcing
    • ♦Typical Transverse Section Reinforcing
  • ►10. Beam Types and Dimensions
    • ♦Prestressed Concrete I-Beam Quick Reference
    • ♦Prestressed Concrete TxDOT Box Beam Quick Reference
    • ♦Prestressed Concrete U-Beam Quick Reference
    • ♦Prestressed Concrete TxDOT Double-T Beam Quick Reference
    • ♦Beam End Conditions
  • ►11. Miscellaneous Details
    • ♦Dead Load Deflection Diagram Example
    • ►Table of Estimated Quantities and Bar Table
• ►6. Structural Steel
  • ►1. General Information
    • ♦Preferred Steel Beam Span or Multiple Span Unit Scales
    • ♦Preferred Steel Plate Girder Span or Multiple Span Unit Scales
  • ►2. Continuous Steel Beam/Plate Girder Units
    • ♦Continuous Steel Beam/Plate Girder Units Examples
    • ♦Example – Continuous Beam Unit
    • ♦Example – Continuous Beam Unit (Sheet 2)
    • ♦Example – Continuous Plate Girder Unit
    • ♦Example – Continuous Plate Girder Unit (Sheet 2)
    • ♦Example – Continuous Plate Girder Unit (Sheet 3)
    • ♦Example – Continuous Plate Girder Unit (Sheet 4)
    • ♦Example – Continuous Plate Girder Unit (Sheet 5)
    • ♦Example – Continuous Plate Girder Unit (Sheet 6)
  • ►3. Steel Beam Superstructure Checklist
    • ♦Plan View
    • ♦Typical Transverse/Radial Section
    • ♦Concrete Placement Sequence (needed only for continuous beams)
    • ♦Beam Elevation
    • ♦Framing Plan
    • ♦Optional Bolted Field Splice (if needed)
    • ♦Other Details
    • ♦Final Checks
  • ►4. Steel Girder Superstructure Checklist
    • ♦Plan View
    • ♦Typical Transverse/Radial Section
    • ♦Concrete Placement Sequence (needed only for continuous girders)
    • ♦Girder Elevation
    • ♦Framing Plan
    • ♦Optional Bolted Field Splice (if needed)
    • ♦Other Details
    • ♦Final Checks
  • ►5. Typical Transverse/Radial Section
    • ♦Steel Beam or Plate Girder Transverse/Radial Section
  • ►6. Special Notes
    • ♦Notes Provided as Guides
  • ►7. Common Plate and Shape Designations
    • ♦Examples of Plate and Shape Designation
  • ►8. Connection Details
    • ♦Weld Detailing
    • ♦Bolt Detailing
  • ►9. Substructure and Bearings
    • ♦Bearing Seat Details
    • ♦Beam End and Centerline of Bearing
    • ♦Substructure Width
  • ►10. Miscellaneous Details
    • ♦Drip Tab Detail
    • ♦Dapped Girder End
    • ♦Slab Haunch Reinforcing
    • ♦Estimated Quantities

Manual Notice: 2001-1

From: Kirby W. Pickett, P.E., Deputy Executive Director

Manual: Bridge Detailing Manual

Effective Date: August 01, 2001

Purpose

This manual provides general guidelines for bridge designers, technicians, and project development personnel.

Instructions

This manual supersedes the previous Bridge Detailing Manual.

Contents

The manual contains six chapters – General Information, Layouts and Estimated Quantities, Abutments, Interior Bents, Prestressed Concrete Beam Spans, and Structural Steel.

Contact

For more information regarding any chapter or section in this manual, please contact the Bridge Standards Branch of the Bridge Division.

Archives

Past manual notices are available in a PDF archive.