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Appendix B: Specifications, Test Methods, and Standard Sheets

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Introduction

This section lists and provides links to:

  • the most significant TxDOT pavement marking material specifications
  • some of the most pertinent TxDOT pavement marking construction specifications
  • two of the key TxDOT test methods for pavement marking inspection
  • some of the most pertinent TxDOT pavement marking standard sheets
  • some of the most pertinent traffic control standard sheets for pavement marking operations.
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TxDOT Pavement Marking Material Specifications

Specifications for pavement marking materials in the current version of TxDOT’s Material Specifications Manual are as follows (each specification number is a link):

  • DMS-8200, “Traffic Paint”
  • DMS-8220, “Hot Applied Thermoplastic”
  • DMS-8240, “Permanent Prefabricated Pavement Markings”
  • DMS-8241, “Removable Prefabricated Pavement Markings”
  • DMS-8242, “Temporary Flexible-Reflective Roadway Marker Tabs”
  • DMS-8290, “Glass Traffic Beads”

    NOTE: These specifications are subject to change at any time. Check the online manual or contact TRF or CST-MAT for the latest.

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TxDOT Pavement Marking Construction Specifications

TxDOT pavement marking construction specifications (both standard and special) are listed below.

Standard specifications. To access individual specifications online, go to

ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/des/specs/specbook.pdf

Click the “Bookmarks” tab at the left, open the “600 Items,” and then click on the desired item number from the following list:

  • Item 662, “Work Zone Pavement Markings”
  • Item 666, “Reflectorized Pavement Markings”
  • Item 668, “Fabricated Pavement Markings”
  • Item 672, “Raised Pavement Markers”
  • Item 677, “Eliminating Existing Pavement Markings and Markers”
  • Item 678, “Pavement Surface Preparation for Marking”

Special Specifications:

  • Special Specification 1513, “Reflectorized Multipolymer Pavement Markings”
  • Special Specification 8975, “Reflectorized Pavement Markings with Retroreflective Requirements” ( view PDF or download Word file)

    NOTE: These specifications are subject to change at any time. Check the web site or contact TRF or CST for the latest.

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TxDOT Test Methods for Pavement Marking Inspection

Test methods related to pavement markings contained in the TxDOT Manual of Testing Procedures are as follows (links included):

  • Tex-828-B, “Determining Functional Characteristics of Pavement Markings”
  • Tex-854-B, “Determining Thickness of Thermoplastic Stripe”

    NOTE: These test methods are subject to change at any time. Check the online manual or contact TRF or CST-MAT for the latest.

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TxDOT Pavement Marking Standard Sheets

The following TxDOT standard sheets pertain to pavement marking:

  • PM(1): Typical Standard Markings
  • PM(2): Position Guidance Using Raised Markers Reflectorized Profile Markings
  • PM(3): Supplemental Marking Using Raised Pavement Markings Reflectorized Profile Markings
  • PM(4): Pavement Markings for Two-Way Left Turn Lanes, Divided Highways, and Rural Left Turn Bays
  • FPM(1): Typical Standard Freeway Pavement Markings with Raised Pavement Markings
  • FPM(2): Typical Standard Freeway Pavement Markings Entrance and Exit Ramps
  • FPM(3): Typical Standard Freeway Pavement Markings Lane Drop (Exit Only) Exit Ramps
  • FPM(4): Typical Standard Freeway Pavement Markings Lane Drop (Exit Only) Details
  • PM(5): Standard Pavement Markings (Words)
  • PM(6): Standard Pavement Markings (Arrows)
  • RCSS(6): Railroad Crossing Signs and Signals
  • RCAWSS: Railroad Crossing Advance Warning Signs and Signals
  • RCPM: Railroad Crossing Pavement Markings Typical Detail
  • PM(AP): Pavement Markings and Signing for Accessible Parking

    NOTE: These standard sheets are subject to change at any time. To access PDF and DGN files of the most current standard sheets, refer to http://www.dot.state.tx.us/insdtdot/orgchart/ cmd/cserve/standard/toc.htm or contact TRF for updated standard sheets.

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Traffic Control Standard Sheets for Pavement Marking Operations

The following TxDOT traffic control standard sheets pertain to pavement markings operations:

  • TCP(1-1): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(2-1): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(1-3): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(1-4): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(3-1): Traffic Control Plan Mobile Operations Undivided Highways
  • TCP(3-2): Traffic Control Plan Mobile Operations Divided Highways
  • TCP(3-3): Traffic Control Mobile Operations Raised Pavement Marker Installation
  • TCP(6-1): Traffic Control Plan Freeway Lane Closure
  • TCP(6-2): Traffic Control Plan Work Area Near Ramp
  • TCP(6-3): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(6-4): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(6-5): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(6-6): Traffic Control Plan
  • TCP(6-7): Traffic Control Plan Freeway Closure
  • TCP(6-8): Traffic Control Plan Freeway (Daytime Only) Closure Sequence

    NOTE: These standard sheets are subject to change at any time. To access PDF and DGN files of the most current standard sheets, refer to http://www.dot.state.tx.us/insdtdot/orgchart /cmd/cserve/standard/toc.htm or contact TRF for updated standard sheets.

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