Section 3: Inspections
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On construction or railroad capital improvement projects, TxDOT inspection of the railroad company is done by an inspector from the area office. On Section 130 and replanking projects, this is done by the district railroad coordinator. On Section 130 and construction projects, a representative from the local entity also provides inspection.
Whenever the railroad company is installing/modifying railroad warning devices and crossing surface panels, the district should inspect the materials supplied by the railroad company prior to installation.
Work performed by the railroad company should be verified that the work complies with the approved plan layout and specifications.
As district staffing levels vary, each district is given authority to decide the level of inspection provided for railroad company work. Examples include:
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- Daily inspection by district railroad coordinator or area office inspector. Anchor: #RDVNTHAQ
- Less frequent inspection by district railroad coordinator or area office inspector. Anchor: #EHICTVGX
- Final inspection only by district railroad coordinator or area office inspector.
The district railroad coordinator or area office inspector should keep a record of:
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- Materials delivered to site by railroad company or contractor. Anchor: #DADJOUYM
- Materials installed by the railroad company or contractor. Anchor: #NNAQOFTL
- Number of railroad company workers on site. Anchor: #AJGIWTJX
- Equipment being used or rented by the railroad company or contractor. Anchor: #PVWIXBVG
- Flaggers, railroad inspectors or visitors on site. Anchor: #FUMSQONO
- Weather conditions, emergency situations and other delays or events. Anchor: #CWCVHVKE
- Work performed by the railroad company or contractor.
Final Inspection
The district railroad coordinator should schedule a final inspection of the project as soon as practical with the railroad company after construction is complete and any active railroad warning devices have been placed in service. At request of the district, RRD may arrange the final inspection of non-construction and maintenance projects.
Final inspection includes plan verification and inspection of:
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- All work performed by the road authority or contractor. Anchor: #MHGXEVPJ
- All work performed by railroad company or contractor. Anchor: #IACSOFFO
- Utility adjustments. Anchor: #HFVXQYJJ
- Sight distance on approaches to at-grade crossings.
For sample inspection reports for Section 130 and replanking projects, see the RRD Crossroads website.
Any findings in the final inspection will be noted in a final inspection report to the railroad company which must be resolved prior to submitting a final invoice.