Spring Field Review Details

Structures Bridge Sites

Title	County	Location

Structures Field Review Site 13 2010	Pitt,	Replacement for Bridges #127 and #129 on SR1565 over the Tar River
~ Pipe piles had two splices in the exposed area of the piles. ~ The Standard Specifications permit no more than 2 splices, but does not specify minimum pile piece length. ~ It was suggested that Contractors make an effort to ensure the splice is driven to an elevation below ground and/or field metalize areas that require corrosion protection repairs. ~ Three companies are approved to perform field metalizing and that Materials and Tests is working to increasing that number. A/I ~ Structure Design will bring up pile piece lengths and pile splice repairs for discussion at the next AGC-DOT Joint Bridge Committee meeting.
~ 20 span prestressed girder bridge over the Tar River. ~ Closed drainage system on both sides of the bridge over the entire length. ~ Foundation types range from drilled piers to pipe piles.