State: KENTUCKY

Agency: KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET - DISTRICT 12

Project and/or Route Names: CR 5526 AT US 23 - (PAULEY BRIDGE) - PIKE COUNTY

Dates: 1984 - 1985

Rural and/or Urban: RURAL AND URBAN

Length: 0.2 MILES

Type of Improvement: NEW STRUCTURE OVER LEVISA FORK OF BIG SANDY RIVER

ADDING TURN LANES AND 5-LANE ENTRANCE LEG AT EXISTING

THREE-WAY 5-LANE INTERSECTION.

Firm's Structural Proj Mgr: ROBERT B. QUISENBERRY,P.E.,L.S.,V.P.-STRUCTURES, FIRM PRINCIPAL

Firm's Structural Proj Engr: PAUL L. HENDRICK, P.E., PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER

Firm's Roadway Proj Engr: MICHAEL G. BRUCE, P.E., L.S., VICE PRESIDENT, FIRM PRINCIPAL

Project Description :

Traffic studies, signalized intersection, surveys, a cost estimate and design plans for constructing a five-lane three-span commercial access structure over the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River with approaches and intersection with US 23 opposite US 119. Channelized left turn lanes were proposed for the existing four-lane US 23 and a southbound right turn lane added requiring widening of the existing pavement and maintenance of traffic details. Coordination was required with the site developer to insure compatible designs of street intersections and elevations.

The Consultant was responsible for:

1. All studies, cost estimates and recommendations for alignment.

2. All necessary field and office work to provide grade, drain and surfacing plans for construction of the project.

3. Structure design and hydraulic study for the bridge and box culvert extension.

4. Right-of-way plans and right-of-way plans for utilities and related services, including deed preparation for the project.

5. Attending a public meeting for the project.

6. Preparing drainage situations and calculations and compiling drainage folders for the project.

The Department was responsible for:

1. Existing roadway plans.

2. Soils investigation.