Federal Highway Administration

**Central Federal Lands Highway Division**

**Forest Highway Scoping Report**

# National Forest

**County**

**State**

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**Project Number**

**Project Name**

**Prepared By:**

## I. ROUTE DESCRIPTION

**State:**

**County:**

**Forest Name:**

**Route Number and Name (Forest and Local):**

**Route Location (include map):**

**Route Length:**

**Maintaining Agency:**

**Route Segments:**

> **Segment 1: Where to Where** *(use milepost or kilometer posts as
> applicable)*

+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+
| **Fun   | *     | ** | ** | **    | **      | **S | **P   | **Stru |
| ctional | *Terr | Ty | Po | ADT** | Vehicle | urf | aved/ | ctures |
| Cl      | ain** | pe | st |       | Cl      | ace | Bench | on     |
| assific |       | ** | ed |       | assific | Typ | Wi    | Seg    |
| ation** |       |    | S  |       | ation** | e** | dth** | ment** |
|         |       |    | pe |       |         |     |       |        |
|         |       |    | ed |       |         |     |       |        |
|         |       |    | ** |       |         |     |       |        |
+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+
|         | Flat  | 3R |    | Cur   | %       |     |       |        |
|         |       |    |    | rent: | Trucks: |     |       |        |
|         | Ro    | 4R |    | Proje |         |     |       |        |
|         | lling |    |    | cted: | %Buses: |     |       |        |
|         |       |    |    |       |         |     |       |        |
|         | Mou   |    |    |       | %RV's:  |     |       |        |
|         | ntain |    |    |       |         |     |       |        |
+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+

> **Segment 2: Where to Where** *(use milepost or kilometer posts as
> applicable)*

+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+
| **Fun   | *     | ** | ** | **    | **      | **S | **P   | **Stru |
| ctional | *Terr | Ty | Po | ADT** | Vehicle | urf | aved/ | ctures |
| Cl      | ain** | pe | st |       | Cl      | ace | Bench | on     |
| assific |       | ** | ed |       | assific | Typ | Wi    | Seg    |
| ation** |       |    | S  |       | ation** | e** | dth** | ment** |
|         |       |    | pe |       |         |     |       |        |
|         |       |    | ed |       |         |     |       |        |
|         |       |    | ** |       |         |     |       |        |
+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+
|         | Flat  | 3R |    | Cur   | %       |     |       |        |
|         |       |    |    | rent: | Trucks: |     |       |        |
|         | Ro    | 4R |    | Proje |         |     |       |        |
|         | lling |    |    | cted: | %Buses: |     |       |        |
|         |       |    |    |       |         |     |       |        |
|         | Mou   |    |    |       | %RV's:  |     |       |        |
|         | ntain |    |    |       |         |     |       |        |
+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+

> **Segment 3: Where to Where** *(use milepost or kilometer posts as
> applicable)*

+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+
| **Fun   | *     | ** | ** | **    | **      | **S | **P   | **Stru |
| ctional | *Terr | Ty | Po | ADT** | Vehicle | urf | aved/ | ctures |
| Cl      | ain** | pe | st |       | Cl      | ace | Bench | on     |
| assific |       | ** | ed |       | assific | Typ | Wi    | Seg    |
| ation** |       |    | S  |       | ation** | e** | dth** | ment** |
|         |       |    | pe |       |         |     |       |        |
|         |       |    | ed |       |         |     |       |        |
|         |       |    | ** |       |         |     |       |        |
+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+
|         | Flat  | 3R |    | Cur   | %       |     |       |        |
|         |       |    |    | rent: | Trucks: |     |       |        |
|         | Ro    | 4R |    | Proje |         |     |       |        |
|         | lling |    |    | cted: | %Buses: |     |       |        |
|         |       |    |    |       |         |     |       |        |
|         | Mou   |    |    |       | %RV's:  |     |       |        |
|         | ntain |    |    |       |         |     |       |        |
+---------+-------+----+----+-------+---------+-----+-------+--------+

**Project Funding:**

**Fiscal Year:**

**Funding Type:**

**Construction Cost:**

**Seasonal Restrictions:**

**Construction Season:**

**Field Work Season:**

> **Other Restrictions** *(are there events like stock drives, carnivals
> or other festivals that would interfere with project development
> activities or construction)***:**

**II. CONTACTS**

The following people have been designated as primary contacts for
Project Development activities that may occur subsequent to the scoping
effort:

**National Forest:**

Name:

Title:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Responsible For:

**County:**

Name:

Title:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Responsible For:

**State:**

Name:

Title:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Responsible For:

**FHWA-CFLHD:**

Name:

Title:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Responsible For:

**Consultant:**

Name:

Title:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

## Responsible For:

## III. AVAILABLE DATA

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      Pre-Programming                                     On File     Available     
      Scoping Report                                                  From:         

      General                                             On File     Available     
      Management Plan                                                 From:         

      Road Inventory                                      On File     Available     
      Program (RIP)                                                   From:         
      Data                                                                          

      As Builts / As                                      On File     Available     
      Constructed                                                     From:         

      Previous Project                                    On File     Available     
      Plans                                                           From:         

      Construction                                        On File     Available     
      Records                                                         From:         

      Survey Data                                                                   

                            Digital Ortho Quarter         On File     Available     
                            Quads                                     From:         

                            Digital Raster Graphics       On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            Quad Maps                     On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            GPS Trace / Data              On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            Tax Maps                      On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            Utility Agreements            On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            BLM Master Title Plats        On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

      Geographic                                          On File     Available     
      Information                                                     From:         
      Systems Data                                                                  

      Right-of-Way                                        On File     Available     
      Information                                                     From:         

      Bridge Inspection                                   On File     Available     
      Report                                                          From:         

      Engineering                                         On File     Available     
      Studies / Reports                                               From:         

                            Geotechnical Reports          On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            Pavements/Materials           On File     Available     
                            Reports                                   From:         

                            Hydraulics Report             On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            Bridge Scour Evaluation       On File     Available     
                            Report                                    From:         

                            Transportation/Traffic        On File     Available     
                            Reports                                   From:         

                            Accident Reports / Data       On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

                            Environmental Reports         On File     Available     
                                                                      From:         

      National Forest                                     On File     Available     
      Map                                                             From:         

      Forest Service                                      On File     Available     
      Roads Analysis                                                  From:         
  --- ----------------- --- ------------------------- --- ------- --- ------------- --------

## IV. REGULATORY FOREST HIGHWAY SELECTION CRITERIA *(Send this to the Forest Service prior to Scoping to have them answer the questions in this Section.)*

1.  Describe the primary highway related needs for improvement of this
    route (safety, operational, capacity, structural deficiency, travel
    corridor demand, system continuity, etc.):

2.  Describe the secondary needs for improvement of this route (improve
    water quality, etc.):

3.  How would improvement of this route aid in the development, use,
    protection and administration of the National Forest System (NFS)
    and its renewable resources?

4.  How would improvement of this route aid in the enhancement of
    economic development at the local, regional and national level?

5.  How would improvement of this route aid in the continuity of the
    transportation network serving the NFS and its dependent
    communities?

6.  How would improvement of this route aid in the mobility of the
    transportation network and the goods and services provided?

7.  How would improvement of this route aid in the improvement of the
    transportation network for economy of operation, maintenance and
    safety of its users?

8.  How would improvement of this route aid in the protection and
    enhancement of the rural environment associated with the NFS and its
    renewable and nonrenewable resources?

9.  Have there been public requests for improvement of the route?

10. Have there been political requests for the improvement of the route?

11. Will there be potential public and private development as a result
    of the improvement of the route?

## V. FUNCTIONAL DISCIPLINE CONSIDERATIONS

###### SAFETY

1.  Provide accident history if available (Sources: USFS, County, State
    or Local Police may have data). If not available, obtain anecdotal
    accident information or look for evidence of crashes.

    i.  Date requested:

    ii. Source:

    iii. Describe number and types of crashes, severity and areas of
         concentration. Attach accident reports if necessary to help
         describe crash history:

2.  Describe any potential problems with sight distance, clear zone,
    roadside hazards (including headwalls, culverts, trees, utilities,
    etc.), pedestrian or animal crossings or unusual traffic conditions:

3.  If the scope of the project is 3R and the profile of the roadway is
    raised, will the roadway and foreslopes still fit on the existing
    bench? Will the foreslopes still be an acceptable slope? Will the
    new pavement edge drop-offs be less than 2 inches in height?

4.  If the scope of the project is 3R and the profile of the roadway is
    raised, will roadside and median barriers be the correct height?

5.  Does the existing guardrail meet current standards? Terminal
    sections? Bridge rail? Transitions? Other roadside or median
    barriers?

6.  Any areas where guardrail should be added or removed?

7.  Are sign supports crashworthy if located within the clear zone?

8.  Are permanent sign panels in good condition for both day and night,
    clearly understood and in compliance with the MUTCD? Are passing
    zones and other pavement markings appropriate?

9.  Describe any special permanent traffic control management. Any
    special signs, markings, supports, rumble strips or traffic signals
    required? Any new traffic patterns to be established?

10. Describe temporary traffic control management. Include any
    restrictions for widths, seasons, structures, etc. Any time of year
    when the road can be closed? Will the road be open to all vehicles
    or will use be restricted (shuttles only, school bus and mail
    vehicles only, etc.)?

11. Any temporary diversions to be constructed or detours that need to
    be planned? Consider existing bridge/structure locations and
    possible construction phasing requirements:

12. Any traffic restrictions for rush hours, weekends and holidays?

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a.  **UTILITIES**

    1.  Are there any known utilities that may need to be relocated or
        avoided? Describe the location and type of the utilities.
        Identify the agency(s) responsible for utility issue
        coordination, relocation and for any costs associated with
        utility issues. Develop and include a contact list:

    2.  List any special considerations regarding utilities (hazardous
        or environmentally sensitive situations, time restrictions on
        interruption of service, security sensitive utilities, the
        effect of changing grade above or below a utility, the time or
        process needed to redesign and relocate utilities (if known),
        etc.):

    3.  Are there any existing utility agreements or easements between
        the roadway owner and the utility owner? What are the terms of
        the agreements and/or easements?

    4.  Any irrigation ditches within the project corridor? Are there
        time constraints or mandatory operation periods? List
        owner/contact person if available:

b.  **PERMITS**

+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| ##### PERMIT                       | **REQUIRED?**  | **TO BE        |
|                                    |                | OBTAINED BY:** |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Corps of Engineers Section 404  | Nationwide     |                |
| Permit]{.underline}:**             |                |                |
|                                    | Individual     |                |
| Will the project require           |                |                |
| discharging fill into wetland(s)?  |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Will the project require           |                |                |
| discharging fill into a perennial  |                |                |
| stream?                            |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Or                                 |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Discharging fill into an           |                |                |
| intermittent or ephemeral stream?  |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Or                                 |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Discharging fill in a pond or      |                |                |
| lake?                              |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Will any fill be placed below the  |                |                |
| ordinary high water mark?          |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Will there be any channelization   |                |                |
| or channel changes required?       |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is a Nationwide or Individual      |                |                |
| Permit Required?                   |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Take photos of any potential       |                |                |
| impact areas of wetlands and       |                |                |
| streams. Identify photo locations  |                |                |
| on a site map.                     |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| \*Photos are extremely helpful in  |                |                |
| assessing permit needs, in         |                |                |
| completing applications and        |                |                |
| providing the Corps useful         |                |                |
| information for their decision     |                |                |
| document. Photos are required as   |                |                |
| part of the documentation in some  |                |                |
| Corps Districts.                   |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[NPDES Permit]{.underline}:**    | 1 to 5         |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Will 1 to 5 or 5 or more acres of  | 5 or more      |                |
| land be disturbed?                 |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is the project on Tribal lands?    |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is the project subject to any      |                |                |
| County or Local sediment/erosion   |                |                |
| management plan?                   |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is the project subject to a State  |                |                |
| or Basin sediment/erosion          |                |                |
| management plan?                   |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is the Cooperator willing to       |                |                |
| assume responsibility for the      |                |                |
| NPDES Permit upon completion of    |                |                |
| construction?                      |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Other                           |                |                |
| Perm                               |                |                |
| its/Authorizations]{.underline}:** |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are any of the following permits   |                |                |
| required or potentially required?  |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| > Forest Service Special Use       |                |                |
| > Permit                           |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Staging Area?                    |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Disposal/Waste Area?             |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Material Source?                 |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Asphalt or Concrete batch plant? |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Utility line or buried pipe?     |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Other?                           |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > State Dewatering permit?         |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Local, County or State Air       |                |                |
| > Quality Permit?                  |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > County Road Access or            |                |                |
| > Encroachment permit?             |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > State Highway Access or          |                |                |
| > Encroachment permit?             |                |                |
| >                                  |                |                |
| > Stream alteration permit?        |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are you aware of any other permits |                |                |
| that may be required?              |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+

c.  **ENVIRONMENT**

+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **TASK**                           | **REQUIRED?**  | **TO BE        |
|                                    |                | COMPLETED      |
|                                    |                | BY:**          |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[NEPA Document]{.underline}:**   |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| What is the anticipated type of    |                |                |
| document (Cat. Ex., EA or EIS)?    |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Who made the determination?        |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| If CFLHD is doing the NEPA         |                |                |
| document, who will be doing the    |                |                |
| resource surveys (T&E species,     |                |                |
| rare plants, cultural resources,   |                |                |
| etc.)?                             |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[FWS -- Section 7                |                |                |
| Concurrence]{.underline}:**        |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is a Biological                    |                |                |
| Assessment/Evaluation required?    |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are there any State listed         |                |                |
| species?                           |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is the project located within 100  |                |                |
| miles of the coast (National       |                |                |
| Oceanic and Atmospheric            |                |                |
| Administration (NOAA), Fisheries   |                |                |
| jurisdiction)?                     |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[SHPO -- Section 106             |                |                |
| Concurrence]{.underline}:**        |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are any items within the project   |                |                |
| area on or eligible for listing on |                |                |
| the National Historic Register?    |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is a Cultural Resource Survey      |                |                |
| required?                          |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Tribal/TCP                      |                |                |
| Issues]{.underline}:**             |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are there any tribes who will have |                |                |
| an interest in the project?        |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are there any Traditional Cultural |                |                |
| Properties (TCP's) near the road?  |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Section 4(f)]{.underline}:**    |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Do Section 4(f) DOT requirements   |                |                |
| apply?                             |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Wetlands]{.underline}:**        |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is a wetland delineation survey    |                |                |
| required?                          |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Other Concerns]{.underline}:**  |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is there any known or possible     |                |                |
| hazardous waste on the project     |                |                |
| (lead paint, asbestos, underground |                |                |
| storage tanks, unidentified 55     |                |                |
| gallon drums, abandoned buildings, |                |                |
| etc.)?                             |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Is the road a designated Scenic    |                |                |
| Byway or Backway?                  |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are there any rivers in the        |                |                |
| project area that are designated a |                |                |
| State or National Wild and Scenic  |                |                |
| River?                             |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are there any Water Quality issues |                |                |
| that may require a monitoring      |                |                |
| plan?                              |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are any Storm Water Management     |                |                |
| devices required? If so, what are  |                |                |
| the design criteria?               |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Will there be a lot of controversy |                |                |
| about the project? Are there       |                |                |
| active environmental groups in the |                |                |
| area?                              |                |                |
|                                    |                |                |
| Are there any wildlife or aquatic  |                |                |
| organism crossing/passage issues?  |                |                |
+------------------------------------+----------------+----------------+

d.  **SURVEY**

    1.  Is any existing survey, mapping or GIS information available?

    2.  What type of survey is recommended for the project?

        i.  Describe the terrain:

        ii. Take pictures

        iii. Is it open to the sky for aerial topography (if sunlight
             can penetrate the tree canopy, LiDAR may be effective)?

        iv. Will there be any possible realignments?

        v.  How wide a corridor will need to be mapped?

        vi. Are recommendations consistent with the 3R Survey Matrix?

    3.  Are there special features that require precise location (walls,
        fences, complicated utilities, arch. Sites, wetlands, bridges,
        other structures, etc.)?

    4.  Are there any existing control monumentation records?

    5.  Get GPS positions at the beginning, end and any significant
        locations throughout the project.

e.  **RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)**

    1.  List the agency(s) and contact(s) who will coordinate and pay
        for any ROW. Inform them about the basics of Federal Acquisition
        requirements:

    2.  Is there an existing ROW corridor along the route? If so,
        provide any available documents or plans.

    3.  If ROW plans need to be prepared for acquisition, determine the
        agency responsible for preparing documents, list which format
        they should follow, or special document requirements, identify
        Local and State recordation requirements for the documents and
        whether the ROW grantee needs to acquire a fee or easement
        interest:

    4.  Approximate number of private parcels along the route:

    5.  How many of these private parcels will be affected by the
        improvements made to the route?

    6.  For Federal land, are there existing Special Use Permits or
        easements for the road? Will the agency require conversion of
        existing permits and easements, or develop a new ROW with a DOT
        Highway Easement Deed (except in rare cases, the DOT ROW
        authority will be used for establishing ROW on Federal land)?

    7.  Are there any special ROW fencing requirements?

f.  **GEOTECHNICAL**

    1.  Describe the soils in the project vicinity:

    2.  Any evidence of swelling/shrinking soils or areas of distress?
        Take pictures of distressed areas:

    3.  Are there any other obvious geological features on the project
        (sinkholes, slides, bogs, standing water, slope stability
        problems, etc.)?

    4.  Any rock fall issues or considerations?

    5.  Give locations of borrow pits, stone quarries or any material
        sources. Describe access and any restrictions:

    6.  Any permits, easements or agreements necessary for drilling?

g.  **PAVEMENTS**

    1.  Describe any areas of pavement distress (take pictures):

    2.  Does the distress appear to be related to subgrade failures,
        oxidation, poor drainage or other problems? Are there areas that
        have required frequent maintenance?

    3.  Any areas of special concern for pavement design (bus parking,
        bus stops, heavy pedestrian traffic, horse crossings, etc.)?

    4.  For 3R projects, what is the anticipated structural section
        (i.e. -- pulverized pavement, new asphalt, foamed asphalt base
        course, etc.)?

    5.  Is there any information on existing asphalt and base depths?

h.  **HYDROLOGY / HYDRAULICS**

    1.  Photograph and describe location and type of known drainage
        problems.

    2.  Describe location, size, shape, material, and condition of all
        drainage structures to be retained. Describe evidence of
        scour/erosion at inlets/outlets, deposition of sediment or
        debris at inlets/outlets, abrasion or corrosion of pipe,
        presence of riprap aprons at inlets/outlets, any associated
        roadway embankment stability concerns. Photograph inlets,
        outlets, and other cited problems.

    3.  Photograph and describe any channel migration concerns or
        anticipated stabilization work (photograph channel looking up
        and downstream).

    4.  Does the project potentially impact a floodplain regulated by
        FEMA? Is there potential for the floodplain to be encroached
        upon by roadway fill? If yes, get the name of the local
        floodplain administrator.

    5.  Is there potential for embankment and/or retaining walls being
        located along streams/channels or floodplains? If yes, describe.

    6.  Any overriding (superceding CFL Design Manual) local or state
        requirements for roadway overtopping, backwater, freeboard,
        design floods, or hydrologic methods at bridged waterways?

    7.  Is there a minimum design flood (in years) or other criteria
        proposed for culvert and/or roadway drainage design?

    8.  Any fish passage issues? If so, describe issues and locations.

    9.  Is the project located within 100 miles of the West coast
        (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
        fisheries jurisdiction)?

    10. Are any stream and/or floodplain restoration efforts
        anticipated? If so, describe.

    11. Are any low-water crossings anticipated? If so, describe.

    12. For existing bridges over waterways, has the bridge been
        evaluated for scour susceptibility? If yes, obtain Bridge Scour
        Evaluation Report.

i.  **HIGHWAY DESIGN**

    1.  Describe any horizontal and vertical alignment problems:

    2.  Intersection problems:

    3.  List the Public Access approach roads within the project limits
        *(it is not necessary to list all driveways, just public access
        roads)*:

+-------------+-------------+---------------------------+-------------+
| ####        | **          | > **Paved/Bench Width**   | **De        |
| #  Milepost | Direction** |                           | scription** |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------+-------------+
|             |             |                           |             |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------+-------------+
|             |             |                           |             |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------+-------------+
|             |             |                           |             |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------+-------------+
|             |             |                           |             |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------+-------------+

4.  Are there any private driveways within the project limits? List the
    approximate number of driveways. Is there a County or Forest
    Standard for treatment of driveways (i.e. -- standard widths, radii,
    paved length, etc.)?

5.  Maintenance Problems:

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6.  Describe any parking areas and pullouts included in the project.
    Will the parking areas and pullouts be reconstructed? If so, who
    will provide the layouts?

7.  Are projected bicycle and pedestrian uses accommodated?

8.  Are any retaining walls needed along the project? What types of
    retaining walls will be considered?

9.  Describe other roadway features to be rehabilitated or rebuilt (i.e.
    -- picnic areas, entrance gates, concession areas, rest areas, bus
    shelters, etc.). Who will provide design plans?

10. Any vistas or vegetation to preserve (take pictures):

11. Is there a specific seeding season for revegetation efforts? Obtain
    the seed mix from the Forest for incorporation into the Special
    Contract Requirements:

12. Any special architectural or decorative aspects to be incorporated
    into design (stone masonry guard wall, stone curb, rock facing,
    etc.)?

13. Are there any realignment options that should be considered?
    Describe the alternatives and reasons for evaluation:

14. Is this project part of a series of projects? Is it completion of a
    defaulted contract? Describe any projects, under design or
    construction by any agency that may affect this project:

15. Have there been any construction problems on previous projects?
    Contact the Construction office for further details:

16. Discuss any restrictions for construction equipment (limited working
    space, no driving on newly paved areas, etc.):

17. Are there load or hauling restrictions on the project or on roads
    leading to the project?

18. List potential staging areas and any restriction or access problems:

19. Any potential water sources within or near the project?

20. Are there plans or proposals for other developments along the route
    that could interfere or be coordinated with the road project?

21. Is there any way to get a report or listing from maintenance
    personnel about problem sites, accident history or other areas of
    concern?

22. Any special fencing (wildlife, landscaping, bison containment) along
    the project? Will it need to be replaced in kind or with another
    type? Take pictures of special fencing to be replaced in kind:

23. Identify any design concerns not previously covered. These may
    include political and legal concerns, expected materials shortages,
    impacted property owners, any compensatory work regarding impacted
    property, any public opposition to the project, any potentially
    dangerous situations to CFLHD employees:

####### BRIDGE

###### Provide available structure site data. Document typical roadway section, approach rail, potential environmental issues, and apparent ROW limits. When available, obtain roadway plan and profile sheets, mapping, and ROW limits. 

###### Describe existing structures (bridges, retaining walls, tunnels). Include type, span lengths, dimensions, apparent condition, railing, and existing utilities. Describe bridge opening (waterway) characteristics. Document any visible scour, deposition of sediment, or apparent instabilities around the structure. When available, obtain as-built plans, inspection reports, structure ratings, and foundation and hydraulic information. Provide photos of all structures, any apparent deficiencies, and upstream and downstream stream channels. 

###### Discuss preliminary options for structure type, layout, and alignment. Identify proposed structure requirements, including number of lanes, sidewalk, utility, overload vehicle, and aesthetic requirements. 

## 

**VI. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS** *(Provide a narrative or brief description
of the proposed improvements for each functional area)*

A.  **SAFETY**

B.  **UTILITIES**

C.  **PERMITS**

D.  **ENVIRONMENT**

E.  **SURVEY**

F.  **RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)**

G.  **GEOTECHNICAL**

H.  **PAVEMENTS**

I.  **HYDROLOGY / HYDRAULICS**

J.  **HIGHWAY DESIGN**

K.  **BRIDGE**

#### HIGHWAY DESIGN STANDARDS

**Design Standards \_\_\_\_AASHTO \_\_\_\_STATE \_\_\_\_OTHER**

**Design
Vehicle:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Design Speed:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(mph/kmh) Posted Speed
Limit:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(mph/kmh)**

+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **DESIGN     | **EXISTING | **S       | **P       | **REMARKS /     |
| CRITERIA**   | CO         | TANDARD** | ROPOSED** | POSSIBLE        |
|              | NDITIONS** |           |           | VARIANCES**     |
+==============+============+===========+===========+=================+
| **Travel Way |            |           |           |                 |
| Width (m or  |            |           |           |                 |
| ft)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Shoulder   |            |           |           |                 |
| Width (m or  |            |           |           |                 |
| ft)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Horizontal |            |           |           |                 |
| Curvature    |            |           |           |                 |
| (min.        |            |           |           |                 |
| radius, m or |            |           |           |                 |
| ft)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Su         |            |           |           |                 |
| perelevation |            |           |           |                 |
| (%)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Su         |            |           |           |                 |
| perelevation |            |           |           |                 |
| Runoff (m or |            |           |           |                 |
| ft)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Vertical   |            | K sag =   | K sag =   |                 |
| Curvature (K |            |           |           |                 |
| value =      |            | K crest = | K crest = |                 |
| L/A)**       |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Crown      |            |           |           |                 |
| (%)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Gradient   |            |           |           |                 |
| (max. %)**   |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Stopping   |            |           |           |                 |
| Sight        |            |           |           |                 |
| Distance (m  |            |           |           |                 |
| or ft)**     |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Horizontal |            |           |           |                 |
| Clearance to |            |           |           |                 |
| Structures   |            |           |           |                 |
| (m or ft)    |            |           |           |                 |
| (tunnels and |            |           |           |                 |
| bridge       |            |           |           |                 |
| un           |            |           |           |                 |
| derpasses)** |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Vertical   |            |           |           |                 |
| Clearance to |            |           |           |                 |
| Structures   |            |           |           |                 |
| (m or ft)**  |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Bridge     |            |           |           |                 |
| Width (m or  |            |           |           |                 |
| ft)**        |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Bridge     |            |           |           |                 |
| Loading (MS  |            |           |           |                 |
| or HS)**     |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Bridge     |            |           |           |                 |
| Railing      |            |           |           |                 |
| (AASHTO      |            |           |           |                 |
| Criteria or  |            |           |           |                 |
| Crash        |            |           |           |                 |
| Tested)**    |            |           |           |                 |
+--------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------------+

**[Roadside Design]{.underline}:** *(Discuss recommended clear zone,
proposed clear zone and any reasons for variations)*

**Approved for Distribution:**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

########  Project Manager Date

##### DISTRIBUTION

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####### [National Forest]{.underline} {#national-forest-1 .unnumbered}

Local Forest

District Office

Regional Office

Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division
(CFLHD)

Project Manager

Highway Design Manager

Lead Designer

Survey Manager

ROW/Utilities Engineer

Environmental Planning Engineer (if they are preparing the document)

Permits (if NPDES and/or other permits are required)

Pavement Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Materials Engineer

Hydraulics Engineer

Safety Engineer

Bridge Engineer

Planning and Programs Engineer

######### County

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