AASHTO Publications Maintenance Training Series: Roadway Drainage (1 PDH) TC3MN019-16-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: Shoulder, ditch, and pipe or culvert maintenance activities are performed frequently throughout the year. These activities are critical for avoiding hazardous roadway conditions and extending the life of pavements by controlling water flow along maintainable pathways. This course provides information on the purpose, function, and components of roadway drainage systems. This course reviews the components of shoulders and ditches, the purpose of a roadway drainage inventory, and the permits used in roadway drainage maintenance. Examples of existing drainage inventories are provided. In addition, the benefits of proper water removal are discussed through examples of drainage system issues, such as ponding and washouts, in order to emphasize the connection between good drainage and roadway safety. This training was developed as part of the Maintenance Training Series. To access all the trainings in the series, enroll in the TC3MN014-16-T1 course. Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council level IV. Target audience: This course is designed for those who manage operations programs and deal with oversight and quality assurance across broad geographic areas. This target audience also is involved with handling materials, scheduling, budgeting, and planning. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Identify the purpose and function of roadway drainage systems; • Identify eight components of roadway drainage systems; • Identify the purpose of a roadway drainage inventory; • Identify the purpose of permits in roadway drainage maintenance; and • Identify the components of shoulders and ditches.