235Temporary Erosion Check

235.01 Description. This work consists of furnishing, constructing and maintaining

baled hay or straw erosion checks for the rete ntion of soil along the toe of fill slopes, around inlets, swale areas, small ditches, sediment basins and other areas as directed by the Engineer in accordance with the requirements sh own on the plans and these specifications. Also, the work includes removing and disposing of the erosion checks and silt accumulations as directed by the Engineer. Measurement and payment for temporary erosion checks will be made only when ordered and a pay item is included in the bid schedule of the proposal. The quantity is estimated for bidding purposes only and will be dependent upon actual conditions that occur during construction of the project.

235.02 Materials. Approved Type I or II baled hay or straw material shall be

rectangular in shape with a minimum length of 32 inches and shall meet the requirements of Subsection 715.05. The wooden stakes us ed in securing the baled material in place shall be approximately 2 inches by 2 inches x 34 inches meeting the approval of the Engineer.

235.03 Construction Requirements.

235.03.1 General. The erosion checks shall be constructed at the locations and

according to the requirements shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Erosion checks required along the toe of fill slopes shall be constructed prior to grading operations at the site. For other locations, the erosion checks shall be constructed when directed by the Engineer. The soil shall be excavated at least three inches in depth to embed the baled material.