SECTION 711 — WATERWAYS — WATERWAYS
711.01 Description.
This work includes constructing ditches, flumes, or gutters with Portland cement concrete, asphalt concrete, or other materials or combinations thereof, in reasonably close conformity with the required lines and grades.
711.02 Materials.
• Use gravel borrow base that conforms to Subsection M01.02. • Use Class A Concrete that conforms to SECTION 601. • Use Class 9.5 HMA surface course material, that conforms to Subsection M03.02. • Use cement mortar conforming to Subsection M04.03.5. • Use bedding sand that is natural or manufactured material conforming to AASHTO M6.
711.03 Construction Methods.
Excavation. Perform excavation for waterways according to SECTION 202 or 205. Asphalt Mixture Paving. Place a 6-in. layer of gravel borrow on a prepared subgrade to ensure that the layer conforms to the required grade and cross section after compaction. Spread the asphalt mixture on the prepared gravel borrow base, and compact by tamping or rolling to a finished depth of 3 in. Ensure that the finished surface conforms to the required lines, grades, and cross section. Cement Concrete Paving. Place a 6-in. layer of gravel borrow on a prepared subgrade so that it conforms to the required grade and cross section after compaction. Place the cement concrete on the gravel borrow base to the designated thickness. Ensure that the finished concrete surface conforms to the required lines, grades, and cross section. Construct expansion joints at the indicated locations and to the required dimensions.
711.04 Method of Measurement.
Waterway will be measured by the number of square yards provided. Widths and lengths are measured in the horizontal plane.
711.05 Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows.
Part 700 — Drainage and Selected Utility Accessories August 2025
SECTION 711 — WATERWAYS 700-33 Pay Item Pay Unit Waterway SY The Contract price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, including excavation (except Rock Excavation or Rock Excavation/Mechanical), trimming and fine grading including existing subgrade, Class 9.5 HMA, concrete or stone headers, if required, and for all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted. Trench Excavation – Rock, Trench Rock Excavation – Mechanical, or Channel Excavation Rock will be paid for separately as set forth in SECTION 202 or 205.
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