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AppendicesA. Maps of Forest Roads (State, County, and ML-3, 4, and 5 FS Roads) 38B. State Roads 45C. County Road Cooperative Agreements . 46D. Forest Service ML-3, 4, and 5 Roads . 48E. Maintenance Levels . . 51F. Traffic Service Levels . . 52G. Road Management Objectives . . 53H. Summary of Current Plan Direction 63I. Assessment of Issues (Step 4) 69J. Assessment of Road Stream Crossings . 99K. Public Involvement 1291. Letter soliciting comments2. Mailing list3. Public commentsL. Glossary 145Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 37
Appendix A. Maps of Forest RoadsState, County, and ML-3, 4, and 5 Forest Service Roads(See separate electronic document for these seven maps).(Angelina NF Index Map to be inserted)Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 38
(Angelina NF Map 1 of 6 to be inserted)Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 39
(Angelina NF Map 2 of 6 to be inserted)Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 40
(Angelina NF Map 3 of 6 to be inserted)Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 41
(Angelina NF Map 4 of 6 to be inserted)Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 42
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Appendix B. State RoadsAngelina National ForestState HighwaysRoad IDLengthFM 1196FM 1277FM 1669FM 1751FM 1992FM 2109FM 2189FM 2390FM 2558FM 2743FM 2782FM 2851FM 2923FM 3124FM 3127FM 3127 SpurFM 3173FM 3185FM 3373FM 705FM 842FM 95FM 83TX 103TX 147TX 63TX R255US 21US 69US 24.0RemarksForest Highway (5.9 miles)Forest HighwayForest HighwayForest Highway (5.4 miles)Forest HighwayForest HighwayForest HighwayForest HighwayForest Highway (20.8 miles)Forest Highway (8.5 miles)390.8Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 45
Appendix C. County Road Coop AgreementsAngelina National ForestRoad Coop AgreementsRoad IDAngelina are HudspethANG-ChambersANG-Dead ManANG-Durham RanchANG-Forest HopsonANG-GuidreyANG-HopsonvilleANG-Kitchen CemeteryANG-Martin CochranANG-Molly WoodANG-Moore Farm RoadANG-Old Johnson SchoolANG-OziasANG-Palmer IvyANG-Parker Point RoadANG-Plum Ridge RoadANG-Plum Ridge RoadANG-Roland MarshallANG-Roxie Point RoadANG-Sam HawkinsANG-Sandy CreekANG-ThorntonANG-Zavalla CemeteryANG-ZS RobertsRoad NameCyclone Hill RdBouton Lake RdVernon School RdBlue Hole RdFaye Smith RoadHammer RoadOld ConcordOld Cyclone Hill RoadHawkins RoadNancyBoykin Cemetery RoadWest Kitchen Cemetery RoadStanley Creek RoadShorewood AcresMoore Farm RoadEast Craven RoadWalker RoadParker Point RoadOld Road 306Old Road 306Marshall RoadFaye Smith RoadOzias Church RoadPittman RoadThornton RoadHawkins CountyCountyFSCountyCountyForest Highway and PFSRForest Highway and PFSRAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 46Forest Highway and PFSRForest Highway and PFSR
Jasper 9JAS-061JAS-062JAS-7JAS-8JAS-9Nacogdoches County361San Augustine County300 East300 East300 West316318SAA-3000SAA-319SAA-3400SAA-491 NSAA-491 SSAA-R 304ESAA-R 304ESAA-R 304WSAA-R 317Bouton LakeVernon School RoadBlue HoleAldridgeJoseph ConnMadduxLeeLeeGaging Station RoadBoykin RoadBoundary RoadEbenezer RoadEllis RoadMcGee Bend RoadBoykin tyCountyCountyCountyPrivateUnknownForest Highway and PFSRSouthern Forest Highway and PFSRForest Highway and PFSRForest Highway and PFSRLong BellMurphys HillPergan RoadMacedonia Cemetery RoadPrice RoadSnell Wood Church RoadLucas Cemetery RoadBrooklandBrooklandOak GroveFSCountyFSCountyAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 47Forest Highway and PFSRForest Highway and PFSRForest Highway and PFSRPFSR
Appendix D. Forest Service ML-3, 4, and 5 RoadsAngelina National ForestForest Service ML-3, 4, and 5 RoadsRoad IDRoad Name300 EastBannister300 1Frost302Cyclone Hill302AOil303Bouton Lake304ALucas CreekTownsend Recreation Area:305TownsendTownsend Loop ATownsend Loop BTownsend Loop C3053Barnes3056Roberson Spur3056Roberson Spur306EBig Pond307Major Smith3070Rock Crusher307AYellow Jacket BR307AYellow Jacket BR308308BConcord308CChurch308GFox Camp308HMudd Creek3094Luce311Beech311B312313Boykin Springs313Boykin Springs313ASand Hill313ASand vedPavedAggregateDirtADDDDDDDDDDDAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 48DDDDDDDDABDDRemarksForest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSR
314Blue Hole316Long Bell316AHardikner Creek317Oak Grove317AParker Creek318Murphy’s Hill318AMurphy’s Spur322Bayou Recreation Area323District Office/W.C.324Shearwood324AShearwood Spur325BBlackland BR326Aldridge326AAldridge Spur327Joseph Conn329Clear Creek332McGee Bend333Sandy Creek333Sandy Creek333AKreut333AKreut334Harvey Creek335Lee335Lee335BShay Bark335C335C1Caney Creek Recreation Area:336Knightsley336KnightsleyDogwood LoopPine LoopElm LoopHickory LoopMaple Loop337Hensarling338Admin Site338ALump Road340Kochley341Bowers342Agan343 North343 South344Pophers345Steptoe SFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSAggregateImproved DirtDirtImproved gateAggregateDirtAggregateAggregateImproved DirtAggregateImproved DirtPavedPavedAggregateImproved gateAggregateAADDDDDCCCDDDDDDDAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 49Forest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSRForest Highway / PFSRPFSR
eWash BranchLabeNorthwestNorthwest SpurElrodLick BranchMill CreekLoisMottJubileeBig BranchRockyBulletJoAnnFerguson’s FindSouthern PacificPisgahHog BranchLog CrossingMoss HillPrairie CreekPrairie Creek SpurChicken RoadY’BarboBlountGarden SpotArriolaHardwoodPettijohnJack CreekSpring eAggregateAggregateImproved DirtAggregateAggregateImproved DirtImproved DirtImproved DirtImproved DirtImproved DirtAggregateImproved DirtAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 50CCCDDDCDCCDDDDCDDDDCDCDCDDCCDDCCCDDDCPFSR
Appendix E. Maintenance LevelsPARAMETERSService LifeTraffic Type12IntermittentService-ClosedStatusOpen fornon-motorized uses.Closed toMotorized traffictraffic.45Constant Service or Intermittent Service - Open Status(Some uses may be restricted under 36 CFR 261.50)Administrative,All National Forest Traffic - General Use and d,commercial haul.High clearance,All types - passenger cars to large commercial vehiclespick-up, 4x4,log trucks, etc.Traffic volume increases with maintenance levelNone, Native, or Aggregate (may be dustAggregate (usually dust abated) or Pavedabated)Vehicle TypeClosed-N/ATraffic VolumeTypical SurfaceClosed-N/AAll typesTravel SpeedUser d-N/AAll TypesLocalCollectorTraffic ohibit orEliminateDiscourage orProhibit cars.Accept orDiscourage highclearancevehicles.Closed-N/A3Travel speed increases with maintenance levelNot a considerationLow PriorityModeratePriorityHigh ArterialArterialArterialA, B, CTraffic Service Level increases with Maintenance LevelEncourage,EncourageEncourageAcceptAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 51
Appendix F. Traffic Service LevelsABFlowFree flowing withadequate parkingfacilities.VolumesUncontrolled; willaccommodate theexpected trafficvolumes.Mixed; includes thecritical vehicle and allvehicles normally foundon public roads.VehicleTypesCCongested during heavytraffic such as duringpeak logging or recreationactivities.Occasionally controlledduring heavy use periods.Interrupted by limitedpassing facilities, orslowed by the roadcondition.Erratic; frequentlycontrolled as thecapacity is reached.Mixed; includes thecritical vehicle and allvehicles normally foundon public roads.Controlled mix;accommodates allvehicle types includingthe critical vehicle.Some use may becontrolled to vehicletypes.Special provisions maybe needed. Somevehicles will havedifficulty negotiatingsome segments.Most protection isprovided bymanagement.Critical VehicleClearances areadequate to allow freetravel. Overloadpermits are required.Traffic controls neededwhere clearances aremarginal. Overloadpermits are requiredSafetySafety features are apart of the design.TrafficManagementNormally limited toregulatory, warning,and guide signs andpermitsHigh priority in design.Some protection isaccomplished by trafficmanagement.Employed to reduce trafficvolume and conflicts.User CostsMinimize;transportationefficiency is important.Generally higher than "A"because of slower speedsand increased delays.AlignmentDesign speeds is thepredominant factorwithin feasibletopographic limitations.Influenced more stronglyby topography than byspeed and efficiency.Road SurfaceStable and smooth withlittle or no dust,considering the normalseason of use.Stable for thepredominant traffic for thenormal use season.Periodic dust control forheavy use orenvironmental reasons.Smoothness iscommensurate with thedesign speed.Traffic controls arefrequently neededduring periods of highuse by the dominantresource activity.Not important; efficiencyof travel may be tradedfor lower constructioncosts.Generally dictated bytopographic featuresand environmentalfactors. Design speedsare generally low.May not be stable underall traffic or weatherconditions during thenormal use season.Surface rutting,roughness, and dustmay be present, butcontrolled forenvironmental orinvestment protection.Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 52DFlow is slow or may be blockedby an activity. Two-way trafficis difficult and may requirebacking to pass.Intermittent and usuallycontrolled. Volume is limited tothat associated with the singlepurpose.Single use; not designed formixed traffic. Some vehiclesmay not be able to negotiate.Concurrent use traffic isrestricted.Some vehicles may not be ableto negotiate. Loads may haveto be off-loaded and walked in.The need for protection isminimized by low speeds andstrict traffic controls.Used to discourage or prohibittraffic other than thatassociated with the singlepurpose.Not considered.Dictated by topography,environmental factors, and thedesign and critical vehiclelimitations. Speed is notimportant.Rough and irregular. Travelwith low clearance vehicles isdifficult. Stable during dryconditions. Rutting and dustingcontrolled only for soil andwater protection.
Appendix G. Road Management ObjectivesUnited StatesDepartment ofAgricultureForestServiceNational Forests andGrasslands in TexasSOFile Code: 7730Route To:701 N. First StreetLufkin, TX 75901Phone 936-639-8501TDD# 936-639-8560Date: July 7, 1999Subject: Road Maintenance Objectives (RMOs)To: District RangersEnclosed are the RMOs for the Forest. They have been approved for use Forestwide. Ifyou have a project that requires an exception to these generic RMOs, then you candevelop and approve a new RMO that meets the specific project requirements. Specificproject RMOs can be approved by the District Ranger.s/GlennP. DonnahoeGLENN DONNAHOEActing Team LeaderHeritage, Recreation, Lands,Engineering and Information Systemscc:R. GravesS. LewisJ. WhiteN. SnobergerL. FeltsB. RasbearyB. BrelandG. BibleD. BennerD. PhillipsG. WeickL. BonnerD. PetersonG. IppolitoAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 53
NATIONAL FORESTS & GRASSLANDS IN TEXASROAD MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES (RMO)Maintenance Level 4 and 5 RoadsI. DESIGN, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIAMAINTENANCE LEVEL: ML 4: Moderate degree of user comfortML 5: High degree of user comfortRecreation roads are subject to seasonal closureTRAFFIC SERVICE LEVEL: ML 4: TSL C & BML 5: TSL B & AFUNCTIONAL CLASS:ML 4: Local – 57.1 milesCollector – 25.7 milesArterial – 0 milesML 5: Local – 38.6 milesCollector – 0 milesArterial – 0 milesA. Design CriteriaPrimary Road Users:Mixed traffic including public, recreational, commercial, suburban, mail, medicaland law enforcement travel needs.B. Traffic Requirements – Traffic consists of cars, pickups, school buses, mail carriers,local law enforcement and rescue squad emergency vehicles and touring buses. Sometractor trailer, commercial and industrial carriers.1. Design Vehicle – Cars and tractor-trailers operating at the maximum legal weightof 85,000 pounds.2. Design Speed – Speed limits should be determined based upon road alignmentand geometry and meeting state requirements.3. Safety – Provide for surfacing material to support design vehicles within theapproved design speed limit for each road. Provide for minimum 8 foot safetyzones on each side of the road. Signing shall conform to the latest edition of theTX MUTCD.4. Environmental – Design criteria and standards are consistent with the Standardsand Guidelines contained in the Revised Forest Land and Resource ManagementPlan, 1996. A project Environmental Analysis and Decision Memo shall beconsistent with the Forest Land Management Plan and the RMO.5. Economics – The cost of the proposed road project should be evaluated withenvironmental requirements and its value to the overall transportation system.Service life for crushed aggregate surfacing should be a minimum of 10 years.Culverts should provide a service life of 20 years.Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 54
RMO ML 4 & 5Page 2II. DESIGN STANDARDSA. Design Class – Double lane, including minimum 8-foot safety zones.B. Right-of-way – 50 feetC. Design width – 26 feet includes 22 foot riding surface with 2 foot shoulders.D. Design Profile & Grade – Road cross section includes cut and fill sections withditches and drainage structures. Maximum centerline grade of 4% with short roadsections of up to 8% for distance of 500 feet or less.E. Slopes – Front slopes 4:1, Back slopes 3:1F. Surfacing – ML 4: Minimum of 6 inches of crushed aggregate. ML 5: Minimumof 3 inches of hot mix asphalt or two coats of bituminous chip seal.G. Sub-grade – Improve structural strength with lime or cement treated sub-grade.Minimum depth to be determined by engineering design.H. Drainage Structures – Designed to meet 50 year flood events, structural andenvironmental needs.I. Sign – Provide regulatory, informational, directional, and warning signs accordingto the TX MUTCD.J. Erosion Control – Provide temporary and permanent erosion control to minimizethe loss and damage of roadway and areas.III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDSA. Operation – Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads will remain open and are subject tothe Highway Safety Act. Emergency repairs of damaged roads and signs mustbe completed in a timely manner to respond to public traffic needs.B. Maintenance – Current and Preventative – Provide routine maintenance activitiesnecessary to prevent damage to the roadway and surrounding s. Frequentmonitoring and maintenance repairs are needed to ensure the safety of thetraveling public and Forest Service employees. Monitor frequently and provide asa minimum road maintenance inspection on roads that have a high ADT andaccident history. Take corrective action on any critical safety need.Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 55
RMO ML 4 & 5Page 3C. The Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads listed in the NFGT Infra TransportationSystem are subject to the design criteria, standards and operation and maintenancerequirements of this “RMO – Maintenance Level 4 & 5”.PREPARED BY:Richard Gravess/Richard GravesGlenn P. DonnahoeREVIEWED BY:s/Glenn DonnahoeAPPROVED BY:s/Ronnie RaumForest SupervisorRonnie RaumAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 566/29/99Date7-6-99Date7/7/99Date
NATIONAL FORESTS & GRASSLANDS IN TEXASROAD MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES (RMO)Maintenance Level 3 RoadsI. DESIGN, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIAMAINTENANCE LEVEL 3: Suitable for passenger carsTRAFFIC SERVICE LEVEL: TSL CFUNCTIONAL CLASS: Local – 231 milesCollector – 201 milesArterial – 37 milesA. Design CriteriaPrimary Road Users:Mixed traffic including public, recreational, commercial and other National Forestresources, suburban, mail routes, medical and law enforcement travel needs.B. Traffic Requirements – Traffic consists of cars, pickups, log trucks, oil and gas heavyduty trucks, school buses, mail carriers, local law enforcement and rescue squad vehiclesand local farming equipment and trucks.1. Design Vehicle – Cars and tractor-trailers operating at the maximum legal weightof 85,000 pounds.2. Design Speed – Speed limits should be determined based upon road alignmentand geometry and meeting state requirements.3. Safety – Provide for surfacing material to support design vehicles within theapproved design speed limit for each road. Signing shall conform to the latestedition of the TX MUTCD.4. Environmental – Design criteria and standards are consistent with the Standardsand Guidelines contained in the Revised Forest Land and Resource ManagementPlan, 1996. A project Environmental Analysis and Decision Memo shall beconsistent with the Forest Land Management Plan and the RMO.5. Economics – The cost of the proposed road project should be evaluated withenvironmental requirements and its value to the overall transportation system.Service life for crushed aggregate surfacing should be a minimum of 10 years.Culverts should provide a service life of 20 years.II. DESIGN STANDARDSA. Design Class – Single lane, with turnouts, includes some double lane roads.B. Right-of-way – 40 feetC. Design width – 14 foot riding surface with 1 foot shouldersAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 57
RMO ML 3Page 2D. Design Profile & Grade – Road cross section includes cut and fill sections withditches and drainage structures. Maximum centerline grade of 6% with short roadsections of up to 10% for distance of 500 feet or less.E. Slopes – 3:1F. Surfacing – Roads shall maintain a minimum of 4 inch depth of crushed aggregatesurfacing with improved sub-grade.G. Drainage Structures – Designed to meet minimum 25 year flood events, structural andenvironmental needs. Provide for protection of culvert and bridge inlets and outlets,including rip rap or reinforced concrete protection.H. Sign – Provide warning, directional and regulatory signs complying with the TXMUTCD.I. Erosion Control – Provide temporary and permanent erosion control to minimize lossand damage of roadway and areas.III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDSA. Operation – Maintenance Level 3 roads can be closed. They are subject to theHighway Safety Act. Emergency repairs of damaged roads and signs must becompleted in a timely manner to respond to public traffic needs. Use proper closuredevices and signing, meeting Texas MUTCD and Forest Service requirements.Maintenance – Current and PreventativeProvide routine maintenance activities necessary to prevent damage to the roadwayand surrounding s. Frequent maintenance repairs are needed to ensure the safety ofthe traveling public and Forest Service employees. Monitor frequently and provide asa minimum road maintenance inspection on roads that have a high ADT and accidenthistory. Take corrective action on any critical safety need.B. The Maintenance Level 3 roads listed in the NFGT Infra Transportation System aresubject to the design criteria, standards and operation and maintenance requirementsof this “RMO – Maintenance Level 3”.PREPARED BY:Richard Gravess/Richard GravesGlenn P. DonnahoeREVIEWED BY:s/Glenn DonnahoeAPPROVED BY:s/Ronnie Raum, Forest SupervisorRonnie RaumAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 586/29/99Date7-6-99Date7/7/99Date
NATIONAL FORESTS & GRASSLANDS IN TEXASROAD MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES (RMO)Maintenance Level 2 RoadsI.DESIGN, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIAMAINTENANCE LEVEL 2: High Clearance VehiclesTRAFFIC SERVICE LEVEL: TSL C and TSL DFUNCTIONAL CLASS: Local - 1483 milesA. Design CriteriaPrimary Road Users:Commercial Timber HaulDispersed RecreationHunting and TrailsForest Service AdministrationContact AdministrationEnvironmental MonitoringResource ProtectionB. Traffic RequirementsTraffic primarily consists of commercial haul vehicles with related high clearanceservice and administrative type vehicles.1. Design Vehicle – Tractor trailers operating at the maximum legal weight of85,000 pounds.2. Safety – Provide for structural materials (riprap, geotech fabric) to reinforce poorsubgrades, minimize rutting and to increase traction on grades greater than 6%.Provide for proper signing.3. Environmental – Design criteria and standards are consistent with the Standardsand Guidelines contained in the Revised Forest Land and Resource ManagementPlan, 1996. A project Environmental Analysis and Decision Memo shall beconsistent with the Forest Land Management Plan and the RMO.4. Economics – The cost of the proposed road project should be evaluated withenvironmental requirements and its value to the overall transportation system.Service life for crushed aggregate surfacing should be a minimum of 10 years.Culverts should provide a service life of 20 years.II. DESIGN STANDARDSA. Design Class – Single lane with turnouts and curve widening as needed for safety.B. Right-of-way (ROW) – 20 to 28 feetC. Design width – 12 foot riding surface with 1 foot shoulders.Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 59
RMO ML 2Page 2D. Design Profile & Grade – Road cross section includes cut and fill sections withditches and drainage structures. Maximum centerline grade of 8% with short roadsections of up to 14% for distances to 500 feet or less.E. Slopes – 3:1F. Surfacing – Spot surfacing and surfacing of sections of roads or entire lengths ofroads depending upon volume and type of traffic, soil type and strength and erosioncontrol requirements. Some roads with existing native surfacing that prevents ruttingdo not need crushed aggregate.G. Drainage Structures – Design to meet minimum 10 year flood events, structural andenvironmental needs.H. Erosion Control – Provide temporary and permanent erosion control to minimize lossof surfacing, roadbed, and roadway components.III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDSA Operation – Maintenance Level 2 roads can be closed. Use proper closure devicesand signing meeting Texas MUTCD and Forest Service requirements.Maintenance Level 2 roads are not subject to the Highway Safety Act.B. Maintenance – Provide maintenance activities necessary to protect the environmentand resources that the transportation facility serves. Provide for spot surfacing anderosion control repair or replacement as needed. Utilize a road maintenancecondition survey to identify maintenance needs.C. The Maintenance Level 2 roads listed in the NFGT Infra Transportation System aresubject to the design criteria, standards and operation and maintenance requirementsof this“RMO – Maintenance Level 2”.PREPARED BY:Richard Gravess/Richard GravesGlenn P. DonnahoeREVIEWED BY:s/Glenn DonnahoeAPPROVED BY:s/Ronnie Raum, Forest SupervisorRonnie RaumAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 606/29/99Date7-6-99Date7/7/99Date
NATIONAL FORESTS & GRASSLANDS IN TEXASROAD MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES (RMO)Maintenance Level 1 RoadsI. DESIGN, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIAMAINTENANCE LEVEL 1: Basic Custodial CareRoad ClosedTRAFFIC SERVICE LEVEL: TSL DFUNCTIONAL CLASS: Local – 444 milesA. Design CriteriaPrimary Road Users:Commercial HaulDispersed RecreationHunting and TrailsForest Service AdministrationContact AdministrationEnvironmental MonitoringResource ProtectionB. Traffic Requirements – Traffic primarily consists of commercial haul vehicles withrelated high clearance service and administrative type vehicles.1. Design Vehicle – Tractor-trailers operating at the maximum legal weight 85,000pounds.2. Safety – Provide for structural materials (riprap, geotech fabric) to reinforce poorsubgrades, minimize rutting and to increase traction on grades greater than 8%.Provide for proper signing.3. Environmental – Design criteria and standards are consistent with the Standardsand Guidelines contained in the Revised Forest Land and Resource ManagementPlan, 1996. A project Environmental Analysis and Decision Memo shall beconsistent with the Forest Land Management Plan and the RMO.4. Economics – The cost of the proposed road project should be evaluated withenvironmental requirements and its value to the overall transportation system.Service life for crushed aggregate surfacing should be a minimum of 10 years.Culverts should provide a service life of 20 years.II. DESIGN STANDARDSA Design Class – Single lane, only add turnouts where needed for safety.B. Right-of-way – 20 feet.C. Design width – 12-foot travelway.Angelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 61
RMO ML 1Page 2D. Design Profile & Grade – Usually flat grades with dips and ditches as needed toreduce sediment runoff. Pitch grades can be between 8% and 15% for distances of500 feet or less. Use culverts in perennial streams and intermittent streams.E. Slopes – 3:1F. Surfacing – Provide surfacing to protect resources including stream approaches, dipsand other drainage structures.G. Drainage Structures – Design to meet structural and environmental needs. Providefor a minimum hydraulic design for a 10-year flood event.H. Erosion Control – Provide temporary and permanent erosion control to minimize lossof soil.III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDSA. Operation – Maintenance Level 1 roads will be closed permanently or seasonally.Use proper closure devices and signing meeting Texas MUTCD and Forest Servicemanual requirements.Maintenance Level 1 roads are not subject to the Highway Safety Act.B. Maintenance – Provide maintenance activities necessary to protect the environmentand resources that the transportation facility serves. Annual and routine maintenanceis not required. Repair washed out road sections to prevent further loss of roadwayand drainage structures. Road condition surveys should be performed to identifymaintenance needs.C. The Maintenance Level 1 roads listed in the NFGT Infra Transportation System aresubject to the design criteria, standards and operation and maintenance requirementsof this “RMO – Maintenance Level 1”.PREPARED BY:Richard Gravess/Richard Graves DateGlenn P. DonnahoeREVIEWED BY:s/Glenn DonnahoeAPPROVED BY:s/Ronnie RaumRonnie RaumForest SupervisorAngelina National Forest RAP Appendices - Page 626/29/997-6-99Date7/7/99Date
Appendix H. Summary of Current Plan DirectionThe Revised Land and Resource Management Plan for the National Forests and Grasslands inTexas (the Plan) was approved in March 1996. This appendix summarizes the desired futureconditions in the Plan related to roads and the Plan’s standards and guidelines that
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