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Evaluation Of Reference Markers, Jerry G. Pigman

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The objective of this research evaluation was to evaluate the reference markers which were installed on sections of interstates and freeways in the Cincinnati-northern Kentucky area, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County area, the Louisville-southern Indiana area, and the Indianapolis area. The evaluation was conducted to determine if the use of reference markers at spacings of 0.1 or 0.2-mile intervals could improve the effectiveness of the emergency response and incident management processes. Also evaluated were color of the markers and the placement location within the right-of-way. Both "'white on blue" and ''white on green" markers were installed on various projects, with some …

Seismic Evaluation Of The Ohio River Bridge On Us51 At Wickliffe, Kentucky, Issam E. Harik, Chelliah Madasamy, Denglin Chen, Leonong Zhou, Kevin Sutterer, Ron Street, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report presents the of seismic evaluation of the Ohio river bridge on US51 at Wickliffe, Kentucky. The main bridge is a five-span single-deck cantilever through-truss type. The approach bridge has 21 spans on the Kentucky side and 6 spans on the Illinois side. Although this bridge has not yet been subjected to a moderate or major earthquake, it is situated within the influence of the New Madrid seismic zone.

The seismic evaluation program consists of field testing and seismic response analysis. The modal properties of the main bridge are determined through field testing, and are used to calibrate the …

Registration Violations And The Use Of Optical Character Recognition Technology At Kentucky Weigh Stations, Jennifer R. Walton, Joseph D. Crabtree

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

As a Model Deployment State for CVISN (Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks), Kentucky is valuating and improving its procedures related to commercial vehicle administration and enforcement. As part of this effort, the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) was asked to investigate the frequency of registration-related violations at Kentucky weigh stations and the potential effectiveness of a license plate recognition (LPR) system in detecting and deterring such violations. Typical violations considered in the investigation included using an expired license plate, hauling weight in excess of the truck’s registered weight, or traveling in Kentucky without proper authority.

KTC researchers first examined Kentucky’s …

Probabilistic Life Cycle Cost Analysis Fhwa Demonstration Project Dp 115, R. Clark Graves, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Kentucky has been involved in several projects relating to the development of a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis procedures of pavement structures. Research projects have been conducted by the Kentucky Transportation Center dealing with development of a more robust LCC procedures for pavement analysis. A research project has also been conducted developing network level LCC procedures. These procedures are currently in the evaluation phase and have not been implemented into current Kentucky Transportation Cabinet procedures. Life Cycle Costs analysis is utilized on various projects throughout Kentucky to evaluate various pavement construction and rehabilitation alternatives.

This report will outline the current …

Evaluation Of 93-Inch Corrugated Metal Culvert On Ky 693 And Us 23, Green-Up County, L. John Fleckenstein, Richard Reitenour, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Vehicle Classification Data, Including Monthly And Seasonal Adt Factors, Hourly Distribution Factors, And Lane Distribution Factors, David L. Allen, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, R. Clark Graves

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report documents the development of monthly and seasonal ADT factors for performing estimating AADT's. lt appears that seasonal factors can estimate AADT as well as monthly factors, and it is recommended that seasonal factors be used.

Hourly distribution factors were also developed in this study. These are to be used in life-cycle costing analyses for calculating queue lengths in estimating user delay costs.

In this study, a comparison was made between automatic vehicle classification counters and manual counts. For the type of equipment used, automobiles were overestimated, pickup trucks were underestimated, and Type 9's were also underestimated.

Lane distribution …

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's: Annual Assessment Of Customer Needs And Satisfaction, Patsy Anderson, Kris Koehler

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The purpose of this study was to continue the efforts begun in 1997 to monitor Kentucky public opinion regarding the quality of the highway system and also include a portion to measure satisfaction with the current drivers' license and registration renewal processes. Kentucky's 1998 public opinion is compared to data collected in 1997 to gage Kentucky's progress over the past year, and is compared to the NQI Survey done on the national level to show how Kentuckian's opinions compare to those nationwide.

Analysis Of Traffic Accident Data In Kentucky (1993 - 1997), Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report includes an analysis of traffic accident data in Kentucky for the years of 1993 through 1997. A primary objective of this study was to determine average accident statistics for Kentucky highways. Average and critical numbers and rates of accidents were calculated for various types of highways in rural and urban areas. These data can be used in Kentucky's procedure to identify locations that have abnormal rates or numbers of accidents.

The other primary objective of this study was to provide data which can be used in the preparation of the problem identification portion of Kentucky's Annual Highway Safety …

1998 Safety Belt Usage Survey And Evaluation Of Effectiveness In Kentucky, Kenneth R. Agent

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The objective of this study was to establish 1998 safety belt and child safety seat usage rates in Kentucky. The 1998 survey documents the continuing results from enacting a statewide mandatory safety belt law in 1994. Data were collected at 100 sites and combined based on vehicle miles travelled for a given type of highway, rural or urban location, and county population category. Also included in the report is an analysis of accident records evaluating the effectiveness of safety belts.

The data show that the usage rate has stabilized at a level slightly below the high value which occurred in …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Edmonson County, From Western Kentucky Parkway To I-65, Lisa Aultman-Hall, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Joel M. Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189) that is being undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC): 1) evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and 2) furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report is slightly different from the others that summarize the access evaluation to a particular cluster of existing facilities. This route provides access to Edmonson county from the Western Kentucky Parkway (in Grayson county) and …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Cook Family Foods, Grayson, Site #2663, Joel M. Weber, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This is a study undertaken on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for the Cook Family Foods facility located in Carter county in the FIVCO Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #9. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Bells Lane Cluster, Louisville, Site #7, Joel M. Weber, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This is a study undertaken on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for a cluster of facilities located along Bells Lane and Algonquin Parkway in Louisville in the KIPDA Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #5. The location of the site is shown in …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Campground Road Cluster, Louisville, Site #8, Joel M. Weber, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This is a study undertaken on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for a cluster of facilities located along Campground Road in Louisville in the KIPDA Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #5. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Madison County Industrial Park, Off Us 25 South Of Richmond, Site #2678, Lisa Aultman-Hall, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Joel M. Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189) undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one cluster of facilities located in Madison county in the Bluegrass Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #7. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Bath County Industrial Site, Off Of Kendall Springs Road Southwest Of Owingsville, Site #26, Brian Aldridge, Kenneth R. Agent, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Joel M. Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189), undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has two main objectives. These objectives include 1) the evaluation of access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS) and 2) furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one cluster of facilities located in Bath County in the Gateway Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #9. The location of the site is shown in …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Central Kentucky Asphalt, Off Of Ky 1723, Site #2634, Brian Aldridge, Kenneth R. Agent, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Joel M. Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189), undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has two main objectives. These objectives include 1) the evaluation of access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS) and 2) furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one facility located in Fayette County in the Bluegrass Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #7. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Paradise Power Plant, Muhlenberg County, Site #1113, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Joel M. Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189) is being conducted on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two major objectives of the study: evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for The Paradise Power Plant facility located in Muhlenberg County in the Pennyrile Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District # 2. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work …

Cost Estimating And Forecasting For Highway Work In Kentucky (Study Kyspr-94-158), James D. Stevens

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Starting 1 July 1992, KRS45.245 granted the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation oversight of the biennial highway plan, including a review of all authorized highway project phases that exceed their estimates by 15%.

Estimates developed using current methods were not sufficiently accurate to preclude cost overruns in excess of 15%. Estimates were prepared before design began in order for the project to be included in the six-year plan. These estimates were not revised after a more detailed scope was available.

There were 562 overruns >15% at a cost of approximately $265 million during the period 7/1/92-7/1/98. All overruns were approved …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Hopkinsville Industrial Park, Off Us 41 South Of Hopkinsville, Site #41, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Joel M. Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189) is being conducted on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two major objectives of the study: evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one cluster of facilities located in Christian County in the Pennyrile Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District# 2. The location of the site is shown in Figure I. Work on other …

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Kenmor Stone And Ruth Brothers Quany, Olive Hill, Site #2620, Joel Weber, Kenneth R. Agent, Brian Aldridge, Lisa Aultman-Hall, David Cain, Nicole Lefever, Nick Stamatiadis

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This is a study undertaken on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for Kenmor Stone and Ruth Brothers Quarry located in Carter county in the FIVCO Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #9. The location of the sites is shown in Figure 1. Work …

Experimental Analysis And Analytical Modeling Of Bridges With And Without Diaphragms, James J. Griffin, Issam E. Harik, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Two prestressed concrete (P/C) I-girder bridges along the coal haul route system of Southeastern Kentucky were constructed with a 50 degree skew angle. One of the bridges has concrete intermediate diaphragms, while the other bridge has no intermediate diaphragms. Bridges of similar design along coal haul routes have experienced unusual concrete spalling at the interface of the diaphragms and the bottom flange of the girders. The purpose of this report is to identify the cause of the damage, and to evaluate the effectiveness of intermediate diaphragms.

Experimental static and dynamic field testing was conducted on both bridges. All field tests …

Field Performance Report On 1219 Mm Hdpe Pipe On Us 127, Owen County, L. John Fleckenstein, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report documents the installation and performance of a 1219 mm (48-inch) corrugated smooth lined polyethylene (HDPE) pipe installed during reconstruction of US 127 in Owen County. The pipe installed was manufactured by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., and is designated as ADS N-12. pipe.

The culvert was installed in a 6-meter (20-foot) high embankment. The culvert pipe was installed in two sequences. The first half of the structure was bedded and backfilled with No. 8 stone and the second half of the structure was bedded and backfilled with pipe sand (crushed limestone).

The pipe appears to be performing well. The …

A Methodology For Evaluating Large Truck Access To Intermodal And Other Facilities, Lisa Aultman-Hall, Michael Hill, Kenneth R. Agent

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

In a recent project for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), researchers were tasked with developing a method to objectively evaluate the access for large trucks between intermodal or other truck traffic generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS). The routes evaluated were the actual roadway segments used by large volumes of trucks traveling between the intermodal or other facilities and the NHS. This choice to evaluate specific heavily used roadway segments, as opposed to evaluating an entire highway or roadway corridor was based on the recommendation of the state-wide Intermodal Advisory Panel which advised the Cabinet on intermodal issues. …

Evaluation Of Kentucky's Driver License Point System, Kenneth R. Agent, Nick Stamatiadis, Jerry G. Pigman

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The objectives of this study were to: a) summarize the characteristics of drivers in Kentucky involved in traffic crashes and b) evaluate and recommend improvements to Kentucky's driver license point system. Comparisons of driving record were made by driver age and sex. The relationship between violations and traffic crashes was analyzed. The change in driving record after various interventions was investigated. Based on a review of the point systems used in other states and the analysis of the driver's license file, a revised point system was recommended for use in Kentucky.

Evaluation Of Condition-Responsive Work Zone Traffic Controls At The I-75 Clays Ferry Bridge, Jerry G. Pigman, Kenneth R. Agent, Joel Weber

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The objective of this study was to document the effectiveness of the application of advanced technologies for the real-time control and management of traffic in the work zone at the I 75 Clays Ferry Bridge reconstruction project. A description is given for each of the condition-responsive traffic control devices used on the project. A summary of the usage of each system is given along with a rating of its performance and effectiveness. The evaluation includes an analysis of accident data in the vicinity of the Clays Ferry Bridge for the period of January 1990 through June 1997. The possibility of …

Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan (Phase I Report), Joseph D. Crabtree, Ted H. Grossardt, Donald G. Hartman, Jerry G. Pigman, Jennifer R. Walton, Joel M. Weber, Study Advisory Committee

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This interim report on an Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic (ITS) Plan has been developed as documentation of the process of offering a vision for ITS and recommending an outline for organizational structure, infrastructure, and long-term planning for ITS in Kentucky. This plan provides an overview of the broad scope of ITS and relationships between various Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems (IVHS) functional areas and ITS user service areas. Three of the functional areas of ITS have been addressed in this interim report with sections devoted to mission, vision, goals, and potential technology applications. Within each of the three areas, recommendations have …

Seismic Isolation Of A Highly Skewed, Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridge, Bradley Neil Robson, Issam E. Harik, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

A relatively new approach for designing or retrofitting highway bridges in seismic zones involves isolating the superstructure from the substructure. Through experimental and analytical investigations, this study evaluates the effectiveness of isolating one particular bridge: a highly skewed, prestressed concrete, slab-on-girder bridge. Dynamic testing of the bridge was performed using the pullback, quick-release method. A three dimensional finite element model of the bridge was created. It was refined, or calibrated, to match experimentally determined natural frequencies and mode shapes. Time-history analyzes, using site-specific acceleration records, were conducted for the seismically isolated bridge model and an identical, non-isolated bridge model.

For …

Evaluation Of Corrugated Steel Pipe Culverts On Ky 61, Cumberland County, L. John Fleckenstein, David L. Allen, Brad W. Rister

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

In February of 1998, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet requested that the Kentucky Transportation Center investigate three corrugated metal pipe culverts on the relocation project of KY 61. The pipes were installed in June and July of 1997. The embankments over the three pipes were completed In October of 1997. Based on the information that was gathered, it appears that the pipes were manufactured according to specifications. The gage of the pipe is on the lower end of acceptance. The pipes appear to have been well aligned and properly bedded. Some of the dents and buckles in the pipe may have …

Performance Evaluation Of Recycled Pcc Pavement Used As A Crushed Stone Base And Dense Grade Aggregate, Mike Shull, David L. Allen, L. John Fleckenstein, Clark Graves, David Q. Hunsucker

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Kentucky Highway Investigative Task No. 24, "Recycled Concrete Pavement", (SSP-059-7965) involved the use of Recycled/Crushed Portland Cement Concrete (RPCC) for use as Crushed Stone Base (CSB) on the Thomas More Parkway in Kenton County, Kentucky. The Parkway, which connects Dudley Road to South Loop Road in front of the Thomas More College campus, was the first roadway to be built in Kentucky using recycled Portland Cement Concrete for crushed stone base. The Kentucky Transportation Center was requested to evaluate the material's performance versus the normal limestone CSB and make appropriate recommendations. Both field and laboratory testing were required, along with …

Investigation And Analysis Of Heavy Truck Accidents, Jerry G. Pigman, Kenneth R. Agent

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The objectives of this study were to investigate and analyze traffic accidents involving trucks and to study the relationship between heavy loads and truck braking efficiency. Field tests were made to determine the effect of increased loads on the ability of a truck to brake to a stop and determine if the trucks could meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The test combination truck with a gross weight of up to 151,180 was able to meet both braking distance and maximum G requirements. The test single-unit truck failed to meet requirements only at the maximum weight …