We have found that relating a normal maintenance or rehabilitation procedure to the surface rating scheme helps local officials use the Crack Sealing Machine. However, an individual surface rating should not automatically dictate the final maintenance or rehabilitation technique.
You should consider future traffic projections, original construction, and pavement strength since these may dictate a more comprehensive rehabilitation than the rating suggests. On the other hand, it may be appropriate under special conditions to do nothing and let the pavement fully deteriorate, then rebuild when funds are available.
Using local road funds most efficiently requires good planning and accurate identification of appropriate rehabilitation projects. Assessing roadway conditions is an essential first step in this process before Crack Sealing Machine start working. This asphalt pavement surface condition rating procedure has proved effective in improving decision making and using highway funds more efficiently. It can be used directly by local officials and staff. It may be combined with additional testing and data collection in a more comprehensive pavement management system of Crack Sealing Machine.
