PAM 420-1-3 — Transportation Infrastructure And Dams
PAM 420-1-3 governs project planning, execution, maintenance, repair, minor construction, and control of paved roads, airfields, railroads, bridges, and dams.
- Publication number: PAM 420-1-3
- Title: TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND DAMS
- Date: 04/09/2009
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 420-1-3 covers pavement condition ratings, drainage facilities, railroad track maintenance and safety, and dam coordination. It requires specified inspection, maintenance, planning, and emergency action practices.
Topics covered
- Pavement condition ratings
- Drainage facilities
- Railroad track safety
- Railroad maintenance planning
- Dam safety coordination
- Airfield pavements
Questions and answers
What management system is required for Army pavements?
Only PAVER will be used as the management system for Army pavements. (paragraph 6-23)
How often must railroad tracks be inspected?
Inspections will be made at least semiannually by a qualified inspector on every track segment to identify all routine maintenance tasks. (paragraph 2)
What happens when a railroad safety deficiency is found?
Safety deficiencies should be corrected immediately or a track restriction placed on the track until the deficiency is corrected. (paragraph 2)
How often must drainage channels, ditches, storm sewers, sub-drains, and culverts be maintained?
Maintain drainage channels, ditches, storm sewers, sub-drains, and culverts to function at full design capacity. As a minimum, maintenance will be done once in the fall and once in the spring. (paragraph 5-5)
What must dam coordination include?
Coordination should include preparing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), updating emergency telephone numbers annually, and exercising EAPs at least every five years. (paragraph 2-2)