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,.., . .., The Engineer may waive the corrections specified above (at no reduction in payment) if: 1) the deficiencies are sufficiently separated so as not to affect the overall ride quality, traffic safety and surface drainage characteristics of the pavement and; 2) the corrective action would unnecessarily mar the appearance of the finished pavement. For intersections, tapers, crossovers, transitions at beginning and end of project and similar areas, adjust the cross slope to match the actual site conditions or as directed by the Engineer. 330-12.4 Pavement Smoothness: Construct a smooth pavement meeting the requirements of this Specification. 330-12.4.1 General: Furnish a 15 foot [4.572 m] manual and a 15 foot [4.572 m] rolling straightedge meeting the requirements of FM 5-509. Make them available at the job site at all times during paving operations. Obtain a smooth surface on all pavement courses placed, and then straightedge all final structural and friction course layers in accordance with 330-12.4.5. 330-12.4.2 Test Method: Perform all straightedge testing in accordance with FM 5-509 with one pass of the rolling straightedge operated along the outside wheel path of each lane being tested. The Engineer may require additional testing at other locations within the lane. 330-12.4.3 Traffic Control: Provide traffic control in accordance with Section 102 and the Design Standards Index Nos. 607 or 619 during all testing. When traffic control cannot be provided in accordance with Index Nos. 607 or 619, submit an alternative Traffic Control Plan as specified in 102-4. Include the cost of this traffic control in the Contract bid prices for the asphalt items. 330-12.4.4 Process Control Testing: Assume full responsibility for controlling all paving operations and processes such that the requirements of these Specifications are met at all times. Address in the QC Plan the methods to be used to control smoothness. 330-12.4.5 Quality Control Testing: 330-12.4.5.1 General: Straightedge the final Type SP structural layer and friction course layer with a rolling straightedge. Test all pavement lanes and ramps where the width is constant using a rolling straightedge and document all deficiencies on a form approved by the Engineer. Notify the Engineer of the location and time of all straightedge testing a minimum of 48 hours before beginning testing. 330-12.4.5.2 Rolling Straightedge Exceptions: Testing with the rolling straightedge will not be required in the following areas: intersections, tapers, crossovers, parking lots and similar areas. In addition, testing with the rolling straightedge will not be performed on the following areas when they are less than 50 feet [15 m] in length: turn lanes, acceleration/deceleration lanes and side streets. However, correct any individual surface irregularity in these areas that deviates from the plan grade in excess of 3/8 inch [10 mm] as determined by a 15 foot [4.572 m] manual straightedge, and that the Engineer deems to be objectionable, in accordance with 330-12.5.1. In addition, the Engineer may also waive the straightedging requirements on ramps and superelevated sections where the geometrical orientation of the pavement results in an inaccurate measurement with the rolling straightedge. . .., . -, . r"'" . ,., . .., . .., . ., . ,., . r'1 . ,., . .., . -, . -, . .., . .., . ,.... . 09/09 01 000-49 03-4122.F ,.., -