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S, P S, P, H
Water Level At Time Fill Is Placed

DIVIDED ROADWAYS

Shldr. Lanes Shldr.

GENERAL NOTES
Varies Varies
1. Roadway dimensions are representative. Subgrade dimensions and control lines are standard. The details

shown on this Index do not supersede the details shown in the plans or on Index Nos. 500 or 506.

Varies 2. Plastic (P) soils may be placed above the existing water level (at the time of construction) to within 4 feet
(0.02-0.03) of the proposed base. It should be placed uniformly in the lower portion of the embankment for some
06
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06

1: td. distance along the project rather than full depth for short distances.
4 6S
1:
*
St

*
48"

48"
12"
d.

12"
1
:2 1:
6T 3. High Plastic (H) soils excavated within the project limits may be used in embankment construction as
S S S C
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n S indicated on this index. High Plastic soils are not to be used for embankment construction when obtained
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Bottom Of Base Type B Stabilization L
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LBR 40
4. Select (S) soils having an average organic content of more than two and one-half (2.5) percent, or having
S, P Water Level At Time S, P, H an individual test value which exceeds four (4) percent, shall not be used in the subgrade portion of the
Fill Is Placed roadbed. Select (S), Plastic (P), or High Plastic (H) soils having an average organic content of more than
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five (5) percent, or an organic content individual test result which exceeds seven (7) percent, shall not be
S used in the portion of embankment inside the control line, unless written authorization is provided by the

District Geotechnical Engineer; these soils may be used for embankment construction outside the control
UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
line, unless restricted by the plans or otherwise specified in the plans, provided they can be compacted

sufficiently to sustain a drivable surface for operational vehicles as approved by the Engineer. Average

organic content shall be determined from the test results from a minimum of three randomly selected

SYMBOL SOIL CLASSIFICATION (AASHTO M 145) samples from each stratum or stockpile of a particular material. Tests shall be performed in accordance

with AASHTO T 267 on the portion of a sample passing the No. 4 sieve.
S Select A-1, A-3, A-2-4 **

5. Highly organic soils, composed primarily of partially decayed organic matter, often dark brown or black in
P Plastic A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 (ALL WITH LL < 50)
color with an odor of decay, and sometimes fibrous, shall be designated as muck. Further, any stratum or

stockpile of soil which contains pockets of highly organic material may be designated as Muck (M). Highly
H High Plastic A-2-5, A-2-7, A-5 Or A-7 (ALL WITH LL > 50)
organic soils shall not be used within the subgrade or embankment portion of the roadbed, with the

M Muck A-8 exception of muck used as a supplement to construct a finish soil layer as described in Section 162 of
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the FDOT Standard Specifications.

Classification listed left to right in order of preference.

See General Notes Nos. 4 & 5 for utilization of soils classified as organic material or muck.
DESIGN NOTES
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1. The designer shall take into consideration the expectancy of roadway widening to the outside, and
** Certain types of A-2-4 material are likely to retain excess moisture and may be difficult to
where widening is anticipated, specify in the plans the location of the future widening control line for
dry and compact. They should be used in the embankment above the water level existing at
utilization of High Plastic (H) soils and/or soils classified as organic material in the embankment.
time of construction. They may be used in the subgrade portion of the roadbed when
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approved by the District Materials Engineer. A-2-4 material placed below the existing water
2. The designer shall take into consideration the position of the drainage swales in the portion of the
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level must be nonplastic and contain less than 15% passing the No. 200 U.S. Standard sieve.
embankment where Plastic (P) soils, High Plastic (H) soils, or soils classified as organic material
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would be allowed. The designer shall limit the use of Plastic (P) soils, High Plastic (H) soils, and/or
* For cut sections this dimension may be reduced to 24"; see Index No. 500. For minor
soils classified as organic material to locations that will not inhibit the infiltration of stormwater
collectors and local facilities this dimension may be reduced to 18".
from the swales.
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Index No. 287 LBR 40 LBR 40 L
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S, P S, P, H

Water Level At Time Fill Is Placed

DIVIDED ROADWAYS

Shldr. Lanes Shldr.

DESIGN NOTE
Varies Varies
1. Concrete pavement is to be placed over 4" of Asphalt Treated

Permeable Base (ATPB) or Cement Treated Permeable Base (CTPB) as

Varies identified in the plans. This will be placed on a separator layer using
(0.02-0.03) 2" Type SP. This will be placed on a working platform using 12" of
06
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06
Type B Stabilization.
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Stabilization L
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SYMBOL SOIL CLASSIFICATION (AASHTO M 145)

S Select A-1, A-3, A-2-4 **

P Plastic A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 (ALL WITH LL < 50)

H High Plastic A-2-5, A-2-7, A-5 Or A-7 (ALL WITH LL > 50)

M Muck A-8
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Classification listed left to right in order of preference.

See General Notes Nos. 4 & 5 for utilization of soils classified as organic material or muck.
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** Certain types of A-2-4 material are likely to retain excess moisture and may be difficult to dry and compact.

They should be used in the embankment above the water level existing at time of construction. They may be used in

the subgrade portion of the roadbed when approved by the District Materials Engineer. A-2-4 material placed below

the existing water level must be nonplastic and contain less than 15% passing the No. 200 U.S. Standard sieve.
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* For cut sections this dimension may be reduced to 24"; see Index No. 500. For minor collectors and local facilities
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this dimension may be reduced to 18".

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Lanes Shldr. Shldr. Lanes

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0.03) Typ. 0.03) Typ.

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12"
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n St
Stabilization Stabilization tr 4
Edgedrain, See o 1: S
LBR 40 LBR 40 Edgedrain, See l
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Index No. 287 in
Index No. 287 e
S, P S, P, H

Water Level At Time Fill Is Placed

DIVIDED ROADWAYS

Shldr. Lanes Shldr.

DESIGN NOTE
Varies Varies

1. Concrete pavement is to be placed over Optional Base Group 1 Type

B-12.5 only Asphalt Base as identified in the plans. This will be

Varies
placed on a working platform using 12" of Type B Stabilization.
(0.02-0.03)
06
0. 0.
06

1: td.
4 6S
1:
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Water Level At Time
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UNDIVIDED ROADWAY

SYMBOL SOIL CLASSIFICATION (AASHTO M 145)

S Select A-1, A-3, A-2-4 **

P Plastic A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 (ALL WITH LL < 50)

H High Plastic A-2-5, A-2-7, A-5 Or A-7 (ALL WITH LL > 50)

M Muck A-8
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Classification listed left to right in order of preference.

See General Notes Nos. 4 & 5 for utilization of soils classified as organic material or muck.
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** Certain types of A-2-4 material are likely to retain excess moisture and may be difficult to dry and compact.

They should be used in the embankment above the water level existing at time of construction. They may be used in

the subgrade portion of the roadbed when approved by the District Materials Engineer. A-2-4 material placed

below the existing water level must be nonplastic and contain less than 15% passing the No. 200 U.S. Standard
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sieve.
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* For cut sections this dimension may be reduced to 24"; see Index No. 500. For minor collectors and local facilities

this dimension may be reduced to 18".

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Varies (0.02- Varies (0.02-

0.03 Typ.) 0.03 Typ.)

0.
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Edgedrain Edgedrain L
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See Index No. 287 See Index No. 287
S, P, H
Water Level At Time Fill Is Placed

DIVIDED ROADWAYS

Shldr.
Lanes Shldr.

Varies Varies

Varies

(0.02-0.03)
06
0. 0.
06
td.
1:
4 6S
1:

60"
St
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S+ S+ C
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l
L
Edgedrain See Index No. 287 in
S, P e
See Index No. 287
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Water Level At Time

S, P, H
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Fill Is Placed

SYMBOL SOIL CLASSIFICATION (AASHTO M 145) UNDIVIDED ROADWAY

S Select A-1, A-3, A-2-4 **

S+ Special Select »¿A-3 *** With Minimum Average Lab Permeability of 5x10» cm/sec. (0.14 ft./day) as per FM

P Plastic A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 (ALL WITH LL<50)

H High Plastic A-2-5, A-2-7, A-5 Or A-7 (ALL WITH LL>50)

M Muck A-8

Classification listed left to right in order of preference.

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» See General Notes Nos. 4 & 5 for utilization of soils classified as organic material or muck.

*** When allowed by the plans, some types of A-2-4 material may be approved in writing by the District Materials Engineer. Note: SPECIAL SELECT SOIL OPTION may be used only when approved in
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This material must meet the minimum lab permeability requirement, be nonplastic, and not exceed 12% passing the No. 200 writing by the District Materials Engineer and shown in the plans.

U.S. Standard sieve.

** Certain types of A-2-4 material are likely to retain excess moisture and may be difficult to dry and compact.
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They should be used in the embankment above the water level existing at time of construction. A-2-4 material placed
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below the existing water level must be nonplastic and contain less than 15% passing the No. 200 U.S. Standard sieve.
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» 3" of #57 or #89 Coarse Aggregate Mixed Into Top 6".

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