Drainage and Erosion Control
Culvert Installation and Maintenance (CTAP)
This CTAP workshop gives participants general knowledge on the use of culverts, different materials and their applications, and how to install and maintain them. It emphasizes frequent inspection and periodic maintenance to ensure that the culvert is working properly. The workshop also describes best practices for culvert installation and maintenance being used by other agencies in Minnesota.
Topics Covered
- Minnesota soils and how they affect the life of galvanized steel culverts
- The difference between spiral seam and riveted metal culverts
- Alternative metal culvert coatings
- The importance of compaction during culvert installation
- Culvert inspection
- Relining culverts, materials, and techniques
An exercise on shooting grade with an eye level will be conducted if time permits. Workshop participants will learn how to read a grade rod, determine a rod reading, and use a level.
Who Should Attend
Street or road superintendents, supervisors, and maintenance workers responsible for culvert installation or maintenance.
Workshop Schedule
Arranged, approximately 4 hours