Illustrative examples. Inspector review and required field checks confirm the result.
Roadway surface / potholes
- AI flags
- Interconnected alligator-pattern asphalt cracking.
- Recommended action
- Inspect extent and condition; assess localized repair.
- Standard / review
- Applicable pavement rule; cracking alone is not an automatic MRP failure.
Paved shoulders / turnouts
- AI flags
- Raveling edges and deteriorated shoulder pavement.
- Recommended action
- Verify limits; repair damaged shoulder.
- Standard / review
- Flexible or rigid shoulder/turnout criteria.
Unpaved shoulders
- AI flags
- Drop-offs, erosion and washed-out shoulder material.
- Recommended action
- Measure the profile; restore and compact.
- Standard / review
- Unpaved Shoulder.
Pavement markings / striping
- AI flags
- Worn, missing or inconsistent lane-line coverage.
- Recommended action
- Verify affected length; renew markings.
- Standard / review
- Striping; confirm nighttime function.
Pavement symbols
- AI flags
- Faded arrows or missing portions of a symbol.
- Recommended action
- Check intended layout; restore the marking.
- Standard / review
- Pavement Symbols.
RPMs (raised pavement markers)
- AI flags
- Apparent marker gaps and exposed adhesive pads.
- Recommended action
- Confirm required spacing; replace missing RPMs.
- Standard / review
- Raised Pavement Markers; night check as needed.