FOOTPATHS - Level 1 - Visual Inspection Report

• Road Name

• Road Chainage Location (CHAINAGE)

• Road Section Location (Intersection to Intersection)

• Side of Road (In reference to Running Chainage)

  LHS

  RHS

  MEDIAN

  OTHER
• Inspection Location (Drop Pin)
  Address

• Inspection Date

  Date

• Inspected By

• FOOTPATH width (m)

• FOOTPATH cross-fall (%)

  less than < 2.5%

  greater than > 2.5%

• FOOTPATH surfacing type

  CONCRETE

  ASPHALT

  BITUMEN SEAL

  SEGMENTED PAVERS

  SLAB FOOTPATH

• FOOTPATH Terrain Location

  Select Urban Terrain (Major Town or City) Coastal Terrain (Follows along the Coast Line) Rural Terrain (Inland / Village Connections)

  • Urban Terrain (Major Town or City)
  • Coastal Terrain (Follows along the Coast Line)
  • Rural Terrain (Inland / Village Connections)

• FOOTPATH Terrain Type

  Flat Terrain

  Rolling Terrain

  Hilly Terrain

  Mountainous Steep Terrain

• General Comments

• Photos

  Media

• FOOTPATH - Condition State - Severity Level Rating Descriptions

• Refer to Condition Assessment Table Attached below for Various FOOTPATH Surfacing's:

• For the FOOTPATH section inspected, what is the main failure mechanisms identified?

  Select Pavement Surface Broken or Cracked Path Joints not Flush or Uniform Path Displacement (Horizontal or Vertical) Path Edge Height not Flush with Ground Level Trip Hazards on Pathway

  • Pavement Surface Broken or Cracked
  • Path Joints not Flush or Uniform
  • Path Displacement (Horizontal or Vertical)
  • Path Edge Height not Flush with Ground Level
  • Trip Hazards on Pathway

• What is the Length of FOOTPATH Affected by SURFACE BREAKS OR CRACKS (m)

• What is the Width of FOOTPATH Affected by SURFACE BREAKS OR CRACKS (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE WIDTH of the FOOTPATH SURFACE BREAKS OR CRACKS (mm)

  NONE

  < 2mm

  < 5mm

  < 10mm

  > 10mm

• What is the Condition Rating of the Affected FOOTPATH Area for SURFACE BREAKS OR CRACKS (Refer Inspection Manual Severity Description Above for PAVEMENT SURFACING MATERIAL TYPE)

• What rectification is required for the FOOTPATH SURFACE BREAKS OR CRACKS?

  Select Crack Sealing (Grout, Epoxy, Cement Slurry, Bitumen Emulsion) Resurfacing (bitumen / asphalt / pavers) Patch Repair (localised) Reconstruction (non-localised)

  • Crack Sealing (Grout, Epoxy, Cement Slurry, Bitumen Emulsion)
  • Resurfacing (bitumen / asphalt / pavers)
  • Patch Repair (localised)
  • Reconstruction (non-localised)

• What is the Length of FOOTPATH Affected by JOINTING FAILURES (m)

• What is the Width of FOOTPATH Affected by JOINTING FAUILURES (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH of the JOINTING FAILURE (mm)

  Select None < 2mm < 5mm < 10mm < 15mm < 20mm < 30mm > 30mm

  • None
  • < 2mm
  • < 5mm
  • < 10mm
  • < 15mm
  • < 20mm
  • < 30mm
  • > 30mm

• What is the Condition Rating of the Affected FOOTPATH Area for JOINTING FAILURE (Refer Inspection Manual Severity Description Above for PAVEMENT SURFACING MATERIAL TYPE)

• What rectification is required for the FOOTPATH JOINTING FAILURE?

  Select Joint Sealing (Seal and Fill Gaps) Joint Re-Levelling (Grout / Asphalt / Pavers) Reconstruct Joint (localised) Reconstruct Footpath Section (non localised)

  • Joint Sealing (Seal and Fill Gaps)
  • Joint Re-Levelling (Grout / Asphalt / Pavers)
  • Reconstruct Joint (localised)
  • Reconstruct Footpath Section (non localised)

• What is the Length of FOOTPATH Affected by PATH DISPLACEMENT (m)

• What is the Width of FOOTPATH Affected by PATH DISPLACEMENT (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH or WIDTH of the PATH DISPLACEMENT (mm)

  Select LEVEL < 5mm < 10mm < 15mm < 20mm < 25mm < 30mm > 30mm

  • LEVEL
  • < 5mm
  • < 10mm
  • < 15mm
  • < 20mm
  • < 25mm
  • < 30mm
  • > 30mm

• What is the Condition Rating of the Affected FOOTPATH Area for PATH DISPLACMENT (Refer Inspection Manual Severity Description Above for PAVEMENT SURFACING MATERIAL TYPE)

• What rectification is required for the FOOTPATH PATH DISPLACEMENT?

  Select None - Monitor Situation Re-levelling (grout / asphalt / pavers) Patch Repair (localised) Full Reconstruction (non-localised)

  • None - Monitor Situation
  • Re-levelling (grout / asphalt / pavers)
  • Patch Repair (localised)
  • Full Reconstruction (non-localised)

• What is the Length of FOOTPATH Affected by PATH EDGE DROP OFF (m)

• What is the Width of FOOTPATH Affected by PATH EDGE DROP OFF(m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH of the PATH EDGE DROP OFF (mm)

  Select LEVEL < 5mm < 10mm < 15mm < 20mm < 25mm < 30mm > 30mm

  • LEVEL
  • < 5mm
  • < 10mm
  • < 15mm
  • < 20mm
  • < 25mm
  • < 30mm
  • > 30mm

• What is the Condition Rating of the Affected FOOTPATH Area for PATH EDGE DROP OFF (Refer Inspection Manual Severity Description Above for PAVEMENT SURFACING MATERIAL TYPE)

• What rectification is required for the FOOTPATH EDGE DROP OFF?

  Select NONE - Monitor Situation Re-level with imported fill or gravel beside path Re-level with grout, asphalt, pavers Patch Repair (localised) Full Reconstruction (non localised)

  • NONE - Monitor Situation
  • Re-level with imported fill or gravel beside path
  • Re-level with grout, asphalt, pavers
  • Patch Repair (localised)
  • Full Reconstruction (non localised)

• What is the Length of FOOTPATH Affected by TRIP HAZARDS (m)

• What is the Width of FOOTPATH Affected by TRIP HAZARDS (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH of the TRIP HAZARDS (mm)

  Select LEVEL < 5mm < 10mm < 15mm < 20mm < 25mm < 30mm > 30mm

  • LEVEL
  • < 5mm
  • < 10mm
  • < 15mm
  • < 20mm
  • < 25mm
  • < 30mm
  • > 30mm

• What is the Condition Rating of the Affected FOOTPATH Area for PATH TRIP HAZARDS (Refer Inspection Manual Severity Description Above for PAVEMENT SURFACING MATERIAL TYPE)

• What rectification is required for the FOOTPATH TRIP HAZARDS?

  Select None - Monitor Situation Re-levelling (grout / asphalt / pavers) Patch Repair (localised) Full Reconstruction (non-localised)

  • None - Monitor Situation
  • Re-levelling (grout / asphalt / pavers)
  • Patch Repair (localised)
  • Full Reconstruction (non-localised)

• FOOTPATH - Vulnerability State - Rating Descriptions

• 1= NOT VULNERABLE - Description: The footpath is in excellent condition, showing strong resilience to climatic impacts. It remains safe and accessible with minimal maintenance required.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Footpaths accessible during extreme weather.
  - Minimal wear or damage.
  - No significant safety concerns or incidents.
  - Robust materials and construction requiring minimal maintenance.

• 2=SLIGHTLY VULNERABLE - Description: Minor vulnerabilities exist but are managed effectively, causing minimal long-term impact.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Rare inaccessibility during extreme weather, quickly resolved.
  - Minor cracks or surface wear.
  - Few safety concerns with occasional minor incidents.
  - Functional with regular maintenance.

• 3= MODERATLEY VULNERABLE - Description: Moderate impacts with regular disruptions affecting accessibility and safety.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Periodic inaccessibility during extreme weather.
  - Noticeable surface damage such as cracks or minor erosion.
  - Some safety concerns with moderate incidents.
  - Requires frequent maintenance and repairs.

• 4= VULNERABLE - Description: Significant impacts with frequent and severe disruptions affecting accessibility and safety.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Regular inaccessibility during extreme weather.
  - Significant surface damage and erosion.
  - Frequent safety concerns and incidents.
  - Requires extensive and ongoing repairs.

• 5 = VERY VULNERABLE - Description: Highly vulnerable with constant and severe disruptions critically affecting daily use and safety.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Chronic inaccessibility, long-term use issues.
  - Major and continuous surface damage.
  - Persistent safety hazards with high rates of incidents.
  - Poor condition requiring immediate and extensive repairs.

FOOTPATH - Vulnerability Assessment

• A footpath vulnerability assessment evaluates the resilience and condition of footpaths, focusing on factors like structural integrity, accessibility, safety, and environmental impacts. In Samoa, this assessment is crucial due to the increasing frequency and intensity of climate change-related events such as heavy rainfall, cyclones, and sea-level rise.

• How frequently is the footpath used by the local community?

  Frequently Used

  Sometimes Used

  Rarely Used

• Are materials used in the FOOTPATH construction suitable for the local climate and conditions exposed to?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any obstacles or hazards (e.g., debris, overgrown vegetation) that impede accessibility to the FOOTPATH?

  Yes

  No

• How does heavy rainfall affect the FOOTPATH's general condition and usability?

  Select No affect - Good Drainage - Road Operates Well Some Affect - Moderate Drainage - Minor Maintenance Large Affect - Poor Drainage - Major Maintenance

  • No affect - Good Drainage - Road Operates Well
  • Some Affect - Moderate Drainage - Minor Maintenance
  • Large Affect - Poor Drainage - Major Maintenance

• Is there a history of flooding or coastal tidal or storm surge impacts affecting the FOOTPATH?

  Yes

  No

• Is the FOOTPATH accessible during extreme weather events?

  Select Not Accessible extreme risk to public safety Accessible with some Risk to Public Safety Accessible during extreme weather events

  • Not Accessible extreme risk to public safety
  • Accessible with some Risk to Public Safety
  • Accessible during extreme weather events

• How often do FOOTPATH closures occur due to weather conditions?

  Select Road Closure <1 times per year More than 1 < Road Closure < less than 3 times per year Road Closure greater than >3 times per year

  • Road Closure <1 times per year
  • More than 1 < Road Closure < less than 3 times per year
  • Road Closure greater than >3 times per year

• If the FOOTPATH was required to be closed for an extended period would it cause significant effect to the road network, communities, businesses and emergency services (i.e. Are alternative routes available)

  Select Alternative Route Available - Minimal Delays Alternative Route Available - Significant Delays No Alternative route Available - Extensive delays

  • Alternative Route Available - Minimal Delays
  • Alternative Route Available - Significant Delays
  • No Alternative route Available - Extensive delays

• Is there an adequate drainage system in place to manage storm water runoff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have there been any reported accidents related to FOOTPATH conditions?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown or no records

• Vulnerability Assessment of FOOTPATH

  1= NOT VULNERABLE

  2= SLIGHTLY VULNERABLE

  3= MODERATELY VULNERABLE

  4= HIGHLY VULNERABLE

  5= VERY VULNERABLE

• General Comments

• Photos

  Media

• Have Issues been identified that require Immediate Emergency Rectification (i.e. An Immediate Public Safety Issue)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details of Emergency Rectification Required

• Overall Assessment of the roadside FOOTPATH - Condition State - Severity Level - (In accordance with Road Inspection Manual Calculation for Affected Length Vs Total Road Length)

• Monitoring Required

  3 monthly

  6 monthly

  12 monthly

  24 monthly

• General Comments

• Completed Signature

  Sign