ROAD PAVEMENTS - Level 1 - Visual Inspection Report

• Road Name

• Road Chainage Location (Single Point CH or From CH / To CH)

• Inspection Location (Drop Pin)
  Address

• Inspection Date

  Date

• Inspected By

• Road surfacing type

  Select Bitumen Sealed Asphalt Concrete Unsealed (Refer Unsealed Road Inspection Form)

  • Bitumen Sealed
  • Asphalt
  • Concrete
  • Unsealed (Refer Unsealed Road Inspection Form)

• Trafficable Road width (m)

• Road shoulder width (m)

• Road cross-fall type

  Select Normal Crowned Cross-fall (Raised Centerline) Reverse Crowned Cross-fall (Depressed Centerline) One-way Cross-fall (Slopes in One Direction) Varying Cross-fall (Hard to Distinguish)

  • Normal Crowned Cross-fall (Raised Centerline)
  • Reverse Crowned Cross-fall (Depressed Centerline)
  • One-way Cross-fall (Slopes in One Direction)
  • Varying Cross-fall (Hard to Distinguish)

• Road formation type

  Select Road in Embankment (Fill) Road In Bench Cut (Both sides in Cut) Side Hill Cut (Cut on one side and Fill the Other) Hard to Distinguish

  • Road in Embankment (Fill)
  • Road In Bench Cut (Both sides in Cut)
  • Side Hill Cut (Cut on one side and Fill the Other)
  • Hard to Distinguish

• Road 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)

• Road Terrain Type

  Flat Terrain

  Rolling Terrain

  Hilly Terrain

  Mountainous Steep Terrain

• General Comments

• Photos

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• ROAD PAVEMENT - GENERAL Condition States - Severity Level Rating Descriptions

• 1= The ROAD PAVEMENT is in EXCELLENT CONDITION with near-perfect condition with no visible signs of distress or deterioration. The surface is smooth and free of defects.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - No potholes, cracks, or surface wear.
  - No deformation or rutting.
  - Good drainage with no water pooling.
  

• 2= The ROAD PAVEMENT is in GOOD CONDITION with minor signs of wear and tear that do not affect the overall functionality or safety.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Minor cracks (hairline or slightly wider) that do not form a network.
  - Small potholes that are infrequent and easily avoidable.
  - Slight surface wear or loss of aggregate.
  - Adequate drainage with minimal water pooling.

• 3= The ROAD PAVEMENT is in Fair Condition. The ROAD PAVEMENT shows moderate signs of deterioration that may begin to affect the functionality but is still serviceable.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Moderate cracks, some of which may form a network (crocodile cracking).
  - Potholes of moderate size and frequency.
  - Noticeable surface wear or roughness.
  - Signs of minor rutting or deformation.
  - Drainage issues leading to occasional water pooling.

• 4= The ROAD PAVEMENT is in Poor Condition with significant signs of distress that affect the ride quality and may pose safety concerns.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Extensive cracking, including large interconnected cracks.
  - Numerous and larger potholes.
  - Severe surface wear, roughness, or loss of aggregate.
  - Noticeable and frequent rutting or deformation.
  - Poor drainage with frequent water pooling, potential for localized flooding.

• 5= The ROAD PAVEMENT is in Critical with severe distress that poses safety hazards and requires immediate repair or reconstruction.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Extensive and severe cracking, including widespread crocodile cracking.
  - Large and numerous potholes that are unavoidable.
  - Extreme surface wear or disintegration.
  - Severe rutting, deformation, or subsidence.
  - Failed or non-existent drainage, leading to constant water pooling and flooding.

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

  Select Localised Surface Defect (Small Localised Defect) Pavement Undulations Patching Potholing Rutting Cracking Seal Surface Defect (Ravelling, Flushing, Polishing) Edge Break (within sealed pavement) Edge Drop Off (outside sealed pavement)

  • Localised Surface Defect (Small Localised Defect)
  • Pavement Undulations
  • Patching
  • Potholing
  • Rutting
  • Cracking
  • Seal Surface Defect (Ravelling, Flushing, Polishing)
  • Edge Break (within sealed pavement)
  • Edge Drop Off (outside sealed pavement)

• What is the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT Description (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Patches Rutting Cracking Shoving Corrugations Depression

  • Patches
  • Rutting
  • Cracking
  • Shoving
  • Corrugations
  • Depression

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT (m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT (Refer Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT

  Select Crack Filling (Bitumen Emulsion or other) Bitumen Re-seal Cold Mix Asphalt Repair (small qty asphalt) Hot Mix Asphalt Repair (large qty asphalt) Patch Repair (one lane only) Full Repair (two lanes)

  • Crack Filling (Bitumen Emulsion or other)
  • Bitumen Re-seal
  • Cold Mix Asphalt Repair (small qty asphalt)
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Repair (large qty asphalt)
  • Patch Repair (one lane only)
  • Full Repair (two lanes)

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the LOCALISED SURFACE DEFECT

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

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• What is the description of the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Short Wave Undulation (under 3.0m length) Long Wave Undulation (over 3.0m Length) Irregular Depression / Uplift

  • Short Wave Undulation (under 3.0m length)
  • Long Wave Undulation (over 3.0m Length)
  • Irregular Depression / Uplift

• What is the most likely cause of the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS

  Select Weak subgrade (low lying swampy areas, reactive soils) Subsidence of subgrade and/or pavement (sinking under traffic loads, differential settlement) Saturated subgrade and or pavement material (poor drainage) Extreme Climate Event (one off event) Tree or vegetation causing uplift (root invasion) Poor Construction (Quality Control) Unknown from Visual Inspection

  • Weak subgrade (low lying swampy areas, reactive soils)
  • Subsidence of subgrade and/or pavement (sinking under traffic loads, differential settlement)
  • Saturated subgrade and or pavement material (poor drainage)
  • Extreme Climate Event (one off event)
  • Tree or vegetation causing uplift (root invasion)
  • Poor Construction (Quality Control)
  • Unknown from Visual Inspection

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS (m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS

  Select Surfacing Treatment (Slurry Seal or Micro Surfacing) Milling or Grinding and Resurface Localised Patching and Resurface Pavement Regrade and Resurface Pavement Overlay and Resurface Full Box Out and Replace Reconstruction Improve road drainage

  • Surfacing Treatment (Slurry Seal or Micro Surfacing)
  • Milling or Grinding and Resurface
  • Localised Patching and Resurface
  • Pavement Regrade and Resurface
  • Pavement Overlay and Resurface
  • Full Box Out and Replace Reconstruction
  • Improve road drainage

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the PATCHING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Expedient Patches (many) Reconstructed Patches (localised)

  • Expedient Patches (many)
  • Reconstructed Patches (localised)

• What is the most likely cause of the PATCHING

  Select Surfacing failures (surface level) Structural failures (underlying pavement) Previous pavement reinstatement for services or trenches Saturation or Inundation (poor drainage) Extreme Weather Event Poor Construction (Quality Control)

  • Surfacing failures (surface level)
  • Structural failures (underlying pavement)
  • Previous pavement reinstatement for services or trenches
  • Saturation or Inundation (poor drainage)
  • Extreme Weather Event
  • Poor Construction (Quality Control)

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the PATCHING (m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the PATCHING (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the PATCHING (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the PATCHING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the PATCHING

  Select Surfacing Treatment (Slurry Seal or Micro Surfacing) Milling or Grinding and Resurface Localised Patching and Resurface Pavement Regrade and Resurface Pavement Overlay and Resurface Full Box Out and Replace Reconstruction Improve road drainage

  • Surfacing Treatment (Slurry Seal or Micro Surfacing)
  • Milling or Grinding and Resurface
  • Localised Patching and Resurface
  • Pavement Regrade and Resurface
  • Pavement Overlay and Resurface
  • Full Box Out and Replace Reconstruction
  • Improve road drainage

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the PATCHING

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the POTHOLING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Surface Pothole (shallow depression, seal failure) Subsurface Pothole (deeper within pavement base material) Edge Pothole (occurs off the pavement edge where water may stand) Alligator Potholes (interconnecting cracks between potholes, underlying pavement structural issues)

  • Surface Pothole (shallow depression, seal failure)
  • Subsurface Pothole (deeper within pavement base material)
  • Edge Pothole (occurs off the pavement edge where water may stand)
  • Alligator Potholes (interconnecting cracks between potholes, underlying pavement structural issues)

• What is the most likely cause of the POTHOLING

  Select Loss of surface seal material Water ingress through cracks (with traffic loads) Inadequate drainage cross fall (with traffic loads) Structural deficiency in pavement material Poor compaction of pavement material Poor construction quality

  • Loss of surface seal material
  • Water ingress through cracks (with traffic loads)
  • Inadequate drainage cross fall (with traffic loads)
  • Structural deficiency in pavement material
  • Poor compaction of pavement material
  • Poor construction quality

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the POTHOLING (mm)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the POTHOLING (mm)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the POTHOLING (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the POTHOLING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the POTHOLING

  Select Bitumen Emulsion Seal (surface failure) Cold Mix Asphalt Filling and Compaction (minor depression) Hot Mix Asphalt Filling and Compaction (large depression) Minor Box out and and Patch Repair (minor drainage issue) Major Box Out and Reconstruction (extensive drainage issue) Shoulder Sealing

  • Bitumen Emulsion Seal (surface failure)
  • Cold Mix Asphalt Filling and Compaction (minor depression)
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Filling and Compaction (large depression)
  • Minor Box out and and Patch Repair (minor drainage issue)
  • Major Box Out and Reconstruction (extensive drainage issue)
  • Shoulder Sealing

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the POTHOLING

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the RUTTING Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Seal depth rutting (shallow) Pavement depth rutting (moderate) Subgrade depth rutting (deep)

  • Seal depth rutting (shallow)
  • Pavement depth rutting (moderate)
  • Subgrade depth rutting (deep)

• What is the most likely cause of the RUTTING

  Select Surface Wear Rutting (minor ruts usually smooth and polished) Plastic Deformation Rutting (moderate ruts due to fatigue in wheel path due to high traffic) Structural Rutting (deeper ruts due to pavement failure) Subgrade Rutting (deeper ruts due to subgrade failure) Compaction Rutting (rutting due to poor compaction of pavement)

  • Surface Wear Rutting (minor ruts usually smooth and polished)
  • Plastic Deformation Rutting (moderate ruts due to fatigue in wheel path due to high traffic)
  • Structural Rutting (deeper ruts due to pavement failure)
  • Subgrade Rutting (deeper ruts due to subgrade failure)
  • Compaction Rutting (rutting due to poor compaction of pavement)

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the RUTTING(m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the RUTTING (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the RUTTING (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the RUTTING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the RUTTING

  Select Mill, Fill and Resurface (Minor) Patch Repair (moderate) Full Reconstruction (major)

  • Mill, Fill and Resurface (Minor)
  • Patch Repair (moderate)
  • Full Reconstruction (major)

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the RUTTING

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the CRACKING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Meandering Transverse Longitudinal Diagonal Block Crocodile Crescent Shaped

  • Meandering
  • Transverse
  • Longitudinal
  • Diagonal
  • Block
  • Crocodile
  • Crescent Shaped

• What is the most likely cause of the CRACKING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Crack reflection from base coarse (stabilized pavements) Shrinkage of basecourse Fatigue of wearing or base course Poor bonding between wearing course and base course Weak or plastic base course Braking or acceleration shear forces Thin wearing or base course Differential settlements Poor construction Tree roots Hard to Tell from Visual Inspection

  • Crack reflection from base coarse (stabilized pavements)
  • Shrinkage of basecourse
  • Fatigue of wearing or base course
  • Poor bonding between wearing course and base course
  • Weak or plastic base course
  • Braking or acceleration shear forces
  • Thin wearing or base course
  • Differential settlements
  • Poor construction
  • Tree roots
  • Hard to Tell from Visual Inspection

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the CRACKING (m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the CRACKING (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE WIDTH of the CRACKING (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the CRACKING (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the CRACKING

  Select Crack Sealing (hairline cracks) Crack Filling (bitumen emulsion, larger cracks) Surface Treatment - Slurry Seal or Micro Surfacing Partial Depth Patch Repair and resurfacing Pavement pulverization and resurfacing Pavement Overlay and resurfacing Pavement Reconstruction and resurfacing

  • Crack Sealing (hairline cracks)
  • Crack Filling (bitumen emulsion, larger cracks)
  • Surface Treatment - Slurry Seal or Micro Surfacing
  • Partial Depth Patch Repair and resurfacing
  • Pavement pulverization and resurfacing
  • Pavement Overlay and resurfacing
  • Pavement Reconstruction and resurfacing

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the CRACKING

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Delamination

  Stripping

  Ravelling

  Flushing

  Polishing

• What is the most likely cause of the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT(Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Loss of wearing course (discrete area) Loss of spray sealed aggregate (loss of bond) Loss of aggregate and seal binder (disintegration of aggregate and seal binder) Excess seal binder covering aggregate Smoothing or rounding of aggregate Heat stress or Temperature affects to seal binder

  • Loss of wearing course (discrete area)
  • Loss of spray sealed aggregate (loss of bond)
  • Loss of aggregate and seal binder (disintegration of aggregate and seal binder)
  • Excess seal binder covering aggregate
  • Smoothing or rounding of aggregate
  • Heat stress or Temperature affects to seal binder

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT (m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT (m)

• What is the Condition Rating of the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT

  Select Spray Bituminous Seal Resurfacing Asphalt Resurfacing Patch Repair and Resurfacing Overlay and Resurfacing Full Reconstruction and Resurfacing Use of Better Quality Materials

  • Spray Bituminous Seal Resurfacing
  • Asphalt Resurfacing
  • Patch Repair and Resurfacing
  • Overlay and Resurfacing
  • Full Reconstruction and Resurfacing
  • Use of Better Quality Materials

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the SEAL SURFACE DEFECT

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the EDGE BREAK (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Inadequate seal width on trafficable road Inadequate edge support or shoulder pavement material Weak seal coat or loss of seal adhesion to base course pavement Erosion or drainage issues Poor construction Lack of maintenance

  • Inadequate seal width on trafficable road
  • Inadequate edge support or shoulder pavement material
  • Weak seal coat or loss of seal adhesion to base course pavement
  • Erosion or drainage issues
  • Poor construction
  • Lack of maintenance

• What is the most likely cause of the EDGE BREAK

  Select Loss of surface seal material Water ingress through cracks (with traffic loads) Inadequate drainage cross fall (with traffic loads) Structural deficiency in pavement material Poor compaction of pavement material Poor construction quality

  • Loss of surface seal material
  • Water ingress through cracks (with traffic loads)
  • Inadequate drainage cross fall (with traffic loads)
  • Structural deficiency in pavement material
  • Poor compaction of pavement material
  • Poor construction quality

• What is the Length of Road Affected by the EDGE BREAK (m)

• What is the Width of Road Affected by the EDGE BREAK (m)

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the EDGE BREAK (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the EDGE BREAK (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the EDGE BREAK

  Select Regrading and compaction Edge Strengthening (additional gravel or asphalt) Resealing (if existing pavement is adequate) Edge Patching (asphalt patch) Reconstruction of Road Edge and Resurfacing Drainage Improvements

  • Regrading and compaction
  • Edge Strengthening (additional gravel or asphalt)
  • Resealing (if existing pavement is adequate)
  • Edge Patching (asphalt patch)
  • Reconstruction of Road Edge and Resurfacing
  • Drainage Improvements

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the EDGE BREAK

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

  Media

• What is the description of the EDGE DROP OFF (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

  Select Edge Drop Off (pavement and ground material) Shoulder Drop Off (pavement and shoulder material) Transition Drop Off (uneven height where pavement transitions occurs like bridge approaches - pavement to relieving slab etc.) Pothole Related Drop Off Erosion Induced Drop Off (caused by erosion of pavement base or subbase)

  • Edge Drop Off (pavement and ground material)
  • Shoulder Drop Off (pavement and shoulder material)
  • Transition Drop Off (uneven height where pavement transitions occurs like bridge approaches - pavement to relieving slab etc.)
  • Pothole Related Drop Off
  • Erosion Induced Drop Off (caused by erosion of pavement base or subbase)

• What is the most likely cause of the EDGE DROP OFF

  Select Inadequate Pavement Width Should Material has worn away due to high traffic Shoulder Material has Inadequate Resistance to Erosion or Abrasion Roadside Drainage Issues Resurfacing of Pavement has occurred without the resurfacing shoulder (height difference)

  • Inadequate Pavement Width
  • Should Material has worn away due to high traffic
  • Shoulder Material has Inadequate Resistance to Erosion or Abrasion
  • Roadside Drainage Issues
  • Resurfacing of Pavement has occurred without the resurfacing shoulder (height difference)

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

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

• What is the APPROXIMATE DEPTH caused by the EDGE DROP OFF (mm)

• What is the Condition Rating of the EDGE DROP OFF (Refer Road Inspection Manual)

• What rectification is required for the EDGE DROP OFF

  Select Regrading and compaction Edge Strengthening (additional gravel or asphalt) Resealing (if existing pavement is adequate) Edge Patching (asphalt patch) Reconstruction of Road Edge and Resurfacing Drainage Improvements

  • Regrading and compaction
  • Edge Strengthening (additional gravel or asphalt)
  • Resealing (if existing pavement is adequate)
  • Edge Patching (asphalt patch)
  • Reconstruction of Road Edge and Resurfacing
  • Drainage Improvements

• If the repair is not immediate, What is the required monitoring period for the EDGE DROP OFF

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• Photos

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• ROAD PAVEMENT - Vulnerability State - Rating Descriptions

• 1= NOT VULNERABLE - Description: The gravel road shows strong resilience to climatic impacts. It remains accessible and safe with minimal maintenance, supporting economic activities without significant issues.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Roads accessible during extreme weather.
  - Minimal impact on local businesses.
  - No significant safety concerns or accidents.
  - Robust infrastructure requiring minimal maintenance.

• 2=SLIGHTLY VULNERABLE - Description: Minor vulnerabilities exist but are effectively managed, causing minimal long-term impact.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Rare road inaccessibility, quickly resolved.
  - Minor disruptions to businesses and transport.
  - Few safety concerns with occasional accidents.
  - Infrastructure shows minor wear, remains functional with regular maintenance.

• 3= MODERATLEY VULNERABLE - Description: Moderate impacts with regular disruptions affecting accessibility and economic activities.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Periodic road inaccessibility affecting access to essential services.
  - Noticeable impact on businesses and tourism, increased costs for goods transportation.
  - Some safety concerns and moderate accidents.
  - Infrastructure shows stress, requiring frequent maintenance.

• 4= VULNERABLE - Description: Significant impacts with frequent and severe disruptions affecting communities and economic activities.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Regular road inaccessibility isolating communities during extreme weather.
  - Significant disruptions to businesses, tourism, and agricultural transport.
  - Frequent safety concerns and higher accident rates.
  - Damaged infrastructure requiring extensive and ongoing repairs.

• 5 = VERY VULNERABLE - Description: Highly vulnerable with constant and severe disruptions critically affecting daily life and economic stability.
  
  INDICATORS:
  - Chronic road inaccessibility leading to long-term community isolation.
  - Major and continuous business disruptions with severe economic losses.
  - Persistent safety hazards with a high rate of accidents and injuries.
  - Poor infrastructure condition with widespread severe damage requiring immediate attention.

ROAD PAVEMENT - Vulnerability Assessment

• Increased Flooding and Rainfall Intensity: Samoa's location in the Pacific exposes it to frequent tropical storms and cyclones, which are expected to increase in intensity due to climate change. The increased rainfall can lead to higher water volumes that ROAD PAVEMENT might not be designed to handle, potentially causing overtopping or structural failure.

• How heavily trafficked is the roadway in terms of AADT?

  Select < 500 VPD < 1,000 VPD < 2,500 VPD < 5,000 VPD < 10,000 VPD >10,000 VPD

  • < 500 VPD
  • < 1,000 VPD
  • < 2,500 VPD
  • < 5,000 VPD
  • < 10,000 VPD
  • >10,000 VPD

• Is the road prone to extensive pavement maintenance activities?

  Select No Maintenance occurs once per year Maintenance occurs twice per year Maintenance occurs more than three times per year High Maintenance Required

  • No
  • Maintenance occurs once per year
  • Maintenance occurs twice per year
  • Maintenance occurs more than three times per year
  • High Maintenance Required

• Is the road 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 does heavy rainfall affect the road'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 road?

  Yes

  No

• How often do road 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the road 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

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

  Yes

  No

  Unknown or no records

• Vulnerability Assessment of ROAD PAVEMENT

  1= NOT VULNERABLE

  2= SLIGHTLY VULNERABLE

  3= MODERATELY VULNERABLE

  4= HIGHLY VULNERABLE

  5= VERY VULNERABLE

• General Comments

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• 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 ROAD PAVEMENT - Condition State - Severity Level - (In accordance with Road Inspection Manual Calculation for Affected Length Vs Total Road Length)

• Monitoring Required

  Select 1 month 2 month 3 monthly 6 monthly 12 monthly 24 monthly

  • 1 month
  • 2 month
  • 3 monthly
  • 6 monthly
  • 12 monthly
  • 24 monthly

• General Comments

• Completed Signature

  Sign