Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to document policy on bridge design in the state of Texas. It assists Texas bridge designers in applying provisions documented in the
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 2020, 9th Edition
, which designers should adhere to unless directed otherwise by this document. The following manuals and guides should be used in companion with this document for designing bridges in Texas.- Bridge Design Guide
- Bridge Detailing Guide
- Bridge Railing Manual
- Bent (Pier) Protection Guide
- Bridge Project Development Manual
- Bridge Inspection Manual
- Geotechnical Manual-LRFD
- Hydraulic Design Manual
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance Guide
- TxDOT Preferred Practices for Steel Bridge Design, Fabrication, and Erection
All Articles, Equations, and Tables referenced in this manual are from the
Edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, unless noted otherwise.
Edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, unless noted otherwise.