3.1.1 General Plan Sheets
Refer to the
for information to include on the General Plan Sheets.
3.1.1.1 Title Sheet
The Title Sheet is the first sheet of the plans. It should be neat and contain all the information as described in
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Delegation of authority for signatures described below can be made at the District’s discretion.
I. General | VI. Utilities |
Title Sheet Index of Sheets Project Layout Roadway Typical Sections General Notes Estimate and Quantity Sheets Quantity Summary Sheets | Existing Utilities Plan and Profile Layouts Proposed Utilities Plan and Profile Layouts Standards (for each utility type) |
II. Traffic Control Plan | VII. Bridges 1 |
Conflict Layout Sheet Traffic Control Narrative Traffic Control Typical Sections Traffic Control Layouts Advanced Warning Sign Layout Standards | Bridge Hydraulic Data Sheets, Bridge Scour Data Soil Boring Logs Bridge Layout, Detailed Quantity Summary, and Structural Details (grouped together for each bridge) Standards |
III. Roadway Details | VIII. Traffic Items |
Survey Control Sheets Horizontal and Vertical Control Sheets Alignment Data Sheets (Optional) Removal Layouts Roadway Plan and Profile Layouts Intersection Details Driveway Details Miscellaneous Roadway Details Standards | Traffic Signal Layouts Illumination Layouts Signing Layouts Summary of Small Signs Pavement Markings Layouts Traffic Management System (TMS) Layouts ITS Layouts Miscellaneous Traffic Details Standards |
IV. Retaining Wall Details | IX. Railroad |
Retaining Wall Layouts Miscellaneous Wall Details Standards | Railroad Requirements Sheet Railroad Scope of Work Sheet Railroad Plan Sheets |
V. Drainage Details | X. Environmental Issues |
Drainage Area Map Hydrologic and Hydraulic Data Sheets Culvert Layouts Drainage Plan and Profile Layouts Miscellaneous Drainage Details Standards | EPIC Sheet SWP3 Summary Sheet Environmental Layouts (SWP3 sheets, and any avoidance areas and work time restrictions noted) Standards |
XI. Miscellaneous Items | |
Landscaping/Irrigation Layouts Standards or District Detail Sheets | |
Notes: 1. Refer to TxDOT’s
for the order of bridge sheets and preferred order of standards | |
Element | Description |
Title block | Located in the upper right-hand corner and identifies the plans by Fed and/or state project number, District designation, county, controlling control-section-job number (CCSJ), and highway name and number. If more than one CSJ is used for the project, use “,etc.” to show this in the title block. |
Design speed Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Functional Classification Context Classification | Show the design speed of the highway in miles per hour (mph). Show the design year ADT and future ADT of the project Indicate the functional and context classification of the highway. If the highway has multiple functional classes, this can be shown as “various”. If the highway has multiple contexts, show the context classification and target design speed used for each segment from begin station to end station. |
Length of project | For each CSJ, show breakdown of the primary roadway and bridge lengths in feet truncated to two decimal places. CSJ totals should match total project length.The breakdown should also show the primary roadway and bridge lengths in miles truncated to three decimal places. The total length shown should match the length shown in TxDOTCONNECT (TxC). The total length of project should be determined from the difference in the stationing noted on the Location Map. The net length of project should exclude any exceptions and account for equations as noted on the Title Sheet. |
Highway name and number County Control-section-job number (CSJ) or Controlling CSJ if multiple CSJs & Project ID Limits | Show the highway name, number and county in large capital letters to facilitate identification and processing. Refer to the
for a detailed discussion on the use of CSJs. Show limits of proposed construction. This should match the limits shown in TxC. If the limits change after letting, a change order will be required to include the changes. |
Project classification | The project classification should match the Project Details page in TxC. |
Short description | The short description replaces the Layman’s Description and should match the Project Details page in TxC. - This is not needed on the Title Sheet if using the Project Description. A list of short description values is shown in the TxC Reference Manual. |
Project description | The long project description should match the Project description page in TxC. |
Location Map | Provide a legible map of suitable size showing the location of the project in relation to physical landmarks, other highways, and/or intersections. In addition, the project limits by CSJ(s), county and city boundaries, reference markers, graphic map scale and north arrow should also be shown. The beginning and end of each project should contain the stations, CSJs, and reference markers for each CSJ. Latitude/longitude coordinates can be used in lieu of reference markers. Reference markers should match the information shown in TxC. |
Adoption date of governing specifications | State projects: “Special Labor Provisions for State Projects. (000-XXX)” Where XXX is the current Adoption date of Special Provision number.Federal-Aid projects: Show title and date of appropriate required contract provisions. Form FHWA 1273, Date of current provision |
Exceptions, equations, and railroad crossings | Exceptions are the station number limits and lengths where work is excluded from a project.List by station numbers and lengths. Show as: “NONE” if not applicable.Equations are used to show the transition of the project from one set of station numbers to a different set.Equations are used when the stationing of an existing alignment changes. This can be the meeting of two different station systems or an adjustment in the centerline from the existing.Equations should be shown as: STA XX+XX.XX BK = STA XX+XX.XX AHD Railroad crossing should be displayed on the title sheet and show DOT number along with the crossing location. Railroad information may be on TxC, but this information should be coordinated with the District railroad coordinator, or Railroad Division. |
Signature Blocks | Signature/date blocks are required for:
Projects that require additional signature blocks are as follows:
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Copyright Requirement Guidelines | Minute Order 107306 adopted administrative rules allowing the department to protect copyrights for intellectual property. Engineering designs contained in construction and routine maintenance plans are included in the definition of intellectual property. The TxDOT’s Office of General Counsel has advised that the following notation be placed on the Title Sheet of all plans produced by or for TxDOT: “©XXXX by Texas Department of Transportation; all rights reserved.” |
Copyright Requirement Guidelines (continued) | where XXXX denotes the year of letting. If the project letting is delayed, the year will need to be updated throughout the plan set. For all other plan sheets, the copyright symbol with year of letting and TxDOT logo is used. If space does not permit this notation, an abbreviated notation of:“©XXXX TxDOT” may be used. The year shown in the notation will depend on when the plans are produced. The copyright notation shown above for Title Sheet must also be placed on schematic layouts. For plans not produced under contract to or by TxDOT, these copyright (continued) notations are not required. |
Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) Inspection (if needed) | For projects which contain more than $50,000 in pedestrian elements, a review of the construction plans prior to letting and a final inspection by a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) is required. For these projects, the following note should appear on the Title Sheet: “Registered Accessibility Specialist inspection required TABS# __________ “ TABS = Texas Architectural Barriers online System The TABS number will be added to the title sheet once the project is registered, and the number is assigned. For more information on RAS inspection refer to the Construction Division's document TDLR Construction Accessibility Requirements. TDLR = Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation  TABS number should be requested early to include on the Title Sheet. |
TDLR inspection required | For projects which require inspection by the TDLR during the construction phase, include this note: “TDLR INSPECTION REQUIRED” This serves as a reminder to construction personnel to inform the TDLR staff and coordinate an appropriate time for them to visit the project site and inspect pedestrian-related elements. For PS&E submission requirements and policy on TDLR, refer to the Construction Division’s document
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If updates to project information on TxC need to be made to match current project data, contact the District planning and programming staff.
Reference the
for additional information on items shown on the Title Sheet.
3.1.1.2 Index of sheets
The index should show sheet numbers and title or abbreviations as they appear on the plan sheets –
sheet titles on the index sheet should match exactly with the corresponding plan sheet title and the sheet file name.
All sheets are to be listed, including OMITTED
and supplemental sheet numbers.All standard sheets listed will bear the asterisk symbol (or other symbol) to identify them as standard sheets and can use the abbreviated sheet reference if needed.
Modified standard sheets will bear the (MOD) designation after the standard sheet title and must be signed, sealed and dated.
The index of sheets is accompanied by the responsible engineer’s approval note for use of standard sheets included in the plans, signed and sealed.
If multiple engineers sign, seal and date different plan sheets (i.e., roadway engineer, drainage engineer, bridge engineer, traffic engineer, etc.), an approval note for each engineer is required indicating which specific standards were approved by them. Different symbols (e.g., *, **, ***, or #, $, &) should be used to designate their specific standard selection.
3.1.1.3 Project Layout
The Project Layout, used at the District’s discretion, is intended to provide an overview of the project. This sheet should clearly show the beginning and ending stations and CSJ’s. This sheet is typically printed at a much larger scale (1” =500’ or 1” =1000’ depending on the length of the project. A larger scale may be used). It is usually one sheet but can be multiple sheets depending on the project length.
The Project Layout may be shown on a roll plot for the Initial (30%) milestone submittal.
3.1.1.4 Roadway Typical Sections
Roadway typical sections provide a general representation of the nature of construction in each portion of the project, but a multitude of details can be confusing. The purpose is to show all the components and dimensions of the roadway within the ROW perpendicular to the centerline for each change of existing features or proposed roadway.
Existing typical sections
should be shown to reflect the existing roadway information and pavement structure. These are assembled with information gathered from as-built plans, site visits, and road coring.Proposed typical sections
show dimensions, depths, and station limits for each type of material in the proposed pavement structure. A typical section is necessary for all features including mainlanes, frontage roads, ramps, detours, crossroads, etc. Barrier and metal beam guard fence should be shown if applicable.3.1.1.5 General Notes
General Notes are created as described in
of this manual. They should be placed on plan sheets prior to final PS&E submission. The District office typically generates the Sealed (100%) milestone General Notes sheets to be included in the plans. Refer to the TxDOT.gov
for further guidance on General Notes.
Each District maintains their own Master General Notes file. Request the District specific general notes at the beginning of the PS&E to guide the design.
3.1.1.6 Estimate and Quantity Sheet
The purpose of the Estimate and Quantity (E&Q) Sheet is to provide a list of all the pay items and estimated quantities in the contract and for each specific CSJ. This sheet also provides a space for final quantities once a project has been completed. Item numbers, descriptive codes, item descriptions, units of measurement, force account and bid alternates are also shown.
The E&Q sheet summarizes the work to be done if there is more than one CSJ or project in the plans or if local participation is involved. It also provides an overview of the proposed work by showing the total quantities of each item of work involved in the construction of the roadway.
The Sealed (100%) milestone E&Q Sheet is generated in the District office and included in the plans prior to the Ready to Let (RTL) milestone PS&E submission to DES. Refer to the
for further guidance on generating the Sealed milestone E&Q Sheet.
Ensure the E&Q sheet matches the quantity summary tables and the Engineer’s estimate output from TxC.
3.1.1.7 Quantity Summary Sheets
The purpose of the Quantity Summary Sheets is to show all items of work, split up by CSJ, and their estimated quantities, with like items grouped together for ease of locating and tracking.
Quantity Summary Sheets are NOT to be signed and sealed.
The Quantity Summary Sheets are generally broken out by the
work type, location, and quantity of work
for individual pay items of the proposed project. Typical work types shown together include:- Work Zone Quantity Summary (or Traffic Control Quantity Summary);
- Removal Quantity Summary;
- Earthwork Quantity Summary;
- Roadway Quantity Summary;
- Driveway and Intersection Quantity Summary;
- MBGF Quantity Summary;
- Retaining Wall Quantity Summary;
- Drainage Quantity Summary;
- Traffic Signals Quantity Summary;
- Illumination Quantity Summary;
- Signing Quantity Summary;
- ITS Quantity Summary;
- Pavement Markings Quantity Summary;
- Erosion Control Quantity Summary (or SWP3 Quantity Summary);
- Landscape Quantity Summary;
- Utilities Quantity Summary; and
- Miscellaneous Items Quantity Summary.
Quantities which are considered subsidiary to pertinent items can be a useful tool to provide the contractor as much information as possible and should result in a better bid price. These quantities, shown on the Summary Sheet(s), should be noted as “For Contractor’s Information Only” and should not include item numbers/bid codes.
TxDOT’s
can be used to create quantity summary sheets. Contact DES for more information on the spreadsheet.