Local roads shoulder widths may vary from 2 to 8-ft depending on the context classification of the facility. Where right turn lanes are present on uncurbed facilities, a 4-ft fully surfaced shoulder must be provided.

Facilities must be assessed to determine if bicycle accommodation are required on the shoulders.

Bike accessible shoulders must be fully surfaced for the entire shoulder width.

See for additional information on shoulders and shoulder surfacing requirements.

See for specific off-system bridge requirements for current ADT of 400 VPD or less.

Outside shoulder widths on rural local roads are normally 4 to 8-ft. For two-lane rural roads, shoulder widths may be reduced to 2-ft if future ADT volumes are less than 400 VPD.

Mailbox turnouts should be considered on local roads with 400 or more VPD. Refer to TxDOT standard drawings for details regarding the design and construction of mailbox turnouts.

Uncurbed shoulders in the suburban context can range from 4 to 10-ft wide.

Uncurbed shoulders in rural town, suburban, urban, and urban core contexts may vary from 2 to 8-ft shoulder widths.