ORD NO 13-1990 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. i3 -1990
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BRIDGE STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren needs to adopt standards for
any bridges to be constructed in the city:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the following "Bridge Standards"
are hereby adopted:
BRIDGE STANDARDS
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
Bridges, defined as drainage structures which
have a span of more than 20 feet, to be constructed
in the City of Van Buren on public thoroughfares and
rights of way shall adhere to the following minimum
standards:
1. Bridges shall be designed for a minimum loading
of H -20 as defined by the American Association
of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO).
2. Bridges shall be constructed of reinforced con-
crete, steel, or a combination thereof.
3. Materials and construction methods shall conform
to the latest edition of the Standard Specifica-
tions for Highway Construction of the Arkansas
State Highway and Transportation Department.
4. Bridge width shall be not less than 26 feet, and
shall not be less than the width of the approach
pavement plus 6 feet.
SECTION 2: THAT the immediate passage of this act is
necessary, and therefore, an emergency is declared to
exist, and this act being necessary for the preserva-
tion of public peace, health, welfare and safety shall
take effect and be in full force from and after its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE 1990
All Ant
ATTESTED:
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C'TY CLERK TREASURER