751.12 Barriers, Railings, Curbs and Fences

751.12.1 Standard Safety Barrier Bridge Curbs

751.12.1.1 Standard Safety Barrier Curbs used in Missouri

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Type A Test Level TL-4	Type B Test Level TL-4
NJ Shape
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Type C Test Level TL-5	Type D Test Level TL-5

Note:	For Type F (Temporary Barrier Curb), refer to Missouri Standard Plans 617.20.
	For Thrie Beam Rails, see Widening & Repair information.
	See Structural Project Manager before using Type C or D barriers.

751.12.2 Safety Barrier Bridge Curbs (NJ Shape)

751.12.2.1 General Design

New safety barrier curbs "shall be shown to be structurally and geometrically crashworthy". Therefore, the shape of the safety barrier curb is selected based on crash-tested, or equivalent crash-tested geometry.

The safety barrier curb used on new bridges shall be the 16” New Jersey (MO) safety shape barrier curb which has been crash-tested and FHWA approved as meeting test level TL-4.

Test level TL-4 shall be used for safety barrier curb design. TL-4 is defined by AASHTO as being “generally acceptable for the majority of applications on high-speed highways, freeways, expressways, and interstate highways with a mixture of trucks and heavy vehicles”.

* Use Rustication on Highway Grade Seperations only Safety Barrier Curb Dimensions

Material Properties

Concrete
Unit weight of reinforced concrete,	$\,\gamma _{c}$ = 150 $\,lb/ft^{3}$
for modulus of elasticity,	$\,\gamma _{c}$ = 145 $\,lb/ft^{3}$
Safety Barrier Curbs
Safety Barrier Curbs shall consist of:
Class B-1 Concrete	$\,f'_{c}$ = 4.0 ksi
	$\,n$ = 8
Median Barrier Curbs
Median Barrier Curbs shall consist of:
Class B-1 Concrete	$\,f'_{c}$ = 4.0 ksi
	$\,n$ = 8
Reinforcing steel
Minimum yield strength,	$\,f_{y}$ = 60.0 ksi
Steel modulus of elasticity	$\,E_{s}$ = 29000 ksi

751.12.2.2 Standard Reinforcement Details

R-Bar Required for Slip Form Option	R1-Bar Shape 19	R2-Bar Shape 15
	R1 & R2-Bars permissible only when Slip Forming not allowed (*)
16" Safety Barrier Curb

(*) The single R bar adds to the rigidity of the reinforcement during construction and it is believed to help prevent cracking. The single bar also appears to assist maintaining uniform reinforcement cover.

Reinforcement (No Wearing Surface)
		#5-R3 Shape 19	#5-R4 Shape 27 (*)
R-Bar	16" Safety Barrier Curb	R-Bar Permissible Alternate Shape (**)
Reinforcement (1 3/4" Wearing Surface)
		#5-R3 Shape 19	#5-R4 Shape 27
R-Bar	16" Safety Barrier Curb	R-Bar Permissible Alternate Shape (**)
Reinforcement (2 1/4" Wearing Surface)
		#5-R3 Shape 19	#5-R4 Shape 27
R-Bar	16" Safety Barrier Curb	R-Bar Permissible Alternate Shape (**)
(*) Increase leg for latex or low slump concrete wearing surface.
(**) The R3 bar and #5 bottom transverse slab bar in cantilever (P/S panels only) combination may be furnished as one bar as shown, at the contractor's option.

Note:	Use same grade reinforcing steel in Barrier Curb as in slab. Splice length for #5 bars in Barrier Curb = 35".
	Dimensions shown are also typical for structures with latex or low slump concrete (except as indicated).

751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement

Non-Integral End Bents

End Elevation		Elevation of Barrier Curb
Section A-A		Section B-B	Section C-C
*	Spaced with #5-K4 bars.
**	Fit bar to follow transition face of curb.

All bars are epoxy coated.
All bars are stirrup bends except for K4, K9, K10 & K11.
#5-K1 Shape 19	#5-K2 Shape 14	#5-K3 Shape 27	#5-K4 Shape 7	#5-K5 Shape 25
#5-K6 Shape 25	#5-K7 Shape 25	#5-K8 Shape 25	#5-K9 Shape 20
				(*) Increase leg for slab thickness greater than 8 1/2".
#4-K10 Shape 20		#5-K11 Shape 8

Integral End Bents

End Elevation		Elevation of Barrier Curb
Section A-A		Section B-B	Section C-C
*	Spaced with #5-K4 bars.
**	Fit bar to follow transition face of curb.
***	On skewed structures, if end K3 bar does not meet the Min. 1 1/2" clearance from front face of diaphragm, a K12 bar may be substituted.

All bars are epoxy coated.
All bars are stirrup bends except for K4, K9, K10 & K11.
#5-K1 Shape 19	#5-K2 Shape 14	#5-K3 Shape 27	#5-K4 Shape 7	#5-K5 Shape 25
#5-K6 Shape 25	#5-K7 Shape 25	#5-K8 Shape 25	#5-K9 Shape 20
#4-K10 Shape 20		#5-K11 Shape 8		#5-K12 Shape 27

Semi-Deep Abutments

Elevation of Barrier Curb
End Elevation	Section A-A	Section B-B
		*	Spaced with #5-K4 bars.
		**	Fit bar to follow transition face of curb.
Section C-C	Section D-D

All bars are epoxy coated.
All bars are stirrup bends except for K4, K9, K10 & K11.
#5-K1 Shape 19	#5-K2 Shape 14	#5-K3 Shape 27	#5-K4 Shape 7	#5-K5 Shape 25
#5-K6 Shape 25	#5-K7 Shape 25	#5-K8 Shape 25	#5-K9 Shape 20
#4-K10 Shape 20		#5-K11 Shape 8		#5-K12 Shape 27

Continuous Concrete Slab

End Elevation		Elevation of Barrier Curb
Section A-A		Section B-B	Section C-C
*	Spaced with #5-K4 bars.
**	Fit bar to follow transition face of curb.

All bars are epoxy coated.
All bars are stirrup bends except for K4, K9, K10 & K11.
#5-K1 Shape 19	#5-K2 Shape 14	#5-K3 Shape 27	#5-K4 Shape 7	#5-K5 Shape 27
#5-K6 Shape 27	#5-K7 Shape 27	#5-K8 Shape 27	#5-K9 Shape 20
#4-K10 Shape 20		#5-K11 Shape 8
*	According to the development length allowed with the slab depth used, bar may or may not be hooked. Development length starts at slab/barrier interface, basic development length for a straight, #5 epoxy coated bar is 18".
**	Length varies depending on slab depth. Extend bar to within 1" of construction joint at bottom of slab.
***	Use Shape 11 or create shape as necessary when development length requires hook.

751.12.2.4 Slip-Form Reinforcement Details

Section at End Bent (Optional Slip-Form Barrier)
Section Near Joints (Optional Slip-Form Barrier)
Section A-A
(*) Each side of Joint Location.

NOTE TO DETAILER:

Optional Slip-Form Safety Barrier Curb details shall be placed on all jobs (except Prestressed Double-Tee Structures) where applicable.

Add #5 cross bracing bars for Slip-Form option. Base the length of these bars on the shortest distance between joints throughout the structure. Show the C-Bars in the Bar List and note that these bars are for the Slip-Form option only.

751.12.2.5 SBC for Wing with Detached Wing Wall

SBC on Non-Integral End Bent (*)
SBC on Integral End Bent (*)
(*)	Detached Wing Wall shown is for illustration purpose only.
	If the detached wing wall has more than one section, see the Structural Project Manager for possible additional joints in the safety barrier curb (between sections).

751.12.2.6 Guardrail Attachment Detail

Part Elevation A-A	Part Elevation
	Part Plan
Auxiliary View

751.12.2.7 Joint & Rustication Details

Curb Expansion Joints. Openings required for expansion shall be provided in the barrier curb in conjunction with deck joints. For details of expansion joints in barrier curb see expansion device details.

Curb Joints. 1/4 in. joints are located in the barrier curb at locations of negative moments to prevent cracking in the barrier curb. These joints are required when decks are continuous over intermediate bents for both continuous and simple span structures. These joints are also required at the front face of integral end bents. For details of 1/4 in. curb joints at integral end bents see integral end bent details.

Rustication. Rustication shall be used on grade separations only. Rustication shall be terminated four feet from the end of the barrier curb.

Cast-In-Place Barrier Curbs
		Note: Sawcut between spans shall be offset from centerline of intermediate bent to match any existing offset.
Continuous Structures Part Plan		Continuous Re-Deck of Simple Span Structures Part Plan
Part Section Showing Placement of Joints

*	One space = 1/4 Span to nearest 1 in. increment (Span < 40 ft.)
	One space = 10 ft. (Span = 40 ft. to 125 ft.)
	Two spaces = 10 ft. (Span > 125 ft.)

Optional Slip-Form Barrier Curbs
Section A-A	Section Thru Joint
Part Section Showing Placement of Joints

	Note: Sawcut between spans shall be offset from centerline of intermediate bent to match any existing offset.
Continuous Structures Part Plan	Continuous Re-Deck of Simple Span Structures Part Plan
	Note: Rustication shall be used on grade separations only. Terminate rustication 4 ft. 0 in. from end of wing.

	Note: Rustication to be used on highway grade separation only. End rustication 4'-0" from end of wing.
Part Section Showing Rustication Details

751.12.2.8 Plastic Waterstop

To eliminate water seepage problems, use a plastic waterstop, as specified, and in accordance with details shown below.

Use a plastic waterstop at all safety barrier curb joints on grade separations, except over railroads and county roads.

Use a plastic waterstop on lower safety barrier curb joint only, for structures with superelevation on grade separations.

* Rustication to be used on highway grade separations only. Filled Joint Detail

751.12.2.9 Details of Mounting Light Poles on Safety Barrier Curbs

Part Plan	Part Plan
Section A-A	Section B-B
Anchor bolts and nuts shall be in accordance with ASTM A449. Anchor bolts, nuts and washers shall be fully galvanized.
Note to Detailer: Extend slab transverse steel to edge of slab in blister region.
Note: Conduit not shown for clarity.

751.12.2.10 Superelevation Details

Section Thru Superelevated Slab

Section Thru Superelevated Approach Slab at Integral End Bent

Section Thru Superelevated Approach Slab at Non-Integral End Bent

"A"	= 2'-8" + (Superelev. Slope x 16")
"B"	= 2'-8" - (Superelev. Slope x 16")
"C"	= 8 1/2" + (Superelev. Slope x 16")
"D"	= 8 1/2" - (Superelev. Slope x 16")

751.12.3 Medians

751.12.3.1 Double Faced Median Barrier Curb (NJ Shape)

Note:	Use same grade reinforcing steel in barrier curb as in slab.
	Splice length for #5-R bars in barrier curb = 35".
	Do not use this barrier curb over precast prestressed panels.

Note to detailer:

Provide slip-form option for double faced median safety barrier curb. For slip-form option additional #5 cross bracing bars shall be placed on both sides of all joints and R2 bars shall be one bar.

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R2 Bar Shape 15	R4 Bar Shape 27
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Section Thru Double Faced Median Barrier Curb
Twin Bridge Median Barrier Curb Details
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Section Thru Median with Open Joint

751.12.3.2 Concrete Median Curbs

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Open Joint (Twin Bridges Typ.)
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Barrier Class (No Joint)
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Mountable Class
Note: All reinforcement shown shall be epoxy coated.
Details shown are very general. Consult Design Layout for specific details for each individual structure.

Concrete Median Curbs (Permissable Alternates)

Bent Bar:
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Open Joint (Twin Bridges Typ.)	Barrier Class (No Joint)
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Detail "A"	Detail "B"
File:751.12 concrete median curbs (permissalbe alternates)-field bent bar.gif	Add note to plans:
	No additional payment will be allowed for the usage of either alternate anchoring systems.
Resin Anchor:
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Note: All reinforcement shown shall be epoxy coated.

751.12.4 Chain Link Fence

Superstructure Near Steps
Superstructure at or Near End Panel
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Detail "A"

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Landing	Section thru Fence
Details of Handrail Bracket
Rail Post Connection (Typical)
Plan of Floor Plate
Details of Expansion Device Gap
(**) May conflict with any proposed expansion device sidewalk, consult Structural Project Manager.
Typical Section Near Splice Gap
Note: 8'-0" max. post spacing for superstructure. (*) Locate at about 30'-0" centers with at least one splice gap between pull posts. (Add the following notes to the plans.) The maximum spacing allowed between pull posts and end posts is 100 ft. Post brace and 1/2”Ø truss rod are required for panels adjacent to pull posts and end posts only. Connect the lower end of the 1/2"Ø truss rod to the bottom of the pull posts and end posts to which the stretcher bar is attached.

(112") Curved top Pedestrian Fence (Structures)

(Optional fence detail when requested by district or railroad personnel)
Section A-A
Curved Top Pedestrian Chain Link Fence (Galv. Steel) on Sidewalk
NOTE: 8'-0" Max. post spacing for superstructure. (*) Locate at about 30'-0" centers with at least one splice gap between pull posts. The maximum spacing allowed between pull posts and end posts is 100 feet. Post brace and 1/2"Ø truss rod are required for panels adjacent to pull posts and end posts only. Connect the lower end of the 1/2"Ø truss rod to the bottom of the pull posts and end posts to which the stretcher bar is attached.
Details at Expansion Device Gap
(**) May conflict with any proposed expansion device sidewalk, consult Structural Project Manager.
Typical Section Near Splice Gap
Note: 8'-0" max. post spacing for superstructure. (*) Locate at about 30'-0" centers with at least one splice gap between pull possts and end posts.

751.12.5 Two Tube Rail TL-4 (NCHRP 350)

Guidance

• Meets TL-4 (NCHRP 350)
• Typically used on spread box beam bridges.
• May be used on adjacent box beam bridges where reinforcement is embedded in the beam.
• Use only in certain applications because of cost.
• Acceptable for use when roadway width or site distance is a concern.
• Curb is intrinsic to TL rating and shall be used. Curb shall be used to prevent drainage over deck.

Bridge Standard Drawings - Two Tube Rail (DGN and PDF)
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Two Tube Rail Plan and Elevation Details – TTR1
Two Tube Rail Transition Details – TTR2
Two Tube Rail Details – TTR3