Candler McCollum’s Post

America’s infrastructure is at a critical juncture. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) latest report card paints a stark picture, assigning an overall infrastructure grade of C-. The condition of the nation’s highways and bridges is alarming, to say the least. 43% of our public roadways are in poor or mediocre condition. This statistic not only poses a significant risk to public safety but also underscores the inefficiency and escalating maintenance costs burdening our transportation system. SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE. That’s where American Road Patch is stepping in. Using American Road Patch (patented) over conventional fills offers a PERMANENT fix to potholes in ALL weather conditions. Need proof? Head to our site for testimonials and case studies >> americanroadpatch.com. FULL ARTICLE >> https://lnkd.in/gThV_Ctk #potholes #potholenation #infrastructure #pothole #caltrans #yourtaxdollarsatwork #taxseason #roadways #roadwayrepair #engineers #engineerlife #newtechnology #fixourstreets

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10 years ago, Walton County, GA, tested HA5 High Density Mineral Bonds on one of its streets. Today, HA5 is one of the go-to tools in their pavement preservation toolbox. Watch the full interview here: https://hubs.ly/Q02twSd00 #pavementpreservation #publicworks #infrastructure #innovation #engineering #assetmanagement #budget #fiscalresponsibility

The Concrete General crews are always hard at work to strengthen Maryland’s infrastructure! How many road construction work zones have you seen one of our Concrete General trucks? Do you want to tell your representatives to continue to find Maryland infrastructure? Take action now by clicking the link in the comments. #infrastructure #Maryland #roadconstruction #ttf #togetherfortransportationfunding

Faced with necessary infrastructure improvements, learn how the City of Raytown, Missouri is using a preliminary engineering study to best leverage taxpayer dollars: https://loom.ly/p6CRLME

What does longevity mean to you when we talk about pavement preservation? To the municipalities I work with, it's about selecting a surface treatment that doesn't just linger on the surface but continues to protect the asphalt year after year. Selecting a surface treatment that protects the underlying asphalt for longer has clear benefits: 1) Longer-lasting surface treatments provide more protection, keeping the underlying asphalt better for longer. 2) When asphalt lasts longer, it costs less to own. That allows tax dollars and budgets to stretch further. 3) Longer-lasting surface treatments result in less impact on the community. The extended performance means the street can go longer without another pavement preservation treatment. Long-term protection, not just coverage, is critical to a successful pavement preservation program. p.s. The picture below was taken 4 years after this HA5 installation. The road still looks good, and the HA5 is doing its job. #assetmanagement #longevity #value #publicworks #engineering #infrastructure

There is a $1.2 trillion shortfall in surface transportation spending according to the January infrastructure report by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). To address this significant funding gap, continued collaboration between public and private sectors is essential to bring the required capital into American infrastructure.

Wondering when it's time to rehabilitate your pavement? ☑️ Consider factors such as pavement condition, traffic impact, safety, costs, pavement age, subgrade conditions and the environment in decision-making. ☑️ Visual inspections, pavement management systems, and functional performance assessments can be used as key tools in evaluating conditions. ☑️ Keep an eye out for increased traffic, shifts in patterns, and safety hazards as potential signals for intervention. ☑️ Environmental considerations like drainage and sustainability are also crucial. Our pavement experts can guide you through the process, using relevant data to determine the ideal timing and type of rehabilitation needed. Explore more in our latest blog: ‘When should you rehabilitate your pavement?’: https://lnkd.in/excTxztv #infrastructure #assetmanagement #construction #civilengineering #pavementmanagementservices

Considering the deteriorating conditions of many of our roads I enjoyed the post by John Yeaman which highlights very simple observations which if addressed timeously saves the tax payer and preserves national assets. #astec #industries #africa #middleeast #roadconstruction #roadrepair

It’s a beautiful spring day to get out and look at some bridges that are posted for restrictive load. Bridges may need to be posted for restrictive loads when the capacity of the bridge decreases and/or when the demand on the bridge increases. Depending on funding, permitting, and other considerations, rehabilitation and replacement bridge projects can take up to 6 years or more to get to construction. A timeline that may result in further restrictive posting. Proper planning and forward thinking can offer safe solutions for the traveling public when restrictive posting signs appear on your bridges.