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Appendix 8: Design Criteria for Stock Underpasses



Design Criteria for Stock Crossings

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Design criteria for stock crossings


 

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FOR LESS THAN 250 VEHICLES PER DAY

  • Entry and Exits to be directly opposite each other.
  • Crossings to be located at sites which provide good visibility.
  • Width of seal coat to be width of gateway plus 2m either side.
  • Seal Coat to be laid to existing road crossfalls.
  • Seal Coat to be designed for Class 1 loading.

FOR GREATER THAN 250 VEHICLES PER DAY…

  • Stock underpasses shall be designed by the need of the owner/farmer, subject to design approval by the Council and shall meet the following guidelines;
    1. Maximum height 2200mm
    2. Maximum width 3000mm
    3. Maximum area of the internal cross section 6.6sqm