Civil Infrastructure Inspection 16 items
Retaining Wall & MSE Wall Inspection
Condition inspection of gravity, cantilever, and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls including drainage and global stability signs.
FHWA-NHI-15-002 (Ancillary/Retaining Structures)AASHTO LRFD Bridge DesignNCHRP retaining wall inspection
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Wall Identification
- Wall asset ID / location *
- Wall type (gravity / cantilever / MSE / soil nail / sheet pile / crib) *
- Approximate maximum exposed height (ft)
Wall Face Condition
- Is the wall face free of cracking, spalling, or panel damage? *
- Are MSE facing panels free of differential movement, gaps, or joint separation?
- Is exposed reinforcement, connection hardware, or coping corroded/damaged?
Movement & Stability
- Is the wall free of bulging, leaning, or out-of-plumb rotation? *
- Is there evidence of settlement, heave, or foundation movement? *
- Is there evidence of global instability (slope movement, tension cracks behind the wall)? *
- Measured wall lean / offset from vertical, if surveyed (in)
Drainage
- Are weep holes / drains open and flowing (not clogged)? *
- Is there evidence of water staining, efflorescence, or soil piping through the face?
- Is surface drainage above the wall directed away from the backfill?
Findings
- Overall wall condition rating (0-9)
- Is monitoring, repair, or engineering evaluation recommended? *
- Inspector signature *
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