Abstract
From a survey of the interstate system in Kentucky, 26 gore sites were found to be eligible for safety improvements. Energy absorbing barriers have been installed at five. Barriers are planned at 11 sites; seven sites have been contour graded; and three sites have been dismissed from consideration.
HI-DRO Cushions and Fitch Inertial Barriers were found to be effective crash cushions. HI-DRO Cushion maintenance costs per impact were less than those for Fitch Inertial Barriers; however, initial costs of materials and installation were higher. The HI-DRO Cushion is generally more adaptable to narrow and relatively short areas than either the Fitch Inertial Barrier or the Steel Crash Cushion. Desirability of redirectional capabilities is dependent upon site geometrics, traffic volumes, and speeds.
If there is no feasible alternative, installation of an impact attenuating device is advocated in terms of warrants.
Report Date
3-1-1973
Report Number
No. 359
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1973.359
Repository Citation
Pigman, Jerry G.; Seymour, William M.; and Cornette, Don L., "Experimental Installations of Impact-Attenuating Devices" (1973). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1120.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/1120
Notes
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