GENERAL NOTES
1. Rumble strips and profile markings shall not be placed on
250’
Varies
depth is available. If pavement thickness is less than
Physical
2 inches, milled rumble strips shall not be used. Rumble
gore
strips shall not be milled or depressed into bridge decks.
3. Use Standard Sheet PM(2) for positioning, dimensioning, and
spacing of all reflective raised pavement markers, pavement
markings, and profile markings.
Texturing
4. See the table below for determining what options may be used
for edgeline rumble strips.
WHEN INSTALLING MILLED DEPRESSION EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS:
5. See dimensions for milled rumble strips. Other shapes and
dimensions may be used if approved by the Traffic Operations
Division.
TYPICAL RUMBLE STRIP PLACEMENT AT EXIT AND ENTRANCE RAMPS
6. Pavement markings can be applied over milled shoulder rumble
strips to create an edgeline rumble stripe.
7. Breaks in edgeline rumble strips shall occur at least
50 feet and no more than 150 feet in advance of bridges,
railroad crossings, intersections and driveways with high usage
pavement
4"
ramps, acceleration and deceleration lanes, crossovers, gore
pavement
5"
width table
areas or intersections with other roadways.
+1/2"
See shoulder
from
edge of
Edge of
7"
16" Min.
8"-16"
4"
*
Min.
*
width table
See shoulder
pavement
width table
See shoulder
+1/2"
5"
7"
+1/2"
8"-16"
7"
width table
See shoulder
pavement
5"
+1/2"
Edge of
Edge of
pavement
8. Rumble strips shall not be placed across exit or entrance
9. Consideration should be given to noise levels when edgeline
rumble strips are installed near residential areas, schools,
churches, etc. A minimum of 3/8 inches depth of milled
rumble strip may be considered in these areas.
10. On roadways with high bicycle activity, consideration should
be given before the installation of edgeline rumble strips.
Things to consider include size of rumble strips, rumble
Min.
Edge of
5"
7"
2’ Min.
of large trucks when installed on conventional highways.
8"
of this standard to other formats or for incorrect results or damages resulting from its use.
gore
strip material and location of rumble strips on the shoulder.
If the designer determines that gaps are needed in the rumble
strips due to bicycle use of the road, then follow the requirement
shown in FHWA Technical Advisory T5040.39, or latest version.
PLAN VIEW
PLAN VIEW
Edgeline
Edgeline
Edgeline
PLAN VIEW
See Note 3
See Note 3
Edgeline
A detail of the spacing shall be included in the plans.
See Note 3
See Note 3
WHEN INSTALLING RAISED OR PROFILE EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS:
PLAN VIEW
*
This distance may vary
based on width of shoulder
*
This distance may vary
11. Raised rumble strips consisting of non-reflective raised
based on width of shoulder
traffic buttons may be used. Non-reflective raised traffic
buttons can be affixed to asphalt or concrete with bitumen
7"(+ 1/2")
7"(+ 1/2")
R=12"(Max.)
or adhesives, as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
7"( + 1/2")
7"( + 1/2")
R=12"(Max.)
R=12"(Max.)
12. Non-reflective traffic buttons shall be placed adjacent
R=12" Max
to the pavement marking delineating the edgeline when
used as a rumble strip. The color of the button should
or yellow). The buttons will be paid for under Item 672,
1/2" Typ.
"Raised Pavement Markers." Non-reflective traffic buttons
1/2" Typ.
5/8" Max.
5/8" Max.
1/2" Typ.
1/2" Typ.
5/8" Max.
5/8" Max.
must meet the requirements of DMS-4300.
13. Non-reflective traffic buttons shall not be placed across
exit or entrance ramps, acceleration and deceleration lanes,
PROFILE VIEW
PROFILE VIEW
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
crossovers, gore areas or intersections with other roadways.
PROFILE VIEW
PROFILE VIEW
OPTION 3
14. Breaks in edgeline rumble strips using raised traffic buttons
shall occur at least 50 feet and no more than 150 feet
OPTION 4
in advance of bridges, railroad crossing, intersections and
driveways with high usage of large trucks when installed on
CONTINUOUS MILLED
CONTINUOUS MILLED
CONTINUOUS MILLED
DEPRESSIONS
DEPRESSIONS
DEPRESSIONS
(Rumble Stripes)
(Rumble Stripes)
(Rumble Strips)
conventional highways.
CONTINUOUS MILLED
15. The minimum distance between the edgeline and the buttons
DEPRESSIONS
(Rumble Strips)
should be used if the shoulder is less than 8 feet in width.
16. Raised profile thermoplastic markings used as edgelines
may substitute for buttons.
Traffic
Operations
Division
Standard
Non-reflective
4"
60" + 1/2"
See Note 3
raised traffic
buttons (yellow
or white)
4" or 6"
See Note 3
edgeline
EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS
marking
4" Min.
8" Max.
SHOULDER WIDTH TABLE
ON FREEWAYS
GREATER THAN
EQUAL TO OR
LESS THAN
2 FEET
PLAN VIEW
PLAN VIEW
OPTION 5
OPTION 6
Option 1, 5 OR 6
2 FEET
LESS THAN
4 FEET
Option 1, 2, 3,
5 or 6
AND
EQUAL TO OR
GREATER THAN
DIVIDED HIGHWAYS
4 FEET
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Option 2, 4,
5 OR 6
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2. Milled rumble strips are preferred when adequate pavement
Physical
match the color of the adjacent edgeline marking (white
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roadways with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH or less.
Min.
Min.
DISCLAIMER:
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PROFILE EDGELINE MARKINGS
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CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIPS
GENERAL NOTES
1. This standard sheet provides guidelines for installing centerline
rumble strips on multilane undivided highways.
300 to
24"+ 1/2"
2. Centerline and edgeline rumble strips or profile markings shall
500 mil
not be placed on roadways with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH
1/2"+1/8"
3/4"+ 1/8"
PROFILE VIEW
is available. If pavement thickness is less than 2 inches,
milled rumble strips shall not be used. Rumble strips shall
PROFILE VIEW
PROFILE VIEW
not be milled or depressed into bridge decks.
4. See dimensions for milled rumble strips. Other shapes and
dimensions may be used if approved by the Traffic Operations
Division.
Non-reflective
raised traffic
5. Breaks in milled centerline rumble strips shall occur at least
buttons (yellow
16"+ 1/2"
or black)
4" or 6"
50 feet and no more than 150 feet in advance of bridges, railroad
profile
crossing, intersections and driveways with high usage of large
4"
centerline
trucks.
markings
6. Use Standard Sheet PM(2) for positioning, dimensioning, and
7"+1/2"
markings and profile markings.
Centerline
markings
7. Consideration should be given to noise levels when centerline
rumble strips are installed near residential areas, schools,
churches, etc. A minimum of 3/8 inch depth of milled rumble
Centerline
strip may be considered in these areas.
8. Pavement markings must be applied over milled centerline rumble
strips for normal centerline spacing. For wider medians, specify
See Note 6
in the plans the exact placement of the rumble strips. Place the
rumble strips under each centerline marking or centered in the
24"+1/2"
markings
60" + 1/2"
Shoulder
spacing of all reflective raised pavement markers, pavement
Shoulder
of this standard to other formats or for incorrect results or damages resulting from its use.
or less.
3. Milled rumble strips are preferred when adequate pavement depth
middle of the median.
RPM
(reflectorized)
See Note 6
WHEN INSTALLING CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIPS:
9. Raised rumble strips consisting of non-reflective raised traffic
buttons may be used. Non-reflective raised traffic buttons can
See Note 6
be affixed to asphalt or concrete with bitumen or adhesives,
RPM
as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
(reflectorized)
10. When using non-reflective raised traffic buttons as a centerline
rumble strip, the button shall be placed adjacent to the pavement
RPM
marking delineating the centerline. The color of the button should
(reflectorized)
be yellow for a continuous no passing roadway. The button will be
1" Min.
paid for under Item 672, "Raised Pavement Markers." Non-reflective
2" Max.
traffic buttons must meet the requirements of DMS-4300.
WHEN INSTALLING EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS WITH OR WITHOUT
CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIPS ON UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS:
Traffic Operations Division Standard
CENTERLINE RUMBLE
PLAN VIEW
OPTION 1
MULTILANE UNDIVIDED
MILLED CENTERLINE
HIGHWAY WITH
RUMBLE STRIPS
SHOULDER
PLAN VIEW
PLAN VIEW
STRIPS ON MULTILANE
OPTION 2
OPTION 3
UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS
RAISED CENTERLINE
PROFILE CENTERLINE
RUMBLE STRIPS
MARKINGS
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7"+1/2"
60"+ 1/2"
11. See standard sheet RS(4).
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4"
DIST
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CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIPS
GENERAL NOTES
1. This standard sheet provides guidelines for installing
250 mil
60"+ 1/2"
centerline rumble strips on two-lane highways with or
4" or 6"
4"
60"+ 1/2"
7"+.1/2" 24"+ 1/2"
without shoulders.
300 to
2. Centerline and edgeline rumble strips or profile markings
500 mil
shall not be placed on roadways with a posted speed limit
of this standard to other formats or for incorrect results or damages resulting from its use.
of 45 MPH or less.
500 mil
3/4"+ 1/8"
1/2"+1/8"
3. Milled rumble strips are preferred when adequate pavement
MILLED RUMBLE STRIPS
PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC STRIPS
RAISED TRAFFIC BUTTONS
PROFILE MARKINGS
depth is available. If pavement thickness is less than
2 inches, milled rumble strips shall not be used. Rumble
7"+1/2"
PROFILE VIEW
16"+ 1/2"
4. See dimensions for milled rumble strips. Other shapes and
4"
raised traffic
buttons (yellow
Centerline
markings
Centerline
1/2"
markings
60"+ 1/2" 4"
Non-reflective
Non-reflective
or black)
dimensions may be used if approved by the Traffic Operations
raised traffic
buttons (yellow
4" or 6"
or black)
profile
centerline
markings
Centerline
markings
Division.
5. Breaks in milled centerline rumble strips shall occur at least
50 feet and no more than 150 feet in advance of bridges,
railroad crossings, intersections and driveways with high usage
of large trucks.
6. Use Standard Sheet PM(2) for positioning, dimensioning, and
spacing of all reflective raised pavement markers, and
60"+ 1/2"
24"+
strips shall not be milled or depressed into bridge decks.
dimensions pavement markings and profile markings.
7. Consideration should be given to noise levels when centerline
rumble strips are installed near residential areas, schools,
churches, etc. A minimum of 3/8 inch depth of milled rumble
strip may be considered in these areas.
1" Min.
1" Min.
2" Max.
2" Max.
See Note 6
RPM
See Note 6
See Note 6
rumble strips.
RPM
RPM
See Note 6
8. Pavement markings must be applied over milled centerline
(reflectorized)
WHEN INSTALLING CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIPS:
(reflectorized)
(reflectorized)
RPM
9. Raised rumble strips consisting of non-reflective raised
(reflectorized)
traffic buttons may be used. Non-reflective raised traffic
buttons can be affixed to asphalt or concrete with bitumen
or adhesives, as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
10. When using non-reflective raised traffic buttons as a
centerline rumble strip, the button shall be placed adjacent
4"
4"
to the pavement marking delineating the centerline. The buttons
will be paid for under Item 672, "Raised Pavement Markers."
Non-reflective traffic buttons must meet the requirements of
12+1/2"
12+1/2"
DMS-4300.
11. The color of the button should be yellow for a continuous
no passing roadway. Black buttons should be used in areas
where passing is allowed.
WHEN INSTALLING EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS WITH OR WITHOUT
CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIPS ON UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS:
12. See standard sheet RS(4).
Preformed
Preformed
thermoplastic
thermoplastic
strips
strips
Shoulder
Shoulder
60"+ 1/2"
raised traffic
60"+ 1/2"
Non-reflective
Non-reflective
raised traffic
Traffic Operations Division Standard
buttons (black)
CENTERLINE RUMBLE
STRIPS ON TWO LANE
PLAN VIEW
OPTION 1
TWO LANE TWO-WAY
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125 mil
ROADWAYS
MILLED CENTERLINE
RUMBLE STRIPS
PLAN VIEW
OPTION 2
RAISED CENTERLINE
RUMBLE STRIPS
PLAN VIEW
PLAN VIEW
OPTION 3
OPTION 4
TWO-WAY HIGHWAYS
RS(3)-13
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STRIPS AND PREFORMED
THERMOPLASTIC STRIPS
PROFILE CENTERLINE MARKINGS
AND PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC
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pavement
2. Milled rumble strips are preferred when adequate pavement
width table
See shoulder
+1/2"
16" Min.
4"
roadways with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH or less.
pavement
Min.
*
width table
See shoulder
8"-16"
4"
*
Min.
width table
See shoulder
+1/2"
8"-16"
width table
8"
depth is available. If pavement thickness is less than
2 inches, milled rumble strips shall not be used. Rumble
strips shall not be milled or depressed into bridge decks.
3. Use Standard Sheet PM(2) for positioning, dimensioning, and
spacing of all reflective raised pavement markers, pavement
markings, and profile markings.
4. See the table below for determining what options may be used
for edgeline rumble strips.
WHEN INSTALLING MILLED DEPRESSION EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS:
PLAN VIEW
PLAN VIEW
Edgeline
See Note 3
Edgeline
R=12"(Max.)
See Note 3
See Note 3
*
7"(+ 1/2")
Edgeline
Edgeline
PLAN VIEW
See Note 3
7"(+ 1/2")
5. See dimensions for milled rumble strips. Other shapes and
dimensions may be used if approved by the Traffic Operations
This distance may vary
PLAN VIEW
based on width of shoulder
R=12"(Max.)
7"( +1/2")
7"( + 1/2")
R=12" Max
R=12"(Max.)
Division.
6. Pavement markings can be applied over milled shoulder rumble
strips to create an edgeline rumble stripe.
7. Breaks in edgeline rumble strips shall occur at least
50 feet and no more than 150 feet in advance of bridges,
1/2" Typ.
railroad crossings, intersections and driveways with high
1/2" Typ.
usage of large trucks when installed on conventional highways.
5/8" Max.
5/8" Max.
1/2" Typ.
1/2" Typ.
*
This distance may vary
based on width of shoulder
PROFILE VIEW
PROFILE VIEW
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
5/8" Max.
5/8" Max.
8. Rumble strips shall not be placed across exit or entrance
ramps, acceleration and deceleration lanes, crossovers, gore
areas or intersections with other roadways.
9. Consideration should be given to noise levels when edgeline
PROFILE VIEW
PROFILE VIEW
OPTION 3
rumble strips are installed near residential areas, schools,
churches, etc. A minimum of 3/8 inches depth of milled
OPTION 4
CONTINUOUS MILLED
CONTINUOUS MILLED
CONTINUOUS MILLED
DEPRESSIONS
DEPRESSIONS
DEPRESSIONS
(Rumble Stripes)
(Rumble Stripes)
(Rumble Strips)
CONTINUOUS MILLED
DEPRESSIONS
(Rumble Strips)
rumble strip may be considered in these areas.
10. On roadways with high bicycle activity, consideration should
be given before the installation of edgeline rumble strips.
Things to consider include size of rumble strips, rumble
strip material and location of rumble strips on the shoulder.
If the designer determines that gaps are needed in the rumble
strips due to bicycle use of the road, then follow the requirement
shown in FHWA Technical Advisory T5040.39, or latest version.
A detail of the spacing shall be included in the plans.
WHEN INSTALLING RAISED OR PROFILE EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS:
See Note 3
11. Raised rumble strips consisting of non-reflective raised
4" or 6"
4"
of this standard to other formats or for incorrect results or damages resulting from its use.
See shoulder
5"
7"
pavement
5"
7"
5"
profile
traffic buttons may be used. Non-reflective raised traffic
edgeline
buttons can be affixed to asphalt or concrete with bitumen
marking
or adhesives, as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
12. Non-reflective traffic buttons shall be placed adjacent to the
pavement marking delineating the edgeline when used as a rumble
strip. The color of the button should match the color of the
60"+ 1/2"
paid for under Item 672, "Raised Pavement Markers." Non-reflective
traffic buttons must meet the requirements of DMS-4300.
SHOULDER WIDTH TABLE
13. Non-reflective traffic buttons shall not be placed across
exit or entrance ramps, acceleration and deceleration lanes,
See Note 3
GREATER THAN
EQUAL TO OR
LESS THAN
2 FEET
2 FEET
LESS THAN
4 FEET
EQUAL TO OR
crossovers, gore areas or intersections with other roadways.
GREATER THAN
4 FEET
14. Breaks in edgeline rumble strips using raised traffic buttons
shall occur at least 50 feet and no more than 150 feet
Non-reflective
in advance of bridges, railroad crossing, intersections and
raised traffic
buttons
Option 1, 5 OR 6
Option 1, 2, 3
Option 2, 4, 5
5 OR 6
OR 6
driveways with high usage of large trucks when installed on
conventional highways.
15. The minimum distance between the edgeline and the buttons
should be used if the shoulder is less than 8 feet in width.
4" Min.
8" Max.
16. Raised profile thermoplastic markings used as edgelines
may substitute for buttons.
Traffic
Operations
Division
Standard
PLAN VIEW
OPTION 5
PLAN VIEW
EDGELINE
OPTION 6
RUMBLE STRIPS
ON UNDIVIDED OR TWO
RAISED EDGELINE
PROFILE EDGELINE
RUMBLE STRIPS
MARKINGS
LANE HIGHWAYS
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Edge of
pavement
+1/2"
+1/2"
1. Rumble strips and profile markings shall not be placed on
Edge of
7"
adjacent edgeline marking (white or yellow). The buttons will be
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pavement
from
Edge of
5"
7"
edge of
2' Min.
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STANDARD PATTERN
GENERAL NOTES
locations may include: approaches to rural, high speed signalized
or Stop -controlled intersections with sight restrictions and/or
of this standard to other formats or for incorrect results or damages resulting from its use.
high crash rates, approaches to unexpected urban intersections,
approaches to newly installed Stop or signalized controlled
2’
intersections, approaches to toll plazas, approaches to hazardous
horizontal curves, and approaches to railroad grade crossings.
6" minimum
2’ desired
2. When used, the rumble strips shall be placed 200 feet prior to and
after the placement of the warning device.
3. The use of rumble strips should not be widespread or used
indiscriminately.
4. Preformed black raised rumble strips should be used. They should
6" minimum
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
1’ desired
from
6" minimum
centerline
1’ desired
5. A list of approved, preformed raised rumble strips can be obtained
from the Traffic Operations Division.
6. Consideration should be given to noise levels when in -lane or
transverse rumble strips are installed near residential areas,
schools, churches, etc.
Edge line
or edge of
4’
4’
pavement
7. The use of the "Rumble Strips Ahead" sign may be used in advance
of in -lane or transverse rumble strips, based on engineering
judgement.
This sign is typically not necessary for rumble strip
installations built to the guidelines on this standard sheet. When
used, this sign should be spaced in advance of the rumble strips
based on the guidelines for advance placement of warning sign
included in the "Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".
W17-2T
8. Consideration should be given to bicyclists. A 12 inch gap from the
edge line may be used to accommodate bicyclists when a usable shoulder
is not available. Additional gaps in the in -lane or transverse rumble
ALTERNATIVE PATTERN
strips are not recommended since they could cause motorists to swerve
to avoid the rumble strips.
9. Other signs can be used as conditions warrant.
2’
Rumble
1’
Strips
W1-1R
6" minimum
* 200’
2’ desired
W2-4
6" minimum
1’ desired
from centerline
6" minimum
Traffic
Operations
Division
Standard
1’ desired
* 200’
W3-1
See note 9
TRANSVERSE OR
4’
4’
IN-LANE
Edge line
or edge of
RUMBLE STRIPS
*
pavement
Adjust if placement
Rumble
interferes with
Strips
driveway or
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