Kerb & Channel

Kerb & Channel (also Kerb & Gutter) is a concrete or stone structure typically located at the edge of a road designed to provide road drainage, and as a barrier to prevent vehicles from leaving the road carriageway.

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Useful Life

The useful life of kerb & channel will vary considerably due to a range of environmental & other factors. A life of 50-80 years is typical for kerb & channel in some areas.

The table below shows the useful life for kerb & channel adopted by a number of Councils or suggested by other organisations. Please feel free to add your Councils information.

Council/Organisation Adopted Life Bundaberg Regional Council 65 years Infrastructure Asset Useful Lives Report 40-75 years Ryde City Council 120 years South Dakota 20 years Whittlesea City Council 100 years National Asset Management Manual 50-80 years

One factor that may effect the useful life of kerb & channel is the way it was constructed.

Construction

Kerb & Channel can be constructed either by hand or with a Kerb & Channel Machine.

Repairs

The most common method of repairing concrete kerb & channel, is to replace it. The adjacent road surface is typically disturbed will need to be patched after the kerb has cured.

Related Pages

• Invert Crossing
• Kerb & Channel Useful Life Discussion
• Kerb Crossing
• Kerb Inlet
• Kerb Marker
• Side Inlet Pit

External Links & References

1. Wikipedia Article
2. NAMS.AU Practice Notes - the page includes a link to the preamble of Practice Note 2: Kerb & Channel / Gutters.
3. Slipform Kerb & Channel Construction (Kelcrete)
4. Google Search