Asphalt pavements shall be saw cut prior to final removals. Saw cuts shall extend 9" beyond final limits
of all excavations as indicated by the review engineer in the field.
All excavations shall be backfilled with granular materials (1" minus) placed in layers no greater than
8" and shall be compacted to 95% of its modified proctor maximum dry density (ASTM 0-1557).
Restoration of patch and perpendicular excavations in an asphalt pavement shall be made by leaving the
granular fill 9” below finish grade, and installing a 6" concrete slab with a 28 day minimum strength of
4500 psi. The final restoration shall be made by placing 3" of Type "C” asphalt concrete to meet
existing grades.
Restoration of longitudal excavations in an asphalt pavement shall be made by leaving the granular fill
9" to 13" below finish grade (depending on the road designation), and placing 6" to 10" of Type "X"
Asphaltic concrete on the compacted fill. The final restoration shall be made by placing 3" of Type "C”
asphalt concrete to meet existing grades.
All edges must be sealed with a hot pour sealer.
Concrete pavements shall be removed joint to joint as indicated by the review engineer in the field.
Restoration of concrete pavements shall be made by leaving the granular fill 8” below finish grade. Final
restoration shall be made by installing an 8" non-reinforced concrete slab with a 28 day minimum
strength of 4500 psi.
All joints shall be per St. Louis County standard.
All slabs damaged outside of the granular fill and the excavation area shall be removed and replaced.
Restoration of excavations in combination pavement shall be made by leaving the granular fill 9" below
finish grade, and installing a 6" concrete slab with a 28 day minimum strength Asphaltic concrete to
meet existing grades.
All materials must be pre-approved by the Department of Public Works.
The work outlined in the permit shall be completed within 30 days of the date of issuance. If this work
is not completed within 30 days, then the applicant must renew the permit prior to its expiration. If the
permit is not renewed, then the City shall cause such work to be completed and the applicant shall pay
all the expenses.
All excavations shall be protected at all times and lighted barricades must be used on all excavations. All
excavations made in roadways shall be protected following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (current edition).
Roads and streets are to be kept open to traffic.
This permit does not allow for the removal or disturbance of shrubs or trees within the right-of-way.
No excavated materials to be stored on pavement or sidewalk overnight.
Construction equipment shall be located on the pavement surface so as to maintain at least one 10’ lane
of traffic during working hours. Such equipment shall be shielded with barricades, cones, etc. with two
(2) flagmen to handle traffic. Street shall be returned to normal two-way traffic at the end of each work
day.
Pavement must remain free and clear of mud, rock and debris at all times.
If sidewalks are removed, a temporary walking surface must be provided.
A copy of the permit shall be kept in the field at all times during both the excavation operation and
remedial work.
In accepting the issuance of an Excavation Permit for work within a public right-of-way within the City
of Creve Coeur, all contractors are required by Federal Regulation and State Law to call all utility
companies before digging.
Revised
7/10/2019
All applicants must Call: MISSOURI ONE-CALL SYSTEM, INC.
CALL YOU BEFORE YOU DIG 1-800-344-7483