Plans_-_Manatee_Grate_Detail_Construction.pdf

This document is a detailed engineering design plan for a Manatee Grate, prepared by Pinellas County Public Works for the Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 Improvements project (PID 002123A). The plan provides technical specifications for a manatee grate structure located at Station 11+80, featuring multiple section views (Sections A-A and B-B) that illustrate precise dimensional and structural details. The design includes hot-dip galvanized 6" pipe posts, concrete slab specifications, lateral support members, and specific grading and elevation requirements.

The technical drawing includes key notes specifying galvanization requirements, concrete slab details, and installation guidelines. The project is funded through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) and aims to improve hydrological connectivity, habitat value, and marine life passage in the Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 area. General notes indicate that the grate system shall be hot-dip galvanized, with specific requirements for post spacing, concrete embedment, and overall structural integrity. The plan is part of a broader environmental improvement initiative near Ulmerton Road, which involves lowering a salinity weir and enhancing ecological conditions in the channel.