TCS_10.pdf

This document is a Traffic Control Standard (TCS#10) issued by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, specifically detailing specifications for Steel Poles for Traffic Signals, revised on April 25, 2016. The standard provides comprehensive technical requirements for steel traffic signal support poles, including detailed specifications for pole shaft dimensions, base diameter, handhole placement, hardware configuration, and installation guidelines. The document includes specific stock numbers for poles of varying heights (26', 28', and 30'), and establishes precise requirements for pole construction, such as base plate design, anchor bolt specifications, and galvanization standards.

The standard includes a color-coding system for pole height identification (yellow for 26', red for 28', green for 30') and establishes a deflection table specifying maximum deflection limits based on pole length. All materials must conform to Section 1013 of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, and all edges must be deburred and smooth. The document provides technical drawings (Figure 1 and Figure 2) that detail the exact dimensional requirements for the steel strain support poles and anchor bolt details, ensuring precise manufacturing and installation specifications for contractors and vendors working on traffic signal infrastructure projects.