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This is a course developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); it can be counted for WV LTAP Road Scholar I credit. This class is hosted on an outside platform. If you have issues accessing the class, please contact FHWA. After completing the class, you will receive a certificate from FHWA. You will need to submit that certificate to us using the form contained within this class for credit. The entire class should take approximately 3.5 hours to complete. Pipes are used to collect, channelize, and convey water in an intentional drainage path to prevent erosion. The main purpose of roadway drainage pipes is to properly drain stormwater. Without proper drainage, water can build up and lead to flooding, structural damage, soil erosion, and other issues. All roads use pipes, as even arid climates get rain at times. (Note that in this course, the term “pipe” refers to both drainage pipes and culverts.) The type of drainage pipe a contractor chooses will often be based on the project’s drainage situation. Depending on the material, a well-installed pipe should stay in service somewhere between 30 and 150 years with little or no repair. This course is intended for a variety of positions within local agencies and tribal governments, focused on those who inspect, install, and maintain pipe structures or systems. Training includes: 1. Pipe Installation Procedures – Foundation and Bedding 2. Pipe Installation Procedures – Placing the Pipe and Structural Backfill 3. Joint Classification and Function 4. Pipe and Culvert Maintenance