1B-4: Densities for Use in Estimating Quantities

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The following densities should be used for estimating quantities of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) material.

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Table 1: HMA Densities

MaterialDensityDensity Values for Scott County ProjectsDensity Values for District 6
HMA145 pcf——
High Performance Thin Lift Overlay (non-slag mixture)150 pcf——
High Performance Thin Lift Overlay (slag mixture)170 pcf——
Crushed HMA for use as Subbase127 pcf——
Base Course145 pcf155 pcf150 pcf
Intermediate Course147 pcf155 pcf150 pcf
Surface Course147 pcf160 pcf155 pcf

The following densities should be used for estimating quantities of granular material.

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Table 2: Granular Material Densities

MaterialDensity
Granular Subbase135 pcf
Granular Backfill125 pcf
Granular Blanket125 pcf
Granular Shoulders140 pcf
Special Backfill (treatment)140 pcf
Porous Backfill120 pcf
Flooded Backfill125 pcf
Class ″A″ Crushed Stone140 pcf
Class ″D″ Revetment110 pcf
Class ″E″ Revetment1105 pcf
Erosion Stone120 pcf
Recycled Pavement135 pcf
Macadam Stone130 pcf
Crushed Concrete for use as Subbase135 pcf
P.C.C. Pavement Broken for use as Class ″E″ Rip-Rap120 pcf
Rolled Stone Base140 pcf
Modified Subbase140 pcf
Crushed Brick115 pcf
Trench Foundation127 pcf
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Chronology of Changes

Chronology of Changes
DateRevision Description
  
  
5/21/2026New 2026 Update
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