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mounted] and/or gates), do not count the individual number of crossbucks mounted on
these devices.
As a matter of information, FHWA (via the MUTCD) requires that crossbuck assemblies
be installed by December 31, 2019, or when adjustments are made to the individual
highway-rail grade crossing and/or corridor, whichever comes first.
Note: A crossbuck assembly consists
of a crossbuck sign and a “YIELD”
sign, unless study indicates a “STOP”
sign is necessary.
Figure 2-54: Example of a Crossbuck Assembly
2.B. STOP Signs (R1-1)
Enter the count of posts or masts with stop signs, regardless of any other type of
warning devices. If there are two posts securing one sign, count them as one post.
Note: Do not include “STOP” signs from adjacent streets or roadways.
2.C. YIELD Signs (R1-2)
Enter the count of posts or masts with yield signs (MUTCD R1-2) at this crossing
regardless of any other type of warning devices. If there are two posts securing one
sign, count them as one post.
Note: Do not include “YIELD” signs from adjacent streets or roadways.
2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count)
Enter a check in the box for each type of advance warning sign at the crossing and
enter a count for each type of sign. For each sign that is checked, it must correspond
with a count value of “1” or greater. If there are no advance warning signs, check
“None.”
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Figure 2-55: Sample Advance Warning Sign
2.E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5)
Figure 2-56: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.E.
Check the “Yes” box to indicate that low ground clearance signs are present at the
crossing. Then, enter the number of signs present. The standard warning sign for low
ground clearance crossings is identified in the MUTCD as W10-5. Check “No” box if
there are none.
Figure 2-57: Sample Low Ground Clearance Warning Sign
2.F. Pavement Markings
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Figure 2-58: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.F.
Enter a check in the appropriate box for each type of pavement marking present that
conforms to the MUTCD. If there are no stop lines, railroad crossing symbols, or
dynamic envelope marking present, check “None.”
2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians
Figure 2-59: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.G.
Check the appropriate box(s) to reflect the location of a channelization or median
structure present at the crossing, or check “None” if there are no such devices. If
channelization devices are present at the crossing select either “All Approaches” or
“One Approach” and leave “Median” blank. If a median is present at the crossing, also
select either “All approaches” or “One approach” and select the “Median” box.
“Channelization Devices” mean a traffic separation system made up of a raised
longitudinal channelizer, with vertical panels or tubular delineators, that is placed
between opposing highway lanes designed to alert or guide traffic around an obstacle or
to direct traffic in a particular direction.
“Median” means a non-traversable portion of a divided highway separating the travel
ways for traffic in opposite directions.
2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3)
Figure 2-60: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.H.
Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one EXEMPT sign displayed at the crossing and
“No” if none are displayed. An exempt crossing is one where drivers of highway
vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses carrying students, or highway
vehicles carrying hazardous materials are not required to stop, except when rail traffic is
approaching or occupying the grade crossing or the driver's view is blocked.
2.I. ENS Sign Displayed (I-13)
Figure 2-61: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.I.
Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one ENS sign displayed at the crossing, and
“No” if none are displayed.
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Signs or numbers on nearby signal bungalows are not considered to be ENS signs
since the general public may not clearly understand their meaning and are not in
compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 234, Subpart E).
2.J. Other MUTCD Signs
Figure 2-62: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.J.
Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one other MUTCD sign displayed at the crossing
and “No” if none are displayed.
Enter the MUTCD type and the count of signs for each MUTCD type installed at the
crossing.
Examples:
 Specify Type R15-8 Count 2
 Specify Type W10-9 Count 2
2.K. Private Crossing Signs (if Private)
Figure 2-63: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.K.
If the crossing is a private crossing, enter a check in the Yes box if there is a private
crossing sign installed. Check the “No” box if there are none. Note: This box should be
left blank for public crossings.
2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types)
Figure 2-64: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.L.
List the types of light-emitting diode (LED) enhanced signs in use, referencing to the
MUTCD coded signs. For example: Crossbuck R15-1.
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3. Type of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count
of each device for all that apply)
Figure 2-65: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Items 3.A. – 3.E.
3.A. Gate Arms (count)
Enter the number of Roadway and Pedestrian gates at the crossing. The total count for
each type of gate is required. If gates are not present, enter “0”.

mounted] and/or gates), do not count the individual number of crossbucks mounted on

these devices.

As a matter of information, FHWA (via the MUTCD) requires that crossbuck assemblies

be installed by December 31, 2019, or when adjustments are made to the individual

highway-rail grade crossing and/or corridor, whichever comes first.

Note: A crossbuck assembly consists

of a crossbuck sign and a “YIELD”

sign, unless study indicates a “STOP”

sign is necessary.

Figure 2-54: Example of a Crossbuck Assembly

2.B. STOP Signs (R1-1)

Enter the count of posts or masts with stop signs, regardless of any other type of

warning devices. If there are two posts securing one sign, count them as one post.

Note: Do not include “STOP” signs from adjacent streets or roadways.

2.C. YIELD Signs (R1-2)

Enter the count of posts or masts with yield signs (MUTCD R1-2) at this crossing

regardless of any other type of warning devices. If there are two posts securing one

sign, count them as one post.

Note: Do not include “YIELD” signs from adjacent streets or roadways.

2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count)

Enter a check in the box for each type of advance warning sign at the crossing and

enter a count for each type of sign. For each sign that is checked, it must correspond

with a count value of “1” or greater. If there are no advance warning signs, check

“None.”

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Figure 2-55: Sample Advance Warning Sign

2.E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5)

Figure 2-56: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.E.

Check the “Yes” box to indicate that low ground clearance signs are present at the

crossing. Then, enter the number of signs present. The standard warning sign for low

ground clearance crossings is identified in the MUTCD as W10-5. Check “No” box if

there are none.

Figure 2-57: Sample Low Ground Clearance Warning Sign

2.F. Pavement Markings

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Figure 2-58: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.F.

Enter a check in the appropriate box for each type of pavement marking present that

conforms to the MUTCD. If there are no stop lines, railroad crossing symbols, or

dynamic envelope marking present, check “None.”

2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians

Figure 2-59: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.G.

Check the appropriate box(s) to reflect the location of a channelization or median

structure present at the crossing, or check “None” if there are no such devices. If

channelization devices are present at the crossing select either “All Approaches” or

“One Approach” and leave “Median” blank. If a median is present at the crossing, also

select either “All approaches” or “One approach” and select the “Median” box.

“Channelization Devices” mean a traffic separation system made up of a raised

longitudinal channelizer, with vertical panels or tubular delineators, that is placed

between opposing highway lanes designed to alert or guide traffic around an obstacle or

to direct traffic in a particular direction.

“Median” means a non-traversable portion of a divided highway separating the travel

ways for traffic in opposite directions.

2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3)

Figure 2-60: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.H.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one EXEMPT sign displayed at the crossing and

“No” if none are displayed. An exempt crossing is one where drivers of highway

vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses carrying students, or highway

vehicles carrying hazardous materials are not required to stop, except when rail traffic is

approaching or occupying the grade crossing or the driver's view is blocked.

2.I. ENS Sign Displayed (I-13)

Figure 2-61: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.I.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one ENS sign displayed at the crossing, and

“No” if none are displayed.

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Signs or numbers on nearby signal bungalows are not considered to be ENS signs

since the general public may not clearly understand their meaning and are not in

compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 234, Subpart E).

2.J. Other MUTCD Signs

Figure 2-62: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.J.

Check the “Yes” box if there is at least one other MUTCD sign displayed at the crossing

and “No” if none are displayed.

Enter the MUTCD type and the count of signs for each MUTCD type installed at the

crossing.

Examples:

 Specify Type R15-8 Count 2

 Specify Type W10-9 Count 2

2.K. Private Crossing Signs (if Private)

Figure 2-63: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.K.

If the crossing is a private crossing, enter a check in the Yes box if there is a private

crossing sign installed. Check the “No” box if there are none. Note: This box should be

left blank for public crossings.

2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types)

Figure 2-64: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Item 2.L.

List the types of light-emitting diode (LED) enhanced signs in use, referencing to the

MUTCD coded signs. For example: Crossbuck R15-1.

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3. Type of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count

of each device for all that apply)

Figure 2-65: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part III, Items 3.A. – 3.E.

3.A. Gate Arms (count)

Enter the number of Roadway and Pedestrian gates at the crossing. The total count for

each type of gate is required. If gates are not present, enter “0”.