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FHWA Manual: Repair of Potholes in Asphalt Pavements (FHWA-RD-99-168, PDF)

FHWA's research manual on materials and procedures for pothole repair, including throw-and-roll, semi-permanent, and spray-injection methods and how they performed. It is the public reference for choosing a patching method and explaining the trade-offs to a customer. Useful for estimators and asphalt maintenance crews.

External authoritative source. The named publisher maintains this material. Source verified means NPMCA checked the source identity, link and classification; it does not mean NPMCA technically reviewed or approved the underlying regulation or guidance. Open the source for current requirements.
Open source — FHWA

Free · outside site

For
Asphalt Maintenance Technician, Laborer, Crew Leader, Foreman, Supervisor, Estimator, Owner-Operator
Jurisdiction
US-federal
Version
1.0 · Published
Source identity checked
2026-09-09
Maintained by
FHWA

Sources

  1. [1]Materials and Procedures for Repair of Potholes in Asphalt-Surfaced Pavements (FHWA-RD-99-168) — FHWA · checked 2026-09-09

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