Street Rehabilitation Program

In the City of Smithville, there are 515 Street Segments. The average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for all roads is 73.9 based on the data from 2020. Our average is bordering the Satisfactory / Fair rating on the index. You can view the full list of PCI Scores from 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “PCI”?

The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rates the condition of the surface of a road network. The PCI provides a numerical rating for the condition of road segments within the road network. A rating of "0" reflects the worst possible condition and a rating of "100" reflects the best possible condition.

What Does PCI Measure?

The PCI Measures the following:

The type, extent, and severity of pavement surface distresses (typically cracks and rutting)
Vehicle ride comfort/smoothness of road

What Do These Measurements Provide?

Current condition of the road network
Rate of deterioration of the road network over time

How Does Public Works Use the PCI?

Staff presents the PCI data to the Board of Alderman for their input on how to prioritize the street repairs.

The PCI helps staff prioritize road segments for the Street Rehabilitation Program. Repair options include:

Crack Seal
Micro-Surfacing
Mill and Overlay
Full Depth Reconstruction

From the 2020 PCI Data, the following projects were identified as priority streets needing maintenance in 2021:

Rock Creek Subdivision
Hillcrest and Raintree Base
Hillcrest and Raintree Alt 2
Commercial and Woods Intersection

What are the Benefits of Using PCI?

PCI allows the City of Smithville to identify immediate maintenance and rehabilitation needs. Staff can monitor the pavement condition over time, which allows for short-term and long-term planning. The ratings allow for the city to implement a preventative maintenance strategy and allocate funds in the budget for road maintenance. PCI allows us to analyze our pavement materials and designs to see what is working better over time.

Anything Else I Should Know About PCI?

The PCI is a useful tool, but it has its limitations. The rating is subjective when determining the road conditions. It can become difficult to agree on the ratings for a fair condition or a good condition. Since this rating is based on surface conditions, there could be underlying issues causing the road to have defects.

PCI is meant to be used as a broad measure to help the city prioritize specific road maintenance and rehabilitation requirements. This is only one tool that can be used with traffic volumes and road classifications to help select the type of maintenance and priorities for road work.

How Does the City Extend the Life of Its Roads?

The goal is to keep pavement in good condition which results in lower repair costs over time.
Maintaining the road's PCI will extend the life of the road. Lifespans vary for each road section.