Alpha & Omega Group provided a visual, hands-on safety condition inspection of Metal Traffic Signal Structures for NCDOT.  Mast Arm and Strain Wire signal poles inspected were located in Alamance County and Guilford County at various locations.

To conduct Signal Pole Inspections, a bucket truck is utilized to access tops of poles and mast arm connections to the vertical poles for a close up inspection. Anchor bolt nuts are checked for tightness, damage and rust. An ultrasonic wall thickness gauge is used to check the material thickness of the pole and mast arm to ensure adequate thickness of material. The overall condition of the poles and mast arms is inspected to determine if maintenance is required to prolong the serviceability of the structure. Plan and elevation sketches of each structure are provided to document the structural elements of each pole and also provide a record for inventory.

Signal pole inspections are required to ensure public safety. Each of Alpha & Omega Group’s five core values, Relationships, Trust, Teamwork, Servant Attitudes and Stewardship, are incorporated in each signal pole inspection, ensuring safety and reliability of repairs needed.