(a) The department may require specific standards and procedures to be used in maintenance of the project.
(b) All structures defined as a bridge by the National Bridge Inspection Standards shall be maintained in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. The department will perform safety inspections of these structures in accordance with federal requirements.
(c) In establishing the standards and procedures described in subsection (a) of this section, if any, or in considering exceptions to the standards and inspection procedures described in subsection (b) of this section, the department shall consider:
  (1) the requestor's past experience with similar projects (if applicable); and
  (2) whether the project is intended to become part of the state highway system or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §27.57 adopted to be effective August 15, 2002, 27 TexReg 7178