Local Road Management Manual 395 water 4 Bad—Road edge well below ground level—road serving as a drain to surrounding areas OTHER ITEMS All of the other items covered in Sections 3.4 and 3.5 are other items. These items are assessed from a slow moving vehicle and the existing conditions on both sides of the road ae observed in each direction over the total length of the segment. When returning to the selected 50 meter gauging length, the items may be inspected more closely if necessary. The average condition of the items is assessed and rated according to the condition descriptions. The appropriate condition score is then assigned. Other items are assessed and rated from a maintenance perspective. They are rated to determine the need for maintenance treatments that will prolong the pavement lifespan. The consequential effect is an improved and better maintained road which enhances road user safety. These hazardous conditions should be reported as soon as possible to the relevant authority for action to be taken. 3.4. PAVEMENT (RIGID) Side Drains 42 (Assessed over total length of segment) 3.4.1. SIDE DRAINS Assessed over total length of segment Note: Appropriate Condition Score Evidence of only one of each condition’s description needs to be present for that Condition Score to be applicable. The chosen condition description should relfect the average condition over the total segment length.