Woodford County, situated in the heart of Central Illinois farmland, serves over 35,000 residents and manages 159 miles of roads. The Woodford County Highway Department, with its 11 staff members, has taken a proactive approach to infrastructure management by deploying a web-based GIS asset management system (AMS) using ArcGIS Online, developed by Cloudpoint Geospatial. This system consolidates and streamlines asset inventories, enabling efficient planning and data-driven decision-making.
Prior to the AMS, the county struggled with limited funding and resource constraints, resulting in scattered and underutilized asset inventories. Traditional methods involved paper records and manual data transfer, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies. The AMS has revolutionized this process by allowing field crews to complete inspections using ArcGIS FieldMaps on iPads, with data immediately accessible and safely stored in ArcGIS Online.
The digital transformation has significantly enhanced field-to-office workflows, connecting field data with decision-makers in real-time. The new system replaces outdated paper forms with digital forms using ArcGIS FieldMaps, which utilize Arcade expressions to automatically populate data fields, reducing manual input errors and improving efficiency.
The AMS, created with ArcGIS Experience Builder, integrates web maps and dashboards, allowing field crews to collect and update inspection records seamlessly.
One primary goal of the AMS was to consolidate all asset inventories, including culverts, guardrails, signs, bridges, and pavements, into a single platform. This consolidation has eliminated redundancy, saved countless hours, and improved data accuracy. The AMS also facilitates systematic monitoring and scheduling of inspections, enabling proactive maintenance and efficient resource allocation.
The interactive mapping tool within the AMS allows staff to manage asset data spatially, improving decision-making and planning. Real-time dashboards provide valuable insights for data-driven decision-making, helping the department optimize maintenance, budget allocation, and long-term planning.
The Woodford County Highway Department's implementation of the AMS has led to significant cost savings and improved infrastructure management efficiency. The system promotes proactive maintenance, resource optimization, and better public engagement, setting a strong example of how GIS technology can enhance infrastructure management for the benefit of the community.
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