Rigid pavement constructed with an asphalt overlay is referred to as composite pavement.
The advantage of constructing an asphalt overlay on a rigid pavement is solely in the
areas of ridability and noise. Rigid pavements are considered by most to create more
road noise inside a vehicle than flexible pavements. This phenomenon is largely due to
the surface texture specified for rigid pavements to ensure proper skid resistance. By
specifying an asphalt overlay with the rigid base, surface texture requirements can be
relaxed and noise can be reduced.