Found a bridge builder in Tennessee who builds commercial structures. He had material left over from some bridge projects and only charged for labor. He said better to pay his guys then to layoff off till other contracts kick in. It was over a Christmas period. Thanks
That is the shortest bridge I've ever seen. And I would have put either footings or piers under those walls. That's a hell of a lot of weight without a foot under it.
You said it yourself “it’s a short bridge”. That being said on one axle of any vehicle other than a car will be on the bridge at any given time including my f-450. He just paved his driveway and a 65,000 lb load of asphalt went across it and it never moved. It was installed almost 4 years ago and shooting it with a transit showed it has not sank one bit. The walls were poured 18 “ wide on compacted Georgia clay with a 10” ledge for the bridge to sit in. The Walls can’t canter inward because of that or outward because of compacted dirt and stone. So far so good. Thanks for asking.
M Mill Monolithic slabs are foundation systems constructed as one single concrete pour that consists of a concrete slab with thickened portions of the slab under load bearing walls and all perimeter edges. The walls are 18” thick down to 12” and tamped virgin ground with gas foot tamper also included in the pour were 45 degree gull wings. Very strong wall.
The total cost in materials was around $9000. Coarse labor was donated at a cost of payback when the other firefighters need something done. There’s always a cost with the brotherhood. You know what they say “ payback is hell”. Thanks
Hi can I ask you where you purchased the bridge from my mother was hit hard with these past storms there is a church in Bat Cave NC trying to help her your video seems very knowledgeable and is the closest I could find that looks like my mothers drive way. This is the gofundme gf.me/u/i9k3qs I'm sure the church who started the campaign would love some guidance
Anita Pineda My son is the one who had a man from Tennessee build the bridge for him. It’s an actual bridge building company. I can find out from him the info if you would like. Sorry to hear about your bad news. His driveway was almost washed out is why we put bridge in.
Yes. That would be wonderful if you could get me some info. Her driveway originally was held by two huge metal culverts and that job was done maybe 10 years ago they have now rusted and been pushed out from all the rain and debris over the years. I do appreciate any information :)
That’s very nice, Where did you purchase your bridge?
Found a bridge builder in Tennessee who builds commercial structures. He had material left over from some bridge projects and only charged for labor. He said better to pay his guys then to layoff off till other contracts kick in. It was over a Christmas period. Thanks
That is the shortest bridge I've ever seen. And I would have put either footings or piers under those walls. That's a hell of a lot of weight without a foot under it.
You said it yourself “it’s a short bridge”. That being said on one axle of any vehicle other than a car will be on the bridge at any given time including my f-450. He just paved his driveway and a 65,000 lb load of asphalt went across it and it never moved. It was installed almost 4 years ago and shooting it with a transit showed it has not sank one bit. The walls were poured 18 “ wide on compacted Georgia clay with a 10” ledge for the bridge to sit in. The Walls can’t canter inward because of that or outward because of compacted dirt and stone. So far so good. Thanks for asking.
When do the trout start running ?
Why didn't you pour footing under the abutments?
Very nice work, cheers from Nova Scotia.
M Mill Monolithic slabs are foundation systems constructed as one single concrete pour that consists of a concrete slab with thickened portions of the slab under load bearing walls and all perimeter edges. The walls are 18” thick down to 12” and tamped virgin ground with gas foot tamper also included in the pour were 45 degree gull wings. Very strong wall.
how much did it cost?
The total cost in materials was around $9000. Coarse labor was donated at a cost of payback when the other firefighters need something done. There’s always a cost with the brotherhood. You know what they say “ payback is hell”. Thanks
Hi can I ask you where you purchased the bridge from my mother was hit hard with these past storms there is a church in Bat Cave NC trying to help her your video seems very knowledgeable and is the closest I could find that looks like my mothers drive way. This is the gofundme gf.me/u/i9k3qs I'm sure the church who started the campaign would love some guidance
Anita Pineda
My son is the one who had a man from Tennessee build the bridge for him. It’s an actual bridge building company. I can find out from him the info if you would like. Sorry to hear about your bad news. His driveway was almost washed out is why we put bridge in.
Yes. That would be wonderful if you could get me some info. Her driveway originally was held by two huge metal culverts and that job was done maybe 10 years ago they have now rusted and been pushed out from all the rain and debris over the years. I do appreciate any information :)