RobA
Platinum Member
I am going to replace a 42" metal culvert in my creek. The previous owner installed it poorly and it blew out a while ago. I don't feel like dealing with bridges or culverts for this crossing and will be replacing it with a low water crossing using concrete mats. I have access to cheap ones - free.
There is also a small feeder creek close by which I was thinking of using a culvert to make another crossing. The feeder creek is fed by a nearby spring and never flows heavy even after heavy rains. The 42" culvert is way too big to use for this spot but what if I was to cut it in 1/2 and pack dirt on top to create a crossing? I know that sufficiently packed round culverts can take a heavy load. What about a half round culvert with no bottom and packed with dirt the same way?
There is also a small feeder creek close by which I was thinking of using a culvert to make another crossing. The feeder creek is fed by a nearby spring and never flows heavy even after heavy rains. The 42" culvert is way too big to use for this spot but what if I was to cut it in 1/2 and pack dirt on top to create a crossing? I know that sufficiently packed round culverts can take a heavy load. What about a half round culvert with no bottom and packed with dirt the same way?