Culvert

[DeerDawg]

Need one at least 48" x 20 ft. Anybody got any ideas? Trying to explore all my options before breaking down and buying a new one. Gonna be in a driveway

[Northbigmuddy]

Old anhydrous tanks or fuel tanks might fit that bill....maybe a bit bigger. Cut the ends out and roll em in. Depending where your at the hauling and handling might get pricey. We get a lot of our culverts from a place outside of senatobia I think. We buy the "seconds" or scratch and dent quality. I'm starting to use some of the plastic ones now. Maybe the payoff will be in 30 years when they don't rot out.

We have used old gas pipeline in the past, but DU contracted with Texas gas so that option isn't there for me anymore. Those pipes are indestructible. Doubt they have 48" pipe anyway.

[DeerDawg]

Thanks for the idea. I live in Raymond so yeah that would prob be a pricey haul. I've even thought about finding an 18 wheeler trailer or flatbed out of service and cutting the floor/frame out of it to make a bridge. Prob would eliminate a lot of dirt work that way. I'm open to anything. It's just got to be something that will hold up to everyday driving for years

[novacaine]

I think ADS or Contech is making corrugated plastic(N-12/smooth interior)in 42" and 48". Contact Contech in Jackson area. The load rating is actually a as high or higher than corrugated metal pipe.
Call Jeff Kaman-info below-he can give you info on Jackson area dealers:

Jeff Kaman
Customer Solutions Coordinator

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
2201 W Royal Lane, Suite 170 | Irving, TX 75063
Off: 972-590-2000 Toll Free: 888-821-3032 Fax: 800-269-6708
jkaman@conteches.com
http://www.ContechES.com

[DeerDawg]

Appreciate it novacaine ill give em a call tomorrow

[3spop]

We use 48" regularly. One thing to consider when using plastic pipe, will the drive be in an area where it could catch fire? I have no idea where you are at, but plastic pipes burn out fairly often in areas where fields are burned off. I've seen a few where the fire was just started randomely in dry conditions also. Just something to think about.

[novacaine]

We use 48" regularly. One thing to consider when using plastic pipe, will the drive be in an area where it could catch fire? I have no idea where you are at, but plastic pipes burn out fairly often in areas where fields are burned off. I've seen a few where the fire was just started randomely in dry conditions also. Just something to think about.

That was often the case when they only made non-N12 corrugated. The old stuff was flimsy and anything would catch it on fire. The smooth interior stuff if really thick and doesn't burn that easily from just a grass fire.

[3spop]

We use 48" regularly. One thing to consider when using plastic pipe, will the drive be in an area where it could catch fire? I have no idea where you are at, but plastic pipes burn out fairly often in areas where fields are burned off. I've seen a few where the fire was just started randomely in dry conditions also. Just something to think about.

That was often the case when they only made non-N12 corrugated. The old stuff was flimsy and anything would catch it on fire. The smooth interior stuff if really thick and doesn't burn that easily from just a grass fire.

I agree about the smooth interior stuff being better, but even the new pipes will burn/melt. I don't want to make it sound like it is happening every month, but they will burn out. With so many grass fires we have in the delta, we have had a small handful we had to replace in the past 10 years or so. Like I said, it's not likely, but it can happen. Good news is the 20' stick plain end should be a little cheaper than a bell/spigot end. If you do go with CMP, I would get one with a bituminous coating. They're messy to handle, but will last much longer.

[huntsober]

Storage container open ends....