Filling in Ruts?

[Shinesintx]

Yep just drop the bags in, they will harden and work great. We did this on our lease 5-6 years ago and the road is still in good shape. Instead of buying good bags of crete though check with local place that care crete and see if they have any that has gotten wet. I bought a pallet from Attwods for like $25.

Yes, this. Bought 80lb bags that had gotten wet for a dollar a piece. Much cheaper than buying them dry.

One it of advice, don't lay them long ways (parallel) in the direction of the rut...you'll slip off. It takes more bags, but it's worth it. Also, buy the 50lb bags if they are dry. It's a heck of a lot easier. Laid a hundred bags one day...dang near killed me at it was several tons that I lifted. Also, leave the bag on them and just lay them like sand bags.

[BrandonH]

Yes, this. Bought 80lb bags that had gotten wet for a dollar a piece. Much cheaper than buying them dry.

One it of advice, don't lay them long ways (parallel) in the direction of the rut...you'll slip off. It takes more bags, but it's worth it. Also, buy the 50lb bags if they are dry. It's a heck of a lot easier. Laid a hundred bags one day...dang near killed me at it was several tons that I lifted. Also, leave the bag on them and just lay them like sand bags.

Thanks for the advice...I may get a chance to work on the ruts this week.

[30-30]

Quickest fix would be using that box blade to drag some fresh dirt into the ruts.

+1 quickrete works but I think it's a better tool for patching small potholes. Long, deep ruts are easy to fix with a box blade and you won't have to deal with hunks of concrete shifting around your road in the years to come.

[Shinesintx]

+1 quickrete works but I think it's a better tool for patching small potholes. Long, deep ruts are easy to fix with a box blade and you won't have to deal with hunks of concrete shifting around your road in the years to come.

True, but if one takes a shovel and widens the rut to lay them in sideways...it's way more permanent than just adding more dirt. The bags of concrete act almost like a paved road. Dirt, just ruts again.

Don't just throw the bag in the rut, make it wider and a bit deeper if possible. Voila, concrete road after it hardens. I've throw them into ruts with water, works really well if left in the bag.

[Shinesintx]

Thanks for the advice...I may get a chance to work on the ruts this week.

Make the rut wider, use a squared shovel. Place them in sideways and make sure the bottom of the rut is flat, not concave. If it's concave, once the bag hardens, it can crack from the weight of your truck.

I went with the bags because it's a longer term fix. I have a place in east Texas and got tired of always filling the ruts in with dirt. The bags have worked really well.

[60 Deluxe]

I used rock, some large at first, then smaller on top. The next time it rains the rock will get pushed down and you will have to spread some more. It really is a quick fix, unless you have to gather rock first.

[Andy]

I used rock but it was sand stone rock off my place. Last time I had to do it was in 92 when it rained so much. I am in sand and it gets boggy. You can use 4-6 rock it works great also like the kind they use at entrances to construction sites......Andy

[Speedgoat]

We shoveled a truck bed full of river stone once. That worked very well.

[Rustyford]

Road base, it will pack down and cost under $200.00 for a ten yard truck.

[Fla. Fatboy]

This^^^^^^^^^
Road base is what I've used in the past. I've had good luck with it.
Spreads easy, packs well ( once it rains ) and cheap. Just got 3 loads a couple of months ago for same reason. $130.00 for 10 to 12 yd. loads delievered. Good luck. Ed


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