Muddy Crossing, How do I fix?

[mmoses]

We have this muddy crossing. This used to be the best place to cross, but its hard to do without getting the ranger stuck. Any ideas on a fix?

Obviously the best way is to go around but that i not really an option.

Let me know ideas.

[Sleepy]

How big is the area? If it's not too big, bags of Sakrete?

[Cullstuff]

Some sort of gravel/rock probably best option but it will cost some cash.

Get pallets for free and take em apart take all the nails out. Lay the slats down in a line and pack them down into the mud. Ranger probably not heavy enough to break them so you shouldnt have to worry about splinters. I think that would work?

[mmoses]

here is a pic

[cosmiccowboy]

For that size soft spot you could use about 10 80# bags of cement. Chop it in good with a hoe when it is dry to mix it with the dirt. Next time it rains stay off of it until it has a chance to dry out again and harden up. If you really want to do it right drop a truckload of chat (1/2" to fines) spread it and then do the cement mix.

[MySRT8U]

Where is it at? I have a lot of pallets you can have if you want them. I'm in San Antonio. Other than that I would get 5 yards of base and fix it that way

[cosmiccowboy]

This method makes a decent poor boy slab for lots of projects (campsite walkways, extra parking areas, storage shed floors, etc)

[Philip-TX]

trench off to the left to let the water out

[gig one]

Bigger tires

[east tx hoghunt]

Bigger tires

I like this idea!

[cosmiccowboy]

Bigger tires

Unless he owns the property that's a good way to lose a deer lease. I guarantee the owner driving around the property in the summer time banging from rut to rut is thinking "dang hunters!"

[Truckville]

trench off to the left to let the water out

This.
You have to make the area drain before you can fix it. Standing Water + Traffic = mud hole every time. If it was my problem I would take my skid steer and dig a drainage and pile the dirt by the mud hole. Let is drain and mud dry, then fill in the hole.

[mmoses]

We have a tractor we have to get back there.

What about those timber mats they use for heavy equipment? those should work huh?

Anyone know where to get those?

[jruss]

Rip rap and put you a horn or ditch down yonder to let the water out. If you drain it and put rip rap on that low side that high side won't get near as wet.

[Kill zone]

Full throttle .