How would y'all build/design this bridge....

[az2tx]

A tracktor, riprap rock, large metal/concrete culverts and some road base on top

this would be my choice

[Chew]

I like the culvert idea but I'm betting wife is gonna want a "pretty bridge". =)

[wassaw]

if that's the lab in the creek it looks like the cross boards are 2x12's in size and i can count 20 of them.... 11.5" times 20 is closer to 20 foot of bridge
2x10 (9.5) then 16 foot across
if it's 2x8's (7.5") then it's down to 12-14 feet across

a "pretty" bridge is going to be around 600-1K (using cedar prices) from what i threw together off home depot pricing.
a good Jan.-April project.... let me know if you want help

[Hoggslayer]

I like the culvert idea but I'm betting wife is gonna want a "pretty bridge". =)

Now that's a different story. The woman was never listed in the design requirements.

[denimdeerslayer]

Maybe put some big culverts in it.

[Chew]

if that's the lab in the creek it looks like the cross boards are 2x12's in size and i can count 20 of them.... 11.5" times 20 is closer to 20 foot of bridge
2x10 (9.5) then 16 foot across
if it's 2x8's (7.5") then it's down to 12-14 feet across

a "pretty" bridge is going to be around 600-1K (using cedar prices) from what i threw together off home depot pricing.
a good Jan.-April project.... let me know if you want help

Thanks Steve. Makes a lot of sense. Need to get past a few hurdles to close and then I will be starting on projects. Got two small cabins to remake into bunk houses and storage, get my camper set up, and a few minor things. Then the fun stuff!

[Chew]

Now that's a different story. The woman was never listed in the design requirements.

That's hilarious. You are so right. =)

[Bullydog]

I had one of those at one point.......A creek with water in it.

Following as I need ideas for a bridge myself.

And good luck with the close on this one...

[Dale Moser]

If you go with something earthen, take the chance to build up a small **** and raise the culvert height to make a small tank/pond.

[Chew]

If you go with something earthen, take the chance to build up a small **** and raise the culvert height to make a small tank/pond.

Yessir. The water is beautiful. Going to at least create a swimming hole for those hot days of working. You can see how pretty the water is:

[Dale Moser]

Ducks, deer, and hogs don't care if the water is clear or not.

[wassaw]

If you go with something earthen, take the chance to build up a small **** and raise the culvert height to make a small tank/pond.

now that is a case of beer idea right there..... good thinking!

[Chew]

Ducks, deer, and hogs don't care if the water is clear or not.

Nope. But me and mamma do. When the zombies come it will be better to drink.

[Randy]

Popular thing to do around our neck of the woods is to find and old flat railroad car or a old flat 18-wheeler trailer and make it a bridge.

[Sean]

Popular thing to do around our neck of the woods is to find and old flat railroad car or a old flat 18-wheeler trailer and make it a bridge.

This. Or buy some big mud grips and just plow thru the middle of that creek.