Building a bridge

[Try to succeed]

I’ve got a bridge that has failed, and need to dig it out and replace with a new one. I’m going to use a twin wall corrugated pipe for the water, however what would you suggest for retaining walls/materials for the rest of the construction? I’ve seen tote bags used but I don’t want them to perish and let the materials out over time.
Traffic would include combine/ trailers/ challenger so it’ll need to be well constructed. Would be interested to hear opinions/ideas?
TIA

 

[A1an]

Gabion baskets?

 

[kill]

If it's not massively high an old gate post or tree trunk works really well dug in to each side as retain stone really well and saved ditching up the ends.

 

[Try to succeed]

Gabion baskets?

Great idea! Would look fairly tidy too

 

[Try to succeed]

If it's not massively high an old gate post or tree trunk works really well dug in to each side as retain stone really well and saved ditching up the ends.

If I run out over budget I’ll use this one ?

 

[TripleSix]

Hessian sandbags filled with dry concrete mix.

 

[A1an]

Great idea! Would look fairly tidy too

They make great headwalls

 

[ARW]

Plenty of length on the pipe and just find some big stones or rubble for ends, always build wider than needed if possible

 

[Try to succeed]

Plenty of length on the pipe and just find some big stones or rubble for ends, always build wider than needed if possible

Intending to make it wider than it is at present, but due to the ditch taking a 90deg bend on one side and a wood on the other it’s a bit difficult to go too far out.

 

[steveR]

Concrete Railway sleepers?

 

[Steevo]

Depends on the situation, but I'd aim to clearspan bridge it, rather than putting a pipe underneath. Much less likely to get blocked.

 

[ollie989898]

Depends on the situation, but I'd aim to clearspan bridge it, rather than putting a pipe underneath. Much less likely to get blocked.

Less likely to get grief from EA this way also as a bridge won't stop spawning salmon, bear migrations or beaver colonies etc etc and etc.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Jackstor built a nice looking one....
https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index...ver-a-stream-ditch.216576/page-2#post-4897092

 

[Al R]

I’ve seen someone put 2x 40ft flatbed artic trailer’s across a river and buried them into the embankment. As their 8ft wide by having 2 they are now 16ft wide, 450 cows walk across it twice a day and have done for 10 years.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Just stick two twinwalls in and fill with stoney clay...that’s all we do

 

[Farmer_Joe]

wide, 450 cows walk across it twice a day and have done for 10 years.

that the best cheap practical and Strong way of making a bridge ive heard of, think theses a pic somewhere, and as said clear span is out of water course so very little chance of blocking.

 

[GeorgeK]

Crash barrier pushed in either side with one bolted over top. Just what I already had, the pipe is gas main

 

[Exfarmer]

Very disappointed , I thought this was Boris coming on looking for our combined wisdom

 

[som farmer]

Less likely to get grief from EA this way also as a bridge won't stop spawning salmon, bear migrations or beaver colonies etc etc and etc.

don't be silly, the otters have had the salmon !

 

[Derrick Hughes]

Phone Boris