BUILDING a Road in the WOODS (Part 6 of 9)

[@davecrable1356]

When I worked as a stormwater engineer at the local county government, I always recommended sloping the road into the bank and utilizing crossover pipes where needed for drainage control. In the winter, with icy conditions, I'd rather slide into the bank than down over the hill. And that's how I graded in all the roads on my property.

[@joecasalena8263]

Well you tangentially answered something I wanted to ask. I have a half mile driveway with 70% of it cut into a side, sloping hill here in Pa. I maintain the lane with a nice crown….However this means I have several ditches that lead into drain pipes that are admittedly too small, this means they often plug up. I was thinking of removing the crown and just have a simple outs-sloping driving surface like a well designed mountain bike trail would be ideal …. It probably would work. I can see the risk of sliding off the down sloping side would be the biggest negative. Is there any other reason why not to consider it?

[@davecrable1356]

@joecasalena8263 I would say that it depends on the nature of use and the frequency. If it's a residential driveway used every day, I wouldn't slope it to the outside. If only used occasionally and during dry conditions, it shouldn't be an issue. On my roads, I typically utilize 12" HDPE (ADS N12 smoothbore pipe) for my culverts. And regardless of culvert size, they all need to be checked for blockages. I had some tree limbs block the entrance of a 30" pipe that caused it to overflow. I check all my culverts to remove downed limbs and debris, especially before and after big rain events.

[@DigginLife21]

That’s definitely the way a lot of guys do it. Thanks for contributing

[@philip4588]

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[@bp5558]

Love the engineering on the camera's rain hat, Todd.

[@adamjones6423]

You are very dedicated to be out there in that cold weather and rain checking on your job. You do some really good work.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Adam!!! I surely do appreciate it.

[@AtlantaSoundGuy]

There is not much of a better professor than to put eyeballs on a project and SEE what is being taught in actual action. Perfect lesson sir... PERFECT.

[@DigginLife21]

Thank you my friend and thanks for taking time to comment

[@jeremyj612]

Awesome opportunity, thanks for grabbing it on video. Really looks good! Gonna be a really nice final product.

[@DigginLife21]

Can't wait!

[@RobsWorldWV]

Visiting a project during a heavy rain is always a good idea, and if the road allows (no in this case lol) you can side bucket the ditch while it has active runoff. All things considered your ditch is working quite well.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Rob

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Kept getting rain drops in my eyes, is the video over yet??? Impressive Todd, you have always done follow-ups and that is a testimony to your work ethics.

[@DigginLife21]

Great to see ya Cotton!!! Is fun to watch ones work in action

[@Hillsidelanscapemanagement]

That turned out beautifully. A few tweaks in the newer area at the top and you're ready for rock. Great job!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks a bunch!

[@aaronburford5701]

This was great to share..... After watching and listening to your strategies and execution, it gives us evidence of the results of the strategy! Great content, and this again proves you are the best at making roads and driveways!

[@ToddDunning]

This was really helpful to see. It was worthwhile for you to do this because it validates all the strategy and methods you’ve been using all along. Good to see it all in action.

[@DigginLife21]

Yes sir 🙏🏻

[@BL-jr8tk]

Awesome video. I did this same thing yesterday. I’ve repaired the road in to my property with a box blade and a Kubota this past summer. I’ve learned alot from your videos!! Thank you!

[@DigginLife21]

My pleasure and thanks for watching

[@Mistybottoms]

Nice job on the roadbed. Good rain always shows the flaws in grade. You did a great job Todd. My cousin has a project his retaining wall has fallen on his shop. We are fixing it now it’s interesting how so many people with diggers and dozers can’t back grade. 😂 Thanks

[@DigginLife21]

Good luck on the retaining wall repair

[@BENNHENDRICKS33]

Looks great.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Benn!!!

[@kidhenderson8260]

Great job!!!!

[@DigginLife21]

Hey Kid!!! Great to see ya

[@adamjones6423]

You’re welcome you do some awesome work. I can tell you really know what you’re doing and you’re good at it

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Adam!!!

[@jimclark2044]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who walks their work in the rain 😂

[@DigginLife21]

Good times

[@DRMHaulingandexcavating]

Hey bud I'd put me a couple more road tiles in one at the low spot for sure and maybe one at the beginning of the road a little surge at the ends of those culverts wouldn't hurt but If this rain don't hurt it you are probably good. However covering ones rear is not a bad idea ever

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the input 🙏🏻

[@bearupfarm1818]

Looks like a great job. A true test were the water is running off. Ya baby great awesome.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks 👍

[@thomassawyer820]

Nice work, Todd!

[@DigginLife21]

Thank you sir!!!

[@mathewpennington7049]

Man in the beginning of the video where you mentioned the states ditches were full look like the top of our road. Lump road

[@bearupfarm1818]

I have been watching your video for 2 years now and learned a lot. I have a big project this spring. I have to build a 2 mile stretch of road to my property to the county road. Lots trees and red clay to work with. The only problem is money , but I have saved up some and still saving more.

[@DigginLife21]

That’ll be quite the project!!! Enjoy!

[@mhbpodnk]

Nice job this is the best way to find out how your drainage is going to work only thing I would suggest is to rip rap the ends of the pipes and down the slope to curtail washout’s in the future and go up the slope from the inlet of the pipe up about 20 to thirty feet to control the amount of mud and debris that flows into to especially during a torrential downpour where you have massive amounts of water in a short period of time

[@DigginLife21]

Good suggestions!!!

[@branchandfoundry560]

Also, Geotextile fabric under the outflow riprap helps significantly to prevent undermining.

[@michaelkoon8371]

Todd it looks very very good I like the road

[@DigginLife21]

🙏🏻

[@paulconklin]

Almost like you knew what you were doing. Awesome job.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Paul 🙏🏻

[@tucksmith8300]

It looks good so far Todd

[@DigginLife21]

That’s Tuuck🙏🏻. Great to see ya

[@tucksmith8300]

@@DigginLife21 you’re welcome buddy

[@cynthiastandley5742]

Nice job. Me, not so lucky. After a "let's see what happens when it rains" and a two foot gully down the middle of the road, my contractor flew the coop. If only homicide were legal!!

[@DigginLife21]

I’m sorry that happened. I hope you got someone better to fix it

[@jozidoprava7723]

Dobra praca vies to 😉👍👍👍👍👍

[@DigginLife21]

Dziękuję bardzo

[@dannyhunter1225]

Ive been watching your videos for probably all long as you been making them i really enjoy them ive learn some from watching you. I work for a water utility for 17 years then i went out on my own last year done ok for my first year in business But i would like to schedule and confrontation with you and talk a little about advertising and marketing. Ive watch how ,much you have grown. How do i get in touch with you i know you have told how before i just cant remember

[@DigginLife21]

Email me at [e-mail].

[@kingcummins7989]

What do you do with the banks and roots, leave them dirt or apply seed/straw mat?

[@DigginLife21]

Most of the time just leave them dirt. They will get covered with leaves the next fall

[@joedoakes8307]

yOU NEED TO INSTALL (2)MORE OF THOSE "UNDER" THE ROAD PIPES , ONE AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE TWO ROADS WHERE THE WATER IS ACCUMULATING , AND ANOTHER A HUNDRED FEET OR SO AT THE LOW POINT SO IT WILL DRAIN AS WELL !

[@DigginLife21]

You are absolutely right Joe. It’ll be in the next video. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@jasonmccoy3724]

Way to go Todd

[@DigginLife21]

Many thanks Jason!!!

[@jasonmccoy3724]

@@DigginLife21 please you don’t have to thank me I get a lot out of watching your videos thank you for posting

[@petehall2982]

maybe we find out in one of the upcoming videos but if not can you please tell us how long the road was and how many yards of gravel it ended up taking?

[@petehall2982]

300 tons of crusher run, disregard above.

[@bcmineresearch]

​@@petehall2982 How many Olympic size swimming pools would that fill?

[@jamesbailey586]

Do you want some of our snow ❄️ 😅

[@DigginLife21]

Send it

[@ernieforrest7218]

Well it dosent require an engineering degree, common sense however is required. And be prepared for follow up maintenance. The ditch on the high side of the road needs to be maintained, along with culverts and pipe crossing the road as required. All of which cost money, which is also the reason most of these things fail.

[@bp5558]

Property owner negligence is the cause of most failures, yes. Hopefully, Todd's customers are well informed AND prepare themselves for the work ahead. Considering how many of Todd's videos are repeat customers, I'd like to think he does a pretty good job of educating them on future maintenance needs including reasonable lifespan expectations of the initial project.

[@DigginLife21]

Hey Ernie!!! Thanks for commenting. You are correct in that gravel roads typically require maintenance

[@DigginLife21]

@@bp5558hey my brother!!! Thanks for helping me out in the comments 🙏🏻

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Wow that's not good especially when dirt turns into mud as a result of damage

[@DigginLife21]

True story