Installing BIG Culvert Pipes In A Creek-2024

Installing two 48 inch culvert pipes in a creek. Using Yanmar excavator, Kubota tractor, and Ford F750 dump truck. By using two pipes we minimize cost and material to build a bridge across the creek.
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[@MarkWilliam-pl6qs]

You gotta love the south... people are just so laid back and in no hurry to do anything they will just sit up under a tree all day and watch you work!

[@DigginLife21]

True story

[@Hecket]

Water will continue to undermine the pipes, you placed them too high. Always dig down about a foot into the river before placing the culvert. Over time a small portion of the bottom of the culvert pipe will fill with sediment to create a new river bed inside the pipe as a result of placing the culvert deeper. This will not clog the pipe. It will also help in retaining the culvert pipe. When filling, the proper way is to use small rocks on the sides of the pipe as they will help drain soil water down and away from the culvert. Adding a bit of the rocks to the top of the soil dressing will help in compaction and able to carry the weight of larger vehicles. Always have about 2 foot of soil on top of the culvert to ensure during very high water levels there is enough downward pressure to not dislodge the pipe. Most of the decisions taken are ways of cutting costs, but i would never just place culvert pipes on top of a moving body of water, always cut down at least a foot as mentioned earlier.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very well put. I also appreciate the way you present it being polite and professional. Thanks for watching🙏🏻

[@Big.Ron1]

Thank you for your input. I learned a lot between the video and your suggestions. Be safe!

[@utherknight017]

@@Big.Ron1 agreed, this video plus this input is very helpful indeed. I have erosion wearing down the creek banks and I am hoping that i can install culverts like these from one end to the other and fill to cover the culverts to "cover" the creek

[@soccerstar7464]

@@utherknight017 ya add some geotec as well and knock a couple lifts with light compaction

[@muntee33]

​@@DigginLife21 Wow. Congrats on handling constructive criticism like a champ. 👍

[@lt.guppypatrollt.guppypatrol]

personally i like your longer videis, ilike seeing start to finish

[@DigginLife21]

I’m changing things to where that’s how it will be

[@KingBiscuit-iw9mu]

Long videos are better than multiple part ones. Just found you, sofa room so good.

[@patrickgriffy6200]

My boss owns a excavating business and I swear you sound just like him...."that's some good dirt right thar!" Lol

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

I prefer showing us the whole process in one video, regardless how long the video is. Clicking around looking for videos so that I can watch them in sequence is not always easy.

[@DigginLife21]

True story

[@milleb17020]

I won't mention any names but if you watch the YT's for your 'learning or entertainment' instead of some bickering alphabet TV show, a lot of people tend to like longer than a 30+ minute video. Seems like no one wants to hear a story from beginning to end anymore, SMH. ( The procrastinator types) daaaaangson .. I know he didn't just go there. 👀🤔

[@kflem5585]

Thank you 😊! If I can convince my husband that watch this then he'll have a admit that I actually have the best ideas to deal with our similar creek culvert issues 😃😁🇺🇸

[@barneybrady549]

I prefer longer videos too. Enjoyed thoroughly and learned alot.

[@RangerM98]

I appreciate the explanation on how to do things such as picking up the trees and moving it in position to track to where ever you are gonna dump it. Those sorts of explanations are very helpful for people that don't have much experience (in dirt work). Also I appreciate you putting all of one job on the same video even though it is longer that way.

[@DigginLife21]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment🙏🏻

[@tappsautosales1]

I like the longer videos versus broke up.

[@GreenRiverRider]

It's inspiring to watch how much control you have over that excavator... and stopping to save the turtle was great. Thanks for posting.

[@DaleDirt]

Hey , another totally awesome video ... I like the long video's because so many times it's hard to get the sequence in order . Your doing a great job . They camera work and equipment usage is spot on . Kep it up . I know it takes a tremendous amount of extra work to create this kind of quality . Thank you for all the extra efforts .

[@DigginLife21]

It’s a lot of fun to make these videos. Even more so when I manage to do one people really like. Thanks for your support

[@countryjohn8450]

Best channel I've found he explains more than most eyes can see. Awesome stuff

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks John!!!

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

You are a smooth operator. I don’t have enough experience to eyeball a culvert install like this. Measuring and marking the rough area to excavate and keeping track of depth and slope along the way would give me more confidence on the outcome of the job.

[@edwardgarea7650]

Amazing how you can take a long video and make it totally interesting. That’s the importance of intelligent narration. There is nothing worse than a long video without narration. You tend to fall asleep. But you kept me interested throughout and taught me a few things as well. Way to go.

[@nancywilson7393]

This video has saved my life! I just purchased a home and my backyard has been hijacked from me due to a creek this gives me hope that I can one day have the back yard I dreamed of having.

[@charlesscharmann2329]

Love the full video of the job start to finish!

[@annbilling7036]

Love to see the whole job, like to hear you explaining things. We are in UK and sometimes struggle with the US accents, but you are very clear and easy to understand

[@DigginLife21]

Ann Billing thanks Ann🙏🏻. I appreciate you watching my little channel

[@Tcamperman]

Loved this video...very instructional...Got one on order...Can't wait to start on the steep learning curve ahead!!!

[@kahlberry6109]

Teenager wanting to have my own excavation business this is very helpful!

[@DigginLife21]

That’s awesome!!! Start small and build it slow

[@Jarheadslandservice]

Ive watched and learned so much from your videos. Thank you. I actually did my first large culvert this past weekend and it went like clock work and looks great. Happy customer. Thanks so much.

[@kleinsandcoondogs3521]

Thank you. I enjoyed it. I'm doing a similar project at my house. I learned some things and got a couple ideas.

[@doncrosson275]

Very helpful -- I have a similar project down the road a few months ..... now I have an idea of how to approach it. Thanks!

[@gregpostdronephotography6499]

Yep Todd , OCD can be a useful tool when your in business for yourself. You do nice work and your a good machine operator. I plan to watch more of your work.

[@dylanjones4362]

Enjoy the explanations, thanks!

[@lymanfreeman8569]

I too like to see a job through from beginning to end in one sitting. I passed up a movie on Netflix to watch your video and I was thoroughly entertained with your dialogue, I need the full details. I am a homeowner in the Tehachapi mountains that are located in California. I recently bought a house (April 2021) that was built in 2006 and most likely has not had any excavation up keep since it was built. I'm mostly likely in over my head for the excavation I need to do but your videos give me enough tips that I'm willing and looking forward to doing some digging. Good stuff, thanks!

[@frankwissing1919]

I am working on putting two culverts in, I picked up a couple of things that I had not thought of. I really appreciate your videos

[@michaelkoop6731]

Love to see it from start to finish in one video. It's hard to find the videos in the right order. Thanks ur doing good jobs and I like how exsplaining what ur doing is great. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Same here, he didn't drag it out over several videos.

[@DigginLife21]

You’ve got it!!! Thanks for commenting Michael

[@michaelvanvleet998]

I'm in agreement with some of the previous comments, the pipes could have been a foot or so deeper. You manned up, agreed and owned it. Total respect. I'm sure there are many of us in the trades (honestly) that walked away from a job that didn't meet perfection and knew it. You are clearly a skilled operator who backs his work. Subscribed!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for joining the family. I left as much from my viewers as they do me... maybe more

[@eugenesanderlin3043]

Turned out to be a good looking project.

[@tedandalicebosco7320]

Thanks for explaining 2 pipes vs one…especially the price of pipe vs extra day of digging. That creek bed looks like it can rise pretty high seasonally!

[@alexhilton4657]

I find it very helpful, you explaining what your doing and why. Your doing a great job! As far as I'm concerned, don't change anything!

[@DigginLife21]

I appreciate that!

[@walshexcavation4056]

Awesome content as always. Appreciate the detail and explanation you provide on each job!!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for watching

[@mdokay]

Love the detailed explaination of your job / project - the length of the video was great for learning.

[@ianmelville9735]

Thanks it will be great help for when I do the same job .

[@lt.guppypatrollt.guppypatrol]

i like it when yoou explain what is going on, its helps to see the overall picture, thanks for doing so.

[@DigginLife21]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jamesmoore2658]

I like the start to finish job in one video.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the feedback James 🙏🏻. I’m sure this is the way I will be doing my vids for the foreseeable future

[@theotherbrock787]

Lookin’ good

[@josephmcmanamy9651]

Really like watching and learning ...thanks

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for watching

[@ME-kv8ew]

New subscriber. Thank you for the info. Getting ready to move to a place with a creek and a drive with problems. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@ds4769]

Well done again! I always get concerned about some of these drainage pathways. I was assisting with a small drainage path/creek that was similar to this, but very winding. We had to build up the embankment using gabion baskets filled with large rap, but it wasn't designed/installed properly and the gabions were not pinned...we had huge Texas rain storm and the gabions were all washed out. Back to square one...the moral, never underestimate the power of water. lol....great vid as usual dude!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks D. Water is a very unforgiving thing

[@Dave1950dave]

Like start to finish

[@MyTractorGuy]

I had to read that twice. I thought you said the turtle was unARMED. I was like man, they have to worry about armed turtles up that way!! 😂 Fantastic job!! I always appreciate how you explain why you do things a certain way. It helps to learn new approaches and techniques for getting things done. It's always fun when someone pulls up a chair and watches you work. LOL!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks so much!!! Always great to see you in the comments

[@monkusbee]

Keep saying your thoughts definitely

[@brianmoore4726]

Love start to finish videos and your very informative thanks.

[@TheRedlega1]

I just picked up on your channel here in Feb 2021. I'm a Swimming Pool Contractor and a lot of your work has business potential with most of my pool customers. I appreciate the long play video with fast forward. I usually set my video preview speed at 1.5 or 1.75, depends on how fast the talent actually talks at normal speed. I can come back to the video when I want and pick up where I left off on the long play the videos. Go Sic Em!!!

[@richardbussard4202]

good camera work, good bucket work, good ideas expressed...a pleasure to watch...

[@jonathanmorrill3121]

Great job! Great explanation with tons of knowledge.

[@michaelb.5345]

I enjoy the longer videos and the fast forward part time. Talk and music fine but mostly machine work. Well done..

[@5150Mainevent]

Looks great.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

That water is going to flow for many years now, well done.

[@DigginLife21]

I appreciate the double comment.

[@scragmanw]

The end result looked great. I don’t mind watching the longer video’s. Keep them coming.

[@DigginLife21]

You got it Bill!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@d9tech]

Really enjoy these videos. Lots of good advice.

[@bueller48]

good work! love the lawn chair watching!

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

I like you commentaries.... I also like the long videos.... This was a great job and will look nice with the grass.. Cannot wait to see the followup. Have a great day and a great vacation. Stay safe.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Brent. Your definitely one of my favorite supporters🙏🏻

[@nathansanders9559]

Looks good

[@etiennecossette6220]

Learning video tks!!!

[@jdcarroll5290]

Your commentary is perfect! Those who don't want you to talk at all can just mute their device!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks JD!!!

[@Mo-rm5um]

I hit mute about 90 seconds in. Good job.

[@t.s.tractorworkstrickland5828]

That's the way I would have done it. Good job

[@troyeager8877]

I'm getting ready to install the same 48 inch double walled pipe. Mine is smooth walled on the inner side. But I have to use big rock or concrete so it doesn't get washed out. A few over my neighbors loss theirs with just topsoil to hold in place.

[@braydenjordan2807]

Thanks for putting out all These videos! You give me and I bet a lot of others inspiration. thanks man

[@DigginLife21]

It’s my pleasure

[@MrJamesIreland]

Thanks for publishing this

[@janicewells3320]

I like the talking it helps me understand what you are doing.

[@DigginLife21]

👍👍👍

[@toms1499]

Nice work, I enjoyed the longer length video! Not sure why people would say you talk too much, your giving away good info about what your doing and about the job.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Tom.

[@phelanowens]

Outstanding Video. I 💘 the long videos. Great class I'm learning thanks!!!!

[@DigginLife21]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jacklabloom635]

I like the longer videos that are start to finish.

[@wland8549]

I don''t mind the longer video. Don't change your commenting style, it's unique and separates you from others. My take on it anyway. Appreciate all the knowledge you provide...keep up the good work! Enjoy your vacation!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for joining the comments and watching 🙏🏻

[@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt]

Dropping a comment for the algorithm brother. Have been watching many of your videos learning how to clear land for my own building project.

[@billmccance]

Awesome instruction construction…

[@type0-shenksartsy369]

thank you much

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@donhoward4924]

Great video. I enjoy your comments.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Don!!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@kirk467]

That creek looks a whole lot better with the tapered bank that you did! Good job

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks pal 🙏🏻

[@abelsroofing210]

Great job

[@jacobrunklewithjacobscount4248]

I love the excavator. Good work.

[@michaelhenderson1972]

Awesome job, thanks for the tutorial, it helps a lot.

[@DigginLife21]

Glad it helped!

[@randyb1516]

Start to finish is good !

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the input

[@justinmartin3055]

Keep up the good work i like how u explain stuff thanks todd

[@DigginLife21]

Always my pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@johnscarborough5126]

Great job!!!

[@ronsatzler5771]

Watching for the first time two years later, this is intended for your benefit. Also your customer's long term satisfaction. Hecket made some good points. Letsdig 18 spends the time and money to do overflow pipe installations right. A point of mine is flood (deep) water cause flow and pressure thru voids. Riprap is like a sieve. A lot of the pressure and flow passes around the rocks, and erodes the voids, when the water deepens. The problem I see is flood waters will enlarge the voids you left around the lower outside of the pipes. Your dinky plugs you first placed at the outlets on the pipe's outsides, that stopped the initial trickle of water, will get flushed away by the erosion pressure that flood waters will create. I predict that each significant deep flow of water will further enlarge the three void at the bottom of the outsides of the culverts. The riprap may hide this erosion for a long time. Criticism not intended.

[@jcliett33]

Yep got a CAT308E it is a smooth operating machine..

[@DigginLife21]

How much does it weigh?

[@jcliett33]

@@DigginLife21 It's in the 18000 lbs size machine got it paired with a 450j Deer lgp

[@DigginLife21]

Jeff Cliett that’s the perfect weight. I hope it’s balanced better than the Yanmar when it’s got a full bucket of dirt.

[@rogereubanks953]

Great excitement and educational 😅

[@JerichoRally]

Enjoy your vacation!

[@freakyaussy]

Onya mate

[@sherryhigdon1817]

Don’t mind a longer video. Enjoyed start to finish 😊

[@jforthewin8029]

Start to finish. One video!

[@fivestring4653]

57's are your friend on double and triple barrels. Backfilled halfway up and dirt the rest of the way sure makes it easy with no comebacks

[@jasonmelton3389]

I like culvert videos and the longer vids good work

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Jason!!! Great to see ya

[@dakotaclark1748]

Culvert work is my personal favorite

[@DigginLife21]

👍👍👍

[@JT-qf4it]

Yea, you should have a couple feet of fill on top of pipes. I normally use road base to pack the pipe in and then place dirt on top if its to grow grass. Otherwise I use the road base all the way to the top and cap.

[@albertdimas4397]

Longer complete videos are the way to go great job.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the feedback 🙏🏻

[@robertswisher8628]

Very nice compaction work

[@jaredhicks3471]

Like the long videos. I have learned a lot from your techniques

[@dadof5991]

I like the complete video. You did a great job with the camera placement.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Dana

[@martinwilliams9453]

Awesome great job

[@jimmydaring9494]

Nice job !

[@danlevecque7203]

My new favorite channel! I live in Maine the soil here is mostly rocks and very difficult to work with. Your narration is awesome keep up the good work.

[@DigginLife21]

I’m glad to have you here!!!

[@kirk467]

That’s great a video from start to finish, I rather see the whole job!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the feedback

[@billhume9667]

Great video with some very useful tips.

[@brianmcmahon8524]

Looks like fun. 😊

[@DigginLife21]

It definitely was!!!

[@wavelene7]

Awesome work! Lots of great information!!