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Bridge over ditch in neighborhood?
Posted on 6/28/25 at 8:50 am
Posted on 6/28/25 at 8:50 am
Brainstorming ideas if it would be possible to put something like metal grate bridge over our sewage ditch in order to get equipment (boat, trailer) out of backyard easier.
Backyard has a double-gate but can’t get truck back there and pull something out due to fairly small front yard, where if there was a way to cross the ditch immediately in front of the double gate, it would be a straight shot and could get a vehicle and equipment in and out.
There is no hoa.
I checked about getting a culvert and Lafayette parish denied it because they said neighborhood drainage wasn’t designed for it.
Backyard has a double-gate but can’t get truck back there and pull something out due to fairly small front yard, where if there was a way to cross the ditch immediately in front of the double gate, it would be a straight shot and could get a vehicle and equipment in and out.
There is no hoa.
I checked about getting a culvert and Lafayette parish denied it because they said neighborhood drainage wasn’t designed for it.
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Posted on 6/28/25 at 12:18 pm to bobdylan
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sewage ditch
Really? Sewage in an open ditch?
Posted on 6/28/25 at 1:38 pm to potent357
Yeah, from septic tank. Pretty common here.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 1:38 pm to dblwall
Thanks
Posted on 6/28/25 at 5:28 pm to bobdylan
How big is the ditch?
Posted on 6/28/25 at 5:40 pm to bobdylan
How wide is the ditch? Car hauler ramps may work. If you're backing a trailer over the ditch narrow ramps may be a problem.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 6:42 pm to diat150
It’s about 5’ or so.
This post was edited on 6/28/25 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 6/28/25 at 6:44 pm to weadjust
That’s a good idea but yeah, don’t think I’d try my luck pulling a trailer across it.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 7:18 pm to bobdylan
We use the grating they use for catwalks in the plants. Granted it’s only used by side by sides and 4 wheelers. Incredibly strong and very heavy. Might work for you. If you needed to you could put a couple crossbeams.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 11:40 pm to bobdylan
Just buy a culvert and get someone to do it.
If they ask, tell them you thought the city/ parish did it and have no idea
If they ask, tell them you thought the city/ parish did it and have no idea
Posted on 6/29/25 at 12:15 am to xBirdx
Yeah I’d def wait about a year then put the culvert.
Posted on 6/29/25 at 7:59 am to xBirdx
The reputable contractors won’t without the permit and I have an old retired neighbor that would definitely contact the parish and cause a stink if I was able to find someone.
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