Bulding a cattle guard.

I want to have a cattle guard made for the entrance of our privada and have a few questions.

Is there any real need for a pit under it and if so, what is it and how deep.

How far apart should the pipes be?

Also, how wide should it be?

And lastly; how can I make it so the cattle won't/can't cross it but we can walk over it?

It will be metal and welded.

I haven't been able to find any specific plans on Google yet.

Thanks.

http://cattle-guards.com/

http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf98232826/pdf98232826pt03.pdf

Sorry I have to share this. Many years ago Rep Pat Schroeder (CO) added a small line item to the budget to pay for a few dozen cattle guards at the request of a Colorado County low on funds and hard hit by floods. Newt Gingrich, then Speaker of the House, called her office to complain about spending money to hire people to watch cattle. Her office failed to enlighten him and he actually ranted about hiring guards for cows on the floor of the House of Representatives.

espíritu del lago wrote:http://cattle-guards.com/

this is the one i'm used to seeing all over alberta and montana and yes you need a pit and can walk over it.
in alberta we called it a "texas gate"-jaja!

Actually, painted parallel stripes on the road will work too.

Yes, they will.

how about i paint you 2 a "virtual" road over the mountain to guadalajara and from there to the border. will that work fer ya?

Eldergeek wrote:Actually, painted parallel stripes on the road will work too.

Vertical or horizontal?? and what color?.... as some say that bulls can't see red.

Left to right, white, 4" stripes, w/6" spacing.

Fools,tomorrow when the OP asks for advice on building a dog house or boiling an egg I'm sure you'll all be there with links and suggestions.

Hmmmm.... if that works.... then it follows that you could do the same for a perimeter instead of a fence? Just be sure your home owner's insurance is paid up.

Theoretically, yes.

i have a theoretical farm for sale complete with bull.
it's in the arctic but there is a dome over it with semi tropical climate inside.

viajero wrote:Fools,tomorrow when the OP asks for advice on building a dog house or boiling an egg I'm sure you'll all be there with links and suggestions.

hahahaha Yep, true dat.

The OP neglected to state that the cattle guard couldn't cost any money. So even paint and other supplies are probably out!

I agree with viajero. Either the OP is incrediably ignorant and/or helpless or he really enjoys yanking your chains.

Trailrunner wrote:

viajero wrote:Fools,tomorrow when the OP asks for advice on building a dog house or boiling an egg I'm sure you'll all be there with links and suggestions.

hahahaha Yep, true dat.

CheenaGringo wrote:The OP neglected to state that the cattle guard couldn't cost any money. So even paint and other supplies are probably out!

If I may quote ~
hahahaha Yep, true dat.