Faith Mountain Farm - Bridge Building 101

Papa Bob, Galen, Sullivan, and James built a bridge across Big Laurel Creek using locust logs from the woods and locust planks (2x8) from the saw mill up the road.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• bridge
• locust
• logs
• creek

[blindbox99]

you have two logs running underneath right?

[cantreadgood]

@blindbox99 Yes, just two. We had more to begin with, but decided to cut it down because we are not really going to use it for driving across ... we just go through the creek.

[gollumthedog]

Turned out beautiful! Great job! I'm interested in doing a smaller scale version using pine trees that came down during an ice storm this winter. Only 12 feet long though...thanks for the video!

[cantreadgood]

Thanks! I'd be hesitant to build a bridge with pine trees, just because it probably won't last ... of course, you have to use what you've got.

[inbredagogo]

nice, I want to make one but the creek overflows all the time and I'm afraid it will wash the bridge away.

[Pizzscn]

What was that bridge that I drove your tractor across?

[snap480]

nice bridge!! you cant go wrong using locust!! i build one 2yrs ago but it need to be able to suport the weight of my 9 ton backhoe. i had to lay 8 locust log across it and i planked it with ruff cut chestnut oak. it is 18'' wide.i think you could drive a tunk over it its so strong! great video!! i enjoyed it!

[poprocz]

Poppa Bob is an absolute workhorse.

[bowlingballheadz]

i like your bridge. I'm trying to do a similar project but not quite the same span as your bridge.