Farm Road Regrading and Spreading 500 Tons of Crushed Concrete

Road Preparation and Material Spreading

• 🌧️ After recent rain, the roads were wet, requiring the grader to smooth out the surface before rolling.
• 🚚 The team planned to spread approximately 500 tons of crushed concrete to regrade and resurface farm roads.
• 🚜 The process involved loading crushed concrete, spreading it evenly, and then using a roller to compact the material.

Road Construction and Maintenance

• 🚧 A new road built at the end of the previous year needed minor touch-ups with additional material.
• 🌲 A fallen tree across a path required a temporary stop to clear the way using a chainsaw.
• 🛣️ The goal was to resurface and improve sections of the farm roads, including a 1,000 ft stretch, to prevent rutting and improve water runoff.

Material Handling and Logistics

• ⚙️ Efforts were made to break up large chunks of crushed concrete to prevent jamming in the tailgate during spreading.
• 🔄 The team managed logistics, including a 15-minute round trip for hauling material, and coordinated loading and spreading efforts to maximize efficiency.
• 📊 Over two days, approximately 36 loads of crushed concrete were used, with an estimated 400-500 tons remaining from a much larger initial pile.

Final Touches and Future Work

• ✅ The final stages involved spreading material on a driveway leading to the main road and touching up spots with a skid steer.
• 💧 The intention was to fill ruts in the center of the road to direct water runoff to the sides, preventing future erosion.
• 🏞️ Future work was planned to address a pond area, indicating ongoing farm maintenance and development.