Low-Tech Creek Crossing Has Lasted For 40 Years

Low-Tech Creek Crossing Has Lasted For 40 Years MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous 29-3-28 Forty years ago Doug Phillips' grandfather found a low-tech way to cross a creek that splits their farm. The drive-through crossing eliminates a 4-mile trip to get to the portion of their farm on the other side of the creek. The crossing simply consists of a sloped cut through the creek banks that angles down to the creek. The sides of the creek bank and the creek bottom are underlaid with rocks so Phillips can drive through with heavy tractors, grain wagons and combines without sinking in, no matter what time of year it is. Phillips says the creek crossing has required minimal maintenance over the years. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Doug Phillips, 13438 710th Ave., Zearing, Iowa 50278 (ph 641-487-7436).

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