Many communities across the country experience weather and climate disasters each year, testing the dependability of storm water infrastructure. Using trusted, flood-resilient solutions can protect people and reduce damage from inclement conditions. Concrete pipe offers ready availability and delivery for emergency situations to quickly rebuild storm water infrastructure and reestablish safety within communities.
Reinforced Concrete Pipe is preferred by construction professionals across the nation for its sustainability and unmatched strength. Compared to alternative materials, concrete pipe requires minimal maintenance throughout its service life, which can reach and exceed 100 years. Concrete pipe withstands large volumes and resists flotation, keeping communities safe. Additionally, reinforced concrete pipe is suitable for expansion in growing communities.
Concrete pipe offers many economic and environmental benefits. Using abundant natural resources and recycled materials, concrete pipe production can utilize less resources than alternative products. Environmental impact is reduced, as raw materials are locally extracted and transported to nearby concrete pipe production facilities. At the end of its service life, concrete can be recycled and utilized in the production of new concrete products.
County Materials’ readily available concrete pipe and responsive delivery team can help communities recover from washouts and mitigate future flood damage. As the aftermath of Tropical Storm Cristobal passed through the Chippewa Valley, persistent rainfall caused flash-flooding and washouts throughout the area. Around 1:30am, aging twin metal culverts gave way, causing a massive washout. From a driver’s perspective, the road appeared safe; however, beneath the asphalt, the hollow area posed a potentially fatal hazard. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation crews rushed to the site and called County Materials to expedite the delivery of two 84-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipes for an emergency culvert replacement. Click here to read the WIS 27 Emergency Culvert Replacement Case Study.
County Materials is committed to manufacturing responsibly made, long-lasting concrete construction products that make our communities stronger and safer. Use our reinforced concrete pipe and precast components for your next project by contacting us at (800) 242-7733.
