Cattle Guards

When installing a cattle guard one item that will most likely be needed is a concrete pier.  The concrete pier will act a solid footer for the cattle guard to rest upon.  This will ensure the cattle guard can withstand the heavy loads being traversed over the cattle guard.  The concrete pier can be poured on site or can be constructed off site and dropped into the trench made for the cattle guard.  The State Highway and Transportation Officials publish load capacities for vehicles with reference to cattle guards.  Farm and Ranch Depot sells concrete piers and can have them delivered with your cattle guard purchase which will ensure you have the right size pier for your particular cattle  guard.