{"title":"Standard Cattle Guards","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarn World carries a standard category of cattle guards designed for use on private property. Not everyone needs the over-built and engineered highway rating of 16 tons per axle and we got a lot of calls for a more economical option for use on private property. What we call the standard, or private use design is built for common driveway traffic, including fully loaded semis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugged livestock barriers are by far our most popular and have been in use around the country for decades. We estimate their load-carrying capacity at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 tons \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003eper axle\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, well above what is used around the farm and more than enough for a tractor-trailer load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most economical steel cattle guard category and will provide easy access to your pastures while eliminating the need for gates. You can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esee the round top rail cattle guards here.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/?page_id=2333\u0026amp;cat_link=DA2C9C75-397D-4943-A240-779EBB5BE074\"\u003e Shop Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cattle-guard-styles.jpg\" alt=\"cattle guard designs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of the Standard Guards are made from NEW Schedule 40 steel. \u003c\/strong\u003eAll ends of the top rail pipe are capped to prevent rust. Bolt-on wings and boxed cattle guards are available with all sizes and are finished in gray enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypes of Cattle Guards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough they're all effective physical livestock barriers, there are some options available for the best fit for your needs. Wings, boxes and the size of pipe should all be considered before selecting what's right for your use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed Cattle Guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Cattle Guard Foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCattle Guard Wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCattle Guard for Deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoxed Cattle Guards lie directly on the ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style is designed to sit directly on the ground without concrete footings and it's an available option on all the round rail designs. What we've done is welded a steel skirt to the perimeter to keep dirt from creeping in underneath. This also allows you to make a dirt ramp on either side to help vehicles cross without it running underneath. The weight of crossing vehicles is transferred from the top rails to the c-channels below and then directly to the ground. Unlike a traditional installation, the weight is directed through the full length of the channels rather than just on the ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fixed box design is popular in low traffic or remote areas like cell towers, farms and ranches as well as temporary sites. In fact a lot of construction companies use them as wash bays or rumble strips for equipment leaving a site. They can also pick them up when done and move on to the next job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable box option makes it convenient to remove the guard without disturbing the surrounding installation area. The boxed section does not carry any of the load, it's a separate and individual frame the guard sits in and provides no structural support at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eFixed Boxed Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-Boxed-Cattle-Guard.jpg\" alt=\"cattle guard with a steel skirt welded to it\" height=\"111\" width=\"287\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemovable Box Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/cattle_guard_removable_box_001.jpg\" alt=\"cattle guard with a removable box\" height=\"121\" width=\"267\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they do rest directly on the ground, a few precautions should be noted. A flat ground area is a must as any kind of slope will allow it to 'walk' or travel downhill. A lot of customer will bury railroad ties to anchor them and help prevent walking. The issue is drainage. We'd of course recommend a local contractor familiar with the site conditions be consulted and would suggest a bed of crushed gravel be used as well. This will help drain water away from your crossing and preserve the installation area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlat Cattle Guard Foundations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional installation calls for a concrete foundation to anchor to and transfer weight to the ground. A 'flat' style design is mounted to a poured-cement footing in the ground and bolted directly to prevent movement. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003epermanent installation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eallows for heavy-duty and high-traffic crossing without concerns of movement or settling. We usually see the rated cattle guards used for these public highway construction projects that require the load ratings that private use designs don't call for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a generic foundation diagram for reference. Please note that every site is different and a qualified professional should be used to ensure a proper, long-lasting installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eCattle Guard Foundation Diagram\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Cattle-Guard-Foundation-Upd.jpg\" alt=\"cattle guard foundation diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCattle Guard Wings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential option to prevent your cows from simply walking around your barrier. The wings allow you to tie the fencing directly to the guard so they can't step around the connection. If a single fence post is planted next to the middle of the grid, livestock are able to bend around the post and walk next to the side of the steel and go on their merry way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cattle-guard-with-wings.jpg\" alt=\"cattle guard with wings attached\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from the picture above, the wing takes the vertical structure of the fence and spreads it horizontally to the bottom of the grid. This effectively creates a 'horizontal fence' so your animals can't walk around the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCattle Guard for Deer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on using these barriers for deer. Believe it or not, deer are much better jumpers than cows! Depending on the type of deer in your area, they can easily clear a 12' long jump and won't even think about flying over. We suggest at least 16' in the direction of vehicle travel be created to discourage jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get that kind of 'depth', we can lay two sections next to each other and bolt them together. We can pre-drill holes upon request so you can just connect them in the field when they're delivered. Just remember to check that your fencing is tall enough to keep them out as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying a Cattle Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need any help to determine what configuration would be most effective for your project, feel free to give us a call anytime at (720) 238-2190 and we'll be happy to help. Send us an email and we'll reply with a quote with shipping. 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