{"product_id":"12-foot-wide-cattle-guard-in-6-foot-width","title":"Cattle Guard - 12' Long","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHOP ALL OF OUR \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=34FC881A-D2E1-406E-87A8-8DBB9B0985A0\" title=\"Cattle Guards\"\u003eCATTLE GUARDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCattle Guard Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round, top rail cattle guards are available in six or eight-foot depths and come in the economical private driveway design (non-rated but estimated at 12 tons \u003cu\u003eper axle\u003c\/u\u003e) or the public roadway-engineered HS-20 rating of 16 tons\/axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE ALL OF OUR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=DA2C9C75-397D-4943-A240-779EBB5BE074\" title=\"Cattle Guards\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROUND RAIL CATTLE GUARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boxed option (see picture below) allows it to lie directly on the ground without digging or pouring footings. This design is popular in low-traffic or remote areas and at construction sites as described below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional cattle guard wings allow you to connect directly to your fencing and prevent livestock from walking around the ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCattle Guard Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate-Use - Top Rail Pipe: \u003cspan\u003e3.5\" OD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHS20-Rated -Top Rail Pipe: 3.5\" OD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximate gap between rail walls is 3.11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Carrying Beams: 8\" X 11.5 lbs. Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray enamel finish (safety yellow is also available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ends of the top rails are capped with 12-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypes of cattle guards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are many different styles and options to choose from, and we've detailed each below. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions or would like a quote for shipping to your site.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=34FC881A-D2E1-406E-87A8-8DBB9B0985A0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBoxed Cattle Guards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boxed option is very useful for remote and low-traffic areas as well as at construction sites. They're designed to lie directly on the ground, and the steel 'box' welded around the perimeter helps keep dirt from getting in underneath. No foundation or footings are poured, and that makes it \u003ci\u003eimportant to make sure they're secure in their location, on flat ground, and have proper drainage.\u003c\/i\u003e Some customers will bolt them down to buried railroad ties to help prevent any 'walking around' as traffic crosses over. A bed of crushed gravel can help with drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"cattle guard with steel skirt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-Boxed-Cattle-Guard-e1686613996547.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote Area Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of locations find it difficult to bring in cement and pour concrete footings or foundations for a traditional installation. Because most of these sites don't require one anyway, we designed the box so the grid can be used directly on the ground. Typical uses include remote pumping sites, towers, tanks, etc. Simply set the guard on level ground, on top of crushed gravel to help with drainage, tie your fence line to the wings, and it's ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction Site Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box feature is not only used as a cattle crossing but also as a wash rack and rumble strip for vehicles. Lying directly on the ground, they can be used to remove debris from trucks before they leave the job site and enter the public roadway. They're also useful at entrances and exits to prevent the ground from getting rutted or muddy, and can help keep the site entrance clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, contractors will lay it on the ground and build a dirt ramp up on either side to help equipment get across. There are no foundations or footings to pour or remove when it's time to move to the next site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Box for Cattle Guards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable box cattle guard feature allows you to remove the central grid without disturbing the surrounding installation. See the picture below to see it in action. Please note that the horizontal bars shown in the box itself are included for the stability of the box and don't contribute to the load-carrying capacity of the crossing. With this option, the cattle guards do not rest on the skirt or the supporting members; all of the weight is transferred to the load-carrying beams below and then to the ground. This is a popular option for making the cleaning out process under the guard easier!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cattle-guard-being-removed-.jpg\" alt=\"cattle crossing lifted out of box\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCattle Guard with Wings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cattle guard wings, shown installed below, are an integral part of the entire livestock containment barrier. If you were to attach your fence line to a single post located at the center of the crossing, cows could simply walk around it and avoid the grate altogether. It's essential that your fencing is connected in such a way that they can't just step past. The triangular-shaped steel wings connect to the bottom of the cattle guard ends and transfer the physical barrier directly to your fence line. Take a look at the picture below for details of the installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cu\u003eLinks to the Cattle Guard Wing Drawings\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cattle-Guard-Wing-6-ft.pdf\"\u003e6' Wing Diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cattle-Guard-Wing-8-ft.pdf\"\u003e8' Wing Diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"cattle guard wings\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cattle-guard-wings-attached.jpg\" title=\"wings on cattle guard\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"cattle guard wing close up\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/cattle-guard-wing-connection-e1706632818671.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"wing for a cattle guard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/standing-cattle-guard-wing-e1706632764604.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCattle Guard Footing Diagram\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important consideration for any type of building or construction is the installation of a proper foundation. It doesn't matter how strong or well-built your crossing is if the foundation holding it up is not sound. Below is a general guideline on how a typical concrete footing plan would look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that each location is different and a qualified contractor who is familiar with the local site conditions (draining, frost levels, building codes, etc.) should be consulted for a proper installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"cattle guard foundation diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Cattle-Guard-Foundation-Upd-e1686525590478.jpg\" title=\"cattle guard footing diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Products","offers":[{"title":"12' x 6' \/ Private 12' x 6' (est. 12 tons per axle)","offer_id":47091014926581,"sku":"CG 12-6","price":2269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12' x 6' \/ HS20 Rated 12' x 6' (16 tons per axle)","offer_id":47091014959349,"sku":"HS20 12 x 6","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12' x 8' \/ Private 12' x 8' (est. 12 tons per axle)","offer_id":47091014992117,"sku":"CG12-8","price":2749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12' x 8' \/ HS20 Rated 12' x 8' (16 tons per axle)","offer_id":47091015024885,"sku":"HS20 12 x 8","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/round_rails_cattle_guard.jpg?v=1759496651","url":"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/12-foot-wide-cattle-guard-in-6-foot-width","provider":"Barn World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}