Depends on how heavy your equipment is and how big the culvert is. A good rule of thumb is 12 inches minimum and at least 1/2 the diameter of the culvert. But I have seen and driven over culverts with little to no cover and they hold up ok as long as the side have been well packed. Thanks for watching!
How much top cover to be safe to drive heavy equipment over?
Depends on how heavy your equipment is and how big the culvert is. A good rule of thumb is 12 inches minimum and at least 1/2 the diameter of the culvert. But I have seen and driven over culverts with little to no cover and they hold up ok as long as the side have been well packed. Thanks for watching!