Concrete Pipe & Box Culverts
Concrete Pipe
Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) is the preferred choice for storm water systems across the country. With a proven history of reliability, it’s clear why municipalities and contractors rely on concrete pipe to build resilient infrastructure. RCP is designed and manufactured to withstand a complete range of underground environments and runoff profiles. Concrete pipe serves as both a conduit and a structure, characteristic that sets it apart from flexible materials.
Sizes
Reinforced concrete pipe is available in diameters of 12-144 inches.
Applications
- Culverts
- Outfalls
- Utility tunnels
- Storm drains
- Low pressure sewer force mains
- Treatment plant piping
- Low pressure water supply systems
- Impound overflow conduits
- Irrigation distribution systems
- Groundwater recharge systems
- Cattle pass tunneling
Joints
- Concrete joint with rubber gasket.
- Tongue and groove for packing with mastic joint compound, preformed mastic or butyl gaskets.
- Other specialty joints may be available.
Linings/Coatings
A variety of linings and coatings is available where project conditions dictate use.
Box Culverts
Precast box sections are recommended for installations where circular or elliptical concrete pipe cannot provide adequate flow capacity, and as a superior substitute for cast‐in‐place box culverts, long span metal arches, short bridges, and multi‐barrel circular culverts or drains.
Applicable Specifications
ASTM C1433 Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewers
ASTM C1577 Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewers according to AASHTO LRFO.
Sizes
Precast box sections are normally available in spans of 3-14 feet, with a variety of rises. Please contact our Sales/Engineering team for additional sizes and options.
Applications
- Highway culverts
- Railroad culverts
- Highway bridges
- Short span highway bridges
- Storm drains
- Livestock, pedestrian or golf cart undercrossing
- Utility tunnels
- Underground stormwater retention structures
- Groundwater recharge systems
- Replacement of existing open channels or ditches
- Jacked or tunneled installations
Joints
- Precast box sections are produced with tongue and groove joints and a glued-on neoprene gasket.
- Joints may also be packed with mastic joint compound, preformed mastic or butyl gaskets, mortar, or other approved sealant.
Linings/Coatings
A variety of linings and coatings are available where project conditions dictate their use.
