04/23/24 at 9:14am
  Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board › Riding › Trail Talk › Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1 Print
Hot Topic (More than 10 Replies) Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful (Read 2654 times)
vintagerider
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 762
Joined: 12/14/06
Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
03/15/17 at 8:13pm
Print Post  
A number of years ago a Local Scout built a replacement bridge over the creek at Beatty to help satisfy his Eagle Scoutt requirement.
Despite being washed downstream shortly after construction the bridge has provided a smooth crossing for thousands of cyclists , hikers and runners.
Sadly The landscaping timbers that were used for planking are rotting and do not appear that they are going to make it through Summer (let alone spring)
I think the telephone pole supports may still be solid as well as the anchors installed after the flood
So it may just be a matter of screwing on new decking.
Just a heads up if this was not on the Beatty To-do list
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SirNotAppearing
IB Room
In The Loop
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 1216
Joined: 03/08/10
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #1 - 03/16/17 at 2:40am
Print Post  
This guy? I noticed that a few weeks ago and agree it needs some work. Got down there and the poles do look decent, but I'm wondering if it could benefit from some bracing underneath as well. I'll get someone smarter than me to look at it. 
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
  
Back to top
Facebook  
IP Logged
 
Solar
Little Ring
****
Offline


I can ride my bike with
no handle bars

Posts: 693
Location: Matthews
Joined: 10/26/11
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #2 - 03/16/17 at 1:33pm
Print Post  
Where is this bridge?  I don't recognize it.
  
I want to grow my own food, but I can't find any bacon seeds.
Back to top
WWW  
IP Logged
 
OoHoO
Little Ring
****
Offline


Gnar...Gnar...Gnar..

Posts: 696
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 08/21/13
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #3 - 03/16/17 at 1:59pm
Print Post  
The Creek crossing right after the wood feature with the two humps in it, you cut a hard left on a little berm into the bridge.
  
2016 Santa Cruz Hightower CC 29 - Ridin' It
2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 - Gone
2012 Cannondale Trail 6 - Gone
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
StevenA
Coaster Bike
**
Offline



Posts: 162
Joined: 06/28/16
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #4 - 03/17/17 at 12:22am
Print Post  
Is this a bridge needed for foot traffic?  This could be a natural bike wash feature.  Even North Meck Greenway has a creek crossing.
  
I used to be addicted to the Hokey Pokey but then I turned myself around.
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
OoHoO
Little Ring
****
Offline


Gnar...Gnar...Gnar..

Posts: 696
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 08/21/13
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #5 - 03/17/17 at 2:11am
Print Post  
Yes, needed for foot traffic, it's on the main loop.
  
2016 Santa Cruz Hightower CC 29 - Ridin' It
2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 - Gone
2012 Cannondale Trail 6 - Gone
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Solar
Little Ring
****
Offline


I can ride my bike with
no handle bars

Posts: 693
Location: Matthews
Joined: 10/26/11
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #6 - 03/20/17 at 1:24pm
Print Post  
OoHoO wrote on 03/16/17 at 1:59pm:
The Creek crossing right after the wood feature with the two humps in it, you cut a hard left on a little berm into the bridge.


Gotcha, I was trying to make it fit on the trail from that vantage.  It always fascinates me how different the trail looks going backwards.   
  
I want to grow my own food, but I can't find any bacon seeds.
Back to top
WWW  
IP Logged
 
Advocat
In The Loop
Project Board
*****
Offline



Posts: 3845
Joined: 08/11/04
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #7 - 03/20/17 at 3:30pm
Print Post  
OoHoO wrote on 03/16/17 at 1:59pm:
The Creek crossing right after the wood feature with the two humps in it, you cut a hard left on a little berm into the bridge.


Yea, this stream bed is much deeper than it appears in the photo. Couldn't bike it.
  
TRAILS........................................CONNECT........................................PEOPLE
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Vasco
Global Moderator
In The Loop
Project Board
*****
Offline


I love YaBB 1G - SP1!

Posts: 1847
Location: Greater Charlotte
Joined: 06/22/04
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #8 - 03/21/17 at 6:14pm
Print Post  
I helped guide my sons scout troop for the building of that bridge. The telephone poles should be in good condition. I would think replacing the landscaping timbers on the deck would be easier and cheaper than replacing the entire bridge.
Doug S.
  
Spelling and grammatical errors are beyond my control it's the way I wired.
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
teamdicky
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Which way is out?

Posts: 2929
Joined: 10/27/04
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #9 - 03/21/17 at 7:05pm
Print Post  
Advocat wrote on 03/20/17 at 3:30pm:


Yea, this stream bed is much deeper than it appears in the photo. Couldn't bike it.



Is this a challenge?
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Gravitythief76
In The Loop
Project Board
*****
Offline


Just say no to Man-dex

Posts: 2151
Location: Dirt Monkey - Root Ent
Joined: 03/06/08
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #10 - 03/21/17 at 7:39pm
Print Post  
I can't imagine with a little creativity that those telephone poles could not be salvaged.  It would SUCK to teplace them!
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

I'M STILL ALIVE!!!!
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Oskie
In The Loop
*****
Offline



Posts: 243
Joined: 07/25/06
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #11 - 03/21/17 at 10:22pm
Print Post  
SirNotAppearing wrote on 03/16/17 at 2:40am:
This guy? I noticed that a few weeks ago and agree it needs some work. Got down there and the poles do look decent, but I'm wondering if it could benefit from some bracing underneath as well. I'll get someone smarter than me to look at it.

   
Tryjng to add a center support into the creek bed would probably be a bigger hassle than its worth. You might be able to sink a couple of 4×4's or Sullivans into each bank at an angle and then carriage bolt them to each pole 3 or 4 feet toward the center of the span. Has it developed some bounce?
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SirNotAppearing
IB Room
In The Loop
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 1216
Joined: 03/08/10
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #12 - 03/22/17 at 12:36am
Print Post  
Oskie wrote on 03/21/17 at 10:22pm:

  
Tryjng to add a center support into the creek bed would probably be a bigger hassle than its worth. You might be able to sink a couple of 4×4's or Sullivans into each bank at an angle and then carriage bolt them to each pole 3 or 4 feet toward the center of the span. Has it developed some bounce?


Seemed a little springy last time I was out. I was thinking something along the lines of your suggestion: angled supports resting on 4x4 or 6x6 timberlocked into the bank.
  
Back to top
Facebook  
IP Logged
 
Oskie
In The Loop
*****
Offline



Posts: 243
Joined: 07/25/06
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #13 - 03/22/17 at 4:01am
Print Post  
Maybe sister a 2x6 to each pole or add a third beam (another pole or a 2x8)  down the middle? I think that woul stiffen it up.
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Advocat
In The Loop
Project Board
*****
Offline



Posts: 3845
Joined: 08/11/04
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #14 - 03/22/17 at 12:03pm
Print Post  
teamdicky wrote on 03/21/17 at 7:05pm:



Is this a challenge?


Definately!
  
TRAILS........................................CONNECT........................................PEOPLE
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
vintagerider
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 762
Joined: 12/14/06
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #15 - 07/27/20 at 7:45pm
Print Post  
Wow! 
Who built the new bridge? 
Fantastic job!
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SirNotAppearing
IB Room
In The Loop
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 1216
Joined: 03/08/10
Re: Future of Beatty BoyScout Bridge is doubtful
Reply #16 - 08/10/20 at 12:39pm
Print Post  
Boy scouts Smiley
  
Back to top
Facebook  
IP Logged
 
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1
Print
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
 
  « Board Index ‹ Board Top  

Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board » Powered by YaBB 2.6.12!
YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2024. All Rights Reserved.