Hanson Pipe & Precast, a leader in the concrete products industry, is providing a four-barrel run of 8’x 6’ concrete box culvert to the City of Houston to help rebuild Kingwood’s River Grove Park’s access road, which recently collapsed. According to the Houston Public Works Department, the new structure is needed, “after heavy rains and rotting tin culverts allowed a stream to flow beneath the road for the ground’s collapse.”
An eight-foot deep sinkhole formed on the park’s only access road, stranding more than 50 vehicles and boats. After floodwaters receded, crushed concrete provided a makeshift bridge to allow visitors to retrieve their vehicles before work begins to restore the road and make the drainage system safe and reliable.
“Hanson’s Houston team heard of the city’s need and responded immediately as part of the Houston Emergency Maintenance partnership,” said Clifford Hahne, senior vice president of Hanson Building Products West. “Our durable concrete products assist our customers by providing infrastructure solutions that are structurally accurate, sustainable and ready and easy to install.”
The new box culvert is replacing four 60-inch corrugated metal pipes that typically have a life expectancy of 25 years, while concrete structures are engineered to last a lifetime.
About Hanson Pipe & Precast
Hanson Pipe & Precast is the largest manufacturer of concrete pipe and precast products in North America. With more than 4,800 employees, the company has a network of manufacturing facilities and delivery capabilities that span the continent. Hanson Pipe & Precast products are used in residential and commercial applications that support our infrastructure’s needs, including storm water drainage and water transportation. For more information, visit www.hansonpipeandprecast.com.
About Hanson Building Products North America
Hanson Building Products North America is comprised of Hanson Pipe & Precast, Hanson Pressure Pipe, Hanson Structural Precast, Hanson Brick, Hanson Hardscapes and Hanson Roof Tile. Based in Irving, Texas, Hanson Building Products North America employs more than 6,000 people and operates 150 facilities with products available throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit www.hanson.com.
We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents. HeidelbergCement is the global leader in aggregates and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products.