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Rip rap is large stone. It's built for one job: stopping erosion where water is the enemy. Riverbanks. Drainage channels. Pond dams. Shorelines. These are places where moving water eats away at the ground and there's nothing else strong enough to hold it.
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Rip rap sits heavy, locks together in mass, and takes the force of the water without moving. We carry Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 rip rap. Sizes range from 6 inches up through 24 inches depending on the class.
In Tangipahoa Parish, rip rap goes in along the Tangipahoa River, the Tickfaw River, Natalbany Creek, and the drainage channels throughout the parish. Browse all limestone types we carry.
Applications
What Rip Rap Gets Used For
Riverbank Stabilization
The Tangipahoa River and Tickfaw River cut through the parish and the banks take constant erosion pressure during high-water events. Rip rap placed along eroding banks absorbs that energy. The stone mass doesn't move under flow. Properly installed rip rap on a riverbank lasts decades.
Drainage Channel Lining
High-velocity drainage channels scour the earth below and beside them during heavy rain. A lined rip rap channel keeps the design geometry intact through storm events. Channel lining with rip rap is standard practice on engineered drainage in Tangipahoa Parish.
Pond Dam Protection
The face of a retention pond dam takes wave action and water level fluctuation daily. Rip rap on the dam face and spillway prevents surface erosion that leads to dam failure.
Shoreline Erosion Control
Lake shorelines and pond edges erode from wave action and boat wakes. Rip rap placed along the shoreline at the water line and slightly below stops that erosion cold. This is a permanent fix.
Culvert Outlets
Where a culvert discharges, the water exits at high velocity and the concentrated flow scours the ground below. A rip rap outlet protection pad dissipates that energy and prevents the scour hole that eventually undermines the culvert and road above it.
Levee Protection
Levee slopes take flow velocity at the base and wave action on the face. Rip rap armors the weak faces. Agricultural levees and drainage district work throughout the parish rely on it during high-water events.
Specifications
Rip Rap Details
Class 1
6 to 12 inch stone. Light erosion, small channels, pond edges
Class 2
12 to 18 inch stone. Moderate flow channels, riverbanks, culvert outlets
Class 3
18 to 24 inch stone. High-velocity channels, major riverbank protection, levees
Color
Gray to off-white
Shape
Angular, irregular, large
Delivery Unit
Tons
Minimum Order
2 tons
Service Area
Tangipahoa Parish and surrounding areas
Estimate
Rip Rap Calculator
Rip rap quantities depend on the area to be covered and the stone class. Typical layer thickness: Class 1 = 12 to 18 inches, Class 2 = 18 to 24 inches, Class 3 = 24 to 36 inches. 1 cubic yard of rip rap = approximately 1.5 to 1.7 tons.
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Call (985) 602-5752 or fill out the online form. Tell us the application, the bank or channel length, and the class of rip rap you need. If you're not sure on class, describe the site and we'll recommend the right size.
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Rip rap is quoted as a delivered price. Stone and delivery together. For large projects, we can stage deliveries to match your installation schedule.
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Most rip rap orders are scheduled within 1 to 3 business days. Large-scale erosion control projects with multiple loads may need a week of lead time for coordination.
It depends on the velocity and volume of water at your site. Class 1 handles smaller residential drainage channels and pond edges. Class 2 covers most riverbank applications. Class 3 is for high-velocity situations like the main channels of the Tangipahoa River.
Does rip rap need to be installed by a contractor?
Small jobs like a 20-foot bank section or a pond edge can be placed by hand with enough labor. Larger jobs need excavation equipment for precise placement and stability.
Is a permit required to place rip rap on a riverbank?
Often yes. The Tangipahoa River and Tickfaw River fall under Army Corps of Engineers and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources jurisdiction in many sections.
How long does rip rap last?
Properly sized and installed rip rap lasts indefinitely. The stone itself doesn't degrade. What fails is usually improper sizing for the flow conditions or no filter fabric underneath.
Do you deliver large rip rap orders in multiple loads?
Yes. For large bank projects or channel lining jobs that require 100+ tons, we can schedule staged deliveries to match your installation pace.
Still Have Questions?
Call (985) 602-5752. Rip rap isn't a product most homeowners buy every day. We're happy to walk you through what you need before you commit.
