What is a Cross-Hole Sonic Logging test? A Cross-Hole Sonic Logging (CSL) test, also known as a sonic logging test or ultrasonic cross-hole test, is a non-destructive method for evaluating and determining the structural integrity of concrete piles, concrete drilled shafts and other deep foundation elements. CSL testing uses an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver that are…
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2024 D9 Golf Scramble Back in August, some of the guys competed in the 2024 KECC/KYTC District 9 Golf Scramble and finished in 2nd place! Everyone had a great time for a great cause! The team has already committed to working hard in the offseason to ensure a first place finish next year! The History…
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Billy Douglas This month we recognize Billy Douglas as our Safety Award winner! Billy is a long time Haydon Bridge employee and was nominated for this monthly award by his job foreman and others for various reasons. Billy is currently working on a project in the swamps of Western KY. He is always on the…
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Congratulations John Baker We would like to congratulate John Baker on his promotion to Lead Carpenter!! John continues to grow as a leader within our organization. We greatly appreciate everything you do, keep up the good work! Rock Lick Deck Pour Crews were hard at work pouring the bridge deck for the Rock Lick Creek…
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Haydon Bridge Company is Kentucky’s premier bridge contractor for more than 50 years, with our family-owned company now spanning three generations. So, there is no question that we are experts on bridge construction, repair and rebuild. We work closely with engineers and our safety manager to ensure all parts of the construction process is reliable,…
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Cam Taylor This month we recognize Camron Taylor (Cam)as our Safety Award winner! Cam joined Haydon Bridge in July of 2021 and was nominated for this monthly award by his job foreman, Project Manager and others for various reasons. Cam’s attention to safety policies and his courage to call out anyone not following them is…
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Safety is our first and primary consideration when it comes to each and every project at Haydon Bridge Construction. Accident prevention is a large part of our project planning to avoid injuries by slips, trips and falls; being struck by falling tools, materials, or equipment; electrical accidents by nearby powerlines; equipment accidents; and even waterway…
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Washington County Haydon Bridge Company was recently awarded a subcontract for a bridge widening of KY 555 bridge over Long Lick Creek in Washington County, KY. This widening will add an additional 12’ in width to the bridge and will require two new lines of 5’ tall structural steel plate girders. We look forward to…
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What purposes do bridges provide in Kentucky? With the vast landscapes of Kentucky, bridges provide safe crossing over streams, rivers, lakes, ravines, railways, even over other highways, roads and pathways. Bridges offer safer and more convenient alternative routes, as opposed to ferry crossings or lengthy detours. Thus, bridges reduce travel time, distance, and the risk…
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Hopkins Cofferdam Do you remember the post from last month regarding the construction of sheet pile cofferdams? Well, this is what the cofferdam looks like when fully constructed and de-watered. Once the structure within this cofferdam is completed, we will backfill and re-flood the inside of the cofferdam. This will then allow the cofferdam to…
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