kelleyofhiram Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Was busy making a special dinner for my husband, preparing to celebrate our 26 year anniversary, when we receive a call from our son who had just left the house. The call was to tell me "Mom, this is bad! This is really bad!" His next line is not what I expected at all..."Mom, our driveway has been washed away, and we cannot leave nor can anyone get in." Oh my goodness, not the kind of thing that we expected at all. Our culvert washed away downstream,s sometime shortly after my son and I had driven across it earlier. This is not good. Not good at all! Very stressful. The blessing is that it didn't wash out while we were crossing over. Praying that insurance, FEMA, or someone will help us with this. It is going to be so costly to repair Link to post Share on other sites
lucky64 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 OMG, I'm just glad to hear that everyone is okay. Where do you live? Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 WoW!! Where do you live? I couldn't imagine.......I'm glad everyone is safe! and good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
dana Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I'm glad everyone is ok. So sorry this happened to you. . What area are you in? Link to post Share on other sites
kelleyofhiram Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I live off of 92 between Macland and hwy 278. No one hurt, but if it had happened earlier, my story could be much different. The storms were nothing compared to what we have had over the past 18 years. Shocked that this storm took our culvert and washed it down along with the top. I wanted to post a couple of pictures, but just tried to post one and it said the file was too large. If anyone has any suggestions on how to post one, let me know. Also, if anyone has any suggestions on what we should do. We have complained many years about the debris that washes down, but nothing has ever been done. We had to get assistance from FEMA in 2009 to help repair this same area, as we had a sinkhole then. But nothing compared to this! Link to post Share on other sites
rockysmom Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 This stuff is no fun at all. If the area you are in was hit hard chances are resources will be at hand. Call your insurance company. Good luck. It will be OK. It's just a drive way......you'll figure it out. Link to post Share on other sites
ButterflyLion Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Glad you or your family weren't driving when it happened. Was the driveway very long? Was it concrete? Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I would lo e to see some pictures. Use Photobucket, you can't get pictures to load on here. Just copy and paste the IMG from Photobucket. Sounds like you're in the low lying area where the creek is. Again, good luck!! Link to post Share on other sites
lescook Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Glad all are ok. But that is a call that will live on in your family for a long long time. And in time (after the driveway is fixed) it will become funnier and funnier. But again, that is in the future. Link to post Share on other sites
mojo413 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I live off of 92 between Macland and hwy 278. No one hurt, but if it had happened earlier, my story could be much different. The storms were nothing compared to what we have had over the past 18 years. Shocked that this storm took our culvert and washed it down along with the top. I wanted to post a couple of pictures, but just tried to post one and it said the file was too large. If anyone has any suggestions on how to post one, let me know. Also, if anyone has any suggestions on what we should do. We have complained many years about the debris that washes down, but nothing has ever been done. We had to get assistance from FEMA in 2009 to help repair this same area, as we had a sinkhole then. But nothing compared to this! I would call my county commissioner. You are somewhere close to the line between Tommy Graham and Dave Carmicheals post line. The county deals with state and federal agencies often. Also any chance this culvert is on the county right of way? Another approach to take is that emergency vehicles cannot get in now. Link to post Share on other sites
barrycdog Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Incredible. There is a place in Acworth that makes cement culverts and pipes. I am not sure if there is any savings there. I think it is called McEvers. Link to post Share on other sites
michelay1000 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I'm so glad your son was paying attention and saw it before hand. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Caped Crusader Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I live off of 92 between Macland and hwy 278. No one hurt, but if it had happened earlier, my story could be much different. The storms were nothing compared to what we have had over the past 18 years. Shocked that this storm took our culvert and washed it down along with the top. I wanted to post a couple of pictures, but just tried to post one and it said the file was too large. If anyone has any suggestions on how to post one, let me know. Also, if anyone has any suggestions on what we should do. We have complained many years about the debris that washes down, but nothing has ever been done. We had to get assistance from FEMA in 2009 to help repair this same area, as we had a sinkhole then. But nothing compared to this! I wish I was there to lend a hand or two Link to post Share on other sites
brown*eyed*girl Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Wow! That is crazy. I was just trying to picture it when I scrolled down and saw the pic. I am so glad no one was going over it when it went. Link to post Share on other sites
Blondiega1 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I wish I was there to lend a hand or two HOLY COW!!!! Glad no one was hurt! Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I can't believe it just washed away like that and hope you can get some help from the county and/or your insurance. Where are you so we can all drive by and look? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Spunkywman Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Holy cow is right!! Not something you would even think about happening!! HOLY COW!!!! Glad no one was hurt! Link to post Share on other sites
LPPT Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 We had to put the large black drain pipes in our yard to handle water. We are the lowest lot on the street. At one time we had a ditch for drainage, very ugly. I am wondering if you could get 2 of the metal pipes about 10 ft. long then have gravel trucked in to fill and make a driveway. The pipe is not that expensive, there is a junk yard on north 61 on the Bartow line that carries this pipe. I bought my drain covers from them. Link to post Share on other sites
Bizmo Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I can't believe it just washed away like that and hope you can get some help from the county and/or your insurance. Where are you so we can all drive by and look? Culvert Jumping Contest! Seriously, glad no one was hurt. I hope you're able to get some help soon. Link to post Share on other sites
krwills Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) REMEMBER , please replace the pipe with the biggest possible pipe back in there. Even if you have a slight humped area over it, it will be better. It helps if part of it is below the creek bed. Leaving a more open area for the water flow. It also helps during low water times for fish, etc. to pass through. There are also debris traps that would stop material befor it enters the pipe, but you have to keep the stuff cleaned off it. Your pipe probably had debris get stuck inside it, and that caused the water to start going around it. Hope you get it fixed soon. Look at this website for some cool ideas. www.conteches.com/ Edited August 9, 2013 by krwills Link to post Share on other sites
taz13 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 So sorry about this, but the commish wont help. We had the same problem after the big floods a few years back. FIMA said it was the county's problem, the county said it was FIMA's, and all our commish wanted was for us to PAY his company to fix it. Luckily, I still have a few friends left from my construction days and, with a little help, fixed it myself. Our drive is concrete, so it cost a little more than your's will, but it'll be an uphill battle just the same. Once again, sorry this happened to you, but at least no one was hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
lescook Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Wow, that is unbelievable. (but it is a cool picture) Link to post Share on other sites
DallasRed Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Glad no one was hurt...Your guardian angels were looking out for all of you. Link to post Share on other sites
kateoc Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I am really surprised the little rain over the past few days has done this. We have had much greater storms and rainfall over the last 13 years since I have been here. When FEMA came out , did they reinforce or divert or what?? I know our road has suffered many environmental disturbances due to construction, creek widening, pond reconstruction upstream (and just next to you) in very recent years. So sorry! If there is anything we can do, pleas let us know. Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Did something else upstream change or washout to increase the water flow? Link to post Share on other sites
rockysmom Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hey! I just saw you and your husband, as well as the creek running across your driveway, on the news! Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Kelley and her husband were just on the news on WSBTV!! Link to post Share on other sites
mei lan Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I LOVE the look of your driveway (sans the ridiculous washout!). Man, I'm sorry that happened. Would this be in the county's right-of-way, and would it be their responsibility to fix? How have y'all gotten out? Link to post Share on other sites
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