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Cattle Guard Calculator
Estimate crossing footprint, rail count, and wing-fence tie-in for planning. Not a safety certification or engineered design.
Cattle guards must meet local road, load, and livestock-safety requirements. These outputs are quantity planning aids only — hire a qualified fabricator or engineer for load ratings and installation.
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Footprint (each)
112 sq ft
14.0 × 8.0 ft · ~17 rails total
Total footprint (1)112 sq ft
Wing fence (both sides)40 ft
Fence tie-in allowance56 ft
Frequently asked questions
Is this a certified cattle guard design?+−
No. It estimates footprint, rails, and wing-fence tie-in for planning only — not load ratings or safety certification.
What size should I use?+−
Common planning footprints are roughly 12×8 to 16×10 ft. Confirm local road, load, and livestock requirements with a fabricator.