Railroad Ballast in Arkansas
Railroad Ballast helps support Arkansas farm roads and work pads where Delta clay holds water and hillside ground needs an open base.
- Size: Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading: Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type: Large angular crushed stone
From $432 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About Railroad Ballast
Size and Grading
- Size
- Roughly 1 inch to 2.5 inches
- Grading
- Graded to interlock under load while draining freely
- Type
- Large angular crushed stone
The rough texture of Railroad Ballast fits jobs where a load-bearing stone layer must stay open to drainage. Large angular stone forms contact points under weight, making it useful below rail track, farm work areas, and access routes. It is not intended to create a fine, tightly packed driving surface.
Delta gumbo can remain wet long after rain, while Ozark and Ouachita sites may have shallow soil over rock. Place Railroad Ballast below the finished surface of a farm road or poultry house pad so water has a route through the supporting layer. Where the ground is soft or wet, prepare the subgrade before installing the stone foundation.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Railroad Ballast
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Stone Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Rail Track Bed
Keeps rail ties aligned while water drains from the track foundation.
Heavy Equipment Pads
Creates a firm surface for machinery, containers, and jobsite weight.
Industrial Access Roads
Handles repeated travel by loaded trucks and construction machinery.
Large-Scale Drainage
Stone shape leaves channels for water below a loaded surface.
Why Choose Railroad Ballast
High Load Capacity
Suitable for areas that must support very high weight.
Fast Drainage
Open gaps in the stone give water a quick route out.
Interlocks Tightly
Angular rock nests together to help limit displacement from traffic.
Long Lasting
Hard stone remains usable through years of service.
Railroad Ballast delivery across Arkansas
- Little Rock
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Jonesboro
- Rogers
- Conway
- North Little Rock
- Bentonville
- Pine Bluff
- Benton
- Sherwood
