Curb and Gutter Barriers 'Bags': Which issue most directly indicates the bag is overfilled and at risk of tearing?

Curb and Gutter Barriers 'Bags': Which issue most directly indicates the bag is overfilled and at risk of tearing?

• A. There is overflow around the bag or underneath
• B. The bag is too full/compact - possible tearing
• C. There is proper spacing between the bag and the inlet
• D. Are appropriate sized rocks used in bags?

Answer: (B)

When curb-and-gutter bag barriers are overfilled, they become packed tight and lose the slack needed to accommodate settling and flow. This extra compression puts stress on the fabric and seams, making tearing far more likely as water pushes against the bag. That direct sign—being too full or too compact—best indicates the bag is at risk of tearing. The other issues are less about overfill. Overflow around or underneath the bag points to water bypassing the barrier rather than to overfilling. Proper spacing between the bag and the inlet signals correct installation, and using appropriately sized rocks concerns material selection rather than how full the bag is.

When curb-and-gutter bag barriers are overfilled, they become packed tight and lose the slack needed to accommodate settling and flow. This extra compression puts stress on the fabric and seams, making tearing far more likely as water pushes against the bag. That direct sign—being too full or too compact—best indicates the bag is at risk of tearing.

The other issues are less about overfill. Overflow around or underneath the bag points to water bypassing the barrier rather than to overfilling. Proper spacing between the bag and the inlet signals correct installation, and using appropriately sized rocks concerns material selection rather than how full the bag is.