Case Study

10 Mile Creek
Contractor J. Miller Construction, Inc.
Gripple Terra-Lock™ System TL4CRS-TLA3-6FT-4MM-Z (Gripple Crossplate, and Anchor 3)
Application Stream Bank Restoration
No. of Systems Over 1,000

North of Interstate 10, in Central Escambia County lies Ten Mile Creek. Ten Mile Creek is part of the
Perdido Bay watershed which spans through parts of Florida and Alabama. Major restoration was
needed due to flood waters associated with historic rain fall in April of 2014. Flooding caused significant
damage to approximately 1,900 linear feet of the active stream. In addition to the 1,900 linear feet of
stream bank repairs there were also repairs to multiple storm water outlets. 70,900 square feet of
Flexamat was installed along the stream bank and storm water outlets to stabilize the area. Flexamat is
a permanent erosion control mat utilized for stabilizing slopes, channels, low water crossing and
shorelines. It consists of concrete blocks locked together and embedded into a high strength Geogrid.
There is 1.5˝ spacing between the blocks that gives the mat flexibility and allows for optional vegetation
growth. Installed under, through and around the Flexamat are live staking, native seeds, plugs and
wetland trees, this vegetation growth will increase soil stability. Due to high flow and wet soil conditions
throughout parts of the stream bank intimate contact is critical for a successful restoration. In order to
insure intimate contact between the Flexamat and the soil, Gripple Terra Lock Systems were installed.
Using Gripple installation tools the contractor installed over 1,000 TL4CRS-TLA3-6FT-3MM-Z to
achieve the intimate contact desired. The Gripple Cross Plate and Anchor used provides a firm and
intimate contact between the Flexamat and the soil, this is critical in ensuring a stable area. The use of
Gripple Terra Lock Systems allow for a fast, efficient and safe installation.

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