Summary
Ultra-Rib provided new interceptor lines for the district in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Neal Smith
Construction began laying the 24" Ultra-Rib pipe in February 1996. The soil conditions were very
poor in most areas, which meant the top layer of "Gumbo" mud had to be removed to depths of
10 feet. This benching down enabled the contractor to reach burial depths of 26 feet. The entire
section of 24" Ultra-Rib was laid in just under two months. This was the first time Neal Smith
Construction had ever used Ultra-Rib, and they liked the light weight and easy field fabrications.

Project Data
where: Horn Lake, MS
when: February - August 1996
quantity/size/product: 5,400' of 24" Ultra-Rib; 1,200' of 21" Ultra-Rib; 692' of 12" Ultra-Rib
what for: new interceptor lines
how deep: 26 feet
embedment material: 3/4 crushed stone 6" above and around pipe
acceptance test passed: 5% mandrel and air test

Contacts
sales rep: Montgomery Sales, Mark Montgomery, 901-384-6330
engineer: Fisher & Arnold Inc., Memphis, TN, Tim Verner, 901-748-1811
contractor: Neal Smith Construction, Lakeland, TN, Robert Neal, Jeff Smith, 901-867-2746
client: Horn Lake Sewer Interceptor District, Horn Lake, MS
supplier: Meter Service & Supply, Kathy Sappington, 901-332-4942