Glenn's Creek Stream Mitigation

Client
Jim Beam Distilleries
Location
Frankfort, Kentucky
Summary
Bluegrass Stream, LLC restored approximately 2,000 feet of Glenns Creek which is a tributary draining to the Kentucky River.  The project consisted of demolishing an abandoned railroad bridge, installation of  rock cross vanes and a  rock j-hook vane for grade control and bank stabilization, grading/reshaping of Glenns Creek to create an increase in pool/riffle combinations and floodplain excavation.
Project Features

• Demolition of abandoned railroad bridge
• Stream stabilization with the use of rock structures
• Creation of natural habitat with pool/riffle combinations