Crushed Rock Base in Nebraska
Also sold as Road Base
Also known as: crushed limestone, road rock, 1 inch minus
Soft, wet ground can spoil a Nebraska driveway before it sees much use. Crushed Rock Base packs down for dependable support below traffic.
- Size: 1 inch minus
- Grading: Graded mix of crushed stone, gravel and binding fines
- Type: Crushed aggregate blend
From $375.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $20,970.00 ($41.94 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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“Nebraska Rock Supply's driver spread twenty tons over two loads for an overflow parking lot next to the co-op. Graded it myself with a box blade and it packed down almost like asphalt after a week of trucks driving over it. Cheaper than the aggregate the county uses on their own roads, and it drains better than the crushed limestone we tried on a job two years back.”
Walter B. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Crushed Rock Base
Size and Grading
- Size
- 1 inch minus
- Grading
- Graded mix of crushed stone, gravel and binding fines
- Type
- Crushed aggregate blend
When a driveway over eastern loess gets saturated, the ground can slump and leave the driving surface unsupported. Crushed Rock Base gives the work below that surface a compacted layer for pickups, farm equipment, and construction activity. Crushed rock, gravel, and fines settle together as it is packed, reducing open spaces within the base. This makes it a sound fit for driveways, feedlot pads, and access lanes that receive regular use.
Sandhills ground drains quickly and calls for a material that holds together, while sites near the Platte may have gravelly soil and exposed surfaces affected by wind. Frost movement adds another concern across Nebraska. Compact Crushed Rock Base before placing the finished surface so the particles can form the bearing layer intended for the job. Keep water directed away from the work where saturated loess could weaken the ground beneath it.
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Material: Crushed Rock Base
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Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
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Common Uses
Road & Highway Construction
Beneath asphalt or concrete, road base forms the supporting course for roads and highways. It helps spread traffic loads over the subgrade instead of concentrating them in one area.
Heavy-Duty Driveways
Use road base beneath driveways carrying equipment trailers, heavy trucks, or regular commercial use. It helps limit ruts and surface damage when loads are demanding.
Construction Site Access Roads
Road base works for temporary and permanent routes into a construction site. It handles equipment traffic and creates a firm surface during wet weather so work can continue.
Commercial Parking & Loading Areas
For commercial parking lots, industrial yards, and loading docks used by equipment and heavy vehicles each day, road base provides the underlying layer.
Why Choose Crushed Rock Base
Maximum Load Capacity
Heavy loads such as fully loaded dump trucks and industrial equipment can be supported with road base. Dense compaction distributes the weight through the layer and helps prevent failures from concentrated loads.
Road Base Material
Select road base for the needs of your project, and check the specifications your plans require.
All-Weather Performance
With correct installation, road base can retain its structure through wet, dry, and freeze-thaw conditions. Compaction reduces water penetration that may soften less dense materials.
Economical for Large Projects
Road base can provide commercial-grade support for less than paved surfaces. It suits large access routes, parking spaces, and work yards where durable support is needed across a broad area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Rock Base
Customer Reviews
Good base rock, truck ran late
Used road base under a gravel turnaround for a new build on the edge of town, about sixteen tons spread over landscape fabric before the driveway gravel went on top. Compacted in three passes with a vibratory roller we rented for the day, and it locked up hard enough to drive the cement truck over two days later without leaving a mark. The only complaint is the delivery window was supposed to be morning and the truck didn't show until almost four in the afternoon, which pushed the whole crew's schedule for the day. Once it was down though, it performed exactly like it should through a rough spring.
Leon T. · Geneva, NE · Verified Buyer
Fixed the soft spots by the bin
Put ten tons of road base into two soft spots by the bin approach before harvest traffic started. Graded smooth with a drag behind the four wheeler. Held together through a wet November without a single soft spot.
Donna K. · Fairbury, NE · Verified Buyer
Overflow lot base compacted tight
Nebraska Rock Supply's driver spread twenty tons over two loads for an overflow parking lot next to the co-op. Graded it myself with a box blade and it packed down almost like asphalt after a week of trucks driving over it. Cheaper than the aggregate the county uses on their own roads, and it drains better than the crushed limestone we tried on a job two years back.
Walter B. · Hebron, NE · Verified Buyer
Farm lane turnaround finally stopped rutting
Built a turnaround at the end of our farm lane so the grain truck could back up to the bin without getting stuck every wet fall. About fourteen tons of road base spread over fabric and graded with the tractor blade. Held up through spring planting traffic and a couple heavy rains without a single rut forming.
Rita M. · Pawnee City, NE · Verified Buyer
Crushed Rock Base has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
