The Parklands of Floyds Fork

PHASE 2A | CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION

Qk4 provided construction engineering and inspection for the Phase 2A of Parklands of Floyds Fork for 21st Century Parks. The project includes the construction of two signature bridges over Floyd’s Fork, installation of a 3-sided concrete culvert, over a mile of new asphalt roadway, and 6,000 feet of concrete and asphalt multi-use pathway.

Our team provided the full range of construction engineering and inspection services, including review of contractor’s performance to ensure work is in conformance with project plans and specifications, review and acceptance of in-progress contractor pay estimates, materials sampling and testing, and assistance with resolution of field issues encountered during construction. Our team also provided the design for repair of a slide area encountered along the new multi-use path as well as reconfiguration of the roadway template to eliminate the need for the installation of guardrail.

PHASE 3 | DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION

Qk4 provided surveying and civil and structural engineering services for the Phase 3 design of the Parklands of Floyds Fork for 21st Century Parks. Our team prepared all construction documents to meet KYTC Office of Local Programs Grant requirements; and provided design for the following major park amenities:

• Park Road (asphalt): 2.9 miles
• Louisville Loop Trail (asphalt and concrete): 5.2 miles
• Excursion Trail (stone): 5.2 miles
• Signature Loop Trail: 0.5 miles
• Floyds Fork Bridges : 2 – 200’span bridges

PHASE 4

Phase 4 of the Parklands is currently under construction, with completion anticipated mid-2015. Similar to the Phase 3 Scope of work, Qk4 provided surveying and civil and structural engineering services for:

• an additional 6 miles of asphalt Park Road
• 11 miles of concrete and asphalt Louisville Loop Trail
• 2 miles of stone Excursion Trail
• the structural engineering for 10 separate bridge structures, including six bridges spanning over Floyds Fork and five additional bridges crossing lesser tributaries and roadways.

In addition to the continued in-house engineering services, and the oversight of geotechnical and bioengineering consultants, Qk4 also provided team management for specialty structural engineering consultants focused on the design of an iconic 400 foot span catenary bridge structure.

Trestle Point

One Olmsted design principle was to preserve the “genius of a place.” At Trestle Point, a scenic bike trail meanders through a forest and under an active train bridge. Engineers re-imagined the visitor experience and moved the trail to allow views of a gorgeous valley. Their clever engineering also made the trail less noticeable. Engineering excellence preserves Trestle Point’s genius of a place.

Humana Grand Allee Wetlands

The Humana Grand Allee is the “best walk in Louisville.” A unique feature is its man-made, wetland, engineered by Qk4. Its boardwalk lets you see what swims in the wetlands, while keeping an eye out for the myriad birds and insects living there. Engineered to remain wet during drought, visitors can enjoy uninterrupted beauty.

The Great Wall of Distillery Bend

Another Olmsted principle was “orchestration of movement.” One engineering feat reflects this principle well—The Great Wall of Distillery Bend.
The 41-foot high wall eases pedestrians and bikers up a severe hill, with a separate road for vehicles. Engineering excellence preserved treasured trees, habitats and archaeological sites.