I own the wall. In the end, I agree with the group consensus that no one is going to give a 30+ year old wall the a-okay. We're going to add some sort of measuring tool so we can identify if it's slowly moving out or holding tight, then just watch that regularly. It'll be a big expensive...
The age is unknown, but I'd give it 20-30 years. No drawings, likely no original "engineering" per se. This is an off grid community that's a bit remote.
It is bowing outward (towards the viewer), but not in any sort of buckling way. I'm a contractor, not engineer, but able to inspect for...
Hi there! First post! I have a retaining wall that's in a remote area in Central Oregon. It stands about 10-12' high and it's bowing and leaning against trees that are in place. Above it is a gravel parking pad. It's built with larger pressure treated wood beams. I have no idea if the...