Project Gallery: Trinity Boring Solutions Oklahoma’s 6 Core Project Types
Every project Trinity Boring Solutions completes tells a story of planning, precision, and professional execution. This gallery showcases the range of underground utility work our crews perform across Oklahoma.
Start Your Oklahoma Boring ProjectProject Type 1: HDD Road and Highway Crossings
Road and highway crossings represent the most common project type in our portfolio. Oklahoma’s road network presents utility contractors with a continuous need for crossings as utilities expand to serve new developments, utilities are upgraded in established corridors, and telecommunications providers build out fiber optic networks to communities across the state. Trinity Boring Solutions completes road crossings at all scales, from minor residential street crossings in suburban neighborhoods to major state highway crossings with strict ODOT permit requirements and significant depth specifications.
A typical road crossing project begins with the entry and exit pit excavation on opposite sides of the road. The entry pit is sized to accommodate the HDD rig and provide adequate room for drill pipe staging. The exit pit on the far side is sized for pipe pullback assembly and fluid management. Once pits are in place and utilities are verified, the pilot bore begins.
A skilled operator steers the drill head beneath the road surface, maintaining the specified depth and following the designed bore path geometry. After the pilot bore is complete, reaming enlarges the bore to the required diameter, and the product pipe is pulled back to complete the installation.
The road crossing images in our gallery show the precision of our pit work, the cleanliness of our site operations, and the scale of equipment we deploy for different crossing sizes. We take pride in maintaining clean, organized job sites that reflect our professional standards and respect for the surrounding community and property. Visit our directional drilling services page for full details.
HDD drill head tracking during a road crossing pilot bore in central Oklahoma
Project Type 2: Drill Bit and Tooling Close-Ups
Bore drill bit inspection before launching the pilot bore on a water service line crossing project
The drill bit is the business end of every HDD project. Selecting the right drill bit for the soil conditions encountered makes the difference between efficient progress and a difficult, slow bore that tests equipment and crew patience. Our tooling images show the variety of cutting heads we deploy for different soil conditions: flat-face housings for cohesive clay soils, chisel-face bits for mixed soils, and rock cutting configurations for the harder formations encountered in parts of Oklahoma.
This particular image shows our drill bit staged near a utility locate marking flag, a visual reminder that utility awareness is constant throughout every project. The fire hydrant in the background is part of the utility infrastructure our crew works to protect during every boring operation. Water supply infrastructure is critical to community safety, and TBS takes its responsibility to protect buried water infrastructure seriously through thorough locating, proper bore path planning, and careful bore execution. Learn more about water line services and bore path planning.
Tooling maintenance is a critical part of our equipment management program. Worn or damaged cutting elements reduce drilling efficiency and can compromise bore quality. We inspect tooling before each use, replace worn cutting elements on a scheduled basis, and maintain our drill head inventory in ready-to-deploy condition. This investment in tooling maintenance translates directly into project efficiency and bore quality on our client projects.
Project Type 3: Crew Operations and Boring Equipment in Action
TBS crew member operating boring equipment during a commercial utility installation project
Our crew operations images capture Trinity Boring Solutions personnel in the day-to-day work of underground utility installation. The worker shown here is managing boring equipment during a commercial project, demonstrating the hands-on, skilled nature of the work our crews perform. Underground utility boring requires coordinated teamwork: the drill operator manages the rig controls, the locating technician tracks drill head position on the surface, additional crew members manage drill pipe, fluid systems, and site safety simultaneously.
The concrete surface in the background reflects the common urban environment where TBS works. Many of our projects are in established commercial or industrial areas where operations must be conducted with care and efficiency to minimize impact on surrounding businesses and traffic. Our crews are trained to work professionally in these environments, maintaining clean site conditions and communicating with nearby property owners and businesses when project activities may cause temporary inconvenience.
The physical demands of boring work require crew members who are physically capable, safety-conscious, and technically trained. Trinity Boring Solutions invests in crew training and development because the quality of the people doing the work directly determines the quality of the result. We are proud of our crew members’ professionalism and their commitment to the high standards that define our company. See our full crew capability at our safety program page.
Project Type 4: Excavation and Trenching Projects
Mini excavator and H-beam shoring system at a TBS trenching project in central Oklahoma
Not every underground utility project calls for directional boring. Trinity Boring Solutions also performs open-cut trenching for utility installations where surface excavation is the right method. This image shows our mini excavator working in a properly shored trench with H-beam soldier pile shoring, demonstrating our commitment to safe excavation practices even in situations where the ground conditions and trench depth require structured support systems.
The H-beam shoring system visible in this image is required by OSHA standards when trench depth and soil conditions create wall stability concerns. Installing proper shoring adds time and material cost to a trench installation, but it is non-negotiable from a safety standpoint. Trench wall collapses are responsible for dozens of construction worker fatalities in the United States every year, and these events are entirely preventable through proper shoring, sloping, or shielding as required by the conditions. Trinity Boring Solutions does not ask crews to work in unsupported trenches that require protection. Learn more about our Oklahoma trenching contractor services.
The mini excavator shown is one of the compact excavation machines we use for trenching projects in tight urban work zones where full-size equipment cannot operate efficiently. Having multiple equipment sizes available allows us to match the right machine to each project, avoiding both the inefficiency of undersized equipment and the access problems of oversized equipment for constrained site conditions. This equipment flexibility makes Trinity Boring Solutions a versatile contractor capable of adapting to the varied work environments encountered across Oklahoma utility construction projects.
Project Type 5: Excavation Pit and Utility Infrastructure
TBS crew managing utilities in an excavation pit during a complex multi-utility installation project
Excavation pits on utility construction projects often reveal the complexity of existing underground infrastructure. This image captures TBS crew members working in an excavation pit where multiple existing utilities are visible, demonstrating the careful work required when new installations must navigate around or connect to existing underground systems. The ability to work safely and effectively in these complex environments is a hallmark of experienced utility contractors.
Managing multiple utilities in a single excavation pit requires careful sequencing of work activities, clear communication among crew members about what each utility is and how it must be protected, and vigilant attention to the stability of the excavation walls when soil has been disturbed around existing utility infrastructure. TBS supervisors are trained in recognizing and responding to the specific hazards that arise in complex utility pit environments, and they maintain active oversight of crew activities throughout these operations.
The visibility of existing utilities in the pit environment also serves an important quality verification function. Before new connections or crossings are made, the crew can visually verify the locations and conditions of existing utilities that were identified through 811 locating. When discrepancies between 811 marks and actual utility positions are found, the crew supervisor documents the discrepancy and contacts the utility owner before proceeding. This verification step is a critical component of our damage prevention program. Additional detail at our hydrovac daylighting services page and Okie811.
Project Type 6: Rig Operators and Equipment in the Field
TBS rig operator at the controls of the JT922 HDD rig during an Oklahoma utility installation project
The rig operator is the most skilled and critical member of every HDD project team. This image shows one of our operators at the controls of a mid-size HDD rig during a utility installation project. The operator’s position at the rig console provides a view of the electronic controls and displays that give real-time feedback on drilling parameters including thrust, torque, and drill string advance rate. Combined with position information relayed from the locating technician on the surface, the operator uses this data to maintain the bore on its planned path throughout the installation.
Developing a skilled HDD operator takes time and field experience that cannot be short-cut through classroom training alone. Our operators have accumulated the field hours needed to develop intuitive responses to the subtle changes in rig feedback that indicate changing soil conditions, approaching utility crossings, or developing problems with the bore. This experience-based knowledge is what distinguishes a skilled operator from someone who is merely operating the controls of an HDD rig.
Trinity Boring Solutions invests in operator development through progressive assignment of more complex projects as operators develop their skills, mentoring from senior operators, and access to manufacturer training programs that keep our team current with advances in equipment technology. This investment in operator capability is a direct investment in the quality and reliability of the work we deliver to our clients. See our HDD drilling rigs page for fleet details. External: NASTT operator training programs, PHMSA pipeline crossing guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions: Project Gallery
What types of projects does Trinity Boring Solutions photograph? +
Our project gallery documents HDD road crossings, waterway crossings, utility installation pits, boring machinery in operation, crew work during excavation, and various stages of directional drilling projects across Oklahoma.
Can I see examples of TBS work before hiring them? +
Yes. Our project gallery showcases representative images from TBS projects including boring equipment, crew operations, excavation pits, and drill machinery from jobs across the OKC metro and surrounding areas.
What is the most common type of project in the TBS portfolio? +
Road and highway crossings using horizontal directional drilling are our most common project type. We also complete a significant volume of commercial utility installations, service line repairs, and trenching projects in open land areas.
Does TBS take project photos for client records? +
Yes. We document our projects with photographs at key stages of the work as a standard practice. Enhanced photographic documentation is available for projects with specific recording requirements.
What sizes of HDD rigs does TBS operate? +
We operate a range of rig sizes from compact units for residential and tight urban work to mid-size rigs for road crossings and commercial installations. Rig selection is matched to the thrust, pullback, and torque requirements of each project.
Do TBS crews work in confined space environments? +
Yes. Excavation pits can become confined spaces depending on their dimensions and the presence of atmospheric hazards. Our supervisors are trained to identify confined space conditions and implement the required entry procedures when confined space standards apply.
What safety equipment is visible in TBS project photos? +
TBS crew members consistently wear high-visibility vests, hard hats, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses as minimum PPE on all job sites. Additional PPE is required based on specific hazard conditions at each site.
Can TBS complete projects in both urban and rural Oklahoma? +
Yes. Our project portfolio includes work in dense urban settings in OKC and suburban communities, as well as rural and agricultural project locations throughout central and western Oklahoma.
How does TBS manage site cleanliness during and after projects? +
We maintain clean, organized job sites throughout our projects and restore all disturbed areas upon completion. Spoil and fluid management, material staging, and traffic control are all planned to minimize impact on the surrounding environment.
How can I request a site visit or project consultation? +
Contact Trinity Boring Solutions at (405) 409-7423 or email darren@trinityboringsolutions.com to request a site visit or project consultation. We typically respond within one business day and can schedule site visits for projects in our service area.
Put TBS Expertise to Work on Your Oklahoma Project
The projects in our gallery represent the same quality, precision, and safety standards we bring to every new project. Contact us today to discuss your underground utility needs.
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A Portfolio Built on Real Oklahoma Projects
The Trinity Boring Solutions project gallery represents real work completed for real clients across Oklahoma. Unlike contractors who stock their portfolios with stock photos of generic boring equipment, every image in our gallery comes from an actual project we executed. You will see bore setups in actual Oklahoma soil conditions, crew members working real jobsites, and finished installations that have been put into service.
Our gallery includes river crossing bores under creek beds across central Oklahoma, where shallow water tables and soft alluvial soils require careful bore path planning and fluid management. It includes road crossing bores under ODOT right-of-way, where grade control and documentation requirements are strictly enforced. And it includes utility crossing bores on commercial development projects across the Oklahoma City metro, where multiple utilities converge and bore path precision determines whether the installation is successful or not.
Types of Projects in Our Gallery
The project types represented in Trinity Boring Solutions’ gallery span the full range of underground utility work we perform. You will find water main crossings installed for municipal utilities on tight schedules. Fiber conduit installations for rural broadband expansion projects. Natural gas service extensions for residential developments. Electrical conduit runs for commercial site development. Sewer force main crossings under county roads and state highways. And railroad utility crossings completed under active rail corridors with strict flagging and right-of-way protocols.
Each project in the gallery was completed by Trinity Boring Solutions crews using our own equipment. We do not subcontract our core boring operations to third-party contractors. When you hire Trinity Boring Solutions, the crew and equipment you see in our gallery are the crew and equipment that show up on your job. That continuity of quality is part of what our clients in Oklahoma City, Yukon, Edmond, Norman, and across the state have come to rely on.
To view project photos or discuss a similar scope for your upcoming job, contact us at our contact page or call (405) 409-7423. You can also learn more about our methods from NASTT and see Oklahoma infrastructure project documentation standards from ODOT. Additional construction documentation guidance comes from the Distribution Contractors Association.
If you would like to see specific project types in our gallery before committing to a conversation, the best starting point is our contact page at trinityboringsolutions.com/contact. Our team can provide project references for the specific bore type you are planning, including client contacts who can speak to our performance on similar projects. Trinity Boring Solutions is located at 9102 NW Expressway, Yukon OK 73099. Call (405) 409-7423 anytime to speak with our team. We serve all of Oklahoma and we are proud to be trusted by plumbers, electricians, municipalities, and the United States government for underground utility construction work that gets built and stays built.