culverts (Meaning)

culverts

a transverse drain, a conduit for a culvert, a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad, a bridge over a culvert

The highway engineers installed multiple culverts beneath the roadway to allow water to flow freely.
The heavy rainfall caused the culverts to become overwhelmed, leading to flooding on the road.
The construction of the new railway line involved the installation of several culverts to ensure proper drainage.
The culverts in the urban area were regularly clogged with debris, causing street flooding during heavy storms.
The inspection team discovered that one of the culverts had partially collapsed, posing a safety hazard.
The culverts under the bridge were meticulously designed to withstand the force of rushing water.
The lack of proper maintenance had caused the culverts to deteriorate, reducing their efficiency.
The city council allocated funds for the replacement of aging and damaged culverts in the infrastructure.
The environmental impact assessment highlighted the importance of culverts for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
The use of innovative materials in culvert construction has led to increased durability and cost-effectiveness.

a transverse drain, a conduit for a culvert, a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad, a bridge over a culvert

ravines, gullies,gulleys, ditches, drains, acequias, troughs, furrows, dikes, gutters

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The highway engineers installed multiple culverts beneath the roadway to allow water to flow freely.

The heavy rainfall caused the culverts to become overwhelmed, leading to flooding on the road.

The construction of the new railway line involved the installation of several culverts to ensure proper drainage.

The culverts in the urban area were regularly clogged with debris, causing street flooding during heavy storms.