1
: a transverse drain
2
: a conduit for a culvert
3
: a bridge over a culvert
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That includes upgrading the runways, fixing the culverts and building new jet hangars.
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Elle Meyers, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In Belgium, culvert removals in the Anlier forest are reconnecting smaller tributaries that play an important role in local biodiversity.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Elle Meyers, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In Belgium, culvert removals in the Anlier forest are reconnecting smaller tributaries that play an important role in local biodiversity.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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“Culvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culvert. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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culvert
noun
cul·vert
ˈkəl-vərt 
: a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad
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