1
: a transverse drain
2
: a conduit for a culvert
3
: a bridge over a culvert
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River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Salt is carried by runoff into sewers and culverts, then into bodies of water like Scott's Level Branch, and eventually, in many cases, the Bay.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Salt is carried by runoff into sewers and culverts, then into bodies of water like Scott's Level Branch, and eventually, in many cases, the Bay.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Culvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culvert. Accessed 9 Jan. 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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