Pipe Culvert

When a pipe is placed in an excavated trench to move water away, it is known as pipe culvert. It is the most commonly used drainage feature. Economy and ease of installation have made this type of culvert very popular. Pipe culverts are found in different shapes such as circular, elliptical, pipe arch etc.

Culvert is defined as a tunnel structure constructed under roadways or railways to provide cross drainage or to take electrical or other cables from one side to other. It is totally enclosed by soil or ground. Pipe culvert, box culvert and arch culvert are the common types used under roadways and railways.

Following are the different types of Culvert

  • Pipe culvert (single or multiple)
  • Pipe-Arch culvert (single or multiple)
  • Box culvert (single or multiple)
  • Arch culvert.
  • Bridge culvert.
  • Metal box culvert.
Pipe Culverts