culvert
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A hole might have formed in the culvert from rust, age, damage, or other causes, leading water to seep from the soil fill into the culvert, weakening the structure.
From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025
The once-abundant fish disappeared after the concrete culvert, installed in 1952 to support the highway, blocked their ability to migrate between fresh- and saltwater.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025
Before the rain, workers found more than 20 locations along Topanga Canyon Boulevard that required debris flow barriers and culvert replacements, along with other safety measures like rockfall cable mesh.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025
"The site is as secure as it possibly can be. The culvert is in very good shape. Everything is looking good."
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
There was a red spot on Florence’s forehead where he must have hit bottom or the edge of the culvert.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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