culvert

Example Sentences

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The flooding in Cwmbwrla comes after issues caused by a collapsed culvert first emerged in September.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

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 committee urged the Welsh government to support "a national, co-ordinated approach" to culvert management.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 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

He surfaced near where we stood on the edge of the culvert.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya