👉Types of Culverts

🚧1.Pipe Culvert

⏺Circular, Elliptical, or Pipe Arch shape. Made of concrete, steel, or PVC. Used for small streams or drainage under roads.

⏺Easy to install and cost-effective.

🚧2.Box Culvert

⏺Rectangular or square in shape, made of RCC.

⏺Used for large discharges and urban drainage.

⏺Can carry road traffic directly above.

🚧3.Arch Culvert

⏺Arch-shaped structure made of stone masonry, brick, or RCC.

⏺Used for moderate flow and offers aesthetic appeal.

🚧4.Slab Culvert

⏺RCC slab over masonry or concrete abutments.

⏺Used for small spans (up to 3 m).

⏺Simple and economical for short crossings.

🚧5.Bridge Culvert

⏺Combination of bridge and culvert structure.

⏺Used for large spans and heavy flow areas.

⏺Acts both as a bridge and a culvert.

🚧6.Pipe Arch Culvert

⏺Arch-like pipe with a wide bottom, used when headroom is limited but wide flow is needed.

⏺Better hydraulic efficiency than circular pipes.

🚧7.Scupper Culvert

⏺Used to drain water from bridge decks or roads.

⏺Usually small openings along bridge sides.

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