Culvert
/ˈkʌlvərt/
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Pro Tip 1/3Infrastructure Part
A culvert is a structure within roads or railways, essential for managing water flow. 
During the construction, they installed a large culvert to prevent flooding.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Culverts are often underground or obscured, so you might not see them even though they're there. 
The map indicates a culvert beneath this field, although it's hidden from view.
Pro Tip 3/3Water Management
Culverts serve a critical role in preventing floods by channeling water under barriers. 
Post-storm, the culvert efficiently directed the overflowing river under the highway.
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