5 Major Difference Between Bridge And Culvert

Difference Between Bridge And Culvert

                Bridge                   Culvert
Large bridges are generally made of R.C.C. steel, pre-stressed concrete.
The Bridge has a total span up to 6m is called culvert.
All bridges are not culverts.

All culverts are bridges.

It is constructed where a drain or depression of any width crosses the roadway or railway.

It is constructed where a small drain or depression crosses the roadway or railway.
It may consist of the elaborate superstructure.

It consists of a minor structure.

Culverts are generally made of brick or stone masonry, plain or reinforced concrete, and Hume pipe.

Culverts are generally made of brick or stone masonry, plain or reinforced concrete, Hume pipe.

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