Difference Between Bridge And Culvert
Bridge | Culvert |
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The cross drainage structure which is constructed for carrying road or railway across natural drainage or compression is called bridge.
| The Bridge has a total span up to 6m is called culvert.
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All bridges are not culverts.
| All culverts are bridges.
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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.
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Large bridges are generally made of R.C.C steel, pre-stressed concrete. | Culverts are generally made of brick or stone masonry, plain or reinforced concrete, Hume pipe.
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