Definitions
- A structure that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction. - A tunnel-like structure that carries a stream or drainage ditch under a roadway or railway. - A pipe or channel that carries water or sewage under a road or railway.
- A passage or tunnel that goes under a road, railway, or other obstruction. - A pedestrian or vehicular passage that goes under a road or railway. - A structure that allows people or vehicles to pass under a road or railway.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are structures that go under a road or railway.
- 2Both allow for passage or flow under an obstruction.
- 3Both can be used for transportation purposes.
- 4Both are man-made structures.
- 5Both can be found in urban or rural areas.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Culverts are primarily used for water flow or drainage, while underpasses are used for transportation purposes.
- 2Size: Culverts are typically smaller than underpasses, which can accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles.
- 3Construction: Culverts are often made of concrete or metal pipes, while underpasses can be made of various materials, such as concrete, steel, or brick.
- 4Location: Culverts are usually found in natural or rural areas, while underpasses are more commonly found in urban areas.
- 5Visibility: Underpasses are more visible and noticeable than culverts, which are often hidden from view.
Remember this!
Culvert and underpass are both structures that go under a road or railway. However, the difference between them lies in their purpose, size, construction, location, and visibility. Culverts are primarily used for water flow or drainage and are smaller in size, often made of concrete or metal pipes, and located in natural or rural areas. In contrast, underpasses are used for transportation purposes, larger in size, made of various materials, and more commonly found in urban areas.
