Cross drains definition

Cross drains means a drainage structure to relieve surface runoff and/or intercepted ground water from roadside ditches to prevent excessive buildup in water volume and velocity. A cross drain is not intended to carry any typed water. Cross drains include structures such as; relief culverts, ditch diversions, and water bars.

Examples of Cross drains in a sentence

  • Cross drains and storm sewer structures shall be tabulated by structure number, providing the station, side (left/right), size, type, length and incidental quantities appropriate for the pipe material contained in the plans.

  • Cross drains and culverts are to be replaced by earth or log water bars.

  • Cross drains and culverts shall be replaced by earthen or log water bars as directed.