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.