Tag:man_made=culvert

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man_made = culvert
Description
A tag used to map the outline of culverts. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: man made
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
See also
Status: in use

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Similar pages for structural reference: Tag:railway=tram, Tag:waterway=dock.

This appears to be used for mapping the outline of (large) culverts, a structure that channels water past an obstacle or to a subterranean waterway.

The linear section of the waterway passing underground is then tagged as usual, tunnel=culvert and optionally refined further by culvert=*.

See also

  • tunnel=culvert - An underground feature for channeling water past an obstacle.