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COUNTY COMMENT %u2022 November 2024 20with a narrative description of the culvert%u2019s condition and any needed maintenance, provides valuable information. ConclusionLike all of the county%u2019s infrastructure assets, culverts should be managed. This means knowing what you have (i.e., an inventory), inspecting and assessing culvert conditions, developing maintenance or Figure 5. Rating scale from the AASHTO Culvert and Storm Drain System Inspection Guide.replacement plans, determining budget needs, and following up with planned culvert construction projects. If you already have a culvert inventory, the winter season is a wonderful time to get out and inspect those culverts. If you do not have a culvert inventory, there is no better time than now to develop one. n