Is it a Viaduct or a Culvert?

I have always known this as a 3 arch viaduct in Whetstone on the GCR. However , recently someone said its technically a Culvert!
Which one is it? Help me to decide.

[@richardcrosk6428]

Wow that look good. I would say abit of both. Great British works there and still standing. Excellent video as always

[@MiddyExplores]

Thank you and thanks for watching. It really is a gem and still as good now as the day it was built.

[@martinmarsola6477]

Both. Built as a viaduct, and used as both. One pound spent, and used for both! 🇬🇧🙂👍🇺🇸

[@MiddyExplores]

As good an answer as any!!

[@evebeinguniquebeingme6205]

Ooh I'm definitely going to go explore Whetstone again only live five minutes away 👏🥳🚂

[@MiddyExplores]

There's more to this little village than immediately meets the eye! Two more local videos coming soon 👍 thanks for your support

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

Whatever it is, it's gorgeous.

[@MiddyExplores]

Oh yes it's a real belter probably my favourite out the lot and all those years ago inspired the whole channel

[@MiddletonGeoffrey]

Yes it’s a three arch bridge, bigger than a culvert but not long enough to a viaduct!

[@MiddyExplores]

Thanks for watching a three arch bridge it has become by popular opinion!

[@josephsmartt9338]

What ever it is I think we can agree it’s a nice place to be

[@MiddyExplores]

Absolutely mate nice place for a walk👍

[@colinking9730]

Hi As a retired structures engineer for the railways, the railway definition of a viaduct is 5 or more spans, the definition of a culvert is an opening through an embankment having a span of 1.8m or less. If it’s 450mm or less it’s a pipe 😂

[@MiddyExplores]

Thank you that is very helpful and hopefully answers the question!

[@davicoo69]

Culvert, I'd say.

[@MiddyExplores]

Which is the way I am now thinking

[@levelcrossing150]

I think it's a viaduct because of it's size.

[@MiddyExplores]

Thanks for watching. I tend to agree although it's an interesting thought

[@timwaters7015]

I've never heard of a Culvert 🤔 (thought it was a person's surname) so I'm not much help...😆

[@MiddyExplores]

😂 We need to go out for a railway walk and I will show you 👍

[@ChrisJNeale]

Culvert, through an embankment. (arguably one culvert and two tunnels through an embankment!!)

[@MiddyExplores]

That just adds to the argument!! A 3 bore culvert?

[@shortangrybloke]

A culverduct ?

[@MiddyExplores]

😂 I think that's the best answer

[@MM0IMC]

Culduct? 🤔🤣

[@MiddyExplores]

😂 I think that might be the answer 😂

[@SimonPerry-cz4ke]

Its a Viovert

[@MiddyExplores]

Like it. I could definitely use that!

[@MM0IMC]

Beat me to it! 😂

[@grahamhall8249]

Neither, It's a 3 arch bridge!

[@MiddyExplores]

Thanks for watching. It would appear so but also seems to me to be built like a culvert? I haven't seen ma y bridges with an embankment on top?!

[@grahamhall8249]

@@MiddyExplores maybe network rail could tell you, if you can find out who to contact?