Lake Gaston Culverts - What is a culvert & will my boat fit through it?

"What is a culvert, and will my boat fit through it?"
This is a question we hear A LOT while helping buyer clients find their Lake Gaston home. Culverts come in a variety of sizes and often are the gateway to some of the most peaceful and relaxing spots on the lake. Different from a traditional bridge such as the Pea Hill Creek Bridge and Eaton Ferry Bridge, the culverts on Lake Gaston are made of concrete and are often narrower. The perception of culverts is that they are too small for boats and can only be passed through with a jet ski or small fishing boat. While it is true that not all boats will fit through the culverts on Lake Gaston, the size of these culverts and their resulting accessibility may surprise you!
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[@jasont7887]

Great information. Thanks for posting. This will help a lot of people for sure. I live in songbird creek and usually bounce off that wall like a pinball. You guys make it look easy. I wish they didn’t have to put that center concrete support in. Seems like there could be a better way for the boaters

[@peahillteamrealtorslakegaston]

Hey Jason! Thanks for watching! Yes, it would definitely be much easier to get through there without the center support. We made it through this time without too much trouble, but like most folks, we have definitely bumped the side several times in the past. We have found that if the water is being pulled out harder than normal by the damn gates being open, that can also have an effect on how difficult it is to get boats through smaller culverts without bumping the side. Definitely thankful the culverts are there though. It really helps make the lake more accessible and it's nice to enjoy the calmer waters behind the culverts.

[@justsumstuff]

The culverts were built to accommodate boats. Boats in 1960's were smaller.

[@jasont7887]

@@justsumstuffgood point, makes sense now

[@damuphat]

Hi there, great info. Out of curiosity, how wide is your boat? You made it look easy getting through the culverts. Thanks

[@peahillteamrealtorslakegaston]

So glad you found this video helpful! Our boat is 91 in. wide at its widest point.