Under certain conditions, the hydraulic or structural characteristics of reinforced concrete box sections offer advantages over the circular and non-circular pipe shapes commonly used for sewers and culverts. The cost-effective advantages of precast concrete pipe productions and construction methods are available in a product manufactured in accordance with the ASTM Standard C1433, Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains and Sewers and Standard C1577, Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewers Designed According to AASHTO LRFD.