Riprap Outlet Protection Calculator — Circular Culvert Apron (HEC-14)

Size a riprap apron for a circular culvert with FHWA HEC-14 Equations 10.4 and 10.5, selecting the next adequate riprap class and its apron length, end width, and blanket thickness.

Input Parameters

Circular Culvert

ft

Design Flow

cfs
ft

The equation bounds TW to 0.4D–1.0D

Ready to Design

Enter the circular culvert and design-flow data.

For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional engineering judgment.

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