ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bar ditch

A bar ditch is a little trench that is dug alongside the side of the road. It's usually shaped like a "V," like a little valley. The ditch is there to help drain away water when it rains. Think of it like a little stream or a small river that's running parallel to the road. Water can collect in the ditch and then flow away, which can help prevent flooding on the road or in nearby fields.

Sometimes, people also use the bar ditch to put things in that they don't want on the road. Like, if there's a really big rock that got in the way during construction, workers might put it in the ditch so it's out of the way. The ditch can also help keep things like trash or litter from blowing onto the road, too.

Even though bar ditches might seem like just a small ditch, they are really important for keeping our roads and communities safe and clean.