Road Stream Crossing Site PIGN_PR05
Pigeon River Watershed, Pigeon River
Whitehouse Trail
Otsego County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 45.0488236,-84.5721623
T 031N R 002 Sec 28
Fish Passability: Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.04 tons/year
Overall Score: 32
Severity: Severe
Date Inventoried: 9/9/2021
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Other
Site Sketch
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 2
Structure Shape: Round
Inlet Type: Projecting
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: None
General Conditions: Moderate deterioration from corrosion or abrasion (small rust flakes or indication that rust is slightly deeper than the surface level) or cracking or spalling or chipping (few minor cracks or localized chipping in the concrete). OR minor shape changes (described above).
Additional (Multiple) Structures | ||||
Structure | Width | Length | Height | Material |
2 | 5 ft. | 73.2 ft. | 5 ft. | Metal |
1 | 5 ft. | 72.3 ft. | 5 ft. | Metal |
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 73.2 ft. Width 5 ft. Height 5 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: 1% - 20%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 4.5 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.5 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 4.6 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 1.3 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: < Bankfull – The stream channel is more than half filled with water, but is not full.
Stream Flow Type: Perennial (if flowing during the time of assessment.)
Is Scour Pool Present? Yes
Scour Pool: Length 40 ft., Width 40 ft., Depth 5 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Bankfull Width: 35 ft.
Wetted Width: 30 ft.
Dominant Substrate: Sand – particles are smaller than a pinhead and feel gritty between fingers
Road Information
Road Surface: Paved
Owner: County
Road Condition: New Pavement or Well Graded, Same condition as initial placement.
Road Core Integrity: Good (no symptoms of lack of integrity)
Road Width at Culvert: 22 ft.
Location of Low Point: Other
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 4.5 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 4.6 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.04 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.04 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? Yes, Spotted knapweed, leafy spurge.
Site Comments: Representative reach not recorded, need permission from land owners to get acurate measurements. Site needs future site visit.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.