Road Stream Crossing Site PIGN_PR16
Pigeon River Watershed, McIntosh Creek
Webber Rd
Charlevoix County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 45.2850057,-84.4623864
T 033N R 001 Sec 05
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 5.14 tons/year
Overall Score: 12
Severity: Minor
Date Inventoried: 9/7/2021
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Representative Reach
Site Sketch
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 1
Structure Shape: Pipe Arch
Inlet Type: Mitered
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: Sand
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).
Structure Interior: Smooth
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 49 ft. Width 5 ft. Height 3 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: 1% - 20%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.7 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.4 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.5 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.2 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? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? Yes
Pond: Length 15 ft., Width 13 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0 ft.
Bankfull Width: 0 ft.
Wetted Width: 0 ft.
Water Velocity: 0 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Sand – particles are smaller than a pinhead and feel gritty between fingers
Road Information
Road Surface: Sand
Owner: County
Road Condition: Old Pavement or Rutted, Minor cracking or rutting/ponding at crossing all or part of crossing length.
Road Core Integrity: Good (no symptoms of lack of integrity)
Road Width at Culvert: 16.6 ft.
Location of Low Point: Other
Runoff Path: Roadway
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 2 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 2.4 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 500 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 5.14 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 5.14 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? Yes, Beaver dam very close to outlet.
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
Site Comments: Undersized. Rep reach not taken due to braided upstream and beaver dam downstream
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.