Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_CHRW55
Charlotte River Watershed, Ermatinger Creek
S. Riverside Dr
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.4462619,-84.2791047
T 047N R 001 Sec 26
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.12 tons/year
Overall Score: 26
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 6/30/2021
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
Inlet Type: Projecting
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: None
General Conditions: No deficiencies. New structure or nearly new condition.
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 40 ft. Width 11.6 ft. Height 11.6 ft.
Percentage Plugged: 1% - 20% Inside
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.2 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.5 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.1 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 1 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: < 1/2 Bankfull – The stream channel is less than half filled with water.
Stream Flow Type: Perennial (if flowing during the time of assessment.)
Is Scour Pool Present? Yes
Scour Pool: Length 45 ft., Width 50 ft., Depth 4 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? Yes
Pond: Length 30 ft., Width 15 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1 ft.
Bankfull Width: 17 ft.
Wetted Width: 14 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.2 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Clay – very fine particles that stick together
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: 28 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 11 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 12 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.06 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: None, Ditch has been recently graded and is bare of vegetation.
Erosion Estimate: 0.06 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.12 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? Yes, Burdock, leafy spurge, birds-foot trefoil, spotted knapweed.
Site Comments: Culvert not placed deep enough
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.