Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_DI05
Drummond Island Watershed, Kemp Creek
E Maxton Road
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.0205039,-83.7369135
T 042N R 006 Sec 19
Fish Passability: Barrier
Perch Height: 1.7 ft.
Total Erosion: 0.12 tons/year
Overall Score: 24
Severity: Severe
Date Inventoried: 6/1/2021
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Site Sketch
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 1
Structure Shape: Pipe Arch
Inlet Type: Projecting
Outlet Type: Freefall into Pool
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).
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 50 ft. Width 5 ft. Height 3.5 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Perch Height: 1.7 ft.
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.4 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.7 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.4 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 4 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.2 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 32 ft., Width 16 ft., Depth 2.4 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
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: 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: 25 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 2.8 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 3.2 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 140 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.01 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 300 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.11 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.12 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? No
Site Comments: Rep reach not taken, inaccessible due to private property.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.