Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_6337069862
Pine River Watershed, Blind Biscuit Creek
Pine River Truck Trail
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Superior Watershed Partnership
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.2354758060001,-84.806413455
T 044NN R 004W Sec 04
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.32 tons/year
Overall Score: 13
Severity: Minor
Date Inventoried: 4/23/2021
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: Ellipse
Inlet Type: Projecting
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Plastic
Structure Substrate: Sand
General Conditions: No deficiencies. New structure or nearly new condition.
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 91 ft. Width 6.5 ft. Height 4.5 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.8 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.5 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.8 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.1 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.6 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Additional Comments
Updated by Huron Pines
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? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1.2 ft.
Bankfull Width: 10.5 ft.
Wetted Width: 6 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.1 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Sand – particles are smaller than a pinhead and feel gritty between fingers
Road Information
Road Surface: Gravel
Owner: Federal
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: 18.7 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 15 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 18 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 84 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.16 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 84 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.16 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.32 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
Site Comments: Newly replaced crossing
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.