Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_6337228657
Pine River Watershed, Biscuit Creek
Biscuit Creek Road
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Superior Watershed Partnership
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.211614791,-84.7589722179999
T 044NN R 004W Sec 13
Fish Passability: Barrier at High Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.19 tons/year
Overall Score: 18
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 4/29/2021
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: 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).
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 36.4 ft. Width 9 ft. Height 6 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 3.8 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.9 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 3.5 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.9 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 3.3 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Additional Comments
Updatedby Huron Pines. L. Schmock, N. Theisen
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 45 ft., Width 55 ft., Depth 0 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? Yes
Pond: Length 12 ft., Width 14 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 2.7 ft.
Bankfull Width: 21 ft.
Wetted Width: 17 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.9 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: 12.9 ft.
Location of Low Point: Other
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 1.1 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 0.7 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 75 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: 1000 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.18 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.19 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier at High Flows
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
Site Comments: possible new beaver dam forming upstream
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.