Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_WRW09
Waishkey River Watershed, Clear Creek
FR3352
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.3322934,-84.7051705
T 046N R 003 Sec 32
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.17 tons/year
Overall Score: 20
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 6/8/2021
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: Round
Inlet Type: Apron
Outlet Type: Outlet Apron
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: None
General Conditions: Light superficial corrosion or abrasion or chipping or spalling or cracking. No shape changes (described above).
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 72 ft. Width 7 ft. Height 7 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.9 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.8 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.4 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 1 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? Yes
Scour Pool: Length 35 ft., Width 20 ft., Depth 4.7 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1 ft.
Bankfull Width: 11 ft.
Wetted Width: 9 ft.
Water Velocity: 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: 25 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 5 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 5 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 300 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.1 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 200 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.07 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.17 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, Knapweed.
Site Comments: Properly sized culvert,not sunk deep enough in ground.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.