Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_BMIC_RSX255
Waishkey River Watershed, West Branch Waiska River
FR 3130
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Bay Mills Indian Community
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.325641793,-84.676305762
T 045N R 003 Sec 03
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.1 tons/year
Overall Score: 19
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: 2
Structure Shape: Pipe Arch
Inlet Type: Mitered
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: Mixture
General Conditions: Light superficial corrosion or abrasion or chipping or spalling or cracking. No shape changes (described above).
Additional (Multiple) Structures | ||||
Structure | Width | Length | Height | Material |
1 | 10 ft. | 40 ft. | 7 ft. | Metal |
2 | 10 ft. | 40 ft. | 7 ft. | Metal |
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 40 ft. Width 10 ft. Height 7 ft.
Percentage Plugged: 21% - 40% Inlet
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 1 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.9 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 1 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.8 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.8 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Additional Comments
Updated by Huron Pines. N. Theisen, S. Peterson
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: 1.5 ft.
Bankfull Width: 25 ft.
Wetted Width: 13.5 ft.
Water Velocity: 1.1 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: 26 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 3.4 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 2.8 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 100 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.04 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 30 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.06 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.1 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? Yes, Knapweed, reed canarygrass.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.