Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_MRW19
Munuscong River Watershed, East Branch Munuscong River
M-48
Chippewa County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.128211,-84.328121
T 043N R 001 Sec 17
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 1.2 tons/year
Overall Score: 14
Severity: Minor
Date Inventoried: 8/5/2021
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Representative Reach
Site Sketch
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Bridge
Number of Structures: 1
Structure Shape: Square/Rectangle
Inlet Type: Other
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Concrete
Structure Substrate: Mixture
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: Smooth
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 36 ft. Width 60 ft. Height 17 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 1.2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.8 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 2 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.4 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? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1.5 ft.
Bankfull Width: 40 ft.
Wetted Width: 30 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.5 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Clay – very fine particles that stick together
Road Information
Road Surface: Paved
Owner: State
Road Condition: Old Pavement or Rutted, Minor cracking or rutting/ponding at crossing all or part of crossing length.
Road Core Integrity: Good (no symptoms of lack of integrity)
Road Width at Culvert: 32 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 0 ft.
Slope: Vertical, 0:1, or 90°
Downstream
Fill Depth: 0 ft.
Slope: Vertical, 0:1, or 90°
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.6 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.6 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 1.2 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, White sweet clover, thistle, queen anne's lace, birds-foot trefoil.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.