Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_Soo 3
Charlotte River Watershed
Trail 8
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
MiDNR
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.4463177,-84.4472262
T 047N R 001 Sec 29
Owned by State
Fish Passability: Barrier
Perch Height: 0.3 ft.
Total Erosion: 0 tons/year
Overall Score: 34
Severity: Severe
Date Inventoried: 9/8/2021
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Other
Other
Site Sketch
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 1
Structure Shape: Round
Inlet Type: Projecting
Outlet Type: Freefall into Pool
Structure Material: Metal
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 20 ft. Width 3 ft. Height 3 ft.
Percentage Plugged: 1% - 20% Inside
Percentage Crushed: 1% - 20%
Perch Height: 0.3 ft.
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.3 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.2 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.4 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured at the surface (via Float Test).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: < 1/2 Bankfull – The stream channel is less than half filled with water.
Is Scour Pool Present? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? Yes
Pond: Length 129 ft., Width 150 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0.7 ft.
Wetted Width: 3 ft.
Road Information
Road Surface: Gravel
Owner: State
Manager: DNR Forest Resources Division
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: 13 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Roadway
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 1 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 1 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.