Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_WRW13
Waishkey River Watershed, Unnamed
W 11 Mile Rd
Chippewa County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.3459904,-84.4478371
T 046N R 001 Sec 29
Fish Passability: Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.66 tons/year
Overall Score: 25
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 8/25/2021
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: 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: Smooth
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 45 ft. Width 4 ft. Height 4 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: 1% - 20%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.6 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured at the surface (via Flow Meter).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: None – The streambed is dry and there is no water flow.
Stream Flow Type: Intermittent (if channel is dry but has obviously flowed recently, appears to flow annually).
Is Scour Pool Present? Yes
Scour Pool: Length 22 ft., Width 12 ft., Depth 1.5 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0.1 ft.
Bankfull Width: 4.7 ft.
Wetted Width: 0 ft.
Water Velocity: 0 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Organics – decomposing plant material
Road Information
Road Surface: Gravel
Owner: County
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: 20 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 6 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 6 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.33 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0.33 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.66 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.