Road Stream Crossing Site AB40
Alcona-Black River Watershed, Black River
Ritchie
Alcona County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 44.6998932351872,-83.3475323677062
T 027N R 009 Sec 28
Fish Passability: Potential Behavioral Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 5.44 tons/year
Overall Score: 21
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 10/6/2022
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: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 36.5 ft. Width 6.5 ft. Height 6.5 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 1.8 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.1 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.5 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.1 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 1.6 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? Yes
Pond: Length 10 ft., Width 15 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0.6 ft.
Bankfull Width: 9.2 ft.
Wetted Width: 6.2 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.3 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: 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: 15.7 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 3.5 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 2 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 230 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.43 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 650 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 5.01 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 5.44 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Potential Behavioral Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
Site Comments: Poor alignment
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.