Road Stream Crossing Site Mu-075
Muskegon River Watershed, Mud Creek
5 Mile Rd
Evart Twp,
Osceola County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 43.88645
, -85.32594
T17N
R8W
Sec 6
Owned by Private
Total Erosion: 0.7713 tons/year
Severity: Minor
Year Inventoried: 2014
Outlet
Outlet
Upstream Conditions
Downstream Conditions
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
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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: Mixture
General Conditions: Poor
Structure Interior: corrugated
Dimensions of Structure: Length 36 ft.
Percentage Plugged:
Inlet: 51% to 75%
Outlet: 51% to 75%
In Pipe: 51% to 75%
Additional Comments
Loads of trash, no measurable flow.
Stream Information
Stream Flow: Bankfull
Dominant Substrate: Organics
Road Information
Gravel
County Road
Road Condition: Good
Road Width at Culvert: 28 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Roadway
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 1 ft.
Slope: More than 1:2
Downstream
Fill Depth: 0.8 ft.
Slope: More than 1:2
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: Less Than 1%
Vegetation: Heavy
LS Factor: 0.05
Erosion: 0.3857 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: Less Than 1%
Vegetation: Heavy
LS Factor: 0.05
Erosion: 0.3857 tons/year
Erosion Information
Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.7713 tons/year
Extent of Erosion: Moderate
Summary Information
Fish Passage is an area of concern for this site.
YES, virtual dump site, disgusting!
A future visit to this site is recommended.
YES, terrible conditions, lots of garbage, trash, and tires.