Road Stream Crossing Site MAN_WE_044

Big Manistee River Watershed, Unknown (tributary to Slagle Creek)
28 1/2 Rd
Boon Twp, Wexford County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 44.31637 , -85.6815
T22N R11W Sec 17
Owned by Private
Fish Passability 0
Perch Height: 2.3 ft.
Total Erosion: 28.799 tons/year
Severity: Severe
Year Inventoried: 2014
Site ID
Inlet
Outlet
Upstream Conditions
Downstream Conditions
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Erosion
Erosion
Crossing Information
Type of Crossing: culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 2
Structure Shape: Round
Inlet Type: Headwall
Outlet Type: Freefall into Pool
Structure Material: Concrete
Structure Substrate: None
General Conditions: Poor
Multiple Culverts/Spans
Culvert/Span
Width
Length
Height
Material
2
3 ft.
60 ft.
3 ft.
Concrete
Structure Interior: smooth
Dimensions of Structure: Length 60 ft. , Width 3 ft. , Height 3 ft.
Percentage Plugged: Inlet: 51% to 75% Outlet: 0% In Pipe: 0%
Perch Height: 2.3 ft.
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.1 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.1 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured at the Surface (with Meter)
Stream Information
Stream Flow: Less than Bankfull
Scour Pool: Length 0 ft. , Width 0 ft. , Depth 0 ft.
Upstream Pond: Length 7 ft. , Width 5.5 ft. , Depth 0.5 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0.3 ft.
Bankfull Width: 7.2 ft.
Wetted Width: 2.8 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.1 ft./sec. (Measured with Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Gravel
Road Information
Gravel County Road
Road Condition: Good
Road Width at Culvert: 19 ft.
Location of Low Point: Other
Runoff Path: Roadway
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 6 ft.
Slope: More than 1:2
Downstream
Fill Depth: 7.3 ft.
Slope: More than 1:2
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: 1% to 5%
Vegetation: Heavy
LS Factor: 0.26
Erosion: 0 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 800 ft.
Slope: 1% to 5%
Vegetation: Heavy
LS Factor: 0.55
Erosion: 2.303 tons/year
Erosion Information
Total Erosion at Crossing: 28.799 tons/year
Extent of Erosion: Severe
Notes: Very severe erosion all around downstream side.
Location of Erosion
Erosion Dimensions
Eroded Material
Material Eroded
Total Erosion
facing downstream
Length
Width
Depth
Reaching Stream?
(tons/year)
Left Downstream Ditch
120 ft.
2.5 ft.
4 ft.
yes
Sandy Loam
9.216
Left Downstream Streambank
150 ft.
4 ft.
6 ft.
yes
Sandy Loam
17.28
Summary Information
Fish Passability 0
Erosion is an area of concern for this site. Yes, very severe erosion surrounding downstream side.
A future visit to this site is recommended. yes, monitor erosion issues.