Road Stream Crossing Site Boyne_BV-16

Lake Charlevoix Watershed, Boyne River South Branch
Metros Rd
Charlevoix County
Information collected by:
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 45.1465027170484 , -84.9240465901993
Fish Passability 0.5
Total Erosion: 0.0916 tons/year
Severity: Moderate
Year Inventoried: 2015
Inlet
Outlet
Upstream Conditions
Downstream Conditions
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Crossing Information
Type of Crossing: culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 2
Structure Shape: Round
Inlet Type: Projecting
Structure Material: Metal
General Conditions: Good
Multiple Culverts/Spans
Culvert/Span
Width
Length
Height
Material
1
7 ft.
60.5 ft.
5.1 ft.
Metal
2
7 ft.
60.5 ft.
Metal
Structure Interior: corrugated
Dimensions of Structure: Length 60.5 ft. , Width 7 ft. , Height 5.1 ft.
Percentage Plugged: Inlet: 26% to 50% Outlet: 0% In Pipe: 0%
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 1.95 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.33 ft.
Water Velocity*: 2.63 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.85 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.17 ft.
Water Velocity*: 2.45 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 1 ft. below Surface (with Meter)
Stream Information
Stream Flow: Less than Bankfull
Scour Pool: Length 8 ft. , Width 6 ft. , Depth 3 ft.
Upstream Pond: Length 0 ft. , Width 0 ft. , Depth 0 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 2.51 ft.
Bankfull Width: 2 ft.
Wetted Width: 23.08 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.95 ft./sec. (Measured with Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Sand
Road Information
Gravel County Road
Road Condition: Good
Road Width at Culvert: 38 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Roadway
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 1 ft.
Slope: More than 1:2
Downstream
Fill Depth: 1 ft.
Slope: 1:2
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 100 ft.
Slope: Less Than 1%
Vegetation: Partial
LS Factor: 0.05
Erosion: 0.0523 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 75 ft.
Slope: Less Than 1%
Vegetation: Partial
LS Factor: 0.05
Erosion: 0.0393 tons/year
Erosion Information
Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.0916 tons/year
Extent of Erosion: Moderate
Notes: general erosion off sides of road
Summary Information
Fish Passability 0.5
Fish Passage is an area of concern for this site. plugged
A future visit to this site is recommended. plugged