Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_PAR
Charlotte River Watershed, Parrish Creek
Lakeshore Drive
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Bay Mills Indian Community
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.4213485590001,-84.603708642
T 047NN R 002W Sec 31
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Date Inventoried: 7/31/2014
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 1
Structure Shape: Ellipse
Inlet Type: Apron
Outlet Type: Outlet Apron
Structure Material: Concrete
Structure Substrate: Mixture
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 80.4 ft. Width 8 ft. Height 4 ft.
Percentage Plugged: 41% - 60%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.8 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.3 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.9 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.55 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured at the surface (via Float Test).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: < 1/2 Bankfull – The stream channel is less than half filled with water.
Is Scour Pool Present? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0.1 ft.
Bankfull Width: 6 ft.
Wetted Width: 2.6 ft.
Water Velocity: 2.69 ft./sec. (measured via Float Test)
Dominant Substrate: Clay – very fine particles that stick together
Road Information
Road Surface: Paved
Owner: County
Road Condition: New Pavement or Well Graded, Same condition as initial placement.
Road Width at Culvert: 48.2 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 2.1 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 3.1 ft.
Slope: Steep, 1:1, 45°, or 100%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Partial, Ditch has some vegetation and some bare, eroding places.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Erosion Information
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Is a future visit to this site recommended? Yes, return at high flow event.
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
Site Comments: continue monitor plugging/ sediment deposition. consider realignment.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.