Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_6337393185

Pine River Watershed, Trout Brook
S Leonard Rd
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Superior Watershed Partnership
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.2038768690001,-84.7388343599999
T 044NN R 004W Sec 13
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0 tons/year
Overall Score: 21
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 4/14/2021
Inlet
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Downstream Conditions
Representative Reach
Representative Reach
Site Sketch
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: Rock
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 23.8 ft. Width 5.2 ft. Height 5.2 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 3.2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.4 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 2 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 1 ft.
Water Velocity*: 2.2 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 1.8 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Additional Comments
Update by Huron Pines
Stream Information
Stream Flow: < Bankfull – The stream channel is more than half filled with water, but is not full.
Stream Flow Type: Perennial (if flowing during the time of assessment.)
Is Scour Pool Present? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1.4 ft.
Bankfull Width: 22.5 ft.
Wetted Width: 17.6 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.4 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: 13.9 ft.
Location of Low Point: Other
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 1.8 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 1.6 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: < 1%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier at Most Flows
Is a future visit to this site recommended? Yes, Erosion potential.
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? No
Site Comments: Cross bars inside of pipe at the inlet and the outlet
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.