Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_6337444397
Pine River Watershed, Bear Creek
Unnamed Road/Peoples
Chippewa County
Information collected by:
Superior Watershed Partnership
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.182195274,-84.7737452389999
T 044NN R 004W Sec 26
Fish Passability: Barrier at High Flows
Structure is NOT Perched
Date Inventoried: 6/12/2020
Crossing Information*
Type of Crossing: Culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 1
Structure Shape: Pipe Arch
Inlet Type: Mitered
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
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: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 43 ft. Width 7.6 ft. Height 6.2 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 1.7 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.3 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.9 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.7 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.1 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.9 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured at the surface (via Float Test).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: = Bankfull – Water has completely filled the stream channel, but is not flowing onto the floodplain.
Is Scour Pool Present? No
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 0 ft.
Bankfull Width: 0 ft.
Wetted Width: 0 ft.
Water Velocity: 0 ft./sec.
Road Information
Road Surface: Gravel
Owner: Federal
Road Condition: New Pavement or Well Graded, Same condition as initial placement.
Road Width at Culvert: 9.4 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 2.6 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 3 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
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
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier at High Flows
Is a future visit to this site recommended? Yes, Could be a barrier to fish.
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? Yes, Spotted Knapweed.
Site Comments: Might impede fish passage at high flows due to high water velocity in the structure
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.