Road Stream Crossing Site EUP_CHRW63
Charlotte River Watershed, Ermatinger Creek
S Shunk Rd
Chippewa County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 46.4273576,-84.322008
T 047N R 001 Sec 32
Fish Passability: Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.42 tons/year
Overall Score: 22
Severity: Moderate
Date Inventoried: 8/3/2021
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Inlet
Upstream Conditions
Outlet
Downstream Conditions
Representative Reach
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: None
General Conditions: Moderate to major deterioration from corrosion or abrasion (less than 5% of the structure has small holes or is nearly rusted through) or cracking or spalling or chipping (several small cracks or moderate chipping in the concrete). OR Moderate shape changes (described above).
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 150 ft. Width 7 ft. Height 7 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 0.4 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.5 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 0.1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.2 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Stream Information
Stream Flow: < 1/2 Bankfull – The stream channel is less than half filled with water.
Stream Flow Type: Perennial (if flowing during the time of assessment.)
Is Scour Pool Present? Yes
Scour Pool: Length 15 ft., Width 10 ft., Depth 1.3 ft.
Is Upstream Ponding Present? No
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1 ft.
Bankfull Width: 2.7 ft.
Wetted Width: 2.5 ft.
Water Velocity: 0.1 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
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 Core Integrity: Good (no symptoms of lack of integrity)
Road Width at Culvert: 25 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 7 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 7 ft.
Slope: Gentle, 3:1, 15°, or 33%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 700 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.31 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 300 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.11 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.42 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? Yes, Burdock, mullein, birds-foot trefoil, reed canary grass, thistle.
Site Comments: Inlet is too high above stream, water is cutting under inlet.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.