Road Stream Crossing Site EBIO057
Au Gres River Watershed, Vaughn Creek
Esmund Rd
Plainfield Twp,
Iosco County
Information collected by:
Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 44.3724937,-83.7058623
T 023N R 006 Sec 21
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.54 tons/year
Overall Score: 12
Severity: Minor
Date Inventoried: 4/14/2022
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: Pipe Arch
Inlet Type: Projecting
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: Sand
General Conditions: No deficiencies. New structure or nearly new condition.
Structure Interior: Corrugated
Is Structure Rusted through? No
Dimensions of Structure: Length 105 ft. Width 14 ft. Height 8 ft.
Percentage Plugged: None or 0%
Percentage Crushed: None or 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 1.1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.2 ft.
Water Velocity*: 0.8 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 1.3 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0.2 ft.
Water Velocity*: 1.1 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured 0.2 ft. below the surface (via Flow Meter).
Additional Comments
Recently replaced culvert
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: 1.3 ft.
Bankfull Width: 21.5 ft.
Wetted Width: 20.6 ft.
Water Velocity: 1 ft./sec. (measured via Flow Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Sand – particles are smaller than a pinhead and feel gritty between fingers
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: 22 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Ditch
Embankments
Upstream
Fill Depth: 4.2 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Downstream
Fill Depth: 4.5 ft.
Slope: Moderate, 2:1, 22.5°, or 41%
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 365 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.13 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 1000 ft.
Slope: 1-5%
Vegetation: Heavy, Ditch is fully vegetated or rip-rapped with no signs of erosion.
Erosion Estimate: 0.41 tons/year
Erosion Information
Estimate of Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.54 tons/year
Summary Information
Fish Passability: Not a Barrier
Is a future visit to this site recommended? No
Were any non-native species observerd at this site? Yes, Mullein.
*These data are maintained in the Michigan DNR Road Stream Crossing Inventory.