What is a Ford crossing of a stream?

Teh drain commissioner has established that there are existing Ford crossing along our county drain and that one of them needs to be replaced with a new ford crossing. This is in Michigan.What is a Ford crossing of a stream?It a shallow area where you can cross the water on foot without swimming. Usually water less than waist deep.What is a Ford crossing of a stream?A Ford FocusWhat is a Ford crossing of a stream?a vehicular ford crossing is one where the water just flows over the top of the road surface, instead of putting in a culvert. It might get up to a few inches deep. They probably close it if gets too swift and/or deep during a hard rain.