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Home My WebLink About20001027 Ver 1_Complete File_19980115P I l ? STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION' Jt114 1 rS '? JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS W,# R- GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 - SECRETARY January 16, 1998 MEMO TO: Project File FROM: Bill Goodwin, P. E. Project Planning Engineer SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting for Replacement of Bridge No. 153 on SR 1152 over Neuse River Overflow in Lenoir County, Federal Aid Project No. MABRZ-1152(5), State Project No. 8.220030 1, TIP No. B-3200 A scoping meeting for the subject project was held on December 17, 1997. The following persons were in attendance: Debbie Bevin SHPO Ricky Keith Structure Design Ray McIntyre Program Development Lanette Cook Program Development Betty Yancey Right of Way Anna Pennisi Statewide Planning v Mike Resse Traffic Control Tania Sanders Traffic Control Kathryn Vollert Traffic Control Art McMillan Roadway Design Rekha Patel Roadway Design Gary Covering Roadway Design Brenda Moore Roadway Design Bill Goodwin Planning and Environmental Utility conflicts will be low for this project. There are overhead utilities along the east side of SR 1152 throughout the project area. Ms. Cyndi Bell of DWQ indicated, prior to the meeting, that the Neuse River is classified as Class C - NSW. Surface water and wetland impacts should be avoided and minimized where possible. Stormwater should be handled through grassed shoulders and not directly discharged into the river. Mr. David Cox of NC WRC indicated by memo, that NCDOT should routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. NCDOT should install and maintain sedimentation control measures throughout the life of the project and prevent wet concrete from contacting water in or entering into the stream. Replacement of bridges with spanning structures of some type, as opposed to pipe or box culverts, is G) recommended in most cases. The Neuse River has high potential for anadromous fish usage and the NCDOT policy entitled "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage" should be followed for this project. 1%9I bbbie Bevin of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicated that there are no knownarc4iitectural or archaeological resources in the project area and no unknown resources66"likely to be found; therefore, no surveys will be required for this project: Mr. Jerry Snead of the Hydraulics Unit indicated that a new bridge will be required to replace the existing bridge. This bridge should be 46 meters (151 feet) in length. This new bridge should be placed at approximately the same roadway elevation as the existing bridge. An on-site detour structure, if required, could be a 1800 mm (72 inch) pipe and could be placed approximately 1 meter (3 feet) lower than the existing bridge. A desired design speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) should be achieved on this project. The roadway approaches will have two 3.6 meter (12 ft) travel lanes, and a total shoulder width of at least 2.4 meters (8 ft). The shoulder will be 1.0 meters (3 feet) wider where guardrail is warranted. The bridge will be 9.2 meters (30 feet) wide with two 3.6 meter (12 foot) travel lanes and 1.0 meter (3 foot) offsets on each side. This section of SR 1152 is classified as a Rural Minor Collector Route in the Statewide Functional Classification System. The Lenoir County School Bus Transportation Coordinator indicated that no school busses cross this bridge. The Traffic Forecasting Unit has indicated that near Bridge No. 153, SR 1152 carries 1200 vehicles per day at present [1997]. This figure is expected to increase to 2800 vehicles per day by the year 2020. These traffic figures include 2% dual tired vehicles [DUAL], and 4% truck-tractor semi-trailers [TTST]. The design hourly volume [DHV] is 11%. The Division Engineer has indicated that replacing the bridge in-place, with traffic detoured off-site would be acceptable for this project. Alternates for Evaluation Alternate 1: Replace Bridge No. 153 in place with a new bridge. Traffic will be detoured along existing roads during construction. The TIP cost estimate for this project is $ 770,000 including, $ 700,000 for construction and $ 70,000 for right of way acquisition. The current project schedule calls for right of way acquisition to begin in February 2000 and construction to begin in February 2001. Oft Y, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM TO: File DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 January 14, 1998 GARLAND B. GAP P ETT J R. S ECRETARY FROM: Jeff Ingham Project Planning Engineer SUBJECT: US 64, Iredell County, Replacement of Bridge No. 67 over South Yadkin River, State Project 8.1822501, F. A. Project BRSTP-64(40), B-3194 A scoping meeting for the subject bridge was held in the Transportation Building on December 17, 1997. y ` The following people were in attendance: Debbie Bevin SHPO Art McMillan Roadwav Design Rekha Patel Roadwav Design y Betty Yancey Right-of-Way Ricky Keith Structure Design Lanette Cook Program Development Ray McIntyre Program Development Anna Pennisi Statewide Planning Mike Reese Traffic Control Tania Sanders Traffic Control Kathren Vollert Traffic Control Jeff Inaham Planning & Environmental The following comments were either called in or given at the meeting: Cyndi Bell of DWQ commented that the waters of the South Yadkin River are Class WS-IV. NWI mapping shows no wetlands in the area. David Cox of the Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) had no specific comments with regard to this particular site. The WRC requests that NCDOT routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. Jerry Snead of Hydraulics recommended replacement at the existing location and roadway elevation with a new bridge approximately 95.7 meters (314 feet) long. Traffic should be maintained on site, and a'50 meter (165 foot) temporary bridge would be required. 0 A) Debbie Bevin of SHPO asked that the bridge be evaluated for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. The house and barn adjacent to the road do not appear likely to be eligibile for the register, but should be investigated. There is no need for an archaeological survey near this bridge. D. P. Wilson of Location and Surveys noted that the land use in the area is mostly agricultural. The existing alignment is good. No underground utilities were found in the area. Aerial power and telephone lines parallel the project to the west and cross US 64 to the north. The Division Construction Engineer requested that traffic be maintained on site, either using a temporary detour or a realignment of US 64. US 64 is a Rural Major Collector. Statewide Planning reports the following traffic projections: Current - 2000 VPD, Year 2025 - 4500 VPD, Dual - 4%, TTST - 3% Bridge No. 67 is 95.7 meters (314 feet) long and 6.7 meters (22 feet) wide. The proposed replacement bridge will be approximately 95.7 meters (314 feet) long. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATES The following alternate will be evaluated. Roadway design agreed to provide cost estimates, preliminary alignments, and cross sections in approximately 45 days. Alternate 1: Replace the existing Bridge No. 67 with a bridge approximately 95.7 meters (314 feet) in length at approximately the same location and roadway elevation as the existing bridge. Maintain traffic during construction using a temporary on-site detour alignment located west of the existing bridge. The temporary detour will require a temporary bridge approximately 50 meters (165 feet) in length. TIP ESTIMATE: $ 990,000 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE: not available yet -op- , 1. .vim' ti STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 January 14, 1998 GARLAND B. GARRETT JR. SECRETARY MEMORANDUM TO: File FROM: Jeff Ingham Project Planning Engineer SUBJECT: NC 53, Bladen County, Replacement of Bridge No. 43 over Colly Creek, State Project 8.142090 1, F. A. Project BRSTP-53(1), B-3305 A scoping meeting for the subject bridge was held in the Transportation Building on December 17, 1997. The following people were in attendance: Debbie Bevin SHPO Art McMillan Roadway Design Rekha Patel Roadway Design Betty Yancey Right-of-Way Ricky Keith Structure Design Lanette Cook Program Development Ray McIntyre Program Development Anna Pennisi Statewide Planning y Mike Reese Traffic Control Tania Sanders Traffic Control Kathren Vollert Traffic Control Jeff Ingham Planning & Environmental The following comments were either called in or given at the meeting: Cyndi Bell of DWQ stated that the waters of Colly Creek are Class C Swamp. NWI mapping shows evidence of a braided stream system, so she encouraged replacement at the existing location to minimize effects to wetlands. This project may require mitigation if on site detour is necessary, depending on wetland acreage affected. David Cox of the Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) had no specific comments with regard to this particular site. The WRC requests that NCDOT routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. Jerry Snead of Hydraulics recommended replacing the existing bridge with a bridge approximately 52 meters (170 feet) in length at approximately the same location and roadway elevation as that of the existing bridge. He anticipates road closure and no need for a temporary on site detour structure. 0 ?,.A?- John Taylor of Location and Surveys noted that the bridge is on good horizontal and vertical alignment and there are no indications of aerial or underground utilities in the area. There is a USGS gauging station near the Southwest corner of the bridge. Debbie Bevin of SHPO commented that no architectural or archaeological surveys are needed for this area. Mike Reese of Traffic Control commented that the off site detour for this project would be acceptable. , The Division Construction Engineer's only comment was that the construction let dates should be staggered on projects B-3112 and B-3305 so that an off site detour could be utilized. B-3112 is the replacement of Bridge No. 53 on NC 11 over Colly Creek, which is on the detour route for B-3305. The two bridges were scheduled for replacement at the same time, B-3112 has since been delayed. B-3305 will remain on the current schedule. NC 53 is a Rural Major Collector. There are relatively high truck volumes on NC 53 due to the proximity to three tree farms owned by the International Paper Company. Much of the land in the area is swamplike and cannot support development. Statewide Planning reports the following traffic projections: Current - 800 VPD, Year 2025 - 1300 VPD, Dual - 6%, TTST - 40% (1997) Dual - 3%, TTST - 15% (2025) Bridge No. 43 is 46.9 meters (154 feet) long and 7.9 meters (26 feet) wide. The proposed replacement bridge will be approximately 52 meters (170 feet) long. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATES It was agreed that any maintenance of traffic alternate was not reasonable at this location due to high cost, impact on surrounding wetland areas, available adequate detour routes, and low traffic volumes. Therefore, one alternate will be evaluated. Roadway design agreed to provide cost estimates, preliminary alignments, and cross sections in approximately 45 days. Alternate 1: Replace the existing Bridge No. 43 with a bridge approximately 52 meters (170 feet) in length at approximately the same location and roadway elevation as the existing bridge. Detour traffic along NC 210 and NC 11 during construction. TIP ESTIMATE: $ 600,000 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE: not available yet - N eke oe ev r- - 6U BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET 11/6/97 TIP PROJECT: B-3200 DIVISION: Two F. A. PROJECT: MABRZ - 1152(5) COUNTY: Lenoir STATE PROJECT: 8.2200301 ROUTE: SR 1152 DESCRIPTION: Replacement of Bridge No. 136 on SR 1152 over Neuse River Overflow PROJECT PURPOSE: replace obsolete bridge PROJECT U.S.G.S. QUAD SHEET(S): Seven Springs NC Quad ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION: Rural Minor Collector TIP CONSTRUCTION COST .......................................................................... $ 700,000 TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST .......................................................................... $ 70,000 PRIOR YEARS COST ...................................................................................... $ 0,000 TIP TOTAL COST ........................................................................................... $ 770,000 TRAFFIC: CURRENT est. 600 VPD; DESIGN YEAR (2020) VPD TTST % DUAL % EXISTING ROADWAY TYPICAL SECTION: Two lane shoulder section. 20 foot pavement. grassed shoulders EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 46.0 METERS WIDTH 7.1 METERS 151 FEET 23.4 FEET COMMENTS: II j p'?a . o p a . _ j • . ?A ? ?G7 8 r'- NCDOT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SCOPING MEETING DATE: T.I.P. No.: Project Engineer: Project Description: Replace Bridge No. over on in County Existing bridge built 19 Sufficiency Rating Paved/Unpaved Right of Way 19_ Let/Construction 20 Design Year 20_ Posted limits: mph; lbs cars lbs trucks dimensions existing: wide x long travel lanes elevation above stream proposed: wide x long travel lanes elevation above stream structure existing: proposed: school buses accidents current use v.p.d., anticipated use v.p.d. Design Year Classification: Division Engineer recommendations: Hydraulics recommendations: Detour type/rationale: Design constraints: Right-of-Way issues: WRC comments: Moratorium recommended - for Sediment and Erosion control recommended - DWQ comments: Utility conflicts: Historic properties: Anticipated wetland issues: Other cultural/natural resource issues: checklist: avoid wetlands, show alternatives in document maximize bridging (i.e. cost of mitigation vs. cost of extra bridging) replace with bridge if possible, need rational for culvert discuss temporary impacts and restoration ti w'33 any geotechnical work? prefer bridge to culvert anadromous fish any stream rechannelization or new wetland impacts (mitigation)? hazardous spill basins erosion/side slope problems approach work impacts any associated highway projects? Stream name: DWQ Index No. River Basin: DWQ Classification: NWI Info: