19930490 Ver 1_Complete File_19930622

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
June 18, 1993
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199302753 and Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Approved Categorical
Exclusions)
North Carolina Department
of Transportation
Division of Highways
Attn: Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E. E---tj-,777Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
Reference your letter of May 28, 1993, concerning your proposed
replacement of Bridges Nos. 76 and 129 on S.R. 1513 over Fishing Creek and
Fishing Creek Overflow, respectively, approximately 3.5 miles south of Grove
Hill, in Warren County, North Carolina (TIP No. B-2657, State Project No.
8.2410301).
As indicated in your letter, the work has been designated as a
"Categorical Exclusion" pursuant to 23 CFR 771.115(b). For the purposes of
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on
November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits (NWP). Authorization, pursuant to
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act, was provided for activities undertaken, assisted, authorized,
regulated, funded or financed, in whole or in part, by another Federal agency
or department where that agency or department has determined, pursuant to the
CEQ Regulation for the Implementing of the Procedural Provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work or discharge is
categorically excluded from environmental documentation because it is included
within a category of actions which neither individually nor cumulatively have
a significant effect on the human environment, and the office of the Chief of
Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's or department's
application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that determination.
The replacement of these bridges is authorized by this NWP provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This
NWP does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or
local approval.
This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also,
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this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period,
the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the
activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit
authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization
expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity
would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit,
activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under
contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain
authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of
the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,
suspend, or revoke the authorization.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Ms. Jean Benton, Raleigh Field
Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone], Extension 24.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
IAMrS B. I It IN r. lit- DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GovLRNOR 11.0. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
May 28, 1993
District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
SAM I IUNT
SICM.TARY
SUBJECT: Warren County, Replacement of Bridge No. 73 on SR
1512 over Fishing Creek, TIP No. B-2656, State Project No.
8.2410201, Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1512(2).
Attached for your information is a copy of the project
planning report for the subject project. The project is
being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a
"Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b).
Therefore, we do not anticipate requestirl in individual
permit but propose to proceed under a Na wide Permit in
accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B 2issued November
22, 1991, by the Corps of Engineers. Th ovisions of
Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations will be
followed in the construction of the project.
We do not anticipate that a permit application or
notification to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental
Management, will be required for this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information,
please call Robin Little at 733-9770.
Sincerely,
B. J. O'Quinn
Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Attachment
cc: G. Wayne-Wright, Chief Regulatory Branch
Jean Benton, Regulatory Field Office
John Dorney, NC DEHNR DEM
John Parker, NC DEHNR DCM/Permit Coord.
Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch,
Don Morton, PE, State Highway Engineer- Design,
A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit,
John L. Smith, Jr., PE, Structure Design Unit,
Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer,
L. E. Stegall, Division 5 Engineer
R. Wayne Fedora, Project Planning Engineer, P & E Branch.
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No. B-2656
State Project No. 8.2410201
Federal-Aid Project No. _ BR7,-1512(2)
A. Project Description:
THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN WARREN COUNTY OVER FISHING
CREEK. BRIDGE NO. 73 ON SR 157.2 MILL BE REPLACED WITH A
BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 160 FEET LONG WITH A 24-FOOT
TRAVELWAY. THE BRIDGE WILL BE REPLACED IN EXISTING
LOCATION, AND THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED DURING
CONSTRUCTION. TRAFFIC WILL BE MAINTAINED ON EXISTI'NG
AREA ROADS.
NOTE: Refer to Section D, "Special Project Information,"
for list of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
B. Purpose and Need:
BRIDGE NO. 73 HAS A SUFFICIENCY RATING OF 28.0 0(1T OF
100.0 AND AN ESTIMATED REMAINING LIFE OF LESS THAN FIVE.
YEARS. 14EIGI1T POSTINGS ARE 10 TONS FOR SINGLE VFHICLES
AND 13 TONS FOR TTST. BECAUSE OF THE DETERIORATED
CONDITION, BRIDGE NO. 73 MUST BF REPLACED.
C. Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the
apply to the project:
following improvements which
l pe I Improvements
1. Non-construction activities (program activities)
2. Approval of utility installations along or across a
transportation facility
3. Construction of bicycle and pedestrian lanes,
paths, and facilities
4. Activities included in the State's "hi.-hway safety
plan" under 23 USC 402 (programs administered by
the Division of Motor Vehicles)
5. Transfer of Federal lands pursuant to 23 USC 317
wheii the subsequent action is not an FHWA action
G. The installation of noise barriers or alterations
to existing publicly owned buildings to provide for
noise reduction
7. Landscaping
8. Installation of fencing, signs, pavement markings,
small passenger shelters, traffic signals, and
railroad warning devices
9. Emergency repairs under 23 USC 125 (Governor
Declared Emergency)
10. Acquisition of scenic easements
11. Determination of payback under 23 CFR Part 480 for
property previously acquired with Federal-aid
participation
12. Improvements to existing rest areas and truck weigh
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stations
13. Ridesharing activities
14. Bus and rail car rehabilitation
15. Alterations to facilities or vehicles in order to
make them accessible for elderly and handicapped
persons
16. Program administration, technical assistance
activities, and operating assistance to transit
authorities to continue existing service or
increase service to meet. changes in routine demand
17. The purchase of vehicles by the applicant where the
use of these vehicles can be accommodated by
existing facilities or by new facilities which
themselves are within a CE
18. Track and railbed maintenance and improvements when
carried out within the existing right of way
19. Purchase and installation of operating or
maintenance equipment to be located within the
transit facility and with no significant impacts
off the site
20. Promulgation of rules, regulations, and directives.
IL II Improvements
1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacing,
restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding
shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e..-.,
parking, weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring,-Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and
Reconstructing pavement (3R and 4R
improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding
through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge,
auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets,
and drainage pipes, including safety
treatments
Providing driveway pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than
one through lane)
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement
projects including the installation of ramp
metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey
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type barriers and pier protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or
upgrading median barriers
Cr.
Improving intersections including relocation
and/or realignment
h. Flaking minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing clear zone safety- improvements
including removing hazards and flattening
slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and
motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety- hardware including
bridge rail retrofit
O Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or
replacement or the construction of grade separation
to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing
bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no
red lead paint), scour repair, fender systems,
and minor structural improvements
O Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest
areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or
for joint or limited use of right-of-way, where the
proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance
facilities in areas used predominantly for
industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing
zoning and located on or near a street with
adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and
support vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail
and bus buildings and ancillary- facilities where
only minor amounts of additional land are required
and there is not a substantial increase in the
number of users.
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10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open
area consisting of passenger shelters, boarding
areas, kiosks and related street improvements) when
located in a commercial area or other high activity
center in which there is adequate street capacity
for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance
facilities in areas used predominantly for
industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing
zoning and where there is no significant noise
impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective
purposes, advance land acquisition loans under
section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a
particular parcel or a limited number of parcels.
These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE
only where the acquisition will not limit the
evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in
alignment for planned construction projects, which
may be required in the NEPA process. No project
development on such land may proceed until the NEPA
process has been completed.
D. Special Project Information: (Include ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMITMENTS)
ALL STANDARD PROCEDURES AND MEASURES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED
TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS. NO SPECIAL
OR UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROJECT.
ESTIMATED COST: CONSTRUCTION - $ 384,000
R/W - $ 21,000
ESTIMATED TRAFFIC: 1992 - 200 VPD
2015 - 400 VPD
1% TTST 2% DUAL
THE DIVISION ENGINEER REQUESTS SR 1512 NOT BE CLOSED AT
THE SAME TIME AS SR 1513 (SR 1513 WILL BE CLOSED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF B-2657).
APPROACH PAVEMENT WIDTH WILL BE 20 FEET. GRADED
SHOULDERS WILL BE FIVE FEET WITHOUT GUARDRAIL, OR EIGHT
FEET WITH GUARDRAIL.
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E. Threshold Criteria
If any Type II actions are involved in the project, the
following evaluation must be completed. If the project
consists only of Type I improvements, the following checklist
does not need to be completed.
ECOLOGICAL
YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact ? x
on any unique or important natural resource'
(2) Does the project involve habitat where
federally listed endangered or threatened ? 1
species may occur?
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? ? a
(4) • If the project involves wetlands, is the
amount of permanent and/or temporary
wetland taking less than one-third N/A ?
(1/3) of an acre AND have all practicable
measures to avoid and minimize wetland
takings been evaluated?
(5) Will the project require the use of ? 1
U. S. Forest Service lands?
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water
resources be adversely impacted by ? h
proposed construction activities?
(7) Does the project involve waters classified
as Outstanding Water Resources (OWR) and/or ?
High Quality Waters (HQW)?
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of
the United States in any of the designated a x
mountain trout counties?
(9) Does the project involve any known
underground storage tanks (UST's) or ? Y
hazardous materials sites?
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PERMITS AND COORDINATION
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA
county, will the project significantly
affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area
of Environmental Concern" (AEC)?
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier
Resources Act resources?
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be
required?
YES NO
1-1 N/A

(13) Will the project result in the modification ? X
of any existing regulatory floodway?
(14) Will the project require any stream ? X
relocations or channel changes?
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts ? T
to planned growth or land use for the area?
(16) Will the project require the relocation of ? X
any family or business?
(17) If the project involves the acquisition of ?
right of way, is the amount of right of way X
acquisition considered minor?
(18) Will the project involve any changes in X
access control?
(19) Will the project substantially alter the
usefulness and/or land use of adjacent ? X
property?
(20) Will the project have an adverse effect on
permanent local traffic patterns or ? X
community cohesiveness?
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YES NO
(21) Is the project included in an approved ?
thoroughfare plan and/or Transportation S
Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in
conformance with the Clean Air Act of
1990)?
(22) Is the project anticipated to cause an ? l
increase traffic volumes?
(23) Will traffic be maintained during ?
construction using existing roads, staged Y
construction, or on-site detours?
(24) Is there substantial controversy on social,
economic, or environmental grounds ? S
concerning the project?
(25) • Is the project consistent with all Federal, ?
State, and local laws relating to the X
environmental aspects of the action?
CULTURAL RESOURCES
(26) Will the project have an "effect" on
properties eligible for or listed on the ? X
National Register of Historic Places?
(27) Will the project require the use of
Section 4(f) resources (public parks,
recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl F-1 Y
refuges, historic sites, or historic
bridges, as defined in Section 4(f) of the
U. S. Department of Transportation Act of
1966)?
(28) Will the project involve construction in,
across, or adjacent to a river designated ?
as a component of or proposed for inclusion
in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic
Rivers?
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F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable
Responses in Part E
(Discussion regarding all unfavorable responses in Part E
should be provided below. Additional supporting
documentation may be attached, as necessary.)
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G. CE Approval

TIP Project No. 8-2656
State Project No. 8.2410201
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1512 2
Proiect Description: (See Attached location map.)
THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN WARREN COUNTY OVFR FISHING
CREEK. BRIDGE NO. 73 ON SR 1512 WILL BE REPLACED WITH A
BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 160 FEET LONG WITH A 24-FOOT
TRAVELWAY. THE BRIDGF WILL BE REPLACED IN EXISTING
LOCATION, AND THE ROAD WILL BF_ CLOSED DURING
CONSTRUCTION. TRAFFIC WILL BE MAINTAINED ON EXISTING
AREA ROADS.
NOTE: Refer to Section D, "Special Project Information,"
for list of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
Caten_,orical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
TYPE I
--x TYPE II(A)
TYPE II(B)
Approved:
Date q,I-f.Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
Date Project P nning Unit Bead
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Date Project lanning Engineer
For Type II(B) projects only:
Date Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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LEGEND
STUDIED DETOUR ROUTE
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
BRIDGE NO. 73
WARREN COUNTY
B-2656
0 mile 2
FIG. 1