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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 24, 1995
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC DOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
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Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed bridge replacement - Bekkie's Creek, SR 1561
Project # 93137, COE # 199300294
Pender County
Tip No. B-2161, State Project No. 6.503268
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2987 issued to N.C. Department of
Transportation dated 17 April 1995.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
ston Howard, 6.1. E.
Attachments
2987.wgc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
Pender County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C. Department of
Transportation resulting in 0.03 acres of wetland impact in Pender County pursuant to an application
filed on the 21st day of June 1993 with revisions described in your 20 March 1995 letter to John
Parker, DCM of 1995 to replace a- bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Bekkie's Creek in conjunction with the proposed development in Pender County will not result in a
violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of
North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-
500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction related
discharge (50 NTUs in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by
DEM; 25 NTUs in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; 10 NTUs
in trout waters).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification. This
Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the
Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in
the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless
such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 18th day of April, 1995.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TZANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
June 2, 1995
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
RECEIVED
JUN U 61995
EI•NIRONMENTP, SCIENCES
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge No. 114 on SR 1561 over Bekkie's
Creek. TIP No. B-2161, State Project 8.227080 1, FA Project
BRZ-1561(2), Action ID No. 199300294.
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) submitted the planning
document for the proposed project to your agency on February 16, 1993. The project was
authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 23 by letter dated April 9, 1993. Subsequent to
this, the NCDOT applied for project authorization under the Coastal Area Management
Act. Extensive coordination took place regarding the project design. As a result, the
design was substantially altered from the design proposed in the Categorical Exclusion
document.
The project as originally proposed would have excavated a new channel with the
construction of a 3 barrel 10' x 8' culvert over 300 feet south of the existing bridge. The
existing bridge would have been replaced with a 72" corrugated steel pipe. This would
have required fill in 0.006 acres of wetlands, 1000 cubic yards of excavation in wetlands,
and 1000 cubic yards of fill below ordinary high water.' The environmental agencies were
concerned that this design would also have had detrimental effects on the hydrology of
Bekkie's Creek and the associated marsh.
This design has been significantly altered in accordance with agency concerns. The
existing bridge will be replaced at the same location with a 3 barrel 10' x 10' box culvert.
The bottom of the culvert will be sunk 1 foot below the silt bottom. Two concrete pipes
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will be placed where the channel relocation was originally proposed. These pipes are
designed to act as overflow structures during storm conditions. Under normal conditions,
water flow will continue only along the existing channel.
The new design reduces the wetland impacts of the project. The acreage of
wetlands filled has been reduced from 0.006 acres to 0.004 acres. The amount of
excavation required in wetlands has been reduced from 700 cubic yards to 35 cubic yards,
affecting only 0.03 acres. The amount of fill required below ordinary high water has also
been reduced from 1000 cubic yards to 300 cubic yards, affecting only 0.08 acres.
These design modifications have satisfied the concerns of the N.C. Division of
Coastal Management, the N.C. Division of Environmental Management, the National
Marine Fisheries Service, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. Pursuant to your
request, the NCDOT is providing this information to allow for the review of the
' Nationwide authorization already issued for this project. Please advise the NCDOT if
project authorization remains valid. If you have any questions or need any additional
information, please contact Mr. Gordon Cashin at [phone] ext. 315.
HFV/gec
Sincer ly,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Attachments
cc: Mr. Scott McLendon, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCEHNR, DEM
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr: D. J. Bowers, PE, Division 3 Engineer
Mr. John L. Smith, Jr., Structure Design Unit

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
June 2, 1995
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge No. 114 on SR 1561 over Bekkie's
Creek. TIP No. B-2161, State Project 8.227080 1, FA Project
BRZ-1561(2), Action ID No. 199300294.
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) submitted the planning
document for the proposed project to your agency on February 16, 1993. The project was
authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 23 by letter dated April 9, 1993. Subsequent to
this, the NCDOT applied for project authorization under the Coastal Area Management
Act. Extensive coordination took place regarding the project design. As a result, the
design was substantially altered from the design proposed in the Categorical Exclusion
document.
The project as originally proposed would have excavated a new channel with the
construction of a 3 barrel 10' x 8' culvert over 300 feet south of the existing bridge. The
existing bridge would have been replaced with a 72" corrugated steel pipe. This would
have required fill in 0.006 acres of wetlands, 1000 cubic yards of excavation in wetlands,
and 1000 cubic yards of fill below ordinary high water. The environmental agencies were
concerned that this design would also have had detrimental effects on the hydrology of
Bekkie's Creek and the associated marsh.
This design has been significantly altered in accordance with agency concerns. The
existing bridge will be replaced at the same location with a 3 barrel 10' x 10' box culvert.
The bottom of the culvert will be sunk 1 foot below the silt bottom. Two concrete pipes
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will be placed where the channel relocation was originally proposed. These pipes are
designed to act as overflow structures during storm conditions. Under normal conditions,
water flow will continue only along the existing channel.
The new design reduces the wetland impacts of the project. The acreage of
wetlands filled has been reduced from 0.006 acres to 0.004 acres. The amount of
excavation required in wetlands has been reduced from 700 cubic yards to 35 cubic yards,
affecting only 0.03 acres. The amount of fill required below ordinary high water has also
been reduced from 1000 cubic yards to 300 cubic yards, affecting only 0.08 acres.
These design modifications have satisfied the concerns of the N.C. Division of
Coastal Management, the N.C. Division of Environmental Management, the National
Marine Fisheries Service, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. Pursuant to your
request, the NCDOT is providing this information to allow for the review of the
' Nationwide authorization already issued for this project. Please advise the NCDOT if
project authorization remains valid. If you have any questions or need any additional
information, please contact Mr: Gordon Cashin at [phone] ext. 315.
HFV/gec
Attachments
Sincer ly,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Scott McLendon, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCEHNR, DEM
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. D. J. Bowers, PE, Division 3 Engineer
Mr. John L. Smith, Jr., Structure Design Unit
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
April 12, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rich Carpenter, DMF-Wilmington
Tom Cassell, DCM-Wilmington
?,1 Dorney, DEM-Raleigh
Frank McBride, Wildlife Resources Commission (Raleigh)
Cliff Winefordner, COE
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FROM: John Parker
SUBJECT: Bekkie's Creek
RECEIVED
APR 1 81995'
EMIRCMttD j' ^ SCIENCES
It was this time last year when most of you commented and/or objected to the design of
the road improvements over Bekkie's Creek. We have awaited the attached since the late July
hold letter from the Division of Highways. The update from Tere Barrett and the revision
should get you through another review. If you need additional information, do not hesitate to
contact this office, Tere Barrett, or make inquiries directly to Gordon Cashin in the Division of
Highways. A response by May 1 is requested.
JP/aw
cc: Tere Barrett
Attachment
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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JLapartment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
FROM: T. Barrett
DATE: March 29, 1995
SUBJECT: NC DOT State Road 1561

Please find enclosed a request from NC DOT to modify the request for bridge replacement over Bekkies
Creek on Highway 1561 in Pender County. An amendment to the request, dated 03/29/95, is also
attached. The modification is an attempt to address the concerns of several agencies to the initial
application.
Following is an attempt to clarify the changes in the most recent application.
The existing bridge is to be replaced in place with three 10' X 10' box culverts. This should allow
within .5' of the existing clearance, but is reducing the span from 35.5' to 10' for navigation purposes.
Currently, the clearance is approximately 1.5' at MHW.
The proposed rechannelization has been changed to an overflow - 350' south of present bridge where
original rechannelization was to occur. Two 24" concrete pipes will be lain under the roadway,
extending from MHW upward. The intent is to reduce erosion and flooding of roadway.
Wetlands fill under the new proposal was reduced from .006 acres to .004; wetland excavation was
reduced from 700 cubic yards to 35 cubic yards in .03 acres; Fill below MHW was reduced from 1000
cubic yards to 300 cubic yards in approximately .08 acres. The total fill and excavation below mean
high water and of wetlands has been reduced from .27 acres to .11 acres. This fill is mostly in the
form of rip rap to stabilize the shoulders. A temporary diversion ditch is proposed midway between
the bridge and the proposed overflow culverts to reduce pressure during construction. This area will
be restored upon project completion.
It is my opinion that the applicant has effectively addressed the concerns of the various agencies except
for that of navigation. Bridge replacement is an opportunity to enhance navigation for future use. This
proposal continues the existing restrictive clearance, and reduces the span from 35.5' to 10'. While this
should not effect creek flow, as there are three 10' spans, it does further impair navigation.
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DEPARTMENT CAE TRt NSPORTAUON
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March 29, 1995
Tere Barrett
N C. Division of Coastal Mau trient
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmiogran, NC 28405-3845
K. SAMUEL HUNT 111
SECUTAKY
SUMCP Replacement of Bridge No. 114 on SR 1561 over Bekkie's Creek, Pender
County, TT No. B-2161, State Project 5.2270801, FA Project BRZ-1561(2)
Dear fills. Barrett
Pursuant to our telephone conversation tzxlay, I am writing to provide responses to t1w
questions you had conaeyning %c revised ph= for the above-referenced project. In addition, while
double-checking our figures m the revised ply an error was fvuad in Jations given on shwt
3 of 6 dated revised 8-93. Under total quantities, the area siven &r 01 below ordinary high water
(OHW) is 0.23 acre. ne area that is proposed to be filled below ORW is actually 0.08 acre. I
Dave enclosed a new revision of that sheet dated revised 3-95.
During our telephoto oonversation, you asked for confirmation that the reduction ofthe
volum of 1111 proposed in the revised plans does not siggificantly of zt the area proposed to be
filled. That assumption is correct. There, is a sUgbt reduction in area proposed to be filled.
Specifically, under the lawst revision, total fill in wetlands will bo 0.004 acne (down from 0.006
under emfier plan), excavation in wetlands will be 0.03 acre (dawn from 0.07), and fill below
OHW will be 0.08 (down from 0.12). The significant reduction in vol una of material excavated in
wetlan& and filled below 0HW that you aoted is the new plans is accurate.
The purpose of the, tempormy diversion eliannel that you asked about is to divert water
while culvert is being in ,tolled. 'Me area will be restored to original grade upon installation of the
culvert.
I hope dais information resolves your questions. If not or if you nead further infibrnmticna
please call either m3mlf (ext. 278) or Gordon Cashi n (ejd. 315) at [phone], -
S1inocroly, `
Stepbdazi c S. Bilge, Supervisor
Permits Section
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C 27611-5201 SECRETARY
March 20, 1995 .
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources D c E H
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 MAR 2 7 1x95
ATTENTION: John Parker
DIVISCON OF
Dear Sir: COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's Creek (Mullet
Run) on SR 1561 (T.I.P,. No. B-2161, State Project No. 6.503268).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) intends to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561. An
application for.this project was initially submitted June 21, 1993, and was
found to be incomplete. Since that time, a great deal of coordination has
taken place on this project. On August 2, 1994, a site meeting was held with
representatives of your Division, the N.C. Division of Environmental
Management, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission. This meeting explored various ways of minimizing the
impacts of the proposed project. The resolution of this meeting was
described in a memorandum dated August 22, 1994. The NCDOT committed to
providing the following revisions and additional information:
(1) The existing bridge will be replaced at the same location with'a 3 X
3-meter (10 X 10-foot) reinforced concrete box culvert. The bottom of
the culvert will be sunk 0.3 meters (1-foot) below the silt bottom. The
top of the culvert has been designed with the maximum possible height to
allow for a clearance within 0.15 meters (1/2 foot) of the existing
clearance under the bridge.
(2) The NCDOT agreed to design a channel cut containing corrugated steel
pipe(s) whose flowline will be such that no water flows through at low
tide. Two 0.3-meter (24 inch) reinforced concrete pipes will be placed
at the approximate location where the channel cut was originally
proposed. The pipes will be placed as an overflow structure such that
under normal conditions, flow will continue to move along the existing
channel path. Under storm conditions, excess volume will flow through
the pipes reducing both erosion and flooding of the causeway.

March 20, 1995
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(3) The NCDOT committed to avoiding excavation of the marsh on the outside
of the channel as much as possible. Efforts have been made during the
redesign process to limit work adjacent to the channel to an area along
the causeway. This work along the causeway is necessary to bring the
roadway up to AASHTO design standards.
(4) The NCDOT agreed to evaluate the removal of the causeway and the
construction of a bridge spanning the entire wetland area. The table
below details engineering costs for an alternate which would take out
400 feet of the existing causeway and put back a 400 foot bridge.
COMPONENT
Bridge
Bridge
Removal
Roadway &
Approaches
Detour
Mobilization &
Miscellaneous
Engineering &
Contingency
Total
Construction
Right of Way
Total Cost
COST
705,000
5,000
154,000
4,000
87,000
145,000
1,100,000
20,000
1,120,000
The estimated cost of the project as proposed is $250,000. Since the
cost of spanning the wetlands is over four times the cost of the project as
proposed, the NCDOT believes that the spanning alternative is neither
feasible nor prudent.
The proposed design revision will significantly reduce the adverse
environmental impacts of the project. In the previous design, a channel cut
was planned for the south end of the project where a reinforced concrete box
culvert would have been placed. A corrugated steel pipe would have been
placed at the site of the existing bridge. The purpose for this design was
to reduce the flow rate around the channel meander which was causing erosion
of the causeway to the point of presenting a safety problem. The
environmental agencies believed that this design would detrimentally change
the nature of the channel. The new design addresses these concerns by
eliminating the channel cut, and providing overflow pipes to correct the
erosion problems.
March 20, 1995
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The new design also reduces the wetland impacts of the project. The
acreage of wetlands filled by the project has been reduced from 0.006 acres
to 0.004 acres. the amount of excavation required in wetlands has been
reduced from 700 cubic yards to-35 cubic yards, affecting only 0.03 acres.
The amount of fill required below ordinary high water has also been reduced
from 1000 cubic yards to 300 cubic yards, affecting only 0.23 acres.
A revised application package is enclosed which describgs the new
proposed design. Please review this proposal for authorization under the
Coastal Area Management Act. A copy of this information has also been
submitted to the Corps of Engineers and the N.C. Division of Environmental
Management for their consideration. As a courtesy, the NCDOT has sent copies
of this information to the agencies present at the August 2, 1994-site visit.
If you need any additional information, please contact Mr. Gordon. Cashin at
[phone].
Since ,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Ms. Tere Barrett, Coastal Management, Wilmington
District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. D. J. Bowers, PE, Division 3, Engineer
Mr. N. L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Please type or print. Carefully describe
all anticipated development activities,
including construction, excavation,
filling, paving, land clearing, and storm-
-water control. If the requested information
is not relevant to your project, write
N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPL S CANT
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation
ATTN: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn, P.E.
Address P. O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
Landowner or x Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) DOT TIP No..B-2161
State Project No. 6.503268
c. If the applicant is not the landowner,
also give the owner's name and address.
2 LOCAT ? ON OF
PROPOSED PRO?'ECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1561
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Rural
c. County Pender
d. Is proposed work within city limits or
planning jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water.nearest project
Bekkie's Creek
3 DE S CRS PT = ON AND
PLANNED USE OF'
PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you
propose (for example, building a home,
motel, marina, bulkhead, or pier).Replace
bridge with 3@ 101x10' reinforced concrete
culvert & approach roadway
If you plan to build a marina, also
complete and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, privat
or commercial use?
Community Use
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Roadway will be for public use.
4 LAND AND WATE R
' CHARACTER 2 S T = CS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level.c
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
61-7' peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan
Classification of the site (Consult the
local land use plan.)
_ Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
x Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local governmer
Rural
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
High Quality Water: Class SA & Primar
Nursery Area
j. Has a professional archaeological survey
been carried out for the tract? If sc
by whom?
3/91
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes
and land development.

a. Type and number of building, facilities,
or structures proposed m. Water supply source N/A
N/A
. n. If the project is oceanfront development,
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A describe the'ste]?s that will be taken to
maintain established public beach access-
c. Density (Give the number of residential ways or provide new access.
units and the units per acre.) N/A N/A

d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what
will be the elevation above mean sea leve
e. If the proposed project will disturb more of the first habitable floor? N/A
than one acre of land, the Division of
Land Resources must receive an erosion and
sedimentation control plan at least 30 days 6 EXCAVAT = ON AND F Z LL
before land disturbing activity begins. If 2 NFORMAT = ON
applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division a. Describe below the purpose of proposed
of Land Resources? N/A excavation or fill activities (excluding
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75
feet of mean high water to be covered by
impermeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, rooftops.
N/A
g. List the materials, such as mari, paver
stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used
for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management
plan been submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or
waste water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or
local approval? N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7
Length Width Dept
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or
below MHW
Upland fill
areas
+70 5' 4' to 8'

+245'
See "X"
Section +10
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Section

b. Amount of material to be excavated from
below water level in cubic yards 100 cy
c. Type of material Peaty muck to medium
dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include
marshland, swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes
1. Describe location and type of discharges to e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
waters of the state (for example, surface +/- 200 (Temporary Diversion Channel)
runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/
commercial effluent, "wash down"). N/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12
N/A months, in feet N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area
N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
N/A If no, attach a
letter granting permission from the owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marsh-
land, swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards +/-300 cy
M. Type of fill material Rock fill
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be
placed below mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
S ADD 2 T = ONAL =NFO
In addition to the completed application
form, the following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application
only) or other instrument under which the
applicant claims title to the affected
property. If the applicant is not claiming
to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other
instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the
owner to carry out the project.
n. Source of fill material Quarry
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or
other wetlands? Yes
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
0.004 acre
An accurate work plat (including plan view
and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale
in black ink on an 8 1/2 x 11 white paper.
(Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule
7J.0203 for a detailed description).
Please note that original drawings are
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept preferred and only high quality copies
on site and erosion controlled? will be accepted. Blue-line prints or other
Standard NCDOT erosion control practices, larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
silt fences, silt basins sediment and caps quality copies are provided by applicant.
etc. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding that agency's use of larger
r. What type of construction equipment will be drawings.) A site or location map is a
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or part of the plan requirements and it must
hydraulic dredge)? Highway construction be sufficiently detailed to guide agency
equipment -- - -- - - --personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers,
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting landmarks, and the like.
equipment to project site? No If yes,
explain steps that will be taken to
lessen environmental impacts.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable,
that may have been developed in consultation
with the Division of Environmental
Management.
7 SHORE2.SNE
STAB.S=.2 ZA1'2ON
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high
water or normal water level
A list of the names and complete addresses o:
the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowner:
These individuals have 30 days in which to
submit comments on the proposed project to
the Division of Coastal Management and
should be advised by the applicant of that
opportunity.
Name
Address SEE PERMIT DRAWINGS
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits
issued for work on the project tract. Include
permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources to cover the costs of processing
the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
9 CERT 2 F 2 CAT = ON AND
PERMS S S = ON TO
ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development
described in the application. The
project will be subject to conditions and
restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge,
the proposed activity complies with the
State of North Carolina's approved coastal
Management Program and will be conducted in
a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized
to grant, and do in fact, grant permission t
representatives of state and federal review
agencies to enter.on the aforementioned land
in connection with evaluating information
related to this permit application and
follow-up monitoring of project.
This is th 4Ad#?,q; , 19 21:14L.
X
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public
funds, attach.a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
or Authorized Agent

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRA sPORTATION
. - 'il
JAMES B. HUNT, JR
GOVERNOR
March 20, 1995
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: John Parker
Dear Sir:
RECEIVED
MAR 2 41995
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
RRAWH
js
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's Creek (Mullet
Run) on SR 1561 (T.I.P. No. B-2161, State Project No. 6.503268).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) intends to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561. An
application for this project was initially submitted June 21, 1993, and was
found to be incomplete. Since that time, a great deal of coordination has
taken place on this project. On August 2, 1994, a site meeting was held with
representatives of your Division, the N.C. Division of Environmental
Management, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission. This meeting explored various ways of minimizing the
impacts of the proposed project. The resolution of this meeting was
described in a memorandum dated August 22, 1994. The NCDOT committed to
providing the following revisions and additional information:
(1) The existing bridge will be replaced at the same location with a 3 X
3-meter (10 X 10-foot) reinforced concrete box culvert. The bottom of
the culvert will be sunk 0.3 meters (1-foot) below the silt bottom. The
top of the culvert has been designed with the maximum possible height to
allow for a clearance within 0.15 meters (112 foot) of the existing
clearance under the bridge.
(2) The NCDOT agreed to design a channel cut containing corrugated steel
pipe(s) whose flowline will be such that no water flows through at low
tide. Two 0.3-meter (24 inch) reinforced concrete pipes will be placed
at the approximate location where the channel cut was originally
proposed. The pipes will be placed as an overflow structure such that
under normal conditions, flow will continue to move along the existing
channel path. Under storm conditions, excess volume will flow through
the pipes reducing both erosion and flooding of the causeway.
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY

March 20, 1995
Page 2
(3) The NCDOT committed to avoiding excavation of the marsh on the outside
of the channel as much as possible. Efforts have been made during the
redesign process to limit work adjacent to the channel to an area along
the causeway. This work along the causeway is necessary to bring the
roadway up to AASHTO design standards.
(4) The NCDOT agreed to evaluate the removal of the causeway and the
construction of a bridge spanning the entire wetland area. The table
below details engineering costs for an alternate which would take out
400 feet of the existing causeway and put back a 400 foot bridge.
COMPONENT COST
Bridge 705,000
Bridge 5,000
Removal
Roadway &
Approaches 154,000
Detour 4,000
Mobilization & 87,000
Miscellaneous
Engineering & 145,000
Contingency
Total
Construction 1,100,000
Right of Way 20,000
Total Cost 1,120,000
The estimated cost of the project as proposed is $250,000. Since the
cost of spanning the wetlands is over four times the cost of the project as
proposed, the NCDOT believes that the spanning alternative is neither
feasible nor prudent.
The proposed design revision will significantly reduce the adverse
environmental impacts of the project. In the previous design, a channel cut
was planned for the south end of the project where a reinforced concrete box
culvert would have been placed. A corrugated steel pipe would have been
placed at the site of the existing bridge. The purpose for this design was
to reduce the flow rate around the channel meander which was causing erosion
of the causeway to the point of presenting a safety problem. The
environmental agencies believed that this design would detrimentally change
the nature of the channel. The new design addresses these concerns by
eliminating the channel cut, and providing overflow pipes to correct the
erosion problems.
March 20, 1995
Page 3
The new design also reduces the wetland impacts of the project. The
acreage of wetlands filled by the project has been reduced from 0.006 acres
to 0.004 acres. The amount of excavation required in wetlands has been
reduced from 700 cubic yards to 35 cubic yards, affecting only 0.03 acres.-
The amount of fill required below ordinary high water has also been reduced
from 1000 cubic yards to 300 cubic yards, affecting only 0.23 acres.
A revised application package is enclosed which describes the new
proposed design. Please review this proposal for authorization under the
Coastal Area Management Act. A copy of this information has also been
submitted to the Corps of Engineers and the N.C. Division of Environmental
Management for their consideration. As a courtesy, the NCDOT has sent copies
of this information to the agencies present at the August 2, 1994 site visit.
If you need any additional information, please contact Mr. Gordon Cashin at
[phone].
Since
1
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
HFV/plr
cc: Ms. Tere Barrett, Coastal Management, Wilmington
District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. D. J. Bowers, PE, Division 3, Engineer
Mr. N. L. Graf, PE, FHWA
7
Please type or print. Carefully describe
all anticipated development activities,
including construction, excavation,
filling, paving, land clearing, and storm-
water control. If the requested information
is not relevant to your project, write
N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPL Z CANT
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation
ATTN: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn, P.E.
Address P. O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
Landowner or x Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) DOT TIP No-B-2161
State Project No. 6.503268
c. If the applicant is not the landowner,
also give the owner's name and address.
2 LOCAT=ON OF'
PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1561
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Rural
c. County Pender
d. Is proposed work within city limits or
planning jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Bekkie's Creek
3 DE S CR2 PT 2 ON AND
PLANNED USE OP'
PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you
propose (for example, building a home,
motel, marina, bulkhead, or pier).Replace
bridge with 3@ 101x10' reinforced concrete
culvert & approach roadway
If you plan to build a marina, also
complete and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of ai
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project t be for community, privat(
or commercial use?
Community Use
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Roadway will be for public use.
4 LAND AND WATER
' CHARACTER 2 S T = CS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level o
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
61-7' peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan
Classification of the site (Consult the
local land use plan.)
_ Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
x Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local governmen
Rural
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
High Quality Water: Class SA & Prima
Nursery Area
j. Has a professional archaeological survey
been carried out for the tract? If sc
by whom?
3/91
i
5 LTPr.#AND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes
and land development.
a. Type and number of building, facilities,
or structures proposed m. Water supply source N/A
N/A
" n. If the project is oceanfront development,
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A describe the'steRs that will be taken to
maintain established public beach access-
c. Density (Give the number of residential ways or provide new access.
units and the units per acre.) N/A N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what
will be the elevation above mean sea level
e. If the proposed project will disturb more of the first habitable floor? N/A
than one acre of land, the Division of
Land Resources must receive an erosion and
sedimentation control plan at least 30 days 6 EXGAVAT 2 ON AND 1V2 Z.L
before land disturbing activity begins. If 2 Nl'ORMAZ'Z ON
applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division a. Describe below the purpose of proposed
of Land Resources? N/A excavation or fill activities (excluding
bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7)
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75
feet of mean high water to be covered by
impermeable surfaces, such as pavement, Access channel
buildings, rooftops. (MLW) or (NWL)
N/A
Boat basin
g. List the materials, such as mari, paver
stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used Other (break-
for paved surfaces. water, pier,
N/A boat ramp,
rock jetty)
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management Fill placed in
plan been submitted to the Division of wetland or
Environmental Management? N/A below MHW
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or Upland fill
waste water treatment facilities. areas
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or
local approval? N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface
runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/
commercial effluent, "wash down"). N/A
Length Width Deptk
+70 5' 4' to 8'

+245'
see 11X11
Section +10
see fixti
Section

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b. Amount of material to be excavated from
below water level in cubic yards 100 cy
c. Type of material Peaty muck to medium
dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include
marshland, swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
+/- 200 (Temporary Diversion Channel)
01
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months, in feet N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? placed below mean high water N/A
N/A If no, attach a
letter granting permission from the owner. f. Type of fill material N/A
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marsh-
land, swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards +/-300 cy_
m. Type of fill material Rock fill
n. Source of fill material Quarry
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or
other wetlands? Yes
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
0.004 acre
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept
on site and erosion controlled?
Standard NCDOT erosion control practices,
silt fences, silt basins sediment and caps
etc.
r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? Highway construction
equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting
equipment to project site? No If yes,
explain steps that will be taken to
lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHOREL 2 NE
STAB=5..2 ZAT=ON
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high
water or normal water level
8 ADDIT=ONp1T. 2NF'O
In addition to the completed application
form, the following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application
only) or other instrument under which the
applicant claims title to the affected
property. If the applicant is not claiming
to be the owner of said property, then
.forward a copy of the deed or other
instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the
owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view
and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale
in black ink on an 8 1/2 x 11 white paper.
(Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule
7J.0203 for a detailed description).
Please note that original drawings are
preferred and only high quality copies
will be accepted. Blue-line prints or other
larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a
part of the plan requirements and it must
be sufficiently detailed to guide agency
personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers,
landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable,
that may have been developed in consultation
with the Division of Environmental
Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of
the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners
These individuals have 30 days in which to
submit comments on the proposed project to
the Division of Coastal Management and
should be advised by the applicant of that
opportunity.
Name
Address SEE PERMIT DRAWINGS
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits
issued for work on the project tract. Include
permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources to cover the costs of processing
the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public
funds, attach a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERT = F =CAT = ON AND
PERM= S S 2 ON TO
ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development
described. in the application. The
project will be subject to conditions and
restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge,
the proposed activity complies with the
State of North Carolina's approved Coastal
Management Program and will be conducted in
a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized
to grant, and do in fact, grant permission tc
representatives of state and federal review
agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands
in connection with evaluating information
related to this permit application and
follow-up monitoring of project.,,.?F
This is th i0d4y/gf , 19 or Author

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PROPERTY OWNERS
1. CALVIN V. MOYE
382 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
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2 . ROBE:RTA T. LANI ER
2031 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
3. L•ANDON B. ANDERSON
520 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
4. CAMERON CO. LTD., PARTNERSHIP
P.U. BOY 3649
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28406
5. MARY L. BENSON
240 LEWIS ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
NC. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PENDER COUNTY
PROJECT 8.2270801 B-2161
BRIDGE # 114, SR1561 OVER
BEKKIE'S CREEK
SHEET_ 6 -OF- 6 _ 3_93
REV. 2 - 95

DRAFT
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
R.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: John Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's Creek ('Mullet Run) on
SR 1561 (T.I.P. No. B-2161, State Project No. 6.503268).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
intends to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561. An application for this
project was initially submitted June 21, 1993, and was found to be incomplete. Since that
time, a great deal of coordination has taken place on this project. On August 2, 1994, a
site meeting was held with representatives of your Division, the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission. This meeting explored various ways of minimizing the impacts of
the proposed project. The resolution of this meeting was described in a memorandum
dated August 22, 1994. The NCDOT committed to providing the following-Y6visiops and
additional information: y
(1) The existing bridge will be replaced at the same location with a 313-meter (10 X 10-
foot) reinforced concrete box culvert. The bottom of the culvert will be sunk 0.3
meters (1-foot) below the silt bottom. The top of the culvert has been designed with
the maximum possible height to allow for a clearance within 0.15 meters (1/2 foot) of
the existing clearance under the bridge.
(2) The NCDOT agreed to design a channel cut containing corrugated steel pipe(s) whose
flowline will be such that no water flows through at low tide. Two 0.3-meter (24
inch) reinforced concrete pipes will be placed at the approximate location where the
channel cut was originally proposed. The pipes will be placed as an overflow structure
such that under normal conditions, flow will continue to move along the existing
channel path. Under storm conditions, excess volume will flow through the pipes
reducing both erosion and flooding of the causeway.
(3) The NCDOT committed to avoiding excavation of the marsh on the outside of the
channel as much as possible. Efforts have been made during the redesign process to
limit work adjacent to the channel to an area along the causeway. This work along
the causeway is necessary to bring the roadway up to AASHTO design standards.
(4) The NCDOT agreed to evaluate the removal of the causeway and the construction of
a bridge spanning the entire wetland area. The table below details engineering costs
for an alternate which would take out 400 feet of the existing causeway and put_ back a
400 foot bridge.
COMPONENT COST
Bridge 7051000
Bridge Removal 5;000
Roadway &
Approaches 154,000
Detour 4,000
Mobilization & 87,000
Miscellaneous
Engineering & 145,000
Contingency

Total
Construction 1,100,000
Right of Way 20,000

Total Cost 1,120,00-0

The estimated cost of the project as proposed is XXXXXXX Since the cost of
spanning the wetlands is over four times the cost of the project as proposed, the NCDOT
believes that the spanning alternative is neither feasible nor prudent.
The proposed design revision will significantly reduce the adverse environmental
impacts of the project. In the previous design, a channel cut was planned for the south end
of the project where a reinforced concrete box culvert would have been placed. A
corrugated steel pipe would have been placed at the site of the existing bridge. The
purpose for this design was to reduce the flow rate around the channel meander which was
causing erosion of the causeway to the point of presenting a safety problem. The
environmental agencies believed that this design would detrimentally change the nature of
the channel. The new design addresses these concerns by eliminating the channel cut, and
providing overflow pipes to correct the erosion problems.
The new design also reduces the wetland impacts of the project. The acreage of
wetlands filled by the project has been reduced from 0.006 acres to 0.004 acres. The
amount of fill required in wetlands has been reduced from 700 cubic yards to 35 cubic.
The amount of fill required below ordinary high water has also been reduced from 1000
cubic yards to 300 cubic yards.
A revised application package is enclosed which describes the new proposed design.
Please review this proposal for authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act. A
copy of this information has also been submitted to the Corps of Engineers, the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for their consideration. As a courtesy,. the NCDOT
has sent copies of this information to the agencies present at the August 2, 1994 site visit. If
you need any additional information, please contact Nr. Gordon Cashin at [phone].
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE
Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: tils. Tere Barrett, Coastal Management, Wilmington
District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEN, DEHNR
Nr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
A& Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
NIr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design _
Mr. D.J. Bowers, PE, Division 3, Engineer
1&. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
HFV/gec
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JAMES B. HUNT, J R,
GOVERNOR

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
August 22, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO: File
FROM: John L. Williams
Project Planning Engineer
R. SAMUEL HUNT I I I
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 114 on SR 1561
over Bekkie's Creek, Pender County,
B-2161, State Project 8.2270801,
F. A. Project BRZ-1561(2)
A field meeting for the subject bridge was held on
August 2, 1994 at 11:00 A.M.
The following people were in attendance:
Tony Houser
Abdul Rahmani
Eric Galamb
Jim Gregson
David Cox
Bennett Wynne
Brad Hammers
Bob Stroud
Tere Barrett
Fritz Rohde
Gordon Cashin
Wayne Fedora
Rudy Holley
John Williams
Roadway Design
Hydraulics Unit
DEM
DEM-Wilmington
NCWRC
NCWRC
NCWRC
CAMA
LAMA
National Marine Fisheries
P&E - Permitting
P &E
P&E
P&E - Project Engineer
B-2161 was a project which had gone through all stages of
pre-construction up to the permitting stage where it was tied up
with the following major concerns..
1) Changing the primary natural alignment of the channel
2) Water Quality/ Tidal Flushing concerns
3) Maintaining existing navigational clearance
4) Avoid excavation of marshlands on the outside of the
channel
5) Evaluate taking out the causeway and building a bridge
to span the area.
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1994 #
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We discussed each of these problems as well as the full or
partial solutions to each. The contents of these discussions is
included in these meeting minutes. Please note that an expanded
version of these minutes detailing the engineering quantities and
impacts will be circulated as soon as they are available.
DISCUSSION
1) Changing the primary natural alignment of the channel
There were many concerns raised over maintaining the natural
path of the channel because of the fisheries here . The project
as it previously proposed would place a 72" Corrugated Steel Pipe
(CSP) at the location of the present bridge and cut a channel for
a box culvert. The creek flow would be maintained along both the
old channel and the new. However, members of the discussion felt
that the box culvert located at the new channel cut as it was
proposed would be the channel which fish would choose because it
would have a bottom buried in silt. They believed that the fish
would no longer use the length of creek containing the 72" CSP
because the bottom would no longer appear natural. Several
proposed trading the position of the box culvert with the 72" CSP.
They felt that the box culvert with a silt covered bottom would
continue to encourage fish to use this length of channel for
spawning purposes. They agreed that this would satisfy their
concerns with regard to maintaining the existing uses of the
natural stream bed with one further adjustment. They felt that
the CSP would serve this purpose better if it were designed as an
overflow structure such that the flowline of the pipe would be
above low tide elevation of the creek. These two changes were
agreed to by Abdul Rahmani of the Hydr4ulics Unit.
A second concern was that with the new channel cut, water
would no longer flow through the old length of channel and that it
would cease to function as a channel. However, Abdul Rahmani gave
a detailed discussion of the hydrology. The bottom line of his
discussion was that this creek is tidal driven and is not
dependant on gravity to flow. Those attending seemed to be
satisfied with Mr. Rahmani's explanation of why the old channel
would continue to function by rising and falling with the tides.
2) Water Quality/ Tidal Flushing concerns
Eric Galamb and Jim Gregson of DEM brought up the issues of
tidal flushing and water quality. They indicated that this area
had poor water quality which is possibly due to the fact that the
causeway prevents complete tidal flushing. Both agreed that the
72" CSP paired with the box culvert would help with allowing the
marsh to fill and drain more efficiently. It is possible that we
may use a few smaller pipes rather than one larger one. No one
had any objections and some were in support of this because it
might aid further in tidal flushing.
While Jim Gregson of DEM agreed that the pipes would help
with tidal flushing, he requested serious consideration of taking
out the causeway and spanning the area with a bridge in hopes of
improving the water quality in the area. NCDOT agreed to evaluate
the option as described in concern #5 below.
Upon further consultation with Abdul Rahmani, he indicated that
some new information from the geotechnical unit may not'require as
much berm into the creek area as before. Consequently, this may
not require a cut section for the pipes at all. He will evaluate
this option to determine if this is possible.
3) Maintaining existing navigational clearance
CAMA and NCWRC raised the issue of navigational clearance. The
current plans show a decrease in clearance. However, Abdul
Rahmani has agreed to try to come as close to the existing
clearance as possible. We will not be able to raise the clearance
because it would require filling into the channel even further
than the present plan. Doing so would consequently require
excavation of marshland on the outside of the channel. This would
defeat one of the major objectives of this project which is to
avoid excavating marshland.
4) Avoid excavation of marshlands on the outside of the
channel
All parties involved wish to avoid any more excavation of
marsh than absolutely necessary. For that reason, Abdul Rahmani
has agreed to try to eliminate or at least minimize excavation,
especially along the outside of the channel where the marsh
grasses flourish.
5) Evaluate taking out the causeway and building a bridge
to span the area.
For comparison, NCDOT will evaluate the removal of a large portion
of the causeway and spanning it with a bridge. The details of
this study will be shared with all who were involved with this
meeting in addition to FHWA. If this proves to be a reasonable
alternative, we will consider implementation. However, if it does
not prove reasonable then we will proceed with the culvert option
described below.
RESOLUTION
As a result of the meeting NCDOT proposes to analyze modification
of the project in the following ways. A channel cut may be made
containing Corrugated Steel Pipe(s) whose flowline will be such
that no water flows through at lowtide. A box culvert will be
placed in the position of the present bridge such that the bottom
..&
of the culvert is buried under one foot of silt and will maintain
the current navigational clearance as closely as possible.
Excavation of marsh on the outside of the channel will be avoided
as much as possible. An evaluation of a bridge option will be
completed yielding approximate costs and feasibility. The results
will be shared through documented with all agencies involved
through an expanded version of these minutes detailing the
engineering quantities and impacts . If you have any questions or
comments please feel free to call me at 733-3141.
cc: Tony Houser
Abdul Rahmani
Eric Galamb
Jim Gregson
David Cox
Bennett Wynne
Brad Hammers
Bob Stroud
Tere Barrett
Fritz Rohde
Gordon Cashin
Lubin Prevatt,
Wayne Elliott
Roadway Design
Hydraulics Unit
DEM
DEM-Wilmington
NCWRC
NCWRC
NCWRC
CAMA
CAMA
National Marine Fisheries
P&E - Permitting
P.E. P&E - Assistant Branch Manager
P&E - Unit Head (Bridges)
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC °Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn
Re: Bridge replacement, Bekkie's Creek on SR 1651
B-2161, 2.503268
DEM # 93137, COE # 199300294
FILE COPY
Thank you for your 12 May 1994 letter concerning design alternatives for this bridge replacement.
Your letter and our discussions at the May Agency Coordination meeting have helped clarify my
understanding of the situation. Our basic concern is that if the 700 foot length of stream channel is cut
off then this area of channel will experience water quality problems (primarily low dissolved oxygen) and
loss of aquatic life use. At the same time, we recognize your valid safety and erosion-related concerns at
this location.
Please address the following two alternatives which would answer the water quality/aquatic life
concerns as well as safety/erosion concerns. Alternative 1 would be to remove the entire causeway built in
the floodplain of Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run) and replace it with a bridge spanning the floodplain. The
erosion concerns would become moot as would water quality problems. An additional benefit would be
the use of the causeway area as a mitigation site and restoration of natural flow to the system.
Alternative 2 would be to stabilize the existing causeway banks, replace the existing (structurally
deficient) bridge with another bridge and build a new bridge at the cut-though location. This should
ensure flow through the 700 foot long truncated channel yet direct the higher energy flows past the
causeway to negate the need for marsh excavation.
Please advise as to the practicality (cost, environmental impact, etc.) of these alternatives. I can
be reached at 733-1786.
cc: Jim Gregson, DEM Wilmington
John Parker, DCM Wilmington
Central Files
June 3, 1994
Sincerely,
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental
NC DOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
ED EHNR
May 2, 1994
Project # 94325, State Project # 8.2270801, TIP # B-2161
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
The Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section
has reviewed your plans for wetland fill for 5510 square feet of
coastal wetlands at SR 1561 over Mullet Run (Bekkie's Creek) in Pender
County for bridge replacement. Based on this review, we have
identified significant uses which would be removed by this project.
These uses are water storage, pollutant removal and aquatic life
habitat. Furthermore, insufficient evidence is present in our files
to conclude that your project must be built as planned in wetlands.
Therefore, we are moving toward denial of your 401 Certification.
Until we receive additional information, we are requesting (by copy of
this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or the N.C.
Division of Coastal Management place your project on administrative
hold.
. Please provide us with information supporting your position that
your project must be constructed as planned and that you have no
practicable alternative to fill of. these wetlands. Specifically can
you construct your road using Alternative 1 which would greatly lessen
the overall environmental impact? Any documentation such as maps and
narrative which you can supply to address upland alternatives may be
helpful in our review of your 401 Certification. Please respond
within two weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this
information to me and one copy to our Mr. Jim Gregson at the
Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,
Wilmington, N. C. 28405-3845.
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cc: Wilmington DEM Regional
John Parker, Division of
Wilmington Office.Corps
Central Files
Sin erely,
Jo R. Dorney
wet ands and Technica
Office
Coastal Management
of Engineers
Review Group
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
May 12, 1994
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
ATTENTION: John Dorney
Dear Mr. Dorney:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's
Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561 (B-2161, 6.503268).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) intends to replace the bridge over
Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 in Pender County. The NCDOT has
received your letter of May 2, 1994 requesting additional
information on this project. The NCDOT began correspondence
with the Division of Coastal Management on June 21, 1993 with
our initial application. Since that time, a great deal of
coordination has taken place and the application has been
modified several times.
In your letter, you specifically requested additional
information to justify the selection of he proposed
alternative. In an attempt to minimize adverse impacts, two
alternatives were considered for this project. The first
involves replacing the bridge at its present location and the
second involves replacement south of the present bridge site
at a channel change. Both alternatives would detour traffic
off-site via US 17 and SR 1563 during the estimated eight-
month construction period of the project.
Alternate 1 requires replacement with a 90-foot long
bridge at the present structure site and widening SR 1561
between the vicinity of the present bridge site and a point
about 400 feet south. The proposed roadway widening requires
filling part of the existing 35-foot wide Bekkie's Creek
channel immediately adjacent to both sides of the road south
of the bridge. The roadway will be widened to a minimum 22-
foot pavement with six-foot graded and stabilized shoulders.
This width is required by current design standards for
collector roads with this level of traffic. This will also
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correct the erosion problem that the shoulders are currently
experiencing. The combination of widening the road and
replacing the structure at its existing location will also
require widening of the channel by excavating in the adjacent
marsh.
Alternate 2 involves placement of a triple barrel box
culvert with each barrel at 10' x 8' about 350 feet south of
the present bridge site. A short channel change will divert
the main flow of Bekkie's Creek through this culvert. A 72"
corrugated steel pipe will be placed at the present bridge
site. The bottom of these structures is to be submerged
below ground levels of the respective channels. Length of
the culvert and pipe are sufficient to accommodate the
roadway widening. Alternative 2 will require widening of SR
1561 similar in scope to that proposed for Alternate 1
between the vicinity of the existing bridge site and a point
just south of the channel change.
Both alternatives require the widening of the roadway
shoulders. This widening will correct the eroding shoreline
and bring the roadway width to modern standards. The
necessity of this widening led to the rejection of Alternate
1. Widening the road for this alternative would require fill
in the main channel of Bekkie's Creek. To maintain
hydrologic equilibrium, the existing channel would have to be
widened. This would result in the disturbance of 5400 square
feet of marshland, and about 900 cubic yards of excavation in
wetlands. In contrast, Alternate 2 will involve disturbance
of 4300 square feet of marshland and about 700 cubic yards of
excavation in wetlands. The relocated channel utilized in
Alternate 2 will compensate for the amount of channel filled
by the roadway widening so that less disturbance will have to
occur to maintain hydrologic equilibrium. Consequently, it
was determined that Alternate 2 was the least environmentally
damaging option.
implementation of all standard procedures and measures
will be undertaken to further minimize environmental impacts
of this project. This will include utilization of best
management practices and the implementation of NCDOT's
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan.
Enclosed you will find copies of the most recent
revisions to the application form and plan sheets for this
project. This project will be discussed at the interagency
Permit Review Meeting on May 19, 1994. If you need any
additional information, please call Mr. Gordon Cashin at
[phone].
Sincerely,
B. P. E.
Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. Jim Gregson, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. D. J. Bowers, PE, Division 3 Engineer
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit
BJO/gec
Please type or print. Czreftlly describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion; filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con
=I. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation
Attn: B.J. O'Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr
Address__2n Ray 253201
City Raleigh State NC
91 - -
7;p 27611 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized went
b. Project name (if any) State Project No.
6.503268 (8-2161)
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1561
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Rural
C. County Pender
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? -No
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Community Use
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Roadway will be for public use.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b: Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
6'-7' peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
f. Man-made features now on tract Yes (Bridge)
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Bekkie's Creek.
h.
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT i•.
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or ier). Bridge replacement with 3 @
1?' x 8'.reinforced concrete box cu vert
and approach roadway
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X Rural Other
How is the tract zoned by local government? The project i;
not in conflict with any plan, existing land USE
or zoning regulations.
How are ad*acent waters classified?
liigh Quality Water: Class SA. and Primary
Nursey Area
Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
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UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Emplece this section if the project includc: zuiy land
velopmenc.
Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
st ucturrsproposed N/A
Number of lots or parcels N/A
Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units pe.r acre...) N / A
Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resvurccs must
rtccive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days bcforc land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
m. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will. be taken to maintain established
public beach accossways or provide new access.
N/A
o. if the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
wyered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel .
(MLW) or WWI-) rho
'B ?.,
Boat basin
h. if applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submiaed to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
RU placed in
wetland or below
MHW
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300'+
See X
Section 15'+
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j. Have, these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N/A areas
k. Describe existing tmatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for examplc, surface runoff, sanitixy
wastewater, indusuial/commercial effluent. "wash
down").- N/A
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards -IGOE)" + cubic arrddsy?
.gyp
c. Type of material ._Peaty mu6 to medium dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include maxshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes (Marsh Land)
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
± 80 cubic yards
100014 - 1%doo
Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
Location of spoil disposal area N/A
Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water arras?
N/A
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
Amount of fill in cubic yards
i. Type of fill material
± 1000 cubic yards
rock fill
Source of fill material Quarry
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes
Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
.006 acres
]. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Standard NCOOT erosion control practices,
Silt fences, silt basins sediment and
caps, etc.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Highway construction equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Typc of bulkhead material N/A
e. -Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
meanhighwater N/A
f. Type of fill material
N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
12 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be.sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
Name
Address -
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment , Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in.the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
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PROPERTY OWNERS
1. CALVIN V. MOYE
382 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
.2. ROBERTA T. LANIER
2031 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
3. LANDON B. ANDERSON
520 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
4. CAMERON CO. LTD., PARTNERSHIP
P.O. BOX 3649
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28406
5. MARY L. BENSON
240 LEWIS ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TP ANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JP- DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
July 14, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Galamb
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John L. Williams
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Field Meeting for Project B-2161,
Bridge # 114 on SR 1561 in Pender County
over Bekkie's Creek
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
I would like to extend an invitation to you to attend a field
meeting for B-2161 to be held onsite on August 2, 1994 at
11:00 A.M. The purpose of this meeting is to try and
incorporate the comments of the environmental agencies with
the engineering concerns as well as to answer any remaining
questions. I would like to develop a plan agreeable to all
parties involved. The following have been invited to attend:
Tere Barrett DCM (CAMA)
Eric Galamb DEM
David Cox NCWRC
Fritz Rohde State Marine Fisheries
Abdul Rahmani NCDOT Hydraulics Unit
Anthony Houser NCDOT Roadway Design Unit
Gordon Cashin NCDOT Planning and Environmental
John Williams NCDOT Planning and Environmental
If you have any further comments or questions you would like
to discuss prior to the meeting please feel free to call me
the week of July 18 - 22. I will be back in the office from
my honeymoon on August 1 (I'm getting married). You can
reach me at [phone]. Attached is a location map of
the area. Thank you for you continued cooperation on this
project.
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LEGEND
POSSIBLE DETOUR
ROUTES
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
PENDER COUNTY
BRIDGE NO. 114 ON SR 1561
OVER
BEKKIE CREEK
8-2161
0 miles 2
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JUN-02-'94 THU 08:16 1D: TEL NU: Alub rug
April 29, 1994
TO: John Parker
THROUGH: Rich Carpenter
FROM: Fritz Rohde
SUBJECT: Bekkie's Creek bridge crossing
The Division of Marine Fisheries is opposed to this project.
Mullet Run (also known as Bekkie's Creek) is a designated Primary
Nursery Area with little adjacent development. A. healthy mixed
marsh borders the creek and consists mostly of $par ing, Juncus,
and jyp4. The creek provides a very productive nursery for the
early development of many estuarine species such as spot,
croaker, menhaden, flounders, blue crabs, and three species of
shrimp. The proposed project would cut-off approximately 700
feet of the creek from the main flow of the creek and 5000 square
feet of marsh would be destroyed (excavated). This is likely to
have negative effects upon the nursery. The part of the creek
cut off from the main flow will likely experience water quality
problems and increased siltation thus reducing its effectiveness
as a nursery area. The daily inundation of the marsh by the
tides flushes nutrients out of the marsh which many estuarine
organisms rely upon as a food source. It is likely the
excavation of 5000 square feet would have a negative impact on
these organisms. Is this project, as described, necessary?
Division staff have visited the site on several occasions and
found little evidence of the need for this work. Traffic is
minimal. 'rhe Division suggest simply replacing the bridge at its
current location. This was done on a similar project at Olde
Point.
-JUN-02-194 THU 08:14 ID: TEL NU: 41W8 Hui
7" North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission -
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker, Coordinator
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management, DEHNR
FROM: Richard D. Hamilton (&aao ?°ti?
N.C. wildlife Resources commission
DATE: May 3, 1994
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application for NCDOT,
SR 1561 bridge replacement over Bekkie's Creek,
off HWY 17, Pender County, North Carolina.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources COmmisaion(NCWRC)
has reviewed the subject application and biologists on our
staff are familiar with habitat values of the project area.
An onsite investigation was conducted on April 27, 1994 for
the purpose of assessing impacts to wildlife and fisheries
resources. Our comments are provided in accordance with
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48
Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et. seq.) and the
Coastal Area managemer?t Act (G-S. 113A-100 through 113A-
128).
The applicant proposes to increase load bearing
capacity and safety of the SR 1561 roadway at the Bekkie's
Creek bridge. Area waters are classified SA and designated
a Primary Nursery Area. As planned, the project would
involve relocation of the Bekkie's Creek channel and
bridging structure by filling approximately 6185 sq. ft. of
open water and excavating approximately 5000 sq. ft. of
SRartina Alternif lora, J_Wcus roemerian ss and Tvha
latifolia wetlands. Approximately 510 sq. ft. of mixed
wetland species would be filled to enlarge road shoulders.
Significant turbidity is expected to accompany excavation
and filling activities. In addition to these direct impacts
to high quality fish and wildlife habitats, the
JUN-02-'94 THU 08:15 ID: IEL NU: ulUU rUd
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resulting alteration to stream hydrology may eventually
dewater marsh along the filled channel and also reduce
stormwater treatment potential. Attempts to avoid or
minimize these impacts, if they were made, are
insufficiently described.
Therefore, we must find the project inconsistent with
NCWRC guidelines for conserving wetlands and aquatic
habitats and recommend permit denial. This agency would
more favorably review the project if it was modified to
avoid or minimize wetland and stream impacts, possibly using
guard rails between the road surface and Bekkie's Creek to
improve safety. Efforts to improve navigation across the
roadway would also be viewed favorably.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on
this application. If you need to discuss these comments or
if you need additional information, please call Bennett
Wynne at 919 522-9736 or David Cox at 919-528-9886.
BW/dc
CC! The Honorable Roy Gerodd Sowers III
Robert Curry, Manager, Habitat Conservation Program
David Cox, Highway Projects Coordinator
Bennett Wynne, District 2 Fisheries Biologist
Bobby Maddrey, District 2 Wildlife Biologist
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To: John Dorney p p. y
Planning Branch ;
APR 2 g 1994
jj
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMEi. „ r•.
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMEND -"IONS -
REVIEWER: GREGS
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKINS l"? - S S
DATE: April 27, 1994
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 94 PERMIT NO.: 94325 COUNTY: Pender
PROJECT NAME: NC Department of Transportation
PROJECT TYPE: Bridge PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: April 6, 1994
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030624
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Mullet Run
CLASS: SA STREAM INDEX #: 18-87-9-1
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed
WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: SM
WL REQUESTED: 0.126 WL ACR EST: Yes
WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: No MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Deny
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: No
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to replace the existing bridge across Mullet Run
with three box culverts located 350' to the south of the present location. This replacement design would
require the rechannelization of the creek at the new box culvert site and the filling of the creek at the old
bridge site.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: Individual Certification
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A
TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: 6185 sq. ft. WETLAND: 5510 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? Yes
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? Yes
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? No
94325.Apr
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MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERART RESTRICTIONS:
It is recommended that the project as proposed be denied. The project as proposed will
require the filling of 5510 sq. ft. of coastal marsh, 6185 sq. ft. of Primary Nursery Area waters,
would eliminate the navigability of the creek above this point, and would require a stable
meander of the creek (approximately 700 feet) to be cut off from the main flow of the creek.
The proposed new triple box culvert would be running full at MHW, providing zero navigational
clearance and potentially further restricting flow in a creek system that once had a width of
approximately 1000' where the current causeway is located. Because of road related impacts,
current flow in the creek is restricted to a 35' channel.
NC DOT has considered two alternatives for the proposed bridge replacement project.
Alternative 1 would result in the loss of 5400 sq. ft. of coastal marsh and would widen the
existing 35.5' bridge to 90'. Alternative 2 would result in the loss of 5510 sq. ft. of coastal
marsh and 6185 sq. ft. of open water and remove 700 feet of creek from the main channel. NC
DOT has chosen alternative 2 as the least environmentally damaging option. DOT's reason for
this choice is completely unclear. Two field visits to the proposed project site indicate that
traffic is very minimal. It should also be noted that broken up asphalt has been used in the
recent past to stabilize the causeway embankment, and some of this asphalt has been placed in
coastal marsh.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-
John Parker
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
April 6, 1994
NI MORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
John R. Parker
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NC Department of Transportation
Roger N. Schecter
Director
Project Location: Crossing S.R. 1561 across Bekkie's Creek off of Highway 17 in Pender Co.
Proposed Project: To widen S.R. 1561 and replace the bridge crossing Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run).
The plan involves re-channelizing Bekkie's Creek.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
April 26, 1994. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Tere Barrett at
extension 246. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Dept. of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Crossing State Road 1561 across Bekkie's Creek off of Highway
17 in Pender County.
Photo Index - 1989: 171-10, grid 16-f,g,h 1984: No Photo
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2417950 Y: 243000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 7/2/93, 7/13/93
Was Applicant Present - No Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 3/07/94
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pender County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, EW, PT, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Roadway, Bridge
Planned - Widened roadway, New bridge,
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Aster tenuifolius 25 s.f.
SSpartina alterniflora 185 s.f.
Mixed high marsh S artina p., 300 s.f.
Juncus r., Borrichia L)
Mixed marsh S artina a., 5000 s.f.
Juncus L, Typha L)
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
Open Water 6185 s.f.
High Ground 2500 s.f. 33,320 s. L
u)) 'rotas Area bisturaea: i . i ac.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC DOT proposes to widen State Road 1561 and replace the bridge crossing
Bekkies Creek (Mullet Run). The plan involves re-channelizing Bekkies Creek.
N-C DOT SR 1561
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4/04/94
The project site is located adjacent to and crossing Mullet Run, locally called Bekkie's Creek. This is
the southernmost run of Virginia Creek in Pender County. State Road 1561 crosses the creek with a
35.5' long bridge over a channel of the same width. The roadway here is 23' wide. The channel
averages 3.5' mlw on the north side of the bridge, and 5.5' mlw on the south side. The tidal amplitude
in this area is approximately 1'. At mean high water there is presently approximately 1.5' of clearance
under the bridge; at mean low water the clearance is approximately 2.5'.
Bekkie's Creek meanders through a healthy mixed marsh, consisting mostly of Spartina alterniflora,
Juncus roemerianus, and lypha latifolia. The creek averages 25' - 50' in width, and joins Virginia
Creek approximately 2150' north of the project site. The waters of Bekkie's Creek are classified SA
by the Division of Environmental Management. The area is designated Primary Nursery by the
Division of Marine Fisheries, and is closed to the taking of shellfish. The Pender County Land Use
Plan classifies the area as Conservation.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to replace the Bekkie's Creek crossing of State
Road 1561 because of the poor condition of the structure. The intent is to increase the load bearing
capacity of this roadway, as well as increasing safety. In order to accomplish this, DOT proposes a
minimum 22' roadway with 6' graded shoulders. Two alternatives were considered. The first involved
replacing the bridge in its present location to a length of 90'. This would require widening of the
roadway for 400' to the east of the bridge, with some fill in wetlands. This widening and concurrent
fill will also result from alternative 2. The first alternative, according to DOT, would require the
widening of the existing channel, resulting in the loss of 5400 square feet of marsh. I cannot confirm
these numbers. I have requested the calculations from which this total was derived, but have not
received them. Alternative 2 would result in the excavation of approximately 5000 square feet of this
same marsh. This was the alternative chosen by DOT and is the subject of this report.
Alternative 2 involves the rechannelization of the creek approximately 350' to the south of the present
bridge and channel site. The present channel would be filled, and replaced with a 72" corrugated steel
pipe. The roadway would have to be widened as in alternative 1, and a new channel would be cut
through coastal marsh. The new channel is proposed to be excavated to a bottom width of 30', sloping
back to a top cut of 501. The channel depth is proposed for -5' mean low water. The new channel
would involve the excavation of approximately 100' x 50' of mixed Spartina patens, Juncus
roemerianus, and 1 pha latifolia, and approximately 50' x 50' of existing roadway. This excavation
results in the removal of approximately 1000 cubic yards of wetland vegetation and substrate.
In place of a bridge, DOT proposes to place 3 box culverts, 10' in width, and 8' in height. This
structure would-be. 50' long as it crosses from one side of the roadway to the other. This structure is
to be buried into the substrate to 3'. This leaves approximately 5' x 10' for navigation. With this
structure, there is no navigation at high tide, and only l' at mean low tide. Though the flow area is
only reduced from a width of 35.5' to 30', it is also reduced to some degree by the friction and
resulting drag presented by the obstacles dividing this width into three barrels.
This project would require the filling of 25 square feet of Aster tenuifolius, 185 square feet of S artina
alterniflora, 300 square feet of mixed high marsh S artina ap tens, 'uncus roemerianus. Borrichia
frutescens and 6185 square feet of shallow bottom for fill and rip rap to stabilize the shoulders
(approximately 175' x 7' on the north side and 265' x 10' on the south side) and the filling of the
existing channel. This is anticipated to require approximately 1000 cubic yards of rock. Approximately
5000 square feet of mixed S artina alterniflora, Juncus roemerianus, and Typha latifoli a would be
excavated for the new channel, along with approximately 2500 square feet of high ground.
Best Management Practices will be employed to control sediment runoff during and after construction.
A portion of this work is to be accomplished within the existing right-of-way. Additional right-of-way
is being purchased.
The method of dredging, the location of the spoil site, the method of containing the spoil on site, as
well as any necessary authorizations are the responsibility of the contractor receiving the bid for this
work, and have not been addressed further in this application.
10. ANTICIPATED EMPACTS
The direct impacts from this project would be the filling of approximately 510 square feet of mixed
wetland species; the excavation of approximately 5000 square feet of mixed Spartina alterniflora,
Juncus roemerianus, and Typha latifolia; the filling of approximately 6185 square feet of open water;
the excavation of approximately 2500 square feet of high ground; and the filling of approximately
33,320 square feet of high ground. This does not include any impacts to be incurred by the placement
of the spoil.
The indirect impacts may be more important with this project, and have more potential for long term
effects. The project as proposed would take a stable meander of Bekkies Creek that stretches for
approximately 1000', and truncate it to approximately 150'. In so doing, circulation patterns are sure
to be changed. The ecosystem that has established some level of equilibrium will be destabilized. It
can be expected to take years to recover this level of stability in the immediate area. One can only
speculate how far from the project site the effects will be felt. While the shorter, straighter channel
may improve flushing upstream, there has been concern expressed by DEM that this will allow for less
treatment of stormwater moving into the system. Concern has been expressed by DMI, DMF, and
Spencer Rogers of Seagrant as to the potential short term detriments of this project on the estuarine
system. Water quality may also be effected by the division of a 30' channel into three boxes, and the
drag presented on the flow.
Lastly, the proposal reduces the navigability of the creek. Presently, navigation is hindered by the
elevation of the bridge constructed in the 1950's. At high tide, there is only 1.5' of clearance, and at
low tide 2.5'. However water depths in the creek provide a very navigable system. Replacement of
this bridge is a good opportunity to increase the navigability in accordance with the management
objective expressed in T15A: 07H .0207 (c). Though the area south of the bridge is undeveloped
presently, it does have the potential for development, and thus, public trust rights must be preserved
for this area. The proposed project would restrict navigation to three separate boxes, 10' wide with 5'
of the box above substrate, with no clearance at high tide and 1' of clearance at low tide.
Submitted by: T. Barrett Date: 4/4/94 Office: Wilmington
• • ?,. STATE's
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
P U NS' OF RANSPOIKT'A"f M
)AMEs B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
September 15, 1993
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: John Parker
Dear Sir:
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
SEP 233 _1993
DtYtSf ;,'V OF
COASTAL A?'.?NAGEMC I
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's
Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561 (B-2161, 6.503268).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) intends to replace the bridge over
Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561. An application for this project
was submitted June 21, 1993, and was found to be incomplete.
A site meeting was held with Tere Barrett of your Wilmington
office to discuss the application. At the meeting, she
requested several items of additional information which were
submitted by certified mail June 26, 1993. On August 17,
1993, Ms. Barrett requested additional revisions by
telephone. Enclosed you will find a revised permit
application that includes the requested corrections.
On plan sheet 2 of 6, the NCDOT right of way has been
shown. Lines which denoted the channel banks of the proposed
30' base channel have been removed to avoid confusion of them
being considered as fill in wetland symbols. The channel
base and top width have also been shown more clearly. The
channel excavation quantity has been corrected from 1000 +/-
cubic yards to 700 +/- cubic yards to correct an error
discovered in the revision process. This correction is also
shown on plan sheet 3 of 6 which shows the amount of
excavation in wetlands.
On sheet 4 of 6, section -A- has been redrawn correctly.
The mean low tide water surface elevation has been shown on
both Section -A- and Section -B- views. On Section -B- the
proposed 72" CSP incorrectly labeled as a 72" reinforced
concrete pipe (R.C.P.) with headwalls has been changed to
reflect the proposed 72" corrugated steel pipe (C.S.P.).
7
Ms. Barrett also asked if the existing channel was the
natural channel or if it was a channel change. The old
bridge survey report could not be found, but it is believed
that the existing channel is the natural channel due to its
meandering nature.
Design alternatives considered for this project were
discussed in our June 21, 1993 application. Additional
information was requested to verify that Alternate 2 was the
least environmentally damaging option. The following
information is provided:
Alternate 2 causes less detrimental impacts to the
environment. The proposed channel change in Alternate 2
involves disturbing 4300 square feet of marsh and +/- 700
cubic yards of excavation in wetlands while Alternate 1
requires widening of the existing channel which would involve
disturbing 5400 square feet of marsh and +/- 9000 cubic yards
of excavation in wetlands.
.We hope that this information will complete the
application. If you need any additional information, please
contact Mr. Gordon Cashin at (919) 733-9q'7U-.
Since ely, ,
B. 'Qui , PE
Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Tere Barrett, Coastal Management, Wilmington
District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. D.J. Bowers, PE, Division 3, Engineer
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit
BJO/gec
s-ype.or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
;Iopruenc-activities, including construction, excava-
on, filling, paving, land clearing, and scormwater con-
ol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
roject, write N/A (not applicable). Items I-4 and 3-9
lust be completed for all projects.
APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C. Will the project be for community, private, or
dame NC Dept. of Transportation commercial use?
Attn: B.J. O'Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr. Community Use
Address _pn Rnx n1
CiEYE e h State NC d. Describe the planned use of the pro
Zip 27611 Day phone [phone] Roadway will be for pub
Landowner or X Authorized acent
Projectname (if any) State Project No.
6.503268 (8-2161)
If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
SEP 25

4 LAND AND WATER D1VJ:u;04
CHARACTERISTICS COASTPI pt A?_S&W
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or

LOCATION OF PROPOSED National Geodetic Vertical Datum
PROJECT
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract

Street address or secondary road numbcr 6'-7' peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
SR 1561 e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
City, town, community, or landmark
Rural f. Man-made features now on tract Yes (Bridge)
County Pender
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
Is proposed work within city limits or planning the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
jurisdiction? No
Conservation Transitional
Name of body of water nearest project
' Developed Community
Bekkie
s Creek X Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? The project is
DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE in co with
any plan, existing land use
t
n

OF PROPOSED PROJECT
i.' or
zo
ning
regulations
How aread"acentwaters classified?
l
High Qua
ity Water: Class SA and Primary
Describe all development activities you propose (for Nursey Area
:example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead J. Has a professional archaeological survey beer.
,
or ppier). Bridge replacement with 3 C? carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
10' x 8'.reinforced concrete box cu vert
_and approach roadway.
'1
I00014 ••• AaOD
UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
)mplete this section if the project includes any land
;vslopment.
Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed N/A
Number of lots or parcels NIA
Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
M. Water supply source N/A
IL If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
'If applicable, has a seadimentatioa and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable . --
surfaces. such as. pavement, buildings, rooftops. -
_ N/A
List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrctc, to be used for paved surfaces.
NIA
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
Float? N/A .
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities.(excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in'Section 7): .
Access channel -
OYIL +) or OML)
Boat basin
Length Width Depth
550 • ..

300'+
See X
Section 75'+
See 7X
Section

o
mmm 4
If applicable, has a stormwater management plan Other {break-
been submitted to the Division of Environmental water, pier,
Management? N/A boat ramp,
Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste rock jetty)
waxer treatment facilities. Fill placed in
_ N/A
•wetland or below
1111FiW .
Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
- NIA areas
Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
Describe locatlon and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industri2Vcommercial effluent, "wash
down"). N/A
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards cubic yards
700
c. Type of material PeatY muck -to medium dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland.
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes (Marsh Land)
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
80 cubic yards
. r1A
1000W - Ado:
mensions of spoil disposal area c. Shoreline eArosion during preceding 12 months, in
N/A feet
cation of spoil disposal area N/A
you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
not, attach a letter granting permission from the
rner.
ill a disposal area be available for future
aintenance? N/A
so, where?
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
t e. -Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be elow
meanhigh water N/A
stp t 953
f. Type of fill material N/A
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGFMENIT
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
oes the disposal area include any marshland, In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
vamps, or water areas? ing items must be submitted:
N/A
rill the fill material be placed below mean high
ater? Yes
mount of fill in cubic yards
± 1000 cubic yards
ype of fill material rock fill
ource of fill material Quarry
Vill fill material be placed on marsh or other
ietlands? Yes
)imensions of the wetland to be filled
.006 acres
iow will excavated or fill material be kept on site
nld erosion controlled?
Standard NCDOT erosion control practices,
Silt fences, silt basins sediment and
caps, etc.
Nhat type of construction equipment will be used
;for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
iredge)? Highway construction equipment
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No U yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
uLStniment under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
12 x I 1 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description:)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be-sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
Name
Address -
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
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Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
4
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the ? day of 54FJ_6MPF_,192
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DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATIO
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
June 21, 1993
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: John Parker
Dear Sir:
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
JUN 2 8 1993
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's
Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561 (B-2161, 6.503268).
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
intends to replace the structurally deficient bridge over
Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 in the general vicinity of its
present location. The primary purposes for the replacement
are to improve safety and load carrying capacity on this
section of SR 1561. Overall poor condition of the bridge is
due to aging of the treated timber members and substandard
design.
In an attempt to minimize adverse impacts, two
alternatives were considered for this project. The first
involves replacing the bridge at its present location and the
second involves replacement south of the present bridge site
at a channel change. Both alternatives would detour traffic
off-site via US 17 and SR 1563 during the estimated eight-
month construction period of the project.
Alternate 1 requires replacement with a 90-foot long
bridge at the present structure site and widening SR 1561
between the vicinity of the present bridge site and a point
about 400 feet south. The proposed roadway widening requires
filling part of the existing 35-foot wide Bekkie's Creek
channel immediately adjacent to both sides of the road south
of the bridge. The roadway will be widened to a minimum 22-
foot pavement with six-foot graded and stabilized shoulders.
This width is required by current design standards for
collector roads with this level of traffic. This will also
correct the erosion problem that the shoulders are currently
experiencing. The combination of widening the road and
replacing the structure at its existing location will also
require widening of the channel by excavating in the adjacent
marsh.

Alternate 2 involves placement of a triple barrel box
culvert with each barrel at 10' x 8' about 350 feet south of
the present bridge site. A short channel change will divert
the main flow of Bekkie's Creek through this culvert. A 72"
corrugated steel pipe will be placed at the present bridge
site. The bottom of these structures is to be submerged
below ground levels of the respective channels. Length of
the culvert and pipe are sufficient to accommodate the
roadway widening. Alternative 2 will require widening of SR
1561 similar in scope to that proposed for Alternate 1
between the vicinity of the existing bridge site and a point
just south of the channel change.
Both alternatives require the widening of the roadway
shoulders. This widening will correct the eroding shoreline
and bring the roadway width.to modern standards. The
necessity of this widening led to the rejection of Alternate
1. Widening the road for this alternative would require fill
in the main channel of Bekkie's Creek. To maintain
hydrologic equilibrium, the existing channel would have to be
widened. This would result in the destruction of more marsh
habitat than will be taken by Alternate 2. The relocated
channel utilized in Alternate 2 will compensate for the
amount of channel filled by the roadway widening.
Consequently, it was determined that Alternate 2
(recommended) was the least environmentally damaging option.
Implementation of all standard procedures and measures
will be undertaken to further minimize environmental impacts
of this project. This will include utilization of best
management practices and the impleme_n_ta-ti-on- of NCDOT's
Erosion and Sedimentation an. \
By letter dated Ap i?1/9, 1993, the U.S. Army Corps of .
Engineers concurred wit cal exclusion determination
for this project. The CDOT is still required 0 obtain a
CAMA Major Development, ermit from your agency. The NCDOT
hereby requests that you eview this application for the
required permits. If you riip--e-d- any additional-information,
please call Mr. Gordon Ca-shin at (919) 733=9770.
Sincerely,
'Ou1 E.
Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. D. J. Bowers, PE; Division 3 Engineer
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit
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225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
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Elizabeth City
Route 6, Box 203
Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909
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P.O. Box 769
3411 Arendell Street
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
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Brunswick
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, N.C. 28405
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'Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects. b.
1 APPLICANT
C.
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation
Attn: B.J. O'Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr.
Address pn Rnx P-,Pn1
CityRaleigh State NC
9d.
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M 27611 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) State Project No.
6.503268 (B-2161)
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1561
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Rural
c. County
Pender
d.. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Bekkie's Creek
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Community Use
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Roadway will be for public use.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
6'-7' peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
f. Man-made features now on tract Yes (Bridge)
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of •
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X Rural Other
h.
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT i
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or ppper . Bridge replacement with 3 C
10' x 81.reinforced concrete box cu vert
and approach roadway.
How is the tract zoned by local government? The project is
not in conflict with any plan, existing land use
or zoning regulations.
How are adjacent waters classified?
High Quality Water: Class SA and Primary
Nursey Area
Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
3/91
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed N/A
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
g. List the materials. such as marl. paver stone, asphalt.
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these A facilities received state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). N/A
m. Water supply source
N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas

300'+
See X
Section 15'+
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 1000 + cubic yards
c. Typeofmaterial Peaty muck.to medium dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes (Marsh Land)
e. High ground excavation. in cubic yards
± 80 cubic yards
A On
LOOON - Ad00
Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
Location of spoil disposal area N/A
Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
Amount of fill in cubic yards ± 1000 cubic yards
i. Type of fill material rock fill
. Source of fill material Quarry
Will fill material be placed on marsh orother
wetlands? Yes
Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
.006 acres
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. 't'ype of bulkhead material N/A
e. -Amount of fill. in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
1. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Standard NCDOT erosion control practices,
Silt fences, silt basins sediment and
caps, etc.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Highway construction equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be•sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A •
LWON -- AdOD
Name
Address
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
SEE PERMIT APPLICATION
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-.
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project
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PROPERTY OWNERS
1 . CALVIN V. MOY E
382 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
ROBERTA T. LANIER
2031 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
3. LANDON B. ANDERSON
520 ORANGE STREET
jILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
-1. CAMERON CO. LTD., PARTNERSHIP
P.O. BON 3649
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28406
5. MARY L. BENSON
240 LEWIS ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
NC. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PENDER COUNTY
PROJECT 8.2270801 B-2161
BRIDGE # 114, SR1561 OVER
BEKKIE'S CREEK
SHEET- 6 -OF- 6 3-93
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
June 21, 1993
Cameron Company, LTD
P.O. Box 3649
Wilmington, North Carolina 28406
Dear Madam or Sir:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of the Bridge over
Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 adjacent
to your property. The existing bridge will be replaced with
a 3 barrel culvert approximately 350 feet south of the
present bridge site. The road at this location will be
closed for a period of about eight months during
construction.
Permits from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management
(CAMA) and N.C. Division of Environmental Management are
required for this work; these are being obtained by the NC
Department of Transportation. Since your property is
adjacent to the site, a copy of the permit application is
being provided for your review; however, no action is
required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA or Corps of Engineers representative, or
call Mr. Dennis Pipkin, NCDOT at 919-733-9770.
Sincerely,
fnn B. J 0' iE
Assis ant nager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JP- DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
June 21, 1993
Landon B. Anderson
520 Orange Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Dear Mr. Anderson:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of the Bridge over
Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561.
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 adjacent
to your property. The existing bridge will be replaced with
a 3 barrel culvert approximately 350 feet south of the
present bridge site. The road at this location will be
closed for a period of about eight months during
construction.
Permits from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management
(CAMA) and N.C. Division of Environmental Management are
required for this work; these are being obtained by the NC
Department of Transportation. Since your property is
adjacent to the site, a copy of the permit application is
being provided for your review; however, no action is
required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA or Corps of Engineers representative, or
call Mr. Dennis Pipkin, NCDOT at 919-733-9770.
Sincerely,
B
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,
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Assistant M ger
Planning and Environmental Branch

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. IR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
June 21, 1993
Roberta T. Lanier
2031 Sloop Point Road
Hampstead, North Carolina 28443
Dear Ms. Lanier:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of the Bridge over
Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561.
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 adjacent
to your property. The existing bridge will be replaced with
a 3 barrel culvert approximately 350 feet south of the
present bridge site. The road at this location will be
closed for a period of about eight months during
construction.
Permits from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management
(CAMA) and N.C. Division of Environmental Management are
required for this work; these are being obtained by the NC
Department of Transportation. Since your property is
adjacent to the site, a copy of the permit application is
being provided for your review; however, no action is
required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA or Corps of Engineers representative, or
call Mr. Dennis Pipkin, NCDOT at 919-733-9770.
Sincerely
B. O' uinn, PE
Assis ant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. IR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
June 21, 1993
Calvin P. Moye
382 Sloop Point Road
Hampstead, North Carolina 28443
Dear Mr. Moye:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of the Bridge over
Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 adjacent
to your property. The existing bridge will be replaced with
a 3 barrel culvert approximately 350 feet south of the
present bridge site. The road at this location will be
closed for a period of about eight months during
construction.
Permits from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management
(CAMA) and N.C. Division of Environmental Management are
required for this work; these are being obtained by the NC
Department of Transportation. Since your property is
adjacent to the site, a copy of the permit application is
being provided for your review; however, no action is
required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA or Corps of Engineers representative, or
call Mr. Dennis Pipkin, NCDOT at 919-733-9770.
Sincerely,
B. . O' ui , PE
Assi a' Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TP ANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR.
GOVERNOR
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, K.C. 27611-5201
SAM HUNT
S EC RETAKY
June 21, 1993
Mary L. Benson
240 Lewis Road
Hampstead, North
Dear Ms. Benson:
Carolina 28443
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of the Bridge over
Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace the bridge over Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561 adjacent
to your property. The existing bridge will be replaced with
a 3 barrel culvert approximately 350 feet south of the
present bridge site. The road at this location will be
closed for a period of about eight months during
construction.
Permits from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management
(CAMA) and N.C. Division of Environmental Management are
required for this work; these are being obtained by the NC
Department of Transportation. Since your property is
adjacent to the site, a copy of the permit application is
being provided for your review; however, no action is
required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA or Corps of Engineers representative, or
call Mr. Dennis Pipkin, NCDOT at 919-733-9770.
Sincerely,
r
i
B. O Quin , PE
Assi ananager
Planning and Environmental Branch

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SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
***EA('H T`'EM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A I'(-"R. NOT APPLI CABLE)
PERMIT YR: 91, PER-MITT NO: 0000823 COUNTY: PENDER
APPLICANT NAIuIE: NC DOT - REPLACE BRIDGE 114 ON SR 1561
PROJECT TYPE: REPLACE BRIDGE PEPU MIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #, I'x #. B-211-61
RCD_FROM CDA . DOT DATE FRM C:DA: 09/22/93
REG OFFICE: v1IRO RIVER AND SUB BAS=IN ?
STREAM CLASS.: STR INDEX NO:
WL IMPACT?: Y/N Wf TYPE:
W-T REQUESTED: L ACC -FST'?. Y/N
WL SCORE(#): WATER IMPACTED BY :FILL?: Y/N
HYDRO CNECT? : Y/ N MI TI-( ATION? : Y/N
MITIGATION TYPE: MITI GATION S.I7 E:
IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: Y/N
RECOITH??ENDATION (Circle One) : ISSUE ISSUE/COND DENY
C0Iv?VIENTS:
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Central Files
OCT 2 0 1993
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT. )R DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
September 15, 1993 (? R M
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Office of Coastal Management SEP 2 2IM
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources ??
WETLANDS 0R(13. 'P.O. Box 27687 WATERQtI-111-"
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: John Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Pender County, Replacement of Bridge over Bekkie's
Creek (Mullet Run) on SR 1561 (B-2161, 6.503268).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) intends to replace the bridge over
Bekkie's Creek on SR 1561. An application for this project
was submitted June 21, 1993, and was found to be incomplete.
A site meeting was held with Tere Barrett of your Wilmington
office to discuss the application. At the meeting, she
requested several items of additional information which were
submitted by certified mail June 26, 1993. On August 17,
1993, Ms. Barrett requested additional revisions by
telephone. Enclosed you will find a revised permit
application that includes the requested corrections.
On plan sheet 2 of 6, the NCDOT right of way has been
shown. Lines which denoted the channel banks of the proposed
30' base channel have been removed to avoid confusion of them
being considered as fill in wetland symbols. The channel
base and top width have also been shown more clearly. The
channel excavation quantity has been corrected from 1000 +/-
cubic yards to 700 +/- cubic yards to correct an error
discovered in the revision process. This correction is also
shown on plan sheet 3 of 6 which shows the amount of
excavation in wetlands.
On sheet 4 of 6, section -A- has been redrawn correctly.
The mean low tide water surface elevation has been shown on
both Section -A- and Section -B- views. On Section -B- the
proposed 72" CSP incorrectly labeled as a 72" reinforced
concrete pipe (R.C.P.) with headwalls has been changed to
reflect the proposed 72" corrugated steel pipe (C.S.P.).

Ms. Barrett also asked if the existing channel was the
natural channel or if it was a channel change. The old
bridge survey report could not be found, but it is believed
that the existing channel is the natural channel due to its
meandering nature.
Design alternatives considered for this project were
discussed in our June 21, 1993 application. Additional
information was requested to verify that Alternate 2 was the
least environmentally damaging option. The following
information is provided:
Alternate 2 causes less detrimental impacts to the
environment. The proposed channel change in Alternate 2
involves disturbing 4300 square feet of marsh and +/- 700
cubic yards of excavation in wetlands while Alternate 1
requires widening of the existing channel which would involve
disturbing 5400 square feet of marsh and +/- 9000 cubic yards
of excavation in wetlands.
We hope that this information will complete the
application. If you need any additional information, please
contact Mr. Gordon Cashin at [phone].
Since ely, ,
B. 'Qui , PE
Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Tere Barrett, Coastal Management, Wilmington
District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. D.J. Bowers, PE, Division 3, Engineer
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit
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P.O. Box 27687
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28,1102
(919) 2514631
Washington
P.O. Box 1507
1424 Carolina Avenue
Washington, N.C. 27889
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'lease type or print. Carer.!ily describe all anticipated
ieyelopment activities, including construction, excava-
ion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
mi. If the requested information is not relevant to your
)roject, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
nust be completed for all projects.
I APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-2YEP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C.
Name NC Dept. of Transportation
Attn: B.J. O'Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr.
Address-2n Rnx 25?)n1
Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Community Use
City Raleigh Start 1 NC - d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Roadway will be for public use.
Zip 27611 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized agent
Project name (if any) State Project No.
6.503268 (B-2161)
4 LAND AND WATER
If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the CHARACTERISTICS
owner's name and address.
LOCATION OF PROPOSED -.
PROJECT
Street address or secondary road number
SR 1561
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
City, town, community, or landmark
Rural f. Man-made features now on tract Yes (Bridge)
County Pender g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification
f
Is proposed work within city limits or planning o
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
jurisdiction? No
Conservation Transitional
Name of body of water nearest project
' Developed Community
Bekkie
s Creek X Rural other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? The project is
DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE not in
any plan, existing land use
n

OF PROPOSED PROJECT
i. o
r zoning
regulations
How are ad)*acent waters classified?
fligh Quality Water: Class SA and Primary
Describe all development activities you propose (for Nursey Area
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead J. Has a professional archaeological survey been
,
or ppier). Bridge replacement with 3 carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
10' x 8'.reinforced concrete box culvert
and approach roadway.
91
100014 -- Ad00
UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
replete this section if the project includes any land
elopment.
Type and number of buildings, facilities, or M. Water supply source
structurrsproposed N/A
Number of lots or parczIs N/A
Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A
If the proposed project will disturb mom than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
Lf applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
Give the perczntage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of pro posed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
coveted in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
List the materials, such as maxi, paver stone, asphalt, Access channel
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. (MLW) or (NWL)
N/A
Boat basin
Lf applicable, has a stormwater management plan Other (break-
been submitted to the Division of Environmental water, pier,
Management? N/A boat ramp,
rockjetty)
Describe proposed sewage dispsal and/or waste
water treatment facilities. Fitt placed in
N/A wetland or below
MHW
Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N/A areas
Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industriai/commercial effluent. "wash
down"). N/A

300'+
See X
Section i5'+
See 7X
Section

b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 4!98e-± cubic yards
00 .
c. Typeofmaterial Peaty muck-to medium dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes (Marsh Land)
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
± 80 cubic yards
1000(4 - AdOJ
mensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
cation of spoil disposal area N/A
you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
not, attach a letter granting permission from the
,rner.
'ill a disposal area be available for future
aintenance? N/A
so, where?
oes the disposal area include any marshland,
vamps, or water areas?
N/A
/ill the fill material be placed below mean high
'ater? Yes
mount of fill in cubic yards
'ype of fill material
± 1000 cubic yards
rock fill
ource of fill material Quarry
Vill fill material be placed on marsh orother
vetlands? Yes
)imensions of the wetland to be filled
.006 acres
iow will excavated or fill material be kept on site
ind erosion controlled?
Standard NCDOT erosion control practices,
Silt fences, silt basins sediment and
caps, etc.
What type of construction equipment will be used
;for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
hedge)? Highway construction equipment
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal waterlevel N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, m
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. -Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
12 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 71.0203 for a detailed description:)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be-sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront(riparian)landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
4
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the 14 day of S al 19-P
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PROPERTY OWNERS
1. CALVIN V. MOYE
382 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
•2. ROBERTA T. LANIER
2031 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
: 3 . LANDON B. ANDERSON
020 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
4. CAMERON CO. LTD., PARTNERS HIP
P.O. BOX 3649
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28406
0. MARY L. BENSON
240 LEWIS ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
NC. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PENDER COUNTY
PROJECT 8.2270801 B-2161
BRIDGE # 114, SR1561 OVER
BEKKIE'S CREEK
SHEET_ 6 - OF- 6 - 3-93
Rev. 8- RS
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)' 7
NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public
notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation in Pender County, filed an application on March 7, 1994, for a
permit from the Division of Coastal Management to develop in an Area of Environmental
Concern and for certification from the Division of Environmental Management that a
discharge of fill material in project wetlands will not violate applicable water quality
standards.
According to said application the NC Department of Transportation proposes to widen
State Road 1561 and replace the bridge crossing Bekkies Creek (Mullet Run). The plan
involves re-channelizing Bekkies Creek.
A copy of the entire application and additional information may be examined (or
copies furnished upon request and payment of reproduction costs) during normal business
hours at the office of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal
Management, and Division of Environmental Management, located at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405, 919/395-3900.
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take final action on this
?water quality certification on or before May 16, 1994. The issuance of the CAMA Major
Development permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this projected date
depending upon the nature of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may
result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Roger N. Schecter,
Director, Division of Coastal Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
May 10, 1994 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and to Mr. John Dorney,
Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
May 5, 1994 for consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later comments on
the CAMA application will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision.
Project modifications may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and
federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon request.
PUBLISHED ON: Wednesday, April 20, 1994
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGETMdIENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT $ 1994
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Dept. of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Crossing State Road 1561 across Bekkie's Creek off of Highway
17 in Pender County.
Photo Index - 1989: 171-10, grid 16-f,g,h 1984: No Photo
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2417950 Y: 243000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 7/2/93, 7/13/93
Was Applicant Present - No Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 3/07/94
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pender County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, EW, PT, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Roadway, Bridge
Planned - Widened roadway, New bridge,
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Aster tenuifolius 25 s. f.
SSartina alterniflora 185 s.f.
Mixed high marsh (SpAdina p., 300 s. f.
Juncus r., Borrichia L
Mixed marsh (Spartina a., 5000 s.f.
Juncus r., T)pha 1.)
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
Open Water 6185 s.f.
High Ground 2500 s.f. 33,320 s, f.
k ) XMAI L-HI-ra "IJLUUMU: 1.1 dG.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC DOT proposes to widen State Road 1561 and replace the bridge crossing
Bekkies Creek (Mullet Run). The plan involves re-channelizing Bekkies Creek.
NC DOT SR 1561
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4/04/94
The project site is located adjacent to and crossing Mullet Run, locally called Bekkie's Creek. This is
the southernmost run of Virginia Creek in Pender County. State Road 1561 crosses the creek with a
35.5' long bridge over a channel of the same width. The roadway here is 23' wide. The channel
averages 3.5' mlw on the north side of the bridge, and 5.5' mlw on the south side. The tidal amplitude
in this area is approximately 1'. At mean high water there is presently approximately 1.5' of clearance
under the bridge; at mean low water the clearance is approximately 2.5'.
Bekkie's Creek meanders through a healthy mixed marsh, consisting mostly of Spina alterniflora,
Juncus roemerianus, and Typha latifolia. The creek averages 25' - 50' in width, and joins Virginia
Creek approximately 2150' north of the project site. The waters of Bekkie's Creek are classified SA
by the Division of Environmental Management. The area is designated Primary Nursery by the
Division of Marine Fisheries, and is closed to the taking of shellfish. The Pender County Land Use
Plan classifies the area as Conservation.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to replace the Bekkie's Creek crossing of State
Road 1561 because of the poor condition of the structure. The intent is to increase the load bearing
capacity of this roadway, as well as increasing safety. In order to accomplish this, DOT proposes a
minimum 22' roadway with 6' graded shoulders. Two alternatives were considered. The first involved
replacing the bridge in its present location to a length of 90'. This would require widening of the
roadway for 400' to the east of the bridge, with some fill in wetlands. This widening and concurrent
fill will also result from alternative 2. The first alternative, according to DOT, would require the
widening of the existing channel, resulting in the loss of 5400 square feet of marsh. I cannot confirm
these numbers. I have requested the calculations from which this total was derived, but have not
received them. Alternative 2 would result in the excavation of approximately 5000 square feet of this
same marsh. This was the alternative chosen by DOT and is the subject of this report.
Alternative 2 involves the rechannelization of the creek approximately 350' to the south of the present
bridge and channel site. The present channel would be filled, and replaced with a 72" corrugated steel
pipe. The roadway would have to be widened as in alternative 1, and a new channel would be cut
through coastal marsh. The new channel is proposed to be excavated to a bottom width of 30', sloping
back to a top cut of 50'. The channel depth is proposed for -5' mean low water. The new channel
would involve the excavation of approximately 100' x 50' of mixed Spina patens, Juncus
roemerianus, and Typha latifolia, and approximately 50' x 50' of existing roadway. This excavation
results in the removal of approximately 1000 cubic yards of wetland vegetation and substrate.
In place of a bridge, DOT proposes to place 3 box culverts, 10' in width, and 8' in height. This
structure would be 50' long as it crosses from one side of the roadway to the other. This structure is
to be buried into the substrate to 3'. This leaves approximately 5' x 10' for navigation. With this
structure, there is no navigation at high tide, and only l' at mean low tide. Though the flow area is
only reduced from a width of 35.5' to 30', it is also reduced to some degree by the friction and
resulting drag presented by the obstacles dividing this width into three barrels.

This project would require the filling of 25 square feet of Aster tenuifolius, 185 square feet of S artina
alterniflora, 300 square feet of mixed high marsh S artina patens, 'u? ncus roemeri anus, Borrichia
frutescens and 6185 square feet of shallow bottom for fill and rip rap to stabilize the shoulders
(approximately 175' x 7' on the north side and 265' x 10' on the south side) and the filling of the
existing channel. This is anticipated to require approximately 1000 cubic yards of rock. Approximately
5000 square feet of mixed SSpartina alterniflora, Juncus roemerianus, and Tvna latifolia would be
excavated for the new channel, along with approximately 2500 square feet of high ground.
Best Management Practices will be employed to control sediment runoff during and after construction.
A portion of this work is to be accomplished within the existing right-of-way. Additional right-of-way
is being purchased.
The method of dredging, the location of the spoil site, the method of containing the spoil on site, as
well as any necessary authorizations are the responsibility of the contractor receiving the bid for this
work, and have not been addressed further in this application.
10. ANTICIPATED EVIPACTS
The direct impacts from this project would be the filling of approximately 510 square feet of mixed
wetland species; the excavation of approximately 5000 square feet of mixed SSpartina altemiflora,
Juncus roemerianus, and Typha latifolia; the filling of approximately 6185 square feet of open water;
the excavation of approximately 2500 square feet of high ground; and the filling of approximately
33,320 square feet of high ground. This does not include any impacts to be incurred by the placement
of the spoil.
The indirect impacts may be more important with this project, and have more potential for long term
effects. The project as proposed would take a stable meander of Bekkies Creek that stretches for
approximately 1000', and truncate it to approximately 150'. In so doing, circulation patterns are sure
to be changed. The ecosystem that has established some level of equilibrium will be destabilized. It
can be expected to take years to recover this level of stability in the immediate area. One can only
speculate how far from the project site the effects will be felt. While the shorter, straighter channel
may improve flushing upstream, there has been concern expressed by DEM that this will allow for less
treatment of stormwater moving into the system. Concern has been expressed by DEM, DMF, and
Spencer Rogers of Seagrant as to the potential short term detriments of this project on the estuarine
system. Water quality may also be effected by the division of a 30' channel into three boxes, and the
drag presented on the flow.
Lastly, the proposal reduces the navigability of the creek. Presently, navigation is hindered by the
elevation of the bridge constructed in the 1950's. At high tide, there is only 1.5' of clearance, and at
low tide 2.5'. However water depths in the creek provide a very navigable system. Replacement of
this bridge is a good opportunity to increase the navigability in accordance with the management
objective expressed in T15A: 07H .0207 (c). Though the area south of the bridge is undeveloped
presently, it does have the potential for development, and thus, public trust rights must be preserved
for this area. The proposed project would restrict navigation to three separate boxes, 10' wide with 5'
of the box above substrate, with no clearance at high tide and 1' of clearance at low tide.
Submitted by: T. Barrett Date: 4/4/94 Office: Wilmington
t':ease type.orprint. Care lily describe all anticipated
deveL,opment-activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items I-4 and 3-9
must be corhpleted for all projects.
I APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM_& P-2.
b. Is the.proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C.' Will the project be for community, private, or
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation commercial use?
Attn: B.J. 0`Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr. Community Use
Address On Bay 25201
Ciry Raleich State NC d
91 -
Z p 27611 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized agent
Project name (if any) - State Proiect No.
6.503268 (8-2161)
c. If the applicant is not Lhe landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1561
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Rural
c. County Pender
i. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
Name of body of water nearest project
Bekkie's Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Describe the planned use of the project.
Roadway will be for pubc?,s,, t_ ?4?.,
L
SEP L),S t99
4 LAND AND WATER D1VIS10".N OF
CHARACTERISTICS COASTAL MANAGEjALffl
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
peaty muck underlain by loose to
medium dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh Land
f. Man-made features now on tract Yes (Bridge)
What is the CAIvIA Land Use Plan. Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X Rural Ocher
h.
?. Describe all development activities you propose (for
cxample, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or oier). Bridge replacement with 3 @
10' x 8'-reinforced concrete box cu vert
and approach roadway.
How is the tract zoned by local government? The project is
not in conflict with any plan, existing land use
or zoning regulations.
How are adJ"acent waters classified?
High Quality Water: Class SP, and Primary
Nursey Area
Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
,191
100044 ••• ).ao0
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
complete this section if the project includes any land
levelopment,
L Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structuresproposed N/A
b. Number of lots or parcels NI A
c Density (Give the number of residcridal wzuts and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an elusion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
wnuol plaxi been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources?..._ N/A ?._ ..
f+ Glve the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable .
surfaces. such as.pavcmerlt, buildings, rooff6ps.
N/A
g_ List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N / A
h Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
4.-
m. Water supply source NIA
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
publi? betach a=ssways or provide new access.
o. If thr. project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
5 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a, Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities .(excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7). .
Access channel
(.MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (bmak-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Dili placed in
wetland or below'
MHW
I Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N A ' " areas
k. Describe existing treatment facilities, b.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/wmmercial effluent, "wash
down"), N/A
C.
Length Width Depth
s. ,

300'+ See X
Section See X
Section

Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards -144G&± cubic yards
7DD
Typeofmaterial Peaty muck-to medium dense sand
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes (Marsh Land)
C. Nigh ground excavation, in cubic yams
80 cubic Yards

LOOOH - .IdOO
)imensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
w
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c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
.ocation of spoil disposal area N/A d.
e.
)o you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
'f not, attach a letter granting permission from the
)weer. f.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
Amount of fill in cubic yards ± 1000 cubic yards
Type of fill material rock `Lill
Source of fill material Quarr
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes
Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
.006 acres
How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Standard NCDOT erosion control practices,
Silt fences, silt basins sediment and
caps, etc.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Highway construction equipment
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
Typc of bulkhead material N/A
da >? fll?
-Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be p 'I i . below
meanhigh water N/A
2t 993
Type of fill material N/A
DIVISION OF'
COASTAL MANA"GEIVIDi
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
12 x 1 I white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 77.0203 for a detailed description:)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be-sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normai water level N/A -
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PROPERTY OWNERS
1 . CAL%'I\ V. MOPE
382 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, FORTH CAROLINA 28443
2. ROBERTA T. LANIER
2031 SLOOP POINT ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443
3. LANDON 3. ANDERSON
620 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
4. CAMERON CO. LTD., PARTNERSHIP
P.O. BOX 3649
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28406
6. MARY L. BENSON
240 LEWIS ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, NORTH CAROLINA 28443

NC. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PENDER COUNTY
PROJECT 8.2270801 B-2161
BRIDGE # 114, SR1561 OVER
BEKKIE'S CREEK
SHEET 6 OF 6 3-93
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TRANSMITTAL SLIP DATE
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ACTION
NOTE AND FILE ? PER OUR CONVERSATION
? NOTE AND RETURN TO ME ? PER YOUR REQUEST
? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ? FOR YOUR APPROVAL
? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS ? FOR YOUR INFORMATION
? PLEASE ANSWER - FOR YOUR COMMENTS
? PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ? SIGNATURE
? TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ? INVESTIGATE AND REPORT
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JP- SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
February 16, 1993
District Engineer
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Army Corps of Engineers 2 3 ,993
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
WE(LANOS GROUP
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch " WATER UALITYSECTION
Dear Sir:
Subject: Pender County, Proposed replacement of Bridge No.
114 on SR 1561 over Bekkie's Creek (Mullet Run),
State Project Number 8.2270801, Federal Aid Number
BRZ-1561(2), T.I.P. Number B-2161.
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 requesting an individual
permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in
accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued November
22, 1991, by the Corps of Engineers. The provisions of
Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations will be
followed in the construction of the project.
We anticipate that 401 General C,
(Categorical Exclusion) will apply to
providing one copy of the CE document
Department of Environment, Health and
Division of Environmental Management,
artification No. 2734
this project, and are
to the North Carolina
Natural Resources,
for their review.
We,anticipate that a permit will be required from the
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Coastal Management, for this project.
DOT will apply directly to DEHNR for that permit when plans
have been developed.

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If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call Gordon Cashin at 733-9770.
Sincerely-
B. J. 0 Qui n
Ass tant M nager
Planning and Environmental Branch
BJO/gec
Attachment
cc: Mr. Scott McClendon, COE, Wilmington
ir. John Dorney, NCEHNR, DEM
Mr. John Parker, NCEHNR, DCM/Permit Coordinator
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, PE, State Highway Engineer-Design
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John L. Smith, Jr., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. D.J. Bowers, PE, Division 3 Engineer
Mr. Ormond Bliss, PE, Project Planning Engineer
Mr. Davis Moore, Planning and Environmental Branch
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Pender County
Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 114
on
SR 1561
over
Bekkie's Creek
(Mullet Run)
State Project No. 8.2270801
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1561(2)
B-2161
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
and
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
APPROVED:
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Date 1. 0-.-'Ward, PE, Manager
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1'r`Planning and Environmental
6ate ?kNic ola . Graf, PE
Divisi n Administrator, FHWA
Branch, NCDOT
Pender County
Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 114
on
SR 1561
over
Bekkie's Creek
(Mullet Run)
State Project No. 8.2270801
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1561(2)
B-2161
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
September 1992
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
Ormond Bliss
Project Planning Engineer
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Wayne El i ott SE At '9rz
Bridge Project Planning Engineer, Unit Head i 7754
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. Franklin Vick, P.E., sista anager
Planning and Environmental Branch
The proposed project is part of the Federal Aid Bridge Replacement
Program and is scheduled for construction during federal fiscal year (FFY)
1994 by the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT)
1993-1999 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). It has been
classified a Federal "categorical exclusion" (CE). This environmental
documentation includes NCDOT's recommendations for the project. Location
of the proposed activity including two alternatives are shown on the
attached Figures 1 and 2.
I. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
The North Carolina Board of Transportation is proposing replacement
of the structurally deficient Bridge No. 114 in the general vicinity of
its present location.
Principle purpose of the replacement is to improve safety and load
carrying capacity along SR 1561 which is designated a minor collector
route. Overall poor condition of the structure is brought about by aging
of its treated timber members. And, its clear roadway width is only
slightly greater than that of the approach pavement. These less than
desirable operating conditions for traffic along the road in the bridge
area are reflected by the structure's current low sufficiency rating of
27.4.
II. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Dredging a new channel for Bekkie's Creek crossing existing SR 1561
about 350 feet south of the present bridge and construction of a triple
barrel box culvert replacement under the road at this Alternate 2 site is
proposed. Widening the road and placement of twin pipes at the existing
bridge site are proposed in conjunction with such replacement. Traffic is
to be detoured off-site via US 17 and SR 1563 during the estimated
eight-month construction period of the project. Present estimated total
cost is $255,000 compared with $243,000 assessed in the 1993-1999 TIP.
The Division 03 office has expressed general concurrence with the
above recommendations.
III. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
Implementation of all standard procedures and measures will be
undertaken to minimize environmental impacts of this project. Special
and/or unique environmental commitments are unnecessary.
An area of ' acted wetland is immediately south of the existing
bridge site. Na ionwide Section 404 Permit provisions for Minor Road
Crossing Fi# - expected to be applicable (33 CFR 330.5[a]). The
approxim a -acre 1 s of submerged wetlands for implementation of the
recommen Altern 2 pictured on Figure 2 will be mitigated by the
following measures;
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Habitat for submerged aquatic vegetation will be largely restored by
the proposed channel change and associated culvert which is proposed
to be designed with a submerged bottom
Utilization of best management practices incorporated as part of
project design in accordance with (33 CFR 330.6)
Implementation of NCDOT's Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in
cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development (DEHNR)
IV. EXISTING CONDITIONS
Roadwav and Bridge
SR 1561 in the vicinity of the proposed project is a two-lane
secondary highway with no control of access (driveways, intersections, and
warranted traffic signals are allowed). It is not on the federal aid
highway system but is designated a collector route on the functional
classification system for Pender County.
Pavement width is 18 feet with grass shoulders ranging between three
and six feet wide. Profile of the facility is flat in the immediate
vicinity of the bridge but the roadway is on a slight upgrade proceeding
northward. South of Bridge No. 114 the road and its shoulders are
bordered on each side by the main channel of Bekkie's Creek (designated
Mullet Run on US Geodetic Survey maps) for about 300 feet. Shoulders are
being eroded in this area because of the channel proximity, absence of
proper erosion protection, and low elevation of both the pavement and its
bordering shoulders.
Built during 1950, the two-span treated timber Bridge No. 114 has a
total length of 35 feet rendering each span an average of 17.5 feet.
Overlain with a 2.5-inch thickness of asphalt wearing surface, the timber
deck has a 22-foot, nine-inch clear roadway width. Oriented in a
northwest/ southeast direction, the bridge is on vertical and horizontal
tangents (flat and straight). It is presently posted at eight tons for
single unit vehicles and 14 tons for truck-tractor, semi trailers (TTST)
The sufficiency rating of 27.4 during April 1992 compares to a maximum of
100 for a new structure meeting current design standards.
This proposed replacement is the only highway related proposal
scheduled within the immediate area by North Carolina's present TIP.
Development and Utilities
Very sparse density development presently exists along SR 1561 in the
immediate vicinity of this project. Very little potential presently
exists for increased development in the immediate area. This is due to
the rural character of the general area plus the presence of salt marsh
wetlands south of the bridge adjacent to the meandering Bekkie's Creek.
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An overhead wire utility line is carried on timber poles adjacent to
the east side of the SR 1561 about 30 feet off the pavement centerline.
Utilities are not attached to the present bridge.
Existing and Future Traffic
Existing 1992 average annual daily traffic (AADT) of slightly greater
than 800 vehicles is estimated to increase to 900 vehicles during the
currently scheduled construction year of 1994. The daily traffic is
somewhat greater during late spring and summer months. The AADT is
projected to increase to 1,800 vehicles during the planning year 2014.
These volumes include 2% TTST and 4% dual tire trucks (DTT).
V. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND COST ESTIMATES
Alternatives
The following two alternatives were investigated for the proposed
bridge replacement. Both are along the existing SR 1561 alignment,
varying only to the degree of location and classification of the proposed
replacement structure described as follows:
Alternate 1 - Replacement with a bridge at the present structure
site and detouring SR 1561 traffic off-site via US 17
and SR 1563 during construction
Alternate 2 - Replacement with a triple-barrel box culvert at a
(Recommended) proposed channel change south of the present bridge
site, and detouring traffic off-site during
construction
The above described off-site detour can conveniently carry SR 1561 traffic
during the estimated construction period for implementing either of the
two alternate proposals. Due to this convenience plus the additional cost
and potential effects on sensitive wetlands which would result from
construction of an on-site temporary detour, such a detour is not
considered reasonable in conjunction with either alternate proposition.
Additional road user cost for use of the proposed off-site detour during
an estimated construction period of about eight months will total
approximately $200,000.
Replacement of the bridge along relocation alignments in the general
area was not considered in detail. This is due to resulting magnitude of
permanent impacts on wetlands south of the present bridge site and
somewhat inferior alignment compared with that existing. Also, project
cost would escalate due to necessary additional roadway approach work and
associated right of way costs plus required mitigations for marine wetland
loss.
Description of Investigated Alternatives
Alternate 1 requires replacement with a 90-foot long bridge at the
present structure site and widening SR 1561 between the vicinity of the
present bridge site and a point about 400 feet south. The proposed
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roadway widening requires filling of part of the existing approximately
35-foot wide Bekkie's Creek channel immediately adjacent to both sides of
the road south of the bridge. Such fill is necessary to widen the narrow
pavement and presently eroding narrow shoulders here so that current
design standards can be provided in association with the proposed
replacement structure. This proposal would require displacement of much
more marshland above the water surface than would be the case with
Alternate 2 because Alternate 2 does not require widening the existing
channel.
Alternate 2 involves a short channel change located about 350 feet
south of the present bridge site, placement of a new triple barrel box
culvert with each barrel at 10 feet by eight feet at the channel change,
placement of twin 72-inch pipes at the present bridge site, and widening
SR 1561 similar in scope to that proposed with Alternate 1 between the
vicinity of the present bridge site and a point just south of the channel
change. But unlike with Alternate 1, this roadway widening would not
require subsequent channel widening and associated marshland displacement.
And, the channel change will serve to reestablish the underwater wetland
habitat displaced in association with SR 1561 widening in the area.
Estimated Costs
Estimated costs of each alternative for replacing this structure are
as follows:
Recommended
Alternate I Alternate 2
Remove Existing Bridge $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Replacement Structure(s) 150,000* 100,000**
Roadway Approaches 80,000 90,000
Engineering and Contingencies 36,000 31,000
Right of Way and Utilities 29,000 29,000
TOTALS $ 300,000 $ 255,000
*Includes 90-foot long, 28-foot clear roadway width new bridge at site
of existing structure
**Includes triple barrel box culvert with each barrel at 10 feet by
8 feet at proposed channel change plus twin 72-inch pipes at site
of existing bridge
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Classification of this project as a Categorical Exclusion is
considered appropriate due to its scope and the lack of substantial
impacts on the human and natural environments as they presently exist in
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the project area. This finding is confirmed by preliminary findings of
North Carolina environmental review agencies and the Environmental Unit of
NCDOT summarized as follows:
Displacement of Residences and Businesses
Displacement of residences and businesses will not occur in
association with the implementation of this proposed project.
Impacts on Endangered Species
On 16 March 1992, the US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the
following 10 federally protected species within Pender County:
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) - Endangered
Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) - Endangered
Ridley's sea turtle (Lepidochelys Kempi) - Endangered
Cooley's meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi) - Endangered
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) - Endangered
American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana) - Proposed
Endangered
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) - Threatened
Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) - Threatened
Green sea toitle (Chelonia mydas) - Threatened
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)* - Threatened
* Although a threatened species, the alligator does not have
federally protected status within North Carolina.
No impacts to these species will occur from the previously described
proposed project activities because habitat zones likely to be impacted
are not suitable for the occurrence of any of the species.
Further, the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program files were
consulted to determine if any State-protected flora or fauna (plants or
animals) exist in the project area. There are no records of such species
living in the project vicinity.
Wetland and Water Quality
The project will intensify short-term siltation and sedimentation
during wet weather periods in the immediate area of proposed construction
of temporary connectors and permanent bridge approach slabs. Potential
adverse effects on affected resources will be minimized by the
contractor's use of applicable measures of Title 23, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 650, Subpart B (23 CFR 650.8) and/or Article
107-13 ("Control of Erosion, Siltation, and Pollution") of NCDOT's
Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. These regulations
include an erosion and sedimentation control program developed by the
North Carolina Division of Highways, adopted by the NC Board of
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Transportation, and approved by the NC Sedimentation Control Commission.
In view of these measures and project scope, accidental discharge of
dredged or fill materials into the river is not likely.
Regional ground water elevations will not be affected adversely due
to the very limited scope of this proposed action. Effects on water
quality in the project area will be minor with implementation of
previously described applicable preventive construction measures.
Farmlands
The project will have no direct impacts on farmlands.
Historical. Architectural. and Archaeological Resources
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources usually asks for
notification if any of the studied alternatives will either displace or be
located next to any pre-World War II structures. No such buildings exist
in the project area. And, the 42-year old treated timber bridge is
not historic. Therefore, structures of historical significance will not
be affected.
Cultural Resources also advised on 10 January 1992 that there are no
known archaeological sites in the proposed project area.
Consequently, construction of either of the two alternatives would
not affect any significant structures or archaeological remains that are
listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Use of any off-site borrow area(s) will need prior approval from the
NC Department of Cultural Resources (DCR) to minimize the potential for
affecting such resources. Additional approval of the use of such site(s)
also will be required from the NC Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources (DEHNR). Such authorization will assist in protecting
the natural environment of such areas.
Traffic and Construction Noise
Significant traffic and construction noise impacts are unlikely to
occur since existing traffic will be moved no closer to any existing
receptors in the project area. Construction noise impacts on adjacent
properties will not be major in view of existing ambient noise levels
precipitated by SR 1561 traffic and the absence of developments in the
project area. Also, construction activities are usually conducted only
during daylight hours along projects of the nature of this one.
Therefore, traffic noise reports are considered unnecessary and noise
assessment requirements of 23 CFR 772 should not apply to this proposed
action. Additional highway traffic noise reports consequently are
unnecessary.
Air Quality
The project is located in the Southern Coastal Plain Air Quality
Control Region. The ambient air quality for Pender County has been
determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality
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Standards. Federal conformity procedures of 23 CFR 770 do not apply since
this project is located in an area where the State Implementation Plan
(SIP) does not contain transportation control measures. This evaluation
completes the assessment requirements of 23 CFR 770. Additional reports
are not required.
VII. RECOMMENDED ALTERNATE
The Alternate 2 proposal is recommended in view of its long term
design advantages when compared to Alternate 1. It has acceptable design
in that present roadway limitations will be improved without having
substantial adverse effects on the surrounding environment. Safety will
be enhanced by the elimination of a structurally deteriorating and
functionally obsolete bridge plus stabilization of deteriorating shoulder
conditions south of the present bridge site. Although traffic will be
required to detour via other routes in the area during the approximate
eight-month construction period, most is not expected to require
substantial additional travel time nor distance.
The proposed replacement structure is a triple barrel reinforced box
culvert with each barrel at 10 feet wide by 8 feet high (3 @ 10' x 8').
Also, twin 72-inch pipes are proposed to be placed at the site of the
present bridge upon its removal to maintain channel equilibrium. The
bottom of each of these structures is proposed to be submerged below
ground levels of the respective channels. Structure sizes may be
increased or decreased to accommodate peak flows as determined by final
hydraulic studies and subsequent design.
Length of the culvert and pipes is to be sufficient to accommodate
widening of SR 1561 to a minimum 22-foot pavement with six-foot graded and
stabilized shoulders between a point just north of the existing bridge
site and a point south of the proposed channel change. This width is
required by present design policy for collector routes estimated to carry
the traffic volumes indicated earlier.
VIII. PERMITS AND APPROVALS
A copy of the preliminary hydraulic design plan was sent by the
Hydrographics Unit to the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) agency for
review and comments. Concurrence with the Alternate 2 proposal for this
project has been received by the Unit.
An individual permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977
is not expected to be required from the Corps of Engineers of the US
Department of the Army for this project. A Nationwide permit is expected
to be appropriate. This is due to the fact that only a small amount of
wetland will be displaced.

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A Section 401 Water Quality Certification will be necessary from
DEHNR.
On the basis of information presented, it is concluded that no
adverse environmental effects will result from implementation of this
project.
Attachment
OB/PWE/plr

LEGEND
POSSIBLE DETOUR
ROUTES
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
PENDER COUNTY
BRIDGE NO. 114 ON SR 1561
OVER
BEKKIE CREEK
B-2161
0 miles 2
i FIG.1

BRIDGE NO. 114
ON SR 1561
OVER BEKKIE'S CREEK
IN PENDER COUNTY
LOOKING SOUTHEAST
VIEW FROM UPSTREAM
LOOKING NORTHWEST
FIGURE 3
IN REPLY REFER TO April 9, 1993
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199300294 and Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Approved Categorical
Exclusions)
Mr. B.J. O'Quinn 12 (a N 9 M
Assistant Manager D l5 LO U U I `
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department AP
of Transportation
Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201 WETLANDS GROUP
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 WATER UALITY SECTION
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Thank you for your letter of February 16, 1993, regarding your plans to
repalce Bridge No. 114 on S.R. 1561 over Bekkie's Creek inP..er?der County,
North Carolina (State Project Number 8.2270801, Federal Aid Number BRZ-1561
(2}, T.I.P. Number B-21612).
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
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 has 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.
Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict
accordance with the enclosed conditions and provided you receive a Section 401
water quality certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management and, in the coastal area, a consistency determination from the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. You should contact Mr. John
f.
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Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding water quality certification, and
Mr. Steve Benton, telephone [phone], regarding consistency
determination. This NWP does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain
other required State or local approval.
This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the NWP authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this
verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the NWP
authorization.is reissued without modification or the activity complies with
any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during the 2 years,
the NWP 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
NWP, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are
under contract to commence in reliance upon the NWP will remain authorized
provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the NWP'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 Mr. Scott Mclendon, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Steve Benton
NCDEHNR
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
5r-. 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
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Mr. Jim Gregson
Division of Environmental Management
NCDEHNR
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Mr. Bob Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
NCDEHNR
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405