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Home My WebLink About19950698 Ver 1_Complete File_19950705N. C. DEPARTMENT Off' TRANSY' 'RTATION ,4St 3r 7 j Fes- . D E TRANSMITTAL SLIP AT TO: R ?FNk R ROOM, BLDG. , ? , r -e c C 4[krnE i ` i FR OM: RE q OR ROOM, BLDG. ACTfbN NOTE AND FILE El PEiR OUR CONVERSATION 1,c i 1 ? NOTE AND RETURN TO ME' a `. ' fEF ? PER YOUR REQUEST ? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ? tR YOUR APPROVAL ? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT TH15 f FOR,,YOUR INFORMATION ? PLEASE ANSWER t R YOUR COMMENTS ? PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE .[ SIGNATURE ' ? TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION -.j L JG I.TE AND REPORT ? INva°. ,T CO MMENTS: r, Y ?IEILAtJ 6Guf4i WATER W I ; 8gcNN ON to • dNt $fATt'v a4? W. m,m STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TlkwORTATION JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY July 26, 1994 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Replacement of Bridge No. 95 on SR 1001, Franklin County, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1001(9), State Project No. 8.2360301, TIP No. B-2136 Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the subject project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby enable us to better implement the project.. A scoping meeting for this project is scheduled for September 1, 1994 at 10:00 A. M. in the Planning and Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 434). You may provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date. Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please call Ron Elmore, P. E., Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842. Attachment L -I `-' \ s lM/L M 6 _ V 1, PIT eo?? -4w` ??? BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET DATE July 26. 1994 REVISION DATE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STAGE PROGRAMMING PLANNING X DESIGN TIP PROJECT B-2136 STATE PROJECT 8.2360301 F.A. PROJECT BRZ-1001(9) DIVISION 5 COUNTY FRANKLIN ROUTE SR 1001 PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BRIDGE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Replace Bridge No. 995 over Crooked Creek. ` UV . METHOD OF REPLACEMENT: 1. EXISTING LOCATION - ROAD CLOSURE 2. EXISTING LOCATION.- ONSITE DETOUR 3. RELOCATION 4. OTHER WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY 11?TJNICIPALITY, DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X f IF YES, BY.-,-WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT: ($) , (96) _ v Y Al 1 BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET TRAFFIC: CURRENT VPD; DESIGN YEAR VPD TTST % DT 9b TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION: EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 21.34 METERS; WIDTH 5.82 METERS 70 FEET 19.1 FEET PROPOSED STRUCTURE: BRIDGE - LENGTH _ METERS; WIDTH METERS FEET FEET OR CULVERT - METERS FEET DETOUR STRUCTURE: BRIDGE - LENGTH METERS; WIDTH METERS FEET FEET OR PIPE - SIZE MILLIMETERS INCHES CONSTRUCTION COST (INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES) ..................... $ RIGHT OF WAY COST (INCLUDING RELOCATION, UTILITIES, AND ACQUISITION) ................... $ FORCE ACCOUNT ITEMS .................................. $ TOTAL COST ......................... .............$ TIP CONSTRUCTION COST..................... ............. $ 175,000 TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................. $ 25,000 SUB TOTAL ..................... .... $ 204,000 PRIOR-YEARS COST ................................. $ 45,000 TIC TOTAL,COST ................................... $ 2451000 t: /1'E`"??? ` Alert ? 09 _ !!! ??l Cenlervill ?'' !wood inglesoe - 44 1 / 561 , ?? F R A N IK I N nklmton. +Louisburg u I 56 -ANC 56F, 581 56 ?? Maoll Justice ? ' 96 ? Youngsvdle 39 ? ??A ' s'1,,v `oe,C N YZ sv?i+a'y": Bunn wj ?? 4R e?-:? i 98 ?? - \" Pilot/ FRANKLIN COUNTY - s ? ?Y MA??E 4 4 •( 1705 1606 1607 • - ? ?, , _ 1704 1001_ 1706 ? 4 1707 CYrOo d 1755 Y .3 s BRIDGE NO. 95 U, 14-1 C, :± ; 1707 P? 1754 1001 1709 2.0 1607 1001 1709 7 1.2 a h 1607 1001 ' 39 BUNN t 707 POP. 505 b 2 1711 l\ r.., . ' 98 S FAS !O :•, .. .? / r . 1710 I .S ?= .. b 1.0 / ?1° Q 9 1001 FAS f 1716 171_7_ 1 •2 I 1720 I.? 1001 1718 9 1719 h y. 1_720 = 1 1721 PERRY POND 1,3 _ X1715 o, J758 1720 39 \ - 1001 F00 1611 ` i i 1628, fly ?• c4 1636 .7 ?•4 1636 1633 a 1611 0 (4.1? 1608 1634, .6 1635 2.2tti 1609 1609 1611 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL n 13R ANCII SR 1001 OVER CROOKED CREEK BRIDGE NO. 95 FRANKLIN COUNTY B - 2136 FIG. 1 ,w ZS z NOT; its ? f t a? Project B-2136 Scoping Meeting September 1, 1994 Pro.iect Description Replace Bridge No. 95. Bridge No. 95 carries traffic on SR 1001 (Pearce's Road) over Crooked Creek in Franklin County. This segment of SR 1001 is a two-lane rural highway with 19 feet of pavement. Bridge No. 95 consists of a timber floor on timber joists, supported by timber piles. The structure has a clear r a y width of 18 feet and a length of 70 feet. The C28:-9. uct re was built in 1954 and has a sufficiency rating of The bridge has a posting for.single vehicles of 10 and d 18 tons for TTST. The NCDOT Bicycle Program has determined that no bicycle facilities are needed. Funding Federal BRZ-1001(9) State 8.2360301 TIP Est. Current ROW 25,000 Construction 175,000 Prior Years Cost 45,000 Total 245,000 Description of the Project Area The immediate project area is rural, dominated by cultivated fields, single family residences located west of Bridge No. 95, and woodlands. Schedule Currently scheduled as a Categorical Exclusion: TIP Schedule is: CE Dec 94 Right-of-Way Aug 95 Construction Aug 96 Parks None Stream Crossings Crooked Creek Hazardous Materials - None known 0 Noise Impacts None Alignment The alignment at Bridge No. 95 is appropriate. There is a curve just west of the bridge which is approximately 9 degrees. Right-of-Way 60 feet Speed Limits SR 1001 is posted at 55 mph. Traffic Counts Year ADT %Duals %TTST 1994 1050 2020 3300 3 1 Traffic Signals None Detour Traffic can be detoured by NC 98 and NC 39. Accidents Only two accidents occurred in the vicinity of Bridge No. 95 in the last three years. Both accidents were at night and involved cars running off the road. Railroad Crossings None Utilities Electrical distribution lines and underground telephone lines are located on the north side of Bridge No. 95. Potential Architectural/Historic or Archaeological Sites Comments by Environmental Agencies ty? •-? <t. --tea Epsom ` Alert 6 39 i, Ingleside Centervd Wood 3 ?- - - _ ,. 5 I I 561 r ? R L F .' I .N 411, 44,? +Louisburg y? nklinton C 00T 581 . 9 5 . ?. ? 5 8 96 apleville I ) Justice - b Youngsville 31;. 10 581 1A 5 401 IU aY20v [• ope •?: jr• ? Bun a ? • ••? •. FRANKLIN COUNTY' .- Pilot • s-- • •-a • a •' af-••aa '•• -••-•• •• a••• • N 1611 j ` 1628 6fi 1705 1606 1607 ?? ) 1704 1001 ? .2 its 1706 a ?;4 1636 7 1707 Crooked 175 5 1.4 1636 I 3, r _ s BRIDGE NO 95, 1633 •y PP'? H-7 . ?0 r 1707 1 754 1001 1709 2.0 1? Z111 607 a T`4R 1611 0 1001 .- / 1709 1:2 1608 16q 4, 7N - a 1607 6 1635 h 1001 ' 39 BUNN 1707 POP. 505 b '2.2..' t: ] 609 L .2 1711 98 FAS •O r•:^... - 1609 - 1611 1710 ' :::•, b 1.0 9 10 FA ? . 1001 X I 1716- 1717 1 1720 1.2 1001 1718 h 1719 PP PERRY 1720 y 1 S 1721 POND ?171s J. 2 f Q 1758 1720 39 1001 R - r U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action ID. ?q qSO "I 3?I County 1T' M V-1 1'n GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION Property O Address C Telephone No. Size and Location of Description of Activity - Section, 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only. Section 404 and Section 10. Lt S. IyLt Regional General Permit o Naide Permit N- um Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action. This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work. By signature below, the permittee certifies an understanding and acceptance of all terms and conditions of this permit. Property Owner/Authorized Agent Signature Regulatory Project Manager Signature - r Date ` Expir ion Date i \N(:X SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE. cESAW FOM591 Dec 1993 r Or" & :11 aM srnrf" 4 0 1 ISSUED STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 2S201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 Q5 ('0t7 RE C E-] V E J U L 5 1995 ENVIROK,, W, 6>C;ir - 0;-S R. SAMUEL HUNT III SECRETARY May 29, 1995 District Engineer Army Corps of Engineers P. O. Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch Dear Sir: Subject: Franklin County, Replacement of Bridge No. 95 over Crooked Creek on SR 1001, Federal Aid Project BRZ-1001(9), State Project No. 8.2360301, TIP No. B-2136. Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above referenced project. Bridge number 95 on SR 1001 will be replaced along the existing location. During construction traffic will be detoured using NC 98 and NC 39. No construction is anticipated within Crooked Creek however incidental fill within surface waters may occur during project implementation. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 7 1.1 (b). Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an individual permit but priW2 eed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendhe provisions of Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations d in the construction ofthe project. We anticipate that 401 General Certification No. 2745 (Categorical Exclusion) will apply to this project, and are providing one copy of the CE document to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management, for their review. AML 2 If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Scott P. Gottfried at 733-3141. Sincerely, Franklin Vick, PE, Manager Planning and Environmental Branch HFV/spg cc: w/attachment Mr. Ken Jolly, COE Raleigh Field Office Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DEM Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit Mr. John L. Smith Jr., PE, Structure Design Unit Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, Roadway Design Unit Mr. D. A. Allsbrook, PE, Division 5 Engineer ( Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM TIP Project No. B-2136 State Project No. 8.2360301 Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1001(9) A. Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 95 on SR 1001 over Crooked Creek. Franklin County. The subject bridge will be replaced at its existing location with a 3-span bridge. Traffic is to be detoured off-site during construction. NOTE: See attached location map. Refer to Section D, "Special Project Information," for list of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS. B. Purpose and Need: Bridge No. 95 should be replaced due to its age and deteriorated condition. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of 28.9 compared to 100 for a new structure. The superstructure is in poor condition and has a remaining life of about 7 years. C. Proposed Improvements: Circle one or more of the following improvements which apply to the project: Type I Improvements 1. Non-construction activities (program activities) 2. Approval of utility installations along or across a transportation facility 3. Construction of bicycle and pedestrian lanes, paths, and facilities 4. Activities included in the State's "highway safety plan" under 23 USC 402 (programs administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles) 5. Transfer of Federal lands pursuant to 23 USC 317 when the subsequent action is not an FHWA action 6. The installation of noise barriers or alterations to existing publicly owned buildings to provide for noise reduction 7. Landscaping 8. Installation of fencing, signs, pavement markings, small passenger shelters, traffic signals, and railroad warning devices 9. Emergency repairs under 23 USC 125 (Governor Declared Emergency) 10. Acquisition of scenic easements 11. Determination of payback under 23 CFR Part 480 for property previously acquired with Federal-aid participation 12. Improvements to existing rest areas and truck weigh stations 1 Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 13. Ridesharing activities 14. Bus and rail car rehabilitation 15. Alterations to facilities or vehicles in order to make them accessible for elderly and handicapped persons 16. Program administration, technical assistance activities, and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet changes in routine demand 17. The purchase of vehicles by the applicant where the use of these vehicles can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities which themselves are within a CE 18. Track and railbed maintenance and improvements when carried out within the existing right of way 19. Purchase and installation of operating or maintenance equipment to be located within the transit facility and with no significant impacts off the site 20. Promulgation of rules, regulations, and directives. Type II Improvements 1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g., parking, weaving, turning, climbing). a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing pavement (3R and 4R improvements) b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes c. Modernizing gore treatments d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn lanes) e. Adding shoulder drains f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage pipes, including safety treatments g. Providing driveway pipes h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than one through lane) 2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. a. Installing ramp metering devices b. Installing lights c. Adding or upgrading guardrail d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier protection e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 g. Improving intersections including relocation and/or realignment h. Making minor roadway realignment i. Channelizing traffic j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing hazards and flattening slopes k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid 1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit 3O. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings. a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint), scour repair, fender systems, and minor structural improvements O Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill) 4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities. 5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas. 6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or for joint or limited use of right-of-way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse impacts. 7. Approvals for changes in access control. 8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and located on or near a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support vehicle traffic. 9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users. 10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street improvements) when located in a commercial;area;or other high activity 3 Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected bus traffic. 11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no significant noise impact on the surrounding community. 12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE only where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may be required in the NEPA process. No project development on such land may proceed until the NEPA process has been completed. D. Special Project Information: (Include ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS) Environmental Commitments: An on-site meeting was held on October 19, 1994 to discuss construction options to minimize impacts to the dwarf wedge mussel, a federally protected species. The meeting attendees included the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, and N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) personnel. The following recommendations and commitments were agreed upon: - High Quality Water Best Management Practices will be implemented. - No construction activity will take place in crooked creek. - The existing timber piles will be cut off at stream level using a crane and bucket to lower one construction worker down to stream level. The construction worker will then use an hydraulic saw to cut off the piles without affecting the stream. - No debris from demolition of existing bridge will be allowed to reach the stream. - A 3-span structure is recommended with no new piles located in the stream. 4 r Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 - Bridge drainage outlets will be located only on approach spans. No outlets will be located over crooked Creek. - Rip rap will be placed under the new bridge to catch and filter run-off from bridge drainage outlets. - Fill material needed for approach work will be encased with stone. - Written notification of the project commencement date will be sent by NCDOT to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. - N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission requested construction take place between mid-May and mid- September. An archaeological field investigation was conducted by NCDOT staff at Bridge No. 95. No archaelogical sites were identified during the investigation. The area of potential effect was found to be disturbed by erosional ditches and flooding. Therefore, no further archaelogical investigations of the project area are necessary or warranted. The Archaelogical Survey Report has been transmitted to the State Historic Preservation office (SHPO) for its review and concurrence. Concurrence from the SHPO will be obtained prior to right of way acquisition. PROJECT INFORMATION: Replacement Structure: The replacement structure is a 3-span bridge. It will be approximately 30 meters (m) (100 ft. long and will have an 8.5-meter (28-ft.) clear roadway width. The new bridge will be constructed at the same location as the existing bridge. Traffic Volumes: The current average daily traffic of 1050 vehicles per day is expected to increase to 3300 vehicles per day by the year 2020. These projections include 1% truck tractor-semi trailers and 3% dual-tired vehicles. Typical Section: The existing facility consists of a 5.4- meter (18-ft.) travelway and 2.4-meter (8-ft.) grass shoulders. The existing typical section will be widened to a 7.2-meter (24-ft.) travelway and 2.4-meter (8-ft.) grass shoulders. Maintenance of Traffic: During construction, the road will be closed at the bridge site. Traffic will be detoured using NC 98 and NC 39 (see Figure 1). The increase in travel distance will be approximately 2.2 km (3.5 miles). 5 i Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 Design Seed: The design speed for the project is 100 km/h (60 mph). Due to the increase in design speed, approximately 430 meters (1400 ft.) of approach work will be required. Cost: The estimated construction cost of the bridge replacement project, as proposed, is $ 750,000, and an additional $ 25,000 will be needed for right of way acquisition. The total cost of the project, as proposed, is $ 775,000. The total estimated cost in the 1995-2001 Transportation Improvement Program is $ 245,000. 6 Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 E. Threshold Criteria If any Type II actions are involved with the project, the following evaluation must be completed. If the project consists only of Type I improvements, the following checklist does not need to be completed. ECOLOGICAL YES NO (1) Will the project have a substantial impact ? X on any unique or important natural resource? (2) Does the project involve habitat where federally listed endangered or threatened species may occur? I ?] (3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? ? X (4) If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than one-third x (1/3) of an acre AND have all practicable measures to avoid and minimize wetland takings been evaluated? (5) Will the project require the use of x U. S. Forest Service lands? (6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely impacted by ? X proposed construction activities? (7) Does the project involve waters classified as outstanding Water Resources (OWR) and/or x High Quality Waters (HQW)? (8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States in any of the designated ? X mountain trout counties? (9) Does the project involve any known underground storage tanks (UST's) or ? X hazardous materials sites? 7 t Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO (10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the project significantly ? X affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? (11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier ? X Resources Act resources? (12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be ? X required? (13) Will the project result in the modification ? X of any existing regulatory floodway? (14) Will the project require any stream ? X relocations or channel changes? SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC (15) Will the project induce substantial impacts X to planned growth or land use for the area? (16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or business? (17) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? (18) Will the project involve any changes in access control? (19) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness and/or land use of adjacent property? (20) Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? F-1 X X 7 7 X ?x 8 Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 YES NO (21) Is the project included in an approved ? thoroughfare plan and/or Transportation X Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? (22) Is the project anticipated to cause an ? X increase traffic volumes? (23) Will traffic be maintained during ? construction using existing roads, staged X construction, or on-site detours? (24) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or environmental grounds ? X concerning the project? (25) Is the project consistent with all Federal, ? State, and local laws relating to the X environmental aspects of the action? CULTURAL RESOURCES (26) Will the project have an "effect" on properties eligible for or listed on the X National Register of Historic Places? F1 - (27) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources (public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl -1 X refuges, historic sites, or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f) of the U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? (28) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent to a river designated ? X as a component of or proposed for inclusion in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic Rivers? 9 Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 j F. Additional Documentation Reguired for Unfavorable Responses in Part E The project involves habitat for the dwarf wedge mussel, a federally protected species. During a field investigation by NCDOT biologists in September 1994, the dwarf wedge mussel was found upstream and downstream from the project site. An on-site meeting was held on October 19, 1994 to discuss construction options to minimize impacts to the dwarf wedge mussel. The meeting attendees included the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, and N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) personnel. The following recommendations and commitments were agreed upon: - High Quality Water Best Management Practices will be implemented. - No construction activity will take place in Crooked Creek. - The existing timber piles will be cut off at stream level using a crane and bucket to lower one construction worker down to stream level. The construction worker will then use an hydraulic saw to cut off the piles without affecting the stream. - No debris from demolition of existing bridge will be allowed to reach the stream. - A 3-span structure is recommended with no new piles located in the stream. - Bridge drainage outlets will be located only on approach spans. No outlets will be located over Crooked Creek. - Rip rap will be placed under the new bridge to catch and filter run-off from bridge drainage outlets. - Fill material needed for approach work will be encased with stone. - Written notification of the project commencement date will be sent by NCDOT to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. - N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission requested construction take place between mid-May and mid- September. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concurred that the project is not likely to adversely affect the dwarf wedge mussel based on these commitments (see attached letter). 10 Date: 1/93 Revised: 1/94 G. CE Approval TIP Project No. B-2136 State Project No. 8.2360301 Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1001(9) Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 95 on SR. 1001 over Crooked Creek, Franklin County. The subject bridge will be replaced at existing location with a 3-span bridge. Traffic is to be detoured off-site during construction. NOTE: Refer to Section D, "Special Project Information," for list of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one) TYPE II(A) X TYPE II(B) Approved: 2 - 117- Date r H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager Planning & Environmental Branch 11191 Q_ Da e J ie A. Hunk ns, P.E. P ject Planning Unit Head .6 gil Date Ron Elmore, P.E. Project Planning Engineer For Type II(B) projects only: Dat C n Division Administrato Federal Highway Admin tration ` r ?EDSOm/ Alert ^• 6 39 f - , r 'wood Ingleside Centervdl F R A N t?L I N +o ?, Winton N DOT 59, 56 t P ?? B •Dlevdle lustlce i ?? ?- `' Voungsvdle a?.? 39 K1 / O 0 A ` ,•a•':.^hRv doe •, t. Bunn f• •••• •• ; \R e 5 •.••• FRANKLIN COUNTY •? ; Pt ' ot1 • ,••• --?I--?- STUDIED DETOUR ROUTE •••.••• `? , ? 's 12 N 1611 !? :` 1628 ?{4fi 1705 1606 •? -, 1607 l ? 1704 1, 1001 its ? .Z 1706 ?,4 1636 7 1707 Crooked 1755 1.4 1636 1 _ ,_• 3 s BRIDG_ F NO 95 1633 1707 1001 1754 a 1709 1611 'o 2.0 ?? ?i 607 T`4R loos %1709 Q 1.2 1608 1634 - • ?cT h 1607 BUNN •6 1635 1707 toot ' 39 - anv 505 2 1711 98 FAS !0 1710 '?•• b 1.0 s.. 10 p .9 AS ?: 1 1001 X a? 1716 l 1717 1720 I.? 1001 1718 9 1719 1720 PERR POND 1721 a L 1758 R 1001 h ?i 1719 3 X 1720 39 2.2 ;t! 1609 1609 1611 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF 6z TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS lp" PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH SR 1001 OVER CROOKED CREEK BRIDGE NO. 95 FRANKLIN COUNTY T. I. P. NO. B-2136 0 mile 1 FIG. 1 1 ¦ TAKES PRIDE INS United States Department of the Interior AMERK;A? FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Ecological Services Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 G Ci E Ej? November 4, 1994 NOV 0 l 1994 Z Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P. E.,Manager Planning and Environmental Branch ?` - G? North Carolina Department of Transportation ????;r ?'•? PO Box 25201 ?"rL Raleigh, NC 27611-5201 SUBJECT: Bridge Replacement #95 over Crooked Creek, Franklin County, NC; State Project No. 8.2360301/Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1001(9), TIP # B-2136 Dear Mr. Vick: The Fish and Wildlife service (Service) has reviewed the above-referenced proposed bridge replacement over Crooked Creek, Franklin County, North Carolina. Our comments are provided in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act). We appreciate your efforts to minimize any possible impacts to the dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) that is known to occur in Crooked Creek. Based on your agency's commitment to the conditions stated in your October 28, 1994 letter and agreed upon at the October 19, 1994 meeting attended by Service biologist Candace Martino, the Service believes that this project is not likely to adversely affect the dwarf wedge mussel. We believe that the requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been satisfied. We remind you that obligations under Section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat determined that r.-,ay be -affected by the identified action. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Candace Martino at 919-856-4520 ext. 30. Thank you for your continued cooperation with our agency. Sincerely, L.K. Mike Gantt Supervisor 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TP NSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C 27611-5201 28 October 1994 R. SAMUEL HUNT III SECRETARY MEMORANDUM TO: Julie Hunkins, P.E., Unit Head Project Planning FROM: Hal Bain, Environmental Biologist Environmental Unit SUBJECT: Natural Resources Investigation for Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 95 over Crooked Creek on SR 1001, Franklin County; TIP No. B-2136; State Project No. 8.2360301; Federal Aid No. BRZ-1001(9). ATTENTION: Ron Elmore, P.E., Project Manager The following memorandum is submitted to assist in preparation of a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE). Information concerning water resources, biotic communities, wetlnads and federally-protected species is discussed below. The proposed project involves Bridge No. 95 and approaches over Crooked Creek on SR 1001. Bridge No. 95 will be replaced on existing location with road closure. The proposed action occurs in Franklin County approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) west of the intersection of SR 1001 and NC 39. WATER RESOURCES The proposed action involves bridge replacement over Crooked Creek. Creek width and depth at the existing bridge location are approximately 4.5 m (15.0 ft) and 0.5 m (1.5-2.0 ft) respectively. Bottom composition includes sandy silt with associated dead falls and leaf litter. Crooked Creek's flow rate is slow due to the presence of a beaver complex located approximately 100.0 m (330.0 ft) upstream of the existing bridge. The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) assigns streams best usage classifications. DEM has assigned Crooked Creek a classification of Class C NSW; Class C refers to waters suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture; NSW refers to waters which require limitations on nutrient inputs. Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies ...,, , „ 2 (WS-I or WS-II) nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 km (1 mile) of project study area. BIOTIC COMMUNITIES Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This section describes those ecosystems encountered in the study area, as well as, the relationships between fauna and flora within these ecosystems. Composition and distribution of biotic communities throughout the project area are reflective of topography, hydrologic influences and past and present land uses in the study area. Descriptions of the terrestrial systems are presented in the context of plant community classifications. Dominant flora and fauna observed, or likely to occur, in each community are described and discussed. Vertebrate species.which were observed during field surveys are denoted with an'asterisk (*). Appendix A contains all species of animals observed during the on-site investigation conducted by NCDOT biologists Hal Bain and Tim Savidge on 26 September 1994. Scientific nomenclature and common names (when applicable) are provided for each animal and plant species described. Subsequent references to the same organism will include the common name only. COMMUNITIES One terrestrial community (Roadside) and one aquatic community (Crooked Creek) were identified in the project study area. Many faunal species observed during the natural resources investigation are representative of animals found in both mixed pine/hardwood forest and alluvial forest communities. These communities are adjacent to the proposed project however no impacts to these communities will result from project construction. Roadside Community Many plant species, characteristic of the maintained roadsides are adapted to disturbed and maintained habitats. This intensely maintained (mowed) area is dominated by Bermuda grass (Cvnodon dactylon), crab grass (Digitaria sp.), and fox grass (Setaria sp.). The less maintained ecotone between the alluvial and mixed pine/hardwood forests outside the project area and roadside communities exhibits the previously mentioned grasses as well as dayflower (Commelina sp.), trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) and saplings of sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Many animals present in disturbed habitats are opportunistic and capable of surviving on a variety of forage resources, ranging from vegetation (flowers, leaves, seeds, and fruits) to animal matter (living and dead). Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), American crow * (Corvus brachyrhynchos), and mourning dove * (Zenaida macroura) are, examples of species attracted to roadside habitats. Also, several species of mice (Peromyscus spp.) inhabit the less maintained margins or ecotones of road shoulders. Mortality among animals which migrate across roadways provides forage for opportunistic species such as turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) and Virginia opossum which may in turn become fatalities and subsequently forage items themselves. Crooked Creek Crooked Creek is a healthy water resource based on the diversity of.animal life (vertebrate and invertebrate) observed during the on-site investigation. Vertebrate species occurring in Crooked Creek'include mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), chain pickerel * (Esox nigra), bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and muskrat * (Ondatra zibethicus). Invertebrate species found in large numbers here include a variety of mussels classified as Elliptio species, as well as dragonfly larvae (suborder Anisoptera), grass shrimp (Hippolyte sp.) and crayfish (Family Cambaridae). The federally endangered dwarf wedge mussel * (Alasmidonta heterodon) is also known to exist in Crooked Creek. Impacts to the roadside community are likely a result of approachway improvements. Impacts are anticipated to be less than 0.1 ha (0.25 ac). No work will be required to facilitate construction impacts are anticipated to the aquatic community of project construction. WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES No impacts to wetlands or surface waters are anticipated from construction of the proposed project. No fill will take place in "Waters of the U.S.". No permits are required under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act nor will this project require a 401 Water Quality General Certification from the DEM. PROTECTED SPECIES Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of 15 September 1994, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists three federally-protected species for Franklin County (Table 1). A brief description of each species characteristics and their habitat follows. to occur as in-stream and thus no as a result -A 4 Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Franklin County SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS Alasmidonta heterodon dwarf wedge mussel E Elliptio steinstansana Tar River spiny mussel E Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E "E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range). Alasmidonta heterodon (dwarf. wedge.mussel) E The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel having a distinguishable shell noted by two'lateral teeth on the right half and one on the left half. The periostracum (outer shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the nacre (inner shell) is bluish to silvery white. Known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel in North Carolina are found in the Neuse River Basin and in the Tar River system. This mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic, and industrial pollutants and requires a stable silt free streambed with well oxygenated water to survive. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NOT LIKELY TO ADVERSELY AFFECT The area of Crooked Creek crossed by the subject project is known to support the dwarf wedge mussel and falls within a Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) Proposed Critical Habitat area for rare aquatic species, including the dwarf wedge mussel. An on-site meeting took place on 19 October 1994 and was attended by representatives from the Federal Highway Administration (David Unkefer), North Carolina Department of Transportation (Norm Miller, Leon Oliver, Abdul Rahmani, Brian Williford, Jim Wilder, Ken Pace, Byron Moore, Tim Savidge, Kaaryn Taylor, Ron Elmore, Steve Arrington, Hal Bain), WRC (John Alderman) and FWS (Candace Martino). This meeting was held to discuss means by which project construction could take place without impacting the dwarf wedge mussel. Recommendations on construction practices resulting from this meeting are to be sent in writing to the FWS for their concurrence. These recommendations will become construction commitments upon concurrence by the FWS. Based on strict application of these construction commitments, the proposed project is Not Likely to Adversely Affect the dwarf wedge mussel. S Elliptio steinstansana (Tar river spiny mussel) E The Tar River spiny mussel is endemic to the Tar River drainage basin, from Falkland in Pitt County to Spring Hope in Nash County. Populations of the Tar River spiny mussel can be found in streams of the Tar River Drainage Basin and of the Swift Creek Drainage Sub-Basin. This mussel requires a stream with fast flowing, well oxygenated, circumneutral pH water. The bottom of these streams is composed of uncompacted gravel and coarse sand. The water needs to be relatively silt-free. It is known to rely on a species of freshwater fish to act as an intermediate host for its larvae. The Tar River spiny mussel is a ,very small mussel. This mussel is named for its spines whi.cli project perpendicularly from the surface and curve slightly ventrally. As many as 12 spines can be found on the shell which is generally smooth in texture. The nacre is pinkish (anterior) and bluish-white (posterior). BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT The area of Crooked Creek which is crossed by the subject project is not known to support the Tar River spiny mussel. Suitable microhabitat, including uncompacted gravel and coarse silt-free sand, is not present in Crooked Creek. The proposed project will not impact this species. Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) E Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub. The bases of the leaves are rounded and their edges are simply or doubly serrate. The flowers of Michaux's sumac are greenish to white in color. Fruits, which develop from August to September on female plants, are a red densely short-pubescent drupe. This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. Michaux's sumac is dependent on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It usually grows in association with basic soils and occurs on sand or sandy loams. Michaux's sumac grows only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight. Michaux's sumac does not compete well with other species, such as Japanese honeysuckle, with which it is often associated. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT The study area contains habitat for Michaux's sumac. Plant-by-plant surveys were performed by NCDOT biologists Hal Bain and Tim Savidge on 26 October. 1994. Road shoulders 'A ' f 6 and slopes were surveyed; no populations of Michaux's sumac occur. No impacts to Michaux's sumac will result from construction of this project. A review of the data base of the N.C. Natural Heritage Program rare species and unique habitats revealed records of North Carolina rare and/or protected species in Crooked Creek. The federally endangered dwarf wedge mussel and the triangle floater (Alasmidonta undulata) which has a North Carolina state status of Threatened (T) are known to exist in Crooked Creek. Animals which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Heritage Program list of Rare Plant and Animal species are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979. c: V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D. M. Randall Turner, Environmental Supervisor File: B-2136 t "Ik` Appendix A SCIENTIFIC NAME Mussels Alasmidonta heterodon Elliptio spp. Campeloma decisom Arthropods Hippolyte sp. order Cambaridae Gyrinus spp. Gerris remigis 7 FAUNAL SIGHTINGS INVERTEBRATES COMMON NAME dwarf wedge mussel eastern elliptio grass shrimp crayfish dragonfly larvae whirligig beetle water. strider VERTEBRATES Fish Gambusisa affinis Esox nigra Amphibians Plethodon glutinosus Acris crepitans Rana catesbeiana Rana sphenocephala Rana palustris Reptiles Chelydra serpentina Scincella lateralis Birds Cathartes aura Buteo lineatus Zenaida macroura Cyanocitta cristata Parus bicolor Parus carolinensis Sitta carolinensis Cardinalis cardinalis Melanerpes carolinus Colaptes auratus Melanerpes erythrocephalus Sphyrapicus varius Picoides pubescens Dryocopus Pileatus. Mammals Sciurus carolinensis Castor canadensis Ondatra zibethicus Procyon lotor Odocoileus viriinianus mosquito fish chain pickerel slimy salamander northern cricket frog bullfrog southern leopard frog pickerel frog snapping turtle ground skink turkey vulture red-shouldered hawk mourning dove blue jay tufted titmouse Carolina chickadee white-breasted nuthatch northern cardinal red-bellied woodpecker northern flicker red-headed woodpecker yellow-bellied sapsucker downy woodpecker pileated woodpecker gray squirrel beaver muskrat raccoon white-tailed deer