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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAY
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27"4" ,:12 SECRETARY
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January 7, 1998
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office l
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention: Mr. Michael Smith
Assistant Chief
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Subject: Ashe County, Replacement of Bridge No. 352 over Buffalo Creek on
SR 1506; Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1506(1); State Project
No. 8.2710701; TIP No. B-3109; COE ID 199602387; DWQ # 960601.
The Corps of Engineers (COE) issued a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23
(Categorical Exclusion) for the subject project on July 9, 1996. This permit expired on
January 21, 1997. The replacement of Bridge No. 352 over Buffalo Creek on SR 1506 is
not scheduled to be let to construction until December 1998. Consequently, the
Department of Transportation (DOT) needs to renew authorization for this work.
The DOT received authorization under Section 404 Nationwide Permit 6 and the
corresponding 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water Quality to
perform foundation investigations for the new bridge.
Information regarding the project description has not changed since the
distribution of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) in a letter dated July 2, 1996. The bridge
will be replaced on approximately the same alignment, along with the associated
approaches. Traffic will be maintained on a temporary bridge along the southern side of
the existing bridge throughout construction.
Attached to this letter is comments from Mr. Joe Mickey of the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission (WRC). Mr. Mickey provided comments on the project as part of
another request for a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23 for TIP No. B-2910.
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The DOT requests that the COE reauthorize this bridge replacement project in
Ashe County under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23. The DOT also requests any
additional comment from the WRC to the COE on the project. Issuance of 401 Water
Quality Certification by the Division of Water Quality is also requested.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact
Mr. Phillip Todd at (919p733-7844,,ek'tension 314.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. John Thomas, COE, Raleigh
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Joe Mickey, WRC, State Road
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Len Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. W. E. Hoke, P.E., Division 11 Engineer
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Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Thomas, Permit Coordinator ..Q ?j 1 3 1997
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FROM: Joe H. Mickey, Jr. Western Piedmont Region Coordinator
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Habitat Conservation Program original Sighed by ENIi IRC
Joe Mickey
DATE: October 8, 1997
SUBJECT: Review of an application by NCDOT for bridge replacements in Ashe County.
1) Replacement of Bridge No. 346 over Big Horse Creek on SR 1350; Federal
Aid Project No. BRZ-1350(3); State Project No. 8.2711001; T.I.P. No B-2910
2) Replacement of Bridge No. 352 on SR 1506 over Buffalo Creek at
Warrensville (31
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting a letter of
concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404
per.-nit fror:l the U.S. c?iuy Comps Of EnginCerS. The NC",',', i\v has, reviIewed information
provided by the applicant, and field biologists on our staff are familiar with habitat values of the
project area. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean Water
Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as
amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
Neither bridge replacement No. 346 or No. 352 will impact NCWRC Designated Public
Mountain Trout Water. Both streams in the project vicinity support game fish populations of
smallmouth bass and rock bass and numerous nongame fish species. Information on the Bridge
No. 352 replacement was not included in the information packet. Therefore, we assume that this
bridge is being replaced with a bridge on the same location.
Based on the information provided by the applicant and our information on the range of
trout in the project area, we do not believe these projects will cause significant effects to waters
supporting trout. Therefore, we do not object to the Bridge No. 346 replacement over Big Horse.
Creek as proposed, and have no objection to the Bridge No. 352 replacement over Buffalo Creek
with another spanning structure. If Bridge No. 352 is to be replaced with a box culvert, we
would like the opportunity to review plans in the event we might need to revise our no objection
comment since plans were not included for our review.
'T'hank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any
questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 910/366-2982.
(.,/cc: Mr. H. Franklin Vick, Manager, NCDOT Planning and Environmental Branch
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AT44
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor Ad MIL
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary I D C F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director C
July 11, 1996
Ashe County
DWQ Project # 960601
TIP # B-3109
State Project No. 8.2710701
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental. Branch
P.O. Box 25201 .
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval to place fill material in wetlands or waters for the purpose of conducting
foundation test borings at SR 1506 over Buffalo Creek, as you described in your application dated 11 June
1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3027. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 6 when it is
issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. For this
approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you
should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorsey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Attachment
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Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA OJrO O
DEPARTMENT OF TJtANSPORTATION
JAJMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
June 11, 1996
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 105
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
ATTENTION: Mr. Michael Smith
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: Ashe County - Replacement of Bridge No. 352 on SR 1506 over Buffalo
Creek; T.I.P. No. B-3109; State Project No. 8.2710701
The Categorical Exclusion for this project was approved on March 19, 1996. At
this time, foundation test borings are necessary in the channel and along the banks of
Buffalo Creek. This work will be necessary to obtain foundation information for design of
the struct a have determined that this activity may be authorized under Nationwide
Permit N . 6 fo Survey Activities. As this project occurs in a designated mountain trout
county,,: y the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission is required. We hereby request approval of Nationwide Permit
No..6 for the proposed work.
Attached herein are a project location map and pre-discharge notification form. If
you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cyndi Bell at [phone], Ext. 306.
Sincerely
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H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager,
Planning & Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. W. E. Hoke, P. E., Division 11 Engineer
Mr. Ken Jolly, DOA, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, NCWRC
Mr. W. L. Moore, III, Geotechnical
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, Water Quality Section
Mr. Tom Shearin, P. E., Roadway Design
Mr. Kelly Barger, P. E., Program Development
Mr. Don Morton, P. E., Design Services
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P. E., Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, P. E., Structure Design
DEM ID: ACTION ID:
N51tionwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 6
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
P.O. Box 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 P.O. Box 29535
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
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1. Owners Name: North Carolina Depart ment of Trancpnrtati nn
2. Owners Address: -
3. Owners Phone Number (Home):
(Work): 919-733-3141
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager, Planning & Environmental Branch
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Ashe
Nearest Town or City: Warrensville
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 352 on SR 1506
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Buffalo Creek
7. River Basin: nip w -
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ ] NO [X]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES (X ] NO [
If yes, explain. March 19, 1996
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: N/A
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: N/A
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A ,
Excavated: N/A
Total Impacted: N/A

12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
13. Purpose of proposed work: Structural information for bridge
14. State reasons why the applicant br*Wies that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
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habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [XJ NO[
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preser.,ation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the °oposed project? Have you done.so? YES NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. r
17. Additional information required by DEM: _
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project..
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property?
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A g ture Z'/
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ASBE COUNTY
REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 352 ON SR 1506
OVER BUFFALO CREEK
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