19960325 Ver 1_Complete File_19960501

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
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May 10, 1996
Onslow County
DEM Project # 960325
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Ms. Alice Gordon
Planning and Environmental Branch
N.C. DOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Ms. Gordon:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.06 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
replacing Bridge #49 on SR 1225, as you described in your application dated 26 March 1996. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3025.
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 Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-
1786.
Attachment
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Doug Huggett; DCM 960325.1tr
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWER: GREGSON
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKINS
DATE: April 26, 1996
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: % PERMIT NO.: 960325 COUNTY: Onslow
PROJECT NAME: NC DOT Bridge #49
PROJECT TYPE: Bridge PERMIT TYPE: CAMA 4110 `FO
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: March 26, 1996 F??R t! >
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030502 '044iF1996°
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: New River
CLASS: C NSW STREAM INDEX #: 19-(1)
*OPEN OR CLOSED: N/A
WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: OTH
WL REQUESTED: 0.06 WL ACR EST: Yes
WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D:
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NC DOT proposes to replace the existing bridge #49 on NCSR 1225.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: General Certification #3025
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: N/A WETLAND: 2808 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? No
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: That the project be done in such
a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Janet Russell
John Parker

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department Of Transportation
PROJECT NAME: BRIDGE #49
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: State Route 1225, Richlands, Onslow County
Photo Index - No Photos Available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2 430 200 Y: 416 800
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - January 25, 1996
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc: February 21, 1996
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Onslow County
Land Classification From LUP - Municipalities
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Bridge Replacement
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 20' Wide Bridge
Planned - 30' Wide Birdge
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
404 2808 sq ft
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other 2760 sq ft
Coverage of Public Trust Waters 30' x 92
High Ground Disturbance 39,200 sq ft
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 1 Acre
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: C NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation plans to replace an existing bridge
over a tributary to the New River. In addition, they plan to widen the roadway and shoulder
approaches to the proposed bridge.

Department of Transportation
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has made application to replace an existing bridge
on State Route 1225 near Richlands in Onslow County. The bridge structure spans a tributary to the
New River. The D.O.T. is proposing to replace the existing 20' wide by 52' long timber bridge with
a new concrete bridge 30' wide by 92' long. The new bridge will be in the same alignment as the
existing bridge. The navigation clearance over the water level in the New River would increase slightly
from 10.2' below the existing bridge to 10.5' under the proposed bridge. Navigation potential should
also be increased by reduction in the number of bents. The Department of Transportation reports that
the water depth in this tributary is approximately 1.3 feet at mean low tide.
Approximately 2808 square feet (.06 acres) of federal wetlands will be impacted by the proposed
widening of the SR 1225 road shoulders, the approaches to the bridge and relocation of the side ditches.
D.O.T. determines this to be necessary to accommodate grade adjustments for the proposed longer
bridge. These wetlands are low quality wetlands most likely created by road maintenance of State
Route 1225 in years past. The wetlands are indicated on the drawings submitted for review. Also, 550
cubic yards of high ground would be excavated as part of the proposed project. Just under 1 acre will
be disturbed by the total project. Excess spoil material will be removed from the site by the contractor.
Approximately 2,760 square feet of public trust will be shaded by the proposed bridge. No coastal
wetlands are present at the site. No disturbance is slated to occur below mean high water.
The waters of the New River are classified as C, Nutrient Sensitive by the Division of Environmental
Management. This portion of the New River is not a designated Primary Nursery Area nor is it open
for the harvesting of shellfish as determined by the Division of Marine Fisheries.
10. ANTICIPATED DvIPACTS
The proposed project would result in the loss of .06 acres of federally protected wetlands. Also, the
proposed bridge would cause the shading of .06 acres of public trust waters. Stormwater runoff to the
New River would be increased due to the increase in surface area of the bridge.
FORM DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT Richlands
a. Landowner:
Name N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Address P. O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
Fax _(919) 733-9794
b.. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
C. Project name (if any) B-2157, Replace
Bridge No. 49 on SR 1225
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s),
and or project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
C. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1225
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek sound, bay) Branch of New River
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
Replacement of Bridge No. 49, widening _
approaches and filling of adjacent wetlands
to accommodate relocation of roadside
ditches
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance or an
existing project, new work, or both? Both
C. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public Transportation
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
methods of construction and daily operations
of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages. Standard
bridge and roadway construction equipment.
See cover letter for description.
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m. ,.Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
4. LAND AND WATER r r " 1 ?996 N/A
CHARACTERISTICS r 'N OF
Kat-imS DEMENT
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f..
Size of entire tract N/A
Size of individual lot(s) N/A
n.
Approximate elevation of tract above MHW
or NWL 5.5
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Muckalee Loam
Vegetation on tract roadside grasses, and
shrubs
Man-made features now on tract Bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural x Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
No zoning
Is the proposed project consistent with the
applicable zoning? x Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable.)
Has a professional archaeological assessment
been done for the tract? Yes x No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes x No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? x Yes -No
Coastal(marsh) Other x
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach documentation, ifavailable)
o.
Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, "wash down", and residential
discharges.) Surface Runoff
Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 properties. 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, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 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 an
adequate number of 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
Revised 03/95
FORM DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
number, landmarks, and the like.
* A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
6. CERTIFICATION AND
PERMISSION TO ENTER ON
LAND
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name See Attached Sheet
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
COE Nationwide Permit No. 23 issued 4/17/95
COE Action ID No. 199502094; DEM Cert. #2735
A check for $250 made payable to the Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement of compliance with the N. C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a
statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
I understand that 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 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 the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the day of . , 19
Print Name H. Franklin Vic R.E.
Signature
Landowner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
COASTAL tUIENT
NOTE: _,J .P1 date each attachment in the
C v''?e at the bottom of each form.
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Riparian Landowners
Mrs. A. B. Humphrey
Box 236
Richlands N.C. 28574
N. S. Day, Heirs
C/O Jay Day
P.O. Box 99
Trenton N.C. 28585
William S. Dail
227 Turtle Shell Rd.
Richlands N.C. 28574
Astrakel International , LTD.
2630 Mirrow Lake Dr.
Fayetteville N.C. 28305
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Form DCM-MP-S
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain)
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge 28.05 m (92')
1. BRIDGES
h. Width of proposed bridge 9.2 m (30')
a. Public X Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material) N/A
Prestressed Girders
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes X No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain
Branch of the New River
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL 0.4 meter (1.3 feet)
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? 3.2 m 00.5')
X Yes No
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge 15.88 m (52') reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge 6.0 m (201 opening? X Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain Increase opening by one less bent
bridge 3.1 m (10.2') in creek and bridge is 3.5" higher in elevation.
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) Existing bridge will be
removed
M. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes X No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? If yes, explain
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
the M1-1W or NWL concerning their approval?
Yes X No
D -- - -If yes'please provide record of their action.

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Form DCM-MP-5
2. CULVERTS N/A
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b.
C.
Number of culverts proposed
Type of culvert (construction material, style)
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Depth of area to be excavated
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
removed? (Explain) require any excavation within: N/A
Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (2) Width of area to be excavated
Yes No (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
If yes, yards
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above require any highground excavation?
the MHW or NWL X Yes No
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be If yes,
removed? (Explain) (1) Length of area to be excavated 133m(436')
(2) Width of area to be excavated 5 in (16')
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 550 cubic yards
f. Length of proposed culvert
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
g. Width of proposed culvert any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the On high around off site
MHW or NWL (2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
To be determined by contractor
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No Yes X No
If yes, explain If no, atta ting permission from
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(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes X No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above.
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes X No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above.
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed below
MHW or NWL? Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
_ Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs x Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled 95 m (312')
(2) Width of area to be filled 2.7 m (9')
(3) Purpose of fill Roadway approaches
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled 217 m (712')
(2) Width of area to be filled 18 m (59')
(3) Purpose of fill Shoulder and roadway
widening
4. GENERAL
a. Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
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b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? X Yes No
If yes, explain in detail Overhead electrical
lines
c. Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
d. Will the proposed project require any work
channels? Yes X No
If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? DOT's best management
practices for the protection of surface water
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Standard bridge and roadway
construction equipment.
g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
NCDOT Replace Bridge No. 49 (B-2157)
Applicant or Project Name
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JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
February 9, 1996
Mr. Bob Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Dear Mr. Stroud;
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
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Subject: Onslow County, Replacement of Bridge No. 49 on SR 1225 over Branch
of the New River. State Project No. 5-265 1, T.I.P. No.-B-2157
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge
No 49 over a branch of the New River on SR 1225 near Richlands in Onslow County.
The proposed action will involve replacing the existing two-lane, timber bridge 15.88
meters (52 feet) long and 6 meters (20 feet) wide with a two-lane, concrete bridge 28.05
meters (92 feet) long and 9.2 meters ( 30 feet) wide. This bridge replacement will take
place on existing alignment and local traffic will be detoured along existing roadways.
The new structure is longer than the existing bridge. To facilitate the longer
structure, grade adjustments will be made on the approaches to accommodate an increased
superstructure depth. Approximately 137 meters (450 feet) and 76.2 meters (200 feet) of
roadway work will be required on the south and north approaches, respectively to provide
a two lane travelway. This work, which will include the relocation of roadside ditches, will
require the excavation of approximately 550 Cubic Yards from high ground. There will be
no excavation below NWL or in wetlands. The roadway approaches will be stabilized with
0.06 acres of fill in wetlands.
The elevation of the new structure will be slightly higher ( 0.3 ft.) than the existing
bridge. The proposed bridge will increase the existing navigation potential by decreasing
the number of bents.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting that the proposed
work be authorized under the appropriate Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA)
permit. Enclosed is a permit application for a CAMA Major Development Permit
including permit drawings and a copy of the fee application check for $250.00.
The discharge of dredge and fill materials into waters of the United States was
authorized by the Corps of Engineers on April 17, 1995 (Corps of Engineers Action ID
No. 199502094) under Nationwide Permit 23 in compliance with Section 10 of the Rivers
and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344).
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Ms Alice N.
Gordon at [phone] Ext. 314.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Mr. Jeff Richter, COE Wilmington Field Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, Department of Environmental Management
Mr. John Parker, NCDEHNR, Division of Coastal Management
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E. Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John L. Smith, Jr., P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design Unit
Mr. D. J. Bowers, P.E., Division 3 Engineer
Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E. Bridge Maintenance
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