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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 8, 1998
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Attention: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
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Subject: Transylvania County, Replacement of Bridge No. 31 over the Little River
on SR 1535; State Project No. 8.2000801; TIP No. B-3051; USACE
Action ID 199830388; DWQ Project No. 960623.
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23
(Categorical Exclusion) for the subject project on July 09, 1996. This permit expired on
January 21, 1997. The project was re-authorized by the USACE on February 18, 1998. The
replacement of Bridge No. 31 over the Little River on SR 1535 was let to construction in August
of 1998.
The recommended alternative has changed since the time of the most recent authorization. The
previous preferred alternative was to replace the bridge with a four-barrel reinforced concrete
box culvert. The new recommendation is to replace the bridge on existing location with a new
bridge approximately 28.8 meters (94.5 feet) in length with a width of 8.23 meters (27 feet
wide). The approach from the west will be 85 meters (279 feet) long. The eastern approach will
be 86.2 meters (283 feet) long. The new bridge will have three spans and will require in-stream
construction of bridge piers near the stream bank. This will require less in-stream activity than
the installation of a box culvert and the moratorium for in-stream activity between January 1 and
April 15 to avoid impacts on trout reproduction will be followed. Traffic will be detoured on
secondary roads during construction. The NCDOT will adhere to all environmental
commitments.

The NCDOT requests that the USACE modify the existing permit to include the current design
changes. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact
Mr. Lindsey Riddick at [phone], extension 315.
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore P.E., ?&er
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. David Franklin, LSACE, Wilmington
Mr. John 'Doifi63 V6'Q, Raleigh
Mr. William Roger P. ,E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Davis, C
Mr. Whit WebhrP;; Program Development
Mr. Len Hill, P"1.,' Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. F. D. Martin, P.E., Division 14 Engineer

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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Directo r
July 11, 1996
Transylvania County
DWQ Project # 960623
State Project No. 8.2000801
TIP# B-3051
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 Bridge No. 31 over Little River on SR 1535, 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 Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
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Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TMNSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
June 11, 1996
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 401 \Ss\o
Regulatory Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Mr. Cliff Winefordner
Chief, Southern Section
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Transylvania County - Replacement of Bridge No. 31 on SR 1535 over
Little River; T.I.P. No. B- 3051; State Project No. 8.2000801
The Categorical Exclusion for this project was approved on October 31, 1995. At
this time, foundation test borings are necessary in the channel and along the banks of the
Little River. This work will be necessary to obtain foundation information for design of
the structure. We have determined that this activity may be authorized under Nationwide
Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities. As this project occurs in a designated mountain trout
county, review by 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.
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H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager,
Planning & Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. F. D. Martin, P. E., Division 14 Engineer
Mr. Bob Johnson, DOA, Asheville
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. David Yow, 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
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DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide 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. Bo' 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.
PLEASE PRINT. ,
1. Owners Name: Nnrth rarnl i na Department of TsanSportati nn r
2. Owners Address: P.O. Box 252nl, Rat ei gh., Mr. 97611
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: Transylvania
Nearest Town or City: Pisgah Forest
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Rte; ?T non 11 CA SR 1525
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. Little River
7. River Basin: French Broad
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ ] NO JX]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES JX] NO [ ]
If yes, explain. NIAIP 71 annrnvari nrrtnhaz q 1995 --
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
N/A
Total Impacted:

12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
Foundation test borings
13. Purpose of proposed work: Structural information for bridge design
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. N?A
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 or proposed 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
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
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properties in the permit area which maybe affected by the proposed project? Have you done, so? 4 ES JX ] NO[
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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? ryra i
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? rsi Ia .
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GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
February 8, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: John L. Williams
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 31 on SR 1535 over Little
River, Transylvania County, B-3051, State Project
82000801, F. A. Project BRZ-1535(2)
A scoping meeting for the subject bridge was held in the Highway
Building on November 16, 1994.
The following people were in attendance:
Steve Drum Roadway Design
John Johnson Hydraulics Unit
John Williams P&E
The following comments were either called in or given at the meeting:
Eric Galamb of Department of Environment,
(DEHNR) requests normal soil and erosion contra
be no wet concrete in contact with the water.
Kenny McDowell stated the new bridge will
the same grade. He also stated that these are
Ray Moore of Structure Design stated that
slab bridge and that there would probably be a
Health, and Natural Resources
A. In addition, there should
be 22 meters (72 feet) long at
Trout waters.
this would probably be a cored
bent in the water.
Sid Autry of Location & Surveys commented that there is a power line 52
meters (170 feet) west of the existing bridge and a Sentel-Sprint line
crossing the bridge.
Clay Griffith (NCDOT Historian) has consulted with State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) and suggested that this bridge is not going to be
eligible for the National Historic Register. If this remains true, then this
project will not be subject to section 4(f).
Mr. F.D. Martin (Division 14 Engineer) has stated that road closure is
acceptable and that the bridge should be replaced in place.

February 8, 1995
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PLAN FOR REPLACEMENT
Replace the bridge in place at approximately the same elevation. The road
will be closed and traffic detoured along existing secondary roads during.
construction.
Estimated Construction Costs: $ 250,000
TIP Right of Way Costs: $ 25,000
February 8, 1995
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BRIDGE PROJECT
SCOPING SHEET
DATE 2-02-94
TIP PROJECT B-3051 DIVISION
STATE PROJECT 8.2000801 COUNTY
F. A. PROJECT BRZ-1535(2) ROUTE
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: SR 1535, BRIDGE NO. 31,
REPLACE BRIDGE OVER LITTLE RIVER
STRUCTURES
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Transylvania
SR 1353
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY,
EXISTING STRUCTURE: Length 15.5 Meters Width 3.7 Meters
51 Feet 12.1 Feet
PROPOSED STRUCTURE: 3.7-meter by 3.4-meter (12-foot by 11-foot) Reinforced
Concrete Box Culvert.
CLASSIFICATION: Rural Local Route
COSTS
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ..................................... $ 225,000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................... + $ 20,000
TIP TOTAL COST ................................... $ 245,000
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CONSTRUCTION COST $ 250,000
(including engineering and contingencies).
RIGHT OF WAY COST + $ 22,300
(including relocation utilities and acquisition)
TIP TOTAL COST ....................................... $ 272,300
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TP ANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
John L. Williams
Project Planning Engineer
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
Replacement of Bridge No. 31 on SR 1535 over Little
River, Transylvania County, B-3051, State Project
8.2000801, F. A. Project BRZ-1535(2)
Meeting minutes for the subject project were sent on February 9, 1995.
The meeting minutes indicated that the structure would be a bridge. Since
that time the Hydraulics Unit has noted that the structure recommendation
will be a culvert, not a bridge. The new culvert will be 3.7 meters X 3.4
meters (12 feet X 11 feet). Please note this in your files.
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GOVERNOR
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
September 30, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Review of Scoping Sheets for Bridge No. 31 on SR 1535
in Transylvania County over Little River, B-3051
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 November 16, 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 John Williams, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842.
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TIP PROJECT B-3051 DIVISION 14

STATE PROJECT 8.2000801 COUNTY TRANSYLVANIA

F.A. PROJECT BRZ-1535(2) ROUTE SR 1353
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:SR 1535, BRIDGE NO. 31, TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
REPLACE BRIDGE OVER LITTLE RIVER
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X
EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 15.5 METERS; WIDTH 3.7 METERS
51 FEET 12.1 FEET
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ................................ $ 2259000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................ $ 20,000
TIP TOTAL COST ...................................$ 245,000
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