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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
October 11, 2000
Mr. Steve Lund
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patten Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 j
Dear Mr. Lund: `'" w.?''`; `• G;'{ rp
Subject: NCDOT Section 404 Nationwide Permit Application for the Proposed Bridge
Replacement, Bridge No. 227 over the Rocky River on SR 1852, Iredell County,
North Carolina. TIP No. B-3195, State Project no. 8.2822001, Federal Aid No.
MABRZ-1852(2).
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has requested a Section 404
Nationwide Permit No. 23 for the subject project. Our comments are provided in accordance
with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Federally Listed Species
In the Natural Resources Technical Report, NCDOT biologists considered the one federally
listed species in Iredell County, the threatened (due to similarity of appearance) bog turtle
(Clemmys muhlenbergii). No suitable habitat for bog turtle exists within the project area and
there are no documented occurrences in the vicinity of the project. We concur with NCDOT's
conclusion of "no effect" for federally listed species in the project area. In view of this, we
believe the requirements under Section 7(c) of the Act are fulfilled. However, obligations under
Section 7 of the Act 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, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the
identified action.
Effects to Waters and Wetlands
We are pleased with NCDOT's decision to replace a bridge with a bridge. The new bridge
design should include provisions for roadbed and deck drainage to flow through a vegetated

buffer prior to reaching the affected stream. This buffer should be large enough to alleviate any
potential effects from the run-off of storm water and pollutants. The bridge design should not
alter the natural stream and stream-bank morphology or impede fish passage. Any piers or bents
should be placed outside the bank-full width of the stream. The bridge and approach should be
designed to avoid any fill that will result in damming or constriction of the channel or flood
plain. If spanning the flood plain is not feasible, culverts should be installed in the flood plain
portion of the approach to restore some of the hydrological functions of the flood plain and
reduce high velocities of flood waters within the affected area. We recommend erosion- and
sedimentation-control measures be in place prior to any ground-disturbing activities. Wet
concrete should never be allowed to come into contact with the stream.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Ms. Marella Buncick of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 237. We have
assigned our Log Number 4-2-01-017 to this project. Please reference this number in any future
correspondence concerning this project.
Sincerely,
Z,
nan P. Cole
r_? State Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission, 3855 Idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-9180
Ms. Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer, North Carolina Department of
Transportation, P.O. Box 47, Shelby, NC 28151
Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality, Wetlands Section, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1621
Mr. Matt Haney, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, North Carolina
Department of Transportation, 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT 1R. DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 27, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Ave., Rm 143 '001487
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
ATTN: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
Subject: Iredell County, Bridge No. 227 over Rocky River on SR 1852, TIP No. 13-
3195, State Project No. 8.282200 1, Federal Aid No. MABRZ-1852(2).
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
replace Bridge No. 227 over Rocky River on SR 1852. A Nationwide Permit No. 23 was
applied for on August 21, 2000. The purpose of this letter is to also request a Nationwide
Permit No. 33 for construction of a temporary causeway. Attached for your information
are permit drawings for the temporary causeway.
To construct the proposed center pier, a temporary causeway must be employed.
The amount of temporary fill in surface waters will be approximately 0.05 ac. The fill
will be composed of Class II Rip Rap (1.5:1).
The NCDOT requests that you review this work for authorization under
Nationwide Permit No. 33. It is anticipated that 401 General Certification No. 3114
(Temporary Construction, Access, and Dewatering) will apply to this project, and the
attached information is being provided to the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their review.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Matt
Haney at [phone] ext. 333.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27899-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
cc:
Mr. David Franklin, Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. N.L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E. Program Development Branch
Mr. Timothy V. Rountree, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Mike Holder, P.E., Division 12 Engineer
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E., PD&EA
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PROPERTY
SITE NAME
HOWARD W. SLOAN
JAMES ALBERT MIZE
NANCY HOLLAND MOORE
OWNER
ADDRESS
9416 GLENNBROOK DR.
CHARLOTTE , NC 28215
489 MOCKSVILLE HWY.
STATESVILLE, NC 28677
263 SLOAN'S MILL RD.
OLIN, NC 28660
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
IREDELL COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2822001 (I3-5195)
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO.227
OVER ROCKY CREEK ON SR1852
SHEET 7 OF 7