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Michael F.-Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
July 25, 2001
DWQ# 01-1084
Beaufort County
Jay Johnson
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 2
P.O. Box 1587
Greenville, NC, 27835
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Johnson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to excavate, fill and disturb 0.043 acre of
shallow bottom habitat and wetlands in order to replace Bridge #127 on SR 1722 with three aluminum pipe arches in
Beaufort County, as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on July 11, 2001. After
reviewing your application, we have determined that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3274
which can be downloaded from our web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands . This Certification allows you to use your
CAMA Permit when it is issued by the NC Division of Coastal Management. In addition, you should get any other federal,
state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,
Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying CAMA
Permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
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 in writing and you maybe required to send us anew application for a. new.certification....lf the..:,;
property is sold, the new owner must be given.a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
-mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
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 conforming 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 Mr. Tom Steffens in DWQ's Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481 or Mr. John
Dorney in Raleigh at 919-733-9646.
Attachment
incerely,
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cc: Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
Doug Huggett
011084
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: tom steffens
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Bager Thorpe
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - Bridge 127 on SR 1722 County Beaufort
Project Number 01 1084 County2
Recvd From DCM Region Washington
Received Date 7/11/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type bridge
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Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N Recommendation: 0. Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided` by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
Site visit 17 July 01, Recommend Issue w/o conditions
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name NCDOT - Bridge 127 on SR 1722
County Beaufort
Project Number 01 1084 Regional Contact: tom steffens
Date:
Comments (continued from page 1):
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1 •;
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Donna D. Moffitt, Director
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July 2, 2001
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MEMORANDUM:
UL F 2001
T. Steven
TO: MfVe
s, Director DIV. OF WATER QUALITY
Df Water Quality DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Department of Transportation
Project Location: On SR 1722 in Ransomville at the crossing of North Creek, a tributary to
Pamlico River.
Proposed Project: Proposes to replace the degraded timber bridge (Br. #127) with 3 corrugated
aluminum structural plate pipe arches with head walls and wing walls. This will
allow 8 foot shoulders that comply with State Highway standards for secondary
roads.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by July 22, 2001. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Bill
Arrington at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
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Development Type FEE DCM % DWQ %
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1. Private, non-commercial
development that does not involve $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas: _
II. Public or commercial development
that does not involve the filling or $400 100%($400)
0% ($O)
excavation of any wetlands or open
water areas:
III. For development that involves the
filling and/or excavation of up to 1
acre of wetlands and/or open water
areas, determine if A, B, C, or D
below applies:
III(A). For Private, non-commercial
development, If General water Quality $250 100%($250) 0% (SO)
Certification No.3301 (see attached)
can be applied:
III(8): For public or commercial
development, if General water Quality $400 100%($400) 0% (SO)
Certification No.3301 (see attached)
can be applied:
III(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3301 (see attached)
could be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional review and $400 60%($240) 40%(S160)
written DWQ concurrence is needed
because of concerns related to water
quality or aquatic life:

III(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3301 ee attached) $400 60%($240) 40%(S160)
can not be applied:

IV. For development that involves
the filling and/or excavation of more
than one acre of wetlands and/or $475 60%($285) 40%(S190)
open water areas:
DIVISION. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation- SR 1722
Beaufort Co.
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Replace bridge 127 on SR 1722, in Ransomville,
with 3 culverts at the crossing of North Creek, a tributary of the Pamlico River.
Photo Index -2000: Flight Line 106 / #1304 B:16
State Plane Coordinates x: 2,689,600 y: 628,000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit -6/25/2001 & 6/28/2001
Was Applicant Present - No, (Jay Johnson, DEO)
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 6/8/2001
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan -Beaufort County
Land Classification From LUP - Rural with Services - CONSERVATION
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW and CS
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Roadway, Bridge
Planned - Replacement of bridge with culverts
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
Excavated Filled Other
(A) Coastal Wetlands- Cladium 0
jamaicense, Scirpus spp., S.
c nosuroides
Shallow Bottom 1750 sf ( same 1750 sf)
(C) Other Wetlands 124 sf
High Ground excavation at culverts
High Ground disturbance (in road R/W) 96 sf
7. (Continued)
(D) Total CAMA AEC Disturbed: 0.040 acres
(E) Total area disturbed by project 0.045 acres
(F) Primary Nursery Area: YES
(G) Water Classification: C Sw NSW (above the bridge) SA HQW NSW (below the
bridge) Open for Shellfishing: NO
Form DCM-MP-1
A(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name N. C. Department of Transportation
Address P.O. Box 1587
City Greenville, State N.C.
Zip 27835 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name. Jay Johnson, -NCDOT Div. 2
Address P.O. Box 1587
City Greenville, State N.C.
Zip 27835 Day Phone [phone]
Fax _(252) 830-3352
c. Project name (if any) Bridge #127 Beaufort Co.
NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), andor
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Beaufort
636 j
b. City, town, community or ?airdmark_
Ransomville
c. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1722
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) North Creek
3. DESCRIPTION AND 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.
Replace Bridge #127 on SR 1722 with 3
Aluminum Arch pipes and backfill/repave over the
culverts.
b. Is the prof bsed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? New work
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. Purpose: To upgrade existing Bridge to
improve the safety of traffic movement and to
comply with State safety standards for secondary
road culvert crossings.
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION: Standard roadw,-
and culvert construction methods: DAILY
OPERATIONS: Conveyance of vehicular traffic
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL
27
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Currituck Muck
e. Vegetation on tract Juncus Roemeranus, Baccaris
Hamilifolia, Tvhna Spp. Cladium iamaicense,
Phragmites australis, Spartina patens
f. Man-made features now on tract Existing paved
road and timber bridle.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification
of the site? (Consult the local land use plan)
Conservation X Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other Undeveloped
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
N/A
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No N/A
(4ttach zoning compliance certificate, i(applicable)
j. 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) X Other X
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? No
(Attach documentation, ifavailable)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
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n. Describe location andtype of discharges to waters of
the state. (For example,-surface-;-runoff, sanitary
wastewater, in(justrial/commercial=':effluent;-- "wash
down" and residential discharges.) Surface Runoff
o. 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 I V white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 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 site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
•A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
•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
Form DCM-MP-1
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name Harriet Ross
Address 1206 Hubs Rec Rd.
Belhaven, NC 27810
Name Jean S. Woolard
Address 3467 Davenport Fork Rd.
Creswell, NC 27928
Name Maggie Lee Clayton
Address 230 S. Savannah Rd.
Belhaven, N.C. 27810
Name
Address
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
pennittee, and issuing dates.
N/A
• A check for $400 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.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any pen-nit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
r ? 'Ir
the application. dl4 ' pi-ojecii Ull be subject to condition:
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify tha t -to4he Best of my.-knowledge, the proposec
activity complies with the State of North Carolina':
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, ir.
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 6th day of June. , 2001 .
Print Name Jay Johnson
Signature
Land er i Au rired Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
X DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project. N/A
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill
activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards
b. Type of material to be excavated
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No
d. High ground excavation in cubic yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimensions,ef disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes _ No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? _ Yes -.No
If yes, where?
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-M -2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes . No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding,12 months
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes No
If yes,
J;. 20Q1
(1) Amount of material to_-be -placed"in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site'? - Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
NCDOT Beaufort # 127
Applicant or Projgct Nanle
Siglure/
Date
Revised 03/95
. Form DCM-MP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Has a site development plan been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management for review?
Yes X No
If yes, date submitted
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or
structures proposed Replace Bridge # 127 with 3
Aluminum Arch pipes, Backfill and repave over
the culverts
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
Density (give the number of residential units and the
units per acre) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed including
roads, ditches, etc. 36' x 50'= 1800 sg: ft.
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. If
applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control
plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? Yes X No
If yes, date submitted
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces.
Marl and Asphalt
g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an
Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by
impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as
pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for
vehicular driveways or parking. < 10%
h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification.
i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
N/A
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above received
state or local approval? N/A
(Attach appropriate documentation)
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
"wash down" and residential discharges).
Surface runoff from roadway; stormwater
capture and retention from upland ditches ,
diffuse flow into-wetlands
Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.g.
well, community, public system, etc.)
N/A
m. Will water be impounded?
If yes, how many acres? _
_ Yes X No
n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when was
the lot(s) platted and recorded? N/A
NCDOT Beaufort #127
Applicant or Project Na e
Signature
Date
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-M -5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all other
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
1. BRIDGES
a. Public Private
b. Type of bridge (construction material)
c. Water body to be crossed by bridge
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?
_ _Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)?
Yes No
if yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW orNWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
g. Length of proposed bridge,
h. Width of proposed bridge
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
_ _Yes No
If yes, explain
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
reducing or increasing the existing navigable
opening? Yes _ No
If yes, explain
m. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes No
If yes, explain
n. Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard concerning
their approval?
Yes No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
2. CULVERTS
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
North Creek
b. Number of culverts proposed 3
c. Type of culvert (construction material, style)
Cormated Aluminum Structural Plate Arch Pine
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
X Yes --No
If Yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge 35'
(2) Width of existing bridge 29.7
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge 2'
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) Entire bridle will be
removed and replaced. Existing bulkheads
Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-S
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will be left and " the pipes will be placed c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
between them. require any highground excavation?' . =::
X Yes No--
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? If yes, Removal of bridge
Yes X No (1) Length of area to be excavated 36'
If yes, (2) Width of area to be excavated 30'
(1) Length of existing culvert (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(2) Width of existing culvert yards 80 cu. Yds.
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be excavation, please complete the following:
removed? (Explain) (1) Location of the spoil disposal area
Temporary spoil area is existing road bed
f. Length of proposed culvert 49'6"
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Width of proposed culvert 3(a. 9' 7"x 6'6" with 20' x 20'
headwalls (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
X Yes No
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the If no, attach a letter granting permission from
MHW or NWL 2' the owner.
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? maintenance? X Yes No
Yes X No (5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
if yes, explain wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation above.
potential? Yes X No (6) Does the disposal area include any area below
If yes, explain the MHW or NWL? Yes X No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above.
3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert described in Item d. above) to be placed below MHW
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL? or NWL? X Yes _ _No
X _Yes No If yes, Backfill over pipes and between
If yes, (1) Length of area to be filled 33'
(1) Length of area to be excavated 33' (2) Width of area to be filled 50'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 50' (3) Purpose of fill Backfill over new pipes and
(3) Depth of area to be excavated 2' between
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 122 cu. yds. f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
require any excavation within: Coastal Wetlands - SAVs Other Wetlands
Coastal Wetlands - SAVs - Other Wetlands If yes, No
If yes, Open Water (1) Length of area to be filled
(1) Length of area to be excavated 33' (2) Width of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be excavated 50' (3) Purpose of fill
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 122 cu. yds.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MR5
will be left and the pipes will be placed
between them.
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
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
the MHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
f. Length of proposed culvert 49'6"
g. Width of proposed culvert 30'-b 9' 7"x 6'6" with
headwalls
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL 2'
Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes X No
If yes, explain
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? Yes X 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?
X _Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 33'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 50'
(3) Depth of area to be excavated 2'
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 122 cu. vds.
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation within:
Coastal Wetlands - SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes, Open Water
(1) Length of area to be excavated 33'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 50'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 122 cu. vds.
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c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culver
require any highground excavation?:.. ` :_: z: ,=
X Yes
If yes, Removal of bridge
(1) Length of area to be excavated 36'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 30'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 80 cu. Yds.
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves am
excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
Temporary spoil area is existing road bed
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
20' x 20'
(3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
X Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? X Yes 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? X Yes _ No
If yes, Backfill over pipes and between
(1) Length of area to be filled 33'
(2) Width of area to be filled 50'
(3) Purpose of fill Backfill over new pipes and
between
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 Other Wetlands
If yes, No
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
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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? Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
4. GENERAL
a. Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
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 For n DCM-MP-2
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Silt fence
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe or hydraulic dredge)?
Typical Bridle 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

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Washington Regulatory Field ffice
P.O. Box 1000
IN REPLY REFER TO Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
July 31, 2001
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200110959 T. GROUP
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Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please reference the application of the NC Department of Transportation for Department
of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to replace an existing
bridge with culverts, identified as Bridge 127, located off State Road 1722, adjacent to North
Creek, in Ransomville, Beaufort County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies
your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of
our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the
provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be
granted until the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of
a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not
acted on the request, or asked for an extension of time, by October 1, 2001, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory
Field Office, Regulatory Division, telephone [phone], extension 23.
Sincerely,
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Raleigh Bland, P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Copies Furnished:
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
NC DOT - SR 1722, Beaufort Co.
June 29, 2001
PAGE 2
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is the N.C. Department of Transportation. The
proposal is to replace the degraded timber bridge with 3 corrugated aluminum structural plate
pipe arches with head walls and wing walls. This will allow 8 foot shoulders that comply with
State Highway standards for secondary roads.
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The site of this proposal is State Road 1722, at the crossing of North Creek, in the community of
Ransomville, Beaufort County, NC. The road is approximately 3 feet above NWL. The general
purpose of the project is to replace the deteriorating timber bridge with culverts, to allow for a 22
foot pavement width and 8 foot shoulder width. The bridged crossing at North Creek is flanked
with wooded Pine/Gum swamp wetlands, coastal wetlands, pasture and residential land. This area
is primarily residential, agricultural and undeveloped wooded swamp and forest. The site consists
of a 20' wide creek downstream of the crossing. The creek widens adjacent to the bridge to 25' at
the south side and 31' at the north side. At the north side of the bridge (upstream), the.zreek
branches to the main stream (15'), a smaller steam (8') and a ditch. The coastal wetland consists
of Spartina cynosuroides, Scirpus spp. and Cladium jamaicense. The adjacent uplands are
pastuelands, agricultural fields, residential land and forested, and are vegetated primarily with
various elm, pines, cedar, gum, grasses and wheat. North Creek is Joint waters at the project
site, and is classified SA HQW NSW between the Pamlico River and SR 1722 and classified:CSwv
NSW between SR 1722 and its headwaters by the Division of Water Quality and subject to the
Tar-Pamlico River Buffer Rules. The area is closed to shellfishing, and is designated as primary
nursery area by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. The Beaufort County Land Use
Plan designates the project area as Rural with Services , with all areas lying within CAMA Areas
of Environmental Concern, designated as Conservation.
The proposal is to replace the existing 30 feet wide by 35 feet long timber bridge with three 97"
wide x 6'6" tall x 49'6" long corrugated aluminum structural plate pipe arch's (culverts) on the
existing alignment. The addition20 foot width will allow for 8 foot road shoulders as required for
State Highway standards. The ends of the culverts will be stabilized with headwalls and wingwalls
to eliminate the need for slopes extending into coastal shoreline, esturine waters, public trust
waters, 404 type wetlands and coastal wetlands. The approaching roadway will be unchanged.
Best Management Practices will be used to minimize erosion and sedimentation.
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JUL 1 1 2001
DWQ STAFF SERVICES
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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
NC DOT - SR 1722, Beaufort Co.
June 29, 2001
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10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
As proposed, the replacement of the existing bridge with three culverts will result in the following
impacts: Approximately 124 square feet of 404 type wetlands will be filled by road shoulder, and
1750 square feet of shallow bottom will be filled by culverts and fill surrounding the culverts.
Approximately 96 square feet of high ground will be graded, filled or excavated for the roadway
and paving. There is a high probability of turbidity to be expected during the replacement of the
culverts. Stringent sedimentation/erosion control measures can minimize this. The NC DOT has
reduced their original proposal to install 70 foot culverts with sloped road shoulders to the shorter
49'6" culverts with head and wing walls in order to avoid the impact of an additional 800 sqare
feet of impacts to shallow bottom, esturine waters , 404 type wetlands and coastal shoreline.
Principally local residents use state Road 1722. The replacement of the bridge with culverts and 8
foot road shoulders will upgrade the crossing to improve safety of traffic movement and have the
comply with State safety standards for secondary roads. North Creek is a Primary Nursery Area
and may be impacted by this project.
The collective disturbance area for the project is 0.045 acres.
Bill Arrington June 29, 2001 Morehead City
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