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F WAIF Michael F. Easley, Governor
'4 9o William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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?O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mr Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
> y Acting Director
p Division of Water Quality
January 29, 2001 1(?
CERTIFIED MAIL: Return receipt requested C CACvi
Mr. M. L. Holder. P.E., Division Engine---r
NCDOT Division 12
P.O.Box47 FILE
copy
Shelby, North Carolina, 281:1-0047
Dear Mr. Holder:
Re: Bridge No. 52 replace=nt on SR 114:6 west of Newton.
The Division of Water Qualiry has renewed your submittal for a §401 Water Quality Certification for
the aforementioned project- Review ca voar application revealed it lacking necessary information
required for making an informed permit vision. The permit application was deficient in the
following area:
• The drawings furnished %6L' the application are inadequate. One of the two concrete box culverts
must have baffles for lok-flow crmdi6ons.
Therefore, pursuant to 15A N CAC 2h..0-5,37 (a)(4). we will have to place the permit application on
hold until we are supplied tht n?...cessry inforn=on. Furthermore, until the information is received
by the NC Division of Wate:-'Qualiity. we r,-quesx lby copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of
Engineers place the permit i9phcaticm on hold.
Hopefully, we can work tog-th--, to e;?e the processing of your permit application. If you have
any questions or require addhional irnffm=--rion, please contact Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele at
919.733.5715.
Sincerely,
P?Do'.
rti ration Program
pc: John Hendrix, USACE Asbeyflk BAI Office
Pete Colwell, NCDWQ Moon!&%ille 9.4onal Office
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North Carcka?hvisimof401rCuaW.4OZ Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 IAai Ssrrmr* *38F?3rh. NC 21899-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crattr6v 11,? Raltw,l, W--- 27604-2260 (Location)
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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DWQ Project No.: 02?? 7 County:
Applicant: oUG ,?j y 7"- ivy /? Le
Project Name: Z,! PC 41 r: 7,!:-:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
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Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the
project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
11 , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: --Date: Ag nt's Certift ation
1, ?IhiiCL. I . , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved pl s nd spec' ' ion , apd ther!lpporting in term Is.
Signstr?re: ! te: C7
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this project was designed by a Certified Professional
1, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe
(periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the
construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality
Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No. Date
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Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

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? WA TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
\0?0 9pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
co r Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
> Acting Director
r Division of Water Quality
January 29, 2001
CERTIFIED NLAIL: Return receipt requested
Mr. M. L. Holder. P.E., Division Enzmeer
NCDOT Division 12 FILE P.O. Box 47 copy
Shelby, North Carolina, 28151-0047 Dear Mr. Holder:

Re: Bridge No. 52 replacerant on SR 1116 west of Newton.
The Division of Water Qualky has reviewed your submittal for a §401 Water Quality Certification for
the aforementioned project- Review ni vtxtr application revealed it lacking necessary information
required for making an informed permit de•.:ision. The permit application was deficient in the
following area:
• The drawings furnished with the rrapsation are inadequate. One of the two concrete box culverts
must have baffles for lok-f)ow cEmdi6cm.
Therefore, pursuant to 15A rNCA C - .05 -1'a)(4). we will have to place the permit application on
hold until we are supplied t1i-- n---essiry imfo>imation. Furthermore, until the information is received
by the NC Division of Qualir. _ we T --quest by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of
Engineers place the permit a-,-i?licaticTi or hold.
Hopefully, we can work toztnh : to _ ;De5w the pl-ocessing of your permit application. If you have
any questions or require addi:anal in-xu = -ion. please contact Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele at
919.733.5715.
Sincerely,
C&y
J Domer Quality C rti cation Program
pc: John Hendrix, USACE Aaacyi& )Fib Offw--
Pete Colwell, NCDWQMoo"sPillcRegional Office
File Copy
North Carofre Shvmon d lOWw Cuardy. A01 Wetlands Certification Urd,
1650 Mail Swmr,* Taboo. NC 27899-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtreoe, low- Rafvpgn, t1G 27604-2260 (lotion)
919-733-178 (11Tr-rie). 9'.`r-T„rfr?.893 (faT), httpJWo.enr.state.nc.us/f-covetlandst
OF W A TFRP Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
\O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
?? r Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Q Division of Water Quality
April 3, 2002
Catawba County
DWQ Project No. 020067
Bridge No. 52 on SR 1146
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Ms. Trish Simon, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division 12
P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28 1 5 1-0047
Dear Ms. Simon:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to incur
permanent impacts of 86 linear feet and temporary impacts of 40 linear feet to an unnamed tributary
of Henry Fork River in order to replace Bridge No. 52 on SR 1146 in Catawba County. The project
must be constructed in accordance with your application dated January 8, 2002 (received January 16,
2002) and additional information received on February 11, 2002. After reviewing your application,
we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3375,
corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you
must acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including
(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed
regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified
in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless
modified below). If this project changes, you must notify the DWQ in writing and submit a new
application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and
approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills
for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the
future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. NCDOT is encouraged to use existing on-site vegetation and materials for streambank
stabilization and to minimize the use of rip rap.
2. The structure shall be designed and constructed so that it can be installed one foot below
streambed grade to enable waters to transport sediment and ensure passage of all aquatic life.
The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream and floodplain above and below the structure
shall not be modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream.
Disturbed floodplain benching should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions in front of the
concrete headwall as well as upstream and downstream of the second, stormwater flow pipe.
3. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
4. Riprap installed into the streambed must provide a thalweg and not interfere with aquatic life
passage upon project completion.
5. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to perform the
culvert installation. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream
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), hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall cnTnplete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. 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 Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704.663.1699.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
John Hendrix, USACE Asheville Field Office
Samar Bou-Ghazale, NCDWQ Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P.O. Box 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-52o1 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 47, Shelby, N. C. 28151
February 8, 2002
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/401/Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Re: Permit Application for Bridge # 52 replacement on SR 1146 west of Newton, Catawba
County
Dear Mr. Dorney:
I am in receipt of your comments letter dated January 29, 2002 concerning the Department of
Transportation's application requesting §401 Water Quality Certification for the replacement of
Bridge #52 on SR 1146 in Catawba County.
The item addressed in your correspondence is as follows:
• The drawings furnished with the application are inadequate. One of the two concrete box
culverts must have battles for low-flow conditions.
In response to this concern, the following comments are offered.
• The N.C. Department of Transportation feels that the placement of a concrete baffle on the inlet
of one of the culverts may interfere with the capacity of these double culverts to accommodate
the flood flows for which they are designed. However, the drawings furnished in the
application did include the construction of a riprap-faced floodplain bench on the inlet and
outlet of one of the two culverts. The benches are to be constructed of riprap on the outer face
and then backfilled with salvaged bed material from the initial construction phase or earthen
Mr. John Dorney
Page 2- Bridge #52 replacement
material and then stabilized. These floodplain benches prevent the widening of the stream
channel above and below the receiving culvert, as well as directing low flow through only one
culvert. It is my understanding that this meets the recommendations included in the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission memorandum, dated January 10, 2002: (2) Only one culvert
should receive base flow and (3) Maintaining the stream dimension, pattern and profile. These
recommendations were incorporated as special conditions in the USACE Regional General
Permit 31 Authorization (Action ID# 200230368). Copies of the NCWRC memorandum and
USACE authorization are enclosed. One of the regional conditions for specific nationwide
permits within the State of North Carolina is the accommodation of bankfull flows(or less)
through the existing bankfull channel cross sectional area. This condition also specifies that
additional culverts at a crossing will be allowed only to receive flows exceeding bankfull. The
N.C. Department of Transportation feels that the construction of the floodplain benches at the
inlet and outlet of one side of the double culvert meets this regional condition. It is NCDOT's
preference to utilize floodplain benches to maintain flow through only one of the box culverts
under low flow conditions rather than the construction of a concrete baffle on one of the two
box culverts.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 704-480-9020.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully yours
M.L. Holder, P.E.
Division Engineer
Twelfth Division
BY:
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
Cc: Mr. John Hendrix, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Pete Colwell, NCDWQ Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Dan Holderman, P.E. Division Bridge Engineer
File
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 200230368 County: Catawba
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Address: Attn: Michael L. Holder, Division Engineer, P.O. Box 47, Shelby, NC 28151-0047
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number, town, etc.):
Bridge No. 52 (SR 1146), unnamed tributary to Henry Fork River, near Newton.
Description of Activity: Replace an existing timber and steel bridge with a 46-foot-long, 12-
foot by 5-foot double concrete box culvert, with riprap for aprons and inlet and outlet bank
stabilization, with temporary construction dewatering and flow routing. SPECIAL
CONDITIONS: All conditions of the attached NC Wildlife Resources Commission memorandum
of January 10, 2002, are hereby incorporated as special conditions of this permit.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.1344).
(check all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899).
Authorization: 31 Regional General Permit Number.
Nationwide Permit Number.
Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Permit (NWP) provided
it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If
your activity is subject to Section 404 (if Section 404 block above is checked), before beginning
work you must also receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management, telephone [phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation
of the conditions of the RGP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop
work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the
responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The
permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
If there are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the General
Permit or Nationwide Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below.
Date: January 31, 2002 `,l?
Corps Regulatory Official: John W. Hendrix Telephone No.: [phone], x-7
Expiration Date of Verification: December 31, 2002
CF: Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer, P.O. Box 47, Shelby, NC 28.150?'
CBSA W Form 591
Rnvism July 199
21 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Comm;c.qInn k5
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM RECEIVED
TO: John Hendrix, Permit Coordinator
Asheville Office, U.S. Army Corps of E gineers
JAN 14 2002
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordin
Habitat Conservation Program CESAW-CO-RA
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DATE: January 10, 2002
SUBJECT: Review of an Application by North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT), Bridge #52, SR 1146, Unnamed Tributary to
Henry Fork River, Catawba County
NCDOT is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The NCWRC has reviewed 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).
NCDOT proposes to replace a deteriorating timber and steel bridge with a 46'
long, 12' x 5' double concrete box culvert with inlet and outlet concrete headwalls.
Roughly 15 feet of riprap will be placed on streambanks and 5' riprap aprons will be
placed in the stream channel. The culvert will be buried 1' into the streambed. No
wetland impacts are indicated. Temporary cofferdams will be used to divert water
around the construction.
Based on the information provided by the applicant on the project area, we do not
believe this project will cause significant effects to waters supporting fisheries.
Therefore, we do not object to the project as proposed in Ms. Trish Simon's letter of
January 8, 2002 provided that the following recommendations are implemented:
1. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
maintained until project completion.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
Bridge 52, NCSR1146 2 January 10, 2002
2. Only one culvert should receive base flow. To the extent practicable, the second
culvert should be connected to floodplain benching so as to receive stormwater flows.
3. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below the receiving
culvert should not be modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth
of the stream. The floodplain should remain intact or be restored to the extent
practicable upon project completion.
4. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not
contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water
chemistry and causing a fish kill.
5. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
6. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil
within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
We encourage NCDOT to utilize onsite vegetation and materials for streambank
stabilization when practicable instead of utilizing riprap and purchasing nursery
stock.
7. Riprap installed into the streambed must provide a thalweg and not interfere with
aquatic life passage upon project completion.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you
have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Trish Simon, NCDOT
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NCDWQ
FILE COPY
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
020067
MEMO TO: John Dorney, DENR/DWQ/401/Wetlands Unit
FROM: Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer -r_5
DATE: January 8, 2002
SUBJECT: Pre-construction Notification/401 Automated Payment PAYMENT
RECEIVED
Enclosed are seven copies of a pre-construction notification permit application for
a bridge replacement project in Catawba County for your review and comments.
Project information for the 401 Automated Payment Procedure
• Work order number: 4312B-549-5.7952-558-SRI 146-79052
• TIP #: Not Applicable
• Project Category: $200.00 Fee
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Post Office Box 47 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0047
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FILE COPY
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Hendrix, Permit Coordinator
Asheville Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 10, 2002
SUBJECT: Review of an Application by North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT), Bridge #52, SR 1146, Unnamed Tributary to
Henry Fork River, Catawba County
NCDOT is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The NCWRC has reviewed 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).
NCDOT proposes to replace a deteriorating timber and steel bridge with a 46'
long, 12' x 5' double concrete box culvert with inlet and outlet concrete headwalls.
Roughly 15 feet of riprap will be placed on streambanks and 5' riprap aprons will be
placed in the stream channel. The culvert will be buried 1' into the streambed. No
wetland impacts are indicated. Temporary cofferdams will be used to divert water
around the construction.
Based on the information provided by the applicant on the project area, we do not
believe this project will cause significant effects to waters supporting fisheries.
Therefore, we do not object to the project as proposed in Ms. Trish Simon's letter of
January 8, 2002 provided that the following recommendations are implemented:
1. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
maintained until project completion.
Bridge 52, NCSR1146 2 January 10, 2002
2. Only one culvert should receive base flow. To the extent practicable, the second
culvert should be connected to floodplain benching so as to receive stormwater flows.
3. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below the receiving
culvert should not be modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth
of the stream. The floodplain should remain intact or be restored to the extent
practicable aonro?ject completion.
4. If concreteawill be u9ed. VvAimr bst be accomplished so that wet concrete does not
contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water
chemistry and causing a fish kill.
5. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
6. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil
within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
We encourage NCDOT to utilize onsite vegetation and materials for streambank
stabilization when practicable instead of utilizing riprap and purchasing nursery
stock.
7. Riprap installed into the streambed must provide a thalweg and not interfere with
aquatic life passage upon project completion.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you
have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Trish Simon, NCDOT
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NCDWQ
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 47, 1710 East Marion Street
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0047
January 8, 2002
Mr. John W. Hendrix - NCDOT Projects 020067
US Army Corp of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, N. C. 28801-5006
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, proposes the following
project for your issuance of a Section 404 Permit. We believe this project can be accomplished
under NWP #14, Road Crossing.
COUNTY: Catawba
LOCATION: Bridge #52 replacement on SR 1146, west of Newton
STREAM: Unnamed tributary to Henry Fork River, Class C Waters (from Laurel
Creek to South Fork Catawba River), Catawba River Basin
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of replacing a deteriorating 20' wide x 22'
long timber and steel bridge with a 46'long, 12'x 5' double concrete box culvert with inlet and
outlet concrete headwalls on 0.10 acres of NCDOT right of way. It is proposed that -15 feet of
riprap will be placed on the stream bank at the headwalls and five-foot riprap aprons will be placed
in the stream channel extending from the box culvert to provide structure stabilization and
protection at the culvert inlet and outlet. Temporary cofferdams will be used to restrict stream
flow and a temporary pipe will divert the stream around the work site during construction. The
existing stream width is approximately five feet wide. The culvert is to be buried a foot below
existing streambed elevation (measurements/calculations included) and the stream dimensions at the
inlet and outlet of the new double 12' culvert will be structured to mimic the existing upstream and
downstream channel dimensions. I have enclosed a PCN application, a sketch of planned activities,
a soil survey and flood zone maps, and location maps relative to the proposed project.
The project is located in Class C waters approximately 1.5 miles upstream from a water supply
area. The project site is not located within'/2 mile of the watershed critical area nor is the roadway
an urban or rural arterial roadway. Hazardous spill basins are not required. Enclosed is the
NCDOT hazardous spill basin checklist.

Mr. John W. Hendrix
BR# 52 Replacement, SR 1146
January 8, 2002 - Page 2
A review of the Natural Heritage information for the threatened species listed for Catawba County,
the dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexa lis nanrflora)1 did not reveal any known sites in the vicinity
of the proposed project. I have conducted a survey for the heartleaf species in the project area on
December 13, 2001. None were observed. It was determined that this species was not located in
the proposed project area. No significant effect on this species is anticipated. A review of the
available information from the National Register of Historic Places was also conducted. There is a
National Register site located approximately 250 feet northwest of the project area; however, it is
separated from the project site by a non-registered residential property. It is anticipated that there
will be no impacts to the National Register site by the proposed project.
By copy of this letter, we are asking Neil Trivette, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Field
Engineer to comment on the above project. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting
concurrence from the Wildlife Resources Commission, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the State
Historic Preservation Office.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions, please call me at 704-480-9020.
Respectfully yours,
M.L. Holder, P.E.
Division Engineer
Twelfth Division
BY: IU4:4 --
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Dan Holderman, P.E. , Division Bridge Engineer
Mr. Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Engineer
Mr. Ron Linville, WRC
Mr. Brian Cole, USF & WS
Mr. John Dorney, DENF DWQ,401/Wetlands Unit (7 copies)
File
Office Use Only' ll cForm Version Wober 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
H. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mike Holder NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby NC 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9020
E-mail Address:
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Trish Simon
Company Affiliation: NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9044 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
E-mail Address: tsimon@dot state nc us
Fax Number: 704-480-5401
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge #52, SR 1146. Catawba Count,
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 5.7952
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): NCDOT Right of way
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Newton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Hwy 10 East from Newton
approximately four miles Turn right onto SR 1146 and proceed approximately 1.0 mile to
BR#52.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°30'44N/81°17'24W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Bridge on paved secondaa road
7. Property size (acres): 0 10 acres NCDOT right of way
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/take): Unnamed tributary to Henry Fork
River, Class C waters
9. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Page 6 of 12
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The project consists of replacing a deteriorating
20' wide x 22' long, timber and steel bridge with a 46 foot long,, double 12' wide x 5' high
concrete box culvert with inlet and outlet concrete headwalls (Total width of box culvert =
-24 feet) Temporary impervious cofferdams will be used to restrict stream flow and the
stream will be piped around the site during construction.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: A trackhoe will be used
for excavation and placement of riprap.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The surrounding area is wooded and
residential.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no linear feet
Excavation for 0.017 Yes (See enclosed
1 box culvert (SEE flood map for this 10-20 Forested wetland
installation NOTE) area)
• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, Ills,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
•s 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at httn://iAitiNv.fenra.sov.
••' List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: The identified
wetland areas are 10-20 feet away from the stream with natural levees in between the stream
and the swampy areas The estimated total acreage of these small swampy areas is - 1 acre.
Total area of wetland impact proposed: Approximately 0.017 acres of land upstream and
downstream from the existing bridge will be excavated for the box culvert. NOTE: The
swampy areas are not directly adiacent to the stream; therefore, it is anticipated that
only a portion of the 0.017 acres is wetland. The entire area to be excavated for the
proiect is included in the impacts as a worse case scenario.
2. Stream Imnacts_ including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream
Impact Site Length of Impact Average Width Perennial or
Number Type of Impact* (linear feet) Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on Before Impact (please specify)
ma
Unnamed
1 Concrete box
culvert with inlet 46 feet tributary to 5 feet Perennial
and outlet headwalls Henry Fork
River
Riprap apron in 5 ft inlet; 5 ft outlet .
1 stream bed at inlet Total = 10 feet
and outlet
Placement of riprap 15 feet (inlet)
1 on bank for 15 feet (outlet) "
stabilization Total = 30 feet
I Temporary coffer 40 feet "
dam/diversion pipe
" List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not lmuted to: culverts and assocratea np-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net losstgain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included
Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
wNkw.us,s.eov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., ww"'topozone.com,
Ni\A,%v.mapquest.com, etc.).
Page 8 of 12
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Box culvert & riprap
apron = 56 feet of impacts, Riprap on bank for stabilization = 30 feet; Total temporary
cofferdam and stream diversion impacts = 40 feet.
Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S. NO OPEN WATER IMPACTS
Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbod
y Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on ma acres bay, ocean, etc.

" List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation NO POND CREATION
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
NCDOT has chosen to replace the existing bridge with a box culvert due to the lower costs
associated with this option The amount of riprap used will be minimized to only what is needed
for stabilization around the culvert and headwalls. Temporary cofferdams and a pipe diversion
will be utilized to allow for construction to be done "in the dry" and to reduce sediment impact
to the stream.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
Page 9 of 12
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o enr state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm.gide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
IMPACTS < 150 FEET, MITIGATION NOT ANTICIPATED
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at litti):/Ai2o.enr.statc.nc.us/Ne,rp/indcx.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Page 10 of 12
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying
multipliers.
Zone* snImpact are feet Multiplier Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
Zone 1 extends out 30 leet perpendicular trom near banK of channel; Lone .1 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer
the buffer
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
NA
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XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
No additional impervious surface is proposed in this project.
XU. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XUL Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
NA
02-
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS INUNDATED
BY 100-YEAR FLOOD
ZONE A No base flood elevations determined.
ZONE AE Base flood elevations determined.
ZONE AH Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of
ponding); base flood elevations determined. J
ZONE AO Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow
on sloping terrain); average depths deter-
mined. For areas of alluvial fan flooding;
velocities also determined,
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Federal flood protection system under con-
struction; no base flood elevations deter-
mined.
ZONE V Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave
action); no base flood elevations determined.
ZONE VE Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave
action); base flood elevations determined.
FLOODWAY AREAS IN ZONE AE

OTHER FLOOD AREAS
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with drainage areas les
and areas protected by
flood.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: r. r" J:'r Date:
Applicant/Owner: County:'_
Investigator: ! mar/ State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? t?s No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? ?'NoJ ` Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. D(. I-AC- S. T A( v
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(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
_ Other
N ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
o Recorded Data Available
_ _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
/FAC-Neutral Test - .
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
and
G/r'a S
SOILS
Map Unit Nema r
(Sense and Phase): l Wc1 01 . Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
- '' Feld Observations
-
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matnx Color
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/C
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on
rast Structure etc.
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Hydnc Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydnc Soils L)st
fjeducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes J No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? _Yes . No
Hydric Soils Present? fYas---? No
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes,' No
Remarks:
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INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID APPLICANT NA.YIE /V C 3 DATE I / /0 .?
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.c..cullv'ert.relocation. etc.) /
W'ATERBODY/RIFER BASIN K_? COUNTY/CITY ?T?a I (? C.t /V F t v/ 7??1J
RECEN'T' WEATHER CONDITIONS
P SP NP Observation
Comments or Description
Fish/Shelllish/Crustace:ms Present
V_r
Benthic vLtcro Invertebrates
Amphibians Present/Breeding
Algae And/Or Fungus (water quality function)
Wildlife Channel Use (i.e. tracks, feces. shells, others)
Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue)
Riffle/Pool Structure
Stable Streambanks
Channel Substrate
(i.e. ;bevel. cobble. rock. coarse sand)
Riparian Canopy Present (SP =/> 50% closure)
Undercut Banks/Instream Habitat Structure
Flow In Channel
/ Wetlands Adjacent foiContig. With Channel
(Discontinue)
Persistent PoolsiSaturated Bottom
(June through Sept.)
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June through Sept.)
Adjacent Floodplain Present
d

t Material or Drt1t Lines
Hydmphytic Vegetation in/adjacent to channel
Important To Domestic Water Supply? (?Y N
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils iNlap(.Y) N
Approx. Drainage Area: w C9 ?' C?c1
Determination:
Perennial Channel (stop) E Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR Initials
Intermittent Channel (proceed) Cnimportant Channcl: LF
Ephemeral Channel (nojd) (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no id)
Evaluator's Si,, nature:
(if other than C.O.E. project manager)
P=Present SP-=Stongly Present NP Ncit Present 11/4/98
t,?ICDIVO Strcnin Classification Form
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Projce Name: ?j
River Buin: -' County:
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Cvaluawr:
DwQ Project Number. Neatest Named Stream: { Ifl +r" l-, latitude: JO ; y _ I Signature: ?) ^
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Absent
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1 Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
DilTerent From Surrounding Tem. in?
00
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02 _
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 00 01 0-2 03
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 00 01 9'2'- 03
5) Is Them An Active (Or Relic) Floodplain Present? 00 0 1 G- -- 03
6) Is The Channel Braided? Qd? 01 02 03
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 00 02 03
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 00 01 Q 2--• 03
Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present7
9)(*NOrE:lferdd Bo-A Cear.d BY DIIAr-g Amt AnHOUr S'nawnT A.
Seas-o((??
r/0

01

02
Is A 2nd Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated U. Top.
10)
Map And/Or In Field) Present?
..??
OA-.--3 0 N..0
PRLLIAR2 GEOAIORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS.
If. Hydrology ]rO
Absent #VALUEI
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1) Is "there A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present?
00
0 1
02
PRIAIARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS.
111. Blolozy
Absent #VAL UEl
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1) Am Fibrous Roots Present In Steambed? G-1-- 02 01 00
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed7 ®'T- 02 0 1 00
3) Is Periphyton Present? 00 0-i' 02 03
IA Are Bivalves Present? y10, 01 02 03
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
#VALUEI
Secondarv Field Indicators: rarc/ro.eNamarrrerua.?
L Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 00.5 01 0I.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point in Channc17 00 00.5 Oda 01.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
0 0
00
5
0 m?
Natural Drainage Way? . 1
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. #VALUEI
IL IFrdrolo v Absent Weak Moderate Strong
Is This Year's (Or Last's) Lcalliuer
5
01
0
0
Present In Streambed? • 0.5 0

2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Present?
00
00.5
01 --

Q?1T
3) Are Wrack Linea Present? 00 00.5 0I.5
d Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since (?'') oo
Last Known Rain? ONOTE:!/DiM M,1 ...d lv a9 dba.r SAio 7au S,,j A.d aJ Br( rq O OS 01 ?I:S?
Is There Water In Channel Dunng Dry
5)
)?
Conditions Or In Growing Season
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or in Hrrkua)l es-1.5 0 No-0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS:
111. Bolo Absent Weak Moderate Strong
I) Are Fish Present? 00.5 01 01.s
1) Are Amphibians Present? 00.5 01 01.5
3) Art AquaticTunles Present? yt.11"? 00.S 01 0 1S
i) Are Crayfish Present? 0 00.s 01 01.5
5) Are Macrobenihos Present? 00 OS 01 01.S
6) Are Iran Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 00 00.s 01 0111-
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 00 G'f1.5 01 01.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In $tmambed? SAV
• Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(
AOTE: If Twal Abtr-er Of All %aan /• Sr•va-6rd As Noted 02 01 00.75 00.5 00 00
Abo,v Sk,P nu Sl p UNLESS SAY Prnr.t •)
SECONDAR Y BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS.
i #VALUEI
TOTAL POI/VTS (Priumrr+Serond.nl+Serondnnl- #VALUEI (If Greater Th an Or Equal To 19 Poin ts The Stream It Al Least Intermittent)
Lin _'
NCDOT
HAZARDOUS SPILL BASIN CHECKLIST
Division:-ZZ, County: Ci4rZ?`-,---'d,4 Project ID: 5 7??Z
River Basin: G4-1-Ae4jv,A Bridge No: X52
Route: V e Stream: c1/,cJ ,3 . ;zr c??° Fne,? ,????,C
Water Quality Criteria: C?lie"' "L ?? ar Ya?
7AkNo
Stream Crossing Blue Line On USGS r-/ r'
ORW r r?
wSI r r?
WS II,III OR IV, Crossing Within 0.5m' of W.S. Critical Area r r?
Roadway Criteria:
Route Designation-
Additional Site Information:
Vow AT-
Arterial Urban F- r -v,'
Arterial Rural F r?
Yes No
Is a Hazardous Spill Basin Required? F r?
Criteria Based Upon NCDOT "Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters" (March, 1997).