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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P.O. Box 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
GOVERNOR
P.O. BOX 47, 1710 East Marion Street
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0047
April 3, 2002
Mr. John W. Hendrix - NCDOT Projects
US Army Corp of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, N. C. 28801-5006
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
020529
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 #3, Maintenance.
COUNTY: Iredell
LOCATION: Bridge #229 replacement on SR 1843, east of Harmony
STREAM: Dutchman Creek, Class C Waters (from source to Yadkin River), Yadkin
River Basin
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of replacing a deteriorating 60-foot long
timber and steel bridge with a new 60' long x 33' wide concrete bridge on 0.10 acres of NCDOT
right of way. Pile construction will occur on the floodplain; therefore, it is anticipated that
dewatering of the site will not be necessary for the bridge construction. Forty-five linear feet of
two feet thick Class H riprap on filter fabric will be placed on the floodplain around the steel piles
for structure protection. A funnel drain from the bridge will drain into a side ditch located beside
the bridge. It is proposed to riprap the side ditch to the edge of the stream. The lower portion of
the side ditch (-10 feet) appears to be jurisdictional due to groundwater seepage. I have enclosed
a PCN application, a sketch of planned activities, and location maps relative to the proposed
project.
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Mr. John Hendrix
BR#229- Page Two
April 3, 2002
The project is located in a Class C Waters and the roadway is not an urban or rural arterial
roadway. Hazardous spill basins are not required. Enclosed is the NCDOT hazardous spill basin
checklist.
A review of the Natural Heritage information for the threatened species listed for Iredell County,
the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii), revealed a known site approximately 6.5 miles northwest
of the proposed project in another stream drainage. I have conducted a survey for this species in
the project area on March 25, 2002. None were observed. It was determined that neither this
species nor proper habitat was 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. It is anticipated that no historic sites will be affected 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, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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:
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, DENR,DWQ,401/Wetlands Unit (Courtesy copy)
File
Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 2 0 5 2 9
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 Permit #3
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 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
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: [e-mail]
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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: Bridge #229 Replacement on SR 1843, Iredell County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 5.8252014
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): NCDOT Right of way
4. Location
County: Iredell Nearest Town: Harmony
Subdivision name (include phasellot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Hwy 21 at Harmony, west
on 1843 to bride.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°57' 15N/80°47'41 W
(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 secondary road
7. Property size (acres): 0.10 acres NCDOT right of way
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Dutchman Creek (From source to
Yadkin River
. Class C waters
9. River Basin: Yadkin
(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/.)
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10, Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The project consists of replacing a deteriorating
and structurally deficient 60 foot long?timber and steel bridge with a new 60' long x 33'wide
concrete bridge Funnel drain from bridge will drain to side ditch, which will be riprapped
down to stream's edge. (The lower section of side ditch (-10 feet) appears to have
groundwater seepage, thus becoming jurisdictional). Two feet thick Class II riprap on filter
fabric will be placed on the floodplain around the steel piles for structure protection
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: A trackhoe will be used
for excavation and placement of riprap A crane will be used for pile driving and setting of
bridge components.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The surrounding area is wooded and
pastureland with cattle access.
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
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***

• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
•• 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FF,MA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://HwA,.fema.go .
sss 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: 0
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermitt ent and perennial streams
Stream
Impact
S
mpact
°f I
? Average Width Perennial or
N
ir Type of Impact* ???
feet)
Stream Name**
of Stream
Intermittent?
(indicate Before Impact (please specify)
on map)
Riprap on streambank/
1 floodplain around steel 45 feet Dutchman Creek 12 feet Perennial
piles for stricture
on
Riprap in jurisdictional
2 area tch", 10 feet UT to Dutchman 0.5 feet Intermittent
ground-water seepage Creek
in lower section of ditch
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
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 reaps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.Rov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
mwNv.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Riprap on floodplain/
streambanks = 45 feet. Riprap in "sideditch"- lower 10 feet portion of which is jurisdictional
due to groundwater seepa>;e.
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U. S. NO OPEN WATER HAPACTS
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 map) 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.
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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.
The initial plans were to replace the bridge with a double barrel 14' x 10' concrete box culvert.
The alternate recommendation of a 60-foot bridge will increase the project cost by approximately
$30,000440,000, however, this option was chose to reduce impacts 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.
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,izide.html.
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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 http:Uli2o.enr.statc.nc.us/wro/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):
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 N
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
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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. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
I 1 1 3
2 1.5
Total
' Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from rear bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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.
XL 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 on this project.
XIL 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.
XHL Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
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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).

Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Amphibians Present/Breeding
Algae :\nd/Or Fungus (water quality ILnetion)
Wildlife Channel Use (i.e. tracks, feces, shells, others)
Federally Protected Species Present(Discontinue)
Riffle/Pool Structure
Stable Streambanks
Channel Substrate
(i.e. gravel. cobble. rock. coarse sand)
Riparian Canopy Present (SP =/> 50% closure)
Undercut Banks/htstrearn Habitat Structure
Flow In Channel
"Wetlands Adjacent To,Contig. With Channel
(Discontinue)
Persistent Pools'Saturated Bottom
(June through Sept.)
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June through Sept.)
Adjacent Floodplain Present
?X rack Material or Drift Lines
Hvd:-ophytic Vegetation inradjacent to channel
Comments or Descri.wion
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y IV
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils 1*Vlap?3Y / N Approx. Drainage krea: ( Z OD a c r!" j
Determination:
erennial Channel (stop! portant Channel LF PRO.JECT:NICR. Initials
intermittent Channel (proceed) Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (noJdi (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (nojd)
Evaluator's Signature:
(if other than C.O.E. project manager)
P=Prescnt SP=Stongly Present NP=Not Prescnt 11/4/98
NCMVO StrCn Q, Cl?5sifi-tine Form, /
Protect Namc R,cr Basin: 7 County:
DWQ Project Number: Norest Named Strnm: D-d .A-"-l Latitude:
Due: J (/ ?... > j' ?•' ? USGS QUAD:. Longitude:
n J
?/ 7t
nr', :J 7 u i
it
'PLEASE VOTE: f/e.drnor and landowner adrer that rhr/ rvr it a m..-ad, /zurh, then use o/this form u n r n,erssarp
Afso. %fe the bar profasfon./ jedt,menr o/the era/year, rhe/rotare it a man-made ditch and nor a modfQ,/ nourof vrram--that
rotiny ss•sbm should na be rued-
Lvaluaioc
Sisnaturt:
L xtion/Directioru:
rnr . -
Primary Field Indicators: rcel.o..N.mb,.r,rw,/
1. Cenmornhnlnn-' 4hsr t \V
rnk \I Ire r Ctrnn
1) Is There A R Me•Pool Sequence? 00 O 1 0 2
Is The USDA Texture In SHSambcd
2) Di Recent From Surrounding Tern in7 00 01 02
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 0 01 02
O 2
A) is i ne t:nannel 51nuous7 00 01 Or-- O
S) Is There An Active (Or Relic) Floodplain Present? 00 01 3-7 O
6) Is The Channel Braided? O,0,? O t Oz 03
7) Arc Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 00 01 02 31--
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 00 01 02
?-
Is A Continuous Bed $ Bank Present?
911•NOr£:lla,d d B-k Ca.rd Er D
-
A
d WI
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0

01

0
,
-
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T//OUT SI...nry rh,. k--0
r 2 3
Is A 2nd Order Or Greater Channel (As indicated On Topo
10)
Mao And(Or In Field) Present? yes's O NO-0
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATORPOINTS:
#VALUEI
II. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Stronr.
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 00 01 0 2
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS. 3 #VALUEI
111. Bloingv Absent Weak Moderate Slrone
I) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 02 01 00
2) Art Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 02 01 00
3) Is Pcriphyton Present? 00 01 O.,
4) Are Bivalves Present? (>0 O 1 02 03
PRIMARY 81OLOGY INDICATOR POINTS.
Secondarv Field indicators:ra<r,o.,N..b.rrru.,f
L GC0MDr hnlo¢y Q
D
Absent #VALUEI

Weak

Moderate

S(rnnt!
1) Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0,01 00.5 01 01.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 00 00.S
O 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainaee \Vnv?
00
00.5
01

,
SECONDARY GEOAIORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS.
II. IIvdr.
1-5
Absent #VALUEI
Weak
Moderate
S(rnn
7
1) Is This eu s Or taus) Lcallnter
Present In Streambed?
15
01
00.s
00
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? 00 00.5 01
3) Acs Wrack Lines Present? 00 00.s 01
t5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since
) Last Known Rain? /•NOrE: l/Dlirh l.dicerd 1. w Above Stu r11ir S/ra A
d U 8n??•1
004
01

1.5
5) C There Water In Channel During Dry
Conditions Or lm Growing Season),
00
00.5
01

W?rS
6) Art Hydric Soils Present In Sides O(Channel (Or ti Hcrlcat)? yes. t.5 O No.0
SECONDAR Y HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS.
111. Biology
Absent #VALUEI
Weak
Modest
Strone
1) Are Fish Present? 00 00.5 0,..s
2) Are Amphibians Present? \.d'0 00.s 01 (D
.S
3) Are AquaticTurtles Present? 00.S 01 01-5
4) Are Crayfish Present? 0 0 0.5 01 01.s
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? 00 00.5 & 01-5
6) Acs Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 00 003 e 01.s
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 00.5 O 1 O 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV
1. NO rE: If Teat As-Of.Uf Ptuu 1. S-hd Ar Nord O 2 hlouly OUL
O 1 Mostly FACW
00
7S Mostly FAC
0 Mostly FACU Mostly UPL

Ahm. Sly tau Pep UNL=SAr An,., •) . 0.5 00 00
SECONDARY UIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3, ?D #VALUEI
TOTAL POINTS (Prir,rnn• + Seco...tan-j- #VAL UE! (//Greater Thom Or Equal TO 19 Points The Swoon Is At Least Intermittent)
/I,
NCDOT
HAZARDOUS SPILL BASIN CHECKLIST
Division: ?Z County: Project ID: 582520 14-
River Basin: Bridge No: zza
Route: Stream: ?"T-----4v AoJ
Water Quality Criteria: GL?45S "C-" L-,1A-rt--rLS
Yes No
Stream Crossing Blue Line On USGS ? r
ORW r- r-,--"
wsi r r?
WS II,III OR IV, Crossing Within 0.5mi of W.S. Critical Area r r?
Roadway Criteria:
Route Designation-
Yes No
Arterial Urban r r,/
Arterial Rural r rl?
Additional Site Information:
Yes No
Is a Hazardous Spill Basin Required? r r?
Criteria Based Upon NCDOT "Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters" (March, 1997).
M
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GovERNOR SECRETARY
020,529
MEMO TO: John Dorney, DENR/DWQ/401/Wetlands Unit
FROM: Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer I')
DATE: April 3, 2002
SUBJECT: Pre-construction Notification
Enclosed are courtesy copies of a pre-construction notification permit applications
for bridgelpipe replacement projects in Iredell and Alexander County for your review and
comments.
is
Post Office Box 47 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0047
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: April 16, 2002
SUBJECT: Review of an application by North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT), Bridge 229, SR 1843, Dutchman Creek, Iredell 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 60' bridge with a new 60' long by 33' wide concrete
bridge on NCDOT right-of-way. Funnel draining will occur to remove stormwater to side
ditches, which will be riprapped to the stream edge.
Based on the information provided by the applicant and our information on the habitat in the
project area, we do not believe this project will cause significant effects to waters. Therefore, we
do not object to the project as proposed. We recommend that native vegetation be encouraged in
riprapped ditches. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does
not contact stream water. The riprap used under the bridge may be utilized to restrict and
maintain the base flow channel if the channel has been previously widened, shallowed, or
otherwise modified. However, riprap must not interfere with aquatic life passage during low flow
conditions. Generally, we recommend the protection or reestablishment of floodplain benches
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: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, DWQ
Trish Simon, DOT
Marella Buncick, USFWS