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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, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. 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
L -7. C, P CtAe 9- , 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 o orting materials.
Signature: ?- Date: _4 e5-
Agent's Certificati n
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 plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
Date:
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the
Permittee 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
Transportation Permitting Unit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
June 13, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Lab
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GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Wake County, SR 2754,
Replacement of Bridge No. 279 over Little Black Creek,
State Project 8.2404901, Federal Aid Project
BRZ-2754(1), TIP Project B-3058
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the
subject project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of
these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting
of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby
enable us to better implement the project. A scoping meeting for this
project is scheduled for July 17, 1996 at 2:00 pm in the Planning and
Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 434). You may provide us with
your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process.
If there are any questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please
call Bill Goodwin, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7844, Ext. 238.
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BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
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TIP PROJECT: B-3058 DIVISION: Five
F. A. PROJECT: BRZ-2754(1)
STATE PROJECT: 8.2404901
COUNTY: Wake
ROUTE: SR 2754
DESCRIPTION: Replace Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black Creek
PROJECT PURPOSE: replace obsolete bridge
PROJECT U.S.G.S. QUAD SHEET(S): Angier s?
ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION: Rural Local Route f h
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ................................................................ $ 200.000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................................................ $ 20.000
PRIOR YEARS COST ............................................................................ $ 0,000
TIP TOTAL COST ................................................................................. $ 220,000
TRAFFIC: CURRENT ? VPD; DESIGN YEAR (2020) 4? o VPD
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EXISTING ROADWAY TYPICAL SECTION: Two lane shoulder section. 18 feet of
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
August 29, 1996
MEMO TO: Project File
FROM: Bill Goodwin, P. E. ?'"
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting for Replacement of Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over
Little Black Creek, Wake County, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2754(1),
State Project No. 8.2404901, TIP No. B-3058
A scoping meeting for the subject project was held on July 17, 1996. The following
persons were in attendance:
David Cox NC WRC
Eric Galamb DEM - Water Quality
Debbie Bevin SHPO
Don Sellers Right of Way
Sid Autry Location and Surveys
Ray Moore Structure Design
Charles Mullen Traffic Control
Eric Rysdon Traffic Control
Ray McIntyre Program Development
Lanette Cook Program Development
Jerry Snead Hydraulics
Tony Houser Roadway Design
Jason Moore Roadway Design
Bill Goodwin Planning and Environmental
The following is a summary of comments made at the scoping meeting and through
correspondence prior to the meeting.
The design speed will be 100 km/h (60 mph). Utility conflicts will be low for this project.
There is overhead electrical service along the west side of SR 2754, and overhead telephone
service along the east side of SR 2754. There is a waterline along SR 2754 that stops about 60
meters (200 feet) south of the existing bridge.
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Mr. Eric Galamb of DEM indicated that Little Black Creek is classified as Class C,
Nutrient Sensitive. Implementation of standard erosion control measures was suggested. As was
replacing the existing bridge in-place with road closure during construction.
Mr. David Cox of NC WRC indicated that Little Black Creek contains a number of fish
species and a culvert should be installed with the bottom buried to allow fish passage. A low
flow notch, or low flow barrel should be included. Mr. Cox also suggested replacing the existing
bridge in-place with road closure during construction.
Ms. Debbie Bevin of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicated that there
are no known architectural or archaeological sites in the immediate project area. No previously
unknown sites are likely to be found therefore, no architectural or archaeological survey will be
required.
Mr. Jerry Snead of the Hydraulics Unit indicated that a new culvert will be required to
replace the existing bridge. The new culvert should be a double barreled reinforced concrete box
culvert; with each barrel measuring 2.4 meters (8 feet) by 2.4 meters (8 feet).
The design speed will be 100 km/h (60 mph). The roadway approaches will have two 3.3
meter (11 ft) travel lanes and a shoulder width of at least 1.8 meters (6 ft).The shoulder will be
0.9 meters (3 feet) wider where guardrail is warranted.
The Wake County School Bus Transportation Coordinator has indicated that 5 busses use
this route twice each per day during the school year. Detouring traffic off-site would create some
inconvenience, but would not cause major problems in school bus operations.
The Traffic Forecasting Unit has indicated that near Bridge No. 279, SR 2756 carries 550
vehicles per day at present [1995]. This figure is expected to increase to 1200 vehicles per day by
the year 2020. These traffic figures include 6% dual tired vehicles [DUAL], and 1 % truck-tractor
semi-trailers [TTST]. The design hourly volume [DHV] is 10%.
The Division Engineer has indicated that a local detour, using SR 2756 and SR 2762
would be preferred. SR 2756 is scheduled to be paved during the 1997 fiscal year.
One alternate will be evaluated for replacing Bridge No. 279 over Little Black Creek.
Alternate One - The existing bridge will be removed and replaced in-place. Traffic will
be detoured along existing local roads.
The TIP cost estimate for this project is $ 220,000 including, $ 200,000 for construction
and $ 20,000 for right of way acquisition. Preliminary construction cost estimates are not
available at this time. The current project schedule calls for right of way acquisition to begin in
March 1998 and construction to begin in June 1999.
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DWQ No. 021258
Wake County
Dr. Greg Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Re: Wake County, Replacement of Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2754(1), State Project No. 8.2404901; TIP B-3058.
Little Black Creek [27-45-3; C NSW]
APPROVAL of NEUSE RIVER BUFFER RULES AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE with ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Thorpe,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 3834 square feet of protected riparian
buffer for the purpose of replacing Bridge Number 279 over Little Black Creek on SR 2754. The project shall be
constructed according to your application dated July 23, 2002 and any conditions listed below. This certification
supercedes the original Buffer Certification for this project dated August 28, 2002. This approval shall act as your
Authorization Certificate as required within the Neuse River Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In
addition, you should get any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application dated July 23, 2002. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this authorization and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this authorization, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This authorization 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 the "No Practical Alternatives" determination
required in 15A NCAC 2B .0233(8). If you have any questions, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
cc: US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 28, 2002
DWQ No. 021258
Wake County
Mr. V. Charles Bruton, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Re: Wake County, Replacement of Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2754(1), State Project No. 8.2404901; TIP B-3058.
Little Black Creek [27-45-3; C NSW]
APPROVAL of NEUSE RIVER BUFFER RULES AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE with ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Bruton,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 2834 square feet of protected riparian
buffer for the purpose of replacing Bridge Number 279 over Little Black Creek on SR 2754. The project shall be
constructed according to your application dated July 23, 2002 and .any conditions listed below. This approval shall act
as your Authorization Certificate as required within the Neuse River Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In
addition, you should get any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application dated July 23, 2002. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this authorization and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this authorization, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This authorization and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask fora hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under the "No Practical Alternatives" determination
required in 15A NCAC 2B .0233(87. If you have any questions, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
Sinceely,
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DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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Central Files
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTNIENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
July 23, 2002
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6845
ATTENTION: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Wake County, Replacement of Bridge No. 279 over Little Black Creek on SR
2754, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2754 (1), State Project No. 8.2404901,
TIP Project No. B-3058.
Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report, the Natural Resources
Technical Report (NRTR), and permit drawings for the above referenced project. The
NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge No. 279 on existing location with a 2 @ 12 ft x 8 ft
reinforced concrete box culvert 36 feet in length. Traffic will be detoured on existing
secondary roads during construction.
Surface Water Impacts: Approximately 0.01 acres of wetlands will be impacted due to
mechanized clearing and 0.03 acres of surface waters will be permanently filled by the
proposed project (see sheet 4 of 9 of the permit drawings).
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Impacts: This project is located in the Neuse River Basin;
therefore the regulations pertaining to the Neuse River Buffer Rules will apply. There
are 0.06 acre (2744.3 ft2) of allowable impacts within Zone 1 and 0.03 acre (1089.0 ft2) of
allowable impacts within Zone 2 (see permit buffer drawings sheet 7 of 9).
Threatened and Endangered Species: Plants and animals with federal classification of
Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE), and Proposed Threatened.
(PT) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species

Act of 1973, as amended. As of March 7, 2002, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) lists four federally protected species for Wake County, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). The NCDOT
evaluation of these species resulted in Biological Conclusions of "No Effect" for all of
these species. An additional review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database of rare
species and unique habitats on May 5, 2002 revealed that no known occurrences of any
federally protected species occur within one mile of the project area. Therefore, project
construction will not affect these species.
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 279 contains two spans totaling 36 feet. The bridge
superstructure is composed of reinforced concrete deck and railings on timber joist. The
bridge substructure consists of both timber and steel piles with timber caps. The rails and
timber joist and steel and timber substructure will be removed without dropping any of
their components into waters of the United States. There is potential for components of
the deck to be dropped into waters of the United States during construction. The
resulting temporary fill associated with the concrete deck is approximately 16 cubic
yards. All measures will be taken to avoid any temporary fill from entering waters of the
U.S.
This project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a "Categorical
Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we propose to proceed
under a NWP 23 in accordance with the Federal Register of January 15, 2002 (Volume
67, Number 10, Pages 2019-2095). We anticipate a 401 General Certification will apply
to this project, and are providing two copies of the project planning document and the
NRTR to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality, for their review. In addition to the Water Quality
Certification, a letter of authorization from the DWQ will be required under Section 15A
NCAC 213 .0233 (7) (b) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Lynn Smith
at [phone] ext. 286.
Sincerely,
V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., Manager
Office of the Natural Environment
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Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality (2 copies)
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
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Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Jon Nance, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Chris Murray, DEO
Mr. Joel Johnson, Project Planning Engineer
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PROPERTY OWNERS
NAMES AND ADDRESSES
PARCEL NO. NAMES ADDRESSES
1 JOYCE D. &
ELVIN C. HEDGEPETH
2 K. M. DUPREE, HEIRS
C/O LILLIAN DUPREE
3 THELM F. &
RONALD MCLEAN
9230 gENNEBEC ROAD
WILLOW SPRINGS NC 27592-9526
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WILLOW SPRINGS NC 27592-9410
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WILLOW SPRINGS NC 27592-9412
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No.: B-3058
State Project No. 8.2404901
Federal-Aid Project No.: BRZ-2754(1)
A. Project Description : (include project scope and location)
NCDOT will replace Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black Creek in
Wake County. The bridge will be replaced with a double barreled reinforced concrete box
culvert at the existing location. Each barrel will measure 2.4 meters (8 feet) by 2.4 meters
(8 feet). The new approach roadway will be a 6.6 meter (22 foot) travelway with shoulder
widths of at least 1.8 meters (6 ft.). Traffic will be detoured on existing secondary roads
during construction.
B. Purpose and Need:
Bridge No. 279 has a sufficiency rating of 56.4 out of 100, due to recent
reinforcement of the substructure. The deck of Bridge No. 104 is only 7.6 meters (25 feet)
wide. For these reasons Bridge No. 104 needs to be replaced.
C: Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the following improvements which apply to the project:
Type II Improvements
1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g., parking weaving,
turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing pavement
(3R and 4R improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage pipes, including
safety treatments
g. Providing driveways pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening ( less than one through lane)

2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the
installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation and/ or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing hazards
and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
3. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade
separation replace existing at-grade railroad crossings:
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting ( no red lead paint), scour repair,
fender systems, and minor structural improvements
d0 Replacing a bridge (structure and/ or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or for joint or limited use of right-
of-way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such construction is
not inconsistent with existing zoning and located on or near a street with adequate
capacity to handle anticipated bus and support vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and ancillary
facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are required and there is
not a substantial increase in the number of users.
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10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of passenger
shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street improvements ) when located in
a commercial area or other high activity center in which there is adequate street
capacity for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such construction is
not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no significant noise
impact on the surrounding community.
D.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land acquisition
loans under section 3 (b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and protective buying will be
permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited number of parcels. These types
of land acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in
alignment for planned construction projects, which may be required in the NEPA
process. No project development on such land may proceed until the NEPA
process has been completed.
Special Project Information
Environmental Commitments:
1. All standard measures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental
impacts.
2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the Corps of Engineers for the
discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the United States." A Corps
of Engineers Nationwide Permit # 23 will be applicable for this project.
3. A North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) Section 401
Water Quality General Certification will be obtained prior to issue of the Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Permit # 23.
Estimated Costs:
Construction
Right of Way
Total
Estimated Traffic:
Current
Year 2018
$ 200,000
$ 23.000
$ 223,000
550 VPD
1200 VPD
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Proposed Typical Roadway Section:
. The approach roadway will be 6.6 meters (22 feet) wide with at least 1.8 meter
(6 foot) shoulders. Shoulder width will be increased to at least 2.7 meters (9 feet) where
guardrail is warranted.
Design Speed:
100 km/h (60 mph)
Functional Classification:
SR 2754 is classified as a Rural Local Route in the Statewide Functional
Classification system.
Division Office Comments:
The Division Engineer supports the chosen alternate and proposed detour route.
E. Threshold Criteria
If any Type II actions are involved in the project, the following evaluation must be
completed. If the project consists only of Type I improvements, the following checklist does not
need to be Completed.
ECOLOGICAL
YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact on any unique or X
important natural resource? 11 (2) Does the project involve any habitat where federally listed
endangered or threatened species may occur? r x
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? 0 X
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of permanent
and/or temporary wetland taking less than one-third (1/3) acre
and have all practicable measures to avoid and minimize x
takings been evaluated?
(5) Will the project require use of U. S. Forest Service lands? X
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely impacted
by proposed construction activities? iX

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(7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding Water
Resources (OWR) and/or High Quality Waters (HQW)? F11 X
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States in any
of the designated mountain trout counties? F1 X
(9) Does the project involve any known underground storage tanks
(UST's) or hazardous materials sites? F-1 X
PER MITS AND COORDINATION YES NO

(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the project
significantly affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area of
Environmental Concern" (AEC)? X

(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act resources? X

(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required? X
(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway? X
(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel ?
changes? X
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned growth or ? X
land use for the area? -
(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or business? X
(17) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the
amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? X
(18) Will the project involve any changes in access control? L, X
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(19) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness and/or land
use of any adjacent property? 17
(20) Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent local ?
traffic patterns or community cohesiveness?
.(21) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan and/or
Transportation Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in
conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? X
(22) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic volumes? 1-1
(23) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, staged construction, or on-site detours?
(24) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project?
(25) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws
relating to the environmental aspects of the action?
(26) Will the project have an "effect" on properties eligible for or
listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
X
F-1
X
X
X
X
F-1
X
1-1
YES NO
?X
(27) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges ,
historic sites or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f) of the X
U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)?
(28) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent to a
river designated as a component of or proposed for inclusion in
the natural Wild and Scenic Rivers? i? X
F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable Responses in Part E
(Discussion regarding all unfavorable responses in Part E should be provided
below. Additional supporting documentation may be attached as necessary.)
None.
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G. CE Approval
TIP Project No.: B-3058
State Project No. 8.2404901
Federal-Aid Project No.: BRZ-2754(1)
Project Description • (include project scope and location)
NCDOT will replace Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black Creek in
Wake County. The bridge will be replaced with a double barreled reinforced concrete box
culvert at the existing location. Each barrel will measure 2.4 meters (8 feet) by 2.4 meters
(8 feet). The new approach roadway will be a 6.6 meter (22 foot) travelway with shoulder
widths of at least 1.8 meters (6 ft.). Traffic will be detoured on existing secondary roads
during construction.
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
X TYPE II (A)
TYPE II (B)
Approve:
3 -?-9
Date Assistant Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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Date Project Planning Unit Head

Date Project Planning Engineer t :
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Date Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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North Carolina Department of
Transportation
Division of Highways
Planning & Environmental Branch
Wake County
Replace Bridge No. 279 on SR 2754
Over Little Black Creek
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
August 1, 1996
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
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Re: Bridge 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black Creek,
Wake County, B-3058, Federal Aid Project BRZ- a
2754(2), State Project 8.2404901, ER 96-9162
Dear Mr. Graf:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
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6 1996
Gvl-C,y OF
LA'. G"WAYS
On July 17, 1995, Debbie Bevin of our staff met with North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above
project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and
archaeological surveys and resources along with our recommendations. NCDOT
provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of no historic structures
located within the area of potential effect. We recommend that no historic
architectural survey be conducted for this project.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction. We, therefore, recommend that
no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a Categorical
Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT addressed our
comments.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 13 OD,
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Nicholas L. Graf
1 August, 1996, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 9191733-4763.
Sincerely,
'DavidBrook (?J
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Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:slw
cc: H. F. Vick
C. Bruton
T. Padgett
Wake County HPC
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
06 March 1997
MEMORANDUM TO
Wayne Elliot, Unit Head
Bridge. Unit
GARLAND B. GARRETT )R.
SECRETARY
FROM: Lindsey Riddick, Environmental Biologist 1-9
Environmental Unit
SUBJECT: Natural Resources Technical Report for the proposed
replacement of bridge No. 279 on SR 2754 over Little Black
Creek, Wake County. TIP No. B-3058, State project No.
8.2404901, Federal aid project No. BRZ-2754 (1).
ATTENTION: Bill Goodwin, P.E., Project Manager
Project Planning Unit
The following report is submitted to assist in the preparation of a Programmatic
Categorical Exclusion (PCE) for the proposed project. This report contains information
concerning water resources, biotic resources, Waters of the United States, permit
requirements and federally protected species within the project area. The information
contained in this report is relevant only in the context of existing preliminary design
concepts. If design parameters and criteria change, additional field investigations may
need to be conducted.
The proposed project involves replacing the existing bridge on existing location
with minimal approach work. Project length is approximately 91 m (300 ft) with a right-
of-way of 24 m (80 ft). Traffic will be detoured off site.
METHODOLOGY
General field studies were conducted along the proposed project area by
NCDOT biologists Mark A. Hartman and Lindsey Riddick on 20 August 1996 and again
by NCDOT biologists Dale Suiter and Lindsey Riddick on 11 February 1997. Plant
communities and their associated wildlife were identified and recorded. Wildlife
identification involved using one or more of the following observation techniques: active
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searching and capture, visual observations (binoculars), and identifying characteristic r
signs of wildlife (sounds, scat, tracks and burrows). Faunal species observed during
the site visit are denoted with an asterisk (*). Terrestrial community classifications
generally follow Schafale and Weakley (1990) where possible, and plant taxonomy
follows Radford, et al. (1968). Animal taxonomy follows Martof, et al. (1980),
Menhenick (1991), Potter, et al. (1980), and Webster, et al. (1985). Wetland
classifications follow Cowardin et. al. (1979). Predictions regarding wildlife community
composition involved general qualitative habitat assessment based on existing
vegetative communities. Jurisdictional wetland determinations were performed using
delineation criteria prescribed in the "Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual"
(Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Information concerning federal and state protected
species in the study area was gathered from the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (NCNHP) database of rare species and unique habitats along with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) list of protected species and species of concern.
WATER RESOURCES
Water resources occur in the project area. These resources are in the form of
Little Black Creek, a piedmont perennial stream. Little Black Creek at bridge No. 279 is
approximately 2 m (6.5 ft) wide and approximately 0.5 m (1-2 ft) deep. Substrate
consists of silt and sand with some areas of gravel. Streams have been assigned a
best usage classification by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), formerly the Division
of Environmental Management (DEM). The best usage classification for the Little Black
Creek (DWQ Index No. 27-45-3) is C NSW. Class C refers to waters suitable for
aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and
agriculture. NSW (Nutrient Sensitive Waters) refers to waters which require limitations
on* nutrient inputs. No High Quality Waters or Outstanding Resouce Waters exist in the
project area. NCDOT's Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface
Waters should be strictly enforced during the construction phase of the project. This
would include:
1) installation of temporary silt fences to control runoff during construction
2) placement of temporary ground cover or re-seeding of disturbed sites to
reduce runoff and decrease sediment loading
3) reduction of clearing along streams
Terrestrial Communities
There are two types of terrestrial communities currently existing in the project
area, bottomland alluvial forest and maintained roadside shoulder.
Bottomland Alluvial Forest
Dominant canopy tree species noted were red maple (Acer rubrum), tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), river birch (Betula nigra),
loblolly pine (Pinus teada) and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Sub canopy layer
species include saplings of red maple and tulip poplar as well as tag alder (Alnus
serru/gta), black willow (Sa/ix nigra) and privet (Ligustrum sinense). Herbaceous
species present in the area include giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), jewel weed (Impatiens capensis), false nettle
(Boehmeria cylindrica) and greenbriar (Smilax sp.). A portion of this community is
considered jurisdictional wetland.
Wildlife species that may be found in such areas may use this habitat for shelter
and foraging and may also utilize the maintained/distubed areas to forage and as a
travel corridor. Therfore, many of the species found in this habitat also have the
potential to utilize the maintained/distuded community. Mammalian species likely to
occur include raccoon (Procyon lotor), gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), whitetail
deer (Odecoileous virginiana), hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus), and Virginia
oppossum (Didelphis virginiana). Avian species likely to be found in this community
include Carolina chickadee (Parus carolinensis), mourning dove (Zenaida macrroura),
-common grackle (Quisca/as quicu/a), European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and common
crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). Reptiles likely to be found in these areas include black
racer (Co/uber constrictor), five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus), and eastern fence
lizard (Sceloporus undulatus). A spotted turtle* (Clemmys guttata) and bullfrogs*
(Rana catesbeiana) were also noted along the stream bank during the initial site visit.
Maintained Roadside Shoulder
Maintained roadside shoulder community is also present in the project area.
This community includes areas that are highly maintained in an early successional
state. They are subject to frequent mowing and/or herbicide use. Having been
subjected to some type and degree of disturbance in the past, many species found in
this type of community are highly adaptive and have the ability to repopulate an area
quickly after disturbance.
Soil disturbance and compaction, along with frequent mowing and/or herbicide
application, keep this community in an early successional stage. As a result, the
vegetation in this community is predominantly grasses and herbs. These areas cover
the majority of the area where construction will take place.
Plant species that are common to maintained communities are fescue (Festuca
sp.), wild onion (Allium canadense), broomsedge (Andropogon virginica), blackberry
(Rubus argutus), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), goldenrod (Solidago sp.),
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privet, Carolina geranium (Geranium carolinianum), wild carrot (Daucus carota), ground
cherry (Physalis virginiana), dog fennel (Anthemis cotula), and giant cane.
Wildlife resources in this community are limited by the high degree of
maintenance that occurs on residential developments and roadside shoulder. Species
found in these areas generally use the area for foraging and are highly adaptive
species that adjust well to human development. Wildlife species that are common to
such areas include raccoon, eastern harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys humulis), hispid
cotton rat, eastern fence lizard, Carolina chickadee, mourning dove, common grackle,
European starling, and black racer.
JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
This section provides descriptions, inventories and impact analysis pertinent to
two important issues--Waters of the United States, and rare and protected species.
Waters of the United States
Impacts to jurisdictional surface waters are anticipated. Jurisdictional surface
waters are present in the form of a piedmont perennial stream. Impacts can be
minimized with NCDOT Best Management Practices. In accordance with provisions of
section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U,S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the
COE for the discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the United States."
Two small wetland sites occur within the proposed right-of-way for this project.
In each case the area of impact will be less than 0.04 ha (0.1 ac). Wetland 1 lies on the
north side of the existing bridge. The Cowardin classification for this wetland is
PF01A. This wetland type is described as palustrine, forested, broad leaved
deciduous, temporarily flooded. Wetland 2 lies on the south side of the existing
bridge. The Cowardin classification for this wetland is PF01 C. This wetland type is
described as palustrine, forested, broad leaved deciduous, seasonally flooded, well
drained.
Water Permits
Nationwide 23 Permit
A Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (23) is likely to be applicable for all
impacts to Waters of the United States resulting from the proposed project. This permit
authorizes activities undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or financed in
whole, or part, by another Federal agency or department where that agency or
department has determined the pursuant to the council on. environmental quality
regulation for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental
Policy Act:
(1) that the activity, work, or discharge is categorically excluded from environmental
documentation because it is included within a category of actions which neither
individually nor cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment,
and-,
(2) that the office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency' or
department's application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that
determination.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality
General Certification is also required. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that
the state issue or deny water certification for any federally permitted or licensed activity
that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States. The issuance of a 401
permit from DWQ is a prerequisite to issuance of a Section 404 Permit.
Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in, or are in, the process of
decline either due to natural forces or their inability to coexist with human activities.
Federal law (under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended) requires that any action, likely to adversely affect a species classified as
federally-protected, be subject to review by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Other
species may receive additional protection under separate state laws.
Federally-Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened
(T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under
provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended. As of 23 August 1996, the FWS lists four federally-protected species for
Wake County (Table 1). A complete description along with a biological conclusion for
each species follows Table 1.
Table 1 Federally Protected Species for Wake County.
Scientific name Common name Status
Picoides borealis red-cockaded woodpecker Endangered
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac Endangered
Haliaeetus leucocephalus bald eagle Threatened
Alasmidonta heterodon dwarf wedge mussel Endangered
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Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) Endangered
Animal Family: Picidae
Date Listed: 13 October 1970
The adult red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has a plumage that is
entirely black and white except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in
the male. The back of the RCW is black and white with horizontal stripes. The
breast and underside of this woodpecker are white with streaked flanks. The
RCW has a large white cheek patch surrounded by the black cap, nape, and
throat.
The RCW uses open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly
longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand
must contain at least 50% pine, lack a thick understory, and be contiguous with
other stands to be appropriate habitat for the RCW. These birds nest
exclusively in trees that are >60 years old and are contiguous with pine stands
at least 30 years of age. The foraging range of the RCW is up to 200 hectares
(500 acres). This acreage must be contiguous with suitable nesting sites.
These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in
trees that are infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities
are located in colonies from 3.6-30.3 m (12-100 ft) above the ground and
average 9.1- 15.7 m (30-50 ft) high. They can be identified by a large
incrustation of running sap that surrounds the tree. The RCW lays its eggs in
April, May, and June; the eggs hatch approximately 38 days later.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
No habitat as described above exists for the RCW in the project area.
The mixed pine hardwood stands do not contain greater than 50% pine trees
and are not contiguous to pine stands 30 years of age. In addition, a search of
the NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no records of
RCW in the project area. Therefore, it can be concluded that this project will not
affect RCW.
Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) Endangered
Plant Family: Anacardiaceae
Federally Listed: 28 September 1989
Flowers Present: June -
Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub. The bases of the
leaves are rounded and their edges are simply or doubly serrate. The flowers of
Michaux's sumac are greenish to white in color. Fruits, which develop from August to
September on female plants, are a red densely short-pubescent drupe.
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This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. Michaux's sumac is dependent
on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It usually grows in
association with basic soils and occurs on sand or sandy loams. Michaux's sumac
grows only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight. Michaux's sumac does not
compete well with other species, such as Japanese honeysuckle, with which it is often
associated.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
During the two site visits the areas of open roadside shoulder habitat were
seacrched for the presence of this plant. No specimens were found on either occasion.
In addition, a search of the NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitats
revealed no records of Michaux's sumac being present in the project area. Therefore,
this project will not affect this species.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (bald eagle) Endangered
Animal Family: Accipitridae
Date Listed: 03 November 1967
Adult bald eagles can be identified by their large white head and short
white tail. The body plumage is dark-brown to chocolate-brown in color. In flight
bald eagles can be identified by their flat wing soar.
Eagle nests are found in close proximity to water (within a half mile) with a
clear flight path to the water, in the largest living tree in an area, and having an
open view of the surrounding land. Human disturbance can cause an eagle to
abandon otherwise suitable habitat. The breeding season for the bald eagle
begins in December or January. Fish are the major food source for bald eagles.
Other sources include coots, herons, and wounded ducks. Food may be live or
carrion.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
No large open bodies of water exist in the project area. Little Black Creek is
narrow and enclosed by tree canopy. This area does not provide the large, open
bodies of water required by the bald eagle for foraging. In addition, a search of the
NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no records of thebald
eagle being present in the project area. Therefore, the proposed project will not affect
this species.
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Alasmidonta, heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel) Endangered
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: 14 March 1990
The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel having a distinguishable shell
noted by two lateral teeth on the right half and one on the left half. The
periostracum (outer shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the nacre
(inner shell) is bluish to silvery white.
Known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel in.North Carolina are
found in Middle Creek and the Little River of the Neuse River Basin and in the
upper Tar River and Cedar, Crooked, and Stony Creeks of the Tar River system.
This mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic, and industrial pollutants and
requires a stable silt free streambed with well oxygenated water to survive.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
General mussel surveys were conducted 20.August 1996 by NCDOT biologists
Mark Hartman and Lindsey Riddick. Little Black Creek was surveyed approximately
50 m (162 ft) on each side of bridge No. 279. No living mussels or relic shells of any
kind were observed. In addition, a search of the NCNHP database of rare species and
unique habitats revealed no records of the dwarf wedge mussel being present in the
project area. Therefore, the proposed project will not affect this species.
cc: V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., Environmental Unit Head
Hal C. Bain, Environmental Supervisor
File: B-3058
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