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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested
Mr. D. R. Henderson, PE
NC DOT Hydraulics Unit
1590 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1590
Dear Mr. Henderson:
June 24, 2002
Bridge No. 23 on SR-1146 (B-3317)
DWQ Project No. 020480
Caswell County
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The Wetlands Unit received your response to the request for additional information dated June 14, 2002. Staff reviewed
the information provided and determined that additional information is necessary to establish that the proposed culvert will
not result in destabilization of Country Line Creek.. The required additional information is as follows:
This Office agrees with your statement that the introduction man-made controls would interfere with the natural equilibrium
of this stable stream system. This is why more information and additional measures have been requested by this Office to
ensure that the placement of the proposed culvert that restricts the existing floodway will not destabilize the stream.
General Water Quality Certification No. 3375 Condition No. 9 states in part:
"Design and placement of culverts including open bottom or bottomless arch culverts and other
structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may
result in aggradation, degradation or significant changes in hydrology of wetlands or stream beds or
banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to
provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested to do so in writing by DWQ.
Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other fill projects are constructed across FEMA-
designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or bridges must be provided to maintain
the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in
aggradation, degradation or significant changes in hydrology of streams or wetlands."
The proposed changes to the stream morphology by the addition of the culvert may have a dramatic impact on the
stability of the stream, both up and downstream of the proposed impact, by changing the channel's ability to transport its
bedload in its current state of equilibrium. Your letter of June 14, 2002 does not include enough information for this Office
to determine or predict whether or not the stream's ability to transport its bedload without aggrading or degrading can be
achieved with the current culvert design. This is of particular concern in waters classified as WSII ORW (water supply Il,
outstanding resource).
As such, you must demonstrate that the proposed culvert will not destabilize the stream and that equilibrium will be
maintained. In any event, I would like to suggest that we schedule a meeting to discuss this matter as similar situations
are likely to arise. The aim of this meeting would be to develop specific protocols to address this situation so that we do
not have to put these (and similar) projects on hold in the future.
Until this information is received, I will place this project on hold due to incomplete information (15A NCAC 2H .0507(a)). If
you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this project, please contact Todd St. John at (919)
733-9584. A
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Subject:
North Carolina Division of W ter uality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, R eig , NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwettands/
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
April 29, 2002
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E. Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 7
1584 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27415
Re: Permit Application for proposed replacement of Bridge No. 23 on Camp Springs Road (SR 1146)
across Line Creek in Caswell County
DWQ No. 020480, TIP No. B-3317
Dear Mr. Mills:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
aforementioned project. Review of your application revealed it lacking necessary information required for
making an informed permit decision. The permit application was deficient in the following areas:
• The project as presently proposed calls for replacing a bridge with a culvert. The waters being
impacted are classified as WS II HQW. At this time, and given the present design the NCDWQ
requires additional information prior to issuance if the 401 Water Quality Certification. The present
design will likely result in a destabilization of the stream. Please provide a design that incorporates a
downstream and upstream rock cross vane at this site, and provide the proposed design specifications
for the cross vane installation. If you believe the requested design changes are problematic, please
provide additional information detailing the engineering rationale, and provide an alternative design
that provides for stream stability.
Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(5), we will have to place the permit application on hold
until :we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore, until the information is received by the NC
Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of Engineers place
the permit application on hold.
Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit application. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
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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
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
October 9, 2003
Caswell County
DWQ Project No. 020480
SR 1146 (Camp Springs Road)
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Modification with Additional Conditions
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 7
1584 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27415
Dear Mr. Green:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place
permanent fill material in 115 linear feet of stream and temporary fill in an additional 20 linear feet of
stream for the purpose of constructing a new 3 barrel (10'X12') reinforced concrete box culvert to replace
Bridge Number 23 of SR 1146 in Caswell County. The project should be constructed in accordance with
your modification request dated September 17, 2003 (receivedSeptember 26, 2003). In addition to the
aforementioned impacts, additional fill of 380 cubic yards (3735 square feet of surface waters) of fill is
authorized to construct a wing deflector to divert low stream flows through a single barrel of the box
culvert. This aspect of the project shall be constructed in accordance with your submittal dated July 18,
2002. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification No. 3404 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14.
In addition, you should 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 only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, 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
Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if stream impacts 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 shall use Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (NCDOT March
1997) and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Guidelines for Sensitive Watersheds [15A NCAC 4B
.0124(a)-(d)] must be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts to
downstream aquatic resources. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation shall be planted on
all bare soil within 10 days of ground-disturbing activities (due to the presence of High Quality
Waters) to provide long term erosion control
2. NCDOT shall adhere to the requirements for High Quality Waters [15A NCAC 2B.02241.
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N. C. 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)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
NCDOT DWQ# 020480
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October 9, 2003
3. Where practicable, storm water should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be
routed directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that
they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow.
4. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of
the growing season following completion of construction.
5. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete 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 that 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. Beth Barnes at 919-715-8394 or Mr. Daryl
Lamb of the Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336.771.4600.
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Subject: Modification of 401 Water Quality Certification (DWQ Project No. 020480) Caswell County,
Bridge Replacement on Camp Springs Rd (SR 1146)
Project Number # 6.503433
To Whom It May Concern:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace a structurally
deficient bridge with a Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) with headwall on Camp Springs
Road. The replacement is necessary in order to maintain traffic safety and reduce maintenance costs.
Permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers (NW 14 and 33) and the NC Division of Water Quality
(DWQ Project No. 020480) have already been obtained. However, this PCN is being submitted to
request a modification to the dewatering method that will be used during construction of the new
RCBC.
NCDOT is requesting to utilize a pump around method of dewatering the stream rather than the
diversion channel that was submitted with the application. The construction sequence and drawings
are attached with this application. All other aspects of the permit are to remain as permitted. Please
refer to the drawings and plats originally submitted for all other information concerning this project.
613A I3038
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P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro. NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Enclosed please find the Pre-construction Notification Form and supporting documentation for the
above referenced project. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please
contact Dennis Johnson at [phone] or Jerry Parker at [phone]. Your time and effort
are appreciated.
Sincerely,
?'M M&
ills, P.E.
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isio Engineer, Division 7
Enclosures
CC: Dennis Johnson, Bridge Maintenance NCDOT
Barry Harrington, NCDOT
Jerry Parker. NCDOT
Herbert McDowell, NCDOT
Derek Dixon. NCDOT
Grade Crew Foreman, NCDOT
P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 Z y50
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and 33
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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mr. J.M. Mills, RE, Division Engineer - Division 7
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14996
Greensboro NC
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
2. Agent/Consultant 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: Jerry A. Parker
Company Affiliation: NCDOT- Division 7
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14966
Greensboro NC 27415
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
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: Camp Springs Rd Bridge Replacement Bridge #23
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): #6.503433
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Not Applicable
4. Location
County: Caswell Nearest Town: Yanceyville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not Applicable
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
From the intersection of US-158 and NC 62 in Yanceyville proceed west on US 158 for 8.4
miles. Turn left onto NC 150 and proceed 5.8 miles. Turn left onto SR 1146 (Camp Springs
Rd) and proceed approximately 1.55 miles to Bridge #23.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): See the attached USGS ma.
(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. Property size (acres): Not Applicable
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Country Line Creek
8. River Basin: Roanoke
(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/adnin/mos/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Low density residential
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project
will involve replacing the existing structurally deficient 1 @ 17'5, 1 @ 16'11, 1 @ 17'1,
1 @ 16'10, 1 @ 17'8 timber Bridize with a 75 foot long 3 @ 10' X 12' Reinforced Concrete
Box Culvert (RCBQ with headwall
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To maintain traffic safety and to reduce future
maintenance costs..
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.
Not Applicable
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.
Not Applicable
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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Temporary stream impacts will
result from installation of cofferdams which will be utilized to dewater the site. A pump around
is proposed to be used rather than the diversion channel that was permitted by the original
permit. All other impacts have been addressed in the original permit and will not change.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
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***
N/A

* 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 FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at httn://www.fema.sxov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: Not Applicable
Total area of wetland impact proposed: Not Applicable
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
especify)

Camp Springs Rd
SR 1146
Bridge 23
Enclosure and
placement of
riprap 75 (en)
20 (trap)
20(rp)
20(ww)

Country Line Creek

Approx. 20 ft

Perennial
See below*

* 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 maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
*Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Project will involve
increase in linear feet impacts. - 75 -enclosure (en), 20-temporary (tmp), 20-riprap (rp) 20-
wingwall (ww)
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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.): Not Applicable
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): Not Applicable
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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 structurally deficient bridge must be revlacesd to ensure safety. Impacts will be minimized
by burying the culvert one foot below streambed elevation and placing Class H riprap, 2 to 3 feet
above the streambed in one of the barrels to facilitate high water flow and aquatic life
movement. Secondary impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best Management
Practices for the protection of wetland and surface waters, restrictions against the staging of
equipment in or adjacent to waters of the US, and coordination (including a pre-construction
meeting) with the Division Environmental Officer.
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
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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
hqp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwet]ands/stnngide.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.
A finding of insignificant impact is anticipated; therefore, a mitigation plan is not provided.
Cumulative impacts are less than 150 feet. The maximum amount of impact to a single
stream is approximately 90 linear feet. No Outstanding Resource Waters, federally protected
species or their habitats, or essential fishery habitats occur in the project area. The project is
not located in a High Quality Water.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wM/index.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): Not Applicable
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Not Applicable
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable
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Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) 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 (required by DWQ)
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
(Neuse), 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
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 N/A 3
2 N/A 1.5
Total N/A
* "Gone 1 extends out 3U feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Gone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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.
Not Applicable
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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.
Not Applicable
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
Not Applicable
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No X
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No X
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).
-/7-10
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent'ssignature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 8 of 8
Construction Sequence
Bridge No. 23 - Caswell County
1. Install impervious dikes at each end of construction area.
2. Pump live stream around construction area.
3. Remove structure.
4. De-water contained area for placement of RC Box Culvert.
5. Backfill structure.
6. Place rip rap on all four corners and exposed banks.
7. Remove impervious dikes.
8. Seed and mulch remaining disturbed areas.
9. Silt Fences to be placed as site conditions require.
10.All de-watering will be into a 15' x 15' Dirt Bag
D.L. Johnson
9-18-03
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PUMP AROUND FOR COUNTRY LINE CREEK (SR 1146)
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OC? pG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality
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August 27, 2002
Caswell County
DWQ Project No. 020480
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 7
1584 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27415
Dear Mr. Mills:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place permanent fill
material in 115 linear feet of streams and temporary fill in an additional 20 linear feet of streams for purposes of
constructing a new 3 barrel (10'X12") reinforced concrete box culvert to replace Bridge Number 23 on SR 1146 in
Caswell County. The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated March 25, 2002. In
addition to the aforementioned impacts, additional fill of 380 cubic yards (3735 square feet of surface waters) of fill
is authorized to construct and wing deflector to divert low stream flows through a single barrel of the box culvert.
This aspect of the project shall be constructed in accordance with your submittal dated July 18, 2002. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3375. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition,
you should 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).
Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ 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 211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
1.) Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify DWQ 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 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 that conforms
.Lo 'Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to'the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
MR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748
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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 contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
S)ncerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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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
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 18, 2002
COUNTY: Alamance
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. J. M. Mills, PE
Division Engineer
FROM: J. L. Lindsey, PAoaintenance Hydraulics Man Studies
SUBJECT: Additional Information Requested by DWQ
A field survey of Bridge 23 and Country Line Creek was made 15 July 2002, to obtain
additional information requested by Division of Water Quality. The additional
information included bankfull determination and associated geomorphic properties. The
stream reach in vicinity of the bridge has an abnormally high water depth making
bankfull determination near the bridge impractical. Investigation further downstream
(+/- 400') found that beavers and/or humans have dammed up the natural channel.
Therefore, bankfull determination and cross section data were taken approximately 200'
below this dam (approximately 600' downstream of the bridge).
The bankfull information is attached. Maximum depth was found to be about 4.1 feet
with a bankfull width of 26'. The bankfull mean depth was calculated to be 2.7'. The
entrenchment ratio was found to be 1.65 or moderately entrenched. The stream slope for
Country Line Creek is 0.004 feet/foot. Due to the entrenchment ratio and mild stream
slope, it is felt that Cross Veins are not warranted or appropriate at this site.
Attached please find sketches for riprap bankfull bench to be used to insure that bankfull
dimensions will remain stable in the vicinity of the proposed culvert. These riprap
bankfull benches located outside the culvert should not adversely affect the hydraulic
performance of the culvert during higher frequency flood events.
It should be noted that as long as the dam is in place downstream, the culvert and stream
will be flooded with about 5 feet of water.
CC: C. O. Wiggins, PE
Lenwood E. Smith
John Domey-DWQ
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HYDRAULICS UNIT
1590 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1590
TELEPHONE: [phone]
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WEBSITE: WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY 1584 YANCEYVILLE STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27415
GOVERNOR
020480
March 25, 2002
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
ATTN: Mr. John Hennessy
Wetlands/401 Unit
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
LYNw TIPPETT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Caswell County, Replacement of Bridge # 23 on Camp Springs Road (SR 1146)
across Country Line Creek. P.O.C. # 6.503433, T.I.P # B-3317.
Please find seven (7) copies a Pre-Construction Notification Application package attached for you
review. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Dennis Johnson
at [phone] or Len Smith at [phone]. Your time and assistance are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lenwood E. Smith, II, PWS
Division Seven Environmental Officer
cc: Mrs. Jean Manuele, USACE
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Mr. Dennis Johnson, NCDOT

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTWNT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY 1584 YANCEYVILLE STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27415
GOVERNOR
March 25, 2002
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 105
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTN: Mrs. Jean Manuele
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Mrs. Manuele:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Caswell County, Replacement of Bridge # 23 on Camp Springs Road (SR 1146)
across Country Line Creek. P.O.C. # 6.503433, T.I.P # B-3317.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace the existing
structurally deficient 1@17'5, 1@16'11, 1@17'1, 1@ 16'10, 1@17'8 timber Bridge with a 75-foot
long 3 @ 10' X 12' Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) with Headwall. The proposed RCBC
is the preferred structure due to cost constraints. Thee approximate cost for installation of the
RCBC is $180,000, whereas the approximate cost for installation of the alternate bridge structure is
$300,000. Furthermore, a culvert requires less long-term maintenance than a bridge.
Permanent impacts will result from enclosure of 75-linear feet of channel, placement of 10-foot wing
walls (to be located outside the channel), at each end of the culvert, and placement of 10-linear feet
of rip-rap energy dissipaters at each end of the structure. Total permanent impacts will equal 115-
linear feet. Temporary impacts will result from placement of ABC aggregate or a less intrusive
dewatering device within the stream to force flow into a diversion channel, and disturbance of stream
bank at the diversion channel entrance and exit. Temporary dewatering structures will extend a
maximum of 20-feet per end (within the confines of the rip-rap energy dissipaters) beyond the
footprint of the proposed structure. The temporary dewatering structures will be entirely removed
upon completion of the project. The diversion channel and entrance and exit will be graded to
natural stream contour and protected by Coir fiber immediately upon completion of the project.
Mitigation is not anticipated, as the impacts to any individual stream do not exceed 150 feet. The
project is located in a High Quality Water. The project will not impact an Essential Fisheries
Habitat. No Threatened or Endangered species were observed during a field survey conducted by
Len Smith or Tim Savidge for species known to occur in Caswell County (See the attached
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTNIENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY 1584 YANCEYVILLE STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27415 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Endangered Species Review Sheet for further information). Historic compliance work to be
scheduled and concurrence with the Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if required. Direct
impacts will be minimized by burying the culvert 1-foot below streambed elevation and placing a I-
to 2-foot sills on the each of the barrels (see the attached cross-section) to maintain low flow and
facilitate aquatic life movement. Secondary impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best
Management Practices for Bridge Demolition Removal and Protection of Surface Waters,
restrictions against the staging of equipment in or adjacent to waters of the US, and coordination
with the Division Environmental Officer.
The NCDOT anticipates that the pipe placement will be authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP)
14 and the dewatering operation will be authorized under NWP 33. This application is intended as a
request for formal written authorization from the USACE for dewatering activities occurring under
NWP 33. This application is also intended as request for written authorization from the NC Division
of Water Quality to place the RCBC in the channel under General Water Quality Certificate # 3375
(NWP 14). Enclosed please find the project site map and the pre-construction notification form for
the above referenced project. Construction is anticipated to begin fall of 2002 and take 4 months to
complete.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Dennis Johnson at (336)
375-5589 or Len Smith at [phone]. Your time and assistance are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lenwood E. Smith, II, PWS
Division Seven Environmental Officer
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Mr. Dennis Johnson, NCDOT
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY 1584 YANCEYVILLE STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27415
GOVERNOR
March 25, 2002
State Historic Preservation Officer
Division of Archives History
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
CS-52-31-31
ATTN: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Dear Mrs. Gledhill-Earley:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Caswell County, Replacement of Bridge # 23 on Camp Springs Road (SR 1146)
across Country Line Creek. P.O.C. # 6.503433, T.I.P # B-3317.
Please find a Pre-Construction Notification Application package attached for you review. If you
have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Dennis Johnson at (336) 375-
5589 or Len Smith at [phone]. Your time and assistance are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lenwood E. Smith, II, PWS
Division Seven Environmental Officer
cc: Mrs. Jean Manuele, USACE
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Mr. Dennis Johnson, NCDOT
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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Office Use Only: 020480 Form Version October 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
1. 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: 14 & 33
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: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mr. J M Mills PE Division Engineer - Division 7
Mailing Address: 1584 Yanceyyille Street
Greensboro NC 27415
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: mmills@a dot state nc us
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: Mr. Lenwood E Smith 11, PWS
Company Affiliation: NCDOT - Division 7
Mailing Address: 1584 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro NC 27415
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: lesmithia dot state nc us
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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 #23 - Caswell County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3317.6.503433
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Caswell Nearest Town: Yanceyyille
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From the intersection of US-158
and NC 62 in Yanceyyille proceed west on US-158 for 8.42 miles. Turn left onto NC-150
and proceed 5.79 miles Turn left onto SR 1146 (Camp Springs Road) and proceed
approximately 1.55 miles to Bridge # 23
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 17 06 33 713 E 00 40 19 698 N
(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:
d
Maintained right of way_dominated by red raspberry, box elder Japanese honeysuckle, an
win stem.
7. Property size (acres): N/A
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Country Line Creek
9. River Basin: Roanoke
(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: Replace the existing structurally deficient
1@17'5 1 @16' 11 1 @17' 1 1@ 16'10, 1@17'8 timber Bridge with a 75-foot long 3 10'
X 12' Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBCI with Headwall.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Crane and Road construction
equipment.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Maintained right-of-way.
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.
N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: N/A
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***
N/A

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. impacts mciuae, Out are not WillteU to. tucl11a111LGu a,ic,a 311& &u..u.r _.,
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 FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http:/htiw-,v.fema.gov.
*** 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: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)

Bridge 23 Enclosure and
placement of rip
rap 75(en)
20(tmp)
20 ww
Country Line Creek
20'
Perennial

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, out are not nmtea to: culverts anu assoclatw A It-Ptl,
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, ditchingfstraightening, 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
X%,%,y.usQs.gov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., w%Nw topozone.com,
%%_WW.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site 75 - enclosure (en
20 temporary (tmp) 20 - rip rap (rp) 20 - wing-wall (my
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3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
N/A

* 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
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.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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 structurally deficient bridge must be replaced to ensure safety. Direct impacts will be
minimized by burying the culvert 1-foot below streambed elevation and placing a 1- to 2-foot
sills on the each of the barrels (see the attached cross-section) to facilitate aquatic life movement.
Secondary impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for
Bridge Demolition Removal and Protection of Surface Waters restrictions against the staging of
equipment in or adjacent to waters of the US and coordination with the Division Environmental
Officer.
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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/strmRide.htm 1.
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.
No mitigation is anticipated as impacts are less than 150 feet. In addition, no Wetlands,
Outstanding Resource Waters or federally protected species occur in the project area.
Country Line Creek is designated as a Water Supply-I watershed.
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 littj2:/ili2o.enr.state.nc.us/Nvrp/l*ndcx.litm. 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): N/A
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Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
VIII. 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 ?
IX. 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. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* (sImpact quare feet) Multiplier Mitigation
1 N/A 3
2 N/A 1.5
Total N/A
' Zone 1 extends out 3U feet perpenaicwar from near DanK of cnannei; cone i exienu5 an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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.
X. 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.
In accordance with the February 25, 1991 delegation agreement on copy of the Sediment and
Erosion Control Plan will be sent to DENR-Division of Land Resources and NCDOT Roadside
Environmental prior to construction
XI. 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.
X11. 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 ?
XIiI. 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).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature , Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Re: Division 7 Mussel Surveys
Subject: Re: Division 7 Mussel Surveys
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 09:20:03 -0500
From: Tim Savidge <[e-mail]>
Organization: North Carolina Department of Transportation
To: Lenwood Smith <[e-mail]>
Len,
I'm sorry I took so long to get back to you. Truth be known I forgot
to respond and have been trying to catch up on about 2 years of
paperwork. I was going through old e-mail messages and noticed I
hadn't responded. T1ie.Foiintry;Line JCree?k?ino sinJ,the?attahed
report.-•;--I ."have not been .at:.the Camp -Springs` R$ crossing, bW = MVe
ri t found'any musselsi a66ve'.Farmer-Lake, _ ?and "ddn' f see th'e"need?`T6
•=1ook*t'here.We have surveyed enough of the watershed that I am
comfortable concluding that the James spinymussel does not occur in
the creek. I dont have a report for Penson Creek. Sharon Snider and
I stopped at the SR 1156 crossing on 9/19/01 and felt that habitat
was not present. No flow water restricted to a few pools etc. I
would conclude a lack of habitat at this site. Hope this helps. As
far as getting back up to Caswell/Orange Counties. I should have
some time available in Feb.
TS
Lenwood Smith wrote:
> Thanks for your assistance on November 14, 2001 regarding the
> mussel surveys. Per our conversation, it was determined that
> surveys would not be required; however, I need a report for the
> following projects:
>'Caswell County:Bridge 23 :--.SR 1146 (Camp Springs Road) - Country
> ine Creek'
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> Caswell County Bridge 107 - SR 1156 (Badgett Sisters Pky) -
> Penson Creek
> In addition to the aforementioned project it was determined that
> another day would be reauired conduct surveys for mussels that
> may be found in Caswell County (southeast corner) and Orange
> County (northwest corner).
> as of this date I will be unavailable on November 28, December 4,
> 18, 19 and 24-31, and January 1, 10,17 and 22. Please contact
> me with a date that will fit into both of our schedules. Thanks.
> Lenwood F. Smith, II, PIGS
> Division Seven Environmental Officer
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
October 03, 2001
Memorandum To: Dennis Pipkin, P.E., Project Manager
Bridge Replacement Unit
Attention: Chris Rivenbark, Permit Specialist
LYNDo TiPPETT
SECRETARY
From: Tim Savidge, Area Division Environmental Coordinator
Subject: Freshwater mussel survey report of South Country Line Creek for
proposed replacement of bridge # 71 on SR 1736, Caswell County;
TIP # B-3131.
The proposed action calls for the replacement of bridge No. 71 over South
Country Line Creek in Caswell County. A spinymussel was recently discovered in the Dan
River in Stokes County and more recently in the Mayo River in Rockingham County.
This species is similar in appearance to the James spinymussel (Pleurobema collina) as
well as the Tar spin}mussel (Elliptio steinstansanna), both of which are federally
Endangered. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is considering the spinymussel
from the Dan River to be an Endangered species. The FWS has also listed this species for
Caswell County, because much of the county lies within the Dan River Basin.
Extensive surveys for mussel fauna have been conducted by NCDOT staff in the
Dan River in Stokes and Rockingham Counties. Personnel from the US Fish and Wildlife
Service, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and NC State University School
of Veterinary- Medicine assisted at various times during these survey efforts. The apparent
range (r 30 river-miles) of the spinymussel in the Dan River extends from the North
Carolina/Virainia border near the first bridge crossing in North Carolina (Flippin Rd, SR
1416) in northwest Stokes County down to the town of Danbury in central Stokes
County-. The spinymussel has not been found in the Dan River in Rockingham or Caswell
County. The species has been found in the Mayo River in northwest Rockingham County,
near the NOVA border. More surveys are needed to determine the range of this species
in the Mayo River.
The subject project is located on South Country Line Creek, which flows into
Country Line Creek. which in turn flows into the Dan River in Halifax County Virginia,
approximately 18 miles downstream of the project crossing. The confluence of Country
Line Creek and the Dan River is approximately 78 river-miles downstream of Danbury
(furthermost downstream documentation of the spin}mussel in the Dan River). No
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE WV"..DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATON BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
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mussels were found during a survey (11-29-2000, by Tim Savidge and Logan Williams) of
the Dan River at the NC 57 crossing, approximately 1 mile upstream of the Country Line
Creek/Dan River confluence. NCDOT has a number of bridge replacement projects
occurring in the Country Line Creek subbasin (TIP 4s B-3130, B-3131, B-3317, B-3319,
B-3629). Because of the large number of projects impacting the same waterbody, a
comprehensive survey effort was made in the drainage from the NC 57 crossing of
Country Line Creek upstream to the SR 1146 crossing above Farmer Lake. Survey
methodology included wading using visual (Batiscope) and tactile methods. Surveys sites
between SR 1156 and US 158 were accessed using canoe. A total of 38 man-hours of
survey time were spent in the Country Line Creek watershed (Table 1.). Water depth and
clarity was sufficient for visual search methods at all of the locations sampled. No
spinymussels were located during these surveys. Mussel abundance and diversity was
greatest in the stretch below Farmer Lake (from SR 1156 to US 158) and slowly declines
down stream. Mussels appear to be absent in the creek above Farmer Lake. The
introduced Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea) is extremely abundant in the creek below the
lake, and present but not common above the lake. Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masonry is
known from Country Line Creek (one individual found in 1998, John Alderman NCWRC
personal communication). The Atlantic pigtoe is a Federal Species of Concern (FSC).
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hours
6-18-01 100 m downstream 4.5 1.2 Batiscope, a.f
to 250 m upstream tactile
of NC 57 crossing
6-27-01 50 m downstream 2 1 Batiscope, a_f
to 200 m upstream tactile
of SR 1554
crossing
6-27-01 At SR 1156 0.5 1 Batiscope, I a,b,c.d.f
crossing tactile
6-27-01 50 m downstream 1 1 Batiscope, I F
to 50 m upstream tactile
of 1146 crossing
8-16-01 50 m downstream 6 1.3 3,4 Batiscope, a.b,f
to 150 m upstream tactile
of SR 1565
8-16-01 From SR 1156 7.5 1.3.4 Batiscope, a b.c.d.e.f
crossing to 50 m tactile
upstream
8-16-01 50 m downstream 1.5 1,3,4 Batiscope, F
to 50 m upstream tactile
of SR 1121
crossing
9-18-01 From SR 1156 14 1,2,475 Batiscope, a.b.c,d.e,f.g
downstream to US tactile
158 crossing-
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9-19-01 50 m downstream 1 1,5 Batiscope, None
to SR 1736 tactile
crossing of South
Country Line
Creek
NCDOT PDEA Branch Surveyors: 1-Tim Savidge, 2-Jeff Burleson, 3-Mike Wood, 4-
Clay Willis, 5-Sharon Snider.
Freshwater Bivalves: a-eastern elliptio (Elliptio complanata), b-triangle floater*
(.41asmidonta undulata), c-eastern floater (Pyganadon cataracta), d-papershell
(Utterbackia imbecillis), e-creeper* (Strophitus undulatus), f-Asian clam (Corbicula
fluminea), --fingernail clam (Psidium sp.).
*North Carolina Status: The triangle floater and creeper are considered Threatened (T)
in North Carolina
Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern species have legal protection status in
North Carolina under the State Endangered Species Act administered and enforced by the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. However the level of protection given to
state listed species does not apply to NCDOT activities.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Given the survey results. it is apparent that the spinymussel does not occur in the
project area. The spinymussel has not been found in the stretch of the Dan River
downstream of the project area. It can be concluded that project construction will not
impact this species.
cc: Bill Goodwin, P.E., Unit Head
V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., Assistant Branch Manager
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View downnstream from Bridge # 23.
View of the Bridge # 23 superstructure - facing north-northeast.

View under Bridge # 23 - facing upstream.
View upstream from Bridge # 23.
CULVERT CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
1. Install a stilling basin or silt bag as directed by the NCDOT
representative.
2. Construct a diversion channel sized in accordance with NCDOT
Hydraulics Unit guidelines.
3. Line the diversion channel with poly-fabric to prevent sediment
loss.
4. Divert flow into the diversion channel.
5. Dewater the culvert construction area with discharge through the
stilling basin or silt bag.
6. Construct the box culvert.
7. Upon completion of the culvert, restore flow to the natural channel
and fill in the diversion channel.
8. Stabilize the diversion channel entrance and exit using Coir fiber
and seed unless otherwise directed by the NCDOT representative.
9. Cofferdams may be utilized in place of a diversion channel if
conditions allow.
10. Care should be taken maintain aquatic life movement throughout
the project.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
April 29, 2002
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E. Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 7
1584 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27415
Re: Permit Application for proposed replacement of Bridge No. 23 on Camp Springs Road (SR 1146)
across Line Creek in Caswell County
DWQ No. 020480, TIP No. B-3317
Dear Mr. Mills:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
aforementioned project. Review of your application revealed it lacking necessary information required for
making an informed permit decision. The permit application was deficient in the following areas:
The project as presently proposed calls for replacing a bridge with a culvert. The waters being
impacted are classified as WS II HQW. At this time, and given the present design the NCDWQ
requires additional information prior to issuance if the 401 Water Quality Certification. The present
design will likely result in a destabilization of the stream. Please provide a design that incorporates a
downstream and upstream rock cross vane at this site, and provide the proposed design specifications
for the cross vane installation. If you believe the requested design changes are problematic, please
provide additional information detailing the engineering rationale, and provide an alternative design
that provides for stream stability.
Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(5), we will have to place the permit application on hold
until we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore, until the information is received by the NC
Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of Engineers place
the permit application on hold.
Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit application. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
J n R. Dorney
-ater Quality ertif ation Program
cc: DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
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Caswell Bridge # 23
Subject: Caswell Bridge # 23
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:46:56 -0400
From: "Jerry L. Lindsey, P.E." <[e-mail]>
Organization: North Carolina Department of Transportation
To: John Hennessy <[e-mail]>
John,
The information you requested is listed below.
Surface area filled: 3735 square feet (0.09 acres)
Rip Rap fill: +/- 80 cubic yards
Soil back fill: +/- 300 cubic yards
Total fill in waters: +/- 380 cubic yards
If you need additional information, please give me a call.
Thanks,
Jerry
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested
Mr. D. R. Henderson, PE
NC DOT Hydraulics Unit
1590 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1590
Dear Mr. Henderson:
June 24, 2002
Bridge No. 23 on SR-1146 (B-3317)
DWQ Project No. 020480
Caswell County
The Wetlands Unit received your response to the request for additional information dated June 14, 2002. Staff reviewed
the information provided and determined that additional information is necessary to establish that the proposed culvert will
not result in destabilization of Country Line Creek. The required additional information is as follows:
This Office agrees with your statement that the introduction man-made controls would interfere with the natural equilibrium
of this stable stream system. This is why more information and additional measures have been requested by this Office to
ensure that the placement of the proposed culvert that restricts the existing floodway will not destabilize the stream.
General Water Quality Certification No. 3375 Condition No. 9 states in part:
"Design and placement of culverts including open bottom or bottomless arch culverts and other
structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may
result in aggradation, degradation or significant changes in hydrology of wetlands or stream beds or
banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to
provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested to do so in writing by DWQ.
Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other fill projects are constructed across FEMA-
designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or bridges must be provided to maintain
the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in
aggradation, degradation or significant changes in hydrology of streams or wetlands."
The proposed changes to the stream morphology by the addition of the culvert may have a dramatic impact on the
stability of the stream, both up and downstream of the proposed impact, by changing the channel's ability to transport its
bedload in its current state of equilibrium. Your letter of June 14, 2002 does not include enough information for this Office
to determine or predict whether or not the stream's ability to transport its bedload without aggrading or degrading can be
achieved with the current culvert design. This is of particular concern in waters classified as WSII ORW (water supply II,
outstanding resource).
As such, you must demonstrate that the proposed culvert will not destabilize the stream and that equilibrium will be
maintained. In any event, I would like to suggest that we schedule a meeting to discuss this matter as similar situations
are likely to arise. The aim of this meeting would be to develop specific protocols to address this situation so that we do
not have to put these (and similar) projects on hold in the future.
Until this information is received, I will place this project on hold due to incomplete information (15A NCAC 2H .0507(a)). If
you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this project, please contact Todd St. John at (919)
733-9584. A
Dorney
Subject:
North Carolina Division of W Qtter uality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, R NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleig27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
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Wetlands Unit Supervisor
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Mr. Roger Sheets, Deputy Secretary
Ms. Jean Manuele, USACE Raleigh Regional Office
Mr. J.M. Mills, PE
Mr. J.D. Goins, PE
Greg Thorpe
Coleen Sullins
John Hennessy
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
June 14, 2002
Mr. J. R. Dorney
Water Quality Certification Program
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
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LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY

Re: Replacement of Bridge No. 23 on SR-1146 at Country Line Creek in
Caswell County, B-3317, DWQ 020480

Your letter of 29 April 2002 requested that rock cross vanes be installed both up and
down stream of the proposed culvert. The stream hydraulics are controlled by flat bed
gradient of less than 0.3% and high natural tailwater elevations across a wide spectrum of
storm frequencies. Culvert conveyance is restricted by this hydraulic regime thereby
posing no stability problems for this reach of the stream.
The stream exhibits very stable conditions and introduction of man-made controls where
no channel degradation exist would interfere with the natural equilibrium of the system.
If NCDOT is required to install the requested cross vanes, the Department requires from
DENR (DWQ) a letter of indemnification which will "hold harmless" the Department
from any future claim of damage or demand for corrective action as result of the
requested action.
NCDOT's proposal for replacement of Bridge No. 23 Caswell County stands as on file in
your office under DWQ 020480. Thank you for the opportunity to address this situation
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HYDRAULICS UNIT
1590 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1590
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US

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LOCATION:
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1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH NC
Mr. J. R. Dorney
June 14, 2002
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prior to a misapplication of a channel control device used for natural stream design
stability of a system in another order of flow regime.
Sincerely,
D. R. Henderson, P.E.
State Hydraulics Engineer
Cc: Mr. Roger Sheets, Deputy Secretary
Ms. Jean Manuele
Mr. J. M. Mills, P.E.
Mr. J. D. Goins, P.E.

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GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 25, 2002
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MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. John Hennessy
Wetlands/401 Unit
FROM: Lenwood E. Smith, II, PWS
Division Seven Environmental Officer
SUBJECT: Payment Information - Water Quality Certificate for Caswell County,
Replacement of Bridge 23 over Country Line Creek
In accordance with General Statute 143-215.3D(e) the following information if being provided to
facilitate payment of fees associated with the appropriate for water quality certificate:
• Certificates being requested: #3375 (NWT 14) and #3366 (NWP 33)
• Work Order Number : 6.503433
• Amount of fee: $200
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Lenwood E. Smith, II, PWS
Division Seven Environmental Officer
PAYMENT
RECEIVED

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