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Action ID No. 200310719
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1.000
-February 14, 2006
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Thorpe:
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Reference the Department of the Army (DA) Nationwide Permit 23, Categorical Exclusion,
issued to you on December 6, 2005, associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 11 on NCSR
1219 over the Cashie River, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219 (1), State Project No. 8.2010501,
T.LP. B-4027, Bertie County, North Carolina. Also reference your subsequent written request
dated December 19, 2005, for a permit modification to impact additional jurisdictional wetlands
associated with utility line relocations..
The proposed modification will require additional mechanized land clearing which will
permanently impact 0.039 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The additional impacts are needed to
join the new waterline to the existing waterline with an elbow connection.
This modification request was coordinated with. the appropriate State and Federal agencies
and the coordination revealed no objections to this modification request. Therefore, the permit is
hereby modified in accordance with the pecific work activities described above and in the
enclosed plans. It is understood that all conditions of the original permit remain applicable and
that the expiration date is unchanged. In .addition, based on the revised wetland impacts for the
project and an error in identifying the correct Hydrologic Cataloging Unit for the project, Special
Condition (a) of the original permit is hereby modified as follows:
a. Compensatory mitigation for the unavoidable impacts to 0.275 acres of riverine wetlands
associated with the proposed project shall be provided by the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP), as outlined in the revision letter dated February 7, 2006, from William D. Gilmore, EEP
Director. Pursuant to the EEP Memorandum ofAgreement- (MOA) between the State of North
Carolina and the US Army Corps of Engineers signed on July 22, 2003, the EEP will provide
0.55 acres of restoration equivalent riverine wetlands in the Roanoke River basin (Hydrologic
Cataloging Unit 03010107) by one year of the date of this permit` For wetlands, a minimum of
1:1 (impact to mitigation) must be in the form of wetland restoration.

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The NCDOT shall, within 30 days of the issue date of this permit, certify that sufficient funds
have been provided to EEP to complete the required mitigation, pursuant to Paragraph V. of the
MOA.
Any questions regarding this correspondence may be directed to Mr. Bill Biddlecome,
NCDOT Coordinator/Regulatory Project Manager at the Washington Regulatory Field Office,
telephone [phone], extension 26.
Sincerely,
William .Biddlecome
Project Manager
Attachments
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Hennessy
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment - ;, ' :.::
and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Mr. Travis Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
1142 I-85 Service Road
Creedmoor, North Carolina 27522
Mr. Gary Jordan
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
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Mr. Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
101 Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Chris Militscher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
C/O FHWA, Raleigh Office
310 New Bern Avenue, Room 20'6
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Ms. Wanda Gooden
Division of Coastal Management
1367 U.S. Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Ms. Cathy Brittingham
Division. of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Ms. Kathy Matthews
3112 Avondale Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27613
Ms. Sara Winslow
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
1367 U.S. Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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February 7, 2006
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
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B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill
Road), Bertie County; Roanoke River Basin (CU 03010107); Northern
Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the unavoidable impacts
associated with the above referenced project. The impacts as reported by the NCDOT are 0.275
acre of riverine wetlands. This mitigation strategy letter replaces the mitigation strategy
letters issued on August 12, 2005 and September 20, 2005.
EEP will commit to implementing sufficient compensatory riverine wetland mitigation to
offset the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA signed on July 22, 2003. EEP
intends to provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation up to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit
03010107 of the Roanoke River Basin. Compensatory riverine wetland mitigation assets
available include, but are not limited to, the Modlin Property and Company Swamp mitigation
sites.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
EEP Director
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File: B-4027`Revised-2
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PROGRAM
February 7, 2006
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Subject: Revised EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road),
Bertie County
References: NCDOT Nationwide 12 Permit Application dated December,l9, 2005;
USACE Action ID Number 200310719
USACE Nationwide 23 Permit Issued December 6, 2005
NCDOT Mitigation Request Letters dated July 8, 2005 and September 15,
2005
EEP Mitigation Acceptances Letters dated August 12, 2005 and September
20, 2005
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
will provide the compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the subject project. Based on the
information supplied by you in a letter dated December 19, 2005, the impacts are located in CU
03010107 of the Roanoke River Basin in the Northern Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region,
and are as follows:
Riverine Wetlands: 0.275 acre
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letters issued by
EEP on August 12, 2005 and September 20, 2005. Mitigation for this project will be provided in
accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the North Carolina Department of
--.-Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Departmentof Transportation, and the U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District dated July 22, 2003 (Tri-Party MOA). EEP will
commit to implementing sufficient compensatory riverine wetland mitigation to offset the impacts
associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is permitted, in
accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA. If the impacts associated with this project
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change from the above accepted impacts, then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be
valid and another mitigation acceptance letter from EEP will be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon
at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
i liam D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE-Washington
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Attention: Mr. William J. Biddlecome
NCDOT Coordinator
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SECRETARY
'052001
Subject: Nationwide 23 and 12 Permit Application for the Replacement of Bridge No.
11 on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie River in Bertie County.
Federal Project No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501, TIP No. B-4027.
Please fmd enclosed the Pre-Construction Notification form (PCN), permit drawings, Categorical
Exclusion (CE), and half-size plan sheets for the above referenced project. The North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace existing Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
over the Cashie River (DWQ Index # 03-02-10) in Bertie County. The project involves
replacement of the existing structure with a 160-foot cored slab bridge at approximately the same
location and a slightly higher roadway elevation, using top-down construction. The approach
roadway will consist of two 11-foot travel lanes with shoulder widths of at least 6 feet. Shoulder
widths will be increased by at least 3 feet where guardrail is warranted. Traffic will be detoured
ofF site, along surrounding roads, during construction. SR 1219 is classified as a Rural Local
Route in the Statewide Functional Classification system. The project schedule calls for an April
18, 2006 Let date with a review date of February 28, 2006.
Impacts To Waters of the United States
General Description: The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin (HU 03010107). A best
usage classification of "C Sw" has been assigned to the Cashie River. Neither High Quality
Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped watersheds or WS-II: predominately
undeveloped watersheds), nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.0 mile (1.6
km) of project study area. The Cashie River is not designated as a North Carolina Natural or
Scenic River, or as a national Wild and Scenic River. Water depth at the project site is
approximately six feet.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
October 31, 2005
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

Permanent Impacts: The Cashie River and adjacent wetlands will be impacted by the proposed
project. Construction of the proposed project will result in a permanent impact of 0.236 acre
from roadway fill in wetlands (see permit drawings). In addition, a total less than 0.001 acre of
surface water will be impacted from placement of bents in the channel.
Temporary Impcacts: In addition to permanent impacts, 0.194 acre of temporary impacts to
wetlands will occur, as a result of hand clearing (see permit drawings). This consists of 25 feet
of hand clearing in wetlands beyond the South side of the bridge and 5 feet of hand clearing in
wetlands beyond the toe of slope to allow the installation of erosion control devices (i.e. silt
fence).
Utility_Impacts: Temporary impacts to 0.114 acre will occur to wetlands from the relocation of
power lines, telephone lines, and a water line. The work will primarily occur in areas also
affected by the road fill and hand clearing (see attached Utility Drawings). Installation will
involve utilization of the directional bore method. _ Hand clearing and temporary work mats will
be used when applicable. Two existing utility poles located to the south of the bridge will be
removed.
Bridge Demolition
The existing bridge consists of reinforced concrete channels with anasphalt-wearing surface.
The end bents and interior bents consist of precast prestressed caps and timber piles. Additional
interior bents (crutch bents) consisting of HP piles and recycled I-beams have been added to
support the structure. The contractor will likely remove the original piles with a vibratory
hammer; the crutch bents can be removed by cutting the caps free from the piles and removing
with crane. An old bullchead is located at the north end of the bridge. This bulkhead will not
likely be disturbed unless it conflicts with construction of the new bents. The bridge can be
removed without dropping components into Waters of the United States during construction.
Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be followed to avoid any
temporary fill from entering Waters of the United States. The bridge demolition is classified as a
Case 2 due to the in-stream moratorium for anadromous fish (February 15 to June 15).
Avoidance, Minimization; and Mitigation
Avoidance and Minimization: Avoidance examines all appropriate and practicable possibilities
of averting impacts to "Waters of the United States". Due to the presence of surface waters and
wetlands within the project study area, avoidance of all impacts is not possible. The NCDOT is
committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to avoid and minimize
jurisdictional impacts. Minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design
these included:
• Use of an off-site detour during construction.
• Construction of a 40-foot longer bridge
• Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Water and Guidelines for
Anadromous Fish Passage will also be utilized during demolition of the existing bridge
and construction of the new bridge.
• Use of 3:1 Fill slopes in jurisdictional areas.
• Hand clearing in wetlands.
Miti ag tion: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' interpretation of Nationwide Permits is that all
impacts to perennial streams or intermittent streams or wetlands that exhibit important aquatic
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function require mitigation. Therefore, the remaining unavoidable impacts to 0.236 acre of
wetlands will be offset by compensatory mitigation.
Based upon the agreements stipulated in the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District" (MOA), it is
understood that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the federal
Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for NCDOT projects. The offsetting
mitigation will derive from an inventory of assets already in existence within the same 8-digit
cataloguing unit. The Department has avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources
to the greatest extent possible as described above. A copy of the EEP's acceptance letter, dated
September 20, 2005, is attached.
Federal Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered
and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of January 29, 2003 the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) lists one federally protected species for Bertie County (see Table 1). No
species have been added to or deleted from the list since the completion of the CE (February 27,
2004).
Table 1. Federally protected species of Bertie County.
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status Biolo ical Conclusion
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded wood ecker E No Effect
Endangered (E) - is defined as a taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Permit: NCDOT requests that relocation of power lines, telephone lines, and water
line is authorized by a Nationwide Permit 12. All other aspects of this project are being
processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance
with 23 CFR 771.115(b). The NCDOT requests that these activities be authorized by a
Nationwide Permit 23 (FR number 10, pages 2020-2095, January 15, 2002).
Section 401 Permit: We anticipate 401 General Certification numbers 3403 and 3374 will apply
to this project. All general conditions of the Water Quality Certifications will be met. Therefore,
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500(a) and 15A NCAC 2B.0200 we are providing
two copies of this application to the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their review. A copy of this permit will be posted on
the NCDOT web site http://www.doh.dot.state.nc.us/preconstruct/pe/neu/permit.htrnl
Thank you for your time and assistance with this project. Please contact Tyler Stanton at
[e-mail] or [phone] if you have any questions or need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
;~ Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
~ Environmental Management Director, PDEA
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Cc W/attachment:
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Anthony Roper, P.E., Division 1 Engineer "
Mr. Clay Willis, Division 1 Environmental Officer
Cc W/o attachment:
Ms. Wanda Gooden, NCDCM
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
Mr. Bill Goodwin, P.E., PDEA
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Office Use Only: 2 ~ O 5 ~or,Rv~sign March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. cut U 11
(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 ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 23 & 12
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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, 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: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Mailing Address: 1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:
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:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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: B-4027
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-4027
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Bertie Nearest Town: Lewiston-Woodville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 77.1210 °N 36.1240 °W
6. Property size (acres): N/A
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Cashie River
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/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Rural with forested areas and scattered residential and
farms.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Replacement of the existing bridge structure with a 160-foot cored slab bridge at
approximately the same location and a slightly higher roadway elevation of the existing
structure using top-down construction.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The bridge is considered to be structurally
deficient and functionally obsolete and the replacement will result in safer traffic operations.
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 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.
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. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should 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. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Construction of the proposed
project will result in apermanent impact of 0.236 acre from fill in wetlands. Also, a total
less than 0.001 acre of surface water will be impacted from placement of bents in the
channel. Temporary impacts will occur to 0.308 acre of wetlands from hand clearing and the
relocation of~ower lines, telephone lines, and a water line from hand clearing in directional
bore activies.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of 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.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) ~ Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
Sta14+00 - 23+00 Bridge approach fill palustrine yes adjacent 0.236
Sta14+00 - 23+00 Hand Clearing palustrine yes adjacent 0.194
Sta14+00 - 23+00 Temporary Utility palustrine yes adjacent 0.114

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.544
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the properry:26.6
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, 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. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
indicate on ma
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
linear feet) Area of
Impact
acres)

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 0 0
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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6.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of

Impact
(acres)
Sta18+00-19+00 Cashie River Bents River >0.001

Total Open Water Impact (acres) ~ >0.001
7. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.554
Open Water Impact (acres): >0.001
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.554
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): ~ 0
8. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
9. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement; etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
fmancial 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. Off-site detour; Hand
Clearin¢ in wetlands; 3:1 Fill Slopes; Construction of a 40-foot loner bride; Best Management
Practices for Bride Construction.
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'' VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, 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 NCEEP 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/strmgide.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.
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean
Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
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Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.236
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. 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 ^
3. 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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", 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 multi Tiers.
Zone* ~^ Impa~tQ+, Multiplier Required
3 (2 for Catawba)
1.5
Total ~ I ~ ~
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Roadway improvements will result in an
additional 0.156-acre of impervious surface. Proposed stormwater controls include: an ofF site
detour; approach roadway drainage will be by sheet flow across 3:1 grassed shoulders; no deck
drains on bridge; deck drainage will be directed away from either ends of the bridge by gutter
and drainage system, and then dispersed on rip rapped pads before entering the wetlands.
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.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
N/A
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XV. 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).
+~ k~rl=
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Ap~ilicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Bertie County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501
WBS No. 33394.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4027
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
Approved:
A ~rregory J. Thorpe, PhD, Environmental Management Director
Project Develoment and Environmental Analysis Branch (PDEA)
Z f Z7 4 ~(J ~
DATE F. Sulliv I, Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration- (FHWA)

Bertie County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501
WBS No. 33394.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4027
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
Documentation Prepared in
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch By:
February 2004
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Karen B. Capps, PE ,
Project Planning Engineer
4.1,-/D.~ ~~ ~P~, ~ .,
William T. Goodwin Jr., PE, Unil~Iead
Bridge Replacement Planning Unit

PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Bertie County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219 Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501
WBS No. 33394.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4027
Division 1 Construction Engineer, Structure Design Unit
The proposed structure should be designed to facilitate top-down construction. If it is
determined that top-down construction cannot be used, then additional coordination with
the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Bertie County Emergency Management
Services will be required.
No deck drains will be allowed to discharge directly into the Cashie River.
Division 1 Construction. Engineer, Structure Design Unit, Roadway Design Unit
The total time of road closure for this project should be held to to a minimum due to the
length of delay on the proposed detour route for the local citizens. The contractor should
be given incentives to minimize the road closure for the project. The total project
construction time can be longer, as long as work can be done under traffic. Bertie
County Emergency Management Services will be notified a mnumum of thirty (30) days
in advance of the beginning of the road closure.
This reach of The Cashie River has potential as a travel corridor for anadromous fish.
Therefore, an in-stream moratorium will be in effect from February 15 to June 15. The
Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage will be implemented, as
applicable.
Greensheet Sheet 1/1
Categorical Exclusion,
PDEA
February 2004 .

Bertie County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501
T.I.P. No. B-4027
INTRODUCTION: Bridge No. 11 is included in the latest approved North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and is
eligible for the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. The
location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The
project is classified as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion".
I. PURPOSE AND NEED STATEMENT
Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 24.8 out
of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered to be structurally deficient
and functionally obsolete. The replacement of this inadequate structure will result in
safer traffic operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project is located in the northwest section of Bertie County about 4.6 miles east of
Lewiston, NC (See Figure 1). The project vicinity is rural in nature with forest stands,
scattered residential development and farms.
SR 1219 is classified as a rural local route in the Statewide Functional Classification
System and it is not a National Highway System Route. This route is not a designated
bicycle route and there is no indication that an unusual number of bicyclists use this
roadway.
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1219 has an 18-foot pavement width with approximately
4-foot grass shoulders. The roadway grade is fairly flat and tangent through the project
azea. The horizontal bridge alignment is tangent with curves on both approaches. The
roadway is situated approximately 11 feet above the creek bed.
Bridge No. 11 is a four-span structure that consists of reinforced concrete channels
(Bridge Maintenance Design -13) with an asphalt wearing surface. The rails consist of
metal guazdrail bolted to the exterior channel members. The exterior channel members
have a concrete curb cast with the member. The end bents and interior bents consist of
precast prestressed caps and timber piles. Additional interior bents consisting of HP
piles and recycled I-beams have been added to the structure. The existing bridge was
constructed in 1966. The overall length of the structure is 120 feet. The cleaz roadway
width is 24.1 feet. The posted weight limit on this bridge is 21 tons for single vehicles
(S~ and 27 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailer's (TTST).

The utility impact on this project is low. An aerial power line runs along the west side of
the road. There is underground telephone marked on both sides of the road that becomes
aerial at the bridge along the west side of the structure. There is the potential for
impacting these telephone lines during construction due to their proximity to the existing
road.
The current traffic volume of 600 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 1,100
VPD by the year 2025. The projected volume includes one percent truck-tractor semi-
trailer (TTST) and two percent dual-tired vehicles (DT). The speed limit is not posted in
this area and is assumed statutory 55 mph. No accidents were reported in the vicinity of
Bridge No. 11 during a recent three-year period.
Six (6) school buses cross the bridge daily on their morning and afternoon routes.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The replacement structure will be of sufficient width to provide for two 11-foot lanes
with four-foot offsets on each side.
The proposed structure will have a crest vertical curve in the center in order to facilitate
drainage. The existing approach grades are flat.
The existing roadway approaches will be widened to accommodate two 11-foot lanes.
Six-foot unpaved shoulders will be provided on each side and increased to nine-foot
shoulders where guardrail is required. This roadway will continue to be designated as a
rural local route.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
The two alternatives that were studied for replacing Bridge No. 11 are described below.
Alternate 1: (Preferred) involves replacing the existing bridge in the same location with
a 135-foot long cored slab bridge. Please reference Figure 2. Traffic would be detoured
onto surrounding secondary roads during construction.
Alternate 2: would replace the existing bridge in the same location with a 135-foot long
cored slab bridge. Traffic would be maintained with a temporary, onsite detour located
just downstream (southeast) of the existing structure. The temporary detour structure
would need to be 100 feet in length with 'a roadway elevation that is two feet lower than
that of the existing bridge.
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C. Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration
The "do-nothing" alternative will eventually necessitate closure of the bridge. This is not
acceptable due to the traffic service provided by SR 1219.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not practical due to its age and the type of existing
superstructure members in place. The additional bents placed on this bridge are evidence
that these members cannot handle the current traffic load. Since the traffic is expected to
increase, rehabilitation is not practical.
D. Preferred Alternative
Alternate 1 is preferred for the replacement of Bridge No. 11. This alternate is the most
economically feasible because it minimizes environmental impacts to a high quality
resource and eliminates the cost of a temporary onsite detour. Traffic will be, detoured
around on other secondary roads during construction. The proposed detour route utilizes
SR 1221, SR 1210, SR 1200, NC 11/42, and NC 308 (See Fig. 1). The expected delay is
approximately nine minutes. Division One concurs with the proposed alternate. Due to
the expected delay on the detour route, every effort should be made to keep the length of
road closure to a minimum. The total project construction time may be longer, as long as
work can proceed under traffic. Bertie County EMS will be contacted a minimum of
thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning of any road closure in order to facilitate
coordination of services.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs for the two alternates are as follows:
Alternate 1 Alternate 2
(Preferred)
Structure $ 303,750 $ 303,750
Roadway Approaches $ 152,237 $ 152,237
Temporary Detour $0 $ 575,000
Structure Removal $ 26,136 $ 26,136
Misc. & Mobilization $ 117,990 $ 117,990
Eng. & Contingencies $ 99,887 $ 99,887
Total Construction Costs $ 700,000 $ 1,275,000
Right-Of--Way Costs $ 45,600 $ 66,000
Total Project Cost $ 745,600 $ 1,341,000
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V. NATURAL RESOURCES
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The project area is located within a level, wide floodplain valley surrounded by gently
sloping valley walls. Elevations in the project area range from a high of approximately
60 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), on the southwestern end of the
project area, to a low of approximately 40 feet NGVD within the stream channel. Land
use within and near the project area consists of woodlands, swamps, pine plantations,
agricultural fields, and rural residential lots.
Soils
Information about soils in the project area was taken from the Soil Survey of Bertie
County, North Carolina (SCS 1990). The project area is underlain by four soil series:
Bibb and Johnston loams, Pantego loam, Rains sandy loam, and Norfolk sandy loam.
Bibb and Johnston soils occur along the river channel, Pantego and Rains are found on
slopes and river terraces, and Norfolk sandy loam is found on uplands. The Bibb and
Johnston, Pantego, and Rains series are considered hydric soils by the NRCS (MRCS
1997).
WATER RESOURCES
Physical Characteristics of Surface Waters
The project area is located within sub-basin 03-02-10 (Cashie River drainage) of the
Roanoke River Basin (DWQ 2001). This area is part of USGS Hydrologic Unit
03010107 of the South Atlantic/Gulf Region. The structure targeted for replacement
spans the Cashie River and the Cashie River floodplain. This section of the Cashie River
has been assigned Stream Index Number 24-2-(1) by the N.C. Division of Water Quality
(DWQ 2002). At the project area, the Cashie River is apoorly-defined, third-order,
perennial stream with low flow over a silt substrate. The floodplain of the Cashie River
slopes gently upwards. from the water surface. Water clarity was poor due to tannin
staining, with visibility to 8 inches and flow velocity was low.
Best Usage Classification
The Best Usage Classification for the Cashie River is C Sw (DWQ 2002). No Watershed
Critical Areas or water resources classified as High Quality Waters, Water Supplies (WS-
I or WS-II), or Outstanding Resource Waters are located within 1.0 mile of the project
area.
Point Source Discharge Permits
Sub-basin 03-02-10 of the Roanoke River Basin supports four National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permitted point source dischargers. Total discharge is 1.3
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million gallons per day, although one discharger is not limited as to flow amount. One
major discharger (Windsor Wastewater Treatment Plant) accounts for a total of 1.15
million gallons per day. Three minor dischargers account for 0.15 million gallons per
day. The dischargers in the sub-basin are located in Windsor, approximately 16 stream
miles to the southeast and downstream from the project area, and in Lewiston-Woodville,
approximately 3.5 stream miles west and upstream of the project area.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Terrestrial Communities
Three terrestrial communities were identified in the project area: Cypress-Gum Swamp
(Blackwater Subtype), Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods (Blackwater Subtype), and
disturbed/maintained land. A summary of plant community areas is presented in the
following table.
Plant community coverage within the project area.
Plant Community Area
Cypress-Cium Swamp (131ackwater Subtype) 16.9 acres
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods (Blackwater Subtype) 6.9 acres
Disturbed/maintained land ~ 11.3 acres
Aquatic Communities
WRC has developed a Significant Aquatic Endangered Species Habitat database to
enhance planning, siting, and impact analysis in azeas proposed by WRC as being critical
due to the presence of Endangered or Threatened aquatic species. No Significant Aquatic
Endangered Species Habitat occurs within the project azea. The nearest Significant
Aquatic Endangered Species Habitat occurs approximately 12.0 miles north, in the
Chowan River Basin. However, this reach of the Cashie River has potential as a travel
corridor for anadromous fish. Therefore, in-water work during project construction may
need to be avoided during moratorium periods associated with fish migration, spawning,
and nursery azeas.
To minimize fishing and non-fishing activities that adversely affect marine fisheries,
azeas of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) afford limited protection under the Magnuson-
Stevens Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). No EFH occurs within the project area.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Resources
Temporary construction impacts due to erosion and sedimentation will be minimized
through implementation of a stringent erosion control schedule and the use of Best
Management Practices (BMPs). Long-term impacts resulting from construction aze
expected to be negligible. Due to the composition of the Cashie River streambed,
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sediment curtains should be utilized to minimize potential water quality degradation as a
result of bridge replacement.
JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
Waters of the United States
Surface waters within the embankments of the Cashie River are subject to jurisdictional
consideration under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as waters of the United States
(33 CFR Section 328.3). During the field visit, the channel of the Cashie River was not
distinguishable from the adjacent Cypress-Gum Swamp.
Jurisdictional wetlands aze present as defined by Cowardin eta (1979). Vegetated
wetlands aze defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils, hydrophytic
vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a portion (12.5 percent)
of the growing season (DOA 1987). Approximately 69 percent (26.6 acres) of the project
area consists of vegetated wetlands represented by Cypress-Gum Swamp and Coastal
Plain Bottomland Hardwoods. Table 1 lists these wetland types and their azeas within the
project area. On the whole, wetlands within the project area would be considered riverine
by the DWQ based on their location within the Cashie River floodplain.
Table 1: Wetland types within the project area. Areas are expressed in acres.
Cowardin Plant Community Area DWQ
Classification Rating
PFOIA Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods 8.7 55
PFO1C Cypress-Gum Swamp 10.7 55
PFO1l2F Cypress-Gum Swamp 7.2 70
Total 26.6
Bridge Demolition
Demolition and removal of a highway bridge over Waters of the United States must be
addressed when applying to the U.S. Corps of Engineers (COE) for a permit. Bridge No.
11 is composed of prestressed concrete channels with concrete pazapet and W-beam
guardrail and a substructure of precast, prestressed concrete caps on timber piles. The
superstructure can be removed without dropping any components into jurisdictional
waters. The bridge demolition is classified as a Case 2 due to the in-stream moratorium
for anadromous fish.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts To Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands
The preferred alternative (Alternative 1) has a total wetland impact of 0.6 Ac, which will
require mitigation. Project construction cannot be accomplished without infringing on the
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surface waters. Anticipated surface water impacts fall under the jurisdiction of the
USACE and the DWQ. There are no anticipated stream impacts at this time.
Permits
The project area may contain Public Trust Waters Areas of Environmental Concerns
(AFC's). If replacement of the bridge avoids impacts to AECs, the Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) will review the permit application for CAMA consistency. If an
AEC is proposed to be impacted, a CAMA Major Permit or General Permit for bridge
replacement (15A NCAC 07H.2300) may be applicable.
This project may be processed as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) guidelines. The USACE has made available Nationwide Permit
(NWP) No. 23 (67 FR 2020, 2082; January 15, 2002) for CEs due to minimal impacts to
waters of the U.S. expected with bridge construction. DWQ has made available a
Genera1401 Water Quality Certification for NWP No. 23 (GC 3361). If temporary
construction is required that is not described in the CE, a NWP No. 33 (67 FR 2020,
2084, January 15, 2002) and associated DWQ General Water Quality Certification (GC
3366) may apply. In the event that NWP No. 23 will not suffice, impacts attributed to
bridge replacement and associated approach improvements may qualify under General
Bridge Permit (GP) 031 issued by the Wilmington USACE District. DWQ has made
available a General 401 Water Quality Certification for GP 031 (GC 3375). Notification
to the USACE Wilmington district office is required if this general permit is utilized.
Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation
Because this project will likely be authorized under a Nationwide Permit, mitigation for
impacts to surface waters may or may not be required by the USACE. In accordance with
the Division of Water Quality Wetland Rules [15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h)] "Fill or
alteration of more than one-tenth of an acre of wetlands will require compensatory
mitigation; and fill or alteration of more than 150. linear feet of streams may require
compensatory mitigation." The proposed project has avoided and minimized impacts to
the wetlands by replacing the bridge in the same location and slightly higher elevation.
The shoulder widths for the approach roadway work have been minimized and widened
only where guardrail is required.
Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of plants and animals aze declining either as a result of natural forces
or their difficulty competing with humans for resources. Rare and protected species listed
for Berne County, and any likely impacts to these species as a result of the proposed
project construction, aze discussed in the following sections.
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Federally Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered, Threatened, or officially Proposed
for such listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). One federally protected species is listed for Bertie
County (February 25, 2003 FWS list), and is presented in the following table.
Common Name Scientific Name Status Biological Conclusion
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E' No Effect
(Endangered. The term "Endangered Species" is defined as any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all
or a significant portion of its range.
Red-cockaded woodpecker
A few mature loblolly pine trees exist within the project area and adjacent areas. Some
of these trees may be old enough to provide suitable nesting and foraging habitat for red-
cockaded woodpeckers. However, the trees are widely spaced and occur in scattered
locations. The clustered arrangement of pine trees preferred by the birds for nesting
colonies is not provided in the vicinity of the project area. In addition, the use of these
scattered pines for foraging sites would depend on the birds' crossing large, inhospitable
tracts of roadways and agricultural fields. Therefore, although suitable individual trees
exist within the project area, the project azea as a whole does not offer suitable habitat for
the red-cockaded woodpecker. No systematic surveys were conducted for the red-
cockaded woodpecker during the field visit: The nearest occurrence of red-cockaded
woodpecker documented by the NHP is approximately 4.2 miles to the northeast.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
CONCLUSIONS
NO EFFECT
It is anticipated that the preferred alternate will only impact 0.6 acres of jurisdictional
azeas. Permits likely to be required for this project azea a Section 404 NWP No. 23 and
No. 33 along with their corresponding Section 401 Water Quality Certifications.
Cypress-Gum Swamp, a High Quality Resource, occurs within the project azea. Essential
Fish Habitat and breeding or migration azeas for anadromous fish also may occur within
the project azea. The National Marine Fisheries will be consulted as to the timing of
construction activities to minimize impacts to fisheries resources. The N.C. Department
of Coastal Management (DCM) will review the project application for consistency with
the coastal management program.
Construction of a replacement bridge within the footprint of the existing. Bridge No. 11 is
recommended to minimize impacts to wetlands, plant communities, and fisheries
resources.

VI. CULTURAL RESOURCES
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at Title 36 CFR
Part 800. Section 106 requires Federal agencies to take into account the effect of their
undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted) on properties included in or
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and afford the Advisory
Council a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings.
B. Historic Architecture
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reviewed the subject project. There are
no known architectural or historic sites within the proposed project area. The SHPO
concurs that the project is not likely to affect any resources of historical significance (see
letter dated January 11, 2001).
C. Archaeology
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reviewed the subject project. There are
no known azchaeological sites within the proposed project area, and no archaeological
investigation need be conducted (see letter dated January 11, 2001).
VII. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate
bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
The project is considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope
and lack of substantial environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of the current North Cazolina Department of
Transportation standards and specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No
change in land use is expected to result from the construction of the project.
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of--Way acquisition
will be limited. No relocatees are expected with implementation of the proposed
alternative.
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No adverse effect on public facilities or services is expected. The project is not expected
to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
The proposed project will not require right-of--way acquisition or easement from any land
protected under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives
to consider the potential impact to prime farmland of all land acquisition and construction
projects. There are no soils classified as prime, unique, or having state or local
importance in the vicinity of the project. Therefore, the project will not involve the direct
conversion of farmland acreage within these classifications.
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, so it is not required to be included in the
regional emissions analysis and a project level CO analysis is not required. If vegetation
is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with applicable local
laws and regulations of the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air
quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. However, the
proposed project is not expected to result in permanent noise impacts or substantial noise
increases as defined by Title 23, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Part 772 or damage
air quality as defined by the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the National
Environmental Policy Act. No additional reports are required.
An examination of records at the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, Groundwater Section and the North
Carolina Department of Human Resources, Solid Waste Management Section revealed
no underground storage tanks or hazardous waste sites in the project area.
This crossing of the Cashie River is located in a designated flood hazard zone. However,
no detailed flood study has been performed. The approximate 100-year floodplain in the
project area is shown in Figure 6. There are no practical alternatives to crossing the
floodplain area. Any shift in alignment will result in an impact area of about the same
magnitude. The proposed project is not anticipated to increase the level or extent of
upstream flood potential.
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environmental impacts will result from implementation of the project.
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SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge Rio. 11 on SR 1?19 over Cashie River, B-402;,
Bertie County, ER03-0921
Thank you for your memorandum of April -, 2003, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a re~Zew of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic
resources which would be affected by the project. Thereore, u;e have no comment on the
undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the ~;ational Historic
Preservation rlct and the ~~dvisorc Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. if you have questions concerning the
above comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at
919/733-4763. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
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September 20, 2005
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina. 27699-154.8
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road),
Bertie County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
will provide the compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the subject project. Based on the
information supplied by you in a letter dated July 8, 2005, the revised impacts are located in CU
03010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin in the Northern Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region,
and are as follows:
Riverine Wetland Impacts: 0.236 acre
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letter issued on
August 3, 2005. The subject project is not listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement
among the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District dated
July 22, 2003. Mitigation for this project will be provided in accordance with the above referenced
agreement. EEP will commit to. implementing sufficient compensatory wetland mitigation to offset
the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon
at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
Willi D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE-Washington
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4027 Revised
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PROGRAM
September 20, 2005
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
RECEIVED
SEP 28 2005
DMSt~PS OF N aNN(AYS
POEA~OFFICE OF NAi1lRAL Et+IYIRONIJE~?
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill
Road), Bertie County; Pasquotank River Basin (CU 03010205); Northern
Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the unavoidable impacts
associated with the above referenced project. The impacts as reported by the NCDOT are 0.236
acre of riverine wetlands. This mitigation strategy letter replaces the mitigation strategy
letter issued on August 12, 2005.
EEP will commit to implementing sufficient compensatory riverine wetland mitigation to
offset the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA signed on July 22, 2003. EEP
intends to provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation up to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit
03010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin. Mitigation sites currently containing surplus mitigation
assets consists of, but not inclusive of, the Balance Farm Mitigation Site and the Dismal Swamp
Mitigation Site.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4027
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
October 31, 2005
N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
1367 U. S. Highway 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Attention: Ms. Wanda Gooden
Dear Madam:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
NOV 2 -.2005
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Subject: CAMA Major Development Permit Application for the Replacement of
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie River in Bertie
County. Federal Project No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501, TIP
No. B-4027.
Please find enclosed the CAMA major permit .application, Categorical Exclusion (CE), permit
drawings, half-.size plans, and the landowner receipts for the above-mentioned project. WBS
Element 33394.1.1 will be debited for $400.00 for the application of the subject project. The
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace existing Bridge No.
11 on SR 1219 over the Cashie River (DWQ Index # 03-02-10) in Bertie County. The project
involves replacement of the existing structure with a 160-foot cored slab bridge at approximately
the same location and a slightly higher roadway elevation, using top-down construction. The
approach roadway will consist of two 11-foot travel lanes with shoulder widths of at least 6 feet.
Shoulder widths will be increased by at least 3 feet where guardrail is warranted. Traffic will be
detoured off-site, along surrounding roads, during construction. SR 1219 is classified as a Rural
Local Route in the Statewide Functional Classification system. The project schedule calls for an
April 18, 2006 Let date with a review date of February. 28, 2006.
Impacts To Waters of the United States
General Description: The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin (HU 03010107). A best
usage classification of "C Sw" has been assigned to the Cashie River. Neither High Quality
Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped watersheds or WS-II: predominately
undeveloped watersheds), nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.0 mile (1.6
km) of project study area. The Cashie River is not designated as a North Carolina Natural or
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ~ 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

Scenic River, or as a national Wild and Scenic River. Water depth at the project site is
approximately six feet.
Permanent Impacts: The Cashie River and adjacent wetlands will be impacted by the proposed
project. Construction of the proposed project will result in a permanent impact of 0.236 acre
from roadway fill in wetlands (see permit drawings). In addition, a total less than 0.001 acre of
surface water will be impacted from placement of bents in the channel.
Temporary Impacts: In addition to permanent impacts, 0.194 acre of temporary impacts to
wetlands will occur, as a result of hand clearing (see permit drawings). This consists of 25 feet
of hand clearing in wetlands beyond the South side of the bridge and 5 feet of hand clearing in
wetlands beyond the toe of slope to allow the installation of erosion control devices (i.e. silt
screen).
Utility Impacts: Temporary impacts to 0.114 acre will occur to wetlands from the relocation of
power lines, telephone lines, and a water line. The work will primarily occur in areas also
affected by the road fill and hand clearing (see attached Utility Drawings). Installation will
involve utilization of the directional bore method. Hand clearing and temporary work mats will
be used when applicable. Two existing utility poles located to the south of the bridge will be
removed.
Bridge Demolition
The existing bridge consists of reinforced concrete channels with anasphalt-wearing surface.
The end bents and interior bents consist of precast prestressed caps and timber piles. Additional
interior bents (crutch bents) consisting of HP piles and recycled I-beams have been added to
support the structure. The contractor will likely remove the original piles with a vibratory
hammer; the crutch bents can be removed by cutting the caps free from the piles and removing
with crane. An old bulkhead is located at the north end of the bridge. This bulkhead will not
likely be disturbed unless it conflicts with construction of the new bents. The bridge can be
removed without dropping components into Waters of the United States during construction.
Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be followed to avoid any
temporary fill from entering Waters of the United States. The bridge demolition is classified as a
Case 2 due to the in-stream moratorium for anadromous fish (February 15 to June 15).
Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation
Avoidance and Minimization: Avoidance examines all appropriate and practicable possibilities
of averting impacts to "Waters of the United States". Due to the presence of surface waters and
wetlands within the project study area, avoidance of all impacts is not possible. The NCDOT is
committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to avoid and minimize
jurisdictional impacts.. Minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design
these included:
• Use of an off-site detour during construction.
• Construction of a 40-foot longer bridge
• Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Water and Guidelines for
Anadromous Fish Passage will also be utilized during demolition of the existing bridge
and construction of the new bridge.
• Use of 3:1 Fill slopes in jurisdictional areas.
• Hand clearing in wetlands.
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Miti ag lion: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' interpretation of Nationwide Permits is that all
impacts to perennial streams or intermittent streams or wetlands that exhibit important aquatic
function require mitigation. Therefore, the remaining unavoidable impacts to 0.236 acre of
wetlands will be offset by compensatory mitigation.
Based upon the agreements stipulated in the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District" (MOA), it is
understood that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the federal
Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for NCDOT projects. The offsetting
mitigation will derive from an inventory of assets already in existence within the same 8-digit
cataloguing unit. The Department has avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources
to the greatest extent possible as described above. A copy of the EEP's acceptance letter, dated
September 20, 2005, is attached.
Federal Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered
and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of January 29, 2003 the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) lists one federally protected species for Bertie County (see Table 1). No
species have been added to or deleted from the list since the completion of the CE (February 27,
2004).
Table 1. Federally protected species of Bertie County.
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status Biolo ical Conclusign
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded wood ecker E No Effect
Endangered (E) - is defined as a taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
Regulatory Approvals
NCDOT requests that the proposed work be authorized under a Coastal Area Management Act
Major Development Permit. The landowner receipts are attached. NCDOT has also applied for
the issuance of a United States Army Corps of Engineers NWP 23, NWP 12, a 401 Water
Quality Certification, and a stormwater permit from NCDWQ under separate cover.
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT website at:
http://www.doh.dot.state.nc.us/preconstruct/pe/neu/permit.html. Thank you for your time and
assistance with this project. Please contact Tyler Stanton at [e-mail] or (919)
715-1439 if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
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.`, Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
-~, Environmental Management Director, PDEA
NCDOT TIP B-4027
Page 3 of 4

Cc w/attachment:
1VIs. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Cc w/o attachment:
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr.-Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Anthony Roper, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, Division 1 Environmental Officer
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
Mr. Bill Goodwin, P.E., PDEA
NCDOT TIP B-4027
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Mr. Bill Biddlecome G4/vDSANOS ~R~~Q,~r~~ry
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Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill
Road), Bertie County; Pasquotank River Basin (CU 03010205); Northern
Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the unavoidable impacts
associated with the above referenced project. The impacts as reported by the NCDOT are 0.236
acre of riverine wetlands. This mitigation strategy letter replaces the mitigation strategy
letter issued on August 12, 2005.
EEP will commit to implementing sufficient compensatory riverine wetland mitigation to
offset the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA signed on July 22, 2003. EEP
intends to provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation up to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit
03010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin. Mitigation sites currently containing surplus mitigation
assets consists of, but not inclusive of, the Balance Farm Mitigation Site and the Dismal Swamp
Mitigation Site.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4027
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PROGRAM
September 20, 2005
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road),
Bertie County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP}
will provide the compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the subject project. Based on the
information supplied by you in a letter dated July 8, 2005, the revised impacts are located in CU
03010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin in the Northern Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region,
and are as follows:
Riverine Wetland Impacts: 0.236 acre
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letter issued on
August 3, 2005. The subject project is not listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement
among the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District dated
July 22, 2003. Mitigation for this project will be provided in accordance with the above referenced
agreement. EEP will commit to implementing sufficient compensatory wetland mitigation to offset
the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon
at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE-Washington
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4027 Revised
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Mr. Bill Biddlecome
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill
Road), Bertie County; Pasquotank River Basin (CU 03010205); Northern
Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation for the unavoidable impacts
associated with the above referenced project. The impacts as reported by the NCDOT are 0.573
acre of riverine wetlands.
EEP will conunit to implementing sufficient compensatory riverine wetland mitigation to
offset the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA signed on July 22, 2003. EEP
intends to provide compensatory riverine wetland mitigation up to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit
03010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin. Mitigation sites currently containing surplus mitigation
assets consists of, but not inclusive of, the Balance Farm Mitigation Site and the Dismal Swamp
Mitigation Site.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Hannon at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
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Wi iam D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4027
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PROGRAM
August 3, 2005
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4027, Bridge 11 over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road),
Bertie County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
will provide the riverine wetland mitigation for the subject project. Based on the information
supplied by you in a letter dated July 8, 2005, the impacts are located in CU 03010205 of the
Pasquotank River Basin in the Northern Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco-Region, and are as
follows:
Riverine Wetland Impacts: 0.573 acre
The subject project is not listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement among the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department
of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District dated July 22,
2003. Mitigation for this project will be provided in accordance with the above referenced
agreement. EEP will commit to implementing sufficient compensatory wetland mitigation to offset
the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Tri-Party MOA.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon
at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE-Washington
Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4027
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, Ib52 Maii Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27b99-1652 / 919-115-047b / www.nceep.net

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT' OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY -
GOVERNOR
September 15, 2005
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LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Director -
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 _
- Dear Sir: .
Subject: Revision to Prior Request of Mitigation for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 11
on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie River in Bertie County. Federal Project
No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501, TIP No..B-4027.
Please reference our previous request for compensatory mitigation dated July 6, 2005 and the.: EEP
Acceptance Letter dated August 3, 2005. Due to a change in design, the NCDOT has reduced-permanent
impacts from the 0.573 acre of wetlands impacts previously requested, to 0.236 acre. Please provide
NCDOT confirmation that the EEP is willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the 0.236 acre o£
impacts to wetlands adjacent .to the Cashie River [Roanoke River basin, HUC 03010107, a warm water
stream] in accordance with. the. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed July 22, 2003 by the USACE,
NCDENR, and NCDOT. __ -
Please send the revised letter of confirmation to Mr. Bill Biddlecome (USACE-Coordinator) at U. S:
Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office, P.O. Box 1000, Washington, NC 27889- -
1000. Mr. Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone].-The current let-date for the project is April.l8,
2006, for which the let-review date is February 28, 2006.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will- be performed; the NCDWQ requires a
formal letter from EEPandicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation work c~quested ~^
by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be addressed-to Mr. John Hennessy of
NCDWQ, with copies submitted to NCDOT.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIGN
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONIAENTAL ANAC(SIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CErITEP.
RALEIGH NC 27899-1 5 9 8
TELEPHONE: [phone] -,,..:--.-: LOCATION:
FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILIANGTGN STPEET
Rr-LEIGH NC
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US

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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tyler Stanton at
[e-mail] or (919) 715-1-139.
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,
Environmental Management Director ,
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Cc: Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ --
Ms. Christina Breen, NCDWQ
Ms. Bill ~Biddlecome, USACE
Ms. Linda Fitzpatrick, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Mr. Omar S. Sultan, NCDOT Project ManagemendScheduling Unit
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
File B-4027
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1652 Mail Service Center _ .. _ _.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Dear Sir: .. _ .
Subject: .Revision to Prior Request of Mitigation for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 11 - ...
on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie River in Bertie.County. Federal Project
No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501, TIP. No. B-4027. -
Please reference our previous- request for compensatory mitigation dated July 6, .2005 and the EEP
Acceptance Letter dated August 3, 200$. Due to a change in design, the NCDOT has reduced permanent.
impacts from the 0.573 acre of wetlands impacts previously requested, to 0.236 acre: Please. provide
NCDOT confirmation that the EEP is willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the 0.236 acre of
impacts to wetlands adjacent to the Cashie River [Roanoke River basin, H[JC 03Q1.O107, a warm mater
stream] in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, (MOA) signed July 22, 2003 by the USAGE,
NCDENR, and NCDOT. _
Please send the revised letter of confirmation to Mr. Bill Biddlecome (USAGE. Coordinator) at U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field`Office, P.O. Box 1000, Washington, NC 27889- _
1000. Mr. Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone]. The current let date for the project is April 18,
2006, for which the let review date is February 28, 2006.
In order t~ satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation„ will be performed; the NCDWQ requires a
formal letter from EEP indicating their willingness and ability to ..provide the mitigation work requested
by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be addressed to Mr. John Hennessy of
NCDWQ, with copies submitted to NCDOT. .~
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TELEPHONE: [phone] _ LOCATION:
MAILING ADDRESS: FAX: [phone] - TRANSPORTATir~N BUILDING
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS RALEIGH NC
1598 MAILSERV~CECErITEP WEB."iITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STA7E.PIC.US
RALEIGH NC 27899-1598

If you have any questions or need additional inPonnation, please wntact Tyler Stanton at
[e-mail] or (9l9) 715-1439.
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,
Environmental Management Director-
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
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. Ms. Christina Breen, NCDWQ
Ms. Bi11 Biddlecome, USACE
Ms. Linda Fitzpatrick, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit _
Mr. Omar S. Sultan, NCDOT Project ManagemendScheduling Unit
- Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
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July 8, 2005
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Director
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Dear Sir:
Subject: Proposed replacement of Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie
River in Bertie County. Federal Project No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501,
TIP No. B-4027.
The purpose of this letter is to request that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
grant confirmation that you are willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the project in accordance
with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed July 22, 2003 by the USAGE, the NCDENR and the
NCDOT.
NCDOT proposes to replace existing Bridge No. 11 over the Cashie River [DWQ Index # 03-02-10,
Class "C SW"], a warm water stream, on SR 1219 in Bertie County. The project involves replacing the
bridge at the existing location using an off-site detour.
RESOURCES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 AND 401 OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT.
We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent possible.
The remaining impacts to jurisdictional resources will be compensated for by mitigation provided by the
EEP program. We estimate that permanent riverine wetland impacts associated with the replacement
bridge approach work will be 0.573 acre from road fill, and clearing and grubbing activities.
The project is located in the Coastal Physiographic Province (Northern Outer. Coastal Plain EEP
Ecoregion) in Bertie County, in the Roanoke River basin, Hydrological Cataloguing Unit 03010107. We
propose to provide compensatory mitigation for the riverine wetland impacts by using the EEP for the
0.573 acre of impacts.
Please send the letter of confirmation to Mr. Bill Biddlecome (USAGE Coordinator) at U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office, P.O. Box 1000, Washington, NC 27889-1000. Mr.
Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone]. The current let date for the project is February 21, 2006
for which the let review date is January 3, 2006.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed; the NCDWQ requires a
formal letter from EEP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation work requested

by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be addressed to Mr. John Hennessy of
NCDWQ, with copies submitted to NCDOT.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tyler Stanton at
[e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerely,
~~ Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,
r Environmental Management Director
J Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Cc:
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
,/I~Is. Christina Breen, NCDWQ
Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Ms. Lynn Mathis, NCDCM
Ms. Linda Fitzpatrick, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Mr. Omar S. Sultan, NCDOT Project Management/Scheduling Unit
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch

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MICHAEL F. EASLEY ti LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 8, 2005
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Director
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Dear Sir:
Subject: Proposed replacement of Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie
River in Bertie County. Federal Project No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501,
TIP No. B-4027.
The purpose of this letter is to request that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
grant confirmation that. you are willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the project in accordance
with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed July 22, 2003 by the USACE, the NCDENR and the
NCDOT.
NCDOT proposes to replace existing Bridge No. 11 over the Cashie River [DWQ -Index # 03-02-10,
Class "C SW"], a warm water stream, on SR 1219 in Bertie County. The project involves replacing the
bridge at the existing location using an off-site detour.
RESOURCES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 AND 401 OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT.
We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent possible.
The remaining impacts to jurisdictional resources will be compensated for by mitigation provided by the
EEP program. We estimate that permanent riverine wetland impacts associated with the replacement
bridge approach work will be 0.573 acre from road fill, and clearing and grubbing activities.
The project is located in the Coastal Physiographic Province (Northern Outer Coastal Plain EEP
Ecoregion) in Bertie County, in the Roanoke River basin,. Hydrological Cataloguing Unit 03010107.. We
propose to provide compensatory mitigation for the riverine wetland impacts by using the EEP for the
0.573 acre of impacts.
Please send the letter of confirmation to Mr. Bill Biddlecome (USACE Coordinator) at U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office, P.O. Box 1000, Washington, NC 27889-1000. Mr.
Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone]. The current let date for the project is February 21, 2006
for which the let review date is January 3, 2006.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed; the NCDWQ requires a
formal letter from EEP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation work requested

by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be addressed to Mr. John Hennessy of
NCDWQ, with copies submitted to NCDOT.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tyler Stanton at
[e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerely,
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Environmental Management Director
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
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John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Ms. Christina Breen, NCDWQ
Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Ms. Lyrm Mathis, NCDCM
Ms. Linda Fitzpatrick, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Mr. Omar S. Sultan, NCDOT Project Management/Scheduling Unit
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
File
October 1, 2003
Karen B. Capps, PE
Project Development Engineer
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Replacement of Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219 over Cashie
River, Bertie County, State Project No. 8.2010501 F. A.
Project No. BRZ-1219(1), TIP No. B-4027
A scoping meeting was held for the subject bridge replacement on August 12,
2003 in the Roadway Design Conference room. The following people were in
attendance.
Bill Goodwin PDEA W. M. Petit Program Development
Mike Summers Bridge Maintenance Charles Hunt Structure Design
Karen Capps PDEA Terry Fox Geotechnical
Stephen Morgan Hydraulics Brenda Moore Roadway Design
Parks Icenhour Location & Surveys Ed Lewis PDEA/PICS
Tinnette Hales Right of Way Tim Gardiner PDEA/PICS
Teresa Townsend PDEA/PICS Kazen Reynolds Congestion Mgmt.
Sazah McBride SHPO
GENERAL PROTECT INFORMATION
Current Schedule Document:
Right of Way:
Construction:
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
February 2004
February 2005
February 2006
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DON.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH W ILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

Bridge No. 11 was originally built in 1966. It is 120 feet long and 24 feet wide. The
bridge is posted at 21 tons for single vehicle and 27 tons for TTST's. The sufficiency
rating for the bridge is 24.8 out of a possible 100. The approach roadway width is
approximately 18 feet.
Traffic Information SR 1219 is a Rural Local Route with no posted speed limit. The
current ADT is 600 vpd and the projected 2025 ADT is 1,100 vpd. There are currently
2% Duals and 1% TTST's. There are six school buses that cross the bridge daily and
there will be no problem with rerouting these buses during contruction.
Accidents
There were no accidents reported in a recent three-year study period.
Cross Section of New Bridge According to March 2000 Bridge Policy
Based on the NCDOT Bridge Policy, the minimum typical section for the proposed
bridge should be able to carry two 11-foot (3.3-m) lanes with 4.0-foot (1.2-m) offsets.
Possible Offsite Detour
There are two possible routes to use for an offsite detour. The first route is approximately
7.5 miles in length. The second route is approximately 9.8 miles in length.
SLOPING COMMENTS
Division 1 stated that SR 1219 is a frequently used "cut through" road and that there is no
reasonable off-site detour. If road closure, replace in place is used; an aggressive project
schedule must be utilized.
Bertie County Emergency Services indicated that a road closure on this project would
create emergency response concerns for the county. However, it would not create a
situation that emergency services would be denied to any location. They request at least
one (1) month advance notice on when construction will start and the length of time the
road will be closed.
The Geotechnical Unit stated that there are no geoenvironmental or geotechnical
concerns on this project.
The Division of Coastal Management stated that this was an Area of Environmental
Concern as well as a Public Trust Area. If an offsite detour is used along with replacing
the bridge in the existing location and at the same elevation, then a LAMA general permit
would be sufficient for this project. However, if the construction utilizes causeways,
work bridges, or ofsite detours that carry the impacts over the threshold for a general
permit, then a LAMA major permit will be required.
The Wildlife Resources Commission recommends replacing the existing bridge with a
bridge. There are anadromous fish found in this area. NCDOT should follow all stream
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crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-stream moratorium from
February 15 to June 15.
The US Army Corns of Engineers stated that this project has jurisdictional wetland that
have been delineated and verified by this office. Standard comments apply.
The Division of Water Ouality has not commented to date.
The Division of Marine Fisheries stated that an in-stream moratorium would be
required from February 15 through September 30.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service gave standard comments.
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources HPO stated that there are no historic
resources in the project area and no further surveys are required.
The Natural Resources Technical Report The project falls within the Roanoke River
Basin. This section of Cashie Creek is classified as C Sw. The Sw denotes swamp
waters. There are no Watershed Critical Areas or water resources classified as High
Quality Waters, Water Supplies, or Outstanding Resource Waters within 1.0 mile (1.5
km) of the project area. The existing project site has wetlands in all four quadrants
surrounding the bridge. The wetlands comprised of Cypress-Gum Swamp are considered
a High Quality Resource. There are no Aquatic Endangered Species Habitat within the
project area. However, this reach of the Cashie River has potential as a travel corridor for
anadromous fish. Therefore, an in-stream moratorium will be in effect from February 15
to June 15. The project site may contain Areas of Environmental concern and
coordination and review by Division of Coastal Management will be required in order to
determine if a LAMA Major Permit or General Permit is required. There is one
endangered species for Bertie County, Red-cockaded woodpecker. Although the
biological conclusion was no effect due to sparse habitat, a further study of the area
should be conducted to finalize this conclusion.
The Location Surveys Unit stated that an aerial power line runs along the west side of
the road. There is underground telephone marked on both sides of the road that becomes
aerial at the bridge along the west side of the structure. There is the potential for
impacting these telephone lines during construction due to their proximity to the existing
road.
The Hydraulics Unit recommends replacing the existing bridge with a 135-foot cored-
slab bridge at the same location of the existing bridge. Due to flat approach grades, it is
recommended that a roadway vertical crest be placed at the center of the bridge with 0.5%
gradients. If an onsite detour is used, it would require a 100-foot bridge located just
downstream of the existing bridge. The detour structure could be two feet lower than that
of the existing bridge. With the low traffic volumes, the onsite detour could possibly use
a one-lane structure to minimize impacts.
The NC DOT Rail Division stated that there are no rail interactions on this project.
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The Community Impact Assessment stated that if an offsite detour is used on this
project, public involvement in the form of outreach to the community to educate them
about the proposed detour would be desirable.
ALTERNATES FOR EVALUATION
The following alternates were carried forward for further study.
1. Replace Bridge No. 11 with a new bridge in the same location as the existing
structure. Place a vertical crest at the center of the proposed structure with 0.5%
gradients to facilitate drainage. Detour traffic offsite during the construction period.
2. Replace Bridge No. 11 with a new bridge in the existing location while maintaining
traffic with an onsite detour located just downstream of the existing bridge.
The Roadway Design Unit will have preliminary plans and construction cost estimates
available by November 14, 2003.
ALTERNATES ELIMINATED FROM FURTHER STUDY
1. Replace Bridge No. 11 with a new bridge in the existing location while maintaining
traffic with an onsite detour located upstream of the existing bridge. This was
eliminated based on recommendations from the Hydraulics Unit.
NEXT STEPS
1. PDEA will send the wetland delineation files to the Roadway Design Unit and the
Hydraulics Unit.
2. PDEA will coordinate with O.N.E. to determine the need for further surveys for Red-
cockaded woodpecker.
3. PDEA will investigate the need for further public involvement on this project with
PDEA/PICS
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NCDENR l
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
January 19, 2006
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Cyndi Karoly
Environmental Biological Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
FROM:
Doug Huggett
Major Permits. Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
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Bridge No. 11 over Cashie River located on SR 1219, Bertie County
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Proposed Project: Replacement of Bridge
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 02/Q~[F. t1iy~~Brittingliain; 1633 Alail~Sei ~,ice-Cciiter, 12aleig ,. 6.
If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Wanda Gooden at (252)
264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY: ~ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT' S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Bridge No.l l over the Cashie River is located on State Route 1219
(Francis Mill Road) in the northwest section of Bertie County, about 4.6 miles east of Lewiston.
Photo Index -Unavailable
State Plane Coordinates - Unavailable (state plane coordinates situated in uncovered corner
between Aulander and Woodville Quads)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Site Visit - September 9, 2005; Applicant Present -Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete -December 22, 2005
Office -Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan: Bertie County
Land Classification From LUP: Rural
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Public Trust Area
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Roadway; Bridge
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
fARF,AI
Planned - None
Planned - Improved Roadway; New Bridge
Source - N/A
DREDGED IDLE 9THER
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS: 0.236 acres (permanent) 0.194 acres (temporary)
(NON-COASTAL)
0.065 acres (temporary)
0.039 acres (permanent)
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS < 0.001 acres
(permanent)
(C) OTHER: 0.041 acres
(HIGH GROUND,
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 0.576 acres (~ zS,UyU square teet)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: C-Sw Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NCDOT proposes to demolish an aging bridge over the Cashie River in the
Lewiston-Woodville area of Bertie County. The demolished bridge will be replaced with a new, longer and
wider bridge using top-down construction. The project site is located on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) and will
require an off-site detour along surrounding secondary roads for local traffic.

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PROJECT SETTING
The project setting is Bridge No. 11 that spans a section of the Cashie River and the Cashie River floodplain.
Bridge No. 11 is located on SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road), in the Lewiston-Woodville area of Bertie County.
State Route 1219 has an 18-ft pavement width with approximately 4-ft wide grass shoulders. The roadway grade is
fairly flat throughout the project area. SR 1219 is classified as a rural local route in the Statewide Functional
Classification System and is not a National Highway System Route.
Originally constructed in 1966, Bridge No. 11 is a 120' x 24', four-span structure with reinforced concrete
channels and an asphalt surface. The sub-structure consists of precast, prestressed concrete caps on timber piles.
An old bulkhead is located on the north end of the bridge. Bridge No l l has a sufficiency rating of 24.8 out of 100
and is considered to be structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.
The Cashie River is designated as "inland" waters with a best usage classification of "C-Sw". This river is
described as apoorly-defined, third-order perennial stream with low flow over a silt substrate. The Division of
Coastal Management classifies the Cashie River as a "Public Trust Area" AEC. No "Watershed Critical Areas" or
water resources classified as "High Quality Waters", "Water Supplies", or "Outstanding Resource Waters" exist
within 1.0 miles of the project site.
As indicated in the Categorical Exclusion document, there are no known architectural, historic or archaeological
sites within the project area. The red-cockaded woodpecker is listed as the only federally protected species for
Bertie County; however, the biological conclusion of "No Effect" has been determined with regards to this project.
The project site has potential to be a breeding or migration corridor for anadromous fish.
During the site visit, several heavy trucks, particularly logging trucks, crossed the bridge causing it to vibrate.. It
was also noted that the reach of the Cashie River where Bridge No. 11 crosses was stagnant and laden with thick
mats of floating duckweed. Navigation clearance underneath the bridge was 3.3'; water depth at the bridge crossing
was about 7'. Public access to the Cashie River may occur alongside the bridge. Land adjacent to or near the
project area is being used for rural residential lots and agricultural fields. Land usage also consists of woodlands
and swampland. The wooded area within the project area was identified as cypress-gum swamp, coastal plain
bottomland hardwoods, and pine (loblolly) plantation. No coastal wetland vegetation was identified in the project
area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
NCDOT is proposing to demolish Bridge No.l1, over the Cashie River on SR 1219 (Bertie County), and replace it,
using top-down construction, with a new, concrete-cored slab bridge that is 40-ft longer and 9-ft wider.
Replacement of the bridge would require closing of SR 1219 and establishing an off-site detour.
The new bridge will be placed approximately in the same location as the old bridge but with a slightly higher
roadway elevation. The approach roadway will consist of two, 11-foot travel lanes with shoulder widths of at least
6 feet. Where guardrail is needed, shoulder widths will be increased by at least 3 feet. Construction of the new
bridge would increase the navigation clearance underneath from 3.3-ft above normal water level (NWL) to 4-ft
above NWL.
All components of the existing bridge will be removed. Crutch bents will be detached by cutting the prestressed
caps off the piles and removing them with a crane. Original piles may be taken out with a vibratory hammer. The
old bulkhead at the north end of the bridge may remain in place, unless it interferes with construction of the new
bents. The applicant states that the bridge can be demolished without dropping its components into the Cashie River
and that Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be adhered to.
Relocation of power lines, telephone lines and a water line will be necessary and will be accomplished using

Bridge #11 Replacement - Bertie Co.
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directional bore methods. Relocation work will primarily occur in areas also affected by road fill and hand
clearing.
Improvements will be made to roadway approaches. According to the application, fill will be placed in a +/-750' x
+/-7' area to create roadway embankment. Additional fill will be placed in a +/-750' x +/-60' area for roadway.
Placement of the proposed bridge will require excavation of 215 cubic yards of material from of a 40' x 45' high
ground area. Class B riprap is shown on the plan view, being placed on the north and south ends of the proposed
bridge.
ANTICIPATED IlVIPACTS
^ Permanent loss of 0.236 acres (10,280 square feet) of non-coastal wetlands due to roadway fill.
^ Permanent loss of 0.039 acres (1,6989 square feet) of non-coastal wetlands due to mechanized clearing and
excavation for water line relocation.
^ Temporary impact to 0.194 acres (8,450 square feet) of non-coastal wetlands due to hand clearing to install
erosion control devices (e.g. silt screen).
^ Temporary impact to 0.065 acres (2,831 square feet) of non-coastal wetlands due to hand clearing for
waterlpower/telephone line relocation.
^ Permanent impact on less than 0.001 acre (44 square feet) of surface water due to the placement of bents in the
channel.
^ High ground disturbance in the project area totaling 0.041 acres (1800 square feet) due to excavation to remove
causeway.
^ Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge will increase by 0.7 feet above NWL.
^ Temporary turbidity will occur during demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the new bridge;
however, applicant will use BMP for the protection of surface water to minimize these.impacts
^ In-water moratorium between 15 February and 15-June of each year may delay or interrupt construction but
will minimize impacts to anadromous fish resources.
^ Public access to the Cashie River alongside the bridge may be obstructed due to proposed riprap placement.
Submitted by: Wanda S. Gooden
Date Submitted: 10 Jan 06

Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name N. C. Department of Transportation
Address 1548 Mail Service Center
City Raleigh State ~ NC
Zip 27699-1548 Day Phone. [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
City
Zip Day Phone
Fax
State
c. Project name (if any) 33394.1.1 8-4027)
Replace bride no. 11 over Cashie River on SR 1219
NOTE: Permit will be isszred in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County:Bertie,
b. City, town, community or landmark
Lewiston-Woodville

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c. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1219
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? _ Yes . x No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay)Cashie River
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
Removal of existing bride. Construction of
replacement bride. Improve roadway approaches
with additional fill to raise grade "and widen shoulders.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? both
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? Public
Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed project. If
more space is needed, please attach additional pages.
The proiect is necessary to replace an a:?ina bridge.
Heavy equipment will be used to remove the existing
bride and construct the new bridge. Construction
method will be top-down.
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) NIA .
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL
N.G. = 0- 1' Roadway = 6'
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Alluvium, loose to dense sand
e. Vegetation on tract roadside grasses, cypress-.um
swamp, bottomland hardwoods.
Man-made features now on tract
roadway fill, bridge, powerline, waterline.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification
Of the Site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
x Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
N/A
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? X Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? X Yes No
If yes, by whom? NCDOT
k. Is the project located in a National ~ Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National Register
listed or eligible properly?
Yes x No
Are there wetlands on the site? x Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other x
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? „des
(Attach documentation, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) Stormwater
discharges are by sheet flow.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
V • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward
a copy of the deed or other .instrument under which the
owner claims title, plus written permission from the
owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site
or location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel
unfamiliar with the area to
the site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
•A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
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Form DCM-MP-1
•A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed- return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats by
certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that
they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the
proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
See attached list
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
pertnittee, and. issuing dates.
• A check for $400 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to 10)
If the project involves the expenditure of public funds
or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina Environmental
Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued. in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my luiowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant
permission to representatives of state and federal review
agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
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Landowner~or Authorized A ent
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Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
x DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.

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BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
1. BRIDGES
a. Public X Private
b. Type of bridge (construction material)
Concrete cored-slab
c. Water body to be crossed by bridge
Cashie River
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or 7'_
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?
x Yes No
If yes, ..,
(1) Length of existing bridge 120'
(2) Width of existing bridge 24'
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge 33.'
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
all of existing bridge will be removed
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Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)?
Yes x No
If yes,
(1) Length. of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
g
h.
i.
Length of proposed bridge 160'
Width of proposed bridge 33'
Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
3.5'
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes x No
If yes, explain
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
At
1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
reducing or increasing the existing navigable
opening? x Yes No
. If . yes, .explain: Navigational clearance will be
increased by 0.7'.
m. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? x Yes No
If yes, explain navigation would be limited to the
smallest of watercraft (i.e. canoe)
n. Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard
concerning their approval?
Yes x No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
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Form DCM-MP-S
2. CULVERTS
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
N/A
b.
c. Type of culvert (construction material, style)
N/A
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
Yes N/A No
If yes,
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Length of existing bridge
Width of existing bridge
Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
Yes N/A No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
f. Length of proposed culvert N/A
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h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL N/A
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes N/A No
If yes, explain
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? Yes N/A No
If yes, explain
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3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes x No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Depth of area to be excavated
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation within: x Yes No
Coastal Wetlands SAVs x Other
Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 78.6'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 3.0'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 43.3 cu. yards
c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any highground excavation?
x Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 40'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 45'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 215 cu. yrds.
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
to be determined by the contractor
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
to be determined by the contractor
(3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No N/A
If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes x No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes x No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above.
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes x No
Number of culverts proposed N/A
Width of proposed culvert N/A
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If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above.
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed below
MHW qr NWL? _ _ Yes x No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
_ Coastal Wetlands - SAVs x Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled +/- 750'
(2) Width of area to be filled +/- 7'
(3) Purpose of fill roadway embankment
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? x Yes ~ No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled +/- 750'
(2) Width of area to be filled +/- 60'
(3) Purpose of fill roadway
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? NCDOT approved BMPs
will be utilized
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe or hydraulic
dredge)? Heavy highway construction equipment:
Crane for bride, excavator for removal of existing
abutments, heavy grading equipment for roadway
g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes x No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
Yes x No
If yes, explain in detail
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4. GENERAL
a. Will the. proposed project involve any mitigation?
x Yes No
If yes, explain in detail
See Narrative
b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? x Yes No
If yes, explain in detail powerline, telephone, and
waterline. Accomplished by directional bore
method.
c. Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes x No
If yes, explain in detail
d. Will the proposed project require any work
channels? Yes x No
If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
December 19, 2005
Attention: Mr. William J. Biddlecome
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Request for Nationwide 12 Permit for- the Replacement of Bridge No. 11 on
SR 1219 (Francis Mill Road) over the Cashie River in Bertie County. Federal
Project No. BRZ-1219[1], State Project No. 8.2010501, TIP No. B-4027.
Reference: Action ID No. 200310719
Since issuance of the Nationwide 23 Permit for TIP No. B-4027, Utility Relocation Design has
been revised to accommodate for waterline relocation. As illustrated in the attached Utility Plan,
mechanized clearing and excavation will be required to join the new waterline to the existing
with an elbow connection. This will entail permanent impacts to 0.0392 acre of jurisdictional
wetland. Additionally, temporary fill will occur adjacent to the excavated area and within the
mechanized clearing zone and temporary "hand-clearing" impacts to jurisdictional wetland will
result from waterline and power/telephone line relocation.
Revisions to CAMA Major Development Permit Application were made under separate cover.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please Tyler Stanton at [e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerely,
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Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

Cc W/attachment:
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Dr. David Chang, P.E.,.Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Anthony Roper, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, Division 1 Environmental Officer
Cc W/o attachment:
Ms. Wanda Gooden, NCDCM
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, Programming and TII'
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
Mr. Bill Goodwin, P.E., PDEA

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Berne County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501.
WBS No. 33394.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4027
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
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February 2004
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Project Planning Engineer
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Bridge Replacement Planning Unit

PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Bertie County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219 Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501
WBS No. 33394.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4027
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The proposed structure should be designed to facilitate top-down construction. If it is
determined that top-down construction cannot be used, then additional coordination with
the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Bertie County Emergency Management
Services will be required.
No deck drains will be allowed to discharge directly into the Cashie River.
Division Y Construction. Engineer, Structure Design Unit, Roadway Design Unit
The total time of road closure for this project should be held to to a minimum due to the
length of delay on the proposed detour route for. the local citizens. The contractor should
be given incentives to minimise the road closure for the project. The total project
construction time can be longer, as long as work can be done under traffic. Bertie
County Emergency Management Services will be notified a•minimum of thirty (30) days
in advance of the beginning of the road closure.
This reach of The Cashie River has potential as a travel comdor for anadromous fish.
Therefore, an in-stream moratorium will be in effect from February 15 to June 15. The
Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage will be implemented, as
applicable.
Greensheet Sheet 1/1
Categorical Exclusion,
PDEA
February 2004

Bertie County
Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
Over Cashie River
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1219(1)
State Project No. 8.2010501
T.I.P. No. B-4027
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INTRODUCTION: Bridge No. 11 is included in the latest approved North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and is
eligible for the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. The
location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The
project is classified as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion".
I. PURPOSE AND NEED STATEMENT
Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 24.8 out
of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered to be structurally deficient
safer traffic operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project is located in the northwest section of Bertie County about 4.6 miles east of
Lewiston, NC (See Figure 1). The project vicinity is rural in nature with forest stands,
scattered residential development and farms.
SR 1219 is classified as a rural local route in the Statewide Functional Classification
System and it is not a National .Highway System Route. This route is not a designated
bicycle route and there is no indication that an unusual number of bicyclists use this
roadway.
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1219 has an 18-foot pavement width with approximately
4-foot grass shoulders. The roadway grade is fairly flat and tangent through the project
azea. The horizontal bridge alignment is tangent with curves on both approaches. The
roadway is situated approximately 11 feet above the creek bed.
Bridge No. 11 is a four-span structure that consists of reinforced concrete channels
(Bridge Maintenance Design -13) with an asphalt wearing surface. The rails consist of
metal guardrail bolted to the exterior channel members. The exterior channel members
have a concrete curb cast with the member. The end bents -and interior bents consist of
precast prestresssed caps and timber piles. Additional interior bents consisting of HP
piles and recycled I-beams have been added to the structure. The existing bridge was
constructed in 1966. The overall length of the structure is 120 feet. The clear roadway
width is 24.1 feet. The posted weight limit on this bridge is 21 tons for single vehicles
(SV) and 27 tons fortruck-tractor semi-trailer's (TTST).

The utility impact on this project is low. An aerial power line nlns along the west side of
the road. There is underground telephone marked on both sides of the road that becomes
aerial at the bridge along the west side of the structure. There is the potential for
impacting these telephone lines during construction due to their proximity to the existing
road.
The current traffic volume of 600 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 1,100
VPD by the year 2025. The projected volume includes one percent truck-tractor semi-
trailer (TTST) and two percent dual-tired vehicles (DT). The speed limit is not posted in
this area and is assumed statutory 55 mph. No accidents were reported in the vicinity of
Bridge No. 11 during a recent three-year period.
Six (6) school buses cross the bridge daily on their morning and afternoon routes.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The replacement structure will be of sufficient width to provide for two 11-foot lanes
with four-foot offsets on each side.
The proposed structure will have a crest vertical curve in the center in order to facilitate
drainage. The existing approach grades aze flat.
The existing roadway approaches will be widened to accommodate two 11-foot lanes.
Six-foot unpaved shoulders will be provided on each side and increased to nine-foot
shoulders where guaz~rail is required. This roadway will continue to be designated as a
rural local route.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
The two alternatives that were studied for replacing Bridge No. 11 aze described below.
Alternate 1: (Preferred) involves replacing the existing bridge in the same location with
a 135-foot long cored slab bridge. Please reference Figure 2. Traffic would be detoured
onto surrounding secondary roads during construction.
Alternate 2: would replace the existing bridge in the same location with a 135-foot long
cored slab bridge. Traffic would be maintained with a temporary, onsite detour located
just downstream (southeast) of the existing structure. The temporary detour structure
would need to be 100 feet in length with a roadway elevation that is two feet lower than
that of the existing bridge.
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C. Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration
The "do-nothing" alternative will eventually necessitate closure of the bridge. This is not
acceptable due to the traffic service provided by SR 1219.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not practical due to its age and the type of existing
superstructure members in place. The additional bents placed on this bridge are evidence
that these members cannot handle the current traffic load. Since the traffic is expected to
increase, rehabilitation is not practical.. _
D. Preferred Alternative
Alternate 1 is preferred for the replacement of Bridge No. 11. This altemate is the most
economically feasible because it minimizes environmental impacts to a high quality
resource and eliminates the cost of a temporary onsite detour. Traffic will be detoured
around on other secondary roads during construction. The proposed detour route utilizes
SR 1221, SR 1210, SR 1200, NC 11/42, and NC 308 (See Fig. 1). The expected delay is
approximately nine minutes. Division One concurs with the proposed alternate. Due to
the expected delay on the detour route, every effort should be made to keep the length of
road closure to a minimum. The total project construction time may be longer, as long as
work can proceed under traffic. Berrie County EMS will be contacted a minimum of
thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning of any road closure in order to facilitate
coordination of services.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs for the two alternates are as follows:
Alternate 1 Alternate 2
(Preferred)
Structure $ 303,750 $ 303,750
Roadway Approaches $ 152,237 $ 152,237
Temporary Detour $0 $ 575,000
Structure~Removal $ 26,136 $ 26,136
Misc. & Mobilization $ 117,990 $ 117,990
Eng. & Contingencies $ 99,887 $ 99,887
Total Construction Costs $ 700,000 $ 1,275,000
Right-Of--Way Costs $ 45,600 $ 66,000
Total Project Cost $ 745,600 $ 1,341,000
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V. NATURAL RESOURCES
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The project area is located within a level, wide floodplain valley surrounded by gently
sloping valley walls. Elevations in the project area range from a high of approximately
60 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), on the southwestern end of the
project area, to a low of approximately 40 feet NGVD within the stream channel. Land
use within and near the project area consists of woodlands, swamps, pine plantations,
agricultural fields, and rural residential lots.
Soils
Information about soils in the project area was taken from the Soil Survey of Bertie
County, North Carolina (SCS 1990). The project area is underlain by four soil series:
Bibb and Johnston loams, Pantego loam, Rains sandy loam, and Norfolk sandy loam.
Bibb and Johnston soils occur along the river channel, Pantego and Rains are found on
slopes and river terraces, and Norfolk sandy loam is found on uplands. The Bibb and
Johnston, Pantego, and Rains series are considered hydric soils by .the NRCS (MRCS
1997).
WATER RESOURCES
Physical Characteristics of Surface Waters
The project area is located within sub-basin 03-02-10 (Cashie River drainage) of the
Roanoke River Basin (DWQ 2001). This area is part of USGS Hydrologic Unit
03010107 of the South Atlantic/Gulf Region. The structure targeted for replacement
spans the Cashie River and the Cashie River floodplain. This section of the Cashie River
has been. assigned Stream Index Number 24-2-(1} by the N.C. Division of Water Quality
(DWQ 2002). At the project area, the Cashie River is apoorly-defined, third-order,
perennial stream with low flow over a silt substrate. The floodplain of the Cashie River
slopes gently upwards from the water surface. Water clarity was poor due to tannin
staining, with visibility to 8 inches and flow velocity was low.
Best Usage Classification
The Best Usage Classification for the Cashie River is C Sw (DWQ 2002). No Watershed
Critical Areas or water resources classified as High Quality Waters, Water Supplies (WS-
I or WS-II), or Outstanding Resource Waters are located within 1.0 mile of the project
area.
Point Source Discharge Permits
Sub-basin 03-02-10 of the Roanoke River Basin supports four National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permitted point source dischargers. Total discharge is 1.3
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million gallons per day, .although one discharger is not limited as to flow amount. One
major discharger (Windsor Wastewater Treatment Plant) accounts for a total of 1.15
million gallons per day. Three minor dischargers account for 0.15 million gallons per
day. The dischargers in the sub-basin are located in Windsor, approximately 16 stream
miles to the southeast and downstream from the project area, and in Lewiston-Woodville,
approximately 3.5 stream miles west and upstream of the project area.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Terrestrial Communities
Three terrestrial communities were identified in the project area: Cypress-Gum Swamp
(Blackwater Subtype), Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods (Blackwater Subtype), and
disturbed/maintained land. A summary of plant community azeas is presented in the
following table.
Plant community coverage within the project area.
Plant Community Area
Cypress-Gum Swamp (Blackwater Subtype) 16.9 acres
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods (Blackwater Subtype) 6.9 acres
Disturbed/maintained land 11.3 acres
Aquatic Communities
WRC has developed a Significant Aquatic Endangered Species Habitat database to
enhance planning, siting, and impact analysis in areas proposed by WRC as being critical
due to the presence of Endangered or Threatened aquatic species. No Significant Aquatic
Endangered Species Habitat occurs within the project area. The nearest Significant
Aquatic Endangered Species Habitat occurs approximately 12.0 miles north, in the
Chowan River Basin. However, this reach of the Cashie River has potential as a travel
corridor for anadromous fish. Therefore, in-water work during project construction may
need to be avoided during moratorium periods associated with fish migration, spawning,'
and nursery azeas.
To minimize fishing and non-fishing activities that adversely affect marine fisheries,
azeas of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) afford limited protection under the Magnuson-
Stevens Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). No EFH occurs within the project area.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Resources
Temporary construction impacts due to erosion and sedimentation will be minimized
through implementation of a stringent erosion control schedule and the use of Best
Management Practices (BMPs}. Long-term impacts resulting from construction aze
expected to be negligible. Due to the composition of the Cashie River streambed,

sediment curtains should be utilized to minimize potential water quality degradation as a
result of bridge replacement.
JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
Waters of the United States
Surface waters within the embankments of the Cashie River aze subject to jurisdictional
consideration under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as waters of the United States
(33 CFR Section 328.3). During the field visit, the channel of the Cashie River was not
distinguishable from the adjacent Cypress-Gum Swamp.' .
Jurisdictional wetlands are present as defined by Cowazdin eta (1979). Vegetated
wetlands are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils, hydrophytic
vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a portion (12.5 percent)
of the growing season (DOA 1987). Approximately 69 percent (26.6' acres) of the project
area consists of vegetated wetlands represented by Cypress-Gum Swamp and Coastal
Plain Bottomland Hardwoods. Table 1 lists these wetland types and their areas within the
project area. On the whole, wetlands within the project area would be considered riverine
by the DWQ based on their location within the Cashie River floodplain.
Table 1: Wetland types within the project area. Areas are expressed in acres.
Cowardin Plant Community Area DWQ
Classification Rating
PFOlA Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods 8.7 55
PFO1C Cypress-Gum Swamp 10.7 55
PFO 1 /2F Cypress-Gum Swamp 7.2 70
Total
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Bridge Demolition
Demolition and removal of a highway bridge over Waters of the United States must be
addressed when applying to the U.S. Corps of Engineers (COE) for a permit. Bridge No.
11 is composed of prestressed concrete channels with concrete pazapet and W-beam
guardrail and a substructure of precast, prestressed concrete caps on timber piles. The
superstructure can be removed without dropping any components into jurisdictional
waters. The bridge demolition is classified as a Case 2 due. to the in-stream moratorium
for anadromous fish.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts.To Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands
The preferred alternative (Alternative 1) has a total wetland impact of 0.6 Ac, which will
require mitigation. Project construction cannot be accomplished without infringing on the
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surface waters. Anticipated surface water impacts fall under the jurisdiction of the
USACE and the DWQ. There are no anticipated stream impacts at this time.
Permits
The project area may contain Public Trust Waters Areas of Environmental Concerns
(AFC's). If replacement of the bridge avoids impacts to AECs, the Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) will review the permit application for CAMA consistency. If an
AEC is proposed to be impacted, a CAMA Major Permit or General Permit for bridge
replacement (15A NCAC 07H.2300) may be applicable.
This project may be processed as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) guidelines. The USACE has made available Nationwide Permit
(NWP) No. 23 (67 FR 2020, 2082; January 15,2002) for CEs due to minimal impacts to
waters of the U.S. expected with bridge construction. DWQ has made available a
General 401 Water Quality Certification for NWP No. 23 (GC 3361). If temporary
construction is required that is not described in the CE, a NWP No. 33 (67 FR 2020,
2084, January 15, 2002) and associated DWQ General Water Quality Certification (GC
3366) may apply. In the event that NWP No. 23 will not suffice, impacts attributed to
bridge replacement and associated approach improvements may qualify under General
Bridge Permit (GP)~031 issued by the Wilmington USACE District. DWQ has made
available a General 401 Water Quality Certification for GP 031 (GC 3375). Notification
to the USACE Wilmington district office is required if this general permit is utilized.
Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation
Because this project will likely be authorized under a Nationwide Permit, mitigation for
impacts to surface waters may or may not be required by the USACE. In accordance with
the Division of Water Quality Wetland Rules [15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h)] "Fill or
alteration of more than one-tenth of an acre of wetlands will require compensatory
mitigation; and fill or alteration of more than 150 linear feet of streams may require
compensatory mitigation." The proposed project has avoided and minunized impacts to
the wetlands by replacing the bridge in the same location and slightly higher elevation.
The shoulder widths for the approach roadway work have been minimized and widened
only where guardrail is required.
Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of plants and animals are declining either as a result of natural forces
or their difficulty competing with humans for resources. Rare and protected species listed
for Bertie County, and any likely impacts to these species as a result of the proposed
project construction, are discussed in the following sections.
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Federally Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered, Threatened, or officially Proposed
for such listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). One federally protected species is listed for Bertie
County (February 25, 2003 FWS list), and is presented in the following table.
Common Name Scientific Name Status Biological Conclusion
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E' No Effect .
(Endangered. The team "Endangered Species" is defined as any species which•is in danger of.extinction throughout all
or a significant portion of its range.
Red-cockaded woodpecker
A few mature loblolly pine trees exist within the project azea and adjacent azeas. Some
of these trees may be old enough to provide suitable nesting and foraging habitat for red-
cockaded woodpeckers. However, the trees are widely spaced and occur in scattered
locations. The clustered arrangement of pine trees preferred by the birds far nesting
colonies is not provided in the vicinity of the project azea. In addition, the use of these
scattered pines for foraging sites would depend on the birds' crossing large, inhospitable
tracts of roadways and agricultural fields. Therefore, although suitable individual trees
exist within the project area, the project area as a whole does not offer suitable habitat for
the red-cockaded woodpecker. No systematic surveys were conducted for the red-
cockaded woodpecker during the field visit. The nearest occurrence of red-cockaded
woodpecker documented by the NHP is approximately 4.2 miles to the northeast.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
CONCLUSIONS
NO EFFECT
It is anticipated that the preferred alternate will only impact 0.6 acres of jurisdictional
azeas. Permits likely to be required for this project area a Section 404 NWP No. 23 and
No. 33 along. with their corresponding Section 401 Water Quality Certifications.
Cypress-Gum Swamp, a High Quality Resource, occurs within the project area. Essential
Fish Habitat and breeding or migration areas for anadromous fish also may occur within
the project area. The National Marine Fisheries will be consulted as to the timing of
construction activities to minimize impacts to fisheries resources. The N.C. Department
of Coastal Management (DCM) will review the project application for consistency with
the coastal management program.
Construction of.a replacement bridge within the footprint of the existing_Bridge No. 11 is
recommended to m;n;mize impacts to wetlands, plant communities, and fisheries
resources.
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VI. CULTURAL RESOURCES
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at Title 36 CFR
Part 800. Section 106 requires Federal agencies to take into account the effect of their
undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted) on properties included in or
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and afford the Advisory
Council a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings.
B. Historic Architecture
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reviewed the subject project. There are
no known architectural or historic sites within the proposed project area. The SHPO
concurs that the project is not likely to affect any resources of historical significance (see
letter dated January 11, 2001).
C. Archaeology
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reviewed the subject project. There aze
no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area, and no archaeological
investigation need be conducted (see letter dated January 11, 2001).
VII. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate
bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
The project is considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope
and lack of substantial environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of the current North Carolina Department of
Transportation standards and specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No
change in land use is expected to result from the construction of the project.
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of--Way acquisition
will be limited. No relocatees are expected with implementation of the proposed
alternative.
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No adverse effect on public facilities or services is expected. The project is not expected
to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
The proposed project will not require right-of--way acquisition or easement from any land
protected under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives
to consider the potential impact to prime farmland of all land acquisition and construction
projects. There are no soils classified as prime, unique, or having state or local
importance in the vicinity of the project. Therefore, the project will not involve the direct
conversion of farmland acreage within these classifications.
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, so it is not required to be included in the
regional emissions analysis and a project level CO analysis is not required. If vegetation
is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with applicable local
laws and regulations of the North Cazolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air
quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. However, the
proposed project is not expected to result in permanent noise impacts or substantial noise
increases as defined by Title 23, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Part 772 or damage
air quality as defined by the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the National
Environmental Policy Act. No additional reports are required.
An examination of records at-the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, Groundwater Section and the North
Carolina. Department of Human Resources, Solid Waste Management Section revealed
no underground storage tanks or hazardous waste sites in the project area.
This crossing of the Cashie River is located in a designated flood hazard zone. However,
no detailed flood study has been performed. The approximate 100-year floodplain in the
project area is shown in Figure 6. There aze no practical alternatives to crossing the
floodplain azea. Any shift in alignment will result in an impact area of about the same
magnitude. The proposed project is not anticipated to increase the level or extent of
upstream flood potential.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no substantial adverse
environmental impacts will result from implementation of the project.
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Permit Class Permit Number
NEW 42-06
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern ~RB~Arr~,
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to N.C. Department of Transportation, 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Authorizing development in Bertie County at Cashie River, Bridge No. 11 on SR 1219
LFrancis Mill Roadl , as requested in the permittee's application dated 12/2u/05. including the
attached workplan drawings (12): 3 dated 9/12/05, 1 dated 4/22/05, 7 dated 5/25/05, and 1 dated 11/28/05.
This permit, issued on 3/10/06 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
TIP No. B-4027, Bridge Replacement
1) In order to protect spawning adult and juvenile anadromous fisheries resources and other finfish
populations in the Cashie River, no in-water work shall be conducted between February 15th and
June 30th of any year without prior approval of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM), in
consultation with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Division of Marine
Fisheries. For the purposes of this moratorium, in-water is defined as those areas that are inundated
at normal water level, including the waters or contiguous inundated wetlands of the Cashie River.
2) The permittee shall implement the N.C. Department of Transportation's (NCDOT's) Stream
Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage, except as modified by Condition No. 1 of this
permit.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing
date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or
continuance as the case may be.
This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
No expiration date, pursuant to GS 136-44.7B
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
F;
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Charles S. Jone ,Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

N.C. Department of Transportation Permit #42-06
Page 2 of 5
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) All excavated materials shall be confined above normal water level and landward of regularly or
irregularly flooded wetlands behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of
solids into any wetlands or surrounding waters.
4j The temporary placement and double handling of any excavated or fill material within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authorized. This condition also applies to removal of the existing bridge,
roadway asphalt and/or associated materials.
5) No excavation shall take place at any time in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding waters outside of
the alignment of the areas indicated on the attached workplan drawings, without permit modification.
6) No excavated or fill material shall be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding
waters outside of the alignment of the fill area(s) as indicated on the attached workplan drawings,
without permit modification.
7) All fill material shall be obtained from an upland source and shall be clean and free of any pollutants
except in trace quantities. High ground material excavated during this project may be used in fill areas
associated with the project or shall be removed from the site and taken to an approved high ground
location.
8) Live concrete shall not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the Cashie River or adjacent
wetlands.
9) The bridge shall be constructed using top down construction methodologies. Any other construction
method may require additional authorization.
10) All construction access shall be through the use of the existing bridge, except for the use of temporary
work mats for utility relocations as described in the attached permit application.
11) Unless specifically altered herein, NCDOT's document "Best Management Practices for Bridge
Demolition and Removal" (final 9/20/99) shall be followed during both demolition and construction
activities.
12) Pilings from the existing bridge, as well as any remnant pilings from previous bridges, shall be removed
in their entirety. In the event that a piling breaks during removal and cannot be removed in its entirety,
the piling may be cut off flush with the bed of the water body only if prior approval is received from
DCM.
13) If the permittee determines that it is necessary to remove the existing bulkhead at the north end of the
bridge, they shall first contact a Division Representative to determine if any additional authorization is
required from DCM.
14) The pile installation for the bridge shall be accomplished using pile driving. Should the permittee
determine that another type of pile installation, such as jetting or drilled shaft construction, is preferred,
additional authorization from DCM shall be required.

N.C. Department of Transportation
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit #42-06
Page 3 of 5
15) Debris resulting from the removal of the existing bridge, including deck components, roadway asphalt
and associated materials, shall not enter wetlands or waters of the State, even temporarily.
16) All materials and debris associated with the removal and/or construction of the existing and/or new
bridge, roadway and associated materials shall be disposed of at an approved upland site or shall be
recycled in an environmentally appropriate manner provided appropriate authorizations from any
relevant state, federal, or local authorities are obtained.
17) The placement of riprap shall be limited to the areas as depicted on the attached workplan drawing(s).
The riprap material shall be clean and free from loose dirt or any pollutant except in trace quantities.
The riprap material shall consist of clean rock or masonry materials such as, but not limited to, granite,
marl or broken concrete.
18) The permittee plans to use construction mats to support equipment within wetland areas to minimize
temporary wetland impacts during utility relocations. These mats shall be removed immediately after
completion of the authorized utility relocations.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
19) Turbidity curtains and silt fences shall be used to isolate all work areas from the Cashie River, including
pile installation, placement of riprap, excavation or filling. The turbidity curtains shall be installed
parallel to the banks on each side of the river. The turbidity curtains shall extend past the construction
limits and be attached to the silt fences containing the work site. The turbidity curtains shall not fully
encircle the work area or extend across the Cashie River. The turbidity curtains shall be properly
maintained and retained in the water until construction is complete and all of the work area contained by
the turbidity curtains has been stabilized by vegetation or other means. The turbidity curtains shall be
removed when turbidity within the curtains reaches ambient levels.
20) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures shall be implemented to
ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses and properties (e.g. silt fence,
diversion swales or berms, etc.).
21) This project shall conform to all requirements of the N.C. Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and
NCDOT's Memorandum of Agreement with the Division of Land Resources.
22) The permittee shall follow "Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters".
23) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction shall not visibly increase the amount of
suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
Mitigation
NOTE: This project will permanently impact approximately 0.275 acres of riverine wetlands (0.236
acres due to fill for the bridge replacement and 0.039 acres due to mechanized clearing and
excavation for the utility relocations). This project will temporarily impact approximately 0.259
acres of riverine wetlands (0.194 acres of riverine wetlands due to hand clearing for the bridge
replacement and 0.065 acres due to hand clearing for the utility relocations).

N.C. Department of Transportation
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit #42-06
Page 4 of 5
24) Compensatory mitigation for 0.275 acres of riverine wetland impacts associated with the proposed
project shall be provided in accordance with the letter dated 2/7/06 from the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (EEP), and in accordance with the "Tri-Party" Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered
into on 7/22/03 by the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), NCDOT,
and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE), Wilmington District, and in accordance with
the "Two-Party" MOA entered into on 4/12/04 by NCDENR and NCDOT.
Stormwater Management
25) The N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) approved this project under stormwater management rules
of the Environmental Management Commission under Stormwater Permit No. SW7050811 on 9/7/05.
Any violation of the permit approved by DWQ shall be considered a violation of this CAMA permit.
General
26) Any relocation of utility lines that is not specifically depicted on the attached workplan drawing(s),
and/or described within the attached permit application, shall require approval from DCM, either under
the authority of this permit, or by the utility company obtaining separate authorization.
27) Unless specifically altered herein, any mitigative measures or environmental commitments specifically
made by the permittee in the LAMA permit application and the Categorical Exclusion document dated
2/27/04 shall be implemented, regardless of whether or not such commitments are addressed by
individual conditions of this permit.
28) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters at or adjacent to the authorized work.
NOTE: The permittee is encouraged to implement all practical measures to ensure that the project does
not result in undue interference with the public's right of access to the Cashie River within the
project area.
29) If it is determined that additional permanent and/or temporary impacts (such as but not limited to
temporary access roads, detours, or matting to transport equipment across wetlands) are necessary that
are not shown on the attached workplan drawing(s), a permit modification and/or additional
authorization from DCM shall be required. In addition, any changes in the approved plan may also
require a permit modification and/or additional authorization from DCM. The permittee shall contact a
Division representative prior to commencement of any such activity for this determination and any
permit modification.
30) Development authorized by this permit shall only be conducted within NCDOT Right-of-Ways and/or
easements.

31) The N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) authorized the proposed project on 11/2/05 (DWQ Project
No. OS-2001) under General Water Quality Certification Nos. 3403 and 3374. Any violation of the
Certifications approved by DWQ shall be considered a violation of this CAMA permit.

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N.C. Department of Transportation Permit #42-06
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) authorized the proposed project under Nationwide
Permit Number 23 (COE Action ID No. 200310719), which was issued on 12/6/05. A
modification of this Nationwide Permit was .issued by USAGE on 2/14/06.
.NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional permits, approvals or
authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: The Bertie County Water Department may have water service in the project area, and should be
contacted to determine precise locations and coordinate that construction does not affect utility
piping or services to customers. The permittee should contact the Utilities Superintendent at
.[phone].
NOTE: If any modifications occur to the water service distribution systems, plans and specifications
should be submitted to the N.C. Division of Environmental Health Public Water Supply Plan
Review Section for review and approval prior to construction.