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Home My WebLink About20081809 Ver 1_Site Inspection_20110529/:! ~~~ ~r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment antl Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary June 29, 2011 Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville, North Carolina 28802 Subject: Inspection-US Highway 221 DWQ Project 08-1809 Individual Certification No. 3784 TIP Nos. R-2233AA and AB Sections Rutherford County Dear Mr. Swain: On June 13, 2011, 1 inspected the construction work on the US Highway 221 Project, R-2233AA and AB Sections, in Rutherford County. Construction continues along most of the project with heavy grading and bridge construction on the AA Section and heavy grading along the AB Section. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also, please refer to the attached inspection reports for any specific items noted during the inspection. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ~j / Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Brian C. Skeens, PE Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office ;., US Highway 221June 201 I Inspection Letter ~_,~ SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION -Asheville Regional0ffce 2090 U.S. 70 Highway. Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Phone: 828-296-05001 FAX :828-299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatemualiN.o~r An Equal OpDOrtunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ~~N•2 9 ?011 D ~tANO DS ~~ArER NCH NonrthCarolina JVaturai<!r~ DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: June 13, 201 I County: Buncombe Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ^ Complaint ^DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ^ Other DWQ 401 #: 20081809 NW Permit #:~ [P #: 3784 Project Name: Location of Project: TIP No. R-2233AA The project is located on US Highway 221 approximately 3 miles south of the intersection of US Highway 74 and US Highway 221 in Rutherford County. Project Complete: ^Yes X No ~ Bridge ] Culvert Bottomless Culvert Bottomless Arch ] Riprap InledOutlet Stabilization Spoil Pile Borrow Pit Wetland Mitigation Stream Restoration On-site Stream Relocation Buffer Restoration ] Bank Stabilization l Other Fill If no, estimated date of completion: Water puality Concerns (DWQ): ^ Steam Standards Violation X^ Turbidity ^ Evidence of spills ^ Oil/Petroleum ^ Solid Waste ^ Failed E & S control measures X^ Sedimentation Impacts ^ Stormwater Permit Violation ^ Fill ^ Buffer Impacts (see below) ^ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ^ yes ^ no Estimated Acres ^ Zone I Est Acres ~ ^ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ^ yes X^ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ^Neuse ^Tar-Pam ^Randleman ^Catawba Zone 1: ^Yes ^No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ^Yes ^No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ^Exempt ^Allowable ^Allowable w/mitigation ^Prohibited .,, Name of Waterway(s): DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Broad River, Floyds Creek Basin/ Subbasin: BRD 030802 Wetland Type: ^Isolated ^Non-Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: ^Class B ^303d Listed ^WS-ll ^WS-V ^SB X^ClassC ^ORW ^Trout ^WS-[II ^NSW ^HQW ^WS-1 ^WS-[V ^SA ^CA Type of Authorized Impact: X^Culvert ^Bottomless Culvert XBridge ^Bottomless Arch X^Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ^Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X^0'- 1/10'" acre ^l/1ld'to 1/3`d acre 0.02 acres ^ 1/3rd to 1.0 acre ^> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ^< I50 linear feet X^> 150 linear feet 2,686 linear feet Construction is underway on most of the project with heavy grading taking place along the entire length of the AA Section. The new Broad River Bridge has been completed. Sediment is entering the stream at Station 41+00. Sediment should be removed from this stream up and downstream of [he culvert. Notified on June 24, 201 I that the sediment had been removed. All areas that have been graded and no construction has taken place in the last 14 days should be seeded and mulched. All sediment and erosion control structures/devices should be checked for proper operation including the silt fence. Any off-site sediment should be removed and the site remediated. Repair and maintain all erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. R2233AA Inspection Report June 201 t DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects .Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: June 13, 2011 County: Buncombe Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ^DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ^ Complaint ^ Other DWQ 401 #: 20081809 NW Permit #:~ IP #: 3784 Project Name: TIP No. R-2233AB Location of Project: The project is located on US Highway 221 from North of US Highway 74 to the bridge over Floyd's Creek in Rutherford County. Project Complete: ^Yes X No XU Bridge X^ Culvert , ^ Bottomless Culvert . ,' - ^ Bottomless Arch X^ Riprap InIeUOutlet Stabilization ^ Spoil Pile ^ Borrow Pit ^ Wetland Mitigation ^ Stream Restoration ^ On-site Stream Relocation ^ Buffer Restoration X^ Bank Stabilization X^ Other Fill If no, estimated date of completion: U Steam Standards Violation X^ Turbidity , ^ Evidence of spills ^ Oil/Petroleum ^ Solid Waste ^ Failed E & S control measures X^ Sedimentation Impacts ^ Stormwater Permit Violation ^ Fill ^ Buffer Impacts (see below) ^ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ^ yes ^ no ^ Zone 1 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ^ yes X^ no Estimated linear feet of impact: Estimated Acres ^ Zone 2 Est Acres Est Linear fee[ Buffer Impacts: ^Neuse ^Tar-Pam ^Randleman ^Catawba Zone l: ^Yes ^No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ~ ac Zone 2: ^Yes ^No Est linear fU acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ^Exempt ^Allowable ^Allowable w/mitigation ^Prohibited ._..:. Name of Waterway(s): DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Floyds Creek Basin/ Subbasin: BRD 030802 Wetland Type: ^Isolated ^Non-Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: ^Class B ^303d Listed ^WS-II ^WS-V ^SB X^ClassC ^ORW ^Trout ^WS-1^ ^NSW ^HQW ^WS-1 ^WS-IV ^SA ^CA Type of Authorized Impact: X^Culvert ^Bottomless Culvert XBridge ^Bottomless Arch X^Riprap [nlet/Outlet Stabi lization ^Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: 0.02 acres Authorized Stream Impacts: 2,6861inear feet X^0- 1/10's acre ^1/l ld'to 1/3rd acre ^1/3`d to 1.0 acre ^> l.0 acre ^< 150 linear feet X^> I50 linear feet Review of sediment and erosion control devices indicate that the devices are operating properly. Please ensure that installation of sediment and erosion control devices are keeping pace with the construction. Seed and mulch all bare soil areas. All areas that have been graded and no construction has taken place in the last l4 days should be seeded and mulched. All sediment and erosion control structures/devices should be checked for proper operation including the silt fence. Any off-site sediment should be removed and the site remediated. Repair and maintain all erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. R2233AB Inspection Report June 201 I