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ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
SUBJECT: Nationwide Permit 13 Notice of Use for the proposed
Replacement of Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 Over Coddle Creek in
Cabarrus County, NC. State Project No. 8.2664301, Federal Aid
Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2), TIP B-4449.
Dear Sir:
Please find enclosed permit drawings and 1/2 size plans for the above referenced project.
A .Categorical Exclusion was completed for the project on May 11, 2007. Additional
copies are available upon request. The North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No. 2 on a new alignment to the south with a new
35.5-foot wide and 185-foot long triple span bridge. There will be 33 linear feet of
permanent impacts to surface waters. Traffic will be maintained onsite utilizing the
existing bridge during construction of the new bridge.
IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
General Description: The water resource impacted for project B-4449 is Coddle Creek
[Index # 13-17-6-(5.5)], and the project lies within the Yadkin River Basin (DWQ sub-
basin 03-07-11 and USGS HUC 030400105). The North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) has assigned a best usage classification to Coddle Creek of C. Neither
High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-II), nor Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.0 mile of the project area. Coddle Creek is not
designated as a North Carolina Natural or Scenic River, or as a national Wild and Scenic
River. Coddle Creek is not listed on DWQs 303(d) list (2006) of impaired waters in
North Carolina due to sedimentation. Nor are there any no other 303(d) streams listed
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
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within one mile of the project. Coddle Creek was listed on DWQs 2002 303(d) list as
impaired due to urban runoff and sedimentation, but this is superseded by the 2006
listing; therefore, Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds no longer applies.
Permanent Impacts: The construction of the new bridge will result in 33 linear feet of
impacts to surface waters at Site 1 for bank stabilization from the replacement of Bridge
No. 2.
Temporary Impacts: There will be no temporary impacts resulting from the construction
of this project.
Utilities: There are no impacts to jurisdictional resources due to utilities for this project.
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 2 is a four span structure with an overall length of 141
feet, and a clear roadway width of 24 feet. The bridge was constructed in 1954 and
consists of a bituminous wearing surface on a steel plank deck with timber caps on timber
piles. Bridge No. 2 is structurally deficient and according to federal guidelines is
considered to be functionally obsolete. Best Management Practices for Bridge
Demolition and Removal will be implemented. No temporary or permanent impacts will
result from the removal of the existing bridge or piers.
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T),
Proposed Endangered (PE), Proposed Threatened (PT), are protected under provisions of
Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of
January 31, 2008, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service lists a total of two federally
protected species for Cabarrus County (Table 1). A description of the species and
biological conclusions are provided in the referenced CE document. A September 27,
2007 survey for Schweinitz's Sunflower found no plants. A mussel survey on April 25,
2005 found some habitat for Carolina Heelsplitter in Coddle Creek but found no
freshwater mussels.
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Cabarrus County
Common Name Scientific Name Federal
Status Habitat Biological
Conclusion
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered Yes No Effect
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata Endangered Yes No Effect
MITIGATION
Avoidance and Minimization: NCDOT has minimized impacts to the fullest extent
possible.
• Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge during construction avoiding
additional temporary surface water impacts from an onsite detour.
• The proposed bridge spans the creek avoiding permanent surface impacts from the
bridge structure.
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• Deck drains will not discharge directly into the Coddle Creek.
Compensatory, Miti ag_ tiori: Construction for this project will impose minimal permanent
impacts to jurisdictional waters. There are no HQWs on the project and no loss of Waters
of the US from bank stabilization. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed for this project.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The project is currently scheduled for review on July 1, 2008 and to Let on August 19,
2008.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Section 404 Permit: It is anticipated that bank stabilization installation along Coddle
Creek will be authorized under Section 404 Nationwide Permit 13. Impacts of 33 linear
feet of bank stabilization do not constitute a `loss of water'; therefore, this letter serves as
a Notice of Use by NCDOT and written concurrence is not requested.
Section 401 Certification: We anticipate 401 General Certification number 3689 will
apply to this project. The NCDOT will adhere to all Water Quality Certification general
conditions. Therefore, we are not requesting written concurrence. We are providing two
copies of this application to the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their records.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. A copy of this permit application will be posted on the
NCDOT Website at http://207.4.62.65/PDEA/PermApps/. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Jeff Hemphill at [phone].
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Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
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Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Barry Moose, PE, Division Engineer
Mr. Larry Thompson DEO
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, V~ilmington

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Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 (Poplar Tent Road)
over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
State Project No. 8.2664301
T.I.P. No. B-4449
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 (Poplar Tent Road)
over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
State Project No. 8.2664301
T.I.P. No. B-4449
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
Documentation Prepared in
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch By:
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS:
Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394
Over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
State Project No. 8.2664301
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4449
Roadside Environmental Unit /Hydraulics Unit
Coddle Creek and its unnamed tributaries are on the 303 (d) list of impaired as impazed
for sedimentation. Design standards in Sensitive Watersheds shall apply.
Roadway Design
Bridge No. 2 falls along Cabarrus County's multi jurisdictional parks and Recreational
master plan "Livable Community Blueprint". Allowance should be made for a future
ten-foot multi-use path under the bridge.
No additional right of way, including temporary or permanent easements will be
purchased from or encroach on the James Dorton Park, located northeast of the existing
bridge.
Structure Design
Deck drains will not be allowed to dischazge directly into the stream.
Categorical Exclusion Page 1 of 1
Green Sheet
May 2007

Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 (Poplar Tent Road)
over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
State Project No. 8.2664301
T.I.P. No. B-4449
INTRODUCTION: Bridge No. 2 is included in the 2007-2013 approved North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and is eligible
for the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement 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
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate Bridge No. 2 has a sufficiency rating of 2.0
out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered structurally deficient and
functionally obsolete due to a structural and deck geometry appraisal of 2 out of 9 according to
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards and therefore eligible for FHWA's Bridge
Replacement Program.
Components of both the steel plate superstructure and timber and steel substructure have
experienced an increasing degree of deterioration that can no longer be addressed by routine
maintenance activities. The posted weight limit on the bridge is down to 11 tons for single
vehicles and 14 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers. Bridge No. 2 is approaching the end of its
useful life. Replacement of the bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project is located within the city limits of Concord in Cabarrus County (see Figure 1).
Development in the azea is industrial and residential in nature.
SR 1394 is classified as a urban minor arterial in the Statewide Functional Classification
System and it is not a National Highway System Route. This route is not a designated bicycle
route but bicycle usage is common in the area of the adjacent pazk (James Dorton Park).
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1394 is a three lane roadway which tapers to two lanes at the
bridge and returns to a three lane after the bridge. Grass shoulders are maintained in the project
area (see Figure 3). The roadway grade is in a sag vertical curve through the project area. The
existing bridge is on a tangent. The roadway is situated approximately 23.0 feet above the creek
bed.

Bridge No. 2 is a four-span structure that consists of a steel plank deck with anasphalt-wearing
surface. The end bents and interior bents consist of timber caps on timber piles. The existing
bridge (see Figure 3) was constructed in 1954. The overall length of the structure is 141 feet.
Crutch bents have recently been installed (early 2007) due to a prompt action notice.
There are no utilities attached to the existing structure, but overhead power lines are located
each side of the bridge and a large water line crosses the branch just south of the bridge. Utility
impacts are anticipated to be high.
The current traffic volume of 15,700 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 29,900
VPD by the year 2030. The projected volume includes four percent truck-tractor semi-trailer
(TTST) and six percent dual-tired vehicles (DT). The posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour in
the project area. Forty-three school buses cross the bridge daily on their morning and afternoon
routes.
There were two accidents reported in the vicinity of Bridge No. 2 during a recent three-year
period. Neither of the two accidents were associated with the alignment or geometry of the
bridge or its approach roadway.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The proposed bridge replacement project is to replace a deficient structure for safety and to
allow travel through the area. The replacement of Bridge No. 2 was originally being developed
as part of the U-3415 widening project, but was removed due to the poor condition of the
existing structure. The alternative studied for this project best fits the U-3415 project as it is
presently being developed.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
One alternative for replacing Bridge No. 2 was studied in detail is described below.
Alternate 1
Alternate 1 involves replacement of the structure along a new roadway alignment to the south of
the existing with a new structure approximately 185-foot long. The bridge will be of sufficient
width to provide for two 12-foot lanes with 2-foot offset left side and 7.5-foot on right side
(including a 5.5 foot sidewalk). The roadway grade of the new structure will be approximately
the same as the existing grade.
To tie the new alignment into the existing alignment approach roadways will be required for a
distance of approximately 800 feet to the west and 600 feet to the east of the new structure.
Traffic will be maintained on-site during the construction period.

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 1394.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not practical due to its age and deteriorated condition. The
existing girders have encountered section loss up to full depth in places and can no longer
support traffic capacity. The timber substructure requires constant maintenance. The condition
of the existing structure has deteriorated to a point that rehabilitation would consist of a
complete replacement.
Replacing the existing structure in it's present location and detouring traffic off-site was found
not to be feasible due to the high amount of traffic which travels across the existing bridge.
D. Preferred Alternative
Bridge No. 2 will be replaced along a new alignment as shown in Figure 2. This alternate best
fits with the Poplar Tent Road widening project U-3415 presently in the planning stages.
NCDOT Division 10 concurs with the selection of Alternate 1 as the preferred alternate.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs, based on 2007 prices, are as follows:
Alternative 1
Preferred
Structure ~ $ 843,000
Roadwa A roaches $ 1,317,000
Detour Structure and A roaches - 0 -
Structure Removal $ 55,000
Misc. & Mob. $ 224,000
En . & Contin encies $ 361,000
Total Construction Cost $ 2,800,000
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Utili Costs ---$ 131,000 ----
$ 637,000
Total Pro'ect Cost $ 3,568,000

V. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Physical Characteristics
A. Physiography and Soils
The project area includes the Mecklenburg-Iredell and Cullen-Cecil-Hiwasse soil associations.
These soil associations are found in southwestern Cabarrus County. The Mecklenburg-Iredell
soil association is composed of approximately 44% Mecklenburg soils, 29% Iredell soils, and
27 % soils of minor extent. The minor soils include Poindexter, Enon, Armenia, Chewacla, and
Wehadkee soils. The Cullen-Cecil-Hiwassee soil association is composed of approximately 46
Cullen soils, 28 % Cecil soils, 10 %Hiwassee soils, and 16 % soils of minor extent. The
minor soils include Mecklenburg, Enon, Poindexter, Pacolet, and Chewacla soils.
B. Water Resources
The proposed project is located within the Yadkin River Basin, DWQ subbasins 03-07-11 and
03-07-12 (USGS 8-digit Hydrologic Unit 03040105). subbasin 03-07-11 includes the
uppermost reach of the Rocky River watershed, primarily in Cabarrus County. The Rocky
River, the largest tributary of the Yadkin River, flows for approximately 25 river miles in this
subbasin from its headwaters near Mooresville in Iredell County to its confluence with Irish
Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County. Within this subbasin, the project area crosses Coddle
Creek, a major tributary to Rocky River, and Afton Run, a major tributary to Coddle Creek.
Both Coddle Creek and Afton Run are mid-sized, somewhat incised streams that receive
significant sedimentation from urban runoff. Afton Run drains into Coddle Creek within the
project area.
Subbasin 03-07-12 contains the middle portion of the Rocky River watershed and four of its
largest tributaries: Irish Buffalo, Dutch Buffalo, Goose, and Crooked Creeks. The middle
portion of the Rocky River is approximately 20 miles long. Streams in this subbasin drain the
Kannapolis-Concord area of central Cabarrus County.
Surface waters in North Carolina aze assigned a best usage classification by the DWQ, which is
designed to maintain, protect, and enhance water quality within the state. The best useage
classification for Coddle Creek [13-17-6-(5.5)], and Afton Run [13-17-6-6] is Class C. Class C
water resources are used for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation, and agriculture. No waters classified as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) or
Water Supply I (WS-I) waters occur within one mile of the project study area. Coddle Creek,
sampled approximately six river miles downstream of the project area, received a Fair and
Good-Fair rating, respectively, in 2001 and 1996. Coddle Creek and its unnamed tributaries are
on the DWQ Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303 (d) list of impaired streams due to non-point
source pollution resulting from urban runoff and sediment in and around Concord and
Kannapolis.
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C. Biotic Resources
Two terrestrial communities were identified in the project area: Maintained/Disturbed and
Mixed Forest. The Maintained/Disturbed community is the dominant community within the
project area. It encompasses habitats that have recently been or are currently impacted by
human disturbance, such as maintained roadside right-of--ways and residential and commercial
land use property. Because of mowing and periodic clearing, this community is kept in a
constant state of early succession.
The Mixed Forest community incorporates both floodplain and upland areas. This community
has become heavily fragmented due to residential and commercial development within the
project area. Evidence of recent logging is also observed in sections of this conununity. The
mixed forest community exists along floodplains and other low-lying areas.
Jurisdictional Topics
A. Surface Waters and Wetlands
Most of the streams in the project area are well defined with moderate, moderately sloping or
steep side slopes. All the streams are considered perennial and had flowing water during the
survey period. There are no wetland impacts anticipated within the proposed project azea.
B. Permits
In accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344), a Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 from the USACE is likely to be applicable for all impacts to
Waters of the United States resulting from the proposed project. A NWP No. 33 maybe
required if temporary construction including cofferdams, access and dewatering are required for
this project. A North Cazolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality
General Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 NWP 23 and/or
NWP 33
C. Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with a federal classification of Endangered or Threatened aze protected
under the provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists two species under federal protection for
Cabarrus County as of February 22, 2007. The North Carolina Heritage Program (NHP) has no
record of the occurrence of either of these species in the area of the Concord and Kannapolis,
7.5-minute USGS Quad Sheets.
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Lasmigona decorata (Carolina heelsplitter)
Endangered
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
A mussel screening was conducted on Apri125, 2005 by NCDOT biologists. The Coddle Creek
crossing at SR 1394 contains runs, riffles and pool areas with normal and unconsolidated
substrate compactness. The substrate above and below the bridge consists of silt, sand, pebble,
gravel, and bedrock with medium current. Sand and gravel banks had some erosion and
undercutting present. The land use was urban. Coddle Creek is very shallow with 95 percent of
the stream less than 2 feet deep.. Coddle Creek was 18 feet wide and bank heights were 6 feet.
Surveys were conducted, by using batiscopes, from approximately 1300 feet downstream to 300
feet upstream of the project crossing. No freshwater mussels were found in 1.0 man-hours of
survey time. Asiatic clam was abundant during the survey of Coddle Creek.
HeGanthus schweinitzii (Schweinitz's sunflower)
Endangered
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
NO EFFECT
The NHP database, checked on Apri17, 2004, lists no known occurrences of Schweinitz's
sunflower within one mile of the project area. Potential habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower is
minimal within the project area along roadsides and field edges. A plant by plant survey for
Schweinitz's sunflower was conducted in these habitat areas and no individuals were found.
VI. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
Section 106 Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966, as amended, and 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.
Historic Architecture
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) reviewed the subject project and determined
that no historical architectural resources will be affected (see letter dated July 21, 2006).
Archaeology
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) reviewed the subject project and determined
that no archaeological resources will be affected (see letter dated July 21, 2006).
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Community Impacts
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.
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 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.
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. All construction will take place along existing alignment. 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.
The project will not have a disproportionately high and adverse human health and
environmental effect on any minority or low-income population.
Noise & Air Quality
This project is an air quality neutral project in accordance with 40 CFR 93.126. It is not
required to be included in the regional emissions analysis (if applicable) and project level CO or
PM2.5 analyses are not required. This project will not result in any meaningful changes in
traffic volumes, vehicle mix, location of the existing facility, or any other factor that would
cause an increase in emissions impacts relative to the no-build alternative. Therefore, FHWA
has determined that this project will generate minimal air quality impacts for Clean Air Act
criteria pollutants and has not been linked with any special MSAT concerns. Consequently, this
effort is exempt from analysis for MSATs. Any burning of vegetation shall be performed in
accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the North Carolina State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
Noise levels may increase during project construction; however, these impacts are not expected
to be substantial considering the relatively short-term nature of construction noise and the
limitation of construction to daytime hours. The transmission loss characteristics of nearby
natural elements and man-made structures are believed to be sufficient to moderate the effects
of intrusive construction noise.
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 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 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.
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.
Cabarrus County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program. 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.
VIII. COORDINATION & AGENCY COMMENTS
NCDOT has sought input from the following agencies as a part of the project development:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NC Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service, N.C Wildlife Resource Commission, N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation, North
Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, Cabarrus County Planning Department.
The Cabarrus County planning office requested that sidewalks be included on the project. The
design includes sidewalk.
No other specific concerns were received for this project.
IX. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
A letter was sent by the Location & Surveys Unit to all property owners affected directly by this
project. Property owners were invited to comment. No continents have been received to date.
A newsletter has been sent to all those living in the area along SR 1394. General inquiries were
received but were more focused on the proposed U-3415 project.
There is not substantial controversy on social, economic, or environmental grounds concerning
the project.
X. CONCLUSION.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no substantial adverse environmental
impacts will result from implementation of the project. The project is therefore considered to
be a federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and lack of substantial
environmental consequences.

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State Historic Preservation Office
Peter K. Sandbeck, Administrator
Michael I~. Easley, Governor
Lisbeth (;. Evans, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy ticcretary
July 21, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Greg Thorpe, Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
NCDOT Division of Highw(a~y1s- - ~ ,
FROM: Peter Sandbeck ~,~+' 1'L~Y ~.~.1iKOI~L~-
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David Brook, Director
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JUG 27 2006
HIGtIWA'rS
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 2 on SR 1349 over Coddle Creek, B-4449, Cabarrus County,
ER 06-1656
Thank you for your letter of June 19, 2006, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources that would be
affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory 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 ext. 246. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
cc: Mary Pope Furr
Matt Wilkerson
William T. Goodwin
Location Mailing Address Tekphone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 5117 N. 131ount Street, Italcigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/7:53-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. 131ount Street, Raleigh NC 41117 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-41117 [phone]/715-4Hf11
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Ccntcr, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4H(11

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Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 (Poplar Tent Road)
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Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
State Project No. 8.2664301
T.I.P. No. B-4449
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 (Poplar Tent Road)
over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
State Project No. 8.2664301
T.I.P. No. B-4449
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS:
Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394
Over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
State Project No. 8.2664301
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
T.I.P. No. B-4449
Roadside Environmental Unit /Hydraulics Unit
Coddle Creek and its unnamed tributaries are on the 303 (d) list of impaired as impared
for sedimentation. Design standards in Sensitive Watersheds shall apply.
Roadway Design
Bridge No. 2 falls along Cabarrus County's multi jurisdictional parks and Recreational
master plan "Livable Community Blueprint". Allowance should be made for a future
ten-foot multi-use path under the bridge.
No additional right of way, including temporary or permanent easements will be
purchased from or encroach on the James Dorton Park, located northeast of the existing
bridge.
Structure Design
Deck drains will not be allowed to discharge directly into the stream.
Categorical Exclusion Page 1 of 1
Green Sheet
May 2007

Cabarrus County
Bridge No. 2 on SR 1394 (Poplar Tent Road)
over Coddle Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1394 (2)
W.B.S. No. 33704.1.1
State Project No. 8.2664301
T.I.P. No. B-4449
INTRODUCTION: Bridge No. 2 is included in the 2007-2013 approved North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and is eligible
for the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement 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
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate Bridge No. 2 has a sufficiency rating of 2.0
out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered structurally deficient and
functionally obsolete due to a structural and deck geometry appraisal of 2 out of 9 according to
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standazds and therefore eligible for FHWA's Bridge
Replacement Program.
Components of both the steel plate superstructure and timber and steel substructure have
experienced an increasing degree of deterioration that can no longer be addressed by routine
maintenance activities. The posted weight limit on the bridge is down to 11 tons for single
vehicles and 14 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers. Bridge No. 2 is approaching the end of its
useful life. Replacement of the bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project is located within the city limits of Concord in Cabarrus County (see Figure 1).
Development in the area is industrial and residential in nature.
SR 1394 is classified as a urban minor arterial in the Statewide Functional Classification
System and it is not a National Highway System Route. This route is not a designated bicycle
route but bicycle usage is common in the area of the adjacent pazk (James Dorton Pazk).
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1394 is a three lane roadway which tapers to two lanes at the
bridge and returns to a three lane after the bridge. Grass shoulders aze maintained in the project
area (see Figure 3). The roadway grade is in a sag vertical curve through the project area. The
existing bridge is on a tangent. The roadway is situated approximately 23.0 feet above the creek
bed.

Bridge No. 2 is a four-span structure that consists of a steel plank deck with anasphalt-wearing
surface. The end bents and interior bents consist of timber caps on timber piles. The existing
bridge (see Figure 3) was constructed in 1954. The overall length of the structure is 141 feet.
Crutch bents have recently been installed (early 2007) due to a prompt action notice.
There are no utilities attached to the existing structure, but overhead power lines are located
each side of the bridge and a large water line crosses the branch just south of the bridge. Utility
impacts are anticipated to be high.
The current traffic volume of 15,700 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 29,900
VPD by the year 2030. The projected volume includes four percent truck-tractor semi-trailer
(TTST) and six percent dual-tired vehicles (DT). The posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour in
the project area. Forty-three school buses cross the bridge daily on their morning and afternoon
routes.
There were two accidents reported in the vicinity of Bridge No. 2 during a recent three-year
period. Neither of the two accidents were associated with the alignment or geometry of the
bridge or its approach roadway.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The proposed bridge replacement project is to replace a deficient structure for safety and to
allow travel through the area. The replacement of Bridge No. 2 was originally being developed
as part of the U-3415 widening project, but was removed due to the poor condition of the
existing structure. The alternative studied for this project best fits the U-3415 project as it is
presently being developed.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
One alternative for replacing Bridge No. 2 was studied in detail is described below.
Alternate 1
Alternate 1 involves replacement of the structure along a new roadway alignment to the south of
the existing with a new structure approximately 185-foot long. The bridge will be of sufficient
width to provide for two 12-foot lanes with 2-foot offset left side and 7.5-foot on right side
(including a 5.5 foot sidewalk). The roadway grade of the new structure will be approximately
the same as the existing grade.
To tie the new alignment into the existing alignment approach roadways will be required for a
distance of approximately 800 feet to the west and 600 feet to the east of the new structure.
Traffic will be maintained on-site during the construction period.

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 1394.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not practical due to its age and deteriorated condition. The
existing girders have encountered section loss up to full depth in places and can no longer
support traffic capacity. The timber substructure requires constant maintenance. The condition
of the existing structure has deteriorated to a point that rehabilitation would consist of a
complete replacement.
Replacing the existing structure in it's present location and detouring traffic off-site was found
not to be feasible due to the high amount of traffic which travels across the existing bridge.
D. Preferred Alternative
Bridge No. 2 will be replaced along a new alignment as shown in Figure 2. This alternate best
fits with the Poplar Tent Road widening project U-3415 presently in the planning stages.
NCDOT Division 10 concurs with the selection of Alternate 1 as the preferred alternate.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs, based on 2007 prices, are as follows:
Alternative 1
Preferred
Structure $ 843,000
Roadwa A roaches $ 1,317,000
Detour Structure and A roaches - 0 -
Structure Removal $ 55,000
Misc. & Mob. $ 224,000
En . & Contin encies $ 361,000
Total Construction Cost $ 2,800,000
Ri t-of-w~ Costs ~______ $ 131,000
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$ 637,000
Total Pro~ect Cost $ 3,568,000

V. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Physical Characteristics
A. Physiography and Soils
The project area includes the Mecklenburg-Iredell and Cullen-Cecil-Hiwasse soil associations.
These soil associations are found in southwestern Cabarrus County. The Mecklenburg-Iredell
soil association is composed of approximately 44% Mecklenburg soils, 29% Iredell soils, and
27 % soils of minor extent. The minor soils include Poindexter, Enon, Armenia, Chewacla, and
Wehadkee soils. The Cullen-Cecil-Hiwassee soil association is composed of approximately 46
Cullen soils, 28 % Cecil soils, 10 % Hiwassee soils, and 16 % soils of minor extent. The
minor soils include Mecklenburg, Enon, Poindexter, Pacolet, and Chewacla soils.
B. Water Resources
The proposed project is located within the Yadkin River Basin, DWQ subbasins 03-07-11 and
03-07-12 (USGS 8-digit Hydrologic Unit 03040105). subbasin 03-07-11 includes the
uppermost reach of the Rocky River watershed, primarily in Cabarrus County. The Rocky
River, the largest tributary of the Yadkin River, flows for approximately 25 river miles in this
subbasin from its headwaters near Mooresville in Iredell County to its confluence with Irish
Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County. Within this subbasin, the project area crosses Coddle
Creek, a major tributary to Rocky River, and Afton Run, a major tributary to Coddle Creek.
Both Coddle Creek and Afton Run aze mid-sized, somewhat incised streams that receive
significant sedimentation from urban runoff. Afton Run drains into Coddle Creek within the
project area.
subbasin 03-07-12 contains the middle portion of the Rocky River watershed and four of its
largest tributaries: Irish Buffalo, Dutch Buffalo, Goose, and Crooked Creeks. The middle
portion of the Rocky River is approximately 20 miles long. Streams in this subbasin drain the
Kannapolis-Concord area of central Cabatrus County.
Surface waters in North Cazolina aze assigned a best usage classification by the DWQ, which is
designed to maintain, protect, and enhance water quality within the state. The best useage
classification for Coddle Creek [13-17-6-(5.5)], and Afton Run [13-17-6-6] is Class C. Class C
water resources aze used for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation, and agriculture. No waters classified as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) or
Water Supply I (WS-I) waters occur within one mile of the project study area. Coddle Creek,
sampled approximately six river miles downstream of the project azea, received a Fair and
Good-Fair rating, respectively, in 2001 and 1996. Coddle Creek and its unnamed tributaries are
on the DWQ Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303 (d) list of impaired streams due to non-point
source pollution resulting from urban runoff and sediment in and around Concord and
Kannapolis.

C. Biotic Resources
Two terrestrial communities were identified in the project area: Maintained/Disturbed and
Mixed Forest. The Maintained/Disturbed community is the dominant community within the
project area. It encompasses habitats that have recently been or are currently impacted by
human disturbance, such as maintained roadside right-of--ways and residential and commercial
land use property. Because of mowing and periodic clearing, this community is kept in a
constant state of early succession.
The Mixed Forest community incorporates both floodplain and upland azeas. This community
has become heavily fragmented due to residential and commercial development within the
project area. Evidence of recent logging is also observed in sections of this community. The
mixed forest community exists along floodplains and other low-lying areas.
Jurisdictional Topics
A. Surface Waters and Wetlands
Most of the streams in the project azea are well defined with moderate, moderately sloping or
steep side slopes. All the streams are considered perennial and had flowing water during the
survey period. There are no wetland impacts anticipated within the proposed project azea.
B. Permits
In accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344), a Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 from the USACE is likely to be applicable for all impacts to
Waters of the United States resulting from the proposed project. A NWP No. 33 maybe
required if temporary construction including cofferdams, access and dewatering are required for
this project. A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality
General Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 NWP 23 and/or
NWP 33
C. Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with a federal classification of Endangered or Threatened are protected
under the provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists two species under federal protection for
Cabarrus County as of February 22, 2007. The North Carolina Heritage Program (NHP) has no
record of the occurrence of either of these species in the area of the Concord and Kannapolis,
7.5-minute USGS Quad Sheets.

Lasmigona decorata (Carolina heelsplitter)
Endangered
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
A mussel screening was conducted on Apri125, 2005 by NCDOT biologists. The Coddle Creek
crossing at SR 1394 contains runs, riffles and pool azeas with normal and unconsolidated
substrate compactness. The substrate above and below the bridge consists of silt, sand, pebble,
gravel, and bedrock with medium can ent. Sand and gravel banks had some erosion and
undercutting present. The land use was urban. Coddle Creek is very shallow with 95 percent of
the stream less than 2 feet deep. Coddle Creek was 18 feet wide and bank heights were 6 feet.
Surveys were conducted, by using batiscopes, from approximately 1300 feet downstream to 300
feet upstream of the project crossing. No freshwater mussels were found in 1.0 man-hours of
survey time. Asiatic clam was abundant during the survey of Coddle Creek.
Helianthus schweinitzii (Schweinitz's sunflower)
Endangered
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
The NHP database, checked on April 7, 2004, lists no known occurrences of Schweinitz's
sunflower within one mile of the project azea. Potential habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower is
minimal within the project azea along roadsides and field edges. A plant by plant survey for
Schweinitz's sunflower was conducted in these habitat azeas and no individuals were found.
VI. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
Section 106 Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966, as amended, and 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.
Historic Architecture
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) reviewed the subject project and determined
that no historical azchitectural resources will be affected (see letter dated July 21, 2006).
Archaeology
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) reviewed the subject project and determined
that no azchaeological resources will be affected (see letter dated July 21, 2006).

Community Impacts
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. right-of--way acquisition will be
limited. No relocatees aze expected with implementation of the proposed alternative.
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 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.
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. All construction will take place along existing alignment. 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.
The project will not have a disproportionately high and adverse human health and
environmental effect on any minority or low-income population.
Noise & Air Quality
This project is an air quality neutral project in accordance with 40 CFR 93.126. It is not
required to be included in the regional emissions analysis (if applicable) and project level CO or
PM2.5 analyses are not required. This project will not result in any meaningful changes in
traffic volumes, vehicle mix, location of the existing facility, or any other factor that would
cause an increase in emissions impacts relative to the no-build alternative. Therefore, FHWA
has determined that this project will generate minimal air quality impacts for Clean Air Act
criteria pollutants and has not been linked with any special MSAT concerns. Consequently, this
effort is exempt from analysis for MSATs. Any burning of vegetation shall be performed in
accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the North Carolina State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
Noise levels may increase during project construction; however, these impacts aze not expected
to be substantial considering the relatively short-term nature of construction noise and the
limitation of construction to daytime hours. The transmission loss characteristics of neazby
natural elements and man-made structures aze believed to be sufficient to moderate the effects
of intrusive construction noise.
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.

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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 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.
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.
Cabarrus County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program. 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.
VIII. COORDINATION & AGENCY COMMENTS
NCDOT has sought input from the following agencies as a part of the projectdevelopment:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NC Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service, N.C Wildlife Resource Commission, N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation, North
Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, Cabarrus County Planning Department.
The Cabarrus County planning office requested that sidewalks be included on the project. The
design includes sidewalk.
No other specific concerns were received for this project.
IX. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
A letter was sent by the Location & Surveys Unit to all property owners affected directly by this
project. Property owners were invited to comment. No comments have been received to date.
A newsletter has been sent to all those living in the area along SR 1394. General inquiries were
received but were more focused on the proposed U-3415 project.
There is not substantial controversy on social, economic, or environmental grounds concerning
the project.
X. CONCLUSION
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no substantial adverse environmental
impacts will result from implementation of the project. The project is therefore considered to
be a federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and lack of substantial
environmental consequences.

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SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 2 on SR 1349 over Coddle Creek, B-4449, Cabarrus County,
ER 06-1656
Thank you for your letter of June 19, 2006, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources that would be
affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory 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 ext. 246. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
cc: Mary Pope Furr
Matt Wilkerson
William T. Goodwin
Location Mailing Addrcsa Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION Sul N. 131ount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4(117 O19)733-4763/733-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. 131ount Street, Raleigh NC 4h17 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27(199-4(117 [phone]/715-4Htt1
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount Strcct, Raleigh, NC 4117 Mad Sen~ice Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4(117 (919)733-0,545/715-414u1

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