NCDOT 213-87 Renewal West Bay Channel

Permit Class
RENEWAL
STATE OF NORTH CAROiINA
Department of Environment,'Health & Natural Resources
LAPR
and
Coastal Resources Commission
1. 8 1991 '3
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issuedto NC Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Highways, P
authorizing development in Carteret County
as re(
Permit Number
213-87
cif
eiah. NC 27611
This permit, issued on April 9. 1991 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 a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
*This permit renewal must be attached to the original of permit
No. 213-87 issued on 10/23/87 and both documents must be readily
available on site when a Division representative inspects the
project for compliance. All conditions of the original of
permit No. 213-87 remain in force under this renewal.
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 Departmental approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
April 30, 1992
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 DEHNR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
_Q Roger K Scheeler, director
_47Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

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Permit Number
Permit Class
New l STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 213-87
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
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Prn1tt NOV U 2 11987
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aMajor Development inaa' f Environmental ----------------------
Concern pursuant to 318
a Excavation andfor,fi gpursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Dept of Transportation Div. of Highways P. 0 Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611
authorizing development in Carteret County at West Bay Channel (John Day Ditch)
as requested in the permittee's application dated 4/23/87 including
attached plats, sheets 1-3 of 3 dated 2/87.
This permit, issued on
/- -- x � , is subJ P ect to compliance with the application (where consistent
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with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may subject
..em,ittee in a fine- imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
(1) Demolition debris and old pilings associated with the old bridge shall
be removed and placed in a suitable high ground disposal area.
(2) No marsh may be excavated.
(3) No marsh may be filled, other than which is shown on the submitted plat
as needed for approachway road shoulders.
(4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increases in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related
discharge (increases of 25 NTUs or less are not considered significant).
NOTE: The proposed project is certified under General Water Quality Certification
No. 1734 issued for bridge modification.
NOTE: Through communications with Cedar Island Wildlife Refuge personnel,
the Division of Coastal Management has learned of interest in restoring
historical navigation through John Day Ditch. Therefore, should the
D.O.T. elect to consider elevating the proposed bridge structure to
accommodate small craft passage, the office stands ready to review any
This permit action may be appealed by the pennittee
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 Departmental
approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31. 1990 _
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 DNRCD and
the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
I
David W. Owens, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. John R. Parker, Jr., Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
Office of Coastal Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Parker:
The attached copy of an application submitted by:
NC DOT E
licant's Name
Atlantic
Location of P
ect
#16
Carteret
'ounty
David W. Owens
Director
x for a State permit to perform excavation and/or fill
work in coastal North Carolina and for a CAMA major develop-
ment permit...
for a CAMA major development permit (only) ...
has been reviewed by the Field Services Section and is being forwarded
to you along with a Field Investigation Report for further application
processing including circulation to State agencies having interest
and/or jurisdiction over the subject matter which might be affected by
the project.
The recommendation of this Section is covered on the reverse
side; x attached; will be forwarded later.
Sina
C
Charles S. Jo esl/�
Cha n , CCMMMMIII►iiii eeee ffff
Field Services Section
CSJ:ap:3566
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

(A) phis agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
(B) This agency has no comment on the project as proposed.
(C) This agency approves of the project (or project concept) and/or recommends
these minor refinements for project management.
(D) This agency objects to the project and recommends permit denial based on a
finding of:
(1) adverse impacts under G.S. 113-229(e) 1-5 (the dredge and fill law)as
enumerated.below:
(e)(1) ... that there will be significant (e)(2) ... that there will be signifi-
adverse effect of the proposed dyed- cant adverse effect on the value
ging and filling on the use and enjoyanent of the property of
of the water by the public; any riparian owners;
(e)(3) ... that there will be significant (e)(4) ... that there will be signifi-
adverse effect on public health, cant adverse effect on the con -
safety, and welfare; servation of public and private
water supplies;
(e)(5) that there will be significant '
adverse effect on wildlife or
fresh water, estuarine or marine
fisheries;
0 Inconsistency with Rules of the Coastal Resources Commission
as enumerated in 15 NCAC 7H (or other). Please site
rule.
(3) Inconsistency with the local Land Use Plan (Please elaborate).
(4) Inconsistency with Rules, Guidelines or Standards of
this agency or a finding that the project is in conflict
with other authority or interest as stipulated below.
(E) Attachment. Include memorandum or other documentation that support
findings relating to D1-4 or provide general comments.
Signature
Date

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AN U 4 1987
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTEU
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MEMORANDUM V V
DATE: July 27, 1987 O„
TO: Bill Mills
Operations Branch
FROM: David H. Cottoni
Wilmington Regi'o�al Office
THROUGH: A. Preston Howard, Jr. Original Signed By
Wilmington Regional Office 4. PRESTON HOWARD, .1R
SUBJECT: Regional Office Review & Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
N.C. D.O.T. - Bridge #16
Carteret County
The applicant is proposing to replace the existing bridge that
spans John Day's Ditch, classified SA and open to shellfishing.
The project will require a 401 Water Quality Certification, but
should meet all the requirements for a General 401 Certification
for bridge modification.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
DHC:kc
cc: DCM - Charles Jones
CF, WiRO

OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Lat:
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Long:
1.
Applicant's
Name NC DOT
Bridge
#16
West
Bay
Channel
2.
Location of
project site
bridae
over
John
Day's`Ditch^between
3. Investigation type: Dredge & Fill x CAMA x
4. Investigative procedure:
(A) Dates of site visit 5/6/87
(B) Was applicant present x
5. Processing procedure: Application received 4/30/87
Office Morehead City
6. Site description: (A) Local Land Use Plan Carteret
Land classification from LUP rural
Development constraints identified in LUP
county has been asked for clarification over public projects in
ruralareas Photo ref: 152-366 X-17
(B) AEC(s) involved: Ocean Hazard Estuarine shoreline
Coastal wetlands x Public trust waters_
Estuarine waters x Other
(C) Water dependent: Yes x No Other
(D) Intended use: Public x Private Commercial
(E) Type of waste water treatment: Existing n/a
Planned
(F) Type of structures: Existing bridae
Planned bridae
(G) Estimated annual rate of erosion Source
7. Habitat description:
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
spartina patens
distichlis spicata
spartina alterniflora
(B) Non -vegetated wetlands:
(C) Other:
(D) Total area disturbed:
8. Project summary.
AREA
Dredged Filled Other
2000 sq ft

9. Narrative description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing
to replace the existing fix span bridge on NC Highway 12
which crosses John Day's ditch between the communities of
Atlantic and Cedar Island, Carteret County. John Day's
ditch was excavated in the 18th century to provide
navigational access from West Bay (Pamlico Sound) to Rumley
Bay (Core Sound). When the road from Atlantic to Cedar
Island was constructed in the 1930's this canal was bridged
and the road bed connecting these two communities was
constructed in wetlands by using borrow materials from
adjacent marsh areas. Consequently, the shoulders of the
road bed are fairly narrow and are separated from the
adjacent marsh areas by borrow canals. Over the years, the
road bed shoulders have lost elevation and coastal wetlands
have encroached in varying degrees along the entire length
of the road system. The existing bridge was constructed in
1963 and is elevated approximately 2 1/2' above the water
line. Numerous old pilings underneath the bridge structure
prevent any navigation from going under the bridge.
The NCDOT is proposing to replace this existing bridge
almost in line with the present location. Plans call for
one lane of traffic to be maintained on an approximately 15'
wide area of the existing bridge while a portion of the new
bridge will be built immediately adjacent and to the north
and west of this area. Once this new portion is built the
old bridge will be completely demolished and the other new
half will be built. The new bridge will be slightly longer
and wider than the present bridge. Because of the slight
shift of the bridge to the north and west and the
improvement of approachways, it is estimated that
approximately 2000 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands will be
filled along the shoulders of the highway. These areas are
typically comprised of a mixture of spartina patens and
distichlis spicata with some spartina alterniflora also present.
10. Anticipated Impacts
The project as proposed will result in the replacement of an
existing fix span bridge with a new one which will be
slightly longer and wider than the existing bridge.
Vertical clearance will remain the same, but could provide
some very limited navigational access for small skiffs if
all the piling debris from the old bridge was removed.
Approximately 2000 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands will be
filled in conjunction with improved approachways.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
FROM: Charles Jones
RE: Comments on permit application of NCDOT for
Bridge #16 over West Bay Channel
DATE: May 29, 1987
I have no objections to the issuance of this permit with the
following conditions:
1. Demolition debris and old pilings associated with the
old bridge shall be removed and placed in a suitable high
ground disposal area.
2. No marsh may be excavated.
3. No marsh may be filled other than what is shown on the
submitted plat as needed for approachway road shoulders.

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APPLICATION
FOR
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR'FILL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Department of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
(GS 146-12) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Dist
(GS 113.229, 143-215.3(a)(1), 143-215.3(c), 113A-118 (33 CFR 209.320.329)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing NIA in blank.
Attn; Mr. T. L. Waters, P. E. Asst. State
.Highway -Administrator
1. Applicant Information
A. Name N- C. Dent of TranslYortati nn Division of Hi ghwav
Last First Middle
B. Address P. 0. Box 25201
Street, P. O. Box or Route
or Town State
Zip Code Phone
11. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Carteret
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark Cedar Island.
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes __No _X
C. Creek, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
West Bay Channel (John Day Ditch)
III. Description of Project Replacement of .
A. 1. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work Existing Bridge
B. Purpose of excavation or fill
1. Access channel length _ width depth
2. Boat basin length - width - depth
3. Fill area Rdwv: Approach F( rjgjh 955' width 40' depth- 0.3'
4. Other length width depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length N / A Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline)
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) N / A
D. Excavated material (total for project)
1. Cubic yards None 2. Type of material
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI. A)
1. Cubic yards Nnnp 2. Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes ti A No
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? YesIJ / A No
C. Disposal Area-
1. Location N/A
2, Do you claim title to disposal area?_ N / A
D. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in Local Borrow Pit Above Wetlands E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controlled? By Stringent Erosion
iml%e I'
Rev. 10/78
F. Type of equipment to be used Standard Roadway Construction Equipment
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explain No
t

V. Intended Use of Project Area (Describe)
A. 1. Private
2. Commercial
3. Housing Development or Industrial
4. Other Public Transportation
B. 1. Lot size(s) N/A
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water N / A
3. Soil type and texture N/A
4. Type of building facilities or structures N / A
S. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing N I A 11. Planned
B. Describe
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOP NSIT19NAL COMMUNITY- RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER c fe CJ4ee CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes_No_y
B. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes X No _ -
2. Type of discharge Storm Water Runoff
3. Location of discharge Along Project
VII: Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known): None
VII I. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permits for
work in project area, if applicable: June 29. 1981 4SAWC081—N-016-000326
IX, Length of time required to complete project: 6 Months
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if 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 projebt on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8'h X I I" white paper (see instruc$on booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred - only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered'or
certified mail or by publication (G.S.113-229 (d))Enter date served
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
U.'S. Dept. of Interior Fish & Wildlife Service
(Cedar Island national Wildlife R fuap)
XI.. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, 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.
XII. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli•
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the application and plat all anticipated devel-
opment activities, including construction, excavation, filling, and land clearing
DATE
Applicant's Signature
ASST. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
D&F•B2 - SEE REVERSE SID&FOR MAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. 10178

PROJECT PLANNING REPORT
NC 12, Carteret County
Bridge No. 16
over West Bay Channel
State Project 8.1161501
Federal -Aid Project BRS-2358(9)
B-1100
Bridge No. 16 has been included in the Federal -Aid Bridge Replace-
ment Program for replacement in•fiscal year 1987. The location is shown
in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The
project has been classified as a Federal "categorical exclusion".
I. Summary of Recommendations
Bridge No. 16 should be replaced at the existing location as shown
in Figure 2.
The recommended bridge width is 28 feet. Only a limited amount of
approach work is necessary.
The elevation of the new structure should be approximately the same
as the floor elevation of the existing bridge.
Traffic (one -lane) will be maintained on the existing bridge by
constructing the new bridge in half -sections.
Estimated cost, based on current prices, is $216,000.
U . Existing Conditions
NC 12 is classified as a major collector route in the Functional
Classification System and is part of the Federal -Aid System (FAS 2358).
The coastal route traverses a segment of the Outer Banks (see Figure 1).
No development exists in the project area, which is five miles south
of the Cedar Island -Ocracoke ferry. In the vicinity of the bridge, NC 12
has a pavement width of 19 feet and a shoulder width of 8 to 13 feet.
The bridge and approaches were constructed on a 1$-degree curve. Speed
limit in the project area is 55 MPH.
The current traffic volume of 900 VPD is expected to increase to
approximately 1500 VPD by the year 2005. The projected volume includes
1% TTST and 6% dual -tired vehicles (DTT).
The existing bridge (see Figure 3), reconstructed in 1963, consists
of a timber floor and rails supported by timber piles, abutments, and
caps.

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The vertical clearance underneath Bridge No. 16 varies from 0.5 to
1.5 feet, depending upon tidal fluctuation. Based on field investigation
and local inquiries, it is concluded that no navigation occurs at the
bridge site.
Overall length is 35 feet. Clear roadway width is 25 feet. The
posted weight limit is 17 tons for single vehicles and 25 tons for trucks
with trailers.
Bridge No. 16 has a sufficiency rating of 39.8 compared to a rating
of 100 fora new structure.
No accidents were reported in the vicinity of the bridge during the
period from January, 1980 through August, 1983.
III. Discussion of Recommended Improvements
Bridge No. 16 should be replaced at its present location. The new
structure should have a clear roaday width of 28 feet in accordance with
current Bridge Policy.
The Hydrographics Unit recommends the new structure should have.a
floor elevation approximately the same as the existing bridge and should
be about 60 feet in length. The size of the structure may be increased
or decreased as necessary to accommodate peak flows as determined by
further hydrologic studies.
Phase construction will permit one -lane of traffic to be maintained
on the existing bridge during construction of the new bridge. Approxi-
mately 11 feet should be severed from the west side of the existing
bridge, leaving about 15 feet of the existing bridge intact. This
15-foot segment would be strengthened and reinforced as necessary.
A New Jersey type barrier would be placed along the severed edge, leaving
12 feet of the bridge to serve as a travel lane.
The new 28-foot wide bridge would be phase constructed. The first
half would be built immediately adjacent to the intact portin of the old
bridge. A 5-foot working clearance would be required between the two
structures. Traffic would be transferred to the completed half of the
new bridge. The remaining portion of the old bridge would be removed.
The second half of the new bridge could then be constructed.
As a result of these measures, the centerline of the new roadway
will be approximately 6 to 7 feet west of the centerline of the existing
roadway.
Traffic control measures during the construction period are esti-
mated to cost approximately $25,000. The Traffic Engineering Branch
recommends that signalization be provided during the construction period
to effectively control one -lane operation. Extensive traffic control
measures are recommended for the following reasons:

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1. Unusually high operating speeds.
2. Peaking characteristics resulting from ferry schedules.
3. Possibility of isolating the area north of the bridge from the
mainland if an accident occurs on the one -lane detour bridge.
I.V. Alternatives
No alternative alignments were considered for replacement of the
subject bridge due to the environmentally sensitive nature of the area.
Utilizing the existing roadway provides the best alignment and the lowest
cost. A relocated alignment (either east or west of the present bridge)
would result in excessive cost and undesirable environmental
consequences.
Provision of a temporary on -site detour is not feasible, since
construction in the environmentally sensitive waters surrounding the
bridge would be necessary. These water areas contain highly productive
coastal habitat and should be avoided insofar as possible.
The "do-nothing" alternative would eventually necessitate closure
of the bridge. This is not feasible since the segment of NC 12 north of
the bridge would be isolated from the mainland.
Rehabilitation of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and
deteriorated condition.
V. Estimated Cost
Based on current prices, -the estimated cost of the bridge is as
follows:
Structure $ 93,000
Roadway Approaches 63,000
Structure Removal 5,000
Traffic Control Measures 25,000
Engineering and Contingencies 28,000
Right -of -Way 2,000
Total $216,000
VI. Environmental Effects
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replace-
ment 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 insignificant environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have a significant adverse effect on
the quality of the human or natural environment with the use of current
NCDOT standards and specifications.

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No businesses or homes are to be relocated. Therefore, no adverse
impact on families or communities is anticipated.
No significant 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.
, Since the proposed project does not increase the number of lanes of
traffic nor move the traffic substantially closer to the existing
development, this project is not expected to significantly alterthe noise
environment. Noise abatement measures do not -appear to be warranted. No
additional noise studies are necessary.
Since the anticipated peak traffic volume is less than 2000 vehicles
per hour within a period of ten years after completion of construction,
the project will not have a significant impact on air quality and will be
compatible with the North Carolina Plan for Implementing National Ambient
Air Quality Standards.
Since the bridge will be replaced in its present location, the
project is exempt from the Farmland Protection Act.
There are no properties of historic or cultural significance in-
volved in construction of the project. No properties eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places are affected. The
structure itself is not historically significant. Therefore, the project
will not conflict with historic or cultural resources.
The State Historic Preservation Officer will be given an opportunity
to review the project and determine whether an archaeological survey will
be required. If necessary, the survey will be undertaken prior to.
construction.
Since the bridge will be replaced in its present location, it is
anticipated the project will not affect any species listed as threatened
or endangered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A special effort will be made to maintain siltation at a minimal
level. This may be done through the use and maintenance of silt fencing
along exposed slopes where earth is disturbed or where additional filling
is necessary. Plantings of grass on such slopes soon after construction
is completed will facilitate siltation abatement.
, This area is typical of other irregularly flooded coastal marshes in
that black needle rush Juncus roemerianus) is the dominant plant spe-
cies. According to A. W. Cooper (1968), this type marsh is the most
extensive of the coastal marsh types in North Carolina, covering more
than 100,000 acres, primarily north and east of Beaufort along the outer
banks. Substratum in this type marsh is generally sandier and firmer than
are regularly flooded marshes. Brackish water prevails but tides seldom
exceed a foot. Other plants observed are known to occur in this vast
expanse of marshland include salt grass Distichlis s ip'cata), saltmeadow
cordgrass S artina patens), smooth cordgrass S artina alternifolia)

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groundsel Baccharis halimifolia) marsh elder Iva frutescens), spike
rush Eleocharis §sy.), and sea ox-eye Borrichia frutescens Above the
marsh an Cana system, and along the roa sou densers wire construction
activities will be confined, a variety of weed species prevail.
The marsh is utilized by a number of marine animals. Small fish and
fiddler crabs are abundant in and along the ditched canals. The crabs are
preyed upon by a variety of animals such as herons, terrapins, and
raccoons. The clapper rail is one of the most abundant marsh birds in the
area, feeding on marsh and fiddler crabs, aquatic insects, snails, and
small fish. Other common birds in the area include the bittern, red-
winged,black bird, marsh hawk, marsh wren, seaside sparrow, black duck,
blue -winged teal, and gulls. The study area is a part of the 12,400 acre
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge area; therefore, wildlife
populations are generally high.
Wildlife in close proximity to the proposed new structure may be
disturbed temporarily during the construction operations; yet only bottom
dwelling organisms in the path of the,pile driving rig are likely to be
lost. No negative impacts to threatened and endangered species is
anticipated. Likewise, no significant negative impacts will occur to the
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge area because of this project. Mr.
Dennis Spitsbergen, N. C. Marine Fisheries (Personal Communication,
1981), when consulted, about the proposed project, concurred with our
findings that the proposed project as planned, would have no significant
impacts upon marine resources of -the area.
Permits for replacement of Bridge No. 16 were issued by the N. C.
Office of Coastal Management and the Corps of Engineers in 1981 but have
since expired. The permits were based on the same general project
concept proposed in this report.
A new permit will be required from the N. C. Office of Coastal
Management. It may be necessary to apply to the Corps of Engineers for
an individual permit if the Nationwide Section 404 permit provisions of
33 CFR 330.5(b) and 330.6 can not be followed. It appears that con-
struction may be confined to the existing causeway. Although it does not
appear necessary to place fill material in the adjoining waters, a
detailed design will be necessary to make this determination.
A U. S. Coast Guard permit is not required. The Coast Guard issued
a preliminary public notice in 1981. No adverse comments were received.
By letter of March 27, 1981, the Coast Guard advised "...there are no
navigation interests that will be adersely affected by construction..."..
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
JAMES E. HARRINGTON
SECRETARY
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Natural Resources &
Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
Dear Sir:
April 22, 1987
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GEORGE E. WELLS, P.E.
STATEHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
APR 30 1987
COASTAL RESOURCES COMM.
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Bridge No. 16 on NC 12 over West Bay Channel
(B-1100)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace the
existing bridge with a new structure along the same alignment. Bridge No. 16 is
located in the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge approximately five miles
south of the Cedar Island ferry terminal. The bridge is approached from the north
and south by a causeway across a vast irregularly flooded coastal marsh in which
black needle rush is the dominate plant species. The vertical clearance
underneath the bridge varies from 0.5 to 1.5 feet, depending upon tidal
fluctuation.
Plans are to replace the existing bridge at the same location at
approximately the same elevation. There is no detour route available and a
temporary on -site detour is not feasible due to the environmental sensitivity of
the area adjacent to the bridge. Because of the ferry traffic, it is not
feasible to close the road while the bridge is being replaced. Therefore, it -
will be necessary to construct the new bridge in phases to permit one -lane
traffic operation during construction. The plans are to utilize the existing
causeway approaches without widening into the adjacent water or wetland.
A permit was issued by the N. C. Office of Coastal management for the
replacement of the bridge in 1981 but has since expired. The permit was based on
the same general project concept as currently proposed.
Application is hereby made for a CAMA permit as required by the proposed
project. In that the project was processed as a "categorical exclusion" by the
Federal Highway Administration, it may be constructed under a Corps of Engineers
Nationwide Permit. A U. S. Coast Guard permit is not required. The Coast Guard
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issued a preliminary public notice in 1981. No adverse comments were received.
By letter of March 27, 1981, the Coast Guard advised " . there are no navigation
interests that will be adversely affected by construction...".
Attached is a copy of the "Project Planning Report" for your use. If you
have any questions, please call Barney O'Quinn at 733-7842.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
Asst. State Highway Administrator
TLW/BJO/sdt
Attachment
cc: Mr. Ken Bellamy, FHWA
Mr. W. M. Ingram
Mr. W. G. Marley
Mr. John Smith
Mr. W. A. Wilson
Mr. D. L. Squires
Mr. A. L. Hankins
Mr. G. R. Shirley
Regulatory Branch, Corps of Engineers

APPROVED
By #Aanagement Review Board
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Ralei4ie4'lah &��IacW 11Section
James G. Martin, Governor P.O. Box 769 David W Owens
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Morehead City, NC 28557 Director
919 726-7021
May 29, 1987
Mr. T. L. Waters
N.C. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Waters:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of
your application for state approval for development of your
property located at the bridge over John Day's ditch between the
communities of Atlantic and Cedar Island, Carteret County. It
was received on April 30, 1987, and appears to be adequate for
processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a
decision is July 14, 1987. An additional 75-day review period
may be necessary and if so you will be advised of the extension
and the new deadline.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted
at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will
find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at
the property of your proposed development. You should post this
notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be
observed from a public road. Some examples would be: nailing
the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road
right-of-way fronting your property, or at a point along the road
right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an
incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made and if additional information
is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate state or
federal agency. If you have any questions, contact me.
NOTE: Please send check Cordially yours,
to John Parker in U"-e- ylql,�
the Raleigh Office Charles Jone
Field Consultant
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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APPLICATION FOR C.�J1A MAJOR DEVELOMMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Natural Resources and Community Development hereby
gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)
(c) that NC DOT Bridge #16 of P.O. Box 25201
RaIPig1i r,C �7�ii filed an application on 4/30/87
for a permit frost the Division of Coastal Management to develop in an
Area of Environmental Concern and for certification from the Division
of Environmental Management that a discharge of fill material in project
wetlands will not violate applicable water quality standards.
According to said application NC DOT proposes to replace the existing
bridge over John Day's ditch and improve the road approachway of
NC hwy 12 between Atlantic and Cedar Island, Carteret County.
A copy of the entire application and additional information may be
examined (or copies furnished upon request and payment. of reproduction
costs) during normal business hours of the Division.of Coastal Manao_e-
ment _Charles Jones, Division of Marine Fisheries Building Morehead City
and/or the Division of Environmental Management Dave Cotton, Regional
Field Office, DNRC, 7225 Wrightsville ave., Wilmington, NC 28402
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take final action
on this water quality certification on or before July 14,1987
The issuance of the CAZMA Major Development permit and the Section 401
Certification may deviate from this projected date depending upon the na-
ture of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Mr.
David Owens, Director, Division of Coastal Management, PO -Box 27687,
Raleigh, N. C. 27611 prior to _duly 2. T987 fob consideraticn
in the CAA1A permit decision, and to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Envror.-
mental Management, PO Box 27687, Raleigh, N. C..27611 prior to
July 2, 1987 for consideration in the water quality certifi-
cation decision. Later comments on the CA14A application will be accepted
and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications
may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal
agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provid•:,1
upon written request.
Publ.'ish .on June 17, •1987
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor David W. Owens
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Field Services Section Director
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
[phone]
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June 10, 1987
Carteret News Times
Morehead City, NC 28557
Gentlemen:
Please publish the attached in your June 17, 1987, issue
of the News Times. Send us a bill in duplicate and Affidavit
of Publication as soon as possible.
NP/tf
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NC DOT
Gene S. McClung
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Cordially yours,
Nelson Paul
Field Consultant
Flo-Iq-8-1)
P.O. Bm 27697, Raleildh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telepfwne 919733-2293
An [giul Oplwrtunity Affirmadw Action Empkrynr

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 27, 1987
TO: Bill Mills
Operations Branch
FROM: David H. Cotton
Wilmington Regional Office
THROUGH: A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Wilmington Regional Office
SUBJECT: Regional Office Review & Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
N.C. D.O.T. - Bridge #16
Carteret County
The applicant is proposing to replace the existing bridge that
spans John Day's Ditch, classified SA and open to shellfishing.
The project will require a 401 water Quality Certification, but
should meet all the requirements for a General 401 Certification
for bridge modification.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
DHC:kc
cc: DCM - Charles Jones
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State of North Carolina 7�,ag�
Department of Natural Resources and Community DeYelopment
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor David W. Owens
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
July 14, 1987
Mr. T. L. Waters, P. E.
Assistant State Highway Administrator
N. C. Department of Transportation
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Waters:
This letter is with reference to your application for a Coastal Area
Management Act and State Dredge and Fill permit to carry out construction to
replace the existing bridge over John Day's Ditch in Carteret County.
Although processing of your application is nearing completion, additional time
is needed for this office to complete the review and make a decision on your
request. Therefore, it is necessary that the standard review time be
extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G. S. 113A-122(c) which would
make September 27, 1987 the new deadline for reaching a decision on your
request. However, we expect to take action prior to that time and will do so
as soon as possible. In the interim, if you have any question on the status
of your application, do not hesitate to contact this office.
Very sincerely,
J n R. Parker, Jr., of
Major Permits Processing Section
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cc: Charles Jones
DCM-Morehead City
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 276IIJ687 Telephone [phone]

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