NCDOT 38-95 Cullie Creek

Permit Class Permit Number
NEW 38-95
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment, Health 8t Natural Resources
and �nr?��'�
Coastal Resources Commission
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
Issued to NC Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Highways, P.O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611
authorizing development in Carteret County at Cullie Creek, near Merrimon, at the
Sk1316 crossing (Bridge #86) as requested in the permittee's application dated 8/15/94 including
attached workplan drawings, sheets 1-7 of 7 dated 6/94 and drawing dated rec. 11/16/94.
This permit, issued on APRIL 5, 1995 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.
Mitigation
1) Prior to construction initiation, a Mitigation Plan, or a letter of commitment to prepare such
plan, will be submitted to the Division describing mitigation for 1/1 replacement of the
approximately 7700 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands impacted. Dissimilar and innovative mitigation
may be considered adequate by the Division. The mitigation must be approved and in place
prior to the expiration date of this permit.
2) The cross sectional opening of three culverts shall be equal to of greater than that of the existing
bridge.
Construction
3) A silt screen will be placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site prior to
any excavation and not removed until 24 hours after the completion of all excavation and fill.
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
December 31, 1998
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.
Roger N. c recter, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

NC Dept. of Transportation Permit #38-95
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the
turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTUs or less are not considered significant.
5) The inlet headwalls will be constructed prior to any backfilling activities and be structurally tight
so as to prevent seepage of bacldill materials.
6) Prior to any land -disturbing activity associated with the upgrading of SR1316, appropriate
erosion and sedimentation control devices, measures, or structures shall be used to prevent
sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands and watercourses (e.g., silt fence, diversion
swales/berms, sand fence, etc.).
7) All fill materials will be obtained from a highground source.
8) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities.
9) The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
10) No excavated or fill materials will be placed at any time in any marsh or surrounding waters
outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawings.
11) A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided on all exposed areas
withint the shorter of 15 working or 60 calendar days after project completion.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director
August 8, 2002
V. Charles Bruton
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
N.C. Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Bruton:
I Resources
William G. Ross Jr., S kreta�
AUG 1 4 2002
As discussed at the March 2002 annual mitigation monitoring report meeting, the N.C. Division of
Coastal Management (DCM) concurs with the N.C. Department of Transportation's (DOT'S)
request to close out the following mitigation site:
• Bogue Sound (Weeks Property) Mitigation Site, Carteret County.
This site provides mitigation for the following NCDOT projects: (1) TIP No. R-2105AA, CAMA
Permit No. 52-00; (2) TIP No. R-2105AB, CAMA Permit No. 146-96; (3) TIP No. B-1098, CAMA
Permit No. 21-92; (4) Bridge No. 86 over Culley Creek on SR 1316, CAMA Permit No. 38-95; and
(5) Bridge No. 3 over Back Creek on SR 1300, CAMA Permit No. 133-95.
DCM is pleased that this site has met its goals and success criteria. We appreciate DOT'S attention
to DCM's comments and suggestions during the phases of planning, implementation and
monitoring.
Sincerely,
Doug Huggett
Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator
CC: Mike Bell, USACE
Scott McLendon, USACE
Randy Griffin, NCDOT
Kelly Williams, DCM
John Hennessy, DWQ
Tere Barrett, DCM
1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY RJR To August 25, 1997
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199602973 and State Permit No. 79-97
Mr. Aaron C. Everett
District Engineer
NC Department of Transportation
209 South Glenburnie Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
Dear Mr. Everette:
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Reference your application for a Department of the Army permit to place
fill material in approximately 4,000 square feet of wetlands and open water,
and dredge 800 square feet of wetlands in and adjacent to Cullie Creek, for
the purpose of replacing Bridge No. 4, and raising the existing road elevation
of SR 1300, near Merrimon, in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of general permit No. 198000291. Therefore, you may
commence construction activity in strict accordance with applicable State
authorization and the enclosed plan. Failure to comply with the State
authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in civil and/or
administrative penalties.
If any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered
conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change must be
sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such action is
necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter, Regulatory
Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

Copies Furnished (with enclosure):
Chief, Source Data Unit
NOAA/National Ocean Service
ATTN: Sharon Tear N/CS261
1315 East-West Hwy., Rm 7316
Silver Spring, Maryland 29010-3282
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Protection Section - Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post office Box 2768.3
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Hefner, Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
JMr. Charles Jones, District Manager
Morehead City Regional office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Hestron Plaza Two
151-B Highway 24
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ��
Division of Coastal Management 1
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor i
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretar
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Roger N. Schecter, Director
April 16, 1996
Mr. David Noble
3015 Fairway Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
RE: CAMA Permits No.'s 38-95 and 133-95 issued to NC DOT
Dear David:
Per your request, please find enclosed copies of the CAMA permits
which were issued to the NC Department of Transportation for the
replacements of bridges over Back and Cullie Creeks, in Carteret
County. According to the permit conditions, mitigation of impacts
to Coastal Wetlands are required for these projects and must be in
place prior to the expiration the permits.
I hope this is of assistance to you. If you need any other
information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
CQJ�
Charles S. Jones
District Manager
Enclosures
cc: Preston Pate
Ted Tyndall
P.O. Box 769, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Courier #11-12-09
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Box 601, S. Glenburnie Road
New Bern, N. C. 28560
June 13, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. M. Ted Tyndall
Field Representative, DEHNR
FROM: Aaron C. Everett
District Engineer
SUBJECT: Mitigation Plan for Permit # 38-95 - Improvement on SR 1316 in
Carteret County
I would first of all like to thank you and Charles Jones for taking time to meet with Jerry
Lindsey and myself on Tuesday, June 6th, to discuss the innovative mitigation option in
Atlantic relating to re -opening of a natural drainage area.
The area under consideration is adjacent to the Morris Marina Road just beyond the section
of roadway on the State Highway System (SR 1442). This particular area was observed in our
investigation into the addition of the remaining roadway up to the marina. It appears this
natural drainage area, containing salt water marshland, was severed and the drainage re-
routed to the marina when the construction of the road, formerly known as the Old Shell
Road, occurred. During our meeting, and in previous conversations it was confirmed the
proposal to install pipelines in the roadway, at the natural drainage area location, would be
considered for an innovative mitigation plan for the impacts under subject permit if
preliminary information results confirmed certain benefits could be obtained.
At this time I am moving forward to collect preliminary data, as outlined in our meeting, to
determine if "improved flushing of the area" would be accomplished. This information will
include, but not be limited to, data relative to water levels on each side of the roadway
collected at hourly intervals for a 12 hour tidal cycle. I will present the information for
review as soon as it is evaluated and assembled for report.
If you have questions, or I can be further assistance, please advise.
ACE

Mitigation Plan in Atlantic
Page 2
copy: Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Jerry Lindsey, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. David Robinson, P.E., Planning and Environmental Unit
Mr. James E. Blanton - County Maintenance Engineer

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkkNSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
Box 601, S. Glenburnie Road
New Bern, N. C. 28560
May 3, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. M. Ted Tyndall
Field Representative, DEHNR
FROM: Aaron C. Everett a' F� �.- ✓�i/
District Engineer
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Permit # 38.95 for Improvement on SR 1316 in Carteret County
Thank you for meeting with us on April 19th.
In accordance with our discussions relating to the subject of mitigation, and Item #1 as
contained in subject permit, this is to express commitment on behalf of the North Carolina
Department of Transportation to prepare a mitigation plan for 1:1 replacement of impacted
coastal wetlands (7,700 sq. ft.).
Further, it is understood the mitigation plan is to be approved and in -place prior to the
expiration date of the permit, December 31, 1998. By copy of this letter and attachments, I
am forwarding the permit information to the Division Engineer, Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr., P.E.,
for review and to request assistance in mitigation plan development.
We would like to begin with the ramping process at the bridge as we discussed
If I need to provide additional information, please advise.
ACE
copy: Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer - w/attachment
Mr. James E. Blanton - County Maintenance Engineer - w/attachment
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Permit Number
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Issued to NC Dept. of TransPortation, , nh, of Highways, P.O. Box 25201, Ttalelgh, NC 27611
authorizing development in Carteret , County at - Glillie C=& near Morrimon, at the
SR1316 crossinig (Bridge #86) as requested in the permittee's application dated 8/15/94 including
attached wort .ilan dt•awjnA.s, sheets_ 1-7 of 7 dated 6/94•and drawing ciated rec. 11/16/94.
This pon'nit, Issued on APRIL 5, 1995 is subject to compliance with the appl;caticm (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,
MUM10n
Prior to construction initiation, a Mitigation Plan, or a letter of commitment to prepare such
plan, will be submitted to the Division describing mitigation far 1/1 replacement of the
approximately 7700 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands impacted. Dissimilar and innovative mitigation
may be considered adequate by the Division. The mitigation must be approved and in plate
prior to the expiration date of this permit.
2) The cross sectional opening of three culverts shall be equal to or greater than that of the existing
bridge.
Vonstructiotm
3) A silt screen'will be placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site prior to
any excavation and not removed until 24 hours after the completion of all excavation and fill.
This permit action may be appealed by the pormittee 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
eOvered hereunder requires further Departmental approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
. December 31. 1998
In Issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina %rbes
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina
!Coastal Management program.
Signed by the authority Of the Secretary of DERNR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
koger c tectrr, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevont a significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the
turbidity in the watcrbody is 25 NTUs or less are not considered sipnifcant,
5) The inlet headwalls will be constructed prior to any backfilling activities and be structurally tight
so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials.
6) Prior to any land -disturbing activity associated with the upgrading of SR1316, appropriate
erosion and sedunentation control devices, measures, or structures shall be used to prevent
sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands and watercourses (e.g., silt fence, diversion
swales/berms, sand fence, etc.).
7) All fill materials will be obtained from a highground source,
8) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities,
9) The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
J;XIO) No excavated or fill niatorials will be placed at any time In any marsh or surrounding waters
outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawings.
11) A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided on all exposed areas
withint the shorter of 15 working or 60 calendar days after project completion.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources &74
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary 1:3 E H N F1
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 1, 1995
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
NC Dept. of Transportation
Planning & Environmental Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Sir:
FEB 0 8 1595
This letter is with reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act
Major Development and state Dredge and Fill permit to replace an existing bridge on SR1316
south of Merriman, Cullie Creek, in Carteret County. Although processing of the 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 April 14, 1995 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,
Jo R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Coordinator
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cc: Ted Tyndall
DCM-Morehead City
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 1I�ANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT 111
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
P. O. Box 721
Williamston, N. C. 27892
April 26. 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Ted Tyndall
FROM: R. L. Spence e
SUBJECT: Permit 38-95, SR 1316
Bridge No. 86, Carteret County
In reference to Item 5 under additional conditions for the
above permit that was discussed with you at our meeting April 19,
1995, NCDOT Bridge Maintenance would like to construct a
temporary wall between each pipe line to prevent the backfilling
from spilling beyond the end of the proposed pipe. The wall
would be constructed of timber with a tight fit around the pipe
and bottom. The proposed permanent headwall will be a fabric
placed on the fill and rip rap installed at both ends of the
pipe.
This crossing is located on a dead end road. One way
traffic will be maintained over a ramp. The above method of
backfilling will speed up our operation and shorten the time
required for traffic moving one way.
If you need any further information, please call me.
RLS/bc
cc: Mr. Jimmy D. Lee, P. E.
Mr. Aaron Everett
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA28402-1890
INREPLYNEFERTO April 19, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199501259 and State Permit No. 38-95
Mr. B. J. O Quinn
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Planning and Environmental Branch
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
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Reference your application for a Department of the Army (DA) permit to
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discharge fill matri&l in 0.22 acres of waters/wetlands of Cullie Creek,
associated with replacement of Bridge No. 86 on S.R. 1316, south of Merrimon,
Carteret County, North Carolina.
Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of general permit No. CESAW-CO80-N-000-0291.
Therefore, you may commence construction activity in strict accordance with
applicable State authorization and the enclosed plan. Failure to comply with
the State authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in
civil and/or administrative penalties.
If there is a need to extend the duration of this Federal authorization
or if any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered
conditions or for any other reason, a written request for renewal of
authorization or plans revised to show any change must be sent promptly to
this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management prior to
continuing work or performing any change or alteration. Such action is
necessary as specific renewal of authorization must be obtained or revised
plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified. A request for
extension of authorization must be received no later that thirty (30) days
prior to expiration of the permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Scott McLendon, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

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Copies Furnished with enclosure:
Director, Atlantic Marine Center
National Ocean Service
ATTN: MOA 232X1
439 West York Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1114
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV
Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Wallace R. Sherron, Director
State Property Office
North Carolina Department of
Administration
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003
W• Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL/PROCESSING RECORD �ry� 3n
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A) APPLICANT: North Carolina Department of Transportation COUNTY: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT: SR1316 south of Merrimon, Cullie Creek
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: November 16, 1994
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES ( ) - 1 q - Q 5)
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES( )_ 11- q S)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ted Tyndall DISTRICT OFFICE: Morehead
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IN RALEIGH:
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D:
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO:
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: �- 30- 9,Zj
MAIL OUT DATE:
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE
FEE REC'D: $
END OF NOTICE DATE: /- / D - Q S
DEED REC'D:
ON:
150 DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE:
FED. COMMENTS REC'D:
DENY
DRAFT ON
AGENCY
DATE COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS
YES NO
NOTES
Coastal Management Dist. Office
Div. of Community Assistance
Land Quality Section
Div. of Env. Management
State Property Office
Div. of Archives & History
Div. of Env. Health
Div. of Highways
Wildlife Resources Commission
Div. of Water Resources
Div. of Marine Fisheries

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
February 14, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199501259
Mr. B. J. O'Quinn
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Planning and Environmental Branch
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
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Reference your application for Department of the Army (DA) authorization
to discharge fill material in the waters/wetlands of Cullie Creek, associated
with replacement of Bridge No. 86 on S.R. 1316, south of Merrimon, Carteret
County, North Carolina.
After review of your proposal, by letter of January 31, 1995 (copy
enclosed), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommended denial of
your application unless an approved compensatory mitigation plan is part of
the permit and information is provided to them to verify that the proposed
culverts will not impede access of fishery resources to the upper reaches of
Cullie Creek.
Our administrative process provides you the opportunity to propose a
resolution and/or to rebut any and all objections before a final decision is
made. In this regard, I would appreciate hearing from you on or before
February 24, 1995.
Mr. Scott McLendon of my staff, telephone [phone], is responsible
for processing your application and is available to assist you in coordinating
with the NMFS.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufoit, North Carolina 28516
.kE!Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRAwm
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
February 24, 1995
Cliff Winefordner
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28102-1890
MAR 0 8 1995 ,
K. SAMUEL HUNT II I
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 86 on
SR 1316 over Cullie Creek. (COE Action ID.
199501259 and DEM Project No. 941155.)
Dear Sir:
Reference your letter dated February 14, 1995,
requesting that the N.C. Department of Transportation respond
to permit conditions recommended and information requested by
the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
It is our understanding that no evidence exists to
support NMFS' concern that the proposed culverts may reduce
the ability of aquatic species to access the upper reaches of
the creek, and thereby impairing the creeks' nursery area
function. It has been confirmed by David Taylor, District
Manager of the Morehead City Field Office of the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries that Cullie Creek does not
support any population of anadromous fish.
In addition, NCDOT does not propose to mitigate for the
0.17 acres of wetland impacts or the 0.05 acres of impacts to
waters. These impacts are minimal and the impacts associated
with the road widening are primarily to naturalized roadside
ditches of low ecological value. This issue has been
discussed with field staff of the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management and they are not proposing to require mitigation
as a condition of the CAMA permit.
We hope that this letter will address the concerns
raised and allow permitting of this project to move forward.
N

Please contact Robin Little at [phone] if you have any
further questions.
Sincerely,
B. O'$ inn, P.E.
Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Scott McLendon, COE-Wilmington Field Office
Mr. John Parker, DCM
Mr. Larry Hardy,.NMFS-Beaufort
Mr. Charles Jones, DCM-Morehead City Field Office

To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
REVIEWER: GREGSON d-
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKIN i
DATE: January 26, 199$
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING u
PERMIT YR: 94 PERMIT NO.: 941155 COUNTY: Carteret FEE 0 8 Von% r
PROJECT NAME: North Carolina Dept. of Transportation
PROJECT TYPE: Bridge PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A .w.r....au......a......w.r
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: December 16, 1994
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030410
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Cullie Creek
CLASS: SA NSW STREAM INDEX #: 27-128-6-1
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed
WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: SM
WL REQUESTED: 0.17 WL ACR EST: No
WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SBtEET ATTACIiID?: N/A
h S j RECOMMENDATION: Deny
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: No
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to replace the existing bridge over a tributary of
Cullie Creek with three corrugated steel pipe arch culverts.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: Individual
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A
TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: 2,280 sq. ft. WETLAND: 7,453 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? Yes
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? No
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? N/A

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MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
RECOMMENDED CONDMONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: Conversations with
DMF indicate that this portion of the creek is a primary nursery area. It is recommended that
the applicant consider replacement of the existing bridge with a similar structure. This Office
has concerns over the use of culvert pipes in place of bridges especially in tidal creeks. In terms
of aquatic life movement, tidal flushing and filling primary nursery area bottom habitat a
proposal such as this would only further degrade a system ah=dy impacted from past road
construction.
This Office has no objection to the widening of the existing bridge approaches provided that
strict erosion control measures are in place prior to filling.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Ted Tyndall
John Parker

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
31 August 1994
Mr. B. J. O'Quinn
North Carolina Department of Transportation
c/o Ms. Robin M. Little
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Ms. Little:
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This letter is in reference to the 15 August 1994 CAMA Major Permit Application that the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) submitted to this office for the replacement of an
existing bridge structure over Cullie Creek, and for the widening and paving of SR 1316 near Merrimon
in Carteret County. The bridge proposal involves replacing the existing bridge with three 117" X 79"
corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length.
The information provided on the bridge replacement appears thorough and complete, however
there is limited information on the activities involving the widening and paving of the existing dirt road.
This information is essential since the road approaches within a few feet of the open waters of 011ie
Creek. Therefore, additional information must be provided before the application can be accepted as
complete and a review by the agencies can begin. I am returning the application package along with
this request for more information.
Please address the following items:
1) Under 5a.--You propose to replace a bridge and pave a road.
2) Under 5d.--Widening and paving of the road should involve grading and disturbing.
3) Under 5f.--The newly paved road will be impermeable.
4) Under 5g.--What material is to be used for the pavement?
5) Under 51.--Surface runoff?
6) Under 6q.--It appears that the "fill in wetlands" just west of the present bridge site will
be within a few feet of the open waters of Cullie Creek. Please provide a better
explanation as to how the fill will be contained on site. What stabilization efforts are you
proposing? Are guard rails proposed along this section? Additional plat work is needed
to address this concern.
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31 August 1994
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In addition, my field investigation revealed that approximately 500' to 600' west of the existing
bridge, the road right-of-way approaches the open waters of Cullie Creek. How much and what kind
of land -disturbing activity is proposed within this right-of-way. How close will the wider and paved
road be to the creek? This area does not appear on any platwork. Please address this omission.
After the above items have been addressed, please resubmit the application package to this office
for processing. If you have any questions, please contact me at 919-726-7021.
Sincerely,
M. Ted Tyndall
Field Representative
ENCLOSURES
cc: 001OWYN)MW
John Parker
Scott McLendon - COE, Wilmington

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA .
DEPAIGMEfP T OF TTVNSPORTATION
)AMES B. HUhrr. f It DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GQWMUR M. BOXZ20L RALEIGH. N.0 2761137A1
February 24, 1995
N.C. Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C.•27626-0535
A. "UEL HUNT I I I
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SUBJECT: Ca
Ateret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 86 on
SR 1316 over Cullie Creek..(COE Action ID.
199301259 and DEM Project No. 941155.)
Dear Mr. Dorneyt
Reference your letter dated February 6, 19951 requesting
that -the N.C. Department of Transportation respond to
concerns specified In that letter that could result in denial
of the requested 401 Certification.
We have confirmed with David Taylor, District Manager of
the Morehead City Field Office of the N.C. Division 'of Marine
Fisheries, that Cullie Greek °does not'serve as habitat for
any population of anadromous fish, therefore removal of that
use is not an issue.
Because there are no impacts to snadromous fish and
minimal impacts to wetlands and waters, we do not intend to
replace the existing bridge with a bridge. The comparative
cost of a bridge to the proposed culverts is estimated at
$75,000 versus $28,000, respectively. Furthermore, long-term
maintenance costs for culverts are minimal while bridges cost
approximately $2000 a year to maintain. The existing bridge
is located in a curve, thus the wider road section over the.
pipes will allow a wider shoulder, thus improving the safety
for the public. The crossing itself cannot be eliminated,
thus there are no practicable alternatives to this project as
proposed.
We hope that this letter will address the concerns
raised and allow permitting of this project to move forward.
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Please contact Robin Little at [phone] if you have any
further questions.
Sincerely, 11
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Assi nt 8 nch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Jim Gregson, DEN -Wilmington Regional office
Mr. Scott McLendon, COED -Wilmington Field Office
Mr. John Parker, DCM
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DEPARTMENT OF TAANspon `[ oN
)AMES B. HUNT, f iL DIVISION OF NlGH1.VAY5
Govnwort ria BOX 2520). PAHIGH, NC 27611-5201
February 24, 1995
Cliff, Winefordner
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28102--1890
R. SAMUEL HUNT Ill
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 36 on
SR 1316 over Cullie Creek. (COE Action ID.
1.99501259 and DEM Project No. 941155.)
Dear Sir:
Reference your letter dated February 14, 1995,
requesting that the N.C. Department of Transportation respond
to permit conditions recommended and information requested by
the National*Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
It is our understanding that no evidence exists to
support NMFS' concern that the proposad culverts may reduce
the ability of aquatic species to access the upper reaches of
the creek, and thereby impairing the creeks' nursery area
function. it has been confirmed by David Taylor, District
Manager of the Morehead City Field office of the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries that Cullie Creek does not
support any population of anadromous fish.
in addition, NCDOT does not propose to mitigate for the
0.17 acres of wetland impacts or the 0.05 acres of impacts to
waters. These impacts are minimal and the impacts associated
with the road widening are primarily 'to naturalized roadside
ditches of low ecological value. This issue has been
discussed with field staff of the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management and they are not proposing to require mitigation
as a condition of the CANA permit.
We hope that this letter will address the concerns
raised and allow permitting of this project to move forward.
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further questions.
[phone] if you have any
Sincerely,
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Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Scott McLendon, COE-Wilmington Field Office
Mr. Jelin, Parker, DCM
Mr. Lax'ry Hardy,.NMFS-Beaufort
Mr. Charles Jones, DCM-Morehead City Field Office
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
FROM: M. Ted Tyndall
SUBJECT: Field Recommendation and Conditions for the North Carolina Department of
Transportation's project on SR 1316 over 011ie Creek south of Merrimon,
Carteret County
DATE: January 18, 1995
A quick glance at the amount of coastal wetlands being impacted by this proposed
project is initially shocking. However, a closer look reveals that a good percentage includes
jurisdictional wetlands within the roadside ditches along both sides of the dirt road. There is
no doubt that the bridge is in poor condition and needs replacing. The applicant has not
proposed any mitigation for the impact to the wetlands. However, since the applicant has
also proposed to upgrade SR 1316 at the same time they work on the creek crossing, new
roadside ditches will need to be dug and over time it can be expected that they too will
become vegetated with coastal wetland species. Thus I believe the overall impact will not be
nearly as great as the numbers indicate. All things considered, I have no objections to the
proposed project with the following conditions:
1. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within
waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
2. No excavated or fill material will be placed at anytime in any marsh or surrounding
waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the work plat(s).
3. In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly
increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
4. A silt screen will be placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site
prior to any excavation and not removed until 24 hours after the completion of all
excavation.
5. The inlet headwalls will be constructed prior to any backfilling activities.
and be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials.
6. Prior to initiating any land -disturbing activity associated with the upgrading of SR
1316, appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices, measures, or structures
shall be used to prevent sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands and
watercourses (e.g., silt fence, diversion swales/berms, sand fence, etc.).

Parker memo
19 January 1995
Page 2
A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided on all
exposed areas within the shorter of 15 working or 60 calendar days after project
completion.
cc: Charles S. Jones
Cliff Winefordner, COE

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TO: John Parker
FROM: Kathy Vinson
SUBJECT: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application,
North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Bridge #86,
SR1316, Carteret County
DATE: January 11, 1995
NCDOT proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117' X 79'
corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length and
upgrade and pave SR 1316.
The project site is located on SR 1316 near Merrimon on a tributary
of Cullie Creek, a tributary of Adam's Creek, in Carteret County.
Waters at the site are classified as SA/NSW and are closed to the
harvesting of shellfish. The area is not a Primary Nursery Area.
AECs impacted by the project include Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine
Shoreline, Estuarine Waters, and Public Trust Areas.
I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the 1991
Carteret County Land Use Plan (LUP) Update, as amended September
23, 1993, and offer the following comments.
The general area of the project is classified as Rural, while the
AECs impacted by the proposal are classified as Conservation.
Applicable policies contained in the amended LUP include Resource
Production and Management Policies for Marine Resource Areas (Page
IV-11). With certain exceptions, none of which appear to be
applicable to this project, Carteret County supports the use
standards for estuarine and public trust areas.
Economic and Community Development Policies include those for
Stormwater (Page IV-13). This section of the Plan states that
Carteret County supports the policy that all NCDOT projects should
be designed to limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into
estuarine waters. Policies regarding the County's Commitment to
State and Federal Programs are discussed on Page IV-16. Carteret
County is generally receptive to state and federal programs which
provide improvements to the county, especially the NCDOT road and
bridge improvement programs, which the Plan notes are very
important to the County.
Regarding development in. Coastal Wetlands, the LUP notes that
except as prohibited in the policies section of the plan,
development allowed by the 7H Use Standards will be allowed in
areas identified by the NC Division of Coastal Management as

coastal wetlands. I can find no policy in the amended LUP which
would appear to prohibit this project.
Based on the above policies and land classifications, this project
appears to be consistent with the amended 1991 Carteret County Land
Use Plan, provided all state use standards can be met. Also, note
should be made by the applicant of the County's desire that all
NCDOT projects limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into
estuarine waters.
CC: Preston Pate
Charles Jones
Ted Tyndall

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, SR 1316 south of Merrimon, Cullie Creek
Photo Index - 1990: 3 205 8, P-10,11,12 1984: Not Available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2708700 Y: 435100 Merrimon Quad LR
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - April 27, 1994 and August 26, 1994
Was Applicant Present - 4/27/94 YES: R/9610a rrn
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Rece
Complete - Noven
Office - Moreheat
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservat#
(B)
AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES, CW
(C)
Water Dependent: YES
(D)
Intended Use: Public Transportation
(E)
Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F)
Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - Culverts
(G)
Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 0
Source - DCM files
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HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
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[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Juncus roemerianus, SSpartina
253 ft2
7,453 fP
cynosuroides, and Twha sp.
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands
Open water
2,280 ftz
2,280 ft2
Other
F
High Ground
1,457 ft2
15,000 ff
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 24,733 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SA/NSW Open: NO
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117" X 79"
corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length and upgrade and pave SR 1316.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
North Carolina Department of Transportation/Carteret County
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION.
Project Setting
The project is located on SR 1316 near Merrimon on a tributary of 011ie Creek
in Carteret County. 011ie Creek is a tributary to Adam's Creek. A 40'-long existing
wooden bridge currently spans the tributary. Vertical clearance under the bridge is
only 18" to 24". The tributary flows in a northerly direction and reaches 011ie Creek
approximately 275' downstream from the bridge. Approximately 500' to 600' west of
the bridge location, Cullie Creek turns and "parallels the existing roadway. For
approximately 100', the creek approaches within-15' to 18' of the roadside ditch. An
extensive brackish marsh system vegetated with black needlerush Juncus roemerianusl
dominates the area. Patches of giant cordgrass S artina cvnosuroidesl can be found
scattered throughout the marsh. The roadside ditches are vegetated with salt meadow
grass (S. patens , bulrush (Scirpus sp.), and cattail (kpha sp.). Neither this tributary
of Cullie Creek nor Cullie Creek itself are designated as a Primary Nursery Area.
Both creeks are Class SA NSW waters. The area is not open to shellfishing.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117" by 79"
corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length, and to upgrade and
pave SR 1316. The project includes "preping" an area 70' X 57' (the site of the
existing bridge) for installation of the three culverts. The "preping" process involves
excavating the area to a depth of -7' below MHW, installing the three culverts,
constructing the inlet headwalls, and backfilling the area with sand and stone.
Approximately 600 yds' of fill is proposed to be placed below the mean high water
line. In addition, the applicant proposes to upgrade and pave the road, providing two
10' lanes with 6'-wide shoulders.
Anticipated Impacts
The project as proposed would involve the following AECs: Coastal Wetlands,
Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas, and the Estuarine Shoreline. Excavation and
filling activities within the 70' X 57' area where the culverts are to be placed, directly
removes approximately 253 ft' of Coastal Wetlands and approximately 2,280 ft2 of
aquatic habitat in creek bottom (Public Trust Area). Approximately 1,457 ft' of high
ground (Estuarine Shoreline) would also be affected by the excavating and filling
activities. These excavation and filling activities would probably result in. short-term
and localized turbidity within the Estuarine Waters of the tributary to Cullie Creek.
Also at the same time, the applicant proposes to upgrade and pave the road. This

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
North Carolina Department of Transportation/Carteret County
PAGE /f 3
activity would destroy another 7,200 ft2 of Coastal Wetlands as a result of the
placement of fill for the 6'-wide road shoulders. In addition, approximately 15,000 ft2
of high ground (existing dirt road) would be graded and paved. These filling activities
approach within 15' of the Estuarine Waters of 011ie Creek and therefore increase the
potential for short-term, localized turbidity as well as for long-term increased runoff
into Cullie Creek. The applicant proposes to implement Best Management Practices to
minimize any adverse effects which may be caused by project -related sedimentation.
Specifically, the applicant proposes to install a silt fence at the top of the back slope of
the proposed roadway ditch from the bridge location to a point where the edge of the
creek is more than 75' from the excavation and filling activities.
Prepared by M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - 13 December 1994

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all anticipated development activities,
including construction, excavation,
filling, paving, land clearing, and storm -
water control. If the requested information
is not relevant to your project, write
N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLSCANT
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation
ATTN: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn
Address P. O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Bridge No. 66,
Carteret County
c. If the applicant is not the landowner,
also give the owner's name and address.
2 LOCATSON OF
PROPOSED PROSSCT
a. Street addressor secondary road number
SR 1316
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Merrimon
c. County Carteret
d. Is proposed work within city limits or
planning jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Cullie Creek
DES CRSPTSON AND
PLANNED USE OF
PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you
propose (for example, building a home,
motel, marina, bulkhead, or pier). Replace
_existing bridge with 3-117"x79" CM pipe -
arch approximately 60' long and upgrade
and pave SR 1316.
3/91
If you plan to build a marina, also
complete and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C. Will the project be for community, private
or commercial use?
Public Transportation
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Public Transportation
4 LAND AND WATER
Cunu aCTERS STSCS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
Estimated 5'.from USGS Quad Map. Plats are
drawn from assumed datum.
d.-Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Sand and muck
e. Vegetation on tract Coastal wetland
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
g. What is the LAMA Land Use Plan
Classification of the site (Consult the
local land use plan.)
Conservation
_ Transitional
_
_ Developed
_ Community
X Rural
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA NSW
j. Has a professional archaeological survey
been carried No If so
by whom? �� r ,n
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes
and.land development.
a. Type and number of building, facilities,
or structures proposed
N/A
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential
units and the units per'acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
e. If the proposed project will disturb more
than one acre of land, the Division of
Land Resources must receive an erosion and
sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If
applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division
of Land Resources? N/A
m. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to
maintain established public beach access -
ways or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what
will be the elevation above mean sea level
of the first habitable floor? N/A
6 EXCAVAT2ON AND FSLL
SNFOT2MATSON
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed
excavation or fill activities (excluding
bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7).
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75
feet of mean high water to be covered by
impermeable surfaces, such as pavement, Access channel
buildings, rooftops. (MLW) or (NWL)
N/A
Boat basin
g. List the materials, such as mari, paver
stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used Other (break -
for paved surfaces. water, pier, SITE
_N/A boat ramp, PREP
rock jetty)
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management Fill placed in
plan been submitted to the Division of wetland or below
Environmental Management? N/A MHW
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or Upland fill
waste water treatment facilities. areas
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or
local approval? N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities
Length Width Depth
+70'
+57'
Average
4'
+600'
+12'
Foo
+25'1.
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards +/-600 cubic yards
c. Type of material Sand and muck
d. Does the area to be excavated include
marshland, swamps, or other wetlands?
1. Describe location and type of discharges to e. High ground
waters of the state (for example, surface N/A
runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/
commercial effluent, "wash down"). N/A
in cubic yards
u

f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months,
in feet N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area Upland d. Type of bulkhead material _ N/A
site located above wetlands
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? below mean high water N/A
N/A If no, attach a -
letter granting permission from the owner. f. Type of fill material N/A
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where? 8 2UDD=T2O142XT- =NFORMaT=OIQ
j. Does the disposal area include any marsh-
land, swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards +/-160 cu yds
below OHW, total = 1310 cu yds
m. Type of fill material Sand and stone
n. Source of fill material Local borrow pit
above wetlands
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or
other wetlands? yes
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
+/- 600' x +/- 12'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept
on site and erosion controlled?
NCDOT standard erosion control methods
r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? backhoe, dumptruck, and
other normal roadway construction equipment
In addition to the completed application form,
the following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only)
or other instrument under which the applicant
claims, title to the affected property. If the
applicnt is not claiming to be the owner of
said property, then forward a copy of the deed
or°ether instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to
carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view, and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in
black ink on an 8 1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer
to Coastal Resources Commission.Rule 7J.0203
for a detailed description).
Please note that original drawings are preferred
and only high quality copies will be accepted.
Blue -line prints or other larger plats are
acceptable only if 18 high quality copies are
provided by applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use
of larger drawings.) A site or location map
is a part of plat requirements and it must be
sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel
S. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
equipment to project site? No If yes, county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the
explain steps that will be taken to like.
lessen environmental impacts.
Equipment will be transported to site via
existing DOT roads. A stormwater management plan, if applicable,
that may have been developed in consultation
with the Division of Environmental Management.
7 SHOREL=NE I'
STABSL=Z,�TSON J A list of the names and complete addresses of
L The adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners.
a. Length of bulkhead or riprip-- "' —` These individuals have 30 days in which to submi-
comments on the proposed project to the Division,
b. Average distance waterward of mean high of Coastal Management and should be advised by
water or normal water level the applicant of that opportunity. .

Name Canal Land Lmt.
Address P. O. Box 830 9 CERT2F=CAT2ON AND
Conway SC 29526 PERM=SS=ON TO
ENTER ON T.AND
Name H. D. Carraway Jr. Any permit issued in response to this applicatioi
Address Route 3 Box 768 will allow only the development described in the
Beaufort NC 28516 application. The project will be subject to
conditions and restrictions contained in the
permit.
Name Edward B. Tapscott
Address P. O. Box 32
Beaufort, NC 28516
A list of previous state or federal permits
issued for work on the project tract. Include
permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources to cover the costs of processing
the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public
funds, attach a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant,
and do in fact, grant permission to represent-
atives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection
with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of
prop ect .
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 0"" Wz----- WAN*■MIS
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
Box 601, S. Glenburnie Road
New Bern, N. C. 28560
November 10, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Jerry L. Lindsey, P.E.
Regional Hydraulics Engineer
FROM: Aaron C. Everett
District Engineer
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Secondary Road Construction Project in
Carteret County - SR 1316 (Royal Road)
This is to provide information requested by Mr. M. Ted Tyndall, Field
Representative, DENHR, in his letter dated August 31, 1994. The
additional information is relative to subject construction project activities
near the proposed bridge replacement location at Cullie Creek. This
information was inadvertently omitted in the original permit application.
The area of concern is where Cullie Creek, after leaving the bridge site
running in a northerly direction, turns and paralleh the roadway, then
approaches the roadway coming within 15' - 18' of the proposed roadway
ditch. This area is approximately 100' in length and located approximately
500' west of the Cullie Creek bridge.
Please find attached revised plan drawing and cross-section copies for your
review. It is proposed to install silt fence at the top of the back slope of the
proposed roadway ditch from the bridge location to where the edge of
creek distance from excavation activities is greater than 75 feet.
If 1 can be of further assistance, please advise.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
August 12, 1994
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 86 on SR
1316 over Cullie Creek,. South of Merrimon.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace Bridge No. £6 over Cullie Creek on SR 1316, south
of Merrimon. The proposed action will involve replacing the
existing bridge structure with three 117" by 79" corrugated
steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length. This
bridge replacement will take place on existing alignment and
local traffic will be detoured along existing roadways. The
entire length of the roadway will be upgraded and paved, to
provide two ten foot lanes with six foot shoulders, in order
to improve safety parameters.
Fill in wetlands will be approximately 0.171 acres and
below ordinary high water will total 0.05 acres in salt marsh
habitat. Excavation in wetlands will be less than 0.01 acres
and excavation below ordinary high water will be
approximately 600 cubic yards. Upgrading and paving SR 1316
will require approximately 600' by 12' area of fill in
wetlands in order to provide adequate shoulder width, 2:1
slopes and to provide safe roadway design. The additional
width is needed to provide two 10' lanes with 6' shoulders
throughout the length of the project. Best management
practices will be implemented to minimize any adverse effects
which may be caused by project -related sedimentation.
NCDOT is requesting that the proposed work be authorized
under the appropriate Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
permit. By copy of this letter, NCDOT is requesting that the
above -mentioned activities be authorized under the
appropriate 404 permit by the COE. DEH will begin their
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permitting process at the time of the CAMA Public Notice.
Included for your information is a permit application and
permit drawings (3 pages). A processing fee of $250 and fee
transmittal letter are also enclosed. (Check 4596518-1031)
If we may be of further assistance, or if you require
any additional information, please contact Robin M. Little at
[phone].
Sincerely, ,
qB n, PE
Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and•,Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. Charles Pigott, DCM Field Representative
District Engineer, COE
Mr. David Lekson, COE Field Representative
Mr. Jimmy.Lee, PE, Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, structure Design
Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Resident Engineer

State of North Carolina IV
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 •
Division of Coastal Management )A
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor r� era
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C) E H N Ft
Roger N. Schecter, Director
December 14, 1994
Carteret News -Times
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 1679
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: Public Notice - North Carolina Department of Transportation
Dear Sir:
Please publish the attached Notice in the Friday, December 16, 1994, issue of the
Carteret News -Times.
The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication
prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the
published notice, and an original invoice to Dedra A. Blackwell, Division of Coastal
Management, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please
contact me at our Morehead City office.
Sincerely,
pccx
M. Ted Tyndall
Field Representative
MTT/dh
Enclosure
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Dedra A. Blackwell
Charles S. Jones
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NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public
notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation of Raleigh in Wake County, filed an application on November
16, 1994, for a permit from 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 the applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with
three 117" X 79" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length and upgrade
and pave SR 1316.
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 at the office of M. Ted Tyndall, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C., [phone], and/or the
office of Rick Shiver, Division of Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field
Office, Wilmington, N.C., [phone].
The Division of Environmental Management p poses to take final action on this
water quality certification on or before January 10, 19W The issuance of the CAMA Major
Development permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this projected date
depending upon the nature of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may
result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Roger N. Schecter,
Director, Division of Coastal Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
January 5, 1994 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and to Preston Howard,
Director, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611,
prior to December 31, 1994 for consideration in the water quality certification decision.
Later comments on the CAMA 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
provided upon request.
PUBLISHED ON: Friday, December 16, 1994

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
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December 14, 1994
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application
for State approval for development on property located in Carteret County on SR 1316 south of
Merrimon adjacent Cullie Creek. It was received on November 16, 1994, and appears to be
adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is January
30, 1995. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary
to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline
stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this
letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be
provided on or about the 75th day.
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. Please contact me if you have any
questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or
comments from reviewing agencies.
Cordially yours,
i/ K"
M. Ted Tyndall
Field Representative
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Charles S. Jones
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 1�
Division of Marine Fisheries _
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Robert J. Jamieson, Interim Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
FROM: David Taylor ar
DATE: January 30, 1995
SUBJECT: CULLIE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND PAVING OF SR 1316
The Division of Marine Fisheries recommends that the existing bridge over
Cullie Creek be replaced with a bridge instead of the three steel culverts.
Cullie Creek is a primary nursery area by virtue of its being tributary to Cedar
Creek, [15A NCAC 3R .0003 (8) (b) (vii)] and serves as an area important to the
development of juvenile finfish, crabs and shrimp: The marsh surrounding Cullie
Creek provides nutrients and serves as a sediment trap to reduce turbidity in
that system. The potential for culverts to become filled with sediment and
impede water flow could have a negative effect on the flushing of the marsh.
Due t-o the excessive fill of sensitive wetlands associated with the
widening..and paving of SR 1316, it is recommended that the pavement and shoulders
be only as wide as the existing disturbance. Installation of silt curtains
during construction is absolutely essential for the reduction of turbidity from
the fill activities.
Based on the above, the .Division objects to the project as proposed and
recommends the changes as stated above.
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P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-0769 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resourc f9
MvIsion of Environmental Manog n
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretory
A. Preston Howard%Jr., P.E.. Director
February 6. 1995
Mr. Barney O'Quirm
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC DOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, MC, 27611
Project # 941155
Dear Mr O'Quirm
The Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section has reviewed your plans
for the discbarge of fill material into 0-17 acres of waters and/or wetlands located at Bridge 0 38,
Cullie Crack in Carteret County for bridge replacement with culverts. Based on this review, we. have
identified significant uses which would be removed by ibis project. These uses are use of the stream
by.anadmmous fish Furthermore, insufficient evidence is present in our files to conclude lbat your
Project must be built as planned in wfi= and/or wetlands. Therefom, we are moving toward denial
of your 401 Certificaton as required by 15A NCAC 2B.0109. Until we. receive additional
information, we ate requesting (try copy of this loiter) that the U.S. Army Corps. of Eagineers-niWor
the N.C. Division of Coastal Management place your project an administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position Heat your project must be
constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters
and/or wetlands, Specifically can YOU wnsmrct your stream crossing with a bridge? Any
documentation such as maps and narrative that you can supply to address alternative designs for your
project may be helpful in. our review of your 401 Certification. Please respond within two weeks of
the date Of this letter by sending a copy of this Information to me and one copy to our Mr. Jim
Gregson at the Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension. Wilmington. N.C.
28405-3845_
Sincerely.
pCerdfi adon Program
941155.nty.
cc: Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Wilmington Office Corps of Bngureers
Central Files
John Parker; DCM
P.O. Box 2953 Weigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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