NCDOT 151-91 Feltons Creek

Pen.:ieciass
Permit Number
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources
and
Coastal Resources Commission
hermit
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental
pursuanttoNCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued
authorizing development in Carteret County
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at SR1300 crossi
1991
151-91
This permit, issued on December 20 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.
1) Compensatory mitigation will be provided in accordance with the permit
plans. Prior to commencement of work, the N. C. Dept. of Transportation
will submit a plan, for review and approval by the U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), in consultation with the Div. of Coastal Management and key state
reviewing agencies, for vegetating and monitoring the marsh restoration
areas. The plan will include planting of blackneedle rush at sufficient
densities to ensure that vegetative cover of at least 75 percent is
achieved within 2 years of establishment of the marsh elevation.
2) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in
trace quantities.
3) The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials
within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
(See attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the
issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work
initiation or continuance, as the case may be.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
Personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not
covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
Uecember 31. 1994
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 DERNR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
ogeen
N. S , Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

NC Dept. of Transportation
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit #151-91
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4) No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any marsh or
surrounding waters, outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated
on the workplat.
5) 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 50 NTUs or less are not considered significant.
NOTE: The Division of Environmental Management authorized this project
under General Water Quality Certification No. 1734.

APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL/PROCESSING RECORD 1
A) Applicant: North Carolina Department of Transportation County: Carteret
Location of Project: SR1300, Feltons Creek, Beaufort
Date Application Received Complete by Field: September 24, 1991
Field Recommendation: Attached X To be Forwarded
Field Representative: Charles Pigott
District Manager Review:
B) Date Application Received in Raleigh:
�v: .
Public Notice Rec'd:
Adj. Rip. Prop Notices Rec'd:
Application Assigned to:
C) 75 Day Deadline:
Mail Out Date:
D)
Federal Due Date:
Permit Final Action: Issue
District Office: Morehead City
Fee Rec'd: $
End of Notice Date:
Deed Rec'd:
on
150 Day Deadline:
State Due Date:
Fed. Comments Rec'd on
Deny Draft on
AGENCY
DATE C MMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS
YES NO
NOTES
Coastal Management District Office
Division of Comm. Assistance
Land Quality Section
Div. of Env. Management
State Property Office
Div. of Archives h History
Div. of Env. Health
Div. of Highways
Wildlife Resources Commission
Div. of Water Resources
Div. of Marine Fisheries

To: John Dorney
Planning Brhnch `
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CANA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
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PROJECT NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Feltons Creek Bridge Replacement SR 1300
COUNTY: Carteret Project #: 91661
STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Feltons Creek
CLASS: SA
OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D:
IF YES, DATE APPROVED: No
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing to replace the
existing Bridge over Fe ton reek.
REVIEWER: Gregson DINT NOTI No -'
DATE APP. REC'D: 91/10/16 RE ENDATION: Issue
RETURNED:
RESUBMITTED:
INITIAL REPORT
FINAL REPORT: 91/10/31
(ISSUE/DENY/OTHER)
WATER QUALITY CERT. (4011
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: General Certification #1734 for Bridge
Reconstruction
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A
(EXISTING, PROPOSED, SEPTIC TANK ETC.)
TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A
(DEM, DHS, COUNTY)
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL: WATER: 1,175 sq. ft.
WETLAND: 3,190 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? No
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? No
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? Yes
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.)

91661.00T
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: That the project
be done in such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the
immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU.
JHG:91661.00T
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Charles O. Pigott

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
3411 Arendell Street • Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary October 23, 1991 Director
Carteret News -Times
Legal Advertisement Section
P. O. Box 1679
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: Public Notice - NCDOT/SR1300/Feltons Creek
Dear Sir:
Please publish the attached Notice in the Sunday, October
27, 1991, 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,
Charles O. Pigott
Field Representative
COP/dh
Enclosure
cc: John Parker
Dedra A. Blackwell
Charles S. Jones
Preston Howard, DEM
P.O Box 769, Morehead City North Carolina 28557 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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, filed an application on September 24, 1991, 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 is proposing to
replace the existing bridge over Feltons Creek with a new one,
fill an existing ditch and excavate a new one, and fill wetlands
in conjunction with a new approachway on SR1300, near -the
community of North River, 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 at the office of
Charles Pigott, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, •N6C.,
919/726-7021, and/or the office of Preston Howard, Division of
Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field Office,
Wilmington, N.C., [phone].
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take
final action on this water quality certification on or before
November 21, 1991. 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
November 16, 1991 for consideration in the LAMA permit decision,
and to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Environmental Management, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to November 11, 1991 for
consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later
comments on the LAMA 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: Sunday, October 27, 1991

MEMORANDUM:
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: CHARLES O. PIGOTT
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION -
NCDOT - SR1300, FELTONS CK, BEAUFORT, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 1991
I have no objections to the proposed project and offer the
following conditions:
1. The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants,
except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic
materials, or unsightly debris will not be used.
2. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or
fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not
authorized.
3. No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in
any marsh or surround waters, outside of the alignment of
the fill area indicated on the workplat(s).
4. The permittee will maintain the authorized work in good
condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions
of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this
requirement if he abandons the project without having the
permit transferred to a third -party.
COP/dh
CC: Charles S. Jones
Cliff Winefordner, COE

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE SR1300, Feltons Ck, Beaufort, Carteret Co
PHOTO INDX: 1989: NOT AVAILABLE 1984: 39-1418, B-20
STATE PLANE COORDINATES: X: 2708600 Y: 398000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CAMA X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 9-26-91 10-3-91
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED September 24, 1991
OFFICE Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Carteret County
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Limited Transition/Conservation
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP NONE
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS X
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER —
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING N/A
PLANNED N/A
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING highway bridge
PLANNED new bridge
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION N/A SOURCE N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(approachways).
Juncus roemerianus; Spartina 3190 sq.ft.
alterniflora; Spartina (new drainage ditch)
patens; Distichlis spicata 940 sq.ft.
(B) NON -VEGETATED WETLANDS:
existing ditch 1175 sq.ft.
(C) OTHER:
highground returned
to wetlands 6000 sq.ft.
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: 11,305 sq.ft.
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NCDOT wishes to replace existing bridge with new
bridae. fill in existing canal, re -dig a canal plus the approaches

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - NCDOT - SR1300, CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The project site is located on
SR1300, approximately 2.7 miles north of the intersection of
US Highway 70, east of Beaufort, Carteret County. The
present bridge spans Feltons Creek, a small brackish water
tributary of North River. This bridge was originally
constructed in 1940 and has an overall length of 47' with a
roadway width of 291. The vertical clearance of the bridge
over Feltons Creek -is approximately 2=' MLW and it does not
appear that navigation occurs underneath the structure. The
existing approachways immediately adjacent to the bridge
have an approximately 19' wide pavement and a narrow road
shoulder which grades into adjacent wetlands vegetation. On
the northeast quadrant, an unapproved boat launching area
exists and on the northwest quadrant, an approximately 5'
wide ditch was excavated in wetlands many years ago and
provides drainage for upland properties. Coastal wetlands
adjacent to the roadway consists primarily of Juncus
roemerianus marsh with scattered amounts of Spartina patens,
Spartina alterniflora, and Distichlis spicata.
Feltons Creek has been designated as 'SA' and a Primary
Nursery Area, and are closed to the harvesting of shellfish.
NCDOT is proposing to remove the existing bridge and replace
it with a new structure which would be approximately 90'
long x 28' wide. A 22' pavement with 6' shoulders are
proposed on the approaches for a distance of 300' on each
side of the bridge. The new bridge alignment would be
shifted slightly to the west so that one (1) lane of traffic -
could be maintained on the existing bridge during
construction activities. Because of this shift in bridge
and roadway alignments, approximately 3,200 sq.,ft. of
coastal wetlands would be filled. Additionally,
approximately 235 ln. ft. of an existing drainage ditch on
the northwest side of the rodd would be filled. A new
drainage ditch (approximately 235' long x 4' wide) would be
excavated parallel to the old ditch alignment. This new
drainage ditch would be excavated through primarily Juncus
roemerianus marsh. The DOT is also proposing to lower the
elevation.of approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of highground road
shoulder to adjacent wetlands elevations.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The project as proposed will result in
approximately 3,200 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands vegetated
primarily with Juncus roemerianus marsh (and including
Spartina alterniflora, Spartina patens, and Distichlis
spicata) being filled in conjunction with the relocated
approachways. An existing drainage ditch, measuring
approximately 235' long x 5' wide would also be filled

FIELD
REPORT - NCDOT - SR1300, CARTERET COUNTY
with approximately 85 cu. yds. of fill material being placed
below the MHW line. A new ditch would be excavated through
approximately 940 sq. ft. of Juncus roemerianus marsh. The
applicant has indicated that approximately 7,100 sq. ft. of
existing highground road shoulders would be excavated to
elevations matching adjacent wetlands vegetation. •It
appears, however, that approximately 1100 sq. ft. of this
area is presently considered to be coastal wetlands. 1
Vegetative plantings are not proposed.
The new bridge should not create a navigational hindrance
any more than the existing bridge system. An existing
unimproved boat launching area would, however, be
eliminated.
PREPARED BY: CHARLES O. PIGOTT
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 1991

i000N - ram•:.
Plcase type or print. Canfully-dcscribc all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. 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 APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-W-2.
-b Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing pproJJea, new work, or both?
New w6rk
Nor Caro > na De trnent o ranspor ion a Will the project be for community, private, or
a Name L 'JMZo rPh D Pr: commercial use?
Address 'P. O. Box 25201
City_ Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) N/A
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address..
See Permit
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary mad number
SR 1300
b. Citygtrawn ha N%,rrAanRlve (Feltons
Creek) CARTERET
C. County
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Branch of North River (Feltons
Creek)
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a_ Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
orpicr).Bridge replacement Center
line Rev. shifted +/- 17' of
exYstino center line
(Phase construction)
Public transportation
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
u is transportation
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size ofendre tract N/ A
b. Size of individuallot(s) N/A
C. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil t�pe(S) and textures) of tract
HobuBkken murk
C. Vegptationontract Marsh vegetation
f. Man-made features now on tract none
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan CLusifrcation of
the site? (Consult the local land use pIan.)
Conservation
_Developed
_Rural
XX Transitional
Community
Other
IL How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
J. Has a professional archaeological survey been
tanned out for the tract? If so, by whom?
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development. _
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed
N/A
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Drnsity{Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
m. Water supply source N/A
rL If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A sturbed o.
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?
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
If the project is on the oceanfront what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor?
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
coveted in Section 7).
Access channel
(1 1LW) or (NWL)
sp a t Clio concrete Boat basin
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan .Other (bmak-
been submined to the Division of Environmental water, pier,
Management? N/ A boar gip.
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste rock Jetty)
water treatment ¢facilities.
Fill placed in
N / A wedand or below
M11 W
j- have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N / A areas
k. Dscribeexistingtmatmentfacilicks.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state(forexample, surface nrnoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/coinmercial eftlueut, •wash
down-). Surface runoff
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards N / A
c. Type of material N/A.
d. Does the. area to be excavated include ptarshland,
swamps, or other wetlands? N/A REVISED
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yard �A
N/A
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( Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N / A
d. Type of bulkhead material N / A
e. -Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N / A mean high water N / A
If not, anach a letter granting permission from the
owner. L Type of fill material N/A
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N / A
If so. where? 8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland, in addition to the completed application form, the follow -
swam ps/oroater areas?
Aing items must be submitted:
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 105
m. Type of fill
r. Source of fill material suitable borrow
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other hztrun+ent tinder which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlarids? v e s
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
12 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Please note that original drawings art preferred and
Appropriate erosion control
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line.
measures
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
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
(for examplt dragline, backhoe or hydraulic -
dredge)? tandard roadway construction of plat requirements and it must be.sufficiently detailed
equipment
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. include county road�SR) numbers. landmarks. and
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
the like.
to projectsite? _ If yes, explain steps that will
betaken to lessen environmental impacts.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. length of bulkhead or riprap
N/A
b. Avenge distance waterward of mean high water or
normal waterievel N/A
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront(riparian)landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submiteomments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name SEE ATTACHED LIST
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list orprevious state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract Include permit numbers
Pernittee. and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development 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 or public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds. attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any Permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledgq the proposed
activity complies with the State ofNorth Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program
I further certify that I am authorized to grant. and do in
fact, grant permission to fedoral review agencies trepresentatives Of state and
o enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
Project
This is e I da of 9 G( I
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PROPERTY OWNERS
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WILLIAM W. PARKER
P.O. box 153
SUNBURY, N.C. 27979
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P.O. BOX 438
SUFFOLK VA. 23434
LEO.WILSON
P.Q: BOX 714
BEAUFORT,.N.C. 28516
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
3411 Arendell Street • Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary October 11, 1991 Director
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of,Highways
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Goode:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges
receipt of your application for state approval for development of
property located along SR1300 over Feltons Creek, Beaufort, in
Carteret County. It was received on September 24, 1991, and
appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The
projected deadline for making a decision is December 8, 1991. 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 the proposed development. You should
post this notice at a conspicuous point along the 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 the property; or at a point along the
road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into the
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an
incomplete application.
P.O. Box 769, Morehead City North Carolina 28557 Telephone 919L726-7021
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

October 11, 1991
Page #2
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,
Charles O. Pigott
Field Representative
COP/dh
Enclosure
cc: John Parker
Charles S. Jones

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON• NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
September 21, 1990
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: Nationwide Permit No. 23, File No. CESAW-0090-D-
Mr. L. J. Ward, Manager,
Planning and Research Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department
of Transportation .
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
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Reference your letter of September 19, 1990, regarding your plans to
discharge dredged/fill material in the waters/wetlands of a tributary to the
North River, associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 1 on S.R. 1300,
Carteret County, North Carolina, State Project No. 6.503215, B-2010.
As indicated in your letter, the work has been designated as a
"Categorical Exclusion" pursuant to 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, it is
authorized in accordance with the nationwide permit found in 33 CFR
330.5(a)(23).
The effects of the proposed structure on the flood plain should be
considered, in order to comply with Executive Order 11988 and the local flood
plain ordinances.
To facilitate ouv inspection of this work, please provide us the
commencement and proposed completion dates as soon as they become available.
Should you have any questions or comments, contact Mr. Hugh Heine,
Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
tg'Vne Wtlight
hief, Reguatory Branch
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AUG 0 11991

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
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COASTAL RESOURK-1WS COMM.
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
THOMAS J. HARRELSON WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
SECRETARY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
July 22, 1991
Mr. John Parker
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
SUBJECT: Environmental impacts associated with the replacement of a
bridge along SR 1300 over Feltons Creek, Carteret County (TIP No.
B-2010, Project No. 6.503215).
The North Carolina Department of Transportation.(NCDOT) plans
to replace the bridge along SR 1300 over Feltons Creek in Carteret
county. Application is hereby made for this activity. Payment of
the application fee is enclosed. This work has been designated as a
"Categorical Exclusion" pursuant to 23 CFR 771.115(b). The work has
been authorized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in accordance
with the nationwide permit found in 33 CFR 330.5(a)(23). A copy of
the permit is enclosed.
By copy of this letter, we are also requesting issuance of 401
Water Quality Cerification from the N.C. Department of Environmental
Management. Adjacent property owners have been notified by
certified mail. If you have any questions please contact Dennis.
Pipkin at [phone].
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Sincerely,
LRG/dp/sk
L.R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
AUG o 11991
An.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Enclosures: 1. CAMA permit application
2. Vicinity map and plan drawings
3. Permit fee (check number 200564)
4. Copy of Nationwide Permit No. 23.
cc: Distric Engineer, USCOE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. David Foster, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project -Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Design Services
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Jimmy Lee, PE Bridge Maintenance
Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Engineer
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
225 North McDowell Street •Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Roger N. Schecter
Director
Division of Coastal Management
P. O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Telephone: [phone]
October 8, 1990
Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental.Branch
NORTH CAROLiNA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
This is in reference to your letter of September 19, 1990
concerning the Department of Transportation's intent to replace
Bridge #1 over Felton Creek; ,on SR 1330, near the community of
North River, in,Carteret County.-, Please be advised that a CAMA -
and Dredge and Fill Permit will be required for this replacement
project.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
contact me at my Morehead City office.
Sincerely,
Charles S. Jones
District Manager
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cc: 43?feston'P"':Pate; Jr ,I,
John Parker '
Hugh Heine, COE
P.O. Box 27697, RaleO, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
STATE OF NORTH CARODNA-
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
September 19, 1990
District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
DIVISION OF HfGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY. JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
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SEP 21 1990
COASTAL RESOURCES COIAK
Subject: Carteret County, SR 1300, Bridge #1 over Branch of North River (Felton
Creek), State Project 6.503215, B-2010
Attached for your information is a copy of the project planning report for the
subject project. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway Adminis-
tration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b).
Therefore, we do hot anticipate requesting an individual permit but propose to
proceed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with Section 330.5(a (23) of the
Interim Final Rule for Regulatory Programs issued July 22, 1982, by the Corps of
Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.5(b) and 330.6 of these regulations
will be followed in the construction of the project.
!Department
do not anticipate that a permit will be required from the North Carolina
• of Environment, Health and Natural Resources for this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
733-3141.
Sincerely,
j{ • �� DM
L. J. ard, P. E., Manager
LJW/plr Planning and Environmental
Attachment
cc: Mr. John Parker, Permit Coordinator, w/report
Mr. Charles Wakild, Environmental Management, w/report
Mr. W. M. Ingram
Mr. J. T. Peacock, Jr., P. E.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr., P. E.
Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr.
Branch
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
3411 Arendell Street • Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
James G. Martin, Governor August 15, 1991
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. L. R. Goode, Ph.D., P.E.
Director, Programs, Policy &
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Highways
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Goode:
Budget
TRANSPORTATION
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Roger N. Schecter
Director
We have received your CAMA Major Permit Application for a bridge
replacement (TIP #B-2010) (Project #6.503215) at Felton .Creek, in
Carteret County.
After making a site visit on August 14, 1991, I have determined
that the following additional information is needed:
1. The coastal wetlands at the project site have not been
completely identified. It appears there are coastal
wetlands which will be filled at the southwestern corner of
the new bridge.
2. The excavation and channel relocation on the northwestern
side of the bridge will impact more coastal wetlands than
what is shown on the May 1991 drawing.
3. What plans are there, if any, for the old road bed? There
may be some opportunity for mitigation here.
It is suggested that a representative of your office contact our
office to discuss the project prior to any additional drawings
being submitted. If possible, it would be beneficial to stake
the road and bridge alignment to more accurately assess the
environmental impact.
P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, Nonh Carolina 28557 Telephone [phone]
An Eawl Oovomnity Affirmative Action Emolover

August 15, 1991
Page #2
At this time, the application is considered as 'incomplete' and
processing has not begun. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact me at my Morehead City office, [phone].
Sincerely,
09 Now s�
W. David Noble
Field Representative
WDN/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones

�STATEo
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
THOMAS J. HARRELSOP WILLIAM G. MARLEY. JR., P.E.
SECRETARY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
September 16, 1991
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject: Revision to the CAMA permit application for the
replacement of the bridge along SR 1300 over Feltons Creek,
Carteret County. (TIP No. B-2010, Project No. 6.503215)
Dear Mr. Parker:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
has previously made an application for a LAMA permit for this
project. The drawings submitted with the original applica-
tion were incorrect and new drawings are enclosed with a
revised application. Note that the areas east of the old
bridge will be restored to wetlands.
Sincerely,
L. . Goode, Ph. D.
Director, Programs,,
Budget
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Policy and
cc: Mr. David Foster, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Design Services
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE Structure Design
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Jimmy Lee, PE, Bridge Maintenance
Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Engineer
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Carteret County, SR 1300
Bridge No. 1 Over
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State Project 6.503215
T.I.P. I.D. NO. B-2010
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Carteret County, SR 1300
Bridge No. 1 Over
Branch of North River (Felton Creek)
State Project 6.503215
T.I.P. I.D. NO. B-2010
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
July, 1990
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
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Bridge Project Planning Engineer, Unit Head
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Carteret County, SR 1300
Bridge No. 1 Over
Branch of North River (Felton Creek)
State Project 6.503215
T.I.P. I.D. NO. B-2010
Bridge No. 1 has been included in the current Transportation Im-
provement Program. The location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial
environmental impacts are anticipated. The project is classified as a
Federal "categorical exclusion" by the Federal Highway Administration.
I. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 1 should be replaced at the existing location as shown by
Alternate 1 in Figure 3. A structure length of 90 feet and a width of 28
feet are recommended.
Minor improvements to the existing approaches will be necessary for
a distance of about 300 feet on each side of the bridge. The approach
roadway should consist of a 22-foot pavement with 6-foot graded
shoulders.
The roadway grade of the new structure should be approximately the
same as the existing grade at this location.
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 $ 531,000.
The estimated cost of the project, as shown in the 1990-1996 Trans-
portation Improvement Program, is $ 310,000.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 1300 is classified as a rural major collector in the Statewide
Functional Classification System and is not a part of the Federal Aid
System. -
u Some sparse residential development is present along SR 1300 south
of the project area. The land adjacent to and north of the bridge is
rural and marshy. In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1300 has a 19-foot
pavement with 10-foot to 18-foot shoulders (see Figure 6). Vertical
alignment is flat. Horizontal alignment is tangent over the existing
structure and to the north; however, a curve of about 12.5 degrees is
located immediately south of the bridge and continues for a distance of
about 200 feet (see Figure 2). The roadway is situated approximately
eight feet above the creek bed.

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The current traffic volume of 900 VPD is expected to increase to
1500 by the year 2010. The projected volume includes 0% truck -tractor
semi -trailer (TTST) and 2% dual -tired vehicles (DTT). The posted speed
limit is 55 mph.
The existing bridge (see Figure 6) was originally constructed in
1940 and was reconstructed in 1964. The structure consists of a timber
floor on timber joists and abutments.
Overall length is 47 feet. Clear roadway width is 29.3 feet. The
posted weight limit on this bridge is 11 tons for single vehicles and 25
tons for trucks with trailers.
Bridge No. 1 has a sufficiency rating of 18.9 compared to a rating
of 100 for a new structure.
Five accidents have been reported in the vicinity of Bridge No. 1
during the period from January, 1986 to October, 1989.
School buses make a total of six crossings daily.
III. ALTERNATIVES
Three methods of replacing Bridge No. 1 were studied. Each of these
alternatives include a replacement structure 90 feet long and 28 feet
wide. The alternatives are as follows:
Alternate 1 (Recommended)- Replace structure at its existing loca-
tion usinT�se construct o to build the new bridge in half -sections.
One lane of traffic would be maintained on the existing structure during
the construction period (see Figure 3).
Alternate 2 - Replace structure at existing location. Traffic would
be maintai n d cn-site by constructing a temporary detour to the west of
the existing structure. The temporary detour would require two 60" pipes
(see Figure 4).
Alternate 3 - Replace structure on new location approximately 50
feet west oche existing structure. Traffic would be maintained on the
existing structure during the construction period (see Figure 5).
The "do-nothing" alternate would eventually necessitate closure of
the bridge. This is not prudent due to the traffic service provided by
SR 1300.
Investigation of the existing structure by the Bridge Maintenance
Unit indicates that rehabilitation of the old bridge is not feasible due
to its age and deteriorated condition.

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IV. ESTIMATED COST
Estimated costs of the three alternatives are as follows:
Recommended
Alternate 1
Alternate 2
Alternate 3
Structure
$ 181,500
$ 145,000
$ 145,000
Roadway Approaches
104,500
98,500
230,000
Detour Structure &
--
166,000
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Approaches
Structure Removal
12,000
8,500
8,500
Permanent Concrete
97,000
97,000
97,000
Sheeting
Traffic Control
27,500
9,500
15,500
Engineering &
63,500
78,500
74,000
Contingencies
Right -of -Way,
45,000
57,000
189,500
Utilities
Total
$ 531,000
$ 660,000
$ 759,500
V. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
Bridge No. 1 should be replaced at its existing location with a new
structure having a length of 90 feet as shown by Alternate 1 in Figure 3.
During construction, traffic (one lane) should be maintained on the
existing bridge by constructing the new bridge in half -sections.
A 22-foot pavement with 6-foot graded shoulders should be provided
on the approaches for a distance of 300 feet on each side of the re-
placement structure. A 28-foot clear roadway width is recommended on the
replacement structure in accordance with current Bridge Policy. This
bridge width will provide for a 22-foot travelway with 3-foot shoulders
on the structure.
Phase construction will permit one lane of traffic to be maintained
on the existing bridge during construction of the new bridge. Approxi-
mately 12 feet should be severed from the west side of the existing
bridge, leaving about 17 feet of the existing bridge intact. This
17-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.

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The new 28-foot wide bridge would be phase constructed. The first
half would be built immediately adjacent to the intact portion of the old
bridge. A minimum of ten feet of working clearance would be required
between the two structures. Traffic would be transferred to the first
half of the new bridge, and the remaining portion of the old bridge would
be removed. The second half of the new bridge could then be constructed.
Alternate 1 will also provide some improvement in the horizontal
alignment just south of the bridge. By constructing the new bridge on a
slight skew to the existing structure, the 12.5-degree curve can be
lessened to about six degrees. Based on preliminary design, a design
speed of approximately 50 mph will be provided with implementation of the
recommended alternate. In this case, a design exception will be required
during the design phase. The existing sharp curvature contributed to two
of the five accidents which occurred in the vicinity of the bridge
between January, 1986 to October, 1989.
As a result of phase construction and placing the new bridge on a
slight skew, the new roadway centerline will be shifted approximately 17
feet west of the existing centerline.
Traffic control measures during the construction period are esti-
mated to cost about $ 33,000 (including 15% engineering and contingen-
cies). The Traffic Engineering Branch recommends signalization be
provided during the construction period to effectively control one -lane
operation. Consideration should be given to establishing a construction
availability date which will accommodate seasonal traffic variations.
Based on preliminary studies, the Hydrographics Unit recommends the
new structure should have a length of approximately 90 feet. It is
anticipated the elevation of the new bridge will be approximately the
same as the elevation of the existing bridge. The length and height may
be increased or decreased as necessary to accommodate peak flows as
determined by further hydrologic studies.
Alternate 1 is the preferred alternate because it costs the least of
the three alternates. Moreover, Alternate 1 is the most environmentally
sound alternate because it utilizes existing fill material on the west
side of the existing bridge and minimizes the amount of additional fill
in the adjacent marshland area. Alternates 2 and 3 would both require
the placement of fill material in the channel which parallels the roadway
north of the existing bridge on the west side. Alternate 1 retains the
channel on the west side and minimizes environmental impacts to the
marshland. The division engineer concurs with this alternate.
The Carteret County School Bus Supervisor has indicated traffic must
be maintained on -site since no detour route exists.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Re-
placement of an inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic
operations.

The project is classified as 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.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or
zoning regulation. No significant change in land use is expected to
result from construction of the project.
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.
The project does not involve any Section 4(f) properties. There are
no publicly owned parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, or
wildlife and waterfowl refuges of national, state, or local significance
in the vicinity of the project.
There appear to be no properties in the vicinity of the project that
are eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
The structure itself is not historically significant. The State Historic
Preservation Officer will be given an opportunity to review both the
architecture and the archaeological aspects of the project to determine
whether an intensive survey should be undertaken. If necessary, the
survey will be accomplished prior to construction.
The structure is to be replaced.at the existing location. There-
fore, the project is exempt from the Farmland Protection Policy Act.
The existing structure spans Felton Creek, a small brackish water
tributary of the North River System. Felton Creek originates approxi-
mately 1.75 miles west of the North River and its channel meanders
eastward through marsh systems to its confluence with the North River
about 2.7 miles north of the intersection of SR 1300 and US 70. This
site is a typical coastal creek setting in a rural section of Carteret
County.
The plant community along the shoulder of the existing alignment is
predominantly exotic -weedy, consisting mainly of bermuda and mixed
turfgrass species, such as centipede and carpetgrass. Other plants noted
in this upland community include Baccharis halimifolia, _J_uni�eru�s
vir iniana and Borrichia frutescens. T e toe of the existing fill on the
west locatesthe top of a channel which parallels SR 1300 from
the bridge northward for a distance of about 275 feet. No such channel
exists south of the bridge on the west side. Marsh vegetation, primarily
Juncus roemerianus, grows at the interface with the toe of the roadbed
soutFof t e ri ge on the west side. The margin of this wetland com-
munity will be impacted by construction of the newly aligned roadway.
Animal species such as periwinkle (Littorina sp.), fiddler crab (Uca
sp.), oyster (Crassostrea virginica), b uecra allinectes sa idus),
numerous other invertebrates, raccoon, rodents, reptiles, bird an

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extensive list of fish species are known to inhabit or migrate through
the area. Of principal concern is the nursery function of the project
area, which suggests that the water serves to support populations
involved in spawning, breeding, and migration throughout the year.
Felton Creek and all tributary waters of the North River (north of the
US-70 bridge at Bettie) are designated as Primary Nursery Waters by the
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission. The marsh, the water, and
the adjacent upland are also given special status protection by CAMA's
Coastal Management Division as AEC's (Areas of Environmental Concern).
These three zones are Coastal Wetland, Estuarine Waters, and Estuarine
Shoreline.
The native soil within the project area is Hobucken muck, listed as
a hydric soil by the United. States Soil Conservation Service. These
soils are typically flooded on a frequent basis.
Felton Creek is designated Class SA (tidal salt waters which are
suited for shellfishing for market purposes) with a supplemental classi-
fication of NSW (nutrient sensitive waters) by the North Carolina
Department of EHNR's Division of Environmental, Management.
A search of resource files at the Natural Heritage Program (Natural
Resource Division of the North Carolina Department of EHNR) reveals that
only two organisms known to inhabit the project vicinity have been
assigned North Carolina population prevalence status. The black rail
(Laterallus jamaicensis) is listed as SR (significantly rare), which
suggests that t e it exists in North Carolina in small numbers, but
generally has not shown declines in populations. The yellow rail
(Coturnico ss noveboracensis) is listed as UNK (unknown), indicating that
ins u i dent data is avai a le for precise assessments. Neither species
is recognized on federal status lists. While these birds do not appear
in imminent danger of extirpation, it is important that these organisms
are recognized to be in the vicinity of proposed construction and could
suffer due to imprudent design or construction activities. Best
Management Practices should be strictly employed to preclude adversely
impacting endemic or transient populations.
Less that 0.1 acre of wetland will be impacted by fill operations,
predominantly associated with the south approach of the project. Best
Management Practices (33 CFR 330.6) should be employed to minimize
adverse effects of construction activities on marine life from siltation
and benthic perturbations caused by jetting/driving piles, placement of
fill, and other activities. Following further design and geotechnical
Y studies, consideration may be given to "coffer dam" isolation of pile -
installment sites to minimize sediment -loading of the water. Overall
environmental impacts are expected to be negligible as a result of this
project.
The project is located within the Southern Coastal Plain Air Quality
Region. The ambient air quality for Carteret County has been determined
to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Since this project is located in an area where the State Implementation
Plan (SIP) does not contain any transportation control measures, the
conformity procedures of 23 CFR 770 do not apply to this project.

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This project will not substantially increase traffic volumes.
Therefore, its impact on noise levels and air quality will be insig-
nificant. Noise levels could increase during construction but will be
temporary. If vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be
done in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the
North Carolina State Implementation Plans for air quality in compliance
with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. This evaluation completes the noise and air
quality assessment requirements of FHPM 7-7-3 and no additional reports
are required.
Carteret County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance
Regular Program. The approximate 100-year floodplain in the project area
is shown in Figure 7. The project site lies within the floodplain zone.
An individual permit may be required from the Corps of Engineers if
the Nationwide Section 404 permit provisions of 33 CFR 330.5(b) and 330.6
can not be followed. It appears that construction may require some fill
material to be deposited immediately adjacent to the existing fill on the
west side.
A U. S. Coast Guard permit is not required for navigational
clearance under the replacement structure (see attached correspondence in
Attachment 1).
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no
serious adverse environmental effects will result from the implementation
of this project.
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Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District
Mr. L. J. Ward, P. E.
Manager, Planning and Research Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611=5201
Federal Building
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704-5004
Phone: Q04) 398-6422
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16590
July 30., 1990
Subj:. Bridge No. 1 Replacement on SR 1300 Branch of North River
\ (Felton Creek) in Carteret County T.I.P. No. B-2010
Dear Mr. Ward:
We have completed our review of your request for a determination
as to whether a Coast Guard bridge permit will be required for
the construction of a replacement bridge across the Branch of
North River (Felton Creek) in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Since the Branch of North River is subject to tidal influence, it
is considered a navigable waterway of the United States for
Bridge Administration purposes. It also meets the criteria for
advance approval set forth in the CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS at
the bridge site. Advance approval waterways are those that are
navigable in law, but not actually navigated by other than small
boats. In such cases, the Commandant of the Coast Guard has
given his advance approval to the construction of the subject
replacement bridge.
The fact that a Coast Guard permit is not required for this
project does not relieve you of the responsibility for compliance
with any other Federal, State or local agency who may have
jurisdiction over any aspect of the project.
Sincerely �/
; —
C. S. PARR
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard
Chief, ATON S Waterways
Management Branch
By direction of the Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District
ATTACHMENT 1