NCDOT 155-90 Amended Gales Creek

Permu Class
Permit Number
Amended 1Sr-gf)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources
and
Coastal Resources Commission N
for.. 40V
2 61990
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Conce
pursuant toNCGS 113A-118 '
...............
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issuedto NC Dept. of Transportation Div. of Highways P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh NC 27611
authorizing development in Carteret Count Gales CYeek at the N.C. Hw 24 crossin
as r quhted in the pe ' ee's application dam 1 eater dated
11/6/90.
This permit, issued on November 16. 1990 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
wi th 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) This permit amendment deletes Condition No. 1 of the original of permit No.
155-90 issued on October 26, 1990 which prohibited excavation and filling
activities during the period of April 1 - September 30. An exception to this
deletion is stated in Condition No. 2 below.
2) Removal of the fill associated with the temporary detour will be carried out
from October 1-March 31.
3) All excavation and fill activity must adhere to all other applicable terms of
the original permit and with paragraph three of the application letter
referenced above.
NOTE: The permittee is requested to initiate any and all reasonable measures
that will prevent turbidity levels from increasing in the environmentally
sensitive project•area. _ I
This permit action may be appealed by the pemtittee 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. 1993
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. Sch� Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Petmittee

PERMITTEE
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all disturbed areas?
COMMENT:
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Has Permittee seeded, grassed, or otherwise stabilized
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
April 16, 1993
Mr. C. W. Yohn, Jr., Resident Engineer
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Highways
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
RE: CAMA Permit Numbers 155-90 & 156-90
Broad and Gales Creeks Bridges
Carteret County, NC
Dear Mr. Yohn:
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Thank you for your letter dated April 8th and your request to extend the time of dredging
from April 30 to May 31. I have consulted with Mr. David Taylor of the North Carolina
Division of Marine Fisheries. A determination has been made to allow the DOT to undertake
the necessary excavation through the month of May in order to complete the referenced projects
in a manner consistent with the permit conditions.
I appreciate your cooperation and attention to our coastal permit program.
Sincerely,
James .Mercer
Field Representative
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cc: Charles S. Jones
P.O Rox 77687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 7687 Telephone [phone] Fax M 919 733-0513
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

MEMORANDUM
TO: JIM MERCER
FROM: DAVID TAYLOR Od
DATE: APRIL 7, 1993
SUBJECT: DOT REQUEST
Per our April 7, 1993, phone conversation, this is to confirm that the
Division of Marine Fisheries gives permission to NCDOT to remove the Broad
and Gales Creek bridge detours and conduct remedial dredging until May 31,
1993.
Please notify us if they request additional time.
DT/csw

DAMES B. HUNT. JR
GOVERNOR
APR 1 3 1993
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAm HUNT
SECRETARY
STATE PROJECT
F. A. PROJECT
COUNTY:
601 South Glenburnie Rd.
New Bern. N.C. 28560
April S. 1993
NO: 8.1161203 & 8.1161403
NO: BRF-8-4(18) & BRF-8-4(17)
CARTERET
DESCRIPTION: Bridae over Gales Creek and Approaches
on NC 24 and Bridae over Broad Creek
and Approaches on NC 24 North of
Intracoastal Waterwav
Mr. Jim Mercer
CAMA
3411 Arendell Street
Morehead Citv. NC 28557
Dear Mr. Mercer:
As per our telephone conversation on April 7, 1993. this is to
reauest that we be allowed to excavate material from Gales
Creek which inadvertently escaped our erosion control measures
during the severe storm which occurred on March 20, 1993. This
material is under the temporary detour bridge at Gales Creek
and can not be removed until such time as the bridge is
demolished. It is anticipated that this excavation will be
complete on or before Mav 31, 1993.
Also, there is a minor amount of material which needs to be
removed from the boat slip adjacent to the temporary detour
road on the east side of Broad Creek and this excavation
should be complete by April 16. 1993.
Reference is made to condition number two of permit numbers
155-90 and 156-90 as amended which states "Removal of the fill
associated with the temporary detour will be carried out from
October 1 - March 31". If permission is granted to remove
this material, any and all reasonable measures will be taken
to prevent turbidity levels from increasing in these areas.

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Mr. Jim Mercer
Your consideration and cooperation in this matter will be
greatly appreciated.
CWY/JRE/rab
CC, Mr. G. R.
Mr. L. A.
Mr. J. C.
Mr. T. M.
File
Shirley, Jr.
Sanderson
Manning
Sherrod
Sincerely,
Mr. C. W. Yohn, Jr.
Resident Engineer

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The project at Broaa & Gales Creek: is considered important
and in the public interest, and particularly SO dUS to shared
interest with a military corridor. we request your early
consideration for this •:,valuer.
sincerely,
L.R. CTQrda; Phil, PE
Direc*or, Programs, Policy & Budget
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Mr. Brill Mills, I)Em, DEHN12
Mr. W,M, Ingram, PE, Project Management Unit
1.1t, [ion Morton, PE, Des_.g;a Services
Mr. AA, Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. Jahn Smith, P€, Structure Design
Mr. G, R. Shirley, PE, Division 2 Ergineer
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, PE, Environmental Unit
Mr. E.L. Gr©E, -E, FRWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Jimmy L2p, pridge Maintenance

Permit Class
NEW
STATE OFN(
Department of Environine
Q
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X Major Development
pursuant to NCGS. i
X Excavation and/or
Issued to
authorizing development in Carteret County
Permit Number
155-9n
lealth kNatural Resources
(0�� [i ,
V 0 1 NCO
Conce--------------------- —
ivant to NCGS 113-229
PLO
This permit, issued on Uctober 26. 1990 , 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) In order to protect juvenile shrimp and finfish populations, no
excavation or filling will be permitted between April 1 and September 30
of any year without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal
Management through coordination with the Division of Marine Fisheries.
2) Remedial excavation of the old causeways must average at least -3.5'
relative to the MLW level. All areas adjusted by remedial excavation
will assume bottom elevation below the MLW level.
3) The riprap material used at each of the buttress locations must be free
from loose dirt and other pollutants other than in trace quantities.
4) All earthen fill material placed below the MHW level must be clean and
free of all pollutants, except in trace quantities.
(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
December 31, 1993
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.
Ro . Schecter, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

NC Dept. of Transportation Permit #155-90
Page 2 of 2
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
5) All earthen fill material will be obtained from a highground -source and
confined behind adequate retaining structures.
6) No .marsh grass will be excavated or filled outside the permitted
alignment as shown on the workplat drawings.
7) The temporary .placement or double -handling .of excavated or filled
material within the waters and wetlands of the State is not authorized.
8) :Any additions or changes to the permitted project will require- a
reevaluation by the. Division of Coastal Management and a modification of
this permit.
9) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
-increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or
construction -related discharge (increases such that .the turbidity in the
stream is 25 NTUs or less are not considered significant).
NOTE: The Division of Environmental Management issued Section 401 Water
Quality Certification No. 2525 for this project on October 10, 1990.
.NOTE: The Division of Coastal Management supports the recommendation by
the Division of MarineFisheriesthat demolition rubble from the
abandoned.bridge be made available for use in the artificial reef
program. Program contact is Steve Murphy at 919/726-7021.
.:,NOTE:--; The permittee is encouraged to meet with representatives of the
Division of Coastal Management for a pre -construction review of
project plans before the project is initiated.

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APPLICATION TRANSMIITAUPROCESSING RECORD
A) Applicant: N.C. Department of Transportation County: Carteret
Location of Project: NC Hwy. 24, Bridge #23 over Gales Creek
Date Application Received Complete by Field: August 23, 1990
Field Recommendation: Attached To be Forwarded X
Field Representative: Jim Mercer
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:
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 COMMENTS
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 & History
Div. of Env. Health
Div. of Highways
Wildlife Resources Commission
Div. of Water Resources
Div. of Marine Fisheries

MEMORANDUM:
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: JAMES L. MERCER
SUBJECT: 'REVISED' COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - MAJOR PERMIT
APPLICATIONS NCDOT HWY. 24 BRIDGE #11/BROAD CREEK &
NCDOT HWY. 24 BRIDGE #23/GALES CREEK, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 1990
Please substitute Condition #3 for the above -referenced
applications with the following:
3. Remedial excavation of the
least -3.5' relative to the
by remedial excavation will
the MLW level.
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old causeways (2must average at
MLW level. All areas adjusted
assume bottom elevation below

MEMORANDUM:
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: JAMES L. MERCER
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NCDOT HWY. 24 BRIDGE #11/BROAD CREEK & NCDOT HWY. 24
BRIDGE #23/GALES CREEK, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1990
I have carefully reviewed the merits of the 'revised' project
plans as referenced above and suggest that the overall
improvements outweigh the impact on estuarine resources as
listed in my field reports. I support issuance of the necessary
State permits and offer the following conditions for your
consideration:
1. Construction of the permitted bridge roadway alignment and
detour routes must be undertaken in accordance with the
permitted workplat drawings dated
2. In order to protect juvenile shrimp and finfish populations,
no excavation or filling will be permitted between April 1
and September 36 of any year without prior approval from the
Division of Coastal Management through coordination with the
Division of Marine Fisheries and/or other in -the -water
containment measures adequate to retain silt and sediment
runoff.
3. Remedial excavation of the old causeways must average at
least -3.5' relative to the MLW level. -WO
4. The riprap material used at each of the buttress locations
must be free from loose dirt and other pollutants other than
in trace quantities.
5. All earthen fill material placed below the MHW level must be
clean and free of all pollutants except in trace quantities.
Metal products, organic materials and unsightly debris must
not be used.
6. All earthen fill material will be obtained from a highground
source and confined behind adequate retaining structures.
7. No marsh grass will be excavated or filled upon outside the
permitted alignment as shown on the workplat drawings.
8. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or
filled material within the waters and wetlands of the State
is not authorized.

September 12, 1990
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9. Any additions or changes to the permitted project will
require a reevaluation by the Division of Coastal Management
and a modification of this permit.
10. The permittee is encouraged to meet with representatives of
the Division of Coastal Management for a pre -construction
review of project plans before the projects are initiated.
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones
Cliff Winefordner, COE
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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
Carteret News -Times
Legal Advertisement
P. O. Box 1679
Morehead City, NC
Dear Sir:
Roger N. Schecter
Director
Division of Coastal Management
P. O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Telephone: [phone]
September 11, 1990
Section
28557
Re: Public Notice - NC DOT - Bridge #23/Gales Creek
Please publish the attached Notice in the Sunday, September
16, 1990, 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 Carolyn Jarman,
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,
1=nmercer
Field Representative
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Enclosure
cc: John Parker
Carolyn Jarman
Charles S. Jones
Preston Howard
P.O. Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 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 N.C. Department of Transportation of
Raleigh, NC, filed a revised application on August 23, 1990, 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 Bridge #23 over Gales Creek with a new structure. A
temporary detour and bridge will be installed on the downstream
side of NC Hwy. 24, over Gales Creek, in 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
Jim Mercer, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C.,
919/726-7021, and/or the office of Preston Howard, Division of
Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field Office,
Wilmington, N.C., 919/256-4161.
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take
final action on this water quality certification on or before.
October 11, 1990. The issuance of the LAMA 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
October 6, 1990 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision,
and to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Environmental Management, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to October 1, 1990 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: Sunday, September 16, 1990

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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]
August 30, 1990
Dr. L. R. Goode, P.E.
Manager, Program & Policy Branch
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
RE: Major CAMA Permit Application
Bridge #23 - Gales Creek, Carteret County
Dear Mr.'Goode:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges
receipt of your application for state approval for development of
your project located on N.C. Highway 24, at Gales Creek Bridge
#23, in Carteret County. It was received (revised) on August 23,
1990, and appearsto be adequate for processing at this time.
The projected deadline for making a decision is November 6, 1990.
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 project; or at a point along the
road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into the
P.O. Box 276g7, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-76U Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity AHimative Action Employer

Dr. L. R. Goode, P.E.
Manager, Program & Policy Branch
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
August 30, 1990
Page #2
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,
J L. Mercer
Field Representative
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Enclosure
cc: John Parker
Charles S. Jones
P.S. JIM MERCER WILL PLACE NEW POSTCARDS AT PROJECT

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEME
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
* * * * *
** REVISED **
1. APPLICANT'S NAME N.C. Department of Transpor
(B-1105) Bridge #23, L. R. G1
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE NC Hwy. 24, Bridge
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE 6 FILL X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 7-24-96
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO
* Lat:34043144"N
Long:76054103"W
CAMA X
(REVISED)
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED August 23, 1990
OFFICE Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Cartere
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP
CONSTRAINTS
ect
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS-X
X ESTUARINE WATERS OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO
(HWY)
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING N/A
PLANNED_, N/A
f'
(F) TYPE OF
with
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION -0- SOURCE" bulkhead
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
saltmarsh cordgrass, black 20,000 sq.ft
needlerush
(B) NON -VEGETATED -WETLANDS:
intertidal bottomland 14,000 sq.ft 21,000 sq.ft
(C) OTHER:
submerged aquatic vegetation 500 sq.ft.
highground 3.8 ac.
(D) TOTAL AREA
Approximately 4 acres
* U.S.G.S. 7.5 MIN. TOPO 'SALTER PATH, PR. 1983

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
GALES CREEK BRIDGE #23,.CARTERET CO.
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The 'revised' project plans have increased
the intertidal bridge opening from 100' (in the original
proposal) to 185' at the MHW level (buttress to buttress).
The Gales Creek bridge will be constructed similar to the
Broad Creek bridge, with 6 individual spans each 37.5' long
for a total bridge surface of 225'.
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: In order to create the increased
opening, a,portion of the old causeway will be excavated.
On the west side of the bridge, an area measuring 50' x 70'
will be excavated to a depth of approximately 2.5' relative
to MLW. A similar size area on the east side of the
existing bridge will also be removed. The excavation is an
effort by DOT to .enhance the tidal flushing capabilities of
Gales Creek and create shallow -water habitat. Excavation in
these two areas will not directly involve coastal wetlands
or any of the known submerged aquatic vegetation since the
existing bridge abutments are stabilized by bulkhead
construction and the SAVs are located outside of the
excavation alignment.
In addition, the increased bridge length has eliminated a
significant amount of fill in the shallow waters of Gales
Creek where the majority of the known SAVs reside. An
estimated 13,500 sq. ft. of open -water fill has been
eliminated by the increased bridge opening. Approximately
21,000 sq. ft. of intertidal habitat will now be subject to
filling. The fill requirements on coastal wetlands, at the
project site, remain basically the same at approximately
20;000 sq. ft. The vegetation in all four quadrants of the
project is dominated by saltmarsh cordgrass and black
needlerush. An estimated 11,800 cu. yds. of improved fill
will be placed below the level of the MHW shoreline creating
the new wider roadbed. Half of the projected fill operation
will take place on the north side of Hwy. 24 within the
designated Primary Nursery Area. Fill requirements on the
southwest side of the bridge may impact an area of submerged
aquatic vegetation estimated to be only 500 sq. ft. The
extent of this impact will depend on the offshore extent of
the roadway slope.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed bridge replacement and
subsequent improvements to N.C. Hwy. 24 will greatly improve
public safety and the driveability of the highway.
Increased vertical clearance 8' under the bridge will
improve, to a limited basis, the. accessibility of the upper
reaches of Gales Creek by small boats.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - N.C. DEPCREERARTMENT OF #TR2A3NSPOORRTAATIONGALERT CO.
PAGE #3
The revised bridge opening will -significantly reduce the
amount of open -water fill and direct impacts on beds of
submerged aquatic vegetation. The proposed remedial
excavation associated with the increased intertidal opening
should enhance the flushing capability of Gales Creek, and
at the same time, provide some 14,000.sq. ft. of substitute
habitat. The applicant should be encouraged to employ
strong sedimentation measures around the open -water fill
requirements, particularly, in the Primary Nursery Area in
an effort to reduce.potential impacts of turbidity on
juvenile fish populations.
PREPARED BY: JAMES-L. MERCER
DATE: AUGUST 30, 1990

E Carefully describe all an-
pmmt activities, including construc-
exeavatioh, Ming. paving. land clearing• and
i� stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, -write NIA (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for,
all pro?ecM
d. Describe the planned use of the project_
Public Transportation
='aC:•
2.
North Caro •e ..
a. Name L PE
Address P. •
Raleigb State .. d.
Zip 27611 D. . . — Landowner or X Authorized agent
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owners name and address.
It taf jF .Tt• f `ri•:^.J r�f�. F-�V10 t ._
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a.. Street address or secondary road number
b. City. town, community, or
Y �•`f�6YC� t -
landmark
C� Countyed. IS Proposed Work Within City limits Or planning
e. Name of body of water nearest project
ret
you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both?
_ Roth
e. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
f.
�'CIcC \te`&:be,•K, WIVO i:. •a, n�'r,
Size of entire tract N/A
Size of individual lot(s) N/A
Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
Soil types) and texture(s) of tracf
KnrPh Sp-ies
Vegetation on tract. Fringing Marsh Grass;
Man-made features now on tract None
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan) •
Conservation Y Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. How are adjacent waters classified? CA
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? Yes
If so, by whom? NC'_DnT Archaeologist
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
sauctures 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 _m/ A
C. If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation control plan at ]east 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 im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops.

to used for paved
Noncrete
below water level in cubic .yards N/A
AsphdIt
c.
Type of material— NI
d.
Does the area to be excavated include marsh-
applicable, has a stormwater management
'-pMp
land, swamps or other -wetlands
,
plan been submitted to the Division of En-
c.
High ground excavation, in cubic yards N/A
vimnmcntd Managemend
f.
Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
i.
Describe proposed sewage disposal ar0or waste
g.
Location of spoil disposal area N/A
water treatment facilities. N/A
h-
Do you claim title to the disposal area? NI
j.
Have these facilities received state or local
If not, attach a letter granting permission from
approval? NIA
the owner.
L
Describe existing treatment facilities. -
i.
Will a disposal area be available for future
NIA
maintcrumCC7 N/A
If so., where? N/A
j .
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
L
Describe location and type of &i4targes to
swamptandfor water areas? NIA
waters of the state (for examplersurfiace runoff,
k.
Will the fill materto_be placed below mean
sanitary wastewater, inclustriallcommercial
high water? T 5
effluent, or "trash down!J.
1.
.
Amount of fill in cubic yards 1-180
Rurface Runoff -
m.
Type of fill material Non.Histir grapillar
n.
Source of fill material Su i to
M.
Water supply source NIA
o.
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
n.
If the project is oceardiront development,
wetlands? Yes
describe the steps that will be taken to train-
p.
Dimensions ofthe wedandtobefilled 1QQQ'x22'
twin established public beach accessways or pro-
q.
How will excavated or fill material be kept on
vide new access. N/A
site and erosion controlled? Pleating
gilt fenrP, gilt haring and nthpr
c.
If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
r.
apprnpriatp Prngina cnntrnl
mPaqijrP4z
What type of construction equipment will be
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
used (for example, dragline, backhoc, or
first habitable floor? ---N/A -L—
hydraulic dredge)? Standard Rnariwa-y
Contrtirtinn Fquipment
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion, or fill activities (excluding Wkheads,
which are.covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or CM)
Other (break-
water, pler,
boat ramp,
to& JCM)
. ...1W placed in
wetland or below
b%M
s. WCL wetlands be crossed in transporting equip..
ment to the project siteLAo- If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken lbo lessm en-
vironmental impacts. ---
a. L=igth of bulkhead or N/A
b. Average distance of mean high water
or normal water level NA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months.
in feet NIA
d. Type of bulkhead
e. Amount of fill, in cubic* yards,Nft placed
below mean high water NIA
f. Type of fill material NP
2

Name
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
See 4ttached Sheet
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 $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 of 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 knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North 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 representatives 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
project.
This is -Ltdayof ,1930
X
Landowner or thorized agent
4/89

PROPERTY OWNERS
B-1105 - NC 24 OVER GALES CREEK
MARION DETTINGER
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
GEORGE L. JAMES
814 S. W. SHOREMONT ROAD
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98166.
RANDALL F. HALL
ROUTE 1, BOX 594
NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28570
WALTON A. AYCOCK
ROUTE 3, BOX 163
PIKEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27863
ELMER J. GARNER
ROUTE 1, BOX 595
NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28570
FLOYD A. GARNER .
ROUTE 1, BOX 591
NFWPORT, NORTH CARLINA 28570

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DP DRAWINGS NOTES 8-16-90
E-110 5 BRIDGE AT GALES CREEK, CARTERET CO.
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SHEET DP-1 NOTES
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2. EXISTING BRIDGE OPENING.
SHEET DP-1.1 NOTES
1. PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
SHEET DP-1.2 NOTES
''1. PROPOSED BRIDGE OPENING.
✓2. WATERLINE OF PROPOSED FILL.
SHEET DP-2 NOTES
V 1. PROFILE VIEW ALONG HWY CENTERLINE OF EXISTING ROAD
SURFACE, BRIDGE OPENING, AND STREAM BED.
2. EXISTING BRIDGE OPENING.
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SHEET DP-2.2 NOTES
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2. PROPOSED BRIDGE OPENING.
SHEET DP-3 NOTES
1. EXISTING WATERLINE AT EXISTING FILL FOR CAUSEWAY/BRIDGE.

08/24/90' 11:54 %Y919 733 9150 NCDOT RALEIGH NC u 005
SHEET DP-3.1 NOTES
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SHEET DP-4 NOTES
1. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, OPEN
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1097 BRIDGE AT BROAD CREEK, CARTERET CO.
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MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Mercer
NC Div of Coastal Management
PO Box 769
3411 Arundell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
FROM: Dennis Pipkin, P. E.
Wetland Mitigation Specialist
Environmental Unit
Planning & Environmental Branch
NCDOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
SUBJECT: Carteret County, B-1105 & B-1097, Bridge
Replacements over Broad & Gales Creeks.
Dear Mr Mercer:
Per our phone conversation regarding questions on above, I am
informally transmitting the enclosed marked -up drawings for
your review. Hopefully, the revisions will answer the
questions.
Re the question on scour: the refers to
that caused by the contraction in the stream due to the
causeway. Local scour is caused by the flow right at the
piers. Both are calculated per federal highway admin rules
for assumption of "sand only." This is a worst case. Actual
geotechnical borings will be taken and usually show something
less than worst case is likely to occur. In any case, the
scour lines are only for "at storm flow" conditions and if it
does occur, it will silt back up again to a higher elevation.
I don't know if this data should have even been on the
drawings; it may not be useful to you.
Please let me know of any outstanding unresolved
items and I will try to clear them up before formal
transmittal of revisions.
I should be back at my desk on August 23, 1990, at 919-733-
7842.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. John R. Parker, Jr., Chief June 15, 1989
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Parker:
The attached copy of an application submitted by:
George T. Everett
Director
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - BRIDGE #23/GALES CREEK
Applicant's Name
HWY. 24 GALES CREEK CARTERET
Location of Projectoun y
x for a State permit to perform excavation and/or fill work in
coastal North Carolina and for a CAMA major development permit ....
for a CAMA major development permit (only) ..
for a dredge and fill permit (only) ....
has been reviewed by this District Office and is being forwarded to you
along with a Field Investigation Report for further application processing,
including circulation to State agencies having interest and/or jurisdiction
over the subject matter which might be affected by the project.
The recommendation of this Office is covered on the reverse side;
attached; X will be forwarded TaYer.
S' !as
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Charles S. Jones, M ager
Morehead City District
P.O Bon 27687, Rako, North Carolina 27611-7667 Tekphom 919733-2293
An Eou l Ooommn,i, AHi...,.« A.- C.....1,__

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF NC 24
FROM BROAD CREEK TO THE INTERSECTION
OF SR 1141 AND NC 24
Project 8.1162101 R-2105B Carteret County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold
the above public hearing on October 4, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Broad Creek Middle School located on NC 24 near SR 1122.
The hearing will consist of an explanation of the proposed
design, right of way requirements and procedures, relocation
advisory assistance, and State -Federal relationship. The
hearing will be open to those present for statements,
questions, comments and/or submittal of material pertaining to
the proposed design. Additional material may be submitted for
a period of ten days from the date of the hearing to: W. A.
Garrett, Jr., P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611.
The proposed project is the widening of existing NC 24 to S
64' pavement. This will provide 4 travel lanes and a center
left turn lane. An additional 10' of right of way will be
required from each side of the present right of way. o
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A map setting forth the location and design and copies of
the environmental assessment are available for public review at
the N. C. D. O. T. Maintenance Office, Newport.
Anyone desiring additional information on the public
hearing may contact Mr. Garrett at the above address or
[phone].

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street Is Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
August 16, 1989
Dr. Larry R. Goode
NC Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Dr. Goode:
George T. Everett
Director
This letter is with reference to your application for a Coastal Area
Management Act major development and State Dredge and Fill permit to carry out
construction on NC Highway 24, Bridge #23 over Gales Creek, Carteret County.
Although processing of your application is nearing completion, additional time
is needed for this office to complete the review and make a decision on your
request. Therefore, it is necessary that the standard review time be
extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G.S. 113A-122(c) which would
make October 19, 1989 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.
Sincerely,
Joh Parker, Jr., Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
JRP:jr/aw /
cc: Jim Mercer
DCM-Morehead City
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Wilmington Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Bob Jamieson
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 28, 1989
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., P.E.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject:
Dear Dr. Goode:
Proposed Wetland Fill
Project No. 8906-K
Bridge #23 / Gales Creek
Carteret
The Wilmington Regional Office received your LAMA
application on June 19, 1989. A preliminary review indicates
that a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required from our
Division due to the proposed wetland fill. A 401 certification
is required prior to issuance of a CAMA permit.
Because of the many essential functions wetlands provide,
including purification of surface and groundwater, any loss of
wetlands as the result of filling activities is viewed by this
office as degradation of water quality, and potentially, a loss
of these essential functions wetlands provide.
Your project, as proposed, will result in the loss of 20,000
sq. ft. of wetland areas. As a result, this office is requesting
the following additional information be submitted within 30 days
upon receipt of this letter: an alternate proposal that will
eliminate or reduce the proposed fill in wetland areas; or submit
an explanation of why such reductions are not possible and what
mitigating factors we should consider.
7225 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, N.C. 28403-3696 - Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

L. R. Goode
Page Two
Until this office receives your response, your proposal for a
401 Certification will be considered incomplete.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please
contact Jim Gregson, Donald Safrit or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
A. PRESTON H0WARD, jR
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Regional Supervisor
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cc: Bill Mills
Steve Tedder
Jim Herstine
Charles Hollis
John Parker
Stephen Benton
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BEAUFORT, N. C. 28516-1898
JOHN P. YOST, DIRECTOR
CARTERET COUNT' COURT Sl
C.D. Adkins, Manager
Planning Research Branch
Department of Transportation
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Subject: Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 23
(24-16-20) on N.C. 24 over Gales Creek
Dear Sir:
January 21, 1985
The replacement bridge over Gales Creek is of vital concern to the
citizens of Carteret County. The design of the bridge and its approaches
need to be constructed with the future in mind.
The Marine Corps has designated Highway 24 as a primary route from
the staging areas of Camp Lejeune to the embarkation ships in Morehead
City. This route is across the proposed replacement bridge. The past two
years has seen a significant increase of Marine Corps deployment as their
mission is expanded in answer to world crisis.
The County Evacuation Plan (June 1984) designated Highway 24 as a
primary route. The past year saw the plan used to the maximum, as a storm
passed thru the area.
On the citizen aspect, Carteret County is growing at a 10.9% rate,
the fourth fastest in the state. With the increase of population, we have
felt the increase pressure for additional recreation areas.
We have interfaced all the above into the following recommendations:
1. The replacement bridge should be four lanes with a pedestrian
walkway. Highway 24 is in the D.O.T.'s ten year program to be
widen to four lanes.
2. Maximum weight limit should be 40 tons. Military movements require
this limit.
3. The height of the bridge should be at least 10 feet above mean
sea level for the lowest support member. Carteret County is under
the Federal Flood Program, the area of Gales Creek is in a V-7,
Elevation 10 feet.
4. For traffic safety the approaches should be improved. Presently
there exists a curve and dip on the approaches to both sides.
Numerous accidents have occurred over the years, particularly at
night because of the present configuration. the abutment should be
built on the natural shoreline, this would help eliminate the dips.

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JANUARY 21, 1985
REPLACEMENT BRIDGE, GALES CREEK
5. Remove the man made jetties which were placed for support of the
approaches. 'These jetties restrict the normal tidal actions of
flushing the area north of the bridge. This area is designated a
primary nursery and as such does need the normal tidal flow. This
designation does not prevent the north area being used for recreational
purposes, such as boating, swimming, fishing, etc. Dredging activities
are banned.
If we may be of further assistance please feel free to call upon us.
Sincerely,
John P Yo t,
Carter t lanning Director
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cc: John E. Way, Jr., County Manager
Senator Joe Thomas
Jerry Hardesty
Randy Doub
Dennis Spitsbergen
Jim Mercer

MEMORANDUM:
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: JAMES L. MERCERi1
SUBJECT: PERMIT DENIAL RECOMMENDATION - MAJOR PERMIT
APPLICATIONS - NCDOT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - BROAD CREEK
BRIDGE #11 & NCDOT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - GALES CREEK
BRIDGE #23 HIGHWAY 24, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: AUGUST 8, 1989
Please disregard the citations used in my memo dated July 19,
1989. Charles Jones has assisted me in fine tuning our denial
recommendation on the referenced DOT projects crossing Broad and
Gales Creeks. The recommendation to deny the permit requests
should be based on the use standards as found in 15 NCAC,
Subchapter 7H .0208(a)(2)(A & B). I believe the merits of the
project clearly indicate that there will be significant adverse
affects on estuarine resources, and thus, the dredge and fill
permit can also be denied pursuant to the adverse findings of
G.S. 113-229(e)(5).
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones
Cliff Winefordner, COE

MEMORANDUM:
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: JAMES L. MERCER
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NCDOT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - BROAD CREEK BRIDGE #11 &
NC DOT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - GALES CREEK BRIDGE #23
HIGHWAY 24, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: JULY 19, 1989
After completing a caref," t' s posed projects, I
have determined that �' d stent with the
General Use Stand, -)chapter 7H
.0208(a)(3)(A,'' is` icy as established
by the Coastal �O ¢_ 15 NCAC,
Subchapter 7M t the referenced
�'S t Fill permits.
projects be den-) e� �ti�
In doing so, the / �,u lain, to develop
an acceptable mit. v� o- p2ap �V,.t g the
replacement values p �_ d eelgrass,
the mitigation plan ? o �'� t factor by
increasing the bridS �r er access on
small residual portit.
If you need further as L' CO ,.i for the denial
recommendations, please 9Ov� N Rl7 earliest convenience.
o ki?
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones
Cliff Winefordner, COE

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Carteret News -Times
Legal Advertisement
P. O. Box 1679
Morehead City, NC
Re:
Dear Sir:
George T. Everett
Division of Coastal Management Director
P. O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
[phone]
June 30, 1989
Section
28557
Public Notice - N.C. DOT - Gales Creek Bridge
#23, Carteret County
Please publish the attached Notice in the Wednesday, July 5,
1989, 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 Portia Rochelle,
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.
JLM/dh
Enclosure
cc: John Parker
Portia Rochelle
Charles S. Jones
Preston Howard, DEM
Sincerely,
�MrQ�
5�Mercer
Field Representative
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 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 Natural Resources and Community
Development hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS
113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that N.C. Department of
Transportation of Raleigh, NC, filed an application on May 22,
1989, 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 Bridge #23 over Gales Creek, with a new structure on the
same alignment. A temporary detour and bridge will be installed
on the downstream side of NC Hwy. 24, over Gales Creek, in
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
Jim Mercer, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C.,
919/726-7021, and/or the office of Preston Howard, Division of
Environmental Management, NRCD Regional Field Office, Wilmington,
N.C., 919/256-4161.
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take
final action on this water quality certification on or before
July 30, 1989. 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 Dr. George Everett, Director, Division of Coastal
Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
July 25, 1989 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and
to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box
27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to July 20, 1989 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: Wednesday, July 5, 1989

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MEMORANDUM:
TO: MELBA MCGEE
DIVISION OF PLANNING & ASSESSMENT
FROM: JAMES L. MERCER, FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECTS FOR BRIDGES #11 & #23, OVER BROAD
& GALES CREEK, IN CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: JUNE 15, 1989
Thank you for arranging the session with DOT on June 5, 1989.
Charles Jones and I appreciate the opportunity to make additional
comments on the referenced projects. After further
consideration, the Division of Coastal Management will stand on
its original comments and position that both projects are
inconsistent with the CAMA Use Standards for Development.
As you know, we are currently processing DOT's applications for
the two bridge replacement projects. During the course of my
site evaluation on June 14, I encountered an area of submerged
aquatic vegetation on the west side of Gales Creek above and
below the bridge abutment adjacent to the highway alignment. The
vegetation is dominated by eelgrass (Zostera marina). I have
estimated an area of 2500 sq. ft. will be directly displaced by
the proposed filling requirements. Additional habitat conducive
to the growing of eelgrass may also be impacted. Hopefully, the
National Marine Fisheries Service will quantify these impacts in
their evaluation of the permit request.
I think the idea of grass beds at this location will come as a
revelation to most of the review agencies. The grass bed
resource was not discovered by DOT in its field survey, and thus,
was not addressed in their environmental assessment or FONSI. As
you know, grass beds are a most sensitive resource on the order
of Primary Nursery Areas in terms of resource productivity.
Please let me know if we can be of further assistance.
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones
Steve Benton
NOTE: FAX-ed TO McGEE - 7th FLOOR ARCHDALE BLDG. 6/15/89

North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
James C. Martin William T. Hogarth
Governor °` 0 M N I - FAX °irDirectorWil
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Secretary
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
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DIVISION OF COASTAL NANAGEMEI
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
* * * * *
1. APPLICANT'S NAME
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL_
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 5-23-89
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO
5-14-89
CANA X
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED May 22, 1989
OFFICE Morehead City
6.
SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Carteret
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENT
IN LUP * SEE CANA REVIEW
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS-X
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(C) WATER
YES X NO
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING N/A
PLANNED NONE
(F) TYPE OF
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION -0- SOURCE bulkhead/marsh
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
sq.
-saltmarsh cordgrass 20,000 ft.
black needlerush
(B) NON -VEGETATED WETLANDS:
intertidal bottomland
(C) OTHER:
submerged aquatic vegetation
highground road approaches
sq.
35,000 ft.
2500 sq.ft.
3.8 ac.
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: Approximately 5 acres
* USGS 7.5 MIN. TOPO 'SALTER PATH' PR. 1983

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - N.C. DOT/L. R. GOODE, PH.D.,P.E./
GALES CREEK BRIDGE #23, CARTERET'COUNTY
PAGE #2
B. PROJECT SUMMARY: N.C. DOT proposes to replace Bridge #23 a
section of Hwy. 24 over Gales Creek; 'fill' requirements
will displace coastal wetlands and estuarine habitat. A
detour will be provided.
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The project site, known as Gales
Creek Bridge (#23), is located on N.C. Hwy. 24, about 6
miles west of Morehead City, just off Bogue Sound, in
Carteret County. Highway 24 is classified as a Federal Aid
Primary Route, and a National Defense Highway, providing
military access to -and -from Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville and
the State Port in Morehead City. The original concrete pile
supported structure was built in 1942.
The N.C. DOT proposes to replace the 100' long bridge and
widen the highway approaches on the existing alignment. The
new bridge span will measure 140' from riprap buttress to
riprap buttress and,will produce an intertidal opening of
approximately 100' to 120' at MHW. This represents an
increase of about 20' in the channel opening under the
bridge. The width of the proposed bridge will be increased
from 3 lanes at 38' to 5 lanes at 761. The proposed
right-of-way will vary from 120' to 150'-. Some 35,000 cu.
yds. of fill material will be used to raise the roadway
height and increase its width. Fill requirements for the
new road will displace approximately 2&,000 sq. ft. of
coastal wetlands and 35,000 sq. ft. of shallow water
habitat. The coastal wetlands which occur as fringed
marshes are equally distributed along the existing
right-of-way above and below the bridge. The regularly
flooded marsh vegetation is dominated by saltmarsh cordgrass
(Spartina alterniflora) and black needlerush (Juncus
romerianus). A portion of the shallow water habitat on the
west side of the creek, above and below the bridge abutment,
is occupied by submerged aquatic vegetation. The 2
grass beds appear to cover an area of 50' x 20' and 50' x
30'. The dominate vegetation appears to be eelgrass
(Zostera marina). Although the apparent size of the grass
beds cover an estimate 2500 sq. ft., scientific experts in
this discipline may conclude that additional grass habitat
occurs within the project alignment. It is noted that the
'SA' surface waters of Gales Creek above the bridge are
designated as a Primary Nursery Area by the Division of
Marine Fisheries. The overall elevation of the roadway will
be increased by 51. This will produce a vertical clearance
under the bridge of 7.5' between MHW and the lowest support
structure of the bridge. This should provide limited

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - N.C. DOT/L. R. GOODE, PH.D., P.E., GALES
CREEK BRIDGE #23, CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #3
boating access to the upper reaches of Gales Creek. A
temporary bridge, or detour, will be constructed on the
south side of NC Hwy. 24. As proposed, the pile supported
structure will span the entire distance across Gales Creek
about 800'.
The project design does not include mitigation on or off
site for the wetland losses and impacts to the shallow water
resources.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed bridge replacement and
subsequent improvements to NC Hwy. 24 will greatly improve
public safety and the drive -ability of highway. Increased
vertical clearance under the bridge will improve, on a
limited basis, the accessibility of the upper reaches of
Gales Creek by.small boat traffic.
From an environmental viewpoint, the proposed project will
adversely impact the designated Primary Nursery Area by
directly filling 0.25 acres of coastal wetlands and 0.40
acres of shallow water habitat. These figures represent
half of the overall estimated fill on wetlands and open
water areas. Recent onsite inspections reveal the presence
of approximately 2500 sq. ft. of submerged aquatic
vegetation dominated by eelgrass. These resources, part of
which occur in the Primary Nursery Area, are scheduled for
displacement by the proposed filling operation. Workplat
Sheet 2 of 6 illustrates how the 'filling' requirements
around the approaches will extend beyond bridge abutments
causing a closure or restriction in the overall channel
opening. The issue of restricting the channel opening in
the Primary Nursery Area is compounded by DOT's requirement
to widen the right-of-way to a full 150' at the abutments.
It seems logical to assume that current velocities will
increase as the tidal waters pass through a longer
restricted channel area. This may give rise to increased
scour in the channel bottom, creating sediment fallout on
the upstream side of the new bridge.
CAMA REVIEW SECTION: The 1985 Land Use Plan for Carteret
County classifies the Primary Nursery Area of Gales Creek as
a 'conservation zone'. Although public bridges and approach
roads may be considered water dependent uses, the proposed
project will directly displace a significant amount of
coastal wetlands and shallow water habitat that include

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - N.C. DOT/L. R. GOODE, PH.D., P.E., GALES
CREEK BRIDGE.#23, CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE
#4
grass beds within a designated nursery area. In addition,
an equal amount of resource loss will occur on the south
side of the highway. There appears to be an initial
inconsistency of the project with the LUP and the CANA Use
Standards which will warrant further consideration.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
DATE: JUNE 15, 1989

please type or print. carefully describe all an-
ticipated development activities, including construc-
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, write NIA (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8.9 must be completed for
all projects.
d. Describe the planned use of the pmjea.
Public Transportation
a.
North Carolina Department of Transportationb.
a: Name L. R. Goode Ph.D.. PE' c
Address P. O. Box 25201-
City Raleigh oh State NC d.
Zip 27611 1Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X_ Authorized agent e.
b. Project name (if any) N/A
f.
e. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
-.�.}'�i��C{-F ���,�IheT�i �`�_'`,Y it 'i�i5r �• NC���i��_' ,...—.
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 24
b. City. town, community, or landmark
Gales rreek
c. County Carteret
d. is propo.-
d work within city limits or planning
e. Name of body of water nearest project
-'S��'�::�VV��e,{C(�_�: �i�:tt-'l)�• y-G1t�S Ui •ae. ..'/Y�I*/1rY�_l:%
a.
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Describe_ you propose
(for example. building a home, motel, marina,
!2.
Temporary Detour
If you plan to build a marina, also complete .
and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both?
Bo h
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial rue?
Public Transporiation -
Size of entire tract N/A
Size of individual lot(s) N/A
Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
KurPh Series
Vegetation on tract Fringing Marsh Grass;
Man-made features now on tract
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
Conservation Y_Transitional
Developed _ Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
L How are. adjacent waters classified? SA
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? Yes
If so, by whom? NCrM Archaeologist
r:. rTWMI
a.0
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildings, 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 N/8
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must. receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation 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 im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops.

g.
List the materials, such as marl, paver stone,
b.
Amount of material to be excavated from
asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved
below water level in cubic .yards N/A
surfaces. Asphalt & Concrete
c.
Type of material N/A
d.
Does the area to be excavated include marsh.
h.
If applicable, has a stormwater management
land, swamps, or other-wedands? N/A
plan been submitted to the Division of En-
e.
High ground excavation, in cubic yards N/A
viromnental Management
f.
Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
i.
Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
g.
Location of spoil disposal area N/A
water treatment facilities. N/A
-h.
Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
j.
Have these facilities received state or local
If not, attach a letter granting permission from
approval? N/A
the owner.
k.
Describe existing treatment facilities.
i.
Will a disposal area be available for future
N/A
in N/A
If so, where? N/A
j.
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
I.
Describe location and type of discharges to
swamplland,!or water areas? N/A
waters of the state (for examplersuuface runoff,
k.
Will the fill materifebe placed below mean
sanitary wastewater, industriallcommercial
high water?
effluent, or "wash down").
1.
Amount of fill in cubic yards 1740
Surface Runoff
in.
Type of fill material_N r
n.
Source of fill material Su i to 1 e Borrow
m.
Water supply source N/A
o.
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
n.
If the project is oceanfront development,
wetlands? Yes
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
p.
Dimensions of the wetland to befilled 1000' X22'
tain established public beach accessways or pro-
q.
How will excavated or fill material be kept on
vide new access. N/A
site and erosion controlled? Flnatiny
silt fanra, gilt hacinc and nthar
o.
If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
r.
awLpriata arnginn rnntrnl
rnaa ai rag _
What type of construction equipment will be
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
first habitable floor? N/A
• -
hydraulic dredge)? Ctanriarri Roadway
Cnnstrurtinn Fnttinmant '
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or -fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or 04WL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip-
ment to the project site? -IL If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts.
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water
or normal water level N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months,
in feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead materials
le. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below mean high water ^N: A
f. Type of fill material WA
N

COPY— NCDOI
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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 applicant is not
claiming to be the owhcr of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion 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 8 biz x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 73.0203 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 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing 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 per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. TKe applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
Name See Attached Sheet
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
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 $100 made payable to -die Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on'the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
1 certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed 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 representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the day of '�(>
19
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Landowner or Authorized agent
Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
DCM office and addresses and phone number.

PROPERTY OWNERS
B-1105 - NC 24 OVER GALES CREEK
MARION DETTINGER
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
GEORGE L. JAMES
814 S. W. SHOREMONT ROAD
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98166
RANDALL F. HALL
ROUTE 1, BOX 594
NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28570
WALTON A. AYCOCK
ROUTE 3, BOX 163
PIKEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27863
ELMER J. GARNER
ROUTE 1, BOX 595
NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28570
FLOYD A. GARNER
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Division of Coastal Management
P. O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
[phone]
June 15, 1989
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., P.E.
Manager, Program & Policy Branch
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Goode:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges
receipt of your application for state approval for development of
your property located at N.C. Highway 24 Bridge #23 over Gales
Creek, in Carteret County. It was received on May 22, 1989, and
appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The
projected deadline for making a decision is August 4, 1989. An
additional 75-day review period may be necessary, and if so, you
will be advised of the extension and the new deadline. .
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be
posted at the location of the proposed development. . Enclosed you
will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be
posted at the property of your proposed development. You should
post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where
it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be:
Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the
road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the
road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an
incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional
information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

L.R. Goode, Ph.D., P.E.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 15, 1989
Page #2
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,
5' ames L. Mercer
Field Representative
JLM/dh
Enclosure
CC: John Parker
Charles S. Jones
Jerry McCrain, DOT

JUN 02 189 12:30 NRCD LIBRRRY 'r ss-ayt+v r-H,
N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
FAX: [phone]
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JUN 02 'U'J' 1G:31 rvKI,U LIt�KFIRr r-r-.-'. �o� _-e�r.e sa _ __am _
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Douglas G. Lewis
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Planning and Assessment
TO: Linda Mercer
Bill Hogarth
Trevor Clements
Jim Mercer
Charles Jones
Steve Benton
John Parker
RE: NRCD Position Regarding Replacement Bridges
Over Broad and Gales Creeks, Carteret County
FROM: Doug Lewis
DATE: June 2, 1989
Enclosed is a statement of NRCD's major concerns relative to
the Department of Transportation's (DOT) bridge replacement
proposals in Carteret county. This was developed with input from
several of you. Secretary Cobey has reviewed this statement and
strongly supports the policy that DOT must modify their proposals
along the lines we suggest to adequately address the
environmental impacts of the bridge construction projects. This
statement should serve as a springboard for our discussions with
DOT staff on Monday.
Background
The existing bridges on NC24 over Broad and Gales Creeks
were built in 1942. Each two lane structure is about 95 feet
long. Earthen causeways traverse the balance of the creeks.
Broad Creek is about 600 feet wide and Gales Creek is about 700
feet wide. Both creeks are designated as primary nursery areas
but they are closed to shellfishing. They have been closed for
some time due to high fecal coliform counts. Improved tidal
flushing reduces this problem.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to replace
the existing bridges with five lane bridges about 140 feet long.
1'() HoK 27087, Rako,•F+, Vnrth Carolina :7611-76N7 Telephone 919,733-6376

JLN 02 169 12: 31 NRCD L I BRRRY '! 5 5- 7 •+ r nn r Qo«
DOT has agreed to some modifications to reduce environmental
impacts or enhance the usefulness of the structures following
comments made by NRCD and Federal agencies on earlier drafts of
the Environmental Assessment. Examples are the construction of
the on -site detour downstream of the current structure, providing
material from demolished bridges for our artificial reef program,
and build fishermens walks if NRCD arranges funding for the
catwalks, parking, and pedestrian access. DOT has consistently
failed to acknowledge repeated concerns raised by NRCD and
Federal agencies to.lengthen the span of both bridges in order to
promote tidal flushing while reducing adverse effects on
wetlands. THE DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES (DMF) HAS REQUESTED A
MINIMUM LENGTH OF 300 FEET FOR EACH BRIDGE.
DMF and the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) have both
raised objections to the Finding Of No Significant Impact
(FoNsi). we will attempt to resolve our differences with DOT
prior to objecting formally through the state clearinghouse
process by meeting with them June 5 at 10 A.M. The Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) and the Division of Planning &
Assessment (P&A) staff will also represent NRCD. National Marine
Fisheries•Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service are federal
agencies invited to participate. The remaining critical issue to
be resolved is the length of each bridge.
Length of Bridge
There are two environmental impacts associated with bridge
length, wetlands and tidal flushing of the primary nursery area.
Wetlands mitigation is dismissed because it is too expensive
to protect or create about two acres. Estimates range from
$217,500 to $2 million. "No net loss" is a new federal policy
that DOT should consider. NRCD reviewers have not raised serious
objections about environmental impacts on wetlands in the review
process to date.
DOT has dismissed tidal flushing as an issue by contracting
with two North Carolina State University (NCSU) faculty members
for a "Broad and Gales Creek Flushing Analysis". The results of
the study are that there is no significant difference in tidal
flushing between a bridge opening of 30 meters compared to an
opening of 100 meters.
"These results indicate for the conditions and
assumptions used in this analysis that there is no
increase in tidal flushing to be gained from increasing
the width of the bridge openings for these two creeks."
NRCD objects to the dismissal of tidal flushing on several
grounds:
1. The closed shellfishing in the PNA is exacerbated by
insufficient flushing. Our fisheries biologists
maintain improved tidal flushing will significantly
reduce the problem. TIDAL FLUSHING IS IMPORTANT.

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The NCSU analysis has several flaws. We do not .
question the model. We have serious reservations about
the data chosen to run the model.
a. The dispersion rate was assumed to be one square
mile per day. This greatly exceeds dye dispersion
tests conducted in similar situations by DEN.
b. The predicted salinity differences were greatly
exaggerated compared to DEN experience.
C. The assumed freshwater inflow was an average rate
where a lower 60 to 90 day low flow rate is more
appropriate.
In short, all assumptions bias the results toward no
significant difference in flushing with a longer bridge
span. No sensitivity analyses (model runs with different
assumptions) were displayed to reinforce the robustness of
the model nor was the model calibrated to local conditions.
THE FLUSHING ANALYSIS IS FATALLY FLAWED.
3. The costs of a longer bridge and wetlands mitigation
appear to be exaggerated. DOT estimates the cost of
the bridge at $4,800 per linear foot (page 12).
However, in the Environmental Assessment Section
concerning each bridge, structure costs are only an
average of about $3,400 per linear foot (page 2, table
of estimated costs). Project costs are not consistent
in the document, e.g, page 14 of the FONSI document
compared to page 2 of each Environmental Assessment.
1985 data indexed to 1989 put the estimate at slightly
more than $3,000 per linear foot. in addition, these
are average costs per foot rather than marginal costs
per foot (the Cost of an additional foot in the center
of the bridge) which should be even lower. Finally,
approach costs will decline as the bridge lengthens.
Approach costs must be subtracted from the increased
bridge cost to obtain the change in cost for the
project.
Wetlands mitigation cost of $145,000 per acre is highly
suspicious, especially the land cost of $98,000 per
acre.
PROJECT COSTS MUST BE RECOMPUTED.
DOT is systematically decreasing the benefits to any action
reviewers propose which mitigates environmental damage and is
increasing the cost to achieve the mitigation.
Estimated added cost to build 3001 bridge
150 ft. * $3,000 = $450,000 added bridge cost
150 ft. * $ 300 --45,000 reduced approach cost
$405,000 added project cost
Fifty year amortization factor at the federal discount rate
of 8.875 percent is .09003.

JUN 02 189 12:32 NRCD LIBRARY 733-4984_FAX _733-2622_. 817 P05
$405,000 * .09003 = $36,460 added annual cost per
bridge
Do the annual benefits exceed $36,460? NRCD reviewers
believe they do.
Summary
1. Tidal flushing is important.
2. DOT flushing analysis is fatally flawed.
3. The EA-FONSi is inadequate because significant environmental
impacts exist.
4. Project costs must be'recomputed.
5. DOT must get 404, 401, and CAMA permits.
DGL:bsb
CC: Mary Joan Pugh
Lynn Muchmore

MEMORANDUM- �)
TO: STEVE BENTON
FROM: CHARLES S. JONES
SUBJECT- CONSISTENCY REVIEW - SCH89-0790 - BRIDGE #11 OVER BROAD
CREEK & #23 OVER GALES CREEK, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE- APRIL 27, 1989
I have reviewed this document, as well as Jim Mercer's comments,
and would like to make the following observations.
It appears that these bridge replacement projects will have a
significant environmental impact to estuarine resources with the
filling in of almost 2 acres of either coastal wetlands or
shallow bottom and water habitat areas. This document indicates
that no mitigation to these adverse impacts are proposed and that
best management practices will be substituted as appropriate
mitigation measures. This is clearly inconsistent with the
Coastal Resources Commission's mitigation policy (15 NCAC 7M
.0700) and the general guidelines for development in AEC's
(15 NCAC 7H). Furthermore, the document indicates that the
justification for not doing mitigation is due to infeasible
and/or costs of wetlands creation estimated between $145,000.00
to $1,350,000.00 per acre. These estimates seem particularly
high, especially in terms of the value assigned to land
acquisition ($98,000.00 per acre).
The document also contains justification of why a larger bridge
span would not improve water quality conditions in the upstream
portions of the creeks. I'certainly would have to defer to other
agencies with expertise in evaluating water quality models as to
whether the assertions made in this document is correct. But,
from a layman's perspective, I would question whether wind
conditions should not have been factored into the model. This is
particularly relevant when one realizes that there is generally
always a sea breeze blowing across Bogue Sound, and it is not
uncommon for winds to blow steadily in the summer from the south
to southwest at 10 to 15 knots for days at a time.
Previous studies done by DOT have evaluated different
alternatives for the location of a new bridge. One of the
proposals looked at was for the construction of a new bridge
which would span the entire width of the creeks. While the
initial cost of the structure was higher than the recommended
existing alignment, there are certain positive benefits of a new
bridge at a new location which I feel DOT should re-evaluate.
One benefit would, of course, be the bridge expanding the entire
creek and consequently not having any adverse impact to estuarine
resources. Such a proposal would be consistent with CRC

MEMORANDUM:
RE: CONSISTENCY REVIEW - sCH89-0790
APRIL 27, 1989
PAGE #2
guidelines and would not require any additional monetary costs to
DOT for needed mitigation. This proposal would also eliminate
any need for a temporary detour bridge. This would not only
represent a savings of at least $390,000.00 (1988 estimate for
Broad Creek), but certainly would allow for a far more safer
movement of cars over the creeks than would be available over a
temporary bridge structure. Spanning the creeks would also
eliminate any perceived or real concerns over the issue of
enhancement of water quality conditions. Additionally, small
portions of the old approach ways could be left in tact and
provide public access and parking to these water bodies.
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this
matter.
CSJ/dh
cc: Preston P. Pate, Jr.
Jim Mercer

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MEMORANDUM:
TO: STEVE BENTON
FROM: JAMES L. MERCER
SUBJECT: CONSISTENCY REVIEW - PROJECT NUMBER SCH89-0790, DATED
02/14/89, EA/FONSI BRIDGE #11 OVER BROAD CREEK & #23
OVER GALES CREEK, CARTERET COUNTY
DATE: APRIL 25, 1989
The Division of Coastal Management, Morehead City office, has
been closely involved with DOT over the past four (4) years in
the planning of the replacement of Bridges #11 and #23 over Broad
and Gales Creeks, NC Highway 24, Carteret County.
This office has reviewed the referenced document and has the
following comments to provide. From the viewpoint of the
estuarine resources that make up the two creek systems off Bogue
Sound, it is disappointing that the final project design does not
allow for increasing the bridge span openings. This seems to be
contrary to all of the best recommendations from local, state and
federal agencies. The project will directly displace some 1.1
acres of saltmarsh cordgrass and 0.86 acres of surface waters
without providing mitigation. Mitigation and increased bridge
spans have been discounted as too expensive. A compromise on
this issue would be to translate mitigation expenses into
increased bridge span lengths. DCM remains committed to the idea
of enhancing the public trust quality of state and federal
projects when possible. DOT is in the process of submitting
necessary CAMA permit applications for the review process. -
Additional detailed information will be submitted as the field
reports are distributed.
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones

State of North Carolina
Department of,Natural.ResQurces and, Community _Development _
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27M
James G. Martin, Governor Douglas G. Lewis
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Planning and Assessment
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Doter, r_ew s
RE: 89-0790 - Replacement Bridges over
Broad & Gales Creeks, Carteret County
DATE: June 20, 1989
The Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development (NRCD) has reviewed the Department of
Transportation's (DOT) EA/FONSI for Bridge No. it over Broad
Creek and Bridge No. 23 over Gales Creek. As a result of this
review, we question whether the hydrologic study is sufficient
evidence to show there is no improvement in tidal flushing when
the length of the bridge opening is increased at each creek. In
addition, we oppose "best management practices", as appropriate
mitigation for the anticipated wetland takings.
These concerns have been brought to DOT's attention in
previous correspondence and meetings but have been dismissed as
unnecessary and too expensive. Since our last meeting with DOT
Dn June 5; NRCD staff members have continued to,a,nvestigate and
conduct site visits. The additional information gathered has
confirmed our previous position that -tidal flushing can be
improved by lengthening the bridges.
P.O. Boa 27687, Raleigh, Nonh Carolina 2761-6S7 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Oppmuntry Af irmam—z .Action Employer

The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) consulted several
experts on the issue of the adequacy of tidal flushing in Broad
and Gales Creeks. The professional opinion of Dr. John Miller,
North Carolina State University (NCSU) Zoology Department, is
that causeways across tidal creeks have undoubtedly altered
circulation patterns within the creeks, which would therefore
impact sedimentation, the benthic biota, and periods of
inundation. Dr. Miller is currently working with a French
scientist who has demonstrated that impedance to flow in lagoons
has produced areas prone to anoxic conditions and this is clearly
demonstrated in the benthic biota. He recommended that a study
of sediment cores from these creeks be undertaken to determine if
anoxic conditions were created by the causeways.
Gary Evink of the Florida Department of Transportation
studied a bridge -causeway system in the Indian River, FL before
and after construction. His observations of the effect of the
causeway included wastewater loading, formation of organic sinks,
low dissolved oxygen, and sedimentation in the corner areas. He
stated that the flow in a system with causeways is in a straight
line rather than in a sheet across the system and thus there is a
tendency for "dead" areas to form.
NRCD strongly recommends further study be undertaken in
Broad and Gales Creeks to investigate sedimentation away from the
channels, effects on.the benthic biota, and the potential for
anoxic conditions to develop behind the causeways.
Until a more thorough study is conducted NRCD cannot concur
with the results or assume that the hydrologic study conducted at
NCSU adequately addresses our concerns about tidal flushing.
This document also indicates that best management practices
will be substituted as appropriate mitigative measures. This is
inconsistent with the Coastal Resources Commission's mitigation
policy and general guidelines for development in AEC's. Adopting
mitigation measures would not only comply with these laws but
would protect the aquatic vegetation recently discovered by the
Division of Coastal Management (DCM) on the west side of Gales
Creek.
According to DCM the vegetation is dominated by eel grass
and about 2500 sq. ft. would be directly displaced by the
proposed filling requirements proposed by DOT. With grass beds
being a sensitive resource, on the order of Primary Nursery Areas
in terms of resource productivity, DCM continues to find these
projects inconsistent with the CAMA use standards for
development.
In conclusion, this Department feels that before these
bridge replacements are allowed, adequate assessment of their

impacts on our resources must be made. Concerns revealed by our
review show that the FONSI is not warranted in this instance.
Before such a determination can be accepted outstanding issues
previously discussed must be addressed by amending the EA/FONSI
to support such a finding.
MM:bb
Attachments
cc: Linda Mercer
Jim Mercer
Vitharles Jones
John Parker
Trevor Clements
Bob Jamieson

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
!i;v;s;on of Marine Fisheries:
p0 13ox 769 ' Morehead City North Carolina 28557-0769
William 'i. I-logarth, Director
James G. Martin, Governor [phone]
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Lewis
FROM: Linda Mercer�Al
DATE: June 20, 1989
SUBJECT: EA/FONSI, BROAD AND GALES CREEK BRIDGES
I have discussed our concerns with several scientists over the issue of the
effects of the causeways on tidal flushing and the hydrological modeling performed by
Drs. Overton and Fisher (NCSU). Dr. John Miller, NCSU Zoologyy Department, has N ed
'A., ^�.pbl r ovncr' I. r p•i.rkl nrt ti Nrr t,i ..,C,arol
closely with Dr. Len Pietrafesa, a physical oceanographer at NCSU, in modeling
estuarine circulation patterns and describing patterns of movement of juvenile
estuarine fishes. His professional opinion is that causeways across tidal creeks
have undoubtedly altered circulation patterns within the creeks, which would
therefore impact sedimentation, the benthic biota, and periods of inundation. Dr.
Miller is currently working with a French scientist who has demonstrated that
produced areas prone to
impedance to flow in lagoons -has prod� ,oxic conditions and this
is clearly demonstrated in the benthic biota. He recommended that a study of
sediment cores from these creeks be undertaken to determine if anoxic conditions were
created by the causeways.
I also discussed the effects of the causeways on tidal circulation with Gary
Evink of the Florida Deoartment of Transportation, Bureau of Environment. He studied
a bridge -causeway system in the Indian River, FL before and after construction. His
observations of the effect of the causeway included wastewater loadi-.g, formation of
organic sinks, low dissolved oxygen, and sedimentation in the corner areas.. Box
culverts, in .addition to the bridge, were used to improve the circulation in this
case, but a drawback to their use is the tendency for them to fill in with silt. He
stated that the flow it a system with causeways is in a straight line rather than in
a sheet across the system and th:;s there is a tendency for "dead" areas to form.
I also discussed the projects with Gerard Bales, N.C. Geological Survey. He was
of the opinion that a finer scale model was 'needed in this situation' and that "real"
data should be used in -he model. He did recognize that his modeling would be very
costly.
Based on these discussions, the Divislonstronglyrecommends dcn away
tthe
be undertaken in Broad and Gales Creeks to investigate s
channels, effects on the benthic biota, and the potential for ano>:'.c conditions to
develop behind the caul ways. Realizing the costliness of such work, at tine very
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least, we Highly recommend that the WASP-4 model be re -run using actual
.data collected from the two systems -::
The Division Would like to reiterate the need for mitigating the
impacts of bridge 'replacements, regardless.of the cost involved. Broad
and Gales Creeks are adjacent to a proposed ORW.and all attempts should
be made to -prevent habitat loss ar6d further degradation of water quality
in these systems. The Divisionwould also like to continue working with
DOT to find a way in which to make catwalks on the bridges a viable
option.
LM/sh
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: MELBA MCGEE
DIVISION OF PLANNING & ASSESSMENT
., .., tt^.M: . JAMES L. MERCER, FIELD.,P.EPP.ESI'.NTRTIVE,
DIVISION OF COASTAL-MAxNAGEMENL' -
SUBJECTe NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECTS FOR BRIDGES ##11 & #23, OVER BROAD
& GALES CREEK, IN CARTERF.T COUNTY
DATE: JUNE 15, 1989
Thank you for arranging the session with DOT on June 5, 1989.
Charles Jones and I appreciate the opportunity to make additional
comments on the referenced projects. After further
consideration, the Division of Coastal Management will stand on
its original comments and position that both projects are
inconsistent with the CAMA Use standards for Development.
As you know, we are currently processing DOT's applications for
the two,bridge replacement projects. During the course of my
site evaluation on June 14, I encountered an area of submerged
below the bridge abutment adjacent to the highway alignment. The `
-,vegetation is dominated by eelgrass (Zostera marina). I have
--�stimated an area of 2500 sq. ft. will be directly displaced by
e proposed filling requirements. Additional habitat conducive
the growing of eelgrass may also be impacted. Hopefully, the
National Marine Fisheries service will quantify these impacts in
their evaluation of the permit request.
I think the idea of grass beds at this location will come,as a -
revelation to most of the review agencies. The grass bed
resource was not discovered by DOT in its field survey, and thus,
was not addressed in their environmental assessment or FONSI. As
you know, grass beds are a most sensitive resource on the order
of Primary Nursery Areas in terms of resourc^ productivity.
Please let me know if we can be of f-,irther —i.stance.
JLM/dh
;;harles S- Jones
StFeVe Renton

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TO: Melba McGhee
Planning and Assessment
FROM: Steve Benton _j6_
Division of Coastal Management
RE: SCIV? 9
DATE:
We have rev(iewe'd the above referenced clearinghouse document.
1 A consistency statement is not needed (project does not meet consistency
threshold)
2 A consistency statement -is needed. Please notify us when all comments
are in.
3 The proposal is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program provided that all state authroization and/or permit requirements
are met prior to or during construction of the project.
4 A consistency statement will be prepared on the final document. Comments,
however, will be made on the draft document by our field consultant.
5 The project is not in the coastal area.
6 A CAMA major permit is required. The decision on the permit will be the
state's position on the consistency of the project with the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program.
7 The proposal, will not affect the coastal a�•;e_a/or will have minimal, if
any, impacts on coastal resources.
8 A CAMA major permit has been issued on this project: Date ;
Permit No. The project is consistent provided all
conditions of the permit are met.
9 The applicant should contact the DCM Field Consultant in ,
(telephone no.) to arrange a pre —permit conference.
10 The proposal is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program.
11 Additional Continents
— _.__ The following comments are being submitted on. this prcposai:

DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
April 19, 1989
TO: Melba McGee
FROM: Carol Tingley
SUBJECT: 89-0790 FONSI NC 24 Bridge Reflacement
The Division of Parks .and Recreation has reviewed the FONSI for
bridge replacements on NC 24 in Carteret County. Our Natural
Heritage Program has no records of significant species that would
directly be affected by the replacement of the bridges that span
Broad and Gales Creek. However, we wish to reiterate our concern
that the impending future widening of NC 24 could negatively
affect two significant natural areas --Patsy Pond and Wildberry
Woods. Both of these areas provide habitat for federal and state
listed rare and endangered species. Any.widening of NC 24 in the
vicinity of these natural areas should occur south of their
boundaries. ,,,
Thank .vnnfti r the ,opnortu:,: ty to. review this. prmiegr„
CT/bep
CC: Chuck Roe
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MEMO To: Jim Mercer Date: 8-24-90
NC Div of Coastal mgt
FROI,: Dennis Pipkin
SUBJECT: Broad & Gales Creeks, Bridge Replacement, 14CDOT
Per our telecon today at 11:45 AM.
You should have two pages Of my drawing notes, plus the
,`:ollowing 13 sheets of drawings prefixed with "DP
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DP DRAWINGS NOTES B-16-90
B-1105 BRIDGE AT GALES CREEK, CARTERET CO.
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SHEET DP-1 NOTES
I. 1XISTING WATERLINE AT EXISTING FILL rOR CAUSEWAY/BRIDGE.
2. EXISTING BRIDGE OPENING.
SHEET DP-1.1 NOTES
1. PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
SHEET DP-1.2 NOTES
1. PROPOSED BRIDGE OPENING.
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SHEET DP-2 NOTES
I. PROFILE VIEW ALONG HWY CENTERLINE OF EXISTING ROAD
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2. EXISTING BRIDGE OPENING.
SHEET DP-2,1 NOTES
1. PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
SHEET DP-2.2 NOTES
1. PROFILE VIEW ALONG HWY CENTERLINE OF PROPOSED ROAD
SURFACE, BRIDGE OPENING, AND STREAM BED.
BRIDGE WIDTH AT ROAD SURFACE IS 225 FEET, PROPOSED OPENING IS
APPROX. 185 FEET WIDE AT HIGH TIDE LINE DUE TO $LOPE OF
ABUTMENTS.
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SHEET OP-P, NOTES
1. EXISTING WATERLINE AT EXISTING FILL FOR CAUSEWAY/BRIDGE.

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SHEET DP-4 NOTES
I. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, OPEN
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SHEET DP-5 NOTES
1, PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
2. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, OPEN
WATER, AND UPLANDS.
SHEET DP-6 NOTES
2. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, OPEN
WATER, AND UPLANDS,
SHEET DP-7 NOTES
1. PROFILE VIEW ALONG HWY CENTERLINE OF EXISTING ROAD
SURFACE, BRIDGE OPENING, AND STREAM BED.
2. PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
SHEET DP-S NOTES
1. PROFILE VIEW ALONG HWY CENTERLINE Or PROPOSED ROAD
SURFACE, BRIDGE OPENING, AND STREAM BED.
BRIDGE WIDTH AT ROAD SURFACE IS 225 FEET. PROPOSED OPENING
IS APPROX. 197 FEET WIDE AT HIGH TIDE LINE DUE TO SLOPE OF
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1. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, CPEI1
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1. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, OPEN
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DP DRAWINGS NOTES B-16-90
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1. PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
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SHEET DP-6 NOTES
2. PROPOSED FOOTPRINT OF FILLS AND CUTS: IN WETLANDS, OPEN
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SI'IEET DP-7 NOTES
1. PROFILE VIEW ALONG HWY CENTERLINE OF EXISTING ROAD
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2. PROPOSED EXCAVATION OF EXISTING MATERIAL OF CAUSEWAY.
SHEET DP-S NOTES
1, PROFILE•. VIEW ALC17G HWY CENTERLINE OF PROPOSED ROAD
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BRIDGE WIDTH AT ROAD SURFACE IS 225 FEET, PROPOSED OPENING
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF t1C 24
FROM BROAD CREEK TO THE INTERSECTION
OF SR 1141 AND NC 24
Project 8.1162101 R-2105B Carteret County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold
the above public hearing on October 4, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Broad Creek Middle School located on NC 24 near SR 1122.
The hearing will consist of an explanation of the proposed
design, right of way requirements and procedures, relocation
advisory assistance, and State -Federal relationship. The
hearing will be open to those present for statements,
questions, comments and/or submittal of material pertaining to
the proposed design. Additional material may be submitted for
a period of ten days from the date of the hearing to: W. A.
Garrett, Jr., P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611.
The proposed project is the widening of existing NC 24 to 0
641 pavement. This will provide 4 travel lanes and a center
left turn lane. An additional 10, of right of way will be
required from each side of the present right of way.
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A map setting forth the location and design and copies of
the environmental assessment are available for public review at
the N. C. D. O. T. Maintenance Office, Newport.
Anyone desiring additional information on the public
hearing may contact Mr. Garrett at the above address or
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P. 0. Box 1587
Greenville. N. C. 27835
April 2, 1991
STATE PROJECT: 8.1161203 8.1161403
F. A. PROJECT: BRF-8-4(18) BRF-8-4(17).
COUNTY: Carteret
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RPA 0 3 1991
DESCRIPTION: B-1105 B-1097 Bridge over Gales Creek and
Approaches on NC 24, and Bridge over Broad
Creek and Approaches on NC 24 North of the
Intracoastal Waterway.
T. A. Loving Co.
P. 0. Drawer 919
Goldsboro, North
Gentlemen:
Carolina 27533-0919
The Preconstruction Conference for the above project
is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 1991 at 10:00 A. M. in
the Resident Engineer's Office located at 601 S. Glenburnie
Road in New Bern, North Carolina.
Sincerely,
£. $.,-1-a
E. B. atham, P. E.
Division Construction Engineer
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CC: Mr. L. A. Sanderson, P. E.
Mr. J. R. Wilder, P. E.
Mr. R. W. Reaves, P. E.
Mr. R. F. Deanes, P. E.
Mr. H. L. Davis, P. E.
Mr. C. W. Yohn, Jr.
Mr. J. B. Broughton, Sr.
Mr. T. M. Sherrod, Roadside Env.
Mr. Thom Mull, FHWA
Mr. John Banks
A r. Charles Jones, NRCD
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Carteret -Craven EMC
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph
West Carteret Water Corporation
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