NCDOT 79-97 Bridge #4 SR 1300 Cullie Creek

Permit Class Permit Number ,
, NEW 79-97 /
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA '
Department of Environment,Health&Natural Resources /
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Coastal Resources Commission '
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X Major : •lb pme ea of Environmental Concern
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Issued to NC Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Hig iys, . O. 201, Raleigh,NC 27611
• authorizing development in Carteret County at t r., at the SR1300 Crossing (Br. #4)
, , as requested in the permittee's appli dated 5/19/97 including attached work plan ,
• drawings, sheets 1-7 of 7 dated 5/16/97.
, This permit, issued on — 3 —917 , 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.
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, 1) All work authorized by this permit must be done in strict compliance with the permit plans. The
existing 52-foot-long bridge will be replaced with a 70-foot-long bridge. $
/ 2) The temporary placement or double-handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or '
vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
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3) All riprap material must be free from loose dirt or any other pollutant. It must be of a size sufficient /
/ to prevent its movement from the site by wave or current action. /
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4) The roadway abutments must be constructed prior to any backfilling activities and be structurally
tight so as to prevent seepage of backf ll materials through the strut ture.
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(Attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
' This permit_action maybe appealed bythepermittee or Signed bythe authorityof the Secretaryof DEHNR and the '
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' other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. /
' 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 ....._3,cz\C,
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
- —Roger N. chectei, Director '
• Any maintenance work or project modification not Division of Coastal Management '
, covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval.
' All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
December 31. 2000
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, In issuing this permit,the State of North Carolina agrees ,
, that your project is consistent with the North Carolina /lG/7 —
, Coastal Management Program. Signature of Permittee '
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ADDITIO • L CONDITIONS
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• 5) No excavated or fill material w' .- . aced at any time, in any wetlands, marsh or surrounding
waters, outside of the alignme . ►e fill area i 'cated on the revised workplans.
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6) All disturbed areas will be properly gra cover sufficient to restrain erosion
within the shorter of fifteen(15)workin ys or � calendar days after project completion.
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7) The activity will be conducted in a way that p vent a sig increase in turbidity outside the
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area of construction or construction-related discharge. re e uch that the turbidity in the water /
body is 25 NTUs or less are not considered signific
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• 8) The permittee and its contractors and/or agents shall not excavate, fill, or perform land clearing at
any time in the construction or maintenance of this project within waters and/or wetlands, except as
authorized by this permit, or any modification to this permit. There shall be no excavation from ,
or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without
appropriate modification of this permit. '
• 9) To ensure that all borrow and waste activities occur on high ground, except as authorized by this
, permit, the permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to identify all areas to be used to /
borrow material, or to dispose of dredged, fill, or waste material. The permittee shall ensure that all
such areas comply with the preceding condition of this permit, and shall require and maintain
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documentation of the location and characteristics of all borrow and disposal sites associated with this
project. This information will include data regarding soils,vegetation and hydrology sufficient
to clearly demonstrate compliance with the preceding condition.
10) The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of
this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its
contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy
of this permit.
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NOTE: The Division of Water Quality approved the 1996 request for roadway improve- /
ments over Cullie Creek on April 11, 1996 under General Water Quality Certifi- /
cation No. 3025. A modified certification may be required. Contact the DWQ
at 919/733-1786.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
113 Airport Drive
Suite 100
P.O. Box 850
Edenton, NC 27932
May 19, 1997 4�
Mr. John Parker, Major CAMA Permit Coordinator C�
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N. C. Department of Environment, Health " G
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Division of Coastal Management �,q� `99>
P.O. Box 27687 q
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 � %.
Dear Mr. Parker:
SUBJECT: Bridge No. 4 over Cullie Creek on SR 1300 in Carteret County
The Department of Transportation applied for a CAMA Major Development
Permit (CMDP) in August 1989 to replace the subject bridge with four (4) metal pipe
arches. The Division of Coastal Management issued a CMDP (No. 249-89) on
December 19, 1989. The Department was not able to allocate the necessary funds to
complete this bridge replacement project until recently. Consequently, the original
CAMA authorization expired on December 31, 1992.
More recently (January 1997) the Department reapplied to the Division of
Coastal Management for another CMDP to replace the bridge with metal pipe arches.
Comments on the proposal, submitted by state and federal natural resource agencies
in response to the public notice from the Division of Coastal Management and/or the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, revealed that some agencies harbored substantial
concerns about the project as proposed. On March 22, 1997, the Department . - 71 i
requested that the processing of the permit be temporarily discontinued until a review of
the proposal could be completed.
As a result of the concerns raised during the public notices, the Department has
reevaluated its original design and now recommends a bridge-for-bridge replacement
at the site. Furthermore, the Department has approved a minimum-footprint concept
for the proposed improvements to the approachways. The current design will result in
only minimal impacts to adjacent estuarine marshland. The anticipated impacts to
coastal wetland under the current proposal will be less than 0.02 acre.
Copies of revised plan view, profile and cross-sectional drawings, in addition to a
vicinity map, and revised MP-1 and MP-5 application forms are enclosed for your review
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Courier: 10-62-26
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May 19, 1997
• Mr. Parker
as part of a revised permit application. One further item which is being included in the
revised application is a signed adjacent riparian landowner notification which was sent
to Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Sprint). This notification was initiated recently
when it was learned that ownership of one of the four parcels changed hands
subsequent to submittal of the original permit application.
Based upon an understanding that the original processing clock will be
reinitiated as soon as the revised application exhibits have been accepted, the
Department is hopeful that your office can make a permit decision as soon as possible.
Funding for this project is strictly tied to this fiscal year. The Department is satisfied
that the environmental concerns that were raised during the recent public notices have
been resolved by the most recent design changes. Please call me if you have any
additional questions or comments.
Sincerely,
.41447/0-0411
M. Randall Turner, Division Environmental Officer
Planning & Environmental Branch-Division One
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Charles Jones, DCM, Morehead City
Mr. Cliff Wiiefordner, COE, Wilmington
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS, Beaufort
Mr. C. E. Lassiter, P.E., NCDOT, Greenville
Mr. R. L. Spence, NCDOT, Williamston
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E, NCDOT, Raleigh
Mr. D. R. Conner, P.E., NCDOT, Edenton

Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT b. City, town, community or landmark
Merrimon
a. Landowner: c. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1300
Name N. C. Department of Transportation
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
Address P.O. Box 25201 jurisdiction? Yes X No
City Raleigh State N.0 e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Cullie Creek
Zip 27611-5201 Day Phone[phone]
Fax [phone] 3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
b. Authorized Agent: OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Name M. Randall Turner, Div. Environ. Officer
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
Address 113 Airport Dr., P.O. Box 850 building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
Replace existing bridge with a bridge, elevate&
City Edenton State N.C. improve sections of approachways
Zip 27932 Day Phone[phone]
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
Fax [phone] project,new work, or both? Both
c. Project name(if any) Replace Bridge No. 4 over c. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public
Cullie Creek on SR 1300, Carteret County
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods
NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), of construction and daily operations of proposed
and/or project name. project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. Purpose: Replace aging bridge,
elevate sections of roadway out of floodplain;Use:
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED public transportation; Methods of Construction:
standard bridge and roadway construction
PROJECT
a. County Carteret

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m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER N/A
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) Surface
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or runoff from bridge and roadway
NWL bridge is +/- 4 ft above NWL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Hobucken muck in marsh N/A
e. Vegetation on tract roadside turf and marsh
(Juncus romerianus)
f. Man-made features now on tract timber bridge 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
and paved roadway
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land In addition to the completed application form, the
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use following items must be submitted:
plan.)
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Conservation Transitional other instrument under which the applicant claims
Developed Community title to the affected properties. If the applicant is
X Rural Other not claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? under which the owner claims title, plus written
N/A permission from the owner to carry out the project.
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the • An accurate, dated work plat(including plan view
applicable zoning? Yes No N/A and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in
(Attach zoning compliance certificate,ate, f applicable) black ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
done for the tract? Yes X No detailed description.)
If yes, by whom? Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
k. Is the project located in a National Registered prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property? adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Yes X No Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes No requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
Coastal (marsh) X Other guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? No
(Attach documentation, if available) See drawings

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Form DCM-MP-1
the site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6.CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
•A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. TO ENTER ON LAND
•A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and I understand that any permit issued in response to this
signed return receipts as proof that such owners application will allow only the development described
have received a copy of the application and plats in
application. The project will be subject to
by certified mail. Such landowners must be conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
advised that they have 30 days in which to submit I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the
comments on the proposed project to the Division proposed activity complies with the State of North
of Coastal Management. Upon signing this form, Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and
the applicant further certifies that such notice has will be conducted in a manner consistent with such
been provided.
program.
Name H. D. Carroway, Jr.
Address Rt. 3, Box 768, Beaufort, NC 28516 I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Phone grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands
Name Canal Land Limited in connection with evaluating information related to
Address P.O. Box 260001, Conway, SC 29526 this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Phone project.
Name Carolina Telephone&Telegraph Co. I further certify that the information provided in this
Address 14111 Capitol Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27587 application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued This is the 19th day of May , 19 97 .
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. Print Name M. Randall Turner
CAMA Permit No. 249-89, 12/19/89 Signature OP. 3 � 7/1.
Landowner or A ri Agent
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Please indicate attachments pertaining to your
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the proposed project.
application.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in DCM MP-3 Upland Development
oceanfront and inlet areas. DCM MP-4 Structures Information
X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
• A statement of compliance with the N.C. DCM MP-6 Marina Development
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public space provided at the bottom of each form.
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.

Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERT
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to removed? (Explain)
this proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge 70 ft(2 35 ft)
1. BRIDGES
h. Width of proposed bridge 24 ft
a. Public X Private i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
+/- 4ft
b. Type of bridge(construction material)
Reinforced concrete cored slab j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water
flow?
Yes X No
c. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain equal conveyance structure
Cullie Creek
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL +/- 4.5 ft
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? +/- 3.4 ft
X Yes No
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge 52.3 ft reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge 24.9'clr roadway opening? X Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain proposed bridge will have larger
bridge +/- 2.3 ft vertical clearance; since two cored slab bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be spans will be used, it will be necessary to have a
removed? (Explain) entire bridge will be mid-channel bent; horiz clearance =2 a 15ft
removed
m. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? X Yes No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing If yes, explain Proposed bridge will span wetland
culvert(s)? adjacent to creek channel
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert n. Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert concerning their approval?
above the MHW or NWL Yes X No
If yes, please provide record of their action.

Form DCM-MP-S
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
2. CULVERTS N/A potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b. Number of culverts proposed 3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
c. Type of culvert(construction material, style) a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or
culvert require any excavation below the MHW or
NWL?
Yes X No
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge? If yes,
Yes No (1) Length of area to be excavated
If yes, (2) Width of area to be excavated
(1) Length of existing bridge (3) Depth of area to be excavated
(2) Width of existing bridge (4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing yards
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or
removed? (Explain) culvert require any excavation within: No
Coastal Wetlands SAVs Other
Wetlands
If yes,
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (1) Length of area to be excavated
Yes No (2) Width of area to be excavated
If yes, (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(1) Length of existing culvert yards
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or
above the MHW or NWL culvert require any highground excavation?
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be X Yes No
removed? (Explain) If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 20' (x 2)
(2) Width of area to be excavated 30 ft
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
f. Length of proposed culvert yards +/- 33 cubic yards
g. Width of proposed culvert d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
any excavation, please complete the following:
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL (1) Location of the spoil disposal area
NCDOT-owned site: SR 1127
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water (2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
flow? 19 acres
Yes No
Ifyes, explain (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
X Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission
from the owner.

Form DCM-MP-5
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
maintenance? X Yes No any existing utility lines? Yes X No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal If yes, explain in detail
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes, give dimensions if different from(2)
above. c. Will the proposed project require the construction
(6) Does the disposal area include any area of any temporary detour structures?
below the MHW or NWL? _Yes X No Yes X No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2 If yes, explain in detail
above.
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or
culvert result in any fill (other than excavated d. Will the proposed project require any work
material described in Item d. above) to be placed channels? Yes X No
below MHW or NWL? Yes X No If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
(2) Width of area to be filled and erosion controlled? Silt fences, sediment
(3) Purpose of fill curtains and application of BMP's
f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or f. What type of construction equipment will be used
culvert result in any fill (other than excavated (for example, dragline, backhoe or hydraulic
material described in Item d. above) to be placed dredge)? Hydraulic crane, backhoe, trucks
within:
X Coastal Wetlands _SAVs Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled +/-90 ft(x 2) g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting
(2) Width of area to be filled up to 7 ft equipment to project site? Yes _ X
(3) Purpose of fill rip rap stabilization No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or
culvert result in any fill (other than excavated
material described in Item d. above) to be placed
on highground? X Yes No h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or
If yes, culvert require any shoreline stabilization?
(1) Length of area to be filled 900 ft X Yes No
(2) Width of area to be filled up to 48 ft If yes, explain in detail rip rap will be installed
(3) Purpose of fill elevate roadway out of at stations 8+50 to 9+92
floodplain
M. Randall Turner, Division Environmental Officer
4. GENERAL Applicant or ject Name
iigd-2f
nature
a. Will the proposed project involve any mitigation? May X No 19, 1997
Date yes, explain in detail

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT: Replace Bridge No.4 over Cullie Creek&
Improve Approachways on SR 1300
DATE: May 16,1997
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 1 •A11111YV
Division of Coastal Management
JamesnatB. Hunt, Jrw., , Secretr
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p E I-I N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
June 6, 1.997
Mr. H. Franklin Vick
NC Dept.Of Transportation
Planning&Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Sir:
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act,and where applicable,
the State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original (buff-colored form) is
retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the
original and the copy and return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding
means you have waived your right of appeal described below.
If you object to the permit or any of the conditions,you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1
or 113-229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 11666, Raleigh,NC 27611, [phone] within twenty (20) days of this
decision on your permit. You should also be aware that if another qualified party submits a valid objection to the
issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days, the matter must be resolved prior to work initiation. The Coastal
Resources Commission makes the final decision on any appeal.
The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be
carried out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance require
additional approval.Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved.
If you are having the work done by a contractor, it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all
permit requirements.
From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site.To facilitate this review,we request that
you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation.However,if questions arise concerning
permit conditions,environmental safeguards,or problem areas,you may contact Department personnel at any time for
assistance. By working in accordance with the permit, you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal
resources.
Very sincerely,
John R.Parker,Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, Bridge #4 on SR 1300 south of Merrimon, over
Cullie Creek
Photo Index - 1989: 3 205 8 1984: Not available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,709,950 Y: 435,550
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - October 16, 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete - January 30, 1996
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - 1991 Carteret County Land Use Plan
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES, CW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public Transportation
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - Culverts
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: None
Source - DCM files
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Juncus roemerianus, Cladium 800 ft2 786 ft2
iamaicense, and Typha spp.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open water 3,250 ft2
(C) Other
High ground 28,560 ft2
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 33,400 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA NSW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace the bridge over Cullie Creek near the
Town of Merrimon with four 128" X 83" X 60' corrugated steel pipe arches and to raise the existing
road elevation.

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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/CARTERET COUNTY
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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
The project is located on SR 1300, near Merrimon, on Cullie Creek in Carteret
County. Cullie Creek is a tributary of Adam's Creek. A 50'-long existing bridge
spans the 35' to 40' wide creek. Vertical clearance under the existing bridge is
approximately 2.5' to 3'. An extensive marsh system vegetated with black needlerush
Juncus roemerianus, sawgrass Cladium iamaicense and cattails Typha spp. border both
sides of the creek. Cullie Creek is classified SA NSW and is open to shellfishing.
The area is also a designated Primary Nursery Area.
A CAMA Major Permit (#249-89) had been issued for the same project in 1989
but the project was never undertaken and the permit expired in 1992. Since the
issuance of the original permit, conditions at the site have not changed.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with four 128" X 83" X 60'
corrugated steel pipe arches and to raise the elevation of the adjacent road
approximately 1'. The project includes removing the old bridge and "prepping" an
area 63' X 70' (the site of the existing bridge) for installation of the four culverts. The
area will be excavated to approximately -6 below MHW, the pipe arches installed, and
the area backfilled. The applicant also proposes to raise the road elevation which will
widen the road bed by approximately 2' on end side.
Anticipated Impacts
The project as proposed would involve the following AECs: Coastal Wetlands,
Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas and the Estuarine Shoreline. Excavation and
filling activities within the 63' X 70' area where the culverts are to be placed directly
removes approximately 786 ft2 of Coastal Wetlands and approximately 3,250 ft2 of
open water habitat and creek bottom (Public Trust). According to the applicant,
approximately 800 ft2 of additional Coastal Wetlands would also be excavated to
facilitate water flow through the culverts. Approximately 1,560 ft2 of high ground
would be disturbed for culvert installation and another 27,000 ft2 for the raising of the
road. Excavation and filling activities would probably result in an increase short-term
and localized turbidity levels. The applicant proposes to implement Best Management
Practices (i.e. silt fences and check dams) to minimize any adverse effects which may
be caused by project related sedimentation.
Prepared by M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - 12 February 1996

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL/PROCESSING RECORD 11.1;
A) APPLICANT: NC Department of Transportation COUNTY: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, south of Merrimon
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: January 30, 1996 /�9�91
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES /
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ted Tyndall >>L 1 z:: ' CT OFFICE: Morehead
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DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: "S? WSb
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B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IN RAL = : a 1 . .REC'D: $
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: cf-; END OF NOT s DATE:
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: i 9 D REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: ON: �-— \ `i 10
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: LI — / S— � 150 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: 3 - I - G' le' STATE DUE DATE: 616
FEDERAL DUE DATE: - FED. COMMENTS REC'D:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT ON
AGENCY DATE COMMENTS OBJECTIONS NOTES
RETURNED YES NO
Coastal Management Dist. Office
Div. of Community Assistance
Land Quality Section
Div. of Env. Management .- I .2- -9/
State Property Office
Div. of Archives & History _
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Wildlife Resources Commission (p/
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Div. of Water Resources
Div. of Marine Fisheries 4 - 1 - 9

To: John Dorney
Ecological Assessment Group
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWER: Stephanie Petter
WQ SUPERVISOR: Dave Adkins
DATE: March 11, 1996
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 96 PERMIT NO.: 960174 COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT NAME: NCDOT Cullie Creek
PROJECT TYPE: Bridge replacement PERMIT TYPE: GC3025
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: February 14, 1996
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030410
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Cullie Creek W. 12 .4
CLASS: SA NSW STREAM INDEX #: 27-128-6-1 �
*OPEN OR CLOSED: open RECEIVED
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WL IMPACT: N/A WL TYPE: Brackish marsh 'BAR x 199
WL REQUESTED: 0.11 acres WL ACR EST: yes i:;;; ' s
WL SCORE: N/A _MANAGEMENT W
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE w/ cm-,d.c-hcs S 9
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: NO
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bridge replacement and elevation of roadway.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: GC3025
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: 3,250 sq. ft. WETLAND: 1,586 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? YES
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: That the bridge be replaced with
another span bridge rather than four culverts. Aside from removing creek bottom uses in a PNA, the
culverts would tend to have a more restrictive effect on stream flow. Additionally, with the increased
elevation proposed, creek navigability would be enhanced for use by small boats (i.e. canoes or kayaks).
It is recommended that the project be done in such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the
immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM - John Parker

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
' Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Coastal Management p
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor GO H N F�
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 12, 1996
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Kathy B. Vinson, District Planner 12
Division of Coastal Management
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FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. MAR p S9pg
Major Permits Processing Coordinator 104911�
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review 6e
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Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, south of Merrimon, Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek
Please indicate below your office's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by March
4, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall at (919) 726-
7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed. e�
This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
See attached.
This office objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED /8 UG Gr\ DATE VV/7
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• MEMORANDUM:
TO: John Parker
FROM: Kathy Vinson
SUBJECT: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application, NC
DOT, Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR 1300 , south of
Merrimon, Carteret County
DATE : March 4, 1996
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace
Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek on SR 1300 near the Town of Merrimon in
Carteret County and to raise the existing road elevation.
AECs impacted by the proposed work include Public Trust Areas,
Estuarine Waters, the Estuarine Shoreline and Coastal Wetlands .
Waters at the project site are classified as SA NSW and are open to
the harvesting of shellfish. The area is a Primary Nursery Area.
I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the 1991
Carteret County Land Use Plan (LUP) Update, as amended September
24 , 1993 , and offer the following comments .
The general area of the project is classified as Rural, while the
AECs impacted by the work are classified as Conservation.
Carteret County' s intentions regarding development in Conservation
classified areas are discussed in the Resource Protection and
Resource Production and Management Policy sections of the Land Use
Plan.
Applicable policies include those for Marine Resource Areas (Page
IV-11) . Generally, Carteret County supports the 7H Use Standards
for estuarine and public trust areas . While the LUP specifies
certain exceptions to the acceptance of the State' s minimum
requirements, none of these appear to be applicable to this
proposal .
Economic and Community Development Policies regarding Commitment to
State and Federal Programs (Page IV-16) support state and federal
programs, particularly those which provide improvements to the
County. Specifically, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation road and bridge improvement programs are mentioned
as receiving Carteret County' s full support .
The Coastal Wetlands Conservation Classification is discussed on
Pages V-2 and V-3 of the amended Plan. Except as specifically
prohibited in the policies section of the Plan, development allowed
by the 7H Use Standards may occur in areas identified as coastal
wetlands by the Division of Coastal Management . I can find no

policy in the amended Plan which would appear to prohibit this
bridge replacement project .
Through the amended LUP, Carteret County places some restrictions
which exceed the state minimum use standards for development in
Primary Nursery Areas . However, these policies involve construction
of marinas, docks, and piers and are not applicable to this
project .
Based on the above policies, this project appears to be consistent
with the amended 1991 Carteret County Land Use Plan, provided all
state standards can be satisfied.
cc : Preston Pate
Charles Jones
Ted Tyndall
Katrina Marshall

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
• Health and Natural Resources 461175:11A
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor C Fl
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C
Roger N. Schecter, Director
RECEIVED
February 12, 1996 PO 1 3 1996
MEMORANDUM: DIY.OE MARINE FISHERIES
TO: Mr. Bruce L. Freeman, Director 11 12 j�
Division of Marine Fisheries -V�
RECEIVED
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. APR 1 9661
Major Permits Processing Coordinator COASrAE
MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
9► 1014
Project Location: Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, south of Merrimon, Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 4, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall at (919)
726-7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED mod,( DATE JIB-96
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A:77A
Division of Marine Fisheries ��• V
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N Fl
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Bruce L. Freeman, Director
27 March 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker, Jr.
DCM Major Permits Processing Coordinator
FROM: Bruce Freeman, Director
Division of Marine Fisheries
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Permit Application for
NC Department of Transportation
Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, South of Merrimon,
Carteret County
I have reviewed the comments provided by the District Manager and/or
Bio-Supervisor and concur with their recommendation(s).
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Marine FisheriesI r
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor C H FZ
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Bruce L. Freeman, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker, Jr. ' EcfIVET
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CUMfAI
FROM: David L. Taylor 0 MANAGEMENT
Central District, Manager
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James J. Francesconi
g gBiologist
Investi Investigating 11 l
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review by the North
Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
DATE: 18 March 1996
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, south of Merrimon,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: To replace Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) has reviewed the
application for work proposed by the NC Department of Transportation, reviewed
the Field Investigation Report compiled by CAMA, and conducted site visits with
and without applicant representation. The following comments by the NCDMF are
provided pursuant to General Statute 113-131.
The Division of Marine Fisheries objects to the SR 1300 Bridge #4
replacement project and recommends denial of the permit as proposed because
Cullie Creek, as a tributary to Cedar Creek, is a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
identified by the Division and designated by the NC Marine Fisheries Commission.
As a PNA, Cullie Creek is an area which for reasons such as food, cover,
bottom type, salinity, temperature and other factors, young finfish and
crustaceans spend the major portion of their initial growing season. Primary
Nursery Areas are those areas in the estuarine system where initial post-larval
development takes place. These areas are usually located in the uppermost
sections of a system where populations are uniformly very early juvenile (15A,
NCAC 3N .0002 (a) (b)) .
Primary Nursery Areas are defined as Critical Habitat Areas (CHA's) by the
NCMFC. Critical Habitat Areas are fragile estuarine and marine areas that
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support juvenile and adult populations of economically important seafood species,
as well as forage species important in the food chain.
The Division prohibits the use of bottom-disturbing gears within PNA's and
recommends that excavation and filling activities be severely restricted or
prohibited. This project is excessive for a PNA and AEC area. The NC Department
of Transportation did not evaluate the alternatives of replacing a bridge with
a bridge to minimize, instead of maximizing, the negative impacts of the project
in this Critical Habitat Area by replacing the bridge with a culvert.
The Division finds that the project as proposed would diminish Cullie
Creek' s ability to function as a PNA because the excavation and subsequent
filling activities will eliminate 3,250 sq. ft. of Non-Vegetated Wetlands (open
water) and reduce the functioning capacity of this PNA.
The subsequent restricted water flow by the use of culverts will cause
increases in sedimentation upstream of the project, thereby reducing habitat.
The overall cumulative affect of this project will effectively reduce the
Critical Habitat Area nature for the project site and the entire creek upstream
of the site.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
. Health and Natural Resources AleT•V
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary O 1=3 ... i•i• :II `
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Roger N. Schecter, Director /1)F
FebruaryeRlik
29, 1996 : Iwo VFo
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ANAGfMENT
MEMORANDUM % ,4.
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TO: Mr. Charles R. Fullwood, Jr., Director ,`42)9 1011 12�3ir>
Wildlife Resources Commission (o sr
Attn: Habitat Conservation Program ,Na,°�° ,,
FROM: John Parker, Jr. c• '�=,t- .�', i
Major Permits Processing Coordinator ` r" -'. ;;;' �,
SUBJECT: CAA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Re `•w -? Zv�'s��
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APPLICANT: NC DOT
PROJECT LOCATION: Bridge #4 on SR1300 over Cullie Creek, Carteret Co.
ROPOSED PROJECT: To replace existing bridge over Cullie Creek.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed and return this form
by March 22, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are
requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
ta he comments.
Signed Jtd
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May 21, 1993
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512 N. Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R.Fullwood,Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker,Jr.,Coordinator
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: David Cox,Highway Project r ator
Habitat Conservation Program c .Lol
DATE: March 25, 1996
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application for NCDOT,Bridge#4 replacement, SR
1300 over Cullie Creek,Carteret County,North Carolina.
Staff biologists with the Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the project and
associated impacts on wildlife and fishery resources in the area. A site visit was made on March 13,
1996. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act(48 Stat. 401,as amended; 16 U.S.C.661 et. seq.)and the Coastal Area Management Act(G.S.
113A-100 through 113A-128).
The NCDOT is proposing to replace an existing bridge with four 128"X 83"X 60' corrugated
steel pipe arches and also to raise the existing road elevation over Cullie Creek. Construction activities
will impact about 1,586 ft2 of coastal wetlands and 3,250 ft2 of Public Trust waters. Best Management
Practices(i.e. silt fences and check dams)are proposed to minimize adverse impacts resulting from
project related sedimentation. Cullie Creek is a tributary of Adam's Creek and is classified as 'SA
NSW'. This section of the creek is designated as a Primary Nursery Area.
We are concerned over potential adverse impacts to aquatic fauna resulting from turbidity
associated with the proposed activities. Elevated turbidity could reduce water quality in these areas and
stress aquatic organisms. Excessive turbidity is particularly damaging to egg and larval life stages of
aquatic organisms. Therefore,we recommend that in-water work be prohibited between April 1 and
September 30. Also,if creek flows permit,we recommend that silt curtains be placed immediately
upstream and downstream of the project site to localize sediment impacts. If possible,we recommend
the placement of a'dry' culvert to provide a travel corridor for small animals and reduce the chance of
road-kills.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If we can be of further assistance,
please call me at(919)528-9886.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
• Health and Natural Resources A1717A
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 12, 1996 D I 0 Z 11 773
MEMORANDUM: FEB 14 1996
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TO: Mr. William A. McNeil, Director COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Division of Community Assistance
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FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.Major Permits Processing Coordinator c`C�\�kOg6
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review F�6 e��4
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Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
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Project Location: Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, south of Merrimon, .i eret County
Proposed Project: to replace Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 4, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall at (919)
726-7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED etAl DATE //,)19‘
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Roger N. Schecter, Director
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek, on SR1300, south of Merrimon, Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace Bridge #4 over Cullie Creek
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 4, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall at (919)
726-7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
t- This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 29, 1995
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TO: Mr. Larry R. Goode, Phd., P.E. �� ",' c„.)
Highway AdministratorNpGEMENt
Division of Highways rQ
FROM: John Parker, Jr.
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Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT
PROJECT LOCATION: Bridge #4 on SR2300 over Cullie Creek, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace existing bridge over Cullie Creek.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by March 22, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
at the c ents.
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February 29, 1996
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MEMORANDUM R E C E ! V E
TO: Ms. Linda Sewall MAP 4 ; ,;
Director
Division of Environmental Health
D . of ENV1R()t;Mr'ru1;L HEALTH
FROM: John Parker; Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT
PROJECT LOCATION: Bridge #4 on SR1300 over Cullie Creek, Carteret Co.
. f PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace existing bridge over Cullie Creek.
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Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by March 22, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY - _;_ _ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. -
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
- This agency approves of the project, only ii the recommended l
chap es are incorporated. See attached, (•'Gtf�L c ,.- -- -//'
_ This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the _
attached comments. ..-rG1G' ;-r�, JCL. 6-7, L..'- �== c:'- c`Nf-/G7C-
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JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jr., , Secrnor
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secrets C
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 29, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Early 12
Environmental Review Coordinator RECvEQ
Division of Archives and History �' 20 1996
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FROM: John Parker, Jr. oat*
47 Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: /719
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Revie --
APPLICANT: NC DOT
PROJECT LOCATION: Bridge #4 on SR1300 over Cullie Creek, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace existing bridge over Cullie Creek.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by March 22, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
Tr- This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
Signe Date 3//s19.
P.O.Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ATVA
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C E H N F
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 29, 1996
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TO: Mr. Joe Henderson, ActingDirector k���� w
State Property Office `� �,v.� �\
Department of Administration � Gc
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FROM: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator i 9
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT
PROJECT LOCATION: Bridge #4 on SR1300 over Cullie Creek, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace existing bridge over Cullie Creek.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by March 22, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
Signed C � (�� Date 3
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Department of Environment,
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Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor C NJ Fl
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary RogerC
N. Schecter, Director
February 29, 1996
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. John Sutherland, Chief FEB 19 1996
Water Planning Section DMSIOt'I OF WATER RESOURCES
Division of Water Resources
FROM: John Parker, Jr. 2 1 11
Major Permits Processing Coordinator i k <, . c:4 tk,
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Re - 'S 9 \\(:_,.t vi
APPLICANT: NC DOT O '
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PROJECT LOCATION: Br. #4 on SR1300 over Cullie Creek, Carteret 4
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace existing bridge over Cullie Creek.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by March 22, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data
are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
Signed Date ' t
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DEM Project# 960174
COE #199602973
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Aaron Everett
District Engineer
N.C. Dept.of'Transportation '
209 S. Glenburnie Road
New Bern, NC '8560
Dear Mr. E%•erett:
You have our approval to place fill'maternal in 4,036 square feet of wetlands or waters for the
purpose of replacing a bridge at Bridge #4, SRI 1300 over Cullie Creek, as you described in your
application dated 26 February 1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certifrcatio4 Number 3025.
This approval is only valid for the purpos, and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us a-d you may be required to send us a new application.
. For this approval to be valid, you must follow'the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project. i
If you do not accept any of the condition.# of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. ?DU must act within 60 days of the to that you receive this letter, To ask for a hearing,
:linen a ; en petition which conforms to Cha ter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings. P.O. Box 2 447, Raleigh, N_C. 27611-7447. This certification and
d.
its conditions are final and binding unless you sk for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the D vision of Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have. any uest.ions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-
1786-
Sincerely,
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr.John Dorncy
Central Files
960174,1tr
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vironmentai Sciences Branch,4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Ra!eigr,, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX# 7.33-9 .+
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TO: John Parker
FROM: M Ted Tyndall je
SUBJECT: Field recommendation and conditions for the replacement of NCDOT Bridge
#4 over Cullie Creek, on SR 1300, in Carteret County
DATE: June 2, 1997
The NCDOT originally proposed to replace the existing bridge with three 128' X 83"
X 60' corrugated steel culverts. But after several agencies objected to such a proposal,
NCDOT revised their proposal to include replacing the existing bridge with a bridge. The
proposal also involves raising the elevation of the roadway out of the floodplain and would
s-ill impact some coastal wetlands. However, it appears that the NCDOT has minimized
these impacts. Consequently, I have no objections to the revised proposal and if permitted
would recommend that the following conditions be attached:
----..,,i 1) All proposed development and associated construction must be done in
accordance with the permitted work-plat drawing(s) as originally submitted, or
as revised in May of 1997.
_,,,,? 2) All riprap material must be free from loose dirt or any other pollutant it must
be of a size sufficient to prevent its movement from the site by wave or
current action.
4 3) The roadway abutments must be constructed prior to any backfilling activities
and be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials through
the structure.
4) No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any wetlands,
marsh or surrounding waters, outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated
on the revised workplat(s).
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L5) All disturbed areas will be properly graded and provided a ground cover :i
sufficient to restrain erosion within the shorter of fifteen (15) working days or
thirty (30) calendar days after project completion.
\ \.( 6) In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly
increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. .
cc: Charles Jones /
Scott Mclendon, COE/Wilmington

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IN REPLY REFER TO August 25, 1997
Regulatory Branch RECEIVED
Action ID No. 199602973 and State Permit No. 79-97 AUG 2 9 10
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Aaron C. Everett
District Engineer
NC Department of Transportation
209 South Glenburnie Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
Dear Mr. Everette:
Reference your application for a Department of the Army permit to place
fill material in approximately 4, 000 square feet of wetlands and open water,
and dredge 800 square feet of wetlands in and adjacent to Cullie Creek, for
the purpose of replacing Bridge No. 4, and raising the existing road elevation
of SR 1300, near Merrimon, in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of general permit No. 198000291. Therefore, you may
commence construction activity in strict accordance with applicable State
authorization and the enclosed plan. Failure to comply with the State
authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in civil and/or
administrative penalties.
If any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered
conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change must be
sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such action is
necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter, Regulatory
Branch, telephone (910) 251-4636.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

Copies Furnished (with enclosure) :
Chief, Source Data Unit
NOAA/National Ocean Service
ATTN: Sharon Tear N/CS261
1315 East-West Hwy. , Rm 7316 ;-
Silver Spring, Maryland 29010-3282 ',
Mr. John Dorney •
a^:y
Division of Environmental
Management of y
North Carolina Department of X,
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Protection Section - Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Hefner, Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Fivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Charles Jones, District Manager
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Hestron Plaza Two
151-B Highway 24
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF I-IIGHWAYS
• COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT: Replace Bridge No.4 over Ctillie Creek&
• Improve Approachways on SR 1300
DATE; May 16, 1997 ,.
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Action ID No. 199602973 S/44,f,A <99,
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:
Reference the application of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) for a Department of the Army (DA) permit to discharge
fill material in wetlands adjacent to Cullie Creek associated with replacement
of Bridge No. 4 on S.R. 1300, Near Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina.
Initially, the NCDOT proposed replacing the 50-foot-long bridge with
three (3) 128-inch by 83-inch by 60-foot-long corrugated steel culverts. The
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommended that this proposal be
denied authorization as the work would have resulted in the loss of important
areas of irregularly flooded tidal marsh and bethic habitat in Cullie Creek, a
Primary Nursery Area. Also, the NMFS was concerned that replacing the bridge
with culverts would alter tghe hydrology of the creek and adversely impact the
ingress and egress of aquatic species.
By revised application, the NCDOT now proposes to replace the existing
52-foot-long bridge with a 70-foot-long bridge and a minimum of 0. 015 acre of
irregularly flooded marsh is to be filled. The NMFS has reviewed the revised
application and does not object to the replacement of the bridge with a new,
longer bridge.
We recommend that the following conditions be included in the State
authorization:
a. All work authorized by this permit must be done in strict compliance
with the permit plans. The existing 52-foot-long bridge will be replaced with
a 70-foot-long bridge.
b. The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill
materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
c. The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in
\ / trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials, or unsightly debris will
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d. No attempt will be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free
use by the public of all navigable waters at or next to the authorized work.
y Use of the permitted activity must not interfere with the public's right to
free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States.
e. The permittee will maintain the authorized work in good condition and
in concordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The permittee is
%, not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the permitted activity without
having it transferred to a third party.
f. The activity will be conducted in a way that prevents a significant
^ increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction-related
f discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTU's or
less are not considered significant.
g. The permittee and its contractors and/or agents shall not excavate,
fill, or perform land clearing at any time in the construction or maintenance
c_ of this project within waters and/or wetlands, except as authorized by this
b permit, or any modification to this permit. There shall be no excavation from
or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification of this permit.
h. To ensure that all borrow and waste activities occur on high ground,
except as authorized by this permit, the permittee shall require its
contractors and/or agents to identify all areas to be used to borrow material,
or to disposed of dredged, fill, or waste material. The permittee shall
ensure that all such areas comply with the preceding condition of this permit,
and shall require and maintain documentation of the location and
characteristics of all borrow and disposal sites associated with this project.
This information will include data regarding soils, vegetation and hydrology
sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance with the preceding condition.
All information will be available to the Corps of Engineers upon request.
J i. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply
with the terms and conditions of this permit in the construction and
maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its contractors and/or
agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a
copy of this permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeffery Richter, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (910) 251-4636.
Sincerely,
//hP4'
Ernest Jahn e
Field Office Manager
Wilmington Field Office
Regulatory Branch

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Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. John Hefner
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Protection Section - Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management
Hestron Plaza Two
151-B Highway 24
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
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Southeast Regional Office
9721 Executive Center Drive N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
May 22, 1997
Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth
District Engineer, Wilmington District
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention Cliff Winefordner
Dear Colonel Youngbluth:
Please reference your May 21, 1997, request for our review and comments on the revised project
plans submitted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for the replacement
of Bridge No. 4 over Cullie Creek on S.R. 1300 near Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina
(Action ID No. 199602973). We have reviewed the revised plans and offer the following comments.
The original plans, which involved replacing the existing bridge with culverts, has been revised to
replace the 52-foot-long bridge with a 70-foot-long bridge. Accordingly, the issues raised in our
March 26, 1996, letter have been resolved and we will offer no further objection to federal
authorization of this project.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments.
Sincerely,
?Andreas Mager, Jr.
Assistant Regional Director
Habitat Conservation Division
cc: FWS, ATLA, GA
FWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, GA RECEIVED
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April;, 1996
Mr. M. Ted Tyndall, Field Representative
Division of Coastal Management
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Post Office Box 769
Morehtad City,N.C. 28557
Subject: Pertni=_ Application for Bric-lg.c #4 Reg+lacevier►t on SR 1300 at Cullie Creek
Dear Mr. 'Tyndall,
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i hmnk you for making contact with the Corps of Engineers representative , Mr. Jeffrey H.
Richter, on m y behalf to disc-ass 3°ubjeCt hridgc rcpl&cc,rnunt project.
ht accordance wit h c➢tr conversation, and pursuant to the above zontact, I would like
my application placer d until I can modify and resttosnit: app;acat on and pTar x. The.
nticipateY.1 x ificatian ato charging the proposed Z:i rip-rap slope,in area of the
rt ' pipes, to s indbag headwall ind reducing the length of pipes. Th3e changes should reduce
► the overall erivirt?nmental impact.
I would hope to have the information to your office for distribution n the nix s:vrAal wee&G.
Sincerely,
Aaron C. Everett
Dt.rict Engineer
ACE
copy: Mr Jeffrey B. Richter, Corps of Eng rteem
Mr. G. R. Shirley,Jr., P.E., Division Engineer •
Mr. Jerry Lindsey,P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. David Robinson, F.E., Planning and Environmental Unit
Mr, Bobby Spence, Area Bridge Maintenance Superintendent
Mr. James E. Blanton, County Maintenance Engineer
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/: WILMINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA28402-1890
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Mr. Aaron C. Everett MpNAG�-�EN
209 South Glenburnie Road A
New Bern, North Carolina 28560 dP
Dear Mr. Everett: 9
Reference your application for a Department of the Army (DA) permit to
discharge fill material in waters and wetlands of Cullie Creek associated with
replacement of Bridge No. 4 on S.R. 1300, near Merrimon, in Carteret County,
North Carolina.
After review of your proposal, by letter of March 26, 1996 (copy
enclosed) , the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommended denial of
your application. This recommendation was made because of anticipated adverse
impacts the NMFS believes your proposal would have on wetland vegetation and
fishery resources.
Our administrative process provides you the opportunity to propose a
resolution, revise your plans and/or to rebut any and all objections before a
final decision is made. In this regard, I would appreciate being made aware
of your intentions on or before April 19, 1996.
Questions or comments may be addressed to me at telephone (910) 251-4636.
Sincerely,
Jeffery Richter
Project Manager
Wilmington Field Office
Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure) :
N Mr. John Parker Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Division of Coastal Management Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV
North Carolina Department of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch
Environment, Health and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Natural Resources 345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Post Office Box 27687 Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Charles Jones
Mr. Larry Hardy Morehead City Regional Office
National Marine Fisheries Service North Carolina Division
Pivers Island of Coastal Management
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. John Hefner
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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9721 Executive Center Drive North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
March 26, 1996
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Colonel Robert J. Sperberg Rf� •
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District Engineer, Wilmington District MAR 29 LU
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers COASTA966[
P. 0. Box 1890 MANAGEMENT Co
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
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Attention Jeff Richter
9
Dear Colonel Sperberg:
In accordance with Part II, Section 4 of the current Memorandum of
Agreement between the Departments of Commerce and the Army, I am
offering the following comments on permit application 199602973 (GP)
dated February 27, 1996. The applicant, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) , proposes to excavate and fill
wetlands adjacent to Cullie Creek, Carteret County, North Carolina.
The purpose of the work is to replace existing Bridge No. 4 with
three culverts.
The proposed project consists of replacing the existing Merrimon
Road Bridge No. 4 over Cullie Creek with three 128 inch by 83 inch
by 60 foot corrugated steel pipe arches. Also, the elevation of the
road in the project area will be increased to reduce flooding.
This work involves excavating and filling wetlands to allow
placement of the culverts.
Based on a March 15, 1996, on-site inspection by a National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) biologist, we are concerned that this work
will result in the excavation and filling of a small but important
area (0. 04 acre) of irregularly flooded tidal marsh vegetated with
needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) , sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense, and
cattail (Typha sp. ) . These wetlands provide a source of nutrients,
habitat for fish and invertebrates, and water quality maintenance
functions that are important for the continued production of NMFS
trust resources. '
In addition, approximately 0. 07 acre of unvegetated benthic habitat
would be excavated and filled as a result of the placement of
culverts, fill material, and riprap. Cullie Creek is designated
by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries as a Primary Nursery Area
•
'Wiegert, R.G. and B.J. Freeman. 1990. Tidal salt marshes of
the southeast Atlantic coast: a community profile. U. S. Fish and
Wildl. Serv. Biol. Rep. 85 (7. 29) . 70 pp.
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(PNA) . PNA's are defined as those area in which, for reasons such
as food, cover, bottom type, salinity, temperature, and other
factors, young finfish and crustaceans spend the major portion of
their initial growing season.2 Commercially, recreationally, and
ecologically important species that utilize Cullie Creek as habitat
include Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) , spot
(Leiostomus xanthurus) , flounders (Paralichthys spp. ) , red drum
(Sciaenops ocellatus) , Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) ,
striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) , killifish (Fundulus heteroclitus) ,
shrimp (Penaeus spp. ) , and blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) .
We are also concerned that this work would adversely impact the
ingress and egress of aquatic species that utilize Cullie Creek as
habitat. Hydrological restrictions in tidal flow can adversely
impact the distribution and species diversity of vegetation and the
distribution of fish and invertebrates in the creek. The adverse
effect of culverts is proportional to the restriction of tidal
flow.3 There is no information provided with the public notice
documenting that the proposed culverts will not alter the hydrology
of Cullie Creek.
The NMFS is opposed to any work that adversely impacts living
marine resources, especially when alternatives that would minimize
adverse impacts are available. In this case, impacts to wetlands
and fishery habitat have not been minimized since the alternative
of replacing the existing bridge with a new bridge exists.
Therefore, we recommend against federal authorization of this work.
Alternatively, the NCDOT should develop a plan to bridge Cullie
Creek.
Since - - . y,
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( 4- Ass stant Regi nal Director
Habitat Conservation Division
2N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission. 1995-1996. N.C. Fisheries
Rules for Coastal Waters. Subchapter 3N - . 0002 Nursery Areas
Defined.
3Miller, J.M. and B.M. Currin. 1981. Effects of a culvert on
the hydrology and biology of NC salt marsh, Part III. Project ERSD
110-76-1. Highway Research Program, NCSU. 72pp.

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cc: FWS, ATLA, GA
FWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, GA
NCDEHNR, Raleigh, NC
NCDEHNR, Morehead City, NC
SAFMC, Charleston, SC
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Mr. Larry Hardy Mr. John Parker
National Marine Fisheries Division of Coastal Management
Service, NOAA North Carolina Department of
Pivers Island Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Post Office Box 27687
Field Supervisor Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement ��F_ C��`�S o�c S
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 33726 �� Regional Office
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Division D 400f Coastal Management
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief North Carolina Department of
Wetlands Regulatory Section-Region IV Environment, Health and
Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch �NNaturOa��Resourc�S�X �q
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street O��h� l C �� 1 NC. ',�gss 1
Atlanta, Georgia 30365 ! \ 4d
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Action ID No. 198000291, the CAMA-Corps general permit/processing
agreement, a State
Field
be appreciated on Report
befoLeencl�`os�ed h Y�o�r ;qnts and/or
recoarecommendationswould
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Sincerely,
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Jeffrey H. Richter
Project Manager
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
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North Carolina Department of tP
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road r , 9
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of Aaron C. Everett, District Engineer with
the North Carolina Department of Transportation, for Department of the Army
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to place fill material
in approximately 4, 000 square feet of wetlands and open water, and dredge
800 square feet of wetlands in and adjacent to Cullie Creek, for the purpose
of replacing Bridge No. 4, and raising the existing road elevation of SR 1300,
near Merrimon, in Carteret County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this
letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in
accordance with Section 325.2 (b) (ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law.
A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification
has been obtained or waived.
According to our administrative regulations, 60 days is reasonable for
State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an
extension of time, by April 26, 1996, the District Engineer will deem that
waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter, Wilmington Field
Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (910) 251-4636.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure) :
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
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ATTENTION OF
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Mr. Aaron C. Everett, District Engineer
North Carolina Department of
Transportation 9
209 South Glenburnie Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
Dear Mr. Everett:
On February 11, 1991, we renewed general permit No. 198000291 (copy
enclosed) , which provides Federal authorization for construction activities
that receive authorization from the State of North Carolina.
A review of your application received February 23, 1996, for Department
of the Army authorization to place fill material in approximately 4, 000 square
feet of wetlands and open water, and dredge 800 square feet of wetlands in and
adjacent to Cullie Creek, for the purpose of replacing Bridge No. 4, and
raising the existing road elevation of SR 1300, near Merrimon, in Carteret
County, North Carolina, indicates it to be a candidate for Federal
authorization under this general permit. Accordingly, the administrative
processing of your application will be accomplished by the North Carolina
Division of Coastal Management. Comments from Federal review agencies will be
furnished to the State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit process
for any reason, you will be informed regarding its further management. If
there are no unresolved differences in State-Federal positions or policies,
the final action taken on your application by the State will result in your
receiving written notice from us that your application is consistent with the
general permit and you may commence your activity. Only after receiving such
confirmation should you begin work.
On February 6, 1990, the DA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishing procedures to
determine the type and level of mitigation necessary to comply with the Clean
Water Act Section 404 (b) (1) Guidelines. This MOA provides for first, avoiding
impacts to waters and wetlands through the selection of the least damaging,
practical alternative; second, taking appropriate and practical steps to
minimize impacts on waters and wetlands; and finally, compensating for any
remaining unavoidable impacts to the extent appropriate and practical. To
enable us to process your application in full compliance with this MOA, we
request that you provide the following additional information:
a. Permits for work within wetlands or other special aquatic sites are
available only if the proposed work is the least environmentally damaging,
practicable alternative. Please furnish information regarding any other
alternatives, including upland alternatives, to the work for which you have
applied and provide justification that your selected plan is the least
damaging to water or wetland areas.
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b. It is necessary for you to have taken all appropriate and practical
steps to reduce wetland losses. Please show all that you have done,
especially regarding development and modification of plans and proposed
construction techniques, to reduce adverse impacts.
c. The MOA requires that appropriate and practical mitigation will be
required for all unavoidable adverse impacts remaining after all appropriate
and practical minimization has been employed. Please show your plan to
mitigate for the projected, unavoidable loss of waters or wetlands or provide
information as to the absence of any such appropriate and practical measures.
This information is essential to our expeditious processing of your
application and it should be forwarded to us by March 26, 1996. Also, a copy
of this information must be sent to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management to enable them to adequately evaluate your
application for a Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act.
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act and
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, has been assigned Action ID No. 199602973.
It will be coordinated by Mr. Jeff Richter in our Wilmington Field Office.
Mr. Jeff Richter is available at telephone (910) 251-4636.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure) :
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV
Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Charles Jones, District Manager
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
3441 Arendell Street
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Ms. Stephanie Briggs
Supervisor, Permits Section
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources � • •
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor p
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
Mr. Aaron C. Everett February 12, 1996
North Carolina Department of Transportation
209 S. Glenburnie Dr.
New Bern, NC 28560
Dear Mr. Everett:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application
for State approval for development of your property located at Bridge #4, on SR 1300, near
Merrimon, on Cullie Creek, Carteret County. It was received on January 30, 1996, and appears
to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is April
14, 1996. 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 fmal action by the initial deadline
stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this
letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be
provided on or about the 75th day.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the
proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must
be posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a
conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some
examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-
way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would
lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be
contacted by the appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any
questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or
comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
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Field Representative
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA orimge•se salisasibeWeh
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR 209 South Glenburnie Road SECRETARY
New Bern, N.C. 28560
January 29, 1996
Mr. M. Ted Tyndall
Division of Coastal Management - DEHNR
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 4 along SR 1300 over Cullie
Creek, Carteret County (Div. maintenance)
Dear Mr. Tyndall,
Please find attached certified mail receipt (green) cards signed by all
riparian property owners adjacent to the subject bridge replacement
project.
Please note that notification had to be made twice to Mr. H. D.
Carroway, Jr. due to a change in address.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact me at the New Bern District Office [phone].
Sincerely,
Aaron C. Everett
District Engineer
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT P.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
113 Airport Drive
Suite 100
P.O. Box 850
Edenton, NC 27932
May 16, 1997
Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Co.
720 Western Boulevard
Tarboro, NC 27886
Sprint Telephone Company
ATTENTION: Mr. Jim Skipper, Network Support-0218
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is planning to replace Bridge
No. 4 over Cullie Creek and elevate the approachways on SR 1300 in Carteret County.
Following elevation of a short section of the roadway, the effected areas will be repaved.
This action requires the approval of the Division of Coastal Management under
provisions of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). One of the prerequisites to
this approval is that adjacent riparian landowners be given an opportunity to comment
on the proposal.
The attached form insures that you have an opportunity to comment on the
proposal. The work planned is depicted in the attached drawings. If you have no
objections to the proposal, please return the form with your response within 30 days to
this office. No response shall be interpreted as no objection. If you do have
objections to the project, comment to:
Mr. John Parker,CAMA Major Permit Coordinator
N. C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
M. Randall Turner, Division Environmental Officer
Planning & Environmental Branch-Division 1
Enclosures
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ADJACENT RIPARIAN LANDOWNER STATEMENT
(Carteret County: Replace Bridge No.4 over Cullie Creek on SR 1300)
General Statute 113-229 requires that riparian landowners with property
adjoining a proposed development in an Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) be
given thirty (30) days in which to comment on the proposed development. This form
allows the adjacent riparian landowner to express either: (1) that he objects to the
project; or, (2) that he does not object and desires to waive his/her right to the 30-day
period so that the processing of the application can progress more rapidly. Of course,
the adjacent riparian landowner need not sign this form at all if he/she so chooses. No
response within 30 days following receipt of this letter and form will be
construed to mean the adjacent riparian landowner has no objections.
, am an adjacent riparian property owner
and am aware of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's plans for replacing
Bridge No. 4 over Cullie Creek on SR 1300, and elevating, regrading and paving the
immediate approachways in Carteret County. I am further aware that this work will
occur in one or more AEC's and therefore will require authorization from the Division of
Coastal Management in accordance with the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA).
I have no objection to the project as presently proposed and
hereby waive that right of objection as provided in General
Statute 113-229
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my comments are attached
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ADJACENT RIPARIAN LAPOWNER STATEMENT
(Carteret County: Replace Briggs No.4 over Cone Creek on SR 1300)
General Statute 1 1 3-229 requires that riparian landowners with property
adjoining a proposed development in an Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) be
given thirty (30) days in which to comment on the proposed development. This form
allows the adjacent riparian landowner to express either: (1) that he objects to the
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period so that the processing of the application can progress more rapidly. Of course,
the adjacent riparian landowner need not sign this form at all if he/she sc chooses. No
response within 34 days following receipt of this letter and form will be
construed to mean the adjacent riparian landowner has no objections.
i Carolina Telephone S, Tele2:rrip'am an adjacent riparian property owner
and am aware of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's plans for replacing
Bridge No. 4 over Cuflie Creek on SR 1300, and elevating, regrading and paving the
Immediate approachways In Carteret County. I am further aware that this work will
occur in one or more AEC's and therefore will require authorization from the Division of
Coastal Management in accordance with the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
X I have no objection to the project as presently proposed and
hereby waive that right of objection as provided in General
Statute 113-229
I have objections to the project as presently proposed and
my comments arc arached
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