NCDOT 177-83 SR 1561 Bekkie Creek

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' STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 177-83 '
New
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
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Coastal Resources Commission RECEIVED ;
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for e NOV 14 1983
/ I X 1 Major Development in an Area of Environmental '
/ Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-1 18
x I Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
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• Issued N.C. Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Highways, P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 2761
• authorizing development in Pender County at Bekkie Creek (SR 1561 crossing near /
' Vista) 5/20/83 includingas requested in the permittee's application dated• attached plats, 1-2 of 2 dated received 5/26/83. /
• This permit, issued on November 2. 1983 , 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 subject ,
permittee to a fine,imprisonment or civil action;or may cause the permit to be null and void.
1) Because the project site is classified as an "A—Zone" on the flood insurance
emergency maps, the final design capacity of the culvert system must be
capable of meeting or exceeding the 100 year storm event. (Please advise
OCM on the final design capacity.) /
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2) The culvert bottoms must be installed at a depth sufficient to allow the
unimpeded passage of water. /
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Note: In order to preclude a possible impediment to fish migration, the
Division of Highways is strongly urged to install culverts below
natural stream bottom to greatest extent practicable.
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Note: The Division of Highways is requested to establish a routine inspection/
maintenance program on culverts of this nature to assure unimpeded water
flow. /
NOTE: A Section 401 Water Quality Certification is being processed for this /
/ project by the Division of Environmental Management. /
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/ This ermit action maybe appealed bythepermittee Signed bythe authorityof the Secretaryof DNRCD and '
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' or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the 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 -K L.� . ..LE_,, personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. ,
/ Any maintenance work or project modification Kenneth D. Stewart, Director
not covered hereunder requires further Departmental Office of Coastal Management
approval. /
All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
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In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina '
/ agrees that your project is consistent with the North /
, Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signature of Permittee ,
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OFFICE OF
North Carolina Department of Natural COASTAL MANAGEMENT
AlIlk Kenneth D. Stewart
Resources &Community Development Director
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary Telephone [phone]
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September 7, 1983 RECEI'VED
SEP 21 15r33
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Mr. Kenneth D. Stewart, Director �.
Office of Coastal Management -
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Stewart:
The attached copy of an application submitted by:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Applicant' s Name
Bekkie Creek Pender County
Location of Project County
X for a State permit to perform excavation and/or fill
work in coastal North Carolina and for a CAMA major
development permit. . .
for a CAMA major development permit (only) . . .
. . . is being circulated to State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction
over the subject matter which might be affected by the project.
Please indicate on the reverse side of this form your viewpoint on
the proposed work and return it to me not later than
September 9, 1983 .
en„)tW ""• S erely,
John R. arker, Jr.
Permit Coordinator
JRP:bli:2480
P.0. Box 27687 Raleigh,N. C.27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

(A) This agency interposes no objection to the proposed work.
(B) Dredge and/or Fill. This agency objects to the project
as proposed. The objection is based upon findings which
lead to the conclusion that there will be one or more
adverse effects as covered in G. S. 113-229 (e) 1-5.
(e) (1) . . .that there will be significant
adverse effect of the proposed
dredging and filling on the use
of the water by the public;
(e) (2) . . .that there will be significant
adverse effect on the value and
enjoyment of the property of any
riparian owners;
(e) (3) . . .that there will be significant
adverse effect on public health,
safety, and welfare;
(e) (4) . . .that there will be significant
adverse effect on the conservation
of public and private water
supplies;
(e) (5) that there will be significant
adverse effect on wildlife or
fresh water, estuarine or marine
fisheries;
(C) CAMA Major Development. This agency objects to the
project as proposed. The objection is based upon
findings which lead to the conclusion that a violation
would occur as covered in G.S. 113A-120 and/or 15
NCAC 7I. The following reference indicates the
specific citation by which objections have been
made.
(D) Agency findings relating to item(s) A and/or B
and/or C are hereby detailed.
(E) Comments are submitted that do not directly relate
to item B and/or C but are relevant to the public
interest. (These comments will be forwarded by the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
to appropriate State or Federal agencies) .
signed
date

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OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
Applicant ' s name North Carolina Department of Transportation
2 . Location of project site Bekkie Creek (Mullet Run Creek)
S.R. 1561 - Pender County, North Carolina -- No Photo
3. Investigation type: Dredge & Fill X CAMA ----
4. Investigative procedure: (A) Dates of site visit 8-5-83 8-30-83
(B) Was applicant present No No
5. Processing procedure: Application received Complete 8-26-83 Office Wilmington
6. Site description: (A) Local Land Use Plan Pender County
Land classification from LUP Conservation
Development constraints identified in LUP
(B) AEC(s) involved: Ocean Hazard Estuarine shoreline X
Coastal wetlands X Public trust waters X
Estuarine waters X Other
(C) Water dependent: Yes X No Other
(D) Intended use: Public X Private Commercial
(E) Type of waste water treatment: Existing N/A
Planned N/A
(F) Type of structures: Existing Bridge
Planned 3 - culverts with fill
(G) Estimated annual rate of erosion N/A Source ----
7. Habitat description: AREA
(A) Vegetated wetlands: Dredged Filled Other
Spartina alterniflora .100 s.f.
Juncus romerianus 100 s.f.
(B) Non-vegetated wetlands:
Muck out for culverts Approx. 2080 s.f.
Culverts with backfill Approx. 2050 s.f.
(C) Other:
Mixed marsh located Approx. 39 acres
above project site _.
(D) Total area disturbed: Approx. 2080 s.f. Approx. 2Q80 c_f_ Apprnx_ 3Q acres
8. Project summary The applicant proposes to replace an existin, bridge with 3 culverts
held in place with fill material .

roject narrative - The Project site is on S.R. 1561 at Bekkie Creek (Mullet
Run Creek) a tributary of Virginia Creek located in Pender County, North
Carolina. The area upstream of the existing bridge is a tidal area vegetated
by smooth cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) ; Black needlerush (Juncus
romerianus) , and giant cord grass (Spartina cynosuroides) . Approximately
39 acres of marsh are located upstream of the bridge. The area downstream
of the structure is vegetated by smooth cord grass and black needlerush.
The area is closed to shellfishing due to pollution. However, there is a
marked lease area just downstream of the bridge and the entire basin is a
designated primary nursery area by the Division of Marine Fisheries. This
creek basin is shown on the Pender County Emergency Flood Maps as an A-zone
which indicates the creek is a 100 year storm floodway. No apparent public
navigation occurs in the stream above the bridge.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing bridge. This will be followed
by the removal of approximately 450 cu. yds. of sand and muck from an area
approximately 40' long x 52' wide. Following this operation, three (3)
142" x 91 " corregated steel pipe arches will be placed parallel to the
stream bed and then approximately 330 cu. yds. of backfill material will be
utilized to stabilize the pipes. The bottom of the arches will be approximately
4.5' below the mean low tide contour (Elev. 496.0).
10. Anticipated impacts - If the pipe arches impede the flow appreciably, there
could be a resulting adverse impact on the 39 acres of marsh upstream. The
free interchange of water through these pipes is also important to allow
commercially important juvenile species access to the entire nursery area.
The replacement structures, if not properly designed, could have an impact
on flooding in this streamway.
Submitted by C. Robert Stroud, Jr. Office Wilmington Date 09-07-83

Re: Application for a State Permit -NCDOT-Pender County
The placement of culverts in this stream, to me, represents a potential
for the disruption of water flow with a resulting impact on coastal wetlands
and marine resources. It may be that my concerns are groundless in fact,
however, I am still concerned. The response to my request for justification
from DOT is based primarily on cost of bridge replacement versus culvert
substitution. The response to the question of flow impedance is not supported
with factual information. I have observed on several occasions in the past
new construction on DOT projects failing due to the inability of culverts to
carry the flow of a less than 100 year storm event. Since this stream is
classified as an "A-Zone" by the flood insurance emergency maps, we would
expect that 100 year storm events would occur with greater frequency than is the
general case. If the corregated steel pipe arches are designed for only 25
year or 50 year storm events as has been the case in the past, failure of the
road system may result.
If this project is found to have overriding public benefits my
recommendation for conditions are as follows :
1 . The final design capacity of the culvert replacement must meet
or exceed the expected 100 year storm event. This must be
certified to the Office of Coastal Management.
2. The culvert bottoms must be installed at a depth sufficient
to allow for the unimpeded passage of water.
NOTE. Routine maintenance including periodic inspection and cleaning of
these culverts should be instituted in order to ensure adequate interchange.
Addendum: This bridge replacement has been categorically excluded from the
federal permit program.

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MA'Y Z4 19R1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL RESOURCES CUR. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
JAMES-B.HUNT,JR. . . - May 23, 1983 WILLIAM R. ROBERSON.JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
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P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 ,.,eQ,,
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ATTENTION: Regulatory Functions Branch " � ���Ni- �1G�•
Dear Sir: p FICE Q,Nvo, n, C.
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 114 on SR 1561
Over Bekkie Creek, Pender County, N. C.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation - Division of
Highways makes application for a Section 404 and State Permits
as required for the subject work. The permit application is for
replacing a bridge on SR 1561 over Bekkie Creek.
Attached are three copies of the permit application and three
copies each of drawings depicting proposed work.
Application is being made, by copy of this letter , for permits
required from the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development.
If you have any questions , please give me a call at 733- 3141 .
Sincerely,
T. L . Waters, P. E .
MANAGER OF PLANNING f, RESEARCH
TLW/BJO/jcr
Attachments
cc : Mr. John Parker
Mr. Robert Helms
Mr. A. L. Hankins , Jr.
Mr. Jimmy Lee

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• • APPLICATION
FOR
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
apartment of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
,GS 146.12) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps of Engineers,Wilmington Distric
(GS 113-229,143-215.3(a)(1), 143-215.3(c), 113A-118 (33 CFR 209.320-329)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable,so indicate by placing N/A in blank.
Attn: Mr. T. L. Waters , P. E . , Manager of Planning & Research
I. Applicant Information N. C. Dept. of Transportation - Division of Highways
A. Name
B. Address
P. 0. Box 2 5 2 Qsi First Middle
Street P O. Box or Route
Raleigh, North Carolina 2/611 [phone]
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
II. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Fender
B. 1. City, town,community or landmark Vista
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes No
C. Creek,river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
Bekkie Creek
III. Description of Project Replacement Existing Bridge
A. I. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work
8. Purpose of excavation or fill No. 114
1. Access channel length width depth r- r =• ' Y
2. Boat basin length width depth kat t,s "
3. Fill area Rdwy.. Fill length,+4 0 r ,width 5 2 ' depth 5 . 5 ' 7 ;
4. Other length width depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline) N/A �.ONSI L MG��
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) /A Ut �•
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D. Excavated material (total for project) Sand and Muck
1. Cubic yards 4 5 0 2. Type of material
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW(see also VI. A)
1. Cubic yards 330 2. Type of material Suitable Backfill Material
IV. Land Type,Disposal Area,and Construction Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes. X No -
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No X
C. Disposal Area Selected Site Above Wetlands
1. Location
2. Do you claim title to disposal area? N/A
D. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in Local Borrow Pit Above Wetlands
E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controlled? By Stringent Eros ion Control Methods
f . I ype ul equipment to be used.
Backhoe and Dumptruck
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No
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explain v

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V. interacted Use of Project Area(Describe)
'A. 1. Private
2. Commercial
3. Housing Development or Industrial
4. Other Public Transportation
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B. 1. Lot size(s) N/A
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water N/A
3. Soil type and texture N/A
4. Type of building facilities or structures N/A
5. Sewage disposal andjor waste water treatment A. Existing N7A Planned N/A
B. Describe N/A
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED TaANS.ITIONAL COMMUNITY RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER +'e 1 an (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
Vl. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes X No�•
B. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes No
2. Type of discharge Storm titiater�Zuno "y
3. Location of discharge Along Project
VII. Present rate of shoreline erosion(if known): None Evident
VIII. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army g Corps of Engineers or State
work in project area, if applicable: Nonepermits for
IX. Length of time required to complete project: 2 Months
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property,
'hen forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8''a X 11"white paper(see instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred-only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered or
certified mail or by publication(G.S. 113-229 (d))Enter date served_ hfav 2 j, 1983
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
Ruth A. King, Rt. 1 Box 102 , Holly Ridge , INC . 28445
John K. Klinefelter, P. O. Box 671 , Wrightsville Beach, N . C. 28480
Roberta Thompson, Rt . 1 Box I3G , Hampstead, N.C . 28443
XI. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
with the State of North Carolinas approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
XII. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli• •
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the application and plat all anticipated devel-
opment activities, including construction,excavation, filling,and land clearing.
DATE 5/2..o
Applicant's Signature
Manager of Planning 4 Research

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OFFICE OF
North Carolina Department of Natural COASTAL MAh D. Stewart
Ih mir Resources &Communit Development Kenneth D.
Director
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor .doosech UV. Grirnsley, Secretary Telepnone 919/733-2293
;N v Field Services Section
1 7225 Wrightsville Avenue
N9563 Wilmington, N.C. 28403
(919) 256-4161
June 9, 1983
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. T. L. Waters
N. Dept. Cf Transpor�.a Ipn
Division o Highways
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Waters:
This is with reference to the DOT-DOH application to replace Bridge
No. 114 on S.R. 1561 over Bekkie Cree, Pender County, North Caro
This particular stream is located within a primary nursery area. It
is also located in a designated flood hazard area. Any action which would
impede the free exchange of water and/or resources between the area of creek
located to either side of S.R. 1561 will have significant adverse impacts.
In addition, it appears that public navigation is possible in the existing
condition.
We would urge that DOT-DOH consider the repair of the existing struc-
ture or replacement in kind rather than replacement by culverts.
In this particular case, the potential impairment to the public
resource may be more critical than occurs in most instances. In order that
we may better assess the proposed project, would you please submit a justifi-
cation for replacement of the existing bridge with fill and culverts.
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We also require a processing fee of $25.00 in order to offset a por-
tion of the cost of public advertisement.
We are placing this application in our pending file until we hear
from you on the above matters.
If you have any questions or if we can be of any other assistance,
please advise.
Sincerely,
CRS/jc C. Robert Stroud, Jr.
cc: Preston Pate, OCM Field Consultant
John Parker, OCM
Steve Brown, Corps
P 0. Box 27687 Raleinh,N. C 27611-7687