NCDOT 158-98 Bridge #15 SR 1325 Wards Creek

, Permit Class Permit Number ,
NEW 158-98
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
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Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Department of Transportation, P.O.Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611
authorizing development in Carteret County at tributary of Wards Creek,Bridge No. 15 on SR 1325 ,
near Otway , as requested in the permittee's application dated revised 9/29/98 including attached
• workplan drawings, 2-4 of 4, all dated 6/2/98.
, This permit, issued on \n-- ,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.
Bridge Construction
1) In order to protect juvenile shrimp and finfish populations, no in water work will be permitted
between April 1 and September 30 of any year without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal ,
Management, in consultation with the Division of Marine Fisheries and the Wildlife Resources ,
Commission.
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2) No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time in any marsh or surrounding waters outside
of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawing(s).
3) The riprap used for embankment stabilization must be free from loose dirt or any pollutant. It must ,
be of a size sufficient to prevent its movement from the site by wave or current action. The riprap
material must consist of clean rock or masonry materials such as but not limited to granite or broken /
concrete. (See attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
' This permit action may be appealed by the pennittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the '
' 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 \ '
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Donna .Mo fitt,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, 2001
, 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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' ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS '
4) All back fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities.
• 5) The temporary placement or double handling of any material within waters or vegetated wetlands
is not authorized. This condition also applies to the removal of the existing bridge structure.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
• 6) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction must not visibly increase the amount
of suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
7) All disturbed areas shall be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain
erosion within thirty days of project completion. ,
General
NOTE: The permittee is advised that this permit does not authorize the construction of any
temporary detour within a designated CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC).
' NOTE:: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional permits, approvals or '
' authorizations that may be required. '
• NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the proposed project under General Permit ,
No. 198200031 (COE Action ID No. 199704073). ,
• NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Quality has authorized the proposed project under General '
Water Quality Certification No. 3112 (DWQ Project No. 981025), which was issued on
11/24/98.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O.BOX 25201,RALEIGH.N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 30, 1998
Mr. Ted Tyndall
Division of Coastal Management RECEIVED
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Hestron Plaza II OCT 3 0 1998
151-B Highway 24 COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Tyndall;
Subject: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 15 on SR 1152 over
Tributary of Ward Creek. State Project No. 5.2151.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge
No. 15 over the Tributary of Ward Creek on SR 1152 near Otway in Carteret County. An
application for replacement of this bridge with a culvert was submitted in September
1996. In response to the concerns of the agencies we have redesigned the project to
conform to their requests. The proposed action will involve replacing the existing 45.8
foot long by 19.2 foot wide (roadway width) timber bridge with a cored,concrete slab
bridge. The replacement structure will be 50 feet long and approximately 27 feet wide
(roadway width). This replacement will take place on existing alignment and local traffic
will be detoured along existing roadways.
The new structure is wider than the existing bridge. To facilitate the wider
structure we propose to excavate about 20 cubic yards of material from the coastal
wetland adjacent to the present structure. The construction of the roadway embankment
and the raising of the road grade will result in fill in coastal wetlands and on highground
(see sheet 3 of 4).
We therefore request that the proposed work be authorized under the appropriate
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit. Enclosed is a permit application for a
CAMA Major Development Permit including permit drawings and a copy of the fee
application check for $250.00 that was submitted with the original application.

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By copy of this letter, we are also requesting issuance of a 401 Water Quality
Certification from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
We do not anticipate requesting an individual permit from the Corps of Engineers
for discharge of dredge or fill material in waters of the United States. We propose to
proceed under General Permit 31 in compliance with Section 10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344).
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Ms.
Alice N. Gordon at [phone] Ext. 307.
Sincerely,
11Q(\no
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
WDG/ag
Attachments
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE Wilmington Field Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. John Parker,NCDENR, Division of Coastal Management
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E. Program Development Branch
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design Unit
Mr. C. E. Lassiter, P.E., Division 2 Engineer
Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E. Bridge Maintenance

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`FORM DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City,town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT Otwav
c. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: • SR 1325
Name N.C. Dept. of Transportation d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
Address P. O. Box 25201
e. Name of body of water nearest project(e.g.
City Raleigh State NC river,creek sound,bay) Tributary of Ward Cr
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
Fax [phone] OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent: a. List all development activities you propose e.g.
building a home, motel, marina,bulkhead,pier,
Name and excavation and/or filling activities.
Replace existing deteriorated timber bridge
Address with 1 ( 50'cored slab (abutt type)
City State
Zip Day Phone b. Is the proposed activity maintenance or an
existing project,new work, or both? Both
Fax
c. Project name (if any) Carteret Bridge# 15 c. Will the project be for public,private or
commercial use? Public transportation
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), methods of construction and daily operations
and/or project name. of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages. Proposed
project will be for public transportation.
Construction will utilize typical road
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED construction equipment such as track hoe.
PROJECT dump truck,motor grader. etc.
a. County Carteret
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FORM DCM-MP-1
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
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW effluent, "wash down", and residential
or NWL +/- 5.0' • discharges.) Surface runoff along project
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Sand and muck
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
e. Vegetation on tract Distichis spicata. N/A
Juncus roemerianus,Baccharis halimifolia
f.. Man-made features now on tract
45 foot timber bridge
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land In addition to the completed application form, the
use plan.) following items must be submitted:
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community * A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
X Rural Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? claiming to be the owner of said property, then
Not zoned forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title,plus written permission
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the from the owner to carry out the project.
applicable zoning? Yes X No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable.) * An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment ink on an 8 1/2"by 11"white paper. (Refer to
been done for the tract? Yes X No Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
If yes,by whom? detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered Please note that original drawings are preferred and
Historic District or does it involve a National only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
Register listed or eligible property? prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Yes X No adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army Corps of
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes _No Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
Coastal (marsh) X Other drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
If yes,has a delineation been conducted? No requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
(Attach documentation, if available) guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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FORM DCM-MP-1
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site. Include highway or secondary road(SR)
number, landmarks, and the like. 6. CERTIFICATION AND
PERMISSION TO ENTER ON
* A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. LAND
* A list of the names and complete addresses of the I understand that any permit issued in response to this
adjacent waterfront(riparian) landowners and application will allow only the development described
signed return receipts as proof that such owners in the,application. The project will be subject to
have received a copy of the application and plats conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
Management. Upon signing this form,the applicant approved Coastal Management Program and will be
further certifies that such notice has been provided. conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Wilber&Elena Hall I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address 565 Firetower Road grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone Beaufort.NC 28516 review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
Name Beverly& Donna Rimmer permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address P. O. Box 148 project.
Phone Atlantic, NC 28511
I further certify that the information provided in this
Name Jerry Lawrence. General Contractor application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Address P. O. Box 598
Phone Beaufort. NC 28516 This is the Z 1 day of Sy{ f, 19 r
* A list of previous state or federal permits issued Print Name William D. Gilmore. P.E.
for work on the project tract. Include permit ��
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. ,'L- 1'`
Signature
Landowner or Authorize Agent
*A check for $250 made payable to the Department Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources project.
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application. DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in DCM MP-4 Structures Information
oceanfront and inlet areas. DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
* A statement of compliance with the N. C.
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 space provided at the bottom of each form.
public funds or use of public lands, attach a
statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
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Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of,the existing culvert be
Permit,Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain) N/A
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge 1 @ 50'
1. BRIDGES
h. Width of proposed bridge Clear roadway=20'
a. Public X Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge(construction material) +/-2.0'
Cored slab concrete
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes X No
c. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain
Tributary to Ward Creek
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL +/-2.0'
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? +/- 2.4'
X Yes No
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1)Length of existing bridge 45.8' reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2)Width of existing bridge 19.2' opening? X Yes No
(3)Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain A single span bridge will replace
bridge +/- 2.4' the existing 3-span bridge. Navigable opening.
(4)Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) All of existing timber
bridge (to be removed).
m. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes X _No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? If yes, explain
Yes X No
If yes,
(1)Length of existing culvert
(2)Width of existing culvert
(3)Height of the top of the existing culvert above n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
the MHW or NWL concerning their approval?
Yes X No
If yes,please provide record of their action.
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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 culvert
removed? (Explain) require any excavation within:
X Coastal Wetlands _SAVs _Other Wetlands
• If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 5.0'
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (2) Width of area to be excavated 27.0'
Yes No (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
If yes, yards 20 cubic yards
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
(3)Height of the top of the existing culvert above require any highground excavation?
the MHW or NWL X Yes No
(4)Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be If yes, (For Bent Supports)
removed? (Explain) (1)Length of area to be excavated 20'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 1.5'
(3)Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards < 1 cubic yard
f. Length of proposed culvert
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
g. Width of proposed culvert any excavation,please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the *Upland site to be determined.
MHW or NWL (2)Dimensions of spoil disposal area
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No Yes No
If yes, explain If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
* NOTE: Any suitable material will be used as
as backfill for the project.
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Form DCM-MP-5 •
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future b. Will the proposed project require the
relocation of maintenance? Yes X No any existing utility lines? _Yes XX 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 of
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below any temporary detour structures?
the MHW or NWL? Yes X No Yes X No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2 • If yes, explain in detail None expected.
above.
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material d. Will the proposed project require any work
described in Item d. above)to be placed below channels? Yes X No
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? Standard NCDOT Best
(3)Purpose of fill Management Erosion Control Measures
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert (for example, dragline,backhoe, or hydraulic
result in any fill (other than excavated material dredge)? Standard roadway construction
described in Item d. above) to be placed within: equipment(i.e.. track hoe, dump truck.motor
X Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _Other Wetlands grader. etc.)
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled +/- 90' g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
(2) Width of area to be filled +/- 5' to project site? Yes X No
(3)Purpose of fill Roadway fill for upgrade If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
and stabilization environmental impacts. Existing road
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 h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
highground? X Yes No require any shoreline stabilization?
If yes, Yes X No
(1)Length of area to be filled +/- 385' If yes, explain in detail
(2)Width of area to be filled +/-40'
(3)Purpose of fill Increase level of service
NCDOT. Carteret County. Replace Bridge No. 15
4. GENERAL Applicant or Project Name
a. Will the proposed project involve any mitigation? cbc.,62,
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail Signature
Date
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
NCDENR December 28, 1998
JAMES B.HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR NC Dept. of Transportation
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh,NC 27611
VVAYNE MCDEVIIT Dear Sir:
SECRETARY
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
DONNA D.MOFFITT means you have waived your right of appeal described below.
DIRECTOR
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 ofthis
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
JRP:jr/amw
Enclosure
P.O.BOX 27687,RALEIGH, NC 2761 1-7687/2728 CAPITAL BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604
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• DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Department of Transportation (tributary off Wards Creek)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: on SR 1152 and on a tributary off Wards Creek, near the
community of Otway, Carteret County
Photo Index - 1995: 52-608,T-11 1989: 152-1,I-14
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2732300 Y: 349000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 7-9-96
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 9-30-96
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret
Land Classification From LUP - Rural & Conservation (Primary Nursery Area)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW,EW,PTA,ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes/No
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N.A.
Planned - N.A.
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - Culverts
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 0'
Source - Personal observation
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands ± 400 ft.2 ± 225 ft.2
spartina alterniflora, juncus
roemerianus,distichlis spicata
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands ± 2,700 ft.2 ± 1800 ft.2
Shallow Water bottom areas
(C) Other ± 15,500 ft.2
High ground
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ± 18,200 ft.2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The NC DOT is proposing to replace an existing bridge with culverts at a
site on SR1152 and over a tributary to Wards Creek, near the community of Otway, Carteret County.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC DOT
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Department of Transportation (DOT) is
requesting a permit to replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site located on SR
1152 and on a tidal tributary of Wards Creek, near the community of Otway, Carteret
County. The existing bridge is ± 46' long x 19' wide and has a vertical clearance
above the mean high water line of ± 2'. On either side of the bridge a border of
coastal wetlands exist which is vegetated primarily by spartina alterniflora, juncus
roemerianus, distichlis spicata. The width of the tributary is ± 45' wide except
directly underneath the bridge where the headwalls have narrowed the Creek to ± 35'
wide. Beyond the bridge, the tributary and its adjacent coastal wetlands continues
inland for ± 1400' before ending. This tributary and the adjoining Wards Creek has
been designated a primary nursery area by the Division of Marine Fisheries. The
Creek is also designated as SA and is open to the harvesting of shellfish.
DOT is proposing to remove the bridge and replace it with 4 lines of culverts. The
culverts will be ± 40 in length, each having a width of ± 8.5' and a height of ± 5.9'.
Four feet of fill material will be provided between the culverts which will result in a
total crossing width of ± 46.3'. To facilitate the installation of the culverts, ± 2,700
ft.2 of Creek bottom would be excavated with ± 575 ft.2 of Coastal Wetlands being
either excavated or filled. Approximately 400 ft.2 of high ground would also be
excavated to provide a sufficient opening for culvert installation. The culverts and
associated fill would result in a permanent filling of ± 1800 ft.2 of estuarine resources.
The construction of the roadway embankment and the raising of the road grade will
result in ± 50 ft.2 of coastal wetlands and ± 15,500 ft.2 of high ground within the
existing road right of way being filled.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The project as proposed will result in the excavation of
± 2,700' of shallow water bottom and ± 400 ft.2 of high ground, the excavation and
filling of ± 625 ft.2 of Coastal Wetlands and the filling of ± 15,500 ft.2 of highground
within the existing road right of way. Approx. 45 yds.' of material would be placed
below the mean high water line and ± 275 yds.' of material would be excavated and
trucked off site. Turbidity levels in the immediate area will increase significantly
during excavation activities. The negative effects of this increase can be lessened if
excavation is timed to periods of least biological activities or turbidity curtains are
deployed during construction. Proper erosion control techniques will also need to be
undertaken along all disturbed areas during construction in order to prevent sediment
runoff from entering adjacent wetland and water areas. There has been various
concerns expressed by some federal and state agencies over the years concerning the
potential negative impacts of culverts to fisheries resources. These concerns may be
amplified since this work is occurring within a designed primary nursery area.
PREPARED BY: Charles Jones
DATE: October 21, 1996

• DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL/PROCESSING RECORD 16g '9 �(
A) APPLICANT: NC DOT - Wards Creek - Br.' e #15 COUNTY: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT: on SR 1152 and a tributary off Wards Ck, near the community of Otway
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: September 30, 1996
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charles Jones � 11 -I CT OFFICE: Morehead
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: o)N'
OC 23 ;.j
B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IN RAL IGH: A E REC'D: $ I S-0
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: ✓ END OF NOT E DATE: l- is -`(t
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: ; j \N EED REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: 14+ti ON: I a-3---4
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 13 - Is - ?,6 150 DAY DEADLINE: �-- "Y
MAIL OUT DATE: /0 5 ' STATE DUE DATE: / ' / `f" ‘01
FEDERAL DUE DATE: (iP it♦il.-" 11 FED. COMMENTS REC'D:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE v, DENY DRAFT ON 12 " Y-9
\ AGENCY DATE COMMENTS OBJECTIONS NOTES
RETURNED YES NO
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Division of Coastal Management Aire
JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jrw., , Secrnor
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ED E H N FR.
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 21, 1996
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Kathy B. Vinson, District Planner 101_ (Ij
Division of Coastal Management ` <�F � �a
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. y���©F/���
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Major Permits Processing Coordinator �PgNgGF ' '% H
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
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Applicant: NC DOT - Wards Creek - Bridge #15
Project Location: on SR1152 and on a tributary off Wards Creek, near the community of Otway,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace an existing bridge with culverts
Please indicate below your office's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 11, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Charles Jones
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed. wrnr --
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 ( ( DATE %l��
P.O.Box 769,3441 Arendell St.,Morehead City NC 28557 lNt.i)ert
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: John Parker
FROM: Kathy Vinson
SUBJECT: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application, NC
DOT, Ward' s Creek, Bridge #15, Carteret County
DATE: November 19, 1996
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace
an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SR 1152 and over a
tributary to Ward' s Creek, near the community of Otway, Carteret
County.
Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) impacted by the proposed work
include Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas and
the Estuarine Shoreline. Waters at the project site are classified
as SA and are open to the harvesting of shellfish. The area is also
a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) .
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.
Relevant policies contained in the amended Plan include Resource
Production and Management Policies for Marine Resource Areas. With
certain exceptions, none of which appear to be applicable to this
proposal, Carteret County supports the use standards for estuarine
and public trust areas.
The LUP allows development in Coastal Wetlands which is not
prohibited in the policy section of the Plan, provided the 7H Use
Standards can be satisfied. I can find no policy in the amended LUP
which would appear to prohibit this project .
Economic and Community Development Policies include those for
Stormwater Management . Carteret County supports the policy that all
NCDOT projects should be designed to limit to the extent possible
stormwater runoff into estuarine waters . The County' s commitment to
State and Federal Programs is also discussed in the Plan. Carteret
County is generally receptive to state and federal programs which
provide improvements to the county, especially the NCDOT road and
bridge improvement programs, which the Plan notes as being of great
importance to the County.
Based on the above policies and land classifications, this project
appears to be consistent with the amended 1991 Carteret County Land

.
Use Plan Update, provided all state standards can be satisfied.
Note should be made of Carteret County' s desire that all NCDOT
projects limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into
estuarine waters.
cc : Preston Pate
Charles Jones
Katrina Marshall

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources TprA
Division of Marine Fisheries
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor E H N F.
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Bruce L. Freeman, Director
26 November 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
FROM: P.A.. Wojciechowski f'�
SUBJECT: DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT
NC DOT - Ward's Creek Bridge #1 5
Attached is the Division's reply for the above referenced project. If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
PAW/bc
P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-0769 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A7/111iiirA
Division of Coastal Management
JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jrw., ,Secrnor
etary
D E H N R
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
OCT 2 2 1996
October 21, 1996
DMF-PUB. TR./SUBLANDS
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. Bruce L. Freeman, Director \0
Division of Marine Fisheries °J O C�
FF �.
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. /cc /P �vF,
Major Permits Processing Coordinator I �`'.1, 6 f�_
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review t9 �
Applicant: NC DOT - Wards Creek - Bridge #15
Project Location: on SR1152 and on a tributary off Wards Creek, near the community of Otway,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace an existing bridge with culverts
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 11, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Charles Jones
at [phone]. 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 "far DATE 11 1116
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ski Wojciechowskki�
FROM: David L. Taylor 'J //
DATE: November 25, 1996
SUBJECT: NCDOT -Wards Creek Bridge#15
The Division of Marine Fisheries strongly recommends that the bridge be replaced with a
bridge of similar construction as opposed to the culverts proposed. The destruction of non-
vegetated, vegetated and coastal wetlands in these Primary Nursery Area, SA waters will
negatively impact the productivity of these waters.
If culverts are finally decided upon, the largest size box type culverts structurally feasible
are recommended. Culverts create water flow problems that could impact the ingress and egress
of finfish and shellfish larvae. Further, improper placement could result in scouring to the extent
that all flow is restricted.
The moratorium period on construction will be strictly adhered to due to the sensitivity of
the Primary Nursery Area. Again, a replacement bridge is much preferred over the culverts in this
case.
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DEC :41..96
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Facility Name NC DOT Replace Bridge 15 over Wards Creek I
Project Number 98 11025
Project Type purpose of bridge replacement County Carteret I
Location I County2
Received From DOT COE ID # Region Wilmington I
i Received Date November 19, 1998 COE Susp Date Reg. Contact I
Sent to Region Date DCM Susp Date
Rcvd Region Date TIP Number Mitigation ? n I
i., 401 Date November 24, 1998 More Info Requested
Final Action Issue General More Info Received
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Ale7A
Division of Water Quality p
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E F--I N 1�
A. Preston Howard,Jr., P.E., Director
November 26, 1996
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh,NC 27611
WQC#961000
Carteret County
Dear Mr.Vick:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your plans to dredge 3,100 square feet and fill
2,025 square feet of waters and/or wetlands located at SR 1152 in Carteret County for
replacement of a bridge with culverts. Based on this review, we have identified significant
uses which would be removed by this project. These uses are the probable use of Wards
Creek by anadromous fish, the Primary Nursery Area use and possible impairment of water
circulation. Furthermore, insufficient evidence is present in our files to conclude that your
project must be built as planned in waters and/or wetlands in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0506. Therefore, we are moving toward denial of your 401 Certification as required by 15A
NCAC 2H .0507(e). Until we receive additional information, we are requesting (by copy of
this letter)that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management place your project on administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position that your project must be
constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters
and/or wetlands. Specifically can you construct your creek crossing with a bridge rather than
culverts? Any documentation such as maps and narrative that you can supply to address
alternative designs for your project may be helpful in our review of your 401 Certification.
Please respond within two weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this information
to me and one copy to Mr. Jim Gregson at the Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal
Drive Ext., Wilmington,NC 28405-3845. If we do not hear from you in two weeks, we will
assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as 11
withdrawn. I can be reached at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions. �0\_ J2
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cc: Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
JeMrt parker; DCM
961000.nty
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 461:7;1;4rielou&
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor immmoma
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p I H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 10, 1997
Mr. Franklin Vick
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh NC 27611-5201 RECEIVED
Dear Mr. Vick:
D � 12 1997
WQC Project#961000, COE Project#199704073 CO
Carteret County ASTA(�MANAGEMENT
On February 6, 1997, you requested a 401 Water Quality Certification from the
Division of Water Quality for your project(bridge replacement wards Cre k>located near
SR 1152 in Carteret County. We wrote to you on November 26, 1996 discussing
concerns that we have regarding the design of the project and placing it on hold until those
concerns are addressed. As of today, we have not received a response to our earlier letter.
Unless we receive a written response from you by December 19, 1997, we will consider
that you have withdrawn this application and are not interested in pursuing the project at
this time.
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions or would like to discuss this
matter.
Sincerely,
Jo n R. Dorney
ter Quality Certifi ation Program
cc: Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Central Files
John Dorney
John Parker, DCM
961000.clr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A7C417A
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R.
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 24, 1996
MEMORANDUM Q,`
TO: Mr. Charles R. Fullwood, Jr., Director w
Wildlife Resources Commission `fls
Attn: Habitat Conservation Program
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FROM: John Parker, Jr. 06 8 L
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT (tributary off Wards Creek)
PROJECT LOCATION: On SR1152 and the tributary, near the community of Otway, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SRl 152.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed and return this form by
November 14, 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 requeste•w
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REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. r„ 0%� ,.
This agency has no comment on the proposed roject. ��G�wFN
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incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached memo.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission c >
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh,North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker, Jr. _
Major Permits Processing Coordinator Division of Coastal Management VI-11 9/ /i!
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FROM: Franklin T. McBride, Manager djitp., �1- `",I -
Habitat Conservation Program �'; lO "�
DATE: November 18, 1996 ,, -,
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SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application for NCDOT, bridge replace
SR 1152 over a tributary to Wards Creek,near Otway, Carteret County,' lo'
Carolina.
Staff biologists with the Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the project and
associated impacts on wildlife and fishery resources. A site visit was made on November 7,
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 103"X 71"X 40'
corrugated aluminum pipe arches and to raise the existing road elevation. Activities, include
preparation of the bridge approaches, excavation of the creek bottom, installation of the four
culverts and elevation of the roadway, which will impact about 625 ft2 of coastal wetlands and
4,500 ft2 of shallow water bottom. Best Management Practices(i.e. silt fences and check dams)
are proposed to minimize adverse impacts resulting from project related sedimentation. This
tributary of Wards Creek is classified as 'SA' waters. This creek is also designated as a Primary
Nursery Area and open to shellfishing. Active wildlife travel corridors were observed on both
sides of the creek
We are concerned about the potential adverse impacts to aquatic fauna in a Primary
Nursery Area resulting from the proposed project. Replacing the bridge with four culverts may
increase stream velocities in the area and may reduce the chance of fish passage in this creek.
Therefore, we recommend that a spanning structure be used in place of the culverts. A spanning
structure would minimize potential negative impacts to fisheries resources resulting from the
bridge replacement.
We are also concerned about turbidity associated with proposed activities. Elevated
turbidity could reduce water quality in these areas and stress aquatic organisms. Excessive

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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. Turbidity
curtains placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site would localize> .
sediment impacts. Also,because active wildlife travel corridors under the bridge were dbserved
on both sides of the creek, we recommend that the new structure provide clear bank areas for
wildlife passage on both sides of the stream. This will provide travel corridors for small animals
and reduce the chance of wildlife/vehicular collisions.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If you have any concerns
about our comments,please contact David Cox, Highway Coordinator at(919)-528-9886.

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of North Carolina
ces�n of Coastal Management
1)At.,W James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
J� op Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N, Schecter, Director
October 24, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Linda Sewall, Director
Division of Environmental Health
FROM: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMAJDREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT (tributary off Wards Creek)
PROJECT LOCATION: On SR1152 and the tributary, near the community of Otway, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SR l 152.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 14,1996. 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 p ject, only i the recommen ed chan s e'
/ incorporated. See attached. --a C ' G0i'Z f�GC G%c1
�Tus agency objects to the proje or reasons described in the attached comments.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A.,
ciriADivision of Coastal Managementmissmaralmmi
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor D E H N R
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
91gCl&L-VZ D
October 21, 1996
OCT 2 4 1996
MEMORANDUM: DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
TO: Mr. Charles Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC DOT - Wards Creek - Bridge #15
Project Location: on SR1152 and on a tributary off Wards Creek, near the community of Otway,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace an existing bridge with culverts
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 11, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Charles Jones
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.- y ,1
L 'riv,-gz�
OCT 29 1996
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
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This agency has no comment on the proposed project. `�
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended hanges are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE Dd ZS /9 j
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7 c Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Al• 9 f
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Governor Co E H N
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 24, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Larry R. Goode, Phd., P.E.
Highway Administrator
Division of Highways
FROM: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT (tributary off Wards Creek)
PROJECT LOCATION: On SR1152 and the tributary, near the community of Otway, Carteret
Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SR1152.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by November 14, 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 re uested.C'
REPLY This a enc has no objection to the ro ect as ro osed. NOV���
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This agency has no comment on the proposed project. �,*ti/• �
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended ch. _ _ ate'
incorporated. See attached.
This agen obj s e project for reasons described in the attached comments.
Signed Date / 3!
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A7A,
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary COE H N R
Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 21, 1996 L D JE C iH V]
r OCT 2 4 1996
MEMORANDUM:
DIVISION OF
TO: Mr. William A. McNeil, Director
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Division of Community Assistance
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator f
CE1v gg96 ✓'�
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC DOT - Wards Creek - Bridge #15
Project Location: on SR1152 and on a tributary off Wards Creek, near the community of Otway,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace an existing bridge with culverts
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 11, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Charles Jones
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: is 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
irpgel.ohyeetitltadhedph8fYt for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED (L71 DATE 1 D 2 g ( y
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 24, 1996
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review 96
APPLICANT: NC DOT (tributary off Wards Creek) \4,
PROJECT LOCATION: On SR1152 and the tributary, near the community of Otway, Carte - o.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SR1152.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
November 14, 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.
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Signed - � Date 1 l� '���� lq
P.O. Box 27687, FAX [phone]
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources TA.,
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Division of Coastal Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor � IE II-1 N F .
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary October 24, 1996
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Early
Environmental Review Coordinator
Division of Archives and History -114)
FROM: John Parker, Jr. ,� Nov 19 1996 ;.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator '_
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review �„ ;`�
APPLICANT: NC DOT (tributary off Wards Creek) ' 5
PROJECT LOCATION: On SR1152 and the tributary, near the community of Otway, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SR1152.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 14, 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.
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • �
Division of Coastal Management p
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N F.
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 24, 1996 f4
MEMORANDUM ,t;
OCT 25 1996
TO: Mr. John Sutherland, Chief
Water Planning Section DIMON OF WATER RESOURCES
Division of Water Resources
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FROM: John Parker, Jr. ,
Major Permits Processing Coordinator i ' �(
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review 441, 1/
APPLICANT: NC DOT9 (tributary off Wards Creek) �p
PROJECT LOCATION: On SR1152 and the tributary, near the community of Otway, Carteret Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site on SR1152.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by November 14, 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
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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NCDENR November 16, 1998
MEMO TO: Cyndi Bell
JAMES B.HUNTJR.
GOVERNOR i .i
FROM: Doug Huggett ci/�
SUBJECT: Proposed replacement of Bridge No. 15 on SR 1152 over a
WAYNEMCDEVITT Tributary of Wards Creek in Carteret County.
SECRETARY
In September of 1996, the NC Department of Transportation applied for a CAMA
permit to replace the above referenced bridge with four pipe-arch culverts. The
DONNA D.MOFFITT
DIRECTOR subsequent application review resulted in numerous agencies objecting to the project
design due to the anticipated adverse environmental impacts to anadromous fish
movement. Your agency sent the applicant a letter on November 26, 1996 (DWQ
Project No. 961000) asking that they consider utilizing a bridge design as opposed to
the originally proposed culvert design. Based upon your letter, as well as
correspondence with this office, NCDOT voluntarily placed their project on hold while
alternative designs were considered. Ultimately, a revised application was submitted
that would utilize a cored-slab bridge design to replace the existing bridge. A small
amount of coastal wetland would be impacted along the two end embankments.
Enclosed please find for your review and action a copy of NCDOT's revised permit
application, as well as a field investigation report for the original project application.
It would be appreciated if you could forward to me a copy of your final action on this
matter. If you should have any questions or concerns on the revised application, please
, feel free to give me a call.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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NCDENR _' Mr. David Robinson
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
JAMES B.HUNT JR. P.O. Box 25201
GOVERNOR
' Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
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Dear Mrnson: .
WAYNE MCDEVITTr
SECRETARY .<A ,
�r CI On January 23, 1997, you requested that the Division of Coastal
.v� Management place on administrative hold the processing of your application
request under the Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA)to replace Bridge No.
ROGER N.SCHECTER 15 on SR 1152 over a tributary to Ward Creek in Carteret County(State Project
DIRECTOR :`'`.,." No. 5.2151). A copy of your request is enclosed. To date the Division has not
, received either a request to resume processing of the application or information on
,-* "' any proposed project revisions. Therefore,you are requested to notify this office
. �'';, sr, . "�-'- of your intentions concerning the proposed project within 10 days of the receipt of
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- �� -�'',�`�`���,,"• this letter. If a response is not received within this time period, the Division will
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++ lr assume that you are not interested in pursuing Coastal Area Management Act
���, authorization at this time, and your application will be retired. Please note that the
` retirement of this application will not preclude future permit applications for this
�`' • bridge replacement. If you are still in the process re-designing the proposed
project, please notify this office in writing of that fact, as well as an anticipated
resolution date.
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j ' - If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to
f,i . contact me at [phone], P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh, NC 27611.
--,. Sincerely,f
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Doug Huggett
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
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IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199704073, Bridge #15 on SR 1152, Wards Creek RECEIVED
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Frank Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
On February 6, 1997, we issued a public notice describing your proposal to replace an
existing bridge span over Wards Creek with a corrugated aluminum pipe arch. The project is
located on SR 1152, near Otway Carteret County, North Carolina.
By letter dated April 23, 1997, you were provided with comments made by the National
Marine Fisheries Service. These comments specifically asked the North Carolina Department of
Transportation to describe hydrological changes to Wards Creek and associated Primary Nursery
Area resulting from the installation of the culverts. We concur with the recommendations made
in that letter. You should immediately provide the requested information to this office for
review.
In addition, through coordination with Mr. Ted Tyndall of the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management, we have learned that you have not furnished information necessary for
them to process their required authorization.
Please notify us of your intentions within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. If we do
not hear from you, we will assume that you are not interested in pursuing Federal authorization
at this time, and your application will be retired.

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Questions or comments may be addressed to the undersigned in the Wilmington
Regulatory Field Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Scott McLendon
Regulatory Project Manager
Copies Furnished:
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. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Hestron Plaza Two
151-B Highway 24
Morehead City, North Carolina. 28557
Mr. Dwayne Alligood, P.E., Resident Engineer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
211 South Glenburnie Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560

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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor COE H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director January 29, 1997
Mr. David Robinson
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Robinson:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 15 on SR 1152 over a Tributary of
Wards Creek.
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges your January 23, 1997 letter,
in which it was requested that the subject Coastal Area Management Act permit application be
placed in abeyance while several environmental issues are addressed by your agency. Based on
this request, processing of your application will be terminated until such time as a written request
is received in this office requesting a resumption of application processing. As required by
NCAC T15A:07J.0204(d), during the pendency of any termination of processing, the permit
processing period will not run. Upon receiving a request to reinitiate processing, the Division of
Coastal Management will resume processing of the application at the point where it was
terminated.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at (919)
733-2293, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
Sincerely,
Doug Huggett
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
cc: Charles Jones, DCM-Morehead City
John Dorney, DWQ
P.O. Box 27687, Viry* FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETr JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX2520L_RALEIGH,N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
CJ.!_nuary 23,
Mr. John Parker
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Parker:
Subject: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 15 on SR 1 1 52 over Tributary of Ward
Creek. State Project No. 5.2151.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge No. 15 over the tributary of
Ward Creek on SR 1152 near Otway in Carteret County. On September 12, 1996 we submitted a CAMA
permit application to the DCM. In December 1996 comments were received by the DCM and forwarded to
us. We are in the process of resolving the issues raised by the NCDWQ,the DMF and the WRC.
We hereby request that the CAMA process and the subject permit application be put on hold in order to
ensure that enough time is available to thoroughly address the issues.We understand that when we submit
our responses to the questions the process clock will be restarted and that a new permit application will not
be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Ms. Alice N. Gordon at
[phone], Ext. 307.
Sincerely, •
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David C. Robinson,Ph.D., P.E.
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Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E., Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mr. Don Morton, P.E.,Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E.,Hydraulics `.
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. John Dorney,NCDEHNR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. David Cox,Wildlife Resources Commission
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AIF•
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
December 13, 1996
Mr. H. Franklin Vick
NC Dept. Of Transportation
Planning & Environmental Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh,NC 27611
Dear Sir:
This letter is with reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act
Major Development and Dredge and Fill permit to replace an existing bridge with culverts at a site
on SR1152 and over a tributary to Wards Creek,near the community of Otway, in Carteret County.
Although processing of the application is nearing completion, additional time is needed for this
office to complete the review and make a decision on your request. Therefore, it is necessary that
the standard review time be extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G.S. 113A-122(c)which
would make February 27, 1997 the new deadline for reaching a decision on your request. However,
we expect to take action prior to that time and will do so as soon as possible. In the interim, if you
have any question on the status of your application, do not hesitate to contact this office.
Very sincerely,
`�a�►-Doug uggett
Asst. Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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cc: Charles Jones
DCM-Morehead City
P.O.Box 27687, Nif%Arl FAX [phone]
Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 14IlYCAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 17A
Division of Coastal Management
JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jrw., , Secrnor
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
October 21, 1996
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 276 1 1-520 1
RE: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge #15 on SR1152 over Tributary of Ward Creek
State Project #5.2151
Dear Mr. Vick
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State
approval for development of your property located on SR1152 and over a tributary off Wards Creek, near
the community of Otway, in Carteret County. It was received on September 30, 1996, and appears to
be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is December 15,
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 final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should
consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of
an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the
proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be
posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point
along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the
notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point
along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this
notice could result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted
by the appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me
in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Cordially yours,
Charles S. Jones �l
District Manager
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Enclosure
cc: John Parker
Preston P. Pate, Jr.
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