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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
September 17, 1992
District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Subject: Craven County, Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 141
on SR 1470 over Neuse River Overflow; B-2020
Attached for your information is a copy of the project planning report for
the subject project. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway
Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with Title 23,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 771, Subpart 115 (b) (23 CFR 771.115(b)).
Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an individual permit but propose
to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix
A (B-23) issued November 22, 1991, by the Corps of Engineers. The
provisions of Part 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations will be
followed in the construction of the project.
We anticipate that a permit will be required from the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources for this project.
NCDOT will apply directly to DEHNR for that permit when plans have been
developed.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
919/733-3141.
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cc: Mr. John
Mr. John
Mr. C. W.
Mr. J. T.
Mr. A. L.
Mr. G. R.
Sincerely,
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L. hard, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Parker, Permit Coordinator, w/report
Dorney, Environmental Management, w/report
Leggett, P. E.
Peacock, Jr., P. E.
Hankins, Jr., P. E.
Shirley, Jr., P. E. (Division Engineer)
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Craven County
Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 141
on
SR 1470 (Maple Cypress Road)
over
Neuse River Overflow
State Project No. 8.2170301
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1470(1)
B-2020
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
and
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
APPROVED:
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Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Craven County
Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 141
on
SR 1470 (Maple Cypress Road)
over
Neuse River Overflow
State Project No. 8.2170301
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1470(1)
B-2020
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
September 1992
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
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The captioned project is part of the Federal Aid Bridge Replacement
Program and is scheduled for construction during federal fiscal year (FFY)
1994 by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 1992-1998
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). It has been classified a
Federal "categorical exclusion" (CE). This environmental documentation
includes preferred proposals for the project by NCDOT. Project location
and the three separate alternatives investigated for the proposed bridge
replacement are shown on the-attached Figures 1 and 2.
I. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
The North Carolina'Board of Transportation is proposing replacement
of the structurally deficient Bridge No. 141 in the immediate vicinity of
its present location. This site is about 600 feet south of Bridge No. 138
over the main channel of Neuse River.
Primary reasons for considering replacement is the overall poor
condition of the structure and its clear roadway width of only slightly
wider than the approach pavement along this major collector route. These
restrictions and other deteriorating safety conditions are reflected by
the currently low sufficiency rating.
This proposed replacement is the only highway related proposal for
the immediate area as part of North Carolina's present TIP. However, the
nearby 40-year old reinforced concrete Bridge No. 138 has definite future
potential to be added to the TIP for either replacement or major
rehabilitation due to its size, present posted load limits, age, and
functional limitations.
II. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Replacement of Bridge No. 141 at its present location is recommended
along with detouring SR 1470 traffic along other routes during the
estimated nine-month construction period. Implementation of this Alternate
1 proposal will require permanent displacement of a small amount of the
hardwood wetland immediately adjacent to the existing roadway approaches
to the bridge.
Estimated cost totals $660,000 compared with $728,000 assessed in the
1992-1998 TIP.
III. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
Implementation of all standard procedures and measures will be
undertaken to minimize environmental impacts of this project. Special
and/or unique environmental commitments are unnecessary. Utilization of
best management practices is to be incorporated as part of project design
in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) criteria for
CE's. This action will serve as mitigation for the displacement of a
minor amount of wetlands immediately adjacent to existing roadway approach
fills for the recommended Alternate 1 pictured on Figure 2.
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IV. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PLANNING DATA
Roadwav and Bridaes
SR 1470 in the vicinity of the proposed project is a two-lane
secondary highway with no control of access (driveways, intersections, and
warranted traffic signals are allowed). It is not on the federal aid
highway system. Pavement width is 18 feet with grass shoulders each
ranging between six and eight feet wide. Profile of the facility is
fairly flat in the immediate vicinity of the bridge but the roadway is on
an upgrade approaching Bridge No. 138 over the Neuse. There is no posted
speed limit along the road but design speed is approximately 50 miles per
hour (MPH).
Built during 1953, the treated timber and steel I-beam Bridge No. 141
has a total length of 240 feet consisting of 14 spans. Each span ranges
between 15.5 feet and slightly greater than 17 feet long. Overlain with a
two inch thickness of asphalt wearing surface, the timber deck has a
19-foot, two-inch clear roadway width and a total out to out width of 20
feet, 2 inches. Oriented in a northeast/southwest direction, the bridge
is on vertical and horizontal tangents (flat and straight). It is
presently posted at 18 tons for dual tire single unit vehicles (DTV) and
26 tons for truck tractor, semi-trailers (TTST). The 15.2 sufficiency
rating during April 1992 compares to a maximum of 100 for a new structure
meeting current design standards.
The nearby 581-foot long reinforced concrete Bridge No. 138 on
SR 1470 over the main channel of the Neuse River currently has posted load
limits of 28 tons for DTV and 32 tons for TTST. It has a 22-foot clear
roadway width and an April 1992 sufficiency rating of 44.3.
Development and Utilities
Very sparse density development presently exists along SR 1470. Very
little potential for increased development exists in the area. This is
due to the rural character of the general area plus high potential for
flooding of the surrounding flat terrain.
A 10-inch ductile iron water main of Craven County is elevated on
piers parallel to the bridge and offset about 100 feet to its northwest.
The line angles back to earth cover in the northwest shoulder of SR 1470
1) about 115 feet south of the bridge and 2) about 125 feet to its north.
It extends under the channel of Neuse River immediately northwest of
Bridge No. 138. Other utilities are not located in the proposed project
area.
Traffic Volumes and Accident Data
Total average annual daily traffic (AADT) along SR 1470 of 1000
vehicles during 1990 is estimated to increase to 1200 vehicles during 1994
which is the presently scheduled year of project construction. At the end
of the 20-year planning period during the year 2014, traffic is expected
to average 2200 vehicles per day. These estimates include 1% TTST and 2%
DTV. During each daily peak-hour period, 7% of the AADT is predicted to
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occur in the heavier direction of travel. Also, the Craven County
Transportation Director for school buses advises that a total of six trips
(three round trips) are routed along SR 1470 during each school day.
During a 24-month period beginning 01 January 1990, three traffic
accidents were reported along the entire 1.5-mile length of SR 1470
extending between its intersections with SR 1440 north of the bridge and
with SR 1472 to its south. Each happened during daylight hours. Two of
the three occurred in the bridge vicinity. Each of these two involved a
single vehicle, one of which was a northbound automobile which ran off the
road on the southern approach during wet weather and struck the end of the
bridge rail. The other was an auto striking an animal in the road near
the bridge. And the third included two vehicles which collided at the
SR 1470-SR 1450 intersection about a mile north of the Bridge No. 141.
The resulting 342.5 accidents per 100 million vehicle miles
(acc/100mvm) during the period compares to the average rate of 277.7
acc/100mvm during 1991 along 59,385 miles of rural secondary routes in
North Carolina.
V. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND COST ESTIMATES
Alternatives
The following three separate alternatives were investigated for the
proposed bridge replacement. General location of each is shown on
Figure 2:
Alternate 1 - Replacement at present bridge location and
(Recommended) detouring SR 1470 traffic off-site via other roads
during construction (see Figure 1)
Alternate 2 - Along tangent relocation alignment immediately west of
and generally parallel to existing bridge which allows
maintenance of SR 1470 traffic thru project site
during construction
Alternate 3 - Identical to the Alternate 1 proposal but including an
on-site temporary detour immediately to the east to
carry SR 1470 traffic during construction
Two important design factors to be considered in the replacement of
this bridge are as follows:
*Effects on the Craven County water main generally paralleling the
west side of the existing SR 1470 alignment in the area.
*Adaptability of the chosen alternative to the very likely future need
of either replacement or major rehabilitation of Bridge No. 138 over
the main Neuse River channel about 600 feet to the north: (It appears
that a new bridge either at the existing site or immediately east of
the site would be the most expedient replacement proposal based on
existing conditions in the area).
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Replacement of Bridge No. 141 immediately east of the present site is
not considered a viable alternative because of necessary placement of the
new structure along horizontal curvature and the resulting somewhat lesser
design along with likely escalated project cost. Also, such a replacement
might result in difficulties associated with the above presented possible
future need of replacing the nearby 40-year old Bridge No. 138.
Estimated Costs
Estimated costs of each alternative for replacing Bridge No. 141 are
as follows:
Recommended
Alternate 1 Alternate 2
Temporary On-site Detour -0- -0-
Remove Existing Bridge $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Replacement Structure 484,000 484,000
Roadway Approaches 53,000 382,000
15% Engineering and
Contingencies 85,000 135,000
Right-of-Way &/or Ease-
ments plus Utilities 8,000 39,000
TOTAL $ 660,000 $1,070,000
Alternate 3
$ 223,000
30,000
484,000
53,000
119,000
11.000
$ 920,000
The above estimates compare with $728,000 appraised for the project in the
1992-1998 Transportation Improvement Program.
VI. OFF-SITE DETOURING OF SR 1470 TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION
The Alternate 1 proposal would require detouring of an estimated 1400
vehicles per day via other roads in the general vicinity (see Figure 1)
during an estimated nine-month construction period. Additional travel
involved generally will range between one and three miles. Most
SR 1470 traffic is between more densely populated areas such as the
Kinston/Grifton vicinities and Vanceboro, plus between the Kinston area
and a large paper company at the NC 43/SR 1400 intersection. Additional
travel for the greatest majority of the traffic would be about three
miles. However, a minor amount (less than 100 vehicles of the daily total)
may be local in nature between the Fort Barnwell area south of the bridge
and the SR 1470/SR 1400 intersection vicinity to its north. Additional
travel for such local volumes would range up to 30 miles.
Additional operating costs for traffic to utilize off-site detours
would total approximately $450,000 with Alternate 1. This amount would
increase or decrease by $50,000 per month if construction time is
respectively more or less than the estimated nine-month period.
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Provision of an on-site detour in conjunction with replacement of the
bridge at its present site (Alternate 3) would increase project cost by an
estimated $260,000. Consequently, implementing the on-site detour in
association with Alternate 3 would result in an estimated temporary
roaduser benefit/cost ratio of only about 1.7 during the expected
construction period.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Classification of this project as a Categorical Exclusion is
considered appropriate due to its scope and anticipated absence of
substantial impacts on the existing human and natural environments in the
project area. This determination is confirmed by the following summary of
preliminary findings by the Environmental Unit of NCDOT:
Displacement of Residences and Businesses
Displacement of residences and businesses will not occur in
association with the implementation of this proposed project.
Impacts on Endangered Species
On 24 July 1992, the US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the
following seven federally protected species within Craven County:
Red-cockaded peckerwood (Picoides borealis) - Endangered
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Endangered
Ridley's sea turtle (Lepidochelys K i) - Endangered
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia
asperulaefolia) - Endangered
Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) - Threatened
Green sea turtle (Chelonia ,m d??as) - Threatened
Sensitive joint vetch (Aeschynomene
virginica) - Threatened
No impacts to these species will occur from the previously described
proposed project activities because habitat zones likely to be impacted
are not suitable for the occurrence of any of the families. The sea
turtles, bald eagle, and sensitive joint vetch are dependent on aquatic
resources but this project is too far inland to provide habitat for the
sea and loggerhead turtles. And no suitable snags are present to provide
nesting sites for bald eagles.
Further, the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program files were
consulted to determine if any State-protected flora or fauna (plants or
animals) exist in the project area. There are no records of such species
existing in this area.
Siltation and sedimentation
The project will intensify short-term siltation and sedimentation
during wet weather periods in the immediate area of proposed construction.
Potential adverse effects on affected resources will be minimized by
the contractor's use of applicable measures of 23 CFR 650, Subpart B
and/or Article 107-13 ("Control of Erosion, Siltation, and Pollution") of
NCDOT's Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. These
regulations include an erosion and sedimentation control program developed
by the North Carolina Division of Highways, adopted by the NC Board of
Transportation, and approved by the NC Sedimentation Control Commission.
In view of these measures and project scope, accidental discharge of
dredged or fill materials into the. river is not likely.
Water Quality
Regional ground water elevations will not be affected adversely due
to the very limited scope of this proposed action. Effects on water
quality in the project area will be minor with implementation of
previously described applicable preventive construction measures. Also,
the area is served by a water main of Craven County.
Farmlands
The project will have no direct impacts on farmlands.
Historical, Architectural, and Archaeological Resources
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources usually asks for
notification if any of the studied alternatives will either displace or be
located next to any pre-World War II structures. No such buildings exist
in the project area. And, the 39-year old treated timber bridge is
not a historic structure. Therefore, structures of historical
significance will not be affected.
Cultural Resources also advised on 10 January 1992 that there are no
known archaeological sites in the proposed project area and recommended
that archaeological investigations need not be made.
Consequently, construction of either of the two alternatives would
not affect any significant archaeological remains or structures that are
listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Use of any off-site borrow area(s) will need prior approval from the
NC Department of Cultural Resources (DCR) to minimize the potential for
affecting such resources. Additional approval of the use of such site(s)
also will be required from the NC Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources (DEHNR) Such authorization will assist in protecting
the natural environment of surrounding areas.
Traffic and Construction Noise
Significant traffic and construction noise impacts are unlikely to
occur since existing traffic will be moved no closer to any existing
receptors in the project area. Construction noise impacts on adjacent
properties will not be major in view of existing ambient noise levels
precipitated by SR 1470 traffic and the absence of developments in the
project area. Also, construction activities are usually conducted only
during daylight hours along projects of the nature of this one.
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Therefore, traffic noise reports are considered unnecessary and noise
assessment requirements of Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 772
(23 CFR 772) should not apply to this proposed action. Additional highway
traffic noise reports consequently are unnecessary.
Air Quality
The project is located in the Southern Coastal Plain Air Quality
Control Region. The ambient air quality for Craven County has been
determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards. Federal conformity procedures of 23 CFR 770 do not apply since
this project is located in an area where the State Implementation Plan
(SIP) does not contain transportation control measures. This evaluation
completes federal assessment requirements and additional reports are not
required.
VIII. RECOMMENDED ALTERNATE
The Alternate 1 proposal is recommended in view of its relative
environmental effects and cost advantages when compared to the other two
alternates. It has acceptable design in that it maintains the present
horizontal alignment without having substantial effects on the existing
Craven County water main in the area. Safety will be enhanced by
the elimination of a narrow structurally deteriorating and functionally
obsolete traffic carrier.
Although this proposal will require SR 1470 traffic to detour via
other routes in the three county area of Craven, Lenoir and Pitt during
the construction period, the large majority is not expected to require
substantial additional travel time nor distance.
Division 02 personnel have expressed concurrence with the above
recommended proposal. And, the Craven County Transportation Director for
school buses has expressed the belief that the proposed off-site detouring
will not create insurmountable problems with bus routings during the
estimated construction period.
A replacement structure with 30 feet of clear roadway width along
the present horizontal and vertical alignments of SR 1470 is recommended
in accord with NCDOT's current Bridge Policy. Required length of the
proposed bridge is estimated at approximately 280 feet. This dimension
and elevation of the replacement may require some adjustments following
final hydraulic design.
Existing roadway approaches are to be widened to a 24-foot pavement
with minimum eight-foot graded shoulders for a minimum total length of
about 500 feet (250 feet on each approach) in the immediate vicinity of
the proposed replacement.
The above recommendations basically retain the existing design speed
of approximately 50 MPH. FHWA has advised that a design speed exception
will be required for the project.
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IX. PERMITS AND APPROVALS
An individual permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977
is not expected to be required from the Corps of Engineers of the US
Department of the Army for this project. A Nationwide permit is expected
to be appropriate. This is mostly due to the fact that a substantial
amount of wetland will not be displaced. However, the Corps usually
requests a written description of the proposed work along with final
construction plans (when completed) be forwarded to their appropriate
Regulatory Field Office for further review in order to make a final
determination on permit requirements. Such field office for this project
is located in Washington, N. C.
In case the Section 404 permit is required, a Section 401 Water
Quality Certification will be necessary from DEHNR.
X. SECTION 4(f) DETERMINATION
Section 4(f) properties are those which are publicly owned and being
used as a park, recreation area, or a wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or
land of a historic site of local, statewide, or national significance.
Properties meeting this definition presently do not exist in the
immediate vicinity of this project.
Attachments
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BRIDGE NO. 141
ON SR 1470
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BRIDGE NO. 138
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
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John Parker, DEHNR, DCM/Peri7it Coordinator
Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development Branch
Don Morton, P . E . , Higl-,.-,,7ay Design
A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
John L. Smith, Jr., P.E., Structure Design
Tom Shear-n, P.E., Roadway Design
G.R. Shirley, Jr. , P.E. , Div sioli 2 Engineer
Wayne Fedora, P&E
Davis Moore. P&E

Craven County, Bridge No. 141
on SR 1470 over Neuse River Overflow
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1470(1)
State Project 8.2170301
B-2020
ADDENDUM
TO
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
Date _r L.J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Date Nicolas L. Graf, P.E.
Division Administator, FHWA

Craven County, Bridge No. 141
on SR 1470 over Neuse River Overflow
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1470(l)
State Project 8.2170301
B-2020
ADDENDUM
TO
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
June 1993
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental
Branch By:
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R.W. Fedora Sr.
Project Planning Engineer
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Bridge roject Planning Engineer, Unit Head
Lubin V. Prevatt, P.E.
Assistant Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
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Craven County, Bridge No. 141
on SR 1470 over Neuse River Overflow
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1470(1)
State Project 8.2170301
B-2020
I. Background
A Project Planning Report (categorical exclusion) for the
subject project was approved by FHWA in August, 1992.
The recommended alternate was to replace Bridge No. 141
with a new bridge at the existing location over Neuse River
overflow. Traffic was to be detoured onto existing roads
during construction as shown in Figure 1.
II. Discussion
Additional analysis determined that maintaining traffic on
site at this location is warranted. Without maintaining
traffic on-site, up to 28 miles of additional travel would be
required for some road users.
Alternate 1 (originally recommended) would replace the
bridge in the existing location with road closure (Figure 2).
Traffic would be maintained off site on other area roads
during construction. A prestressed girder bridge
approximately 280 feet long and 30 feet wide would replace
the existing bridge. The bridge would provide a 24-foot wide
travelway with a 3-foot offset on each side. This alternate
would provide a design speed less than 50 mph.
Alternate 2 (currently recommended) will replace the
bridge on new location west of the existing alignment
(Figure 2). Traffic will be maintained on the existing
bridge during construction. A cored-slab bridge
approximately 280 feet long and 30 feet wide will replace the
existing bridge. The bridge will provide a 24-foot wide
travelway with a 3-foot offset on each side. This alternate
will alleviate an 8° 30 curve immediately south of the
existing bridge. This alternate will provide a design speed
of approximately 50 mph.
Alternate 3 would replace the bridge at the existing
location with a temporary, on-site detour east of the
existing alignment (Figure 2). Tra`'fic would be maintained
on the detour alignment during con: ruction of the new
bridge. An approximately 100-foot long detour bridge would
be required. A prestressed girder bridge approximately 280
feet long and 30 feet wide would replace the existing bridge.
The bridge would provide a 24-foot wide travelway with a 3-

foot offset on each side. This alternate would provide a
design speed less than 50 mph.
Alternate 2 (recommended) was selected due to the
necessity for maintaining traffic. This alternate provides a
better alignment and improves safety.
III. Cost Estimates
Table 1. Cost Estimates
Item Alternate 1 Alternate 2
Recommended Alternate 3
*Roadway Approaches $ 198,500 $ 317,000 $ 210,500
*Structures 505,400 476,400 505,400
*Structure Removal 28,600 28,600 28,600
*Temporary Detour ------- ------- 161,800
*Detour Structure ------- ------- 97,200
Engineering and
Contingency 109,500 124,000 146,500
Total Construction $ 842,000 $ 946,000 $1,150,000
R/W and Utilities $ 19,000 $ 23,000 $ 22,000
Total Cost $ 861,000 $ 969,000 $1,172,000
* Includes Mobilization and Miscellaneous
IV. Environmental Considerations
A. Overview
A general field survey was conducted July 28, 1992. A
mature, high quality Cypress/gum swamp will be impacted by
project construction. All of the study area is
jurisdictionally wet and is used by anadromous fish. It is
imperative that stringent best management practices be
implemented for subject project. A moratorium on
construction in the water will be enforced during the months
March, April,, May, and June to protect spawning activities of
anadromous fish.
B. Biotic Communities
With the exception of the roadway causeway, a Cypress/Gum
Swamp (Brownwater Subtype) forest comprises the study area.
This palustrine system is a backswamp of the main channel
of the Neuse River. Hydrologically, it receives floodwaters
from the Neuse River and appears to be seasonally to
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semipermanently flooded. Brownwaters tend to have periods of
sustained high flow, usually in the winter and spring. The
water tends to be relatively high in pH, nutrients, and
mineral sediment. This particular site occurs on coarse
grained alluvial soils.
The canopy is dominated by swamp tupelo and bald cypress.
Swamp cottonwood, river birch, and overcup oak are minor
components. These woody species tend to occur in the lowest,
wettest parts of the floodplain. The most prevalent
herbaceous species present are lizard's tail and mimulus.
Alternate 1 would impact approximately 1.5 acres of
cypress/gum swamp, and alternates 2 and 3 would each impact
approximately 1.9 acres.
The Division of Marine Fisheries surveyed for anadromous
fish on the main stem of the Neuse River at SR 1470 in 1977
through 1979. Data collected during the three year study
indicates that blueback herring and alewife spawn in the
Neuse River and tributaries from 15 March to 30 May.
Blueback herring and alewife are considered collectively as
river herring. Most river herring spawning occurred in the
smaller tributaries and flooded low-lying areas adjacent to
the main section of the river.
Other fish likely to occur in the project area are golden
shiner, Redfin pickerel, chain pickerel, creek chubsucker,
yellow bullhead, tadpole madtom, pirate perch, pumpkinseed,
bluegill, redbreast sunfish, warmouth, and largemouth bass.
C. Water Resources
The study area is comprised of backwaters from the Neuse
River. These waters are dark and slow-moving over a sandy
muck substrate. The average stream gradient within this
region is only 0.6 feet per mile and water depth appeared to
be approximately three to five feet. These waters are
classified as class C Sw NSW by the North Carolina Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Class C
reflects the "best usage" of these waters as aquatic life
propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, and secondary
recreation. The supplemental classification of Sw (Swamp
waters) indicates waters which have low velocities and other
natural characteristics which differ from adjacent streams,
such as low ph, low dissolved oxygen, and a high organic
matter content. The supplemental classification of NSW
(Nutrient Sensitive Waters) indicates waters needing
additional nutrient management (particularly fertilizer run-
off) due to their being subject to excessive growth of
microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
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D. Jurisdictional Waters of the United States
Surface waters and associated wetlands fall under the
broad category of "Waters of the United States" as defined in
33 CFR 328.3. The US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) takes
jurisdiction over the discharge of dredged or fill material
into these waters as authorized by Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act.
All of the project area is jurisdictionally wet and is
categorized as Palustrine, forested, deciduous,
semipemanently flooded, (PF06F) as defined by Cowardin et al.
(1979). This wetland community was identified in the project
corridor on the basis of low soil chroma values, hydrophytic
vegetation (facultative wet and obligate species), and the
presence of hydrology or hydrological indicators (standing
water and buttressed tree trunks). Alternate 1 would impact
approximately 1.5 acres of wetland community, and alternates
2 and 3 would each impact approximately 1.9 acres.
E. Permits
The North Carolina Division of Coastal management
identifies "areas of environmental concern" over which CAMA
has jurisdiction. Because subject project falls within areas
meeting the requirements of public trust waters ("areas of
environmental concern"), a CAMA Major Development Permit is
likely to be required. Per an agreement between the Division
of Coastal Management (DCM) and the Army Corps of Engineers
(CORPS), DCM is the lead agency in granting permits in "areas
of environmental concern."
Subject project is also classified R6 a Categorical
Exclusion likely to come under Prc)visions of Nationwide
Permit 33 CFR 330.5 (A) 23. This permit authorizes any
activities, work and discharges undertaken, assisted,
authorized, regulated, funded or financed, in whole or in
part, by another federal agency and that the activity is
"categorically excluded" from environmental documentation
because it is included within a category of actions which
neither individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the environment. However, final permit decisions
are left to the discretionary authority of the United States
Army Corps of Engineers.
A 401 Water Quality Certification administered through the
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
will be required. This certificate is issued for any
activity which may result in a discharge into waters for
which a federal permit is required.
Projects authorized under Nationwide Permits usually do
not require compensatory mitigation according to the 1989
Memorandum of Agreement between the Environmental Protection
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Agency and the Department of the Army. Erosion and
sedimentation control measures should be strictly enforced
during construction activities to minimize unnecessary
impacts to anadromous fish and stream/wetland ecosystems.
F. Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of
Endangered (E), Threatened (T). Proposed Endangered (PE), and
Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of
Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. The FWS lists the following protects+d
species for Craven county as of March 4, 1993.
Table 2. Federal ly-Protected _S.pecies_Cra_v_en_ County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker L
Haliaeet_us leucocephalus Bald eagle E
Lepidochelys Kempi Ridley's sea turtle E
Caretta caret_ta Loggerhead turtle T
Chelonia m das Green sea turtle T
Lysimachia asperulaefolia Rough-leaved loosestrife E
Aeschynomene virginica* Sensitive joint vetch T
* Indicates no specimen from this county in at least
20 years
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
Red-cockaded woodpecker
No pine dominated stands are present in the project
area. No impacts to the RCW will occur from project
construction.
Bald eagle
Though a large water body is present, no suitable snags
for nesting are present within the immediate project
area. No impacts to the bald eagle will occur form
project construction.
Ridley's sea turtle
Subject project is located too far inland to provide
suitable habitat. Subject project will not impact
Ridley's sea turtle.
Loggerhead sea turtle
Subject project is located
suitable habitat. Subject
loggerhead sea turtle.
too far inland to provide
project will not impact the
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Green sea turtle
Subject project is located too far inland to provide
suitable habitat. Subject project will not impact the
green sea turtle.
Sensitive joint vetch
Subject project is located too far inland to provide
suitable habitat. Subject project will not impact the
sensitive joint-vetch.
Rough-leaved loosestrife
Swamp forest does not provide suitable habitat for the
rough-leaved loosestrife. No impacts to this species
will occur from project construction.
G. Farmland
The Soil Conservation Service indicated no farmland will
be affected. Therefore, no further consideration of farmland
impacts is required.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
- PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
CRAVEN COUNTY
BR I DGE NO. 141 ON SR 1470
- OVER
- NEUSE RIVER OVER FLOW
B-2020
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APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF
SUSPENDED ABOVE GROUND
E10-INCH DUCTILE IRON COUNTY WATER MAIN
ALTERNATE2
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TEMPORARY ON-SITE DETOU
(WITH ALTERNATE 3 ONLY)
,EXISTING BRIDGE NO. I '
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NOR'T'H CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
'1'RANSI I,ATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND E:NVIRONRIFNTAI
BRANCH
CRAVEN COUNTY
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 141
ON SR 1470
OVER NEUSE RIVER OVERFLOW
0 feet 200 FIG.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
14arch 10, 1994
District Engineer
Army Corps of `ngineers
IS 91 0
ilmingtcil, North Carolina 23402
2,TTE:1'TIOPI: Regulatory -Drancl
D=ar Sir.
StlbjeCt: Craven County, Replacement of Bridge No. 141 on
SP. 1470 over Neuse River Overflow; State Project
:dum`.:er °.2170301; T.I.P. No. B-2020
An Addendum to the Categorical Exclusion for the above
referenced project was circulated on July 23, 1993. This
Addendumn was necessitated by revisions in the project design
as proposed in the first CE, which was approved by FHWA in
August, 1992. The Addendum describes a new preferred
alignment, which is a bridge relocsted to the north of the
existing alignment. The existing bridge will be open
tihroug?hout construction, and removed after the new bridge is
completed. Subsequently, tihe old roadbed will Ne graded down
to wetland elevation.
in the Addendum, it was stated that up to 1.9 acres of
wetlands would be filled, and that a CAMA Major Permit would
- - - likely -be regtired. This wetland fill estimation was based
on the assumption. that all wetlands within NCDOT's right-of-
way would be impacted; however, final design of the project
revealed that only 0.56 acre of wetland fill will be
required. Furthermore, this impact will be mitigated by the
restoration of 0.913 acre of wetlands in the footprint of the
old bridge following construction. This mitigation area will
remain under NCDOT ownership.

on N'Ovell:De_ 23 '93 , i1` D0 _i 1 L e i an an -1 call,Di,,
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L- ... ?. ?lvisic of Coastal :dal.ageme :! cr CAI.A
fc a aj
erm lL. T11 pdCt:age 111C1uaaa plans -Or Life p-ezerre--
ilOi'Ll.e2'i1 a! 1gnment w--t- G . E3 acre 3:: ii! 1 in Wetlands . on
January 12, 1994:, DCM notified us t:lat no CAMA/Dredge and
111 Permit would -e regll_red s ince no CAI:r: Areas of
Envy-ronmental Concern ,,lould be involved. Thus, DOA will be
the lead ag=1_-y in grant_ng permits for thIS -reject. We
her°_1J1' re'que'st t:lat tit= ill--Ormatlon provided w1t. 11 the LAMA
?ermlt a::)pl? cation -)e considered a L'°_vi sloe of t'ie Addendum
tc the CE. COpI_s Of the C.AMA P.rmit application and the
response troi;1 D';f'1 are enclosed. The revised wetland fill
calculation iS the Only change r squired in the Addend lm. _
_ anL_C' 7aLcd gist the.' -o r: pOSeCL i^70?-._ t^1i1 qualify as a
Categorical E:ticlusio-n in accordance with 23 C--:'P. 771. " IS (h ` .
COtiV OL t111. 1etLer, a r.gliest for :0 G'r'ater CLtallt:=
CarL1z_Cat li ,;V . e of 11'._r01,111_.1ta1
anager7i is :1eI es?Jy ::1au°_ .
Thank 1'OLl Or our a..Sz :... h ..hl.. y0L1
.1-ve any gUesLy_:lo or need addiziona l:.L _tTiailO: pease
call Cyndi Bell at [phone],
Sillcer el,? ,
E. - 1 uinn, P.L.
Assistant Manager,
Planning and Environmental Branch
3J0/ Cl
Attachment
cc: COE, Washington Field Office
John Dorney, DEHNR, DEM
John Parker, DEHNR, -DCM/Pe3lltit- -Coordinator - -
Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development Branch
Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design
A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
John L. Smith, Jr., P.E., Structure Design
Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
G.R. Shirley, Jr., P.E., Division 2 Engineer
Wayne Fedora, P&E
Davis Moore, P&E
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
November. 231, 1991
D_ . _S:.on o_ 'management
North Ca ol_ na Derai. _ment oZ ..nvironment.
?i?alt?l. and Natural Resources
.O. Box 276°7
Rai=_gh, Plcr?._ Carol-L-1a, 2761-
tTTENT! ON : ?I1" . John P ari?er
Dear" :'.i1
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJE-'CT. Craven Count - Replacement of ridge No. 141 on
SR 1=70 over i euse R-ver State Project
No. 3.2170001; T.I.P. No. P-2020; DOA action 1D.
1=l. °201740
The Nor n Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to re-olace the above referenced bridge on new alignment,
along with associated approach work. The new bridge and
roadway w_1_ :e constructed approximat=1? 75 feet to tale
no-' th of the existing alignment . The bridge wail be _ ? feet
w=de, -45• long, with a verz-cal clz-aranca of =eve feet
above ord_Ilar, h_gh water
' :1° pr orosed collstrL:ct_on .,1111 r alr. x . 560 acre. of
fill in wetlands. No temporary fill in wetlands will be
required, as no on-site construction detour ,,;Ill be _
constructed. The existing bridge will be open throughout
construction. Following construction, the old bridge will be
removed, and 0.911 acre of fill in the footprint of this
bridge will be restored to wetland elevation.
Application is hereby made for a Major CA14A Permit and
State Dredge and Fill Permit as required for such activities.
By copy of this letter, requests for a Section 404 Permit
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Section 401 Water
Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management are hereby made. A CAMA processing

fee of S250.00 is included with this application package.
Adjacent property owners have been notified of this permit
rec_uest. Copies of the letters sent to these property owners
and the certified mail receipts are included herein.
Thank you for ,.our assistance. T_f you have any
questions, please cc-ntact C'.Tndi Bell in Paleig i aL (91S) 7-13-
9141.
Sincerely, r-
T?, ?.?.
Assistant 11anaoer
Pl3I:.1?I:3 and _nvironmental ranch
cc: Mr. Archie Hankins, P.-E., Hydraulics
Mr. Charles Jones, DEM, DEHiIP.
,-r. Dennis Pink-in, 'P .E., PlannJng" :t Environmental
Mr. G. P . Si:'_r le_ , J:. , P . E . , Di •I=slon 2 Engineer
District Engineer, COE
Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E., Bridge Maintenance
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TP ANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
. GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
Novemloar 23. 1993-
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9201 NC 55 west
Dever, Mort:. Carolina, 2SE2.-39055
Dear S=_ .
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
S ECRETAKY
C_ av_n C:curi zy - p1 aClt cL ?: iCaga i`:C . 1 = 1 C1. 3
1470 over NeuSe Rivar Over-flow: state Pronec;. :IC.
3.217C301; T.I.P. ro. B-=02C; DCA ACtiUIi ID
19-9203740
The North Carolina Department of Transportatior. proposes
to r-=.place Lha a:-:fisting Ar,dge on flew alignment, alcng .dith
associate approach improvements. A Coastal Area Management
Act ( CAI-IZA.) issuend by ti:e North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management, is required for the proposed wort.
NCDCT -2- required to notify adjacent property cwners
upon requesting a CP.MA Permit. No action i I is reql 'ii :? on . your
=ar... A copy of the permit applicaticn is enclosed for your
re Iew.
If you have any questions, please contact Cyndi Bell
with the NCDOT Planning & Environmental Branch in Raleigh at
(919) 733-31. 41.
Sincerely,
B J. 41_Quiiln , P . E .
Assistant Manager
Planning & Environmental
Branch

d?.SLATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GowmoR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
November 23, 1993
4. R. Newell
92^_5 NC 55 4est
Do- er, Ncrth Carolina, 28326-8905
Dear Sir .
SUBJECT. Craven Ccuilzy - Repiacemeznt of Bridge No. 14.1 on SR
1470 over 3I=LlS Fiver Overflow. State_ Project No.
3.217C301; T.I.F. No. 3-2020; DCa :Icoon ID.
1992027/0
The North Carolina Department of T-ansrportaticll prODJSes
to replace the e:iisti:ig bridge on new alignment, along with
associated approach improvements. A Coastal Area Management
Act (CAi.1ZO Per:a=t, -ssueCi by the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management, is required for the proposed worlr:.
NCDOT _s required to notify adjacent property owners
urCn _ egt.esti:lg a _-A'-% Fermit. No act_c is : =_quir=d on your
pars. A --op- _.r the _ __riit applieatj.oil is enclosed for your
ravi`W.
If .'o Li have any q'i°_St-o,is ?aS? co ntac: Cy: df 1- e11-
:Jitii the rICDOT P1ai1l1iiig F1 ET'iVir011me:ital Branch JI.-I Raleigh at
(9;9) 733-3111.
Sincerely,
B. 7 '..??Quin1i, P. E.
Assistart"Manager,
Planning & Environmental Branch

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Box 769
3411 Arcndell Street
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]
1-800-682-2632
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwatcr con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing pro'cct, new work, or both?
Both
1 APPLICANT
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation; B. J. 0' Quinn commercial use?
Public
Address P. 0. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if an yy) 8.2170301 (B-2020)
F.A. Project $RZ- (1)
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
N/A
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
State route owned and maintained
by NCDOT
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
EL. 3.0 ± to EL. 18.0 t
d
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1470 e.
b. City, town, coriVDunity, or landmark
Fort Barnwell
f
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Organic silty clay, silty fine to medium,
fine to coarse sand, fine to medium**
Vegetation on tract _Heavily wooded,
seasonal swamo
Man-made features now on tract 20' wide road,
2 lane bridge.
What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
c. County Craven
9-
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e.. Name of body of water nearest project
Ne s River Overflow
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED. PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Construct new bridge and Approach
Roads. (Two lane) Remove existing bridge
and existing approaches.
**sandy silt and silty fine to medium sand
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
None
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
C Sw NSW
j. Hasa professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
4/89
5 UPLAND DEVF-LOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a.. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed 248,375 ft, bridge over
Neuse River Overflow w/24' wide approach
roa way.
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)- N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
Approx. 0.6 Ac. within 75' of mean high
water.
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? Erosion control plans to be part
project construction p ans.
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
AR rox. 44% roadway pavement
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete to be used for paved surfaces.
Asp?alt
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
and adjoining roadway
in. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach access ways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
of INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
o. fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (b reak-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed ii??j
wetland-a r.
-MHW - j.' Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N/A areas
k- Describe existing treatrrrient facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/com a ial cfflflue t, "wash
down"). Surface runoy roaL bri ge
2
b. Amount of material to be excava ee4Arom below
water level in cubic yards
Length Width Depth
N/A
N/A
N/A
480'± 55,t
850'± 50'±
c. Type of material • N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
0 CY
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? No
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i-
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
No
k Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 3643 CY
m. Type of fill material Local fine to coarse sands
Suitable project excava-
n. Source of fill material-f7-inn anri iinl and Gi t-P
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other actor
wetlands? Yes
P.- Dimensions of the wetland to be filled Approx.
4,570 SF = 0.105 Ac.
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
NCDOT erosion control standards will be
a er to. Prinrari y si encing a
toe of fill slope.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? _ Mechanical highway construction
equipment and pile driving equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen env'??Aoonmental i
N/mpacts.
.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 230'
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level 0
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet None noted
d. Type of bulkhead material Class II-Rip Rap
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water 36 43 CY
f Type of fill material Suitable local fine to
coarse sands acrud wi H ('1 I TI Rio Ran
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to cant' out
the project.
/is! accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8t .
12 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resourtes
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description..)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name Mr. Bobby H. Kilpatrick
Address 9201 NC 55 West
Dover, NC 28526-8905
Name W. R. Newell
Address 9245 NC 55 West
Dover, NC 28526-8905
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
N/A
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas. -
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance-with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project-
This is the / day of 1Ja??BC_J", 1912
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SUMMARY OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS
TRACT
NO. OWNER ADDRESS
Ol BOBBY H. KILPATRICK 9201 N.C. HIGHWAY 55 WEST
DOVER, N.C. 28526-8905
O2 W.R. NEWELL 9245 N.C. HIGHWAY 55 WEST
DOVER N.C. 28526-8905
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
January 12, 1994
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Ms. Cyndi Bell
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Highways
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
RE: Craven County - Replacement of Bridge #141, on SR1470 over the Neuse River
Overflow
Dear Ms. Bell:
I have reviewed the project plans for the referenced bridge replacement and I conducted
an onsite visit in late December.
I have determined that no CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit will be required since no
CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) are involved with the creek crossing.
Specifically, the surface waters of the creek do not meet the Public Trust AEC definition as
found in 15 NCAC, Subchapter 7H.
Thank you for your coordination with this office.
Sincerely,
L. Mercer -
Field Representative
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones
Barney O'Quinn
Norm Sanders, COE
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
January 12, 1994
Ms. Cyndi Bell
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Highways
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
RE: Craven County - Replacement of Bridge #141, on SR1470 over the Neuse River
Overflow
Dear Ms. Bell:
I have reviewed the project plans for the referenced bridge replacement and I conducted
an onsite visit in late December.
I have determined that no CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit will be required since no
CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) are involved with the creek crossing.
Specifically, the surface waters of the creek do not meet the Public Trust AEC definition as
found in 15 NCAC, Subchapter 7H.
Thank you for your coordination with this office.
Sincerely,
- am L. Mercer
Field Representative
JLM/dh
cc: Charles S. Jones
Barney O'Quinn
Norm Sanders, COE

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