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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 1PANSPORTMON
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GovmNoR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
September 11, 1995
Regulatory Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Sir:
GARLAND B. GARRETT J R.
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: Clay County, Improvements to US 64 from NC 69 to 0.2 mile west of
NC 175. T.I.P. No. A-00I IB, State Project No. 8.3064121.
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to improve US 64
from NC 69 to 0.2 mile west of NC 175 in Clay County. The existing two-lane roadway
will be widened to five lanes for 0.9 miles from NC 69 to 0.2 mile east of the Hiwassee
River. The two-lane roadway will be slightly widened for 3.7 miles from 0.2 mile east of
the Hiwassee River to 0.2 mile west of NC 175. A new bridge will be constructed over
the Hiwassee River.
The proposed five-lane section will consist of a 68-foot pavement containing four
12-foot travel lanes, a 12-foot center turn lane, and 4-foot paved shoulders. A total usable
shoulder width of ten feet will be provided on each side of the 5-lane section, including the
4-foot paved shoulders.
In the section where 2-lane improvements are proposed, the existing pavement will
be asymmetrically widened to 32 feet including two 12-foot travel lanes and 4-foot paved
shoulders. A total usable shoulder width of 10 feet, including the 4-foot paved shoulders,
will be provided on each side of the improved 2-lane section. Roadside ditches will be
improved where necessary.
The only bridge along the project spans the Hiwassee River. The existing two-lane
bridge is 24 feet wide and 248 feet long. Due to its age and deteriorated condition, the
bridge will be replaced rather than improving the old structure. The new bridge will be 80
feet wide and 290 feet long. This will accommodate the proposed five-lane section and
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allow 10 feet of clearance between the outside travel lane and the bridge rail. The new
bridge will be constructed in phases. This will allow traffic to be maintained and eliminate
the need for a temporary detour structure. A temporary causeway will be used to
construct the bridge bents. This will require the placement of 1600 cubic yards of rock
below the normal water surface. This material will be placed in the water in four phases as
the bents are constructed, and removed upon completion of the bridge bents.
The environmental impacts of project A-0011 were evaluated in a Final Negative
Declaration which was approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in
1981. At that time, US 64 was proposed for widening primarily to a 4-lane median
divided highway. The need for this type of improvement was reevaluated, and the
proposed improvements were scaled back. The NCDOT has recently circulated a Draft
Final Reevaluation of the Final Negative Declaration which was signed by the FHWA on
April 21, 1995. This document discusses changes in the project since the 1981 Final
Negative Declaration.
The NCDOT initially applied for Section 404 permit authorization for A-0011 B on
October 12, 1992. The project was assigned Action ID No. 199300171, and a public
notice was issued October 22, 1992. The proposed design called for symmetrical widening
of the roadway, which resulted in 3100 linear feet of stream rechannelization in Downing
Creek and John Reese Branch. The project required fill in approximately 0.2 acres of
wetlands and 0.59 acres of surface waters. Based on comments received on this
application, the NCDOT initiated the Reevaluation document to evaluate potential
modifications. The NCDOT withdrew the October 12, 1992 application from review for
404 authorization by a letter to your agency dated October 5, 1994.
The current proposed design includes the asymmetrical widening of the roadway.
This reduced the required stream rechannelization from 3100 linear feet to 1140 linear feet
along Downing Creek. John Reese Branch will no longer be affected by rechannelization.
The NCDOT has coordinated with appropriate resource agencies in accordance with the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 USC et. seq.) with
regard to stream rechannelization.
The project impacts wetlands and waters of the United States at twelve sites along
the project. Seven of these sites occur above headwaters. The project will fill a total of
0.20 acres of wetlands at 6 sites. The amount of fill in surface water was reduced from
0.59 acres to 0.32 acres due to the decreased amount of rechannelization.
It is anticipated an Individual 404 Permit is required for proposed channel changes
in Downing Creek. All other construction activities in jurisdictional wetlands and waters
of the United States can be performed under the same Individual permit. We also
anticipate that the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and
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Wildlife Service will review the proposed channel changes. Copies of this letter and
attachments are being provided to both agencies for their review. Please review this
project for authorization under section 404. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact Mr. Gordon Cashin at [phone].
Sincerel
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
HF V/gc
cc: Mr. David Baker, COE, Asheville
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DEM
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, NCWRC, Marion
Mr. Howard Hall, USFWS, Raleigh
Ms. Janice Nichols, USFWS, Asheville
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. F. D. Martin, PE, Division 14 Engineer
Mr. John L. Smith, Jr., Structure Design Unit
APPLICA i iON FOR DEPAR T MEwT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 325) Expires 30 September 1992
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response for the majority of cases, including the time for reviewing Instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Applications for larger or more complex
projects, or those in ecologically sensitive areas, could take up to 500 hours. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of Information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Departrnent of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service, Directorate for Information Operations and Projects, 1215 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202.4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Please
DO NOT RETURN your completed form to elther of these addrasea& Completed application must be submitted to The District Engineer having JurlsdictIon over the
location of the proposed activity.
The Department of the Army permit program is authorized by Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 103 of the Marine, ,
Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act These laws require permits authorizing activities in or affecting navigable waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill
material Into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping it Into ocean waters. Information provided on this forth will be used
in evaluating the application for a permit Information in this application is made a matter of public record through issuance of a public notice. Disclosure of the information
requested Is voluntary; however, the data requested are necessary In order to communicate with the applicant and to evaluate the permit application. If necessary Information is
not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be Issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings
and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that Is not completed in full will be returned.
i. APPLICATION NUMBER (To be assigned by Corps) 3. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT
Telephone no, during business hours

2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT
? N. C. Department of Transportation A/c( ) (Residence)
Planning & Environmental Branch A/C ( ) (Office)
P. 0. BOX 25201
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' Statement of Authorization: I hereby designate and authorize
Raleigh, NC 27611 to act in my
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{ upon request, supplemental information in support of the application.
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A/C ( ) (Residence) SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
y A/C ( 919) 733-3141 (Office)
4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY
4a. ACTIVITY -- -
At
b Widening of US 64 from NC 69 to 0.2 mile west of NC 175 in Clay County. Construction
of a new bridge over the Hiwassee River. Relocation of 1140 linear feet of channel
I of Downing Creek.
4b. PURPOSE
Public Roadway
1c. DISCHARGE CF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL
Project crosses wetlands and other waters of the United States at 12 sites.
Total wetland impact = 0.20 acre Fill in surface waters = 0.32 acre
See sheets 1-15.
?' NG FORM 4345. Sen 91 EDITION OF JAN 91 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent. CEM-C
5. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC., WHOSE PROPERTY ALSO ADJOINS THE WATERWAY
Benny Rodgers Henry Rodgers Frank Rose, Jr. Frank Rose, Sr.
Rt. 2, Box 252 Rt. 3 P. 0. Box 10 Rt. 3
Hayesville, NC 23904 Hayesville, NC 28904 Murphy, NC 28906 Hayesville, NC 28904
Walter Coleman James Johnson Sam Henson D. Paschal Hoyle
402 Valley River Route 3 Box 9 Route 1 P.O. Box 657
M.irp`y, N; 28906 Hayesville 23904 Hayesville 28904 Granite Falls, N: 23330
6. WATERBODY AND LOCATION ON WATEABODY WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED
Hiwassee River and tributaries
7. LOCATION ON LAND WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED
ADDRESS:
US 64 from NC 69 to 0.2 mile west of NC 175
STREET, ROAD, ROUTE OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION
Clay North Carolina 28904
COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE
Clay County
LOCAL GOVERNING BODY WITH JURISDICTION OVERSITE
8. Is any portion of the activity for which authorization is sought now complete? ? YES NO
If answer is "yes" give reasons, month and year the activity was completed. Indicate the existing work on the drawings.
9. List all approvals or certifications and denials received from other federal, interstate, state or local agencies for any structures, construction, discharges or other
activities described in this application.
ISSUING AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION NO. DATE OF APPLICATION DATE OF APPROVAL DATE OF DENIAL
10. Application Is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activities described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained In the
application, and that to the beat of my knowledge and belief such information Is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to
undertake the proposed activities or I am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant.
9s
SMATURE OF APPLICANT ATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 3 has been filled out and signed.
IS U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that Whoever, in any manner within Me jurisdiction of any department or agency of The United States
knowingly and willfulty falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent
statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false fictitious or
fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
(Reverse of ENO FORM 4345) 'U.S. Government Pnnting Office: 1991 - 626.23514c

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