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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
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June 19, 1997
Cabarrus County
WQC 401 Project #951068
DOT No. B-2935
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to replace bridge 178 on SR 1158, as
you described in your application dated 2 June 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that
this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3107. This Certification allows you to
use Nationwide Permit Number 23 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get
any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Pston Ho , Jr. P. .
Attachment
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Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
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June 2, 1997
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Re,zulatory Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTN: Mr. Cliff Winefordner
Chief, Southern Section ,
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Cabarrus County, Replacement of Bridge No. 178 over the Rocky River
on SR 1158. TIP No. B-2935, State Project No. 5.26642401. COE Action
ID.199506064.
The construction of this project was authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 23
(NW 23), Action ID. 199506064, by letter dated 27 November 1995. Consequently, the
Nationwide authorization for this project expired 21 January 1997. This project is
scheduled to be let in May of 1998.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the NW 23 issued for the project. Nationwide Permit
No. 23 was reissued on 13 December 1996. The design for this project remains
unchanged. No wetlands will be impacted by this project and only limited surface water
impacts resulting from the removal and construction of pilings will occur. Therefore, no
mitigation will be required and Section 404 permits should remain the same as previously

authorized. The NCDOT requests that you renew this permit in accordance with the
reissued NW 23. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lindsey Riddick at
[phone], extension 315.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc:
w/ attachment
Mr. Steve Lund, COE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
w/o attachment
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. B. G. Payne, P.E., Division 10 Engineer
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 19, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. B. G. Payne, P.E.
Division 10 Engineer
FROM: B. J. O'Quinn, P. l.?
Assistant Mana
Planning and Environ ental Bran
SUBJECT: Cabarrus County, Replace Bridge No. 178 over
the Rocky River on SR 1158; State Project No.
8.2662401; T.I.P #s B-2935
Attached are the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit
No. 23 (Approved Categorical Exclusion) and the general
conditions for the DEM 401 Water Quality Certification for the
above referenced project. All environmental permits have been
received for the construction of this project.
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Attachment
cc: Mr. G. T. Shearin, P.E.
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E.
Mr. Don Morton, P.E.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E.
Mr. John Smith, P.E.
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E.
Mr. W. D. Johnson
Mr. N. L. Graf (FHWA)
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E. (cover only)
Mr. Gary Jessup (cover only)

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS L j
P.O. BOX 1890 5Ur
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO \ .:
ATTENTION OF November 27, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199506064 and Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Approved Categorical
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Mr. Frank Vick
State of North Carolina
Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
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Reference your September 27, 1995 application for Department of the Army
(DA) authorization to replace Bridge Number 178 on S.R. 1158, over the Rocky
River, near Harrisburg, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The bridge will
be replaced on existing location with traffic detoured onto S.R. 1160 and NC
49 during construction. No wetlands will be impacted by the project and it is
anticipated that minimal adverse impacts to the waters of the Rocky River will
occur during construction.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization,
pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, was provided for activities undertaken, assisted,
authorized, regulated, funded or financed, in whole or in part, by another
Federal agency or department where that agency or department has determined,
pursuant to the CEQ Regulation for the Implementing the Procedural Provisions
of the National Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work or discharge
is categorically excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually nor
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment, and the
Office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's or
department's application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that
determination.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions and provided
you receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John
Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding water quality certification. This
nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other
required State or local approval.
This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued or revoked. All the nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
reissued or revoked prior to 21 January 1997. It is incumbent upon you to
remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public
notice announcing the changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence
or are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide
permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of
the modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present
terms and conditions of this nationwide permit.
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Questions or comments may be addressed to me at the Asheville Field
Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
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Stephen D. Chapin
Regulatory Specialist
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Ms. Stephanie Briggs
State of North Carolina
Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS
a. Use of this nationwide permit requires written notice to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). Written concurrence
from the NCDEM is not required provided that there is compliance with all
conditions of this general certification.
b. Established erosion control practices shall be utilized to prevent
violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTU's in
streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM); 25 NTU's in all saltwater
classes and all lakes and reservoirs and 10 NTU's in trout waters).
C. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming
into contact with waters of the State until the concrete has hardened.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Navigation. No activity may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on
navigation.
2. Proper Maintenance. Any structure or fill authorized shall be properly
maintained, including maintenance to ensure public safety.
3. Erosion and Siltation Controls. Appropriate erosion and siltation
controls must be used and maintained in effective operating condition during
construction, and all exposed soil and other fills must be permanently
stabilized at the earliest practicable date.
4. Aquatic Life Movements. No activity may substantially disrupt the
movement of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody,
including those species which normally migrate through the area, unless the
activity's primary purpose is to impound water.
5. Equipment. Heavy equipment working in wetlands must be placed on mats or
other measures must be taken to minimize soil disturbance.
6. Regional and Case-by-case Conditions. The activity must comply with any
regional conditions which may have been added by the Division Engineer and any
case specific conditions added by the corps.
7. Wild and Scenic Rivers. No activity may occur in a component of the
National Wild and Scenic River System; or in a river officially designated by
Congress as a "study river" for possible inclusion in the system, while the
river is in an official study status. Information on Wild and Scenic Rivers
may be obtained from the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.
8. Tribal Rights. No activity or its operation may impair reserved tribal
rights, including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty
fishing and hunting rights.
9. Water Quality Certification. In certain states, an individual state
water quality certification must be obtained or waived.
10. Coastal Zone Management. In certain states, an individual state coastal
zone management consistency concurrence must be obtained or waived.
11. Endangered Species. No activity is authorized under any NWP which is
likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered
species or a species proposed for such designation, as identified under the
Federal Endangered Species Act, or which is likely to destroy or adversely
modify the critical habitat of such species. Non-Federal permittees shall
notify the District Engineer if any listed species or critical habitat might
be, affected or is in the vicinity of the project and shall not begin work on
the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of
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the Endangered Species Act have been satisfied and that the activity is
authorized. Information on the location of threatened and endangered species
can be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine
Fisheries Service.
12. Historic Properties. No activity which may affect Historic Properties
listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places
is authorized, until the District Engineer has complied with the provisions of
33 CFR 325, Appendix C. The prospective permittee must notify the District
Engineer if the authorized activity may affect any historic properties listed,
determined to be eligible, or which the prospective permittee has reason to
believe may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Places, and shall not begin the activity until notified by the District
Engineer that the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act have
been satisfied and that the activity is authorized. Information on the
location and existence of historic resources can be obtained from the State
Historic Preservation office and the National Register of Historic Places (see
33 CFR 330.4(g)).
13. Water Supply Intakes. No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur
in the proximity of a public water supply intake except where the discharge is
repair of the public water supply intake structures or adjacent bank
stabilization.
14. Shellfish Production. No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur
in areas of concentrated shellfish production, unless the discharge is
directly related to a shellfish harvest activity authorized by nationwide
permit.
15. Suitable Material. No discharge of dredged or fill material may consist
of unsuitable material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, etc.) and material
discharged must be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts.
16. Mitigation. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the
United States must be minimized or avoided to the maximum extent practicable
at the project site (i.e., on-site), unless the District Engineer has approved
a compensation mitigation plan for the specific regulated activity.
17. Spawning Areas. Discharges in spawning areas during spawning seasons
must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable.
18. Obstructions of High Flows. To the maximum extent practicable,
discharges must not permanently restrict or impede the passage of normal or
expected high flows or cause the relocation of the water (unless the primary
purpose of the fill is to impound waters).
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19. Adverse Impacts from Impoundments. If the discharge creates an
impoundment of water, adverse impacts on the aquatic system caused by the
accelerated passage of water and/or the restriction of its flow shall be
minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
20. Waterfowl Breeding Areas. Discharges into breeding areas for migratory
waterfowl must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable.
21. Removal of Temporary Fills. Any temporary fills must be removed in their
entirety and the affected areas returned to their preexisting elevation.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS EL_G'_BLE
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NAT70NM120E PERMIT NUMBER 23 (CATE-
GORICAL EXCLUSIONS)
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Envi-
ronmental Management Regulations in 15A NCAC 21H, Section .0500
and 15A NCAC 2B .0109 and .0201 for the discharge of fill mate-
rial to waters and'wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330
Appendix{ A (B) (23). This certification replaces water Quality
Certification Number 2670 issued. on January 21, 1992.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified
category of activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306
and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Proposed fill or•substantial modification of waters or
wetlands for this General Certification recuires written
notification to the Division of Environmental Management
of the extent of impact to waters and wetlands;
2. That established sediment and erosion control practices
are utilized to prevent violations of the appropriate
turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in streams and
rivers not designated as trout by DEM; 25_NTUs in all
saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and 10
NTUs in trout waters);
3. That additional site-specific conditions may be added to
projects proposed-under this Certification in order to
ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and
effluent standards;
4. if th'e'project is not completed within three years
from"--the date of the first notification to DEM, then the
applicant will again need to notify DEM.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set
forth by a specific fill project shall result in revocation of
this.Certification for the project.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management may require submission of a formal application for
individual certification for any project in this category of
activity, if it is determined that the project is likely to have
a significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the
waters so that existing uses of the wetland or downstream waters
are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications-or
group of applications prior to a Certification decision if deemed
in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Caro-
lina Division of Environmental Management.
This is the 1st day off May, 1992.
DIVISION Or E:IVIRON%?"NTAL MANAGEMENT
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George T. Zaerett, Director
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVEMNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
June 2, 1997
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTN: -- Mr. Cliff Winefordner
Chief, Southern Section
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Cabarrus County, Replacement of Bridge No. 178 over the Rocky River
on SR 1158. TIP No. B-2935, State Project No. 8.26642401. COE Action
ID.199506064.
The construction of this project was authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 23
(NW 23), Action ID. 199506064, by letter dated 27 November 1995. Consequently, 'the
Nationwide authorization for this project expired 21 January 1997. This project is
scheduled to be let in May of 1998.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the NW 23 issued for the project. Nationwide Permit
No. 23 was reissued on 13 December 1996. The design for this project remains
unchanged. No wetlands will be impacted by this project and only limited surface water
impacts resulting from the removal and construction of pilings will occur. Therefore, no
mitigation will be required and Section 404 permits should remain the same as previously

authorized. The NCDOT requests that you renew,this permit in accordance with the
reissued NW 23. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lindsey Riddick at
[phone], extension 315.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc:
w/ attachment
Mr. Steve Lund, COE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
w/o attachment
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. B. G. Payne, P.E., Division 10 Engineer
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
September 27, 1995
Regulatory Branch
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Mr. G. Wayne Wright
Dear Sir:
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Subject: Cabarrus County - Replacement of Bridge No. 178 on SR 1158 over the
Rocky River; State Project No. 8.2662401; T.I.P. No. B-2935
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 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 Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations will
be followed in the construction of the project.
We anticipate that 401 General Certification No. 2745 (Categorical
Exclusion) will apply to this project, and are providing one copy of the CE
document to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, for their review.
If you have any questions, please call Cyndi Bell at [phone],
Extension 306.
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Attachment
Sincere y,
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ranklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Bob Johnson, COE, Asheville Field Office
John Dorney, DEHNR, DEM
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
B. G. Payne, P. E., Division 10 Engineer
Michele James, Planning & Environmental

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No. B-2935
State Project No. 8.2662401
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1158(1)
A. Pro.iect Description: THE PROJECT IS LOCA'.
COUNTY OVER ROCKY RIVER. BRIDGE NO. 178
BE REPLACED IN ITS EXISTING LOCATION AND
BRIDGE 70 METERS (230-FEET) LONG AND 8.5
WIDE. TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED ALONG SR
DURING CONSTRUCTION.
rED IN CABARRUS
ON SR 1158 WILL
ELEVATION WITH A
METERS (28-FEET)
1160 AND NC 49
B. Purpose and Need: BRIDGE NO. 178 HAS A SUFFICIENCY RATING
OF 23.2 OUT OF 100 AND AN ESTIMATED REMAINING LIFE OF 10
YEARS. THE BRIDGE IS POSTED 9 TONS FOR SV AND 12 TONS
FOR TTST. BECAUSE OF THE DETERIORATED CONDITION, BRIDGE
NO. 178 SHOULD BE REPLACED.
C. Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the following improvements which
apply to the project:
1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacing,
restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding
shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g.,
parking, weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and
Reconstructing pavement (3R and 4R
improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding
through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge,
auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets,
and drainage pipes, including safety
treatments
g. Providing driveway pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than
one through lane)
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement
projects including the installation of ramp
metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding.or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey
type barriers and pier protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or
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for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance
facilities in areas used predominantly for
industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing
zoning and where there is no significant noise
impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective
purposes, advance land acquisition loans under
section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a
particular parcel or a limited number of parcels.
These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE
only where the acquisition will not limit the
evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in
alignment for planned construction projects, which
may be required in the NEPA process. No project
development on such land may proceed until the NEPA
process has been completed.
D. Special Project Information:
ALL STANDARD PROCEDURES AND MEASURES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED
TO AVOID AND MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.
WETLANDS WILL NOT BE DISRUPTED BY THE PROJECT.
A HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY OF THE PROJECT AREA WAS
RECOMMENDED TO EVALUATE ANY PROPERTIES OVER FIFTY YEARS
OF AGE IN THE AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECT (APE). THE APE
FOR HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES WAS REVIEWED IN THE
FIELD BY AN NCDOT STAFF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN. THE
PAUL STALLINGS HOUSE AND PHARR-STALLINGS MILL ARE THE
ONLY PROPERTIES OVER FIFTY YEARS OF AGE LOCATED WITHIN
THE APE. ON MARCH 23, 1995 REPRESENTATIVES FROM NCDOT
AND SHPO SIGNED A CONCURRENCE FORM STATING THAT THERE
WOULD BE NO EFFECT ON THE TWO PROPERTIES OF CONCERN FOR
THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 178. THE
CENTERLINE OF SR 1158 WILL BE SHIFTED SLIGHTLY SO THAT
ALL WIDENING OF THE BRIDGE WILL BE TO THE EAST SIDE, AWAY
FROM THE HISTORIC PROPERTIES. A COPY OF THE LETTER AND
SIGNED CONCURRENCE FORM ARE INCLUDED IN THE APPENDIX.
AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION WAS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
THIS PROJECT.
NO ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON BRIDGE NO. 178 FOR THE PAST
THREE YEARS.
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ESTIMATED COST:
CONSTRUCTION - $ 750,000
RIGHT-OF-WAY - $ 21,000
TOTAL $ 771,000
ESTIMATED TRAFFIC:
1995 - 770 VPD TTST - 1 %
2017 - 1200 VPD DUAL - 1 %
BASED ON PRELIMINARY DESIGN, IT APPEARS THAT AN
APPROXIMATE DESIGN SPEED OF 80 KM/H (50 MPH) WILL RESULT.
A DESIGN EXCEPTION MAY BE REQUIRED.
SR 1158 IS CLASSIFIED AS A RURAL LOCAL ROUTE.
SCHOOL BUSES DO NOT CROSS THE BRIDGE.
THERE IS AN UNDERGROUND GAS MARKER BETWEEN THE MILL AND
THE RIVER 20 METERS +/- WEST OF THE ROAD. ONE AERIAL
POWER LINE PARALLELS THE BRIDGE 40 METERS +/- EAST OF THE
BRIDGE AND AN AERIAL PHONE LINE IS 10 METERS +/- WEST OF
THE BRIDGE.
THE DIVISION OFFICE CONCURS WITH THE PROPOSED BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND RECOMMENDS SR 1160 AND NC 49 AS
THE DESIGNATED DETOUR ROUTE (SEE FIGURE 1); HOWEVER,
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, SR 1160 WILL HAVE TO BE RESURFACED
TO FACILITATE THE DETOUR ROUTE. THIS COST ($56,000) WILL
BE OFFSET BY THE SAVINGS IN ALLEVIATING THE NEED FOR AN
ON-SITE DETOUR ($456,000). IF THE ROAD IS NOT
RESURFACED, TRUCKS WILL BE RESTRICTED.
E. Threshold Criteria
If any Type II actions are involved with the project,
the following evaluation must be completed. If the project
consists only of Type I improvements, the following checklist
does not need to be completed.
ECOLOGICAL YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact X
on any unique or important natural resource?
(2) Does the project involve habitat where
federally listed endangered or threatened
species may occur? Fx?
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(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? X
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the ,
amount of permanent and/or temporary

wetland taking less than one-third
X ?
(1/3) of an acre AND have all practicable
measures to avoid and minimize wetland
takings been evaluated?
(5) Will the project require the use of ? X
U. S. Forest Service lands?
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water

resources be adversely impacted by ?
X
proposed construction activities?
(7) Does the project involve waters classified
as Outstanding Water Resources (OWR) and/or ? X
High Quality Waters (HQW)?
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of
the United States in any of the designated X
mountain trout counties?
(9) Does the project involve any known

underground storage tanks (UST's) or ?
X
hazardous materials sites?
PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA

county, will the project significantly ?
X
affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area
of Environmental Concern" (AEC)?
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier ? X
Resources Act resources?
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be X
required?
(13) Will the project result in the modification ? X
of any existing regulatory floodway?
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(14) Will the project require any stream
relocations or channel changes?
1:1 X
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts ? X
to planned growth or land use for the area?
(16) Will the project require the relocation of
any family or business?
(17) If the project involves the acquisition of
right of way, is the amount of right of way
acquisition considered minor?
(18) Will the project involve any changes in
access control?
(19) Will the project substantially alter the
usefulness and/or land use of adjacent
property?
(20) Will the project have an adverse effect on
permanent local traffic patterns or
community cohesiveness?
7 X
X 7
(21) Is the project included in an approved
thoroughfare plan and/or Transportation X ?
Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in
conformance with the Clean Air Act of
1990)?
(22) Is the project anticipated to cause an X
increase traffic volumes?
(23) Will traffic be maintained during ?
construction using existing roads, staged X
construction, or on-site detours?
I
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(24) Is there substantial controversy on social,
economic, or environmental grounds x
concerning the project? 7 -
(25) Is the project consistent with all Federal, ?
State, and local laws relating to the x
environmental aspects of the action?
CULTURAL RESOURCES
(26) Will the project have an "effect" on
properties eligible for or listed on the
National Register of Historic Places?
(27) Will the project require the use of
Section 4(f) resources (public parks,
recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl
refuges, historic sites, or historic
bridges, as defined in Section 4(f) of the
U. S. Department of Transportation Act of
1966)?
YES NO
?x
7 x
(28) Will the project involve construction in,
across, or adjacent to a river designated ? X
as a component of or proposed for inclusion
in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic
Rivers?
F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable
Responses in Part E
(Discussion regarding all unfavorable responses in Part E
should be provided below. Additional supporting
documentation may be attached, as necessary.)
RESPONSE TO QUESTION #2
AS OF MARCH 28, 1995 THE USFWS LISTS TWO FEDERALLY
PROTECTED SPECIES FOR CABARRUS COUNTY: THE CAROLINA
HEELSPLITTER (lasmiAona decorata) AND THE SCHWEINITZ'S
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus schweinitzii).
THE ROCKY RIVER WAS SURVEYED FOR THE CAROLINA
HEELSPLITTER FROM FALL 1986 THROUGH FALL 1987. THE
CAROLINA HEELSPLITTER WAS NOT FOUND IN THE ROCKY RIVER
DURING THE SURVEY. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT WILL NOT
IMPACT THE CAROLINA HEELSPLITTER.
A PLANT BY PLANT SURVEY OF THE PROJECT AREA WAS CONDUCTED
ON MAY 8, 1995 AND NO SCHWEINITZ'S SUNFLOWERS WERE FOUND.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT WILL NOT IMPACT SCHWEINITZ'S
SUNFLOWER.
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G. CE Approval
TIP Project No.
State Project No. _
Federal-Aid Project
B-2935
8.2662401
No. _BRZ-1158(1)
Project Description: THE PROJECT IS LOCA'
COUNTY OVER ROCKY RIVER. BRIDGE NO. 178
BE REPLACED IN ITS EXISTING LOCATION AND
BRIDGE 70 METERS (230-FEET) LONG AND 8.5
WIDE. TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED ALONG SR
DURING CONSTRUCTION.
TED IN CABARRUS
ON SR 1158 WILL
ELEVATION WITH A
METERS (28-FEET)
1160 AND NC 49
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
TYPE II(A)
TYPE I I (B)
Approved:
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Date ,,-,,H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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Date Wayne Elliott
Project Planning Unit Head
Date Mic le J es
Project Planning Engineer
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Date Nicholas L. Graf, Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
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BRIDGE NO. 178
SR 1158, REPLACE BRIDGE OVER ROCKY RIVER
CABARRUS COUNTY
B - 2935
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources S. r4o 2 2 1994
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
December 20, 1994
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N. C. 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge No. 178 on SR 1158 over Rocky
River, Cabarrus County, B-2935, ER 95-7237
Dear Mr. Graf:
On September 20, 1994, Robin Stancil of our staff met with North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds
concerning the above project. We reported our available information on historic
architectural and archaeological surveys and resources along with our
recommendations. NCDOT provided project area photographs and aerial
photographs at the meeting and for our use afterwards.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of one property over
fifty years of age located in the area of potential effect--the Paul Stallings House
and Pharr-Stallings Mill. The property was placed on our state study list on March
13, 1980, because it appears worthy of further investigation to determine its
eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
For purposes of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and barring
a finding to the contrary, we consider the property eligible for the National
Register and protection under federal law. We recommend that we meet with
representatives of the Federal Highway Administration and NCDOT to discuss the
project's potential effect upon the historic property.
Depending on design plans, an archaeological investigation may be necessary in
conjunction with the Stalling House or Pharr-Stallings Mill. Should either site be
threatened by the proposed undertaking, a thorough archaeological investigation
should be conducted by an experienced archaeologist prior to the initiation of
construction activities. Approaches for Bridge No. 178 on SR 1158 over the
Rocky River, have previously been cut and filled. We do not recommend an
archaeological investigation for the existing location.
Division of Ar ? s addll6li>altd?N OF Qs
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William
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109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
Nicholas L. Graf
December 20, 1994, page 2
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a
Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT
addressed our comments.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
S, agerely,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
? North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
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reviewed the subject project and agreed
there are no effects on the National Register-listed property within the project's area of potential
effect and listed on the reverse.
there are no effects on the National Register-eligible properties located within the project's area
of potential effect and listed on the reverse.
there is an effect on the National Register-listed property/properties within the project's area of
potential effect. The property/properties and the effect(s) are listed on the reverse.
there is an effect on the National Register-eligible property/properties within the project's area of
potential effect. The property/properties and effect(s) are listed on the reverse.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
February 21. 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Wayne Elliott, Unit Head
R. SAMUEL HUNT I I I
SECRETARY
FROM: Logan Williams. Environmental Biologist
Environmental Unit
ATTENTION: Michele James. Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed replacement of Bridge No. 1-S on SR
1153 over the Rocky River in Cabarrus County;
Federal Aid No. BRZ-115S(1); State Project No.
8.2662401; TIP No. B-2935.
This memo addresses four natural resource issues for the
preparation of a Programatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE).
Natural resources discussed include: Water resources.
wetlands. biotic communities and federally protected species
associated with the project area.
The proposed project calls for the replacement of Bride
No. 17S on SR 115S over the Rocky River in Cabarrus Co. Thee
bridge is to be replaced in its existing location. The road
will be closed during construction and local traffic will be
detoured onto other roads in the vicinity.
Water Resources
The Rocky River is located in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River
Basin. It originates in Iredell County and flows southeast
to the Pee Dee River approximately 56.5 km (35 mi) from the
headwaters. River width and depth at the existing location
are approximately 9.1 m (30.0 ft) and 0.6-1.2 m (2.0-4.0 ft),
respectively. Bottom composition includes gravel and
boulders. The flow rate of Rocky River was fast with a
moderate degree of siltation and turbidity at the time of the
site visit.
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification
by the Division of Environmental Management (DENI). The Rocky
River has been assigned a best usage classification rating of
C (1993, DEM). Class C refers to waters suitable for aquatic
life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation and agriculture. Neither High Quality Waters
(HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-II) nor Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 Km (1.0 mi) of the
project study area.
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The Bent hi c Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (B`,I:\N) is
managed by DE`I and is part of an ongoing ambient water
quality monitoring program that addresses long term trends in
water quality. The program assesses water quality by
sampling for selected benthic macroinvertebrate organisms at
fixed monitoring sites. ylacroinvertebrates are sensitive to
subtle changes in water quality; thus. the species richness
and overall biomass are reflections of water quality. Rocky
River was sampled six times between 19S3 and 1990 at a
collection station located downstream from the project site
near Norwood V.C. The water quality fluctuated between fair
and good during the study period.
Wetlands
Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad
category of "Waters of the United States" as defined in
Section 33 of the Code of Federal Register Part 32S.3.
Wetlands are those areas that are inundated or saturated by
surface water or Ground water at a frequency arid duration
sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do
support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life
in saturated conditions. Any action that proposes to place
fill into these areas falls under the jurisdiction of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U. S. C. 1344).
No wetlands will be impacted as a result of project
construction. Limited impacts to surface waters (Rocky
River) resulting from removal of existing bridge pilings and
placement of new bridge pitings are anticipated. Best
ylanagement Practices (BNIPs) for the protection of these
waters must be strictly adhered to, to insure that biological
integrity associated with the project study area is not
impacted by project construction.
Anticipated surface water impacts are likely to be
authorized by provisions of 33 CFR 330.5, (A) 33. This permit
authorizes activities undertaken, assisted, authorized.
regulated, funded, or financed, in whole or in part, by
another federal agency or department. The agency or
department must determine pursuant to the council on
environmental quality regulation for implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy
Act. that the activity, work, or discharge is categorically
excluded from environmental documentation. The determination
is based on the criterion that the proposed actions will
neither individually nor cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. The office of the chief of
engineers must be furnished notice of the agency's or
department's application for the categorical exclusion and
must concur with that determination.
A
Section 40 1 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that
the state issue or deny water quality certification for any
federally permitted or licensed activity that may result in a
discharge to the waters of the United States. A Section 401
water quality certification will be required from the NC
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
prior to issuance of the Federal section 404 permit.
Projects authorized under general nationwide permits
usually do not require compensatory mitigation according to
the 1939 Memorandum of Agreement between the Environmental
Protection Agency and the Department of the Army. However,
the Corps of Engineers retains the authority to require
mitigation if project construction results in more than
minimal adverse environmental effects.
Biotic Communities
A field investigation was conducted on January 11, 199-5
by NCDOT biologists Logan Williams and Hal Bain to
inventory\assess natural resources. Two terrestrial
communities (Maintained Community and Piedmont Alluvial
Forest) and one aquatic community (Rocky River) were
identified in the project study area.
Maintained communities are located within the existing
roadside shoulder. Vegetation in these areas are kept low
szrowing and in the non-successional stage by frequent mowing.
This community is dominated by a dense `round cover of dead
nettle (Lamium amplexicaule). Carolina geranium (Geranium
carolinianum), chickweed (Stellaria media), Veronica
(Veronica sp.), goldenrod (Solidago sp.) fescue (Festuca sp.)
and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica).
The Piedmont Alluvial forest is located on both sides of
the Rocky River. The canopy is dominated by bitternut
hickory (Carva cordiformis), black walnut (JuAlans nigra).
hackberry (Celtis sp.). Ash (Fraxinus sp.), Water oak
(Quercus niara) and Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa). The
understorv in this community consists of bladdernut
(Staphvlea trifolia), hophornbeam (Ostrva virginiana), privet
(Ligustrum sinense), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), river
birch (Betula nigra) and silky dogwood (Cornus ammomum).
Vines dominating the community include cross vine
(Anisostichus capreolata), catbriar (Smilax bona-nox),
blackberry (Rubus sp.), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)
and grape (Vitis sp.). Grasses in the alluvial forest are
predominantly bottlebrush plant (Hvstrix patula), river oats
(Chasmanthium latifolium) and panic grass (Panicum sp.). The
dominant herbaceous flora in the study area includes bitter
cress (Cardamine sp.), beggar's tick (Desmodium sp.),
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goldenrod (Solida,o sp.). dog fennel (Euoatorium
capillifolium) and St. Johns-wort (Hypericurn sp.)
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus vir,inianus). raccoon
(Procyon lotor) and gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
tracks observed during the site visit provided evidence of
foraging in the communities adjacent to the project area.
Birds observed in both the maintained community and the
bottomland hardwood forest community include yellow-bellied
sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), red-bellied woodpecker
(Melanerpes carolinus) and tufted titmouse (Parus bicolor).
. Rocky River is approximately 9.0 in (30.0 ft) wide and
0.6-1.2 in (2.0-4.0 ft) deep at the project location. The
stream bed is comprised of sand, rock and boulders. A stream
of this size is likely to contain a variety of fish and other
aquatic organisms commonly associated with small piedmont
rivers. Species likely found within small piedmont rivers
include blue gill (Lepomis macrochirus), green sunfish
(Lepomis cvanellus), redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus),
pumpkinseed (Lepomis Ribbosus), largemouth bass (Micropterus
salmoides) and flat bullhead (Ictalurus platycephalus). The
river is also likely to provide habitat for several species
of dragonflies and damselflies (suborder Anisoptera and
Zygoptera) including Gomphus lividus. Stvlurus plagiatus and
Argia sp.
Impacts to the maintained community are anticipated to
be less than 0.1 ha (0.3 ac). Impacts to the aquatic
community are also anticipated. Increased sedimentation and
disturbance of rock and gravel habitat will likely result
from the removal and placement of pilings into the river.
Federally-Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered
(E). Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE), Proposed
Threatened (PT). are protected under provisions of Section 7
and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 19%3, as
ammended. As of November 17, 1994 the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) lists two federally-protected species for
Cabarrus county (Table 1). A brief description of each
species characteristics and their habitats follows.
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species
for Cabarrus County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Lasmigona decorata Carolina heelsplitter E*
Helianthus schweinitxii Schweinitz's sunflower E
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with

extinction throughout all or a significant portion of
its range).
No specimen from Cabarrus County found in the past
twenty years.
Lasmigona decorata (Carolina heelsplitter) E
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: July 30, 1993
Distribution in N.C.: Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Union.
The Carolina heelsplitter has an ovate, trapezoidal,
unsculptured shell which is greenish, yellowish, or brownish
in color with greenish or blackish rays. The nacre is
usually pearly-white to bluish-white graving to orange near
the umbo and in older specimens the entire nacre may be
mottled orange. The umbo is flattened and the beaks are
depressed and project a little above the hinge line.
Habitat for the Carolina heelsplitter has been found in
creeks, streams, and rivers. Individuals are most often
found in shaded areas, either in a ponded portion of a small
stream, or in runs along steep banks with a moderate current.
Water less than three feet deep and substrates that are
composed of soft mud, sand, muddy-sand, and sandy gravel are
preferred. Presently, only three known populations of this
mussel species exists; two of these populations are found in
the North Carolina streams of waxhaw Creek, Catawba River
System, Union County and Goose Creek, Pee Dee River System.
Union Count.v.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
The Rocky River was surveyed for the Carolina
Heelsplitter from fall 1986 through fall 1987 by Eugune P.
Keferl. Survey results are compiled in "The Final Report on
a Status Survey of the Carolina Heelsplitter, Lasmigona
decorata and the Carolina Elktoe, Alasmodonta robusta". The
location of survey stations are approximated (exact sampling
locations were not provided) on a map which accompanies the
document. The map shows extensive sampling effort was
conducted in the general area of the project study site. The
Carolina Heelsplitter was not found in the Rocky River during
the survey.
Helianthus schweinitzii (Schweinitz's sunflower) E
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Federally Listed: June 6, 1991
Flowers Present: mid September-early October
Distribution in N.C.: Cabarrus, Davidson, Mecklenburg,
Montgomery, Randolph, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes,
Union.
Schweinitz's sunflower is a rhizomatous perennial herb
b
that grows 1-2 in tall from a cluster of carrot-like tubrous
roots. The stems are deep red, solitary- and only branch
above mid-stem. The leaves are rough feelin, above and
resin-dotted and loosely soft-white-hairy beneath. Leaves of
the sunflower are opposite on the lower part of the stem and
usually become alternate on the upper stem. The broad
flowers are borne from September until frost. These flowers
are yellow in color arid arranged in an open system of
upwardly arching heads. The fruit is a smooth. gray-black
achene.
Schweinitz's sunflower is endemic to North and South
Carolina. These sunflowers grow best in full sunlight or
light shade in clearings and along the edges of open stands
of oak-pine-hickory upland woods. Common soils that this
species is found in are moist to dryish clays, clay-loams. or
sandy clay-loams. often with a high gravel content and always
moderately podzolized. Natural fires and large herbivores
are considered to be historically important in maintaining
open habitat for these sunflowers.
Biological Conclusion Unresolved
Suitable habitat exists for Schweinitz's sunflower in
the DOT maintained areas within the project study zone. A
plant by plant survey will need to be conducted during the
spring growing season. v
cc. Charles Bruton, Ph.D.. Unit Head
N1. Randall Turner. Environmental Supervisor
File: B-?935
Date: 1/93
Revised: 1/94
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E. Threshold Criteria
If any Type II actions are involved with the project,
the following evaluation must be completed. If the project
consists only of Type I improvements, the following checklist
does not need to be completed.
ECOLOGICAL
(1) Will the project
on any unique or
(2) Does the project
federally listed
A-species may occu
YES NO
have a substantial impact ?
important natural resource?
involve habitat where
endangered or threatened ?/
r?
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? F
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the
amount of permanent and/or temporary D
wetland taking less than one-third
(1/3) of an acre AND have all practicable
measures to avoid and minimize wetland
takings been evaluated?
(5) Will the project require the use of
U. S. Forest Service lands?
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water ?
resources be adversely impacted by
proposed construction activities?
(7) Does the project involve waters classified ?
as Outstanding Water Resources (OWR) and/or
High Quality Waters (HQW)?
(8) Will the project require fill in waters- of
the United States in any of the designated ?
mountain trout counties?
(9) Does the project involve any known ? /
underground storage tanks (UST's) or
hazardous materials sites"
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Date: 1/93
Revised: 1/94
PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA
. county, will the project significantly ?
affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area
of Environmental Concern" (AEC)?

(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier ?
Resources Act resources?

(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be
required?

(13) Will the project result in the modification
of any existing regulatory floodway?

(14) Will the project require any stream
relocations or channel changes?
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts ?
to planned growth or land use for the area?

(16) Will the project require the relocation of
any family?or business.
t
(17) If the project involves the acquisition of
right of way, is the amount of right of way ?
acquisition considered minor?
(13) Will the project involve any changes in
access control? L?

(19) Will the project substantially alter the
usefulness and/or land use of adjacent ?
property?
(20) Will the project have an adverse effect on
permanent local traffic patterns or
community cohesiveness?
Date: 1/93
Revised: 1/94

(21) Is the project included in an approved
thoroughfare plan and/or Transportation
Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in
conformance with the Clean Air Act of
1990) ?
(22) Is the project anticipated to cause an
increase traffic volumes?
(23) Will traffic be maintained during
construction using existing roads, staged
construction, or on-site detours?
(24) Is there substantial controversy on social,
economic, or environmental grounds
concerning the project?
Y S NO

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(25) Is the project consistent with all Federal, ?
State, and local laws relating to the
environmental aspects of the action?
CULTURAL RESOURCES
(26) Will the project have an "effect" on ?
properties eligible for or listed on the
National Register of Historic Places?
(27) Will the project require the use of
Section 4(f) resources (public parks, ?
recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl
refuges, historic sites, or historic
bridges, as defined in Section 4(f) of the
U. S. Department of Transportation Act of
1966)?
(2:T) Will the project involve construction in,
across, or adjacent to a river designated
as a component of or proposed for inclusion
in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic
Rivers?
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F. Additional Documentation Required for
Responses in Part E
(Discussion regarding all unfavorable
should be provided below. Additional
documentation may be attached, as nec
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Date: 1/93
Revised: 1/94
Unfavorable
responses in Part E
supporting
essary.)
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? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ? FOR YOUR APPROVAL
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? PLEASE ANSWER ? FOR YOUR COMMENTS
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT I I
GOVERNOR RO. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
August 1, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Replacing Bridge No. 178
on SR 1158 over Rocky River, Cabarrus County, B-2935
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the
subject project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of
these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting
of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby
enable us to better implement the project. A scoping meeting for this
project is scheduled for September 20, 1994 at 9:30 A. M. in the Planning
and Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 434). You may provide us
with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process.
If there are any questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please
call Michele James, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842.
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? NOT[ AND FILE ? PER OUR CONVERSATION
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? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ? FOR YOUR APPROVAL
? NOT[ AND SEE M[ ABOUT THIS ? FOR YOUR INFORMATION-
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT I I I
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SLOU VARY
December 9, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: Michele L. James
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 178 on SR 1158 over Rocky
River, Cabarrus County, B-2935, State Project 8.2662401,
F. A. Project BRZ-1158(1)
A scoping meeting for the subject project was held on September 20, 1994
at 9:30 AM in Room 434 of the Planning and Environmental Branch.
The following people were in attendance:
Brian Williford
Sue Flowers
Richard Shillinglaw
John Taylor
Robin Stancil
Ray Moore
Roy Girolami
Danny Rogers
Eric Galamb
David Cox
Betty C. Yancey
Michele James
Hydraulics Unit
Roadway Design
Roadway Design
Location and Surveys
SHPO
Structure Design
Structure Design
Program Development Unit
DEM
NCWRC
Right-of-Way
Planning & Environmental Branch
Attached are the revised scoping sheets which include additional
information provided at the scoping meeting.
Eric Galamb of DEM commented that Rocky River is classified as Class C.
Implementation of standard erosion control measures was suggested.
Robin Stancil of the SHPO commented that no archaeological survey would
be necessary if the bridge will be replaced in the existing location.
John Taylor of Location and Surveys reported that their is an
underground gas marker between the mill and the river 20m +/- W of the road.
One aerial power line parallels the bridge 40m +/- E of the bridge and an
aerial phone line is 10m +/- W of the bridge.
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The Hydraulics Unit recommends that if the bridge is replaced in its
existing location it will require a 230 ft. bridge.
The alternatives to be studied are as follows:
Alternate 1 - Replace the bridge on existing location. Traffic would be
detoured along existing secondary roads during construction.
Alternate 1A - Replace the bridge on existing location . Traffic would be
maintained with a temporary on-site detour.
Based on available information, it appears that Alternate 1 is the
preferred alternate. A preliminary cost estimate for the recommended
replacement is $750,000.
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Attachment

BRIDGE
PROJECT SCOPING SHEE`.P
DATE
REVISION DATE. _12-ti-y4,_--
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STAGE.
PROGRAMMING
PLAN N I NG -.---_ _X .-__.--
DESIGN
TIP PROJECT
STATE PROJECT
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ROUTE
PURPOSE. OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE 13RI (E
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT.': 'SK' 1159, BRII)l'TR. NO. 1.78.
IARARRUS COUNTY. REPLAC'EE BRIDGE OVER
ROCKY RIVER
METHOD OF REPLACEMENT:
I- EXISTING LOCATION - ROAD CLOSURE
2. EXISTING LOCAT70N - ONSITE DETOUR
3_ RELOCATION 4. OTHER
WELL THERE BE ;?P!:CTAL F'UNDI NG PARTICIPATION RY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS-? YES NO ---X---
IF YES, BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT : (% )

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PROJ FCT SCOP I: NG SHEET
TRAFFIC: CURRENT =A)__ A)__ VPD; DESIGN YEAR VPD
TTST DT
TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION:
EXISTING STRUCTURE: LEND METERS; WIDTH METERS
_2,2fi_ FEET FEET
PROPOSED STRUCTURE:
BRIDGE - LENGTH 7-0- METERS; WIDTH 9..1_ METERS
-2aO FEET FEET
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BRIDGE METERS) W.1:]YI'H METERS
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(;ON"-;TRU(TION COST (:INt,l..UDl-N(I ENG[NI?:I:ItItIG AIIU
CON'I')NGEN CIES)--------------------- s
RIGHT OF WAY C:C)S7' (f:N?_;L,Ut)[Ni} RKI,OCATION,
AND A(;OOl'S[TION)------------------- a; (;C; i-,t)tU
FORCE ACCOUNT ITEMS-- ----------------------------- =S
TOTAL COST --------------------------------------- $ 810,000
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST-------------------------------- $ 625,000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST-------------------------------- $ 00,000
SUB TOTAL--------------------------------------- $ 685,000
PRIOR YEARS COS'.I..................................
TIP TOTAL COST ----------------------------------- $ 6851000
BRIDGE
PROJECT SCOPI:NG SHEET
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: USGS QUAD SHEET: CONCORD SOUTHEAST, #983
SR 11.32 IS CLASSIFIED A.. A RURAL, ROUTE,
PREPARED BY: Michele James
DATE:: 12-8-94