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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
GOVERNOR September 5, 1997
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTN: Mr. Mike Smith
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: Davidson County, Replacement of Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek
on SR 1396; Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1396(1); State Project
No. 8.2602401; TIP No. B-2540; COE Action ID No. 199602465.
The Corps of Engineers (COE) issued a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23
(Categorical Exclusion) for the subject project on August 13, 1996. This permit expired
on January 21, 1997. The replacement of Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek on
SR 1396 is not scheduled to be let to construction until August 1998. Consequently, the
Department of Transportation (DOT) needs to renew authorization for this work.
Information regarding the project description has not changed since the
distribution of the programmatic Categorical Exclusion (CE) in a letter dated July 26,
1996. The bridge will be replaced on new location approximately 10 meter (32 feet)
south of the existing bridge. Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge during
bridge construction.
Attached with this letter is an update of federally-protected species for Davidson
County. Since completion of the CE, the US Fish and Wildlife Service now lists the bog
turtle for Davidson County. The DOT natural resources staff has reviewed the project
and information concerning the bog turtle.
The DOT commits to an in-stream moratorium per the request of the NC Wildlife
Resources Commission during the months of March, April and May. The WRC
comments are found in the appendix of the CE.
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The DOT requests that the COE reauthorize this bridge replacement project in
Rowan County under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23. Reissuance of 401 Water
Quality Certification by the Division of Water Quality is also requested.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact
Mr. Phillip Todd at [phone], extension 314.
Sincerel ,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. John Thomas, COE, Raleigh
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Ken Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. D. B. Waters., Division 9 Engineer
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
June 16, 1997
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
Gail Grimes, P.E., Unit Head
Project Planning Unit
GARLAND B. GARRETT J R.
SECRETARY
Chris Rivenbark, Environmental BiologistC "'
Environmental Unit
SUBJECT: Water resources and protected species review for a Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Right-of-Way consultation
for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396
over Swearing Creek. Davidson County; TIP No. 13-2540;
State Project No. 8.2602401; Federal Aid No. BRZ-1396(1).
ATTENTION: Phil Harris, P.E., Project Planning Engineer
Planning and Environmental Branch
REFERENCES: Categorical Exclusion prepared by Ko & Associates, P.C.
dated May 1996.
The following memorandum provides information to assist in the preparation of a
FHWA Right-of-Way (ROW) consultation for the proposed project. It addresses water
resources and federally-protected species potentially impacted by the project and
serves to update the previously submitted Categorical Exclusion with respect to these
two issues.
WATER RESOURCES
Water resource classifications have not changed since the CE was prepared.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) best usage classification for Swearing Creek
(DEM Index No. 12-113) is Class C. Class C refers to waters suitable for aquatic life
propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture.
Hydrologic characteristics and existing aquatic communities of this water resource have
been described in the referenced CE.
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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
area.
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.
As of May 2 1997, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists two protected
species for Davidson County (Table 1). A description and biological conclusion of "No
Effect" was given for Schweinitz's sunflower in the referenced CE. The biological
conclusion of "No Effect" remains valid for Schweinitz's sunflower. The bog turtle
(Clemmys muhlenbergii), has been added since the completion of the CE. A
description for the bog turtle is given below.
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Davidson County
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
Clemmys muhlenbergii bog turtle P
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower E
Note: "E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with extinction
throughout all or a significant portion of its range).
"P" denotes Proposed (a species is proposed for listing as endangered and is
protected by law while its status is under review).
Clemmys muhlenbergii (bog turtle) PROPOSED
Family: Emydidae
Federally listed: May 2, 1997
Clemmys muhlenbergii is a small semiaquatic turtle, usually with a bright orange
or yellow blotch on the side of head; elongated carapace, brown to black, often with a
low median keel and concentric furrows or traces of them. The bog turtle measures 7-
10 cm (3-4 in) in length. It is found in damp grassy fields, bogs, and marshes in the
mountains and western piedmont.
The bog turtle is shy and will burrow rapidly in mud or debris when disturbed.
The bog turtle forages on insects, worms, snails, amphibians, and seeds. The bog
turtle reproduces during the months of June and July. It's shallow nest is constructed
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with moss or loose soil, and consists of 3-5 eggs. The eggs hatch in about fifty-five
days.
Clemmys muhlenbergii is listed as Proposed Threatened due to similarity of
appearance- a species that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with other
rare species and is listed for its protection. These species are not biologically
endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation.
CC' V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., Unit Head, Environmental Unit
Hal Bain, Environmental Supervisor
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETr JR.
GOVERNOR RO. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
July 26, 1996
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office O
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
P. O. Box 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
ATTN: Mr. Michael Smith ?.`.??. ` .
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Davidson County, Replacement of Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek
on SR 1396, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1396(1), State Project
No. 8.2602401, TIP No. B-2540.
Attached for your information is a copy 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 Water Quality 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 Water Quality, for their review.

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If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Phillip Todd at [phone], Ext. 314.
Sincerely
H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Attachments
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Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE, Raleigh Field Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCEHNR, DWQ
Mr. John Smith, P. E., Structure Design
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Mr. Kelly Barger, P. E., Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, P. E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P. E., State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. D. A. Allsbrook, Jr. , P. E., Division 5 Engineer
Mr. Phil Harris, P. E., Project Planning Engineer
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Davidson County
SR 1396
Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1396(1)
State Project No. 8.2602401
T.I.P. No. B-2540
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
AND
PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(o EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
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Division Administrator, FHWA
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Davidson County
SR 1396
Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1396(1)
State Project No. 8.2602401
T.I.P. No. B-2540
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
AND
PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(f) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
May, 1996
Documentation Prepared By Ko & Associates, P.C.
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Project Planning Engineer
Davidson County
SR 1396
Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1396(1)
State Project No. 8.2602401
T.I.P. No. B-2540
Bridge No. 257 is included in the 1996-2002 Transportation Improvement Program. The location
is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The project is classified
as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion".
I. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
All standard procedures and measures, including NCDOT's Best Management Practices for
Protection of Surface Waters, will be implemented, as applicable, to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
2. Per North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comments, no in-stream work will be
done in the months of March, April, and May to avoid interferring with fish reproduction.
3. Detailed hydraulic studies will be performed during the final design stages to determine bridge
length and height necessary to accommodate peak flow.
4. Prior to demolition of Bridge No. 257, NCDOT shall record the bridge in accordance with
the Historic Recordation Plan (see Appendix). The recordation plan shall be carried out and
copies of the record sent to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office prior to the
start of construction.
H. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 257 will be replaced approximately 10 meters (32 ft) south of its existing location as
shown in Figure 2. It will be replaced with a new bridge having a clear roadway width of 9.2 meters
(30 ft) and a length of 60 meters (195 ft). The structure will provide a 7.2 meter (24 ft) travelway
with 1.0 meter (3 ft) shoulders on each side. The minimum grade on the structure will be 0.2 percent.
The roadway grade of the new structure will be raised approximately 1.0 meter (3 ft) above the
existing bridge grade at this location.
The approach roadway will consist of a 7.2 meter (24 ft) travelway with 2.4 meter (8 ft) shoulders
for approximately 245 meters (800 ft) west of the bridge, and 530 meters (1740 ft) east of the bridge.
The total estimated cost, based on current prices, is $1,719,000 including $619,000 for right-of-way,
$1,100,000 for construction, and $50,000 for hazardous materials cleanup. The estimated cost of
the project, as shown in the 1996-2002 Transportation Improvement Program, is $1,540,000
including $585,000 for right-of-way, $875,000 for construction, and $80,000 prior costs.
M. EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 1346 is classified as a minor collector in the Statewide Functional Classification System. The
proposed project occurs in a residential area of Davidson County approximately 14 kilometers (9 mi)
south of Lexington (Figure 1). Land use is primarily residential, recreational, and small commercial
in the immediate vicinity of the bridge. Residential homes are scattered throughout the study area.
A small business is located on the western approach. Boating and swimming activities are evident
along area shorelines associated with the Swearing Creek/Yadkin River impoundment. Bridge No.
257 crosses the High Rock hydroelectric development of the Yadkin Project No. 2197 under the
jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Near the bridge, SR 1396 has a 5.5 meter (18 ft) pavement width with 1.2 meter (4 ft) shoulders.
The roadway approaches slope down toward the bridge on both sides. The horizontal alignment is
tangent at the bridge with a 245 meter radius (7 degree) curve approximately 90 meters (295 ft) from
the bridge on the west approach. The east approach is tangent at the bridge with a 170 meter radius
(10 degree) curve approximately 235 meters (770 ft) from the bridge. The roadway is situated
approximately 8.5 meters (28 ft) above the creek bed.
The projected traffic volume is 1700 Vehicles Per Day (VPD) for 1995 and 3000 VPD for the design
year 2015. The volumes include one percent truck-tractor semi-trailer (TTST) and three percent
dual-tired vehicles (DT). The posted speed limit is 56 kilometers per hour (35 miles per hour).
The existing bridge was built in 1927 (Figure 3). The superstructure consists of two steel girder
approach spans and one steel through truss span. The bridge deck is a creosote timber floor deck with
an asphalt wearing surface over steel I-beam stringers supported on a steel floor beam system. The
substructure consists of reinforced concrete spill through end bents and post and beam interior bents.
The overall length of the bridge is 49.4 meters (162 ft). Clear roadway width is 4.9 meters (16 ft).
The posted weight limit is 9071.9 kilograms (10 tons) for single vehicles and 13607.8 kilograms (15
tons) for tractor-trailer trucks.
Bridge No. 257 has a sufficiency rating of 15.9, compared to a rating of 100 for a new structure.
Six accidents were reported on or near the bridge during the period from January 1, 1990 through
March 31, 1993. Three of these accidents were a result of vehicles traveling in opposite directions
on the single lane bridge or approaches. Two accidents involved vehicles leaving a parking lot at the
west approach to the bridge.
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Aerial telephone and power lines are located on the south side of SR 1396. These lines cross the east
approach to the bridge.
School buses cross the bridge six times daily.
W. ALTERNATIVES
Two alternatives were studied for replacing Bridge No. 257. Each alternate consists of a bridge 60
meters (195 ft) long with a clear roadway width of 9.2 meters (30 ft). This structure width will
accommodate a 7.2 meter (24 ft) travelway with 1.0 meter (3 ft) shoulders on each side. The
approach roadway will consist of a 7.2 meter (24 ft) travelway with 2.4 meter (8 ft) shoulders.
The alternates studied are shown in Figure 2 and are as follow:
Alternate A (recommended,), involves replacing the bridge approximately 10 meters (32 ft) south of
its existing location. The roadway grade of the new structure would be raised approximately one
meter (3 ft) above the existing bridge grade. A design speed of 70 kilometers per hour (43 miles per
hour) would be provided. Traffic would be maintained on the existing bridge during construction.
Alternate B: involves replacing the bridge approximately 10 meters (32 ft) north of its existing
location. The roadway grade of the new structure would be raised approximately one meter (3 ft)
above the existing bridge grade. A design speed of 70 kilometers per hour (43 miles per hour) would
be provided. Traffic would be maintained on the existing bridge during construction.
Replacing the bridge on its existing location was not considered feasible because 1) the length of an
off-site detour, 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), is excessive with the heavy vehicle and school bus traffic
and 2) a temporary, on-site detour would involve construction cost of a temporary structure in
addition to right-of-way easement costs comparable to the new location alternates.
The "do-nothing" alternative would eventually necessitate closure of the bridge. This is not desirable
due to the traffic service provided by SR 1396.
Investigation of the existing structure by the Bridge Maintenance Unit indicates that rehabilitation of
the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated condition.
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V. ESTIMATED COST
The estimated costs of the alternatives studied, based on current prices, are as follow:
(Recommended)
Alternate A Alternate B
Structure Removal $ 64,800 $ 64,800
Structure 350,520 350,520
Roadway Approaches 319,680 314,680
Miscellaneous and Mobilization 180,000 185,000
Engineering and Contingencies 135,000 135,000
Hazardous Materials Cleanup 50,000
Right of Way/Cont. Easements/Util. 619.000 97 9000
TOTAL $1,719,000 $1,849,000
VI. RECOMMENDED RAPROVEMENTS
Bridge No. 257 will be replaced approximately 10 meters (32 ft) south of its existing location by a
new structure approximately 60 meters (195 ft) in length. Traffic will be maintained on the existing
bridge during construction.The posted speed limit is 56 kilometers per hour (35 miles per hour).
A 7.2 meter (24 ft) travelway with 2.4 meter (8 ft) shoulders will be provided on the approaches. A
9.2 meter (30 ft) clear roadway width is recommended on the replacement structure in accordance
with the current NCDOT Bridge Policy. This will provide a 7.2 meter (24 ft) travelway with 1.0
meter (3 ft) shoulders across the structure. The design speed is 70 kilometers per hour (43 miles per
hour). The projected posted speed is 56 kilometers per hour (35 miles per hour).
Based on a preliminary hydraulic analysis, the new structure is recommended to have a minimum
length of approximately 55 meters (180 ft). It is anticipated that the elevation of the new structure
will be raised approximately one meter (3 ft) above the existing bridge grade. The length and height
may be increased or decreased as necessary to accommodate peak flows as determined by further
hydraulic studies.
The Division Office concurs with the recommended improvements.
VII. NATURAL RESOURCES
Methodology
Materials and research data in support of this investigation have been derived from a number of
sources including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 minute quadrangles (Grist Mountain, N.C.),
National Wetland Inventory mapping, Soil Conservation Service soils information (U.S. Department
of Agriculture 1981), and 1992 aerial photography (scale: 1:1200) furnished by the NCDOT.
The site was visited on October 21, 1993. Plant and animal communities likely to be impacted by
proposed improvements were walked and visually surveyed for significant features. Surveys were
conducted within a study corridor approximately 75 m (250 ft) in width, symmetrical to the existing
alignment. However, impact calculations were based on potential encroachment 36 meters (120 ft)
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along the alignment alternatives. Special concerns evaluated in the field include potential habitat for
protected species, wetlands, and water quality protection in Swearing Creek.
Plant community descriptions were based on a classification system utilized by the N.C. Natural
Heritage Program (Schafale and Weakley 1990). When appropriate, community classifications were
modified to better reflect field observations. Vascular plant names follow nomenclature found in
Radford et al. (1968). Jurisdictional wetlands were identified using the three parameter approach
(hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, hydrology) following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
delineation guidelines (DOA 1987). Habitat used by terrestrial wildlife and aquatic organisms, as well
as expected population distributions, were determined through field observations, evaluation of
available habitat, and supportive documentation (Martof et al. 1980; Potter et al. 1980; Hamel et al.
1982; Webster et al. 1985). Water quality information for area streams and tributaries was derived
from available sources (DEM 1989, 1993). Quantitative sampling was not undertaken to support
existing data.
Listings of federally protected species with ranges which extend into Davidson County were
requested and received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) prior to initiation of field
studies. In addition, N.C. Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) records documenting presence of
federal or state listed species were consulted before commencing field investigations.
Pioaraphy and Soils
The project is situated in the Carolina Slate Belt. This portion of the slate belt is characterized by
metavolcanic rock, comprised primarily of interbedded felsic to mafic tuffs and flowrock (Brown
1985). Topography in the region is characterized by rolling and hilly relief, resulting in moderate to
rapid drainage. Elevations within the project study area range from approximately 190 meters (620
ft) within Swearing Creek to 200 meters (650 ft) along upland ridge lines.
Soils in the project area consist of the Cecil and Davidson series. Open water within the Swearing
Creek impoundment covers an unconsolidated soil substrate which has not been mapped by the Soil
Conservation Service (USDA 1981). Cecil soils, which occur along the eastern roadway approach,
are well drained sandy loans which have formed in residuum from felsic rock types. These deep soils
occur on moderate to steep slopes (8 to 15 percent) and support a clayey subsoil which is prone to
severe erosion when exposed. Davidson soils occur along the western roadway approach and have
formed in residuum from mafic rock types. These soils consist of deep, well drained loans along
slight to moderate slopes (2 to 8 percent), with moderate to severe erosion potential when disturbed.
WATER RESOURCES
Waters Impacted
Bridge No. 257 crosses an impounded portion of lower Swearing Creek. The confluence of Swearing
Creek and High Rock Lake, an impoundment of the Yadkin River, is situated approximately 2.5
kilometers (1.6 mi) downstream from the project bridge. These systems are part of the Yadkin-Pee
Dee River Basin.
Best Usage Classifications and Water Oualit
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Classifications are assigned to waters of the State of North Carolina based on the existing or
contemplated best usage of various streams or segments of streams in the basin (DEM 1993).
Swearing Creek is classified as Class C, indicating suitability for aquatic life propagation and survival,
fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture.
No High Quality Waters (HQW), Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), WS I or WS II Waters
occur within 1.6 kilometers (1 mi) of the project area.
The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) addresses long term trends in water
quality at fixed monitoring sites by the sampling for selected benthic macroinvertebrates (DEM 1989).
The species richness and overall biomass are utilized to classify streams by bioclass as an indicator
of water quality. Swearing Creek BMAN Station No. 39 is located approximately 4 km (2.5 mi)
north of the project bridge. BMAN sampling and classification indicate poor water quality
throughout the subject stream segment.
Stream Characteristics
Because of the relative location adjacent to Yadkin River impoundments, this portion of Swearing
Creek exhibits flow rates and ecological attributes more commonly associated with lacustrine (lake)
systems than with riverine (stream) systems. The Swearing Creek waterway measures approximately
120 meters (400 ft) in width. Stream flow is negligible, with depth of impounded water measuring
greater than 3 meters (10 ft) in depth. Lake shores and substrate consist of heavy clay residuum,
saprolite (weathered parent material), and residual rock fragments. Water color indicates high
turbidity and the presence of substantial clay particle suspension in the water body. The amount of
disturbed and impervious land surfaces in residential areas which dominate the Swearing Creek
shoreline suggests that erosion and sedimentation from upland slopes have impacted water quality
in the stream/lake system.
Anticipated Impacts to Water Resources
Short-term impacts to water quality can be anticipated from construction-related activities which may
increase sedimentation and turbidity. Short-term impacts will be minimized by the use of NCDOT's
Best Mar=ement Practices for Protection of Surface Waters, as applicable. Long-term impacts to
water resources are not expected as a result of proposed improvements.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Three distinct plant commumity types occur within the immediate area of the proposed project: upland
hardwood forest, urban/disturbed, and early successional. Specific communities exhibited slight
variation dependent upon location and physical characteristics of the site (soils, topography, human
uses, etc.).
Upland Hardwood Forest
Upland slopes along the eastern roadway approach support a typical oak-hickory forest community
dominated by white oak (Quercus alba), southern red oak (Q. falcata), scarlet oak (Q. coccinea) and
mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa). Occasional growth of sweet gum and yellow poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera) was noted in some areas. Understory development includes regeneration
of canopy saplings along with dogwood (Cornus jlorida), sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) and
black cherry (Prunus serotina). Ground cover is sparse, characterized by infrequent growth of
pipsissewa (Chimaphila maculata), cross vine (Anisostichus capreolata) and yellow jessamine
(Gelsemium sempervirens).
Urban/Disturbed
This community classification includes landscaped residential and commercial properties.
Successional grasses and herbs characterize these sites. Landscape planting supplement natural
vegetation around home sites.
Early Successional
This community classification includes disturbed roadside margins and clear-cut woodland areas along
the eastern approach segment. Early successional elements include wild carrot (Daucus carota), dog
fennel (Eupatonum capillifolium), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), goldenrod (Solidago
sp.), pokeberry (Phytolacca americana), broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus) and blackberry
(Rubus spp.).
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Anticipated Impacts to Plant Communities
The following table summarizes potential impacts to plant communities which could result from
proposed alternative alignments.
Estimated Impacts to Plant Communities
Hectares (Acres)
PLANT COMMUNITY ESTIMATED IIyIPACT
(Recommended)
Alternate A Alternate B
Upland Hardwoods 0.51(l.26) 0.63(l.56)
Urban/ Disturbed 1.22 (3.01) 0.67(l.66)
Early Successional 0 01 0 02 0 62 1 53
TOTAL MPACT 1.74 (4.29) 1.92 (4.75)
Impacts to plant communities as a result of bridge replacement are restricted to narrow strips
immediately adjacent to the existing bridge and roadway approach segments. Proposed construction
is not expected to result in significant adverse impacts to plant communities. Bridge and approach
improvements occur primarily within disturbed areas immediately adjacent to right-of-way limits.
These areas do not currently support significant natural community features.
Wildlife
Although the project alignment occurs in a highly urbanized area, successional areas, landscape trees
and isolated woodlots provide some of the necessary components (food, water, cover) to support
various forms of wildlife. Indications of small mammal activity were noted from species including
gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), shrew (Sorex spp.) and
opossum (Didelphis virginiana). These species are considered cosmopolitan in nature, easily adapting
to human disturbances.
Avifaunal abundance is typical of urban communities in the piedmont region of North Carolina where
a patchwork of habitat types provide necessary components for survival. Characteristic avian species
include northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), bluejay
(Cyanocitta cristata), Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Carolina chickadee (Parus
carolinensis), common crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), American robin (Turdus migratorius), ruby-
throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) and common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula).
Aquatic
Larger streams and impoundments in the Piedmont of North Carolina, including High Rock Lake and
the subject segment of Swearing Creek, generally support a more diverse fishery than smaller
tributaries. Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus, P. annularis), bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), catfish
(Ictalurus sp.), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) and white bass (Morone chrysops) are
common gamefish typically found in Piedmont lakes. Portions of Swearing Creek provide suitable
riparian and floodplain habitat for a variety of amphibians and aquatic reptiles. However, the stream
segment crossed by the project alignment is a well defined, bank-to-bank system which contains
negligible riparian habitat for amphibians and aquatic reptiles.
Anticipated Impacts to Wildlife
Due to the limited extent of infringement on natural systems and the prevalence of urban/disturbed
systems within the project area, the proposed bridge replacement will not result in significant loss or
displacement of known terrestrial or aquatic animal populations. Potential down-stream impacts to
aquatic habitat will be avoided by bridging of the system to maintain regular flow and stream integrity.
In addition, temporary impacts to downstream aquatic habitat from increased sediment during
construction will be minimized by the implementation of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for
Protection of Surface Waters, as applicable.
SPECIAL TOPICS
Waters of the United States
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) are defined
by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of
hydrology at or near the soil surface for a portion (12.5%) of the growing season (DOA 1987).
Based on this three parameter approach, there are no jurisdictional wetlands in the project area.
Downstream impoundments along the Yadkin River have elevated water levels to the extent that
stream/floodplain dynamics and associated wetlands have been replaced by a lacustrine (lake) system.
Steep upland slopes are situated immediately adjacent to open surface water.
Surface waters within the embankments of Swearing Creek are subject to jurisdictional consideration
under Section 404 as "waters of the United States" (33 CFR 328.3). Bridge replacement should limit
the need for direct encroachment into open waters of Swearing Creek.
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Permits
Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 23 (33 CFR 330.5(a) (23)) has been issued by the COE for federal
agency projects which are assumed to have minimal impacts. Several other NWPs are available for
use, including NWP No. 26 for above headwater impacts and NWP No. 14 for minor road crossings.
In addition, minor impacts due to bridging and associated approach improvement are allowed under
General Bridge Permit (GP) No. 031 issued by the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District.
A Section 401 Water Quality Certification is required from DEM before issuance of a nationwide or
general permit. NWP No. 23 and No. 14, and GP No. 031 require prior notification by DEM before
certification can be issued. NWP No. 26 requires DEM notification only if wetland impacts are
greater than 0.13 hectares (0.33 ac).
Since the subject project is classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) guidelines, it is likely that this project will be subject to the Nationwide
Permit Provisions of 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 that 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 environment. However, final permit decisions are left to the discretionary
authority of the COE.
Mitip-ation
Projects authorized under the nationwide permit program usually do not require compensatory
mitigation based on the 1989 Memorandum of Agreement between the Environmental Protection
Agency and the Department of the Army (Page and Wilcher 1991). However, NCDOT's Best
Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be implemented, as applicable, in an
effort to minimise adverse impacts. Final decisions concerning mitigation will be coordinated with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
PROTECTED SPECIES
Federally-P-rotected Species
Species with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T) or Proposed Threatened and
Proposed Endangered (PT and PE) are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Candidate species (C, C2) do not receive protection under the
Act, but are mentioned due to potential vulnerability. The following federally protected and candidate
species are listed for Davidson County:
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Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) - E
Heller's trefoil (Lotus helleri) - C2
Schweinitz's sunflower is an erect herb, with one to several pubescent stems originating from a
crown and supporting lanceolate leaves. The plant, which produces typical "sunflowers", is
discernible in the field from other members of its genus by the presence of a tuberous root system,
tomentose to pilose leaf undersides, and harsh upper stems which arch upward in a candelabra-like
fashion (Kral 1983). Flowering occurs from September to frost. The species thrives in full sun
characteristic of relic piedmont prairies, successional fields, forest ecotonal margins, and forest
openings.
An on-site survey to determine presence or absence of the species was undertaken on October 24,
1993. All roadside margins and ecotonal fringes were visually evaluated. No sightings of the plant
were noted. This project is not expected to have any adverse effects on this species.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT.
Heller's trefoil is an erect herb with villous branches and stems and small, linear leaves. The flowers
are single, small and colored pink and yellow. Flowering occurs from June to September. The trefoil
occurs in dry woods and sunny clearings. This species has habitat requirements similar to those of
Schweinitz's sunflower. Availability of suitable habitat for this species appears to be lacking at this
site.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT.
State Protected Species
Plant and animal species which are on the State list as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special
Concern (SC) receive limited protection under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (G.S.
113-331 et seq.) and the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (G.S. 106-202.12 et seq.).
NCNHP records indicate no known populations of State listed species occurring within 1.6 km (1
mi) of the project site.
Based on field surveys and a review of available information, impacts to Federal or State listed
species are not expected as a result of this project.
VIII. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Due to the proximity of numerous residences and a business to the existing bridge, two citizens
informational workshops were held. Approximately 40 citizens attended the first workshop on
February 1, 1993 and 30 citizens attended the second workshop on June 23, 1994. Most of the
questions and comments involved raising the bridge grade to allow boat passage under the structure.
Other questions involved impacts to individual properties along the studied alternative alignments.
All citizens questions and comments were addressed at the workshops.
W. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate bridge will
result in safer traffic operations.
The project is a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and insignificant
environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or natural
environment with the use of current NCDOT standards and specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any existing land use plans or zoning regulations. No significant
change in existing land use is expected to result from construction of the project.
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. One business and one residential
relocation are expected with implementation of the proposed alternative (see Relocation Report in
Appendix).
It is the policy of the NCDOT to ensure that comparable replacement housing will be available prior
to construction of federally assisted projects. Furthermore, the North Carolina Board of
Transportation has the following three programs to minimise the inconvenience of relocation:
• Relocation Assistance,
• Relocation Moving Payments, and
• Relocation Replacement Housing Payments
or Rent Supplements
With the Relocation Assistance Program, experienced NCDOT staff will be available to assist
displacees with information such as availability and prices of homes, apartments, or businesses for sale
or rent and financing or other housing programs. The Relocation Moving Payments Program, in
general, provides for payment of actual moving expenses encountered in relocation. Where
displacement will force an owner or tenant to purchase or rent property of higher cost or to lose a
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favorable financing arrangement (in cases of ownership), the Relocation Replacement Housing
Payments or Rent Supplement Program will compensate up to $22,500 to owners who are eligible
and qualify and up to $5,250 to tenants who are eligible and qualify.
The relocation program for the proposed action will be conducted in accordance with the Federal
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-
646), and the North Carolina Relocation Assistance Act (GS-133-5 through 133-18). The program
is designed to provide assistance to displaced persons in relocating to a replacement site in which to
live or do business. At least one relocation officer is assigned to each highway project for this
purpose.
The relocation officer will determine the needs of the displaced families, individuals, businesses, non-
profit organizations, and farm operations for relocation assistance advisory services without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The NCDOT will schedule its work to allow ample
time, prior to displacement, for negotiations and possession of replacement housing that meets
decent, safe, and sanitary standards. The displacees are given at least a 90-day written notice after
NCDOT purchases the property. Relocation of displaced persons will be offered in areas not generally
less desirable in regard to public utilities and commercial facilities. Rent and sale prices of
replacement property will be within the financial means of the families and individuals displaced, and
will be reasonably accessible to their places of employment. The relocation officer will also assist
owners of displaced businesses, non-profit organizations, and farm operations in searching for and
moving to replacement property.
All tenant and owner residential occupants who may be displaced would receive an explanation
regarding all available options, such as (1) purchase of replacement housing, (2) rental of replacement
housing, either private or public, or (3) moving existing owner-occupant housing to another site (if
possible). The relocation officer will also supply information concerning other state or federal
programs offering assistance to displaced persons and will provide other advisory services as needed
in order to minimise hardships to displaced persons in adjusting to a new location.
The Moving Expenses Payment Program is designed to compensate the displacee for the costs of
moving personal property from homes, businesses, non-profit organizations, and farm operations
acquired for a highway project. Under the Replacement Program for Owners, NCDOT will
participate in reasonable incidental purchase payments for replacement dwellings, such as attorney's
fees, surveys, appraisals, and other closing costs and, if applicable, make a payment for any increased
interest expensese for replacement dwellings. Reimbursement to owner-occupants for replacement
housing payments, increased interest payments, and incidental expenses may not exceed $22,500
(combined total), except under the Last Resort Housing provision.
A displaced tenant may be eligible to receive payment, not to exceed $5,259, to rent a replacement
dwelling or to make a down payment, including incidental expenses, on the purchase of a
replacement dwelling. The down payment is based upon what the state determines is required when
the rent supplement exceeds $5,250.
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It is a policy of the state that no person will be displaced by the NCDOT's state or federally-assisted
construction projects unless and until comparable replacement housing has been offered or provided
for each displacee within a reasonable period of time prior to displacement. No relocation payment
received will be considered as income for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or for
the purposes of determining eligibility of the extent of eligibility of any person for assistance under
the Social Security Act or any other federal law.
Last resort housing is a program used when comparable replacement housing is not available, or when
it is unavailable within the displacee's financial means, and the replacement payment exceeds the
federal/state legal limitation. The purpose of the program is to allow broad latitudes in methods of
implementation by the state so that decent, safe, and sanitary replacement housing can be provided.
This program would be implemented, if necessary, as mandated by state law.
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is anticipated. The project is not expected to
adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
There are no publicly owned parks, recreational facilities, or wildlife and waterfowl refuges of
national, state, or local significance in the vicinity of the project.
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that if a federally
funded, licensed, or permitted project has an effect on a property listed on or eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given an opportunity
to comment.
The general project area was delineated by NCDOT staff architectural historians from the project's
aerial photograph. All structures in the general project area were photographed to identify any
properties over 50 years of age. The only structure over fifty years old is the bridge itself, a Pratt
Through Truss bridge.
Bridge No. 257 is the last Pratt Through Truss Bridge in Davidson County. This bridge is eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C for transportation and
engineering, respectively.
Since this project necessitates the use of a historic bridge and meets the criteria set forth in the
Federal Register (July 5, 1983), a programmatic Section 4(f) evaluation satisifies the requirements
of Section 4(f).
The following alternatives,which avoid use of the historic structure, have been fully evaluated: (1)
do nothing; (2) build a new structure at a different location without affecting the historic integrity of
the structure, as determined by procedures implementing the National Historic Preservation Act; and
(3) rehabilitate the historic bridge without affecting the historic integrity of the structure, as
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determined by procedures implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. Although it was
determined to build a new structure at a different location, the existing bridge would need to be
removed.
The project has been coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) whose
correspondance is included in the Appendix. Section 106 has been resolved and documented in the
form of a MOA between FHWA, NCDOT, SHPO, and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation (see Appendix).
A copy of the approved programmatic Section 4(f) evaluation is included in the Appendix.
In their January 31, 1994 letter, the SHPO stated that there are no known archaeological sites in the
proposed project area and it is unlikely that any archaeological resources which may be eligible for
the National Register of Historic Places will be affected. They recommended no archaeological
investigation be conducted in connection with this project (see Appendix for SHPO letter).
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives to consider
the potential impacts to prime and important farmland soils by all land acquisition and construction
projects. Prime and important farmland soils are defined by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service
(SCS). The SCS was asked to determine whether the proposed project will impact farmland soils and
if necessary, to complete Form AD-1006, Farmland Conversion Impact Rating. The completed form
is included in the Appendix.
According to the SCS, the proposed project will not impact any soils defined as prime and statewide
or local important farmland soils. The impact rating determined through completion of Form AD-
1006 indicates that the site's assessment and relative value score is 20 out of a possible 260. A higher
score would indicate that mitigation should be considered.
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, so it is not required to be included in the regional
emissions analysis and a project level CO analysis is not required.
The traffic volumes will not increase or decrease because of this project. The projects impact on
noise and air quality will be insignificant.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. If vegetation is disposed of
by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the
North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. This evaluation completes
the assessment requirements for highway traffic noise of Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Part 772 and for air quality (1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the National Environmental
Policy Act) and no additional reports are required.
A field reconnaissance study by the NCDOT Geotechnical Unit and an examination of records at the
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of
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Environmental Management, Groundwater Section and the North Carolina Department of Human
Resources, Solid Waste Management Section revealed one facility, Scott's Tackle Shop, that contains
underground storage tanks (USTs).
Scott's Tackle Shop contains six (6) USTs that he approximately 9.8 meters (32 feet) from the
centerline of SR 1396. Three (3) of the USTs, installed November 1982, are presently operational.
These USTs include: one (1) 250 gallon tank containing kerosene and two (2) tanks at 1000 and 8000
gallons containing gasoline. The additional three (3) USTs (550, 1000, 1000 gallons), installed
January 1964, are in place and have been filled with cement on December 1982. The UST system
also contains a delivery lime that does not lead to a pump handle. All USTs are of steel construction
with no cathodic protection and are registered with the Department of Environmental Management.
Scott's Tackle Shop is the site of groundwater incident #3302 filed October 1986. There are no
foreseeable environmental problems resulting from this groundwater incident.
A preliminary site assessment was completed by the NCDOT Geotechnical Unit on August 9, 1994.
According to this assessment, "remediation of this property will include, but may not be limited to,
removing the UST system, excavating contaminated soils and disposing of them in an approved
manner. The total estimated cost for this remediation will be approximately $50,000."
Davidson County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program but there is no
detailed study at this site. The amount of floodplain area to be affected is not considered to be
significant.
There are no practical alternatives to crossing the floodplain area. Any shift in the recommended
alignment would result in a crossing of about the same magnitude. All reasonable measures will be
taken to minimise any possible harm.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no significant adverse environmental effects
will result from implementation of the project.
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Resources and Community Development.
Department of the Army (DOA). 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Tech. Rpt.
Y-87-1, Waterways Experiment Station, COE, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Division of Environmental Management (DEM). 1989. Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient
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Health, and Natural Resources, Raleigh, N.C.
Division of Environmental Management (DEM). 1993. Classifications and Water Quality Standards
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Fish, F. F. 1968. A Catalog of the Inland Fishing Waters of North Carolina, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, Division of Inland Fisheries, Raleigh, N.C.
Hamel, P. B., H.E. LeGrand Jr., M. R. Lannartz, M. R. and Gauthreaux Jr., S. A. 1982. Bird
Habitat Relationships on Southeastern Forest Lands, USDA Forest Service Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-22.
Kral, R 1983. A Report on Some Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Forest-related Vascular Plants
of the South. Technical Publication R8-TP 2, USDA Forest Service.
Martof, B. S., Palmer, W. M., Bailey, J. R. and Harrison III, J.R. 1980. Amphibians and Reptiles
of the Carolinas and Virginia, UNC Press, Chapel Hill N.C.
Page, R.W. and L.S. Wilcher. 1990. Memorandum of agreement between the Environmental
Protection Agency and the Department of the Army concerning the determination of mitigation under
the Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) guidelines. Washington, D.C. 6 pp.
Potter, E. F., Parnell, J. F. and Teulings, R. P. 1980. Birds of the Carolinas, The University of North
Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Radford, A. E., Ahles, H. E. and Bell, C. R. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas,
The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Schafale, M. P. and Weakley, A. S. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North
Carolina: Third Approximation, N.C. Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation,
N.C. Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Raleigh, N.C.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 1981 (unpublished). Soil Survey information provided
by the Davidson County SCS office, North Carolina. USDA Soil Conservation Service.
Webster, W. D., Parnell, J. F. and Biggs, W. C. Jr. 1985. Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and
Maryland, UNC Press, Chapel Hill, N.C.
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION
FINAL NATIONWIDE SECTION 4(f) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
FOR FEDERALLY-AIDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS
THAT NECESSITATE THE USE OF HISTORIC BRIDGES
F. A. Project BRZ-1396(1)
State Project 8.2602401
T. I. P. No. B-2540
Description: Replacement of Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over Swearing Creek,
Davidson Countv, North Carolina
Yes No
1. Is the bridge to be replaced or

rehabilitated with Federal funds? ?
X
2. Does the project require the use of
a historic bridge structure which is

on or eligible for listing on the ?
x
National Register of Historic Places?
3. Is the bridge a National Historic
Landmark? Y
4. Has agreement been reached among the
FHWA, the State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO), and the Advisory Council
x
on Historic Preservation (ACHP) through
procedures pursuant to Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (N- HPA)?
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND FOUND NOT TO BE FEASIBLE
AND PRUDENT
The following alternatives were evaluated and found
not to be feasible and prudent:
Yes No
1. Do nothing x F-1
Does the "do nothing" alternative:
(a) correct the problem situation that
caused the bridge to be considered F x
deficient?
(b) pose serious and unacceptable safety ?
hazards? 1
Yes No
2. Build a new structure at a different ?
location without affectin the historic
integrity of the structure.
(a) The following reasons were reviewed:
(circle, as appropriate)
(i) The present bridge has already
been located at the only feasible
and prudent site
and/or (ii) Adverse social, environmental,
or economic impacts were noted
and/or (iii) Cost and engineering difficulties
reach extraordinary magnitude
and/o (iv) The existing bridge cannot be
preserved due to the extent of
rehabilitation, because no
responsible party will maintain
and preserve the historic bridge,
or the permitting authority
requires removal or demolition.
Rehabilitate the historic bridge without ?
aff-.cting`the historic integ ijy of the x
structure.
(a) The following reasons were reviewed:
(circle, as appropriate)
(i) The bridge is so structurally
deficient that it cannot be
rehabilitated to meet the
acceptable load requirements
and meet National Register
criteria
and/or (ii) The bridge is seriously
deficient geometrically and
cannot be widened to meet the
required capacity and meet
National Register criteria
M- LNTVIIZATION OF HARM
Yes No
1. The project includes all possible planning x F-I
to minimize harm.
2. Measures to minimize harm include the
following: (circle, as appropriate)
a. For bridges that are to be
rehabilitated, the historic
integrity of the bridge is preserved
to the greatest extent possible,
consistent with unavoidable transpor-
tation needs, safety, and load
requirements.
For bridges that are to be
rehabilitated to the point that the
historic integrity is affected or that
are to be removed or demolished, the
FHWA ensures that, in accordance with
the Historic American Engineering
Record (HAER) standards, or other
suitable means developed through
consultation, fully adequate records
are made of the bridge.
c. For bridges that are to be replaced,
the existing bridge is made available
for an alternative use, provided a
responsible party agrees to maintain
and preserve the bridge.
® For bridges that are adversely affected,
agreement among the SHPO, ACHP, and
FHWA is reached through the Section
106 process of the NHPA on measures
to minimize harm and those measures
are incorporated into the project.
3. Specific measures to minimize harm are
discussed below:
a. Prior to the demolition of Davidson County Bridge No. 257, NCDOT will
record the bridge in accordance with the Historic Structures Recordation Plan. The
recordation plan shall be carried out and copies of the record sent to the North
Carolina SHPO prior to the start of construction.
Note: Any response in a box requires additional information prior to approval. Consult
?Nationwide 4(f) evaluation. Not Applicable
COORDLv ATION
The proposed project has been coordinated with the following (attach correspondence):
a. State Historic Preservation Officer x
b. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation x
c. Local/State/Federal Agencies x
d. US Coast Guard
(for bridges requiring bridge permits)
SUMMARY AND APPROVAL
The project meets all criteria included in the programmatic 4(f) evaluation approved on
July 5, 1983.
All required alternatives have been evaluated and the findings made are clearly applicable
to this project.
There are no feasible and prudent alternatives to the use of the historic bridge. The project
includes all possible planning to minimize harm, and there are assurances that the measures
to minimize harm will be incorporated in the project.
All appropriate coordination has been successfully completed.
Approved:
Date Manager, Planning & Environmental Branch
NCDOT
Date ???ivisi A ator, FHWA
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Region Four
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
May 21, 1996
IN REPLY REFER TO
HO-NC
Mr. H. F. Vick, P.E.
Manager of Planning and
Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Raleigh, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Vick:
Subject: Memorandum of Agreement, Replacement of Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over
Swearing Creek, Davidson County, North Carolina, Federal-Aid Project No.
BRZ-1396(1), TIP No. B-2540, State Project No. 8.2602401
Enclosed is the Memorandum of Agreement for the subject project, which has been accepted
by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. This acceptance completes the
requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Council's
regulations.
Sincerely yours,
For Nicholas L. Graf, P.E.
Division Administrator
Enclosure
cc: Mr. David Brook, NCSHPO (w/enclosure)

M ar 11 NO

Advisory
Council On
Historic
Preservation
The Old Pbst Office Building
Iloo Nnnaylvania Avenue, NW, #809
Washington, DC 20004
MAY - 8 X96
Mr. Nicholas L. Graf, P.E.
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 4100
Raleigh, NC 27601
REF: Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over Swearing Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1396(1)
Davidson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Graf.
The enclosed Memorandum of Agreement for the referenced project has been accepted by the
Council. Implementation of its terns will complete the requirements of Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act and the Council's regulations. We recommend that you
provide a copies of the fully-executed Agreement to the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Officer and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact MaryAnn Naber at (202)
606-8534. We appreciate your cooperation.
Klima
Office of Review
Enclosure

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PURSUANT TO 36 CFR PART 800.6(x)
REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 257
ON SR 1396 OVER SWEARING CREEK
DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
TIP NO. B-2540, STATE PROJECT NO. 8.2602401
FEDERAL AID NO. BRZ-1396(1)
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that
replacement of Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina,
a property eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, will have an
effect upon the structure, and has consulted with the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Officer (SHPO) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 800, regulations implementing
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U. S.C. 470f); and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) participated in
the consultation and has been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA and the North Carolina SHPO agree that the undertaking
shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take in to
account the effect of the undertaking on Bridge No. 257.
STIPULATIONS
FHWA will ensure that the following measures are carried out:
Prior to the demolition of Davidson County Bridge No. 257, NCDOT shall record
the bridge in accordance with the attached Historic Structures Recordation Plan
(Appendix A). The recordation plan shall be carried out and copies sent of the
record sent to the North Carolina SHPO prior to the start of construction.
Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement by FHWA and the North Carolina SFIPO
and implementation of its terms evidences that FHWA has afforded the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment on the replacement of Bridge No.
257 on SR 1396 over Swearing Creek and its effect on historic properties, and that
FHWA has taken into account the effects of the undertaking on historic properties.
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NORTH CAMEM TATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER ATE
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATE
Concurring Party
ACCEPTED for DATE
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
APPENDIX A
Historic Structures Recordation Plan
for the Replacement of Bridge No. 257
Davidson County, North Carolina
Historical Background
A brief historical and physical narrative/description of Bridge No. 257
Photographic Requirements
Photographic views of Bridge No. 257 including:
Overall views (elevations and oblique views)
Overall views of the bridge in its setting
Details of construction or design
Format:
Representative color transparencies
35 mm or larger black and white negatives (all views)
4 x 5 inch black and white prints (all views)
All processing to be done to archival standards
All photographs and negatives to be labeled according to Division of
Archives and History standards
Copies and Curation
One (1) set of all photographic documentation will be deposited with the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History/State Historic Preservation Office to be
made a permanent part of the statewide survey and iconographic collection.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources _
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
January 31, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: H: Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Btanch
Division of Highwa rs
Department of ransp nation
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State 4storic Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over Swearing Creek,
Davidson County, B-2540, 8.2602401, CH 94-E-
4220-0497
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following
structures of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the
project:
Linwood-Southmont Road Iron Bridge (DV 521). On SR 1396 over
Swearing Creek.
Bridge No. 257 is the last Pratt Through Truss Bridge in Davidson County. From
our 1982 survey site file photographs, we believe the bridge retains its integrity
and appears potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
under Criteria A and C for transportation and engineering, respectively.
Please note removal of the bridge would constitute an adverse effect upon the
structure and measures to avoid -or minimize the adverse effect-will-be necessary.
This project is also subject to Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of
Transportation Act.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction. We, therefore, recommend
that no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
H. F. Vick
January 31, 1994, Page 2
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.
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cc: State Clearinghouse
N. Graf
B. Church
T. Padgett
PIEDMONT TRIAD COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Intergovemmentol Review Process
2216 W. Meadowvlew Road
Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
REVIEW & COMMENT FORM
The State Clearinghouse sent us the enclosed information about a proposal which
could affect your jurisdiction. Please circulate it to the people you believe need to be
informed.
If you need more information about the proposal, please contact the applicant directly.
The name and phone number of a contact person are listed on the attached
"Notification of Intent".
If you wish to comment on the proposed action, complete this form and return it to the
PTCOG office by February 3rd, 1994.
We will send your comments to the State Clearinghouse to be included in a
recommendation to the proposed funding agency.
State Application Identifier #94-E-4220-0497 Bridge Replacement- Swearing Creek
Commenter's Name & Title Norman Shronce, County Manager
Representing Davidson County Phone # [phone]
Mailing Address County Courthouse, Lexington, NC 27292

Date Signed /•
COMMENTS: (You may attach additional sheets.)
G%IALI 4%44;Kv
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A19A
Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary E H N F=1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director -
February 3, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Office of Policy Development
FROM: Monica Swihartf?Water Quality Planning Branch
SUBJECT: Project No. 94-0497; Scoping - NC DOT Proposed
Improvements to Bridge #257 Over Swearing Creek,
Davidson County, B-2540, SR 1396
The Division's Water Quality Section has reviewed the subject
scoping letter. The proposed bridge improvements would occur over
a section of Swearing Creek-which is classified C by the State of
North Carolina. The environmental document should discuss the
measures the NCDOT would utilize to minimize the potential water
quality impacts associated with construction and the long-term use
of the bridge.
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be
required for this project. Applications requesting coverage under
our General Certification 14 or General Certification 31 (with
wetland impacts) would require written concurrence. Please be
aware that 401 Certification may be denied if wetland impacts have
not been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
Questions regarding wetland impacts and the 401 Certification
process should be directed to Eric Galamb of this office at
[phone].
We appreciate having the opportunity to provide comments
on this project.
10503er.mem
cc: Eric Galamb
P.O. Box 29535, Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Office:
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ue After review of this project it has boon determined that the EMNR endfor
permit(s) aippro.&Is indicated ear coed to be obtained in
order for phis project to comply with North Carolina Low.
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
dsfi applrCatsoft. 1plorrnatton an0 guiallines mislive 10 These plans and permits are available from the Salle
Regional Office. Normal Process
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?ERMIM SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REOUIREMENTS )statutory two
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Permit to construct a operate wastewater treatment
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aysterts not d schatging into state surface watts. technical conference us" jo dare)
NPOES • permit to discharge into se&:e water and/or Application 1110 days afore begin activity On-stte inspection. 90.120 days
commit to operate and construct wastewater tec"ies Pm-appltcation ponferenee usual Additionally. obtain permr to
J orsctweing into state surface watts. construct wastewater trasirnent facility-grantee after NPDES Reply W,A)
fife. 30 pars after nectipt of plans or issue of NPOES
perrnill-hiCheirr is later.
Water Nee Peretit PreappltCStion technical conference usually necessary 30 days
(NIA)

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Application copy must be served on each adjacent ribsrian property 65 days
a49e and Fin Pareit owner On•siie inspection. Pre•appiiution conference usual Filling
may require Easement to Fill from N.C Department of (90 days)
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
J rerrut to construct it operate Air Pollution Abatement
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A open burning associated with subject proposal
cast be in eomptranct with 1SA NCAC 2D.Oei20.
Demolition of renovations of structures containing
asbestos msteria' must be in compliant with 15A W days
NCAC 2D OS2: which requires notification and reriovat NIA
prior to demolition Contact Asbestos Control Group
919 733.08" CK Oars)
Complex Source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.DS00.
lie Sedimentation Poliufion Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any (arid disturbinj activity An erosion A sedrmentaf,0
control plan Will be required It one or more acres to be disturbed Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Oustity Sect.l at least 30 20 days
days Wait be .nnrn a-mvit A fee of 1130 for the first acre and S20 00 (or er?? addrtrona' acct or an mus! accompany the Ian 30 ds st
The Se?imentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the rtftffenced LOCaI Ordinance: 00 days)
On site Inspection usual Surety bond filed with EHNR Bond amount
Shining Permit varies with type mine and num`,er of acres of affected land Any area 30 days
mined greater than one acre must be permited. The appiopnate bond (60 days)
must be received before the permit can be issued.
} North Carolina turning permit On-site Inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources It permit 1 day
exceeds 4 days (NIA)
Specrat Ground Cttararice Burning Permit • 22 On-site inspeclion by N.D. Division Forest Resources required -if more 1 day
Counlies In eoasla' N.C. with OrGank aoltd than five acres Of ground Clearing activities are Involved Inspections (NIA)
should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned.-
go 120 days
Oil Refining Facilities WA - (NIA)
It permit required. spptication 60 days before begin construction.

Applicant must hire N C. qualified engineer to. prepare plans. 30 days
Dim Sa!ety Permit. inspect COnstruC•'.:r cc-';'- .Onstruction is according to CHNR opprOv
ed plans. Way stso inquire ptimit under mosquito control program. And (60 days)
a act permit from Corps of Engineers An inspection of site is noees-
ta•y to rerify Il aid Cfs:sdicaGon. A minimum fct of &200- 00 must ae•
eoinj;any the a;pfics'ion. An additivna} processing foe based on a
--faro or file 1C'af Dro;ecf Cost Mid tt ree„iud .. r.r.n romotetion

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conditional that any welt opened by *ili operator s days

be piugped according to EKNR rules ations. P+tAi.

J Como"" Esokwalon ArnWt Application filed wft ENNR at Nast 10 days prior so Issue of oarmil to days
Appbcatron by littler. No standard appitmion torn. fWAt
State (ate Corm4mion Nernst Application tae based on structure sire is Harped Must tndude 15-20 days
Descriptions A &SWIrips of structure t proof of owrarship PuAi
of riparian Pow Y.
AM woof ouaaty Canurcalwn SUA i0 ors
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CAUA ?rnrefl for MAJOR dereioonant
5290.00 in must aeeofnpanr "Coon 55 days
(150 arse

CAUA ?amNt for MINOR de.alopfrment 8W.00 rat must accompany appliwien 22 days

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Sevanr pewelK monuments are touted in or nor the project area tf any r+oriuments need to be moved or dtstrored, phase notify.
N.C Geodetic survey, Sol 27697• Raleigh. N.C. MlI
Abandonment of any wells. K requirer, mast be in accordance with Title Isk Subehapter =,100.
Notifrcalron of the proper regional office Is nqutsled If orphan` underground storage tanks ttlSTSI are discovered during any escovatron operation.
I Compliance with 15A NCAC 2M 1000 (Constar Storrnrrattt RuttS) is nquirsd. 45 days
(NIA)
Otnr comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being Wain to tiff comment aultionly):

REGIONAL OFFICES
Ouestions regarding these permits should be'addiessed to the Regional Office marked below.
?Asheville Regional Office
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in Place
Asheville. NC 28801 Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville
NC 28301
[phone] .
(9191486-1541
?Mooresvitle Regional Office
•919 Forth Main Sticet• P.O. Boa 950 ?Ra'eiph Regional Office
3E%X Barren Drive
Suite 101
Mooresville. NC 28115 .
. NC 27609
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17041663-1699 1 733-2314
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OWashingfon Regional Office ?1'
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1424 Carolina Avenue m
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ngton Regional office
127 Cardinal Dave Extension
Wi.shtnQlon. NC 27889
• (91919--6641 Wilmington, NC 28405
(9191395.3900
January 18, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Policy Development /
'FROM: Jim Leumas
Dam Safety Engineer
Division of Land Resources
RE: B-2540, Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over Swearing Creek
Davidson County
State Project No. 8.2602401
Project Number 94-0497
My only comment with regard to the referenced project is
that erosion and sediment control measures must be installed in
accordance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973.

JKL/
cc: Mr. G. Douglas Miller, P. E'.
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Policy Development,
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 27, 1994
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 257
Creek, Davidson County, North
SCH Project No. 94-0497.
DEHNR
aW.? ZrZAt
on SR 1396 over Swearing
Carolina, TIP No. B-2540,
Biologists on the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC) staff have conducted a site visit on January 20, 1994 and
have the following preliminary comments on the replacement of
Bridge No. 257 on Swearing Creek in Davidson County. Our
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the North
Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 et seq., as
amended; 1 NCAC 25).
Swearing Creek is an arm of High Rock Lake. The fish
habitat in the area is good with an excellent fishery for
largemouth bass, white bass, sunfish, catfish, suckers, and
crappie. The bridge and its riprap approaches are fished heavily
_for these species.
We recommend that the bridge be renovated or replaced on the
existing location, with an offsite detour. Every effort should
be made to preserve the fisheries in the area of the existing
bridge, including any public or private access. We also request
that there be no instream work in the months of March, April, and
May to avoid interfering with fish reproduction.
In addition to any specific comments above, the NCWRC
requests NCDOT routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and
wildlife resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. The
NCDOT should install and maintain sedimentation control measures
throughout the life of the project and prevent wet concrete from
Memo Page 2 January 27, 1994
contacting water in or entering into these streams. Replacement
of bridges with spanning structures of some type, as opposed to
pipe or box culverts, is recommended in most cases. Spanning
structures allow wildlife passage along streambanks, reducing
habitat fragmentation and vehicle related mortality at highway
crossings.
If you need further assistance or information on NCWRC
concerns regarding bridge replacements, please contact David Cox,
Highway Project Coordinator, at [phone]. Thank you for
the opportunity to review and comment on this project.
CC: Randy Wilson, Nongame Section Manager
David Cox, Highway Project Coordinator
Wayne Chapman, District 6 Fisheries Biologist
Ken Knight, District 6 Wildlife Biologist
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
ATLANTA REGIONAL OFFICE
Parkridge 86 North Building
3125 Presidential Parkway - Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30340
FEB 2 31994
Project No. 2197 - NC
Mx. H. Franklin Vick, P. E.
Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
NC Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
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DIvISIGN OF
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HIGHWAYS,
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This acknowledges your letter dated February 8, 1994,
soliciting comments on the proposed bridge repair or replacement
project for Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over the Swearing Creek in
Davidson County, North Carolina. It appears that the improvements
will impact the High Rock hydroelectric development of the Yadkin
Project No. 2197 under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission. This development is heavily used for public
boating. Any new bridge piers in the project lake should be marked
for the safety of the boaters. Further, any abandoned bridge piers
should be removed completely or to a safe level below the boating
surface existing at low water.
truly yours,
Robert W. Crisp, P.E.
Director
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U.S. Oepartment of Agncuiture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
PART I tro 7e cot»ele.ed by =ede?l Agent/) I gate oVf -, vavalwt?on ?irceu.st
Lan Name at Proieet Ftoml'A itn/er Involved
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Does the site contain prime, unique, statewide or local important farmland/ Yes N?Q
f1f no, rye FP-0A doer not apply - do nor complete additions! pain of this form/. ? ,Idt

mgor Cractsl FarnuWe Lana in Govt. Juriw=an
C o? Acres: Z,? 5 Z 3 4 % 79, 4
Mam at na F.valua 34301 Srtent Used Marna at Loeai Site AWCmertt Srstats
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PART I11 (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Site A Alternatrv
Site a to stt
site C
Site o
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly
B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly
C. Total Acres In Site
PART IV (To be complomd by SCSI Land Evaluation Information
A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland O O -
S. Total Acres Statewide And Local Important Farmland O O
C. Percentage Of Farmland In County Or Laeal Govt Unit To Be Converted U O
0. Pereentage Of Formiand In Gavt- Jurisdiction With Same Or Nigher Ralatiw Value O C)
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PART V (To be completed by SCSJ Land Evaluation Criterion
Relative Value Of Farmland To BeConvet (Sca/eofOm 100Poirra)

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PART VI (To be compered by Federal Agency)
Sits Aaaaunte st Criteria /Thaws criteria are smaiined in 7 CFR 6S6.51bi Maximuns
Paints - I I
1. Area In Nonurban Use 15 -
2- Perimeter In Nonurban Use ?-

3. Percent Of Ste Beira Farmed ^ O
4, Protection Provided By State And Local Government Z?
S. Distana From Urban Builtua Area
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6. Distance To Urban Suwon Services - -
1. Size Of Present Farm Unit Comoaeed To Average
L Creation Of Nonfarmable Farmland
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9. Availability Of Fart Sucoort Services
1Q On-Farm Investments -? O O O °-
11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Suooort Services ?5 O C -
12, Compatibility With Existing AgHiculturat Use
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS ISO
PART VII (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V) 100
Total Site Assessment ( ram Parr VI above Ora local
site assem"enri 160 Zc ZD 7?

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260 _
Site Seleco:d: I Dm of Selection ^- ^ Ye: Q -- No ?
Ramon For Serection:
RELOCATION REPORT
E.I.S. M CORRIDOR FIDESIGN
MANAGER Ot ,?
RIGHT OF WAS' R'.jA+'?H
h1RR 2 01996
North xar?,,!u ffl?artment of'Transportation
N.C. DID. 0i; ?,,,_, lim,
AREA RELOCATION OFFICE
PROJECT: 8.2602401 COUNTY DAVIDSON Alternate A of 2 Alternates
I.D. NO.: B-2540 F.A. PROJECT BRZ-1396 1
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 257 OVER SWEARING CREEK APPROX. 10
METERS SOUTH OF EXISTING BRIDGE
E$TIMi TED pI5PLACEES INCOME LEVEL.
Type of
Dis lacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP
Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Families 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Businesses
Fa 1 0 1 0 Y Q)Cr:DWE,IJANG : DSS DWLL,L,QtG AVA L Anr F .. .
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Non-Profit 0
0 0
0 0 0 Owners Tenants For Sale For Rent
0 0 0-20m p $0-150 p o-eons p so rso p
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ArisWERAtr:......TTOrls T4onr p > so zso p 20-40M g iso-z<e 0
Yes No E lain all "YES" answers. 40-70M p 250-400 p 40-70M 14 250-400 0
X 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? 70-IOOM 1 400-600 p 70-180m y 400-600 p
X 2. Will schools or churches be affect by 100 up p 600 up p roo up 71 600 uP p
displacement? TOTAL 1 0 38 0
X 3. Will business services still be available after Wt1?tAiS R4s d b NuCtllt` .
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project? .
. .
3. BUSINESS SERVICES SIMILAR TO THAT AFFECTED
X 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, ARE AVAILABLE IN GENERAL AREA.
indicate size, type, estimated number of 4. SCOTT'S BAIT & TACKLE - COUNTRY STORE, BAIT &
employees, minorities, etc. TACKLE SHOP & OFFERS A PUBLIC BOATING ACCESS.
X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? 2 FULL TIME & 3 PART TIME.
!• 6. Source for available housing (list).
X 7. Will additional housing programs needed? 6. LOCAL REALTORS, LEXINGTON MLS, NEWSPAPERS
X 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered? & VISUAL SURVEY.
X 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc.
families? 8. WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
X 10. Will public housing be needed for project?
X 11. Is public housing available? 9. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE MAY BE SOME LARGE
X 12. Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing FAMILIES, SOME ELDERLY AND POSSIBLY A FEW
housing available during relocation period? DISABLED AFFECTED BY THIS PROJECT, HOWEVER

X 13. Will there be a problem of housing within ,
NO LARGE NUMBERS EXPECTED.
financial means?
X 14. Are suitable business sites available (list 11. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY.
source).
15. Number months estimated to complete 12. YES, AS INDICATED BY THE AVAILABLE HOUSING
RELOCATION? LIST.
14. SEE ITEM #6.
NOTE: AVAILABLE HOUSING LIST WAS COMPILED OUT OF AREAS 4 & 9 IN LEXINGTON MLS & D
OES NOT
INDICATE THE, TOTAL AVAILABLE HQUSING IN DAVIDSON QOVNTV,

H. ALAN ROTHROCK LClrL?' 03-19-96
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Relocation Arent
Date ?- -:: owed b Date
Form 15 4 it-d won
Original & 1 Copy: state Relocation Aaent
2 Copy Area Relocation Office
RELOCATION REPORT
North Carolina Department of Transportation
X? E.I.S. ? CORRIDOR FIDESIGN
AREA RELOCATION OFFICE
PROJECT: 8.2602401 COUNTY DAVIDSON Alternate B of 2 Alternates
I. D. NO.: B-2540 F.A. PROJECT BRZ-1396 1
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 257 OVER SWEARING CREEK APPROX. 10
» METERS NORTH OF EXISTING BRIDGE

ESTIMATED DISPLACEES .. ,
INCOME LEVEL .: .
Type of
Dis lacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP
Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Families 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 3
Businesses O O O 0 ;:.VALUE OF DWELidN. G» DSS D MUINGAVA]MARL.E .., ;. ,
Farms 0 0 0 0 Owners Tenants For Sale For Rent
Non-Profit 0 0 0 0 0-20M 0 so-ISO 0 0-20M 0 S O-150 0
:. ... .......... aaswii"... rrorrs . ` .. 20-40M 0 1W256 0 20-40M g I50-250 0
Yes No iain all rrywrr anmps 40-70M 1 250-100 0 40-70M 14 250-400 0
X 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? 1 400-600 0 70-IOOM 9 400-600 0
X 2.
............................ Will schools or churches be affect by lee up 2 600 up 0 loo urn 7 600 ire 0
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displacement?
4 0 38 0
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X 3. Will business services still be available after 1R>1?4AiRKs Res oqd b. Nurni?er >.
project?
X 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, 3. NO BUSINESSES, BASED ON THE PRELIMINARY
indicate size, type, estimated number of PLANS & INFORMATION, WILL BE DISPLACED
employees, minorities, etc.
X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? 6. LOCAL REALTORS, LEXINGTON MLS, NEWSPAPERS
6. Source for available housing (list). & VISUAL SURVEY.
X 7. Will additional housing programs needed?
X 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered? S. WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
X 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc.
fees, 9. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE MAY BE SOME LARGE
X 10. Will public housing be needed for project? FAMILIES, SOME ELDERLY AND POSSIBLY A FEW
X 11. Is public housing available? DISABLED AFFECTED BY THIS PROJECT, HOWEVER,
x 12 . Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing NO LARGE NUMBERS EXPECTED.
housing available during relocation period?
X 13 . Will there be a problem of housing within 11. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY.
financial means?
X 14. Are suitable business sites available (list 12. YES, AS INDICATED BY THE AVAILABLE HOUSING
source). LIST.
15. Number months estimated to complete
RELOCATION? 14. SEE ITEM #6.
NOTE: AVAILABLE HOUSING LIST WAS COMPILED OUT OF AREAS 4 & 9 IN LEXINGTON MLS & DOES NOT
INDICATE THE TOTAL AVAILABLE HOUSING IN DAVIDSON COUNTY.

H. ALAN ROTHROCK 6G? 3-19-96 3-o?D ?G

Relocation Agent Date Approved b Date
Form 15 4 Rmed M
Original & I Copy: StAte Relocation Agent
2 Copy Area Relocation office
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 3, 1994
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Melba McGee, O,f'1ffice of Policy Development
FROM: Monica Swihart, Water Quality Planning Branch
SUBJECT: Project No. 94-0497; Scoping - NC DOT Proposed
Improvements to Bridge #257 Over Swearing Creek,
Davidson County, B-2540, SR 1396
The Division's Water Quality Section has reviewed the subject
scoping letter. The proposed bridge improvements would occur over
a section of Swearing Creek which is classified C by the State of
North Carolina. The environmental document should discuss the
measures the NCDOT would utilize to minimize the potential water
quality impacts associated with construction and the long-term use
of the bridge.
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be
required for this project. Applications requesting coverage under
our General Certification 14 or General Certification 31 (with
wetland impacts) would require written concurrence. Please be
aware that 401 Certification may be denied if wetland impacts have
not been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
Questions regarding wetland impacts and the 401 Certification
process should be directed to Eric Galamb of this office at
[phone].
We appreciate having the opportunity to provide comments
on this project.
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATI
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR RO. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27011-5201
JAN-6
December 27, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manage 'r
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: B-2540, Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396 over Swearing Creek,
Davidson County, State Project 8.2602401
The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has
begun studying the proposed improvements to Bridge No. 257 over Swearing
Creek. The project is included in the 1994-2000 North Carolina Department of
Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in
fiscal year 1995 and construction in fiscal year 1996.
As shown on the attached location map, Bridge No. 257 is located on
SR 1396 in Davidson County. The existing structure crosses over Swearing
Creek.
The existing one-lane structure was built in 1927 and is 49.4 meters
long. It consists of two steel girder approach and spans and one steel
through truss span. The bridge deck is creosote timber over steel I-beam
stringers supported on a steel floor beam system. The substructure consists
of reinforced concrete spill through end bents and post and beam interior
bents.
The following alternatives will be studied for this bridge project:
- Do Nothing
- Rehabilitate the Existing Structure
- Replace the Existing Structure on Existing Location
- Replace the Existing Structure on New Location
If the structure is replaced at its existing location, an on-site detour
route will be necessary.
A review of the federal list for threatened and endangered species has
revealed that Schweinitz' sunflower occurs in Davidson County.
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R. SAMUEL HUNT I I I
SECRETARY
December 27, 1993
Page 2
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful
in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable,
please identify any permits or approvals which may be required by your
agency. It is desirable that your agency respond by January 28, 1994 so that
your comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact
Mr. Phil Harris, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone].
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NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
FOR PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF THE SWEARING CREEK BRIDGE
LOCATED ON OR 1396
Project 8.2602401 B-2540 Davidson County
A citizens informational workshop will be held on
Tuesday, February 1, 1994 in the Southmont Civic Center
located at the intersection of SR 1396 and NC 8 in Southmont.
This will be an informal open house workshop held between the
hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend may
do so at their convenience during these hours.
The purpose of this informational workshop is to present
information, answer questions and receive comments during the
early design stages of the proposed replacement of the
Swearing Creek Bridge (No. 257). Alternatives to be studied
for this proposed bridge project include rehabilitating the
existing structure, replacing the existing structure on
existing location, and replacing the existing structure on
new location.
Representatives of the Department of Transportation will
be available to discuss the proposed project with those
attending. Anyone desiring additional information about the
workshop may contact Mr. Phil Harris, North Carolina
Department of Transportation, Planning and Environmental
Branch, P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611 or by telephone at
[phone].
NCDOT will provide reasonable accommodations, auxiliary
aids, and services for any qualified disabled person
interested in attending the workshop. To request this
assistance you may call Mr. Harris at the above number
no ter than seven days prior to the date of the workshop.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 2761 1-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 19, 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmever
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Davidson County, Replacement of Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek on SR
1396; State Project No. 8.2602401; TIP No. B-2540; COE ID 199602465; DWQ Project
No. 94-0497.
Dear Sir:
The Corps of Engineers (COE) issued a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23
(Categorical Exclusion) for the subject project on August 13, 1996. This permit expired
on January 21,1997. The replacement of Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creek on SR
1396 is not scheduled to be let to construction until May 18, 1999. Consequently, the
Department of Transportation (DOT) needs to renew authorization for this work. An E-
mail was received on September 8,1997 from Cyndi Bell from the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) stating that NCDOT did not need written concurrence from them for this
project, assuming DOT can meet all the GC conditions. A copy of the NW 23, and the E-
mail from DWQ are attached for your reference.
Information regarding the project description has not changed since the
distribution of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) in a letter dated July 26, 1996. The bridge
will be replaced on new location approximately 10 meters (32 feet) south of the existing
bridge. Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge during bridge construction.
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Attached with this letter is an update of federally protected species for Davidson
County. Since coletion of the CE, the US Fish and Wildlife Service now lists the bog
turtle aWRiAal eagle for Davidson County. The DOT natural resources staff has
reviewed the project and information concerning the bog turtle and the bald eagle.
The DOT commits to an in-stream moratorium per the request of the NC Wildlife
Resource Commission during the months of March, April and May. The WRC comments
are found in the appendix of the CE.
The DOT requests that the COE reauthorize this bridge replacement project in
Davidson County under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23. Reissuance of 401 Water
Quality Certification by the Division of Water Quality is also requested.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Jared Gray at [phone], extension 329.
Sincerely,

W.D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Wdg?ig
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Len Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. D.B. Waters., Division 9 Engineer
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOEZTATION
)ANIfS B. HUNT )R P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
GOWANOR
September 11, 1998
MEMORANDUM TO: Gail Grimes, P.E., Unit Head
Consultant Unit
E. NoRRIs TOLSON
S ECRUA RY
Chris Rivenbark, Environmental Biologist (J'
FROM:
Natural Resources, Mitigation, and Permits Unit
SUBJECT: Water resources and protected species review for a Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Construction Consultation
for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 257 on SR 1396
over Swearing Creek, Davidson County; TIP No. B-2540-
State Project No. 8.2602401; Federal Aid No. BRZ-13960 j
ATTENTION: Stacy Baldwin, P.E., Project Engineer
Consultant Unit
REFERENCES: 1) Categorical Exclusion prepared by Ko & Associates, P.C.
dated May 1996.
2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Right-of-Way
Consultation prepared by NCDOT dated June 1998.
The following memorandum provides information to assist in the preparation of a
FHWA Construction Consultation for the proposed project. It addresses water
resources and federally protected species potentially impacted by the project and
serves to update the previously submitted Categorical Exclusion (CE) with respect to
these two issues.
WATER RESOURCES
Water resource classifications have not changed since the CE was prepared.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) best usage classification for Swearing Creek
(DEM Index No. 12-113) is Class C. Class C refers to waters suitable for aquatic life
propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture.
Hydrologic characteristics and existing aquatic communities of this water resource have
been described in the referenced CE.
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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 area.
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.
As of May 14 1998, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists three federally
protected species for Davidson County (Table 1). A description and biological
conclusion of "No Effect" was given for Schweinitz's sunflower in the referenced CE.
This biological conclusion "No Effect" remains valid for Schweinitz's sunflower. A
species description was given for the bog turtle was provided in the referenced Right-
of-Way Consultation. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has been added
since the completion of the referenced Right-of-Way Consultation. A specieF
description and biological conclusion is provided below.
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Clemmys muhlenbergii bog turtle Threatened (S/Ay
Haliaeetus leucocephalus bald eagle Threatened
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower Endangered

Note:
Threatened (S/A)(a species that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with
other rare species and is listed for its protection. These species are not
biologically. endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7
consultation.
Threatened (a species which is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable
future throughout all or a significant portion of its range).
Endangered (a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range).
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (bald eagle) Endangered
Animal Family: Accipitridae
Date Listed: 3/11/67
Bald eagles are found in North America from Florida to Alaska. The only major
nesting population in the southeast is in Florida, other nesting occurs in coastal areas
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of Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Migrants and rare nesting pairs do
occur elsewhere in the southeast.
Adult bald eagles can be identified by their large white head and short white tail.
The body plumage is dark-brown to chocolate- brown in color. Immature eagles lack
the white head plumage; the body plumage has a uniform brownish to blackish color
with blotchy white on the underside of the wings, belly, and tail. In flight bald eagles
can be identified by their flat wing soar. Adults range is length from 69-94 cm and have
a wingspan ranging from 178-229 cm.
There are several factors that affect an eagle's selection of a nest site. Eagle
nests are found in close proximity to water (within a half mile) with a clear flight path to
the water, in the largest living tree in an area, and having an open view of the
surrounding land. Human disturbance can cause an eagle to abandon otherwise
suitable habitat. Eagle nests are approximately 3 meters across.
The breeding season for the bald eagle begins in December or January. Fish
are the major food source for bald eagles. Other sources include coots, herons, and
wounded ducks. Food may be live or carrion.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
Suitable habitat in the form of large bodies of water with a clear flight path and
an open view of the surrounding land does exist within the project area. However, Tom
Henson of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stated that there were no known
bald eagle nests in the project area. In addition, a review of the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on September 20, 1998 indicated that there is no
known occurrence of bald eagle within 1.6 km (1.0 mi) of the project area. Therefore,
this project will not affect this species.
cc:
V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., Unit Head, Natural Resources, Mitigation, and Permits
Hal Bain, Natural Resources Supervisor
File: B-2540
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEE
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 199602465 County
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Property Owner/Agent NC DOT / Mr. H. Franklin Vick
Address Post Office Box 25201. Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-5201
Telephone No. 919-733-3141 ext. 314
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.) NC bridge replacement
of bridge #257 located on S.R. 1396. adjacent to Swearing Creek. near Feezor, in Davidson
County. North Carolina,
Description of Activity
Replacement of referenced bridge with new bridge at new location that will result in
annroximately 0.02 acres of imvacts to the iurisdictional waters of Swearinu Creel:,
X_Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
NWP 23 Regional General Permit or Nationwide Permit Number.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies
before beginning work.
By signature below, the permittee certifies an understanding and acceptance of all terms and
conditions of this permit. , ,
Regulatory Project Manager Signature
Date August 13, 1996 E cpiration Da
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.

PRE-DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION PCN
TO: US Fish & Wildlife Service
Asheville, NC FAX [phone]
State Historic Preservation Office
Raleigh, NC FAX [phone]
NC Division of Water Quality
Raleigh, NC FAX (919)7:13-9959
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Creedmoor, NC FAX [phone] '
1. ACTION ID: 200020291
2. APPLICANT: NCDOT/TIP 5-2540/Davidson County
3. DATE OF TRANSMITTAL: 12/13/99 (Monday]
4. RESPONSE DEADLINE(5 days from transmittal): 12/17/99 [Friday]
5. COMMENT DEADLINE(10 days from response deadline): 12/27/99 (Monday]
6. SEND COMMENTS TO: RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
RALEIGH, NC
ATTN: Eric Alsmeyer
FAX: [phone]
We are also forwarding the attached PCN to the Fish and Wildlife Service
for review and comment concerning any likely affect to any threatened or
endangered species or their critical habitat within those agencies'
jurisdiction.
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STATE or NaRTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.6. BOX 25201, RALMOH, N.C. 27.611-5201 DAviD McCoy
GovsRNoR S90WAKY
December 10, 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6509 F&Hs of the Nouse Road, suite 120
Italeigb, North Carolina 27615
Attention: Mr. EricAlsnaeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Davidson CouaW, Replscemgnt..of.Bridge No. 257 over Swearing Creak on SX
1396. COE Action Id. No. 199602465, WQC 401 Project No. 94.0497. Federal
Aid Project No. BRZ-1396(1), State project No. 9.2602401, TIP No. B-2540.
Dear Sir:
. NCDOT received a renewal for a Soetion 404 Nadouwide. Permit 23 (Categorical
Exclusion) for the subject project on Apil 12; 1999• Since. the date of application NCDOT has
realized -that it needs a NW 33 permit in addition to the NW 23.
In order to construct the bridge over Swearing Greek,- the contractor has requentod to use
temporary causeways to install the drillod shaft The temporary causeways will be built using,
Class I rip: rap, Temporary impacts to surface -watets:are .02 ha (.03 so.). A baekboe or a crane:
will be used to install the causeways, but no rn cal'equipment will cross the river.
We anticipate that 401 General Certification No. 3114 will apply to this work, and are.
providing one copy of this request along with a. completed Pre-construction Nodflwdon
application, the design drawings and a vicinity n V to the North Carolina Deparbuent of
Environmeat and Natural R+esoureds„ Division of'Water Qnslity for their review.
We also wticipats that Commentt from ihe North Carolina wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) concerning the NW 33 will be required prior to authorization by the
Corps of EnSineers. By copy of this ldkw and aemahnuA NCDOrT hereby requesu NCWR.C
review of ibis project for a NW 33. NCDOT requesm that NCWRC forward their comments to
the Corps of Engineers.

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Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, Manager
Project DevelopnumA and Environmental Analyses
WDG/j8
Enclosure
oo: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dormy, Division or Water Quality
Ms. 't'in Rountree. PS, Structum Design
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC,
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Program Development
Mai: Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins. PI., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. rohn Alford. P.B., Roadway Design
Mr. D. B. Waters, P.E., Division 91iaeer
Ms. Stacy Hartle, P.E., Project Plaunieig FDgineer
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2. MAILING ADDRESS! P O Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Ral® ah„ STATE: KC ZIP CODE: 27611-5201
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) : (WORK); 919-732-3141
d. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAM OR RESPCtUISLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore,_ P.1;
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOrOMPHI C MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE) :
COUNTY : ply-vidson NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Foazor
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Bridges 257 located-on SR 1396adjacent Co Swearing Creek near
reezar.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STRrJU4/RIVER: Swearing Creek
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin-Pee Dee
7a. I-S PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATZR CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA),' HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THS PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN'A NORTH.CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL COgdRN (ABC)?YESt ] NOM
7C. 19' THE PROJECT IS,LOCATED kYrHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 TOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT'IS THE LAND.USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION-404-PERMITS SEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE.ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES (X) NO ( ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INF69XXTION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY 09 401
CERTIFICATION): COE ACTION Id No. 199502463 was received on Aopri?lA22,
1999.
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT-REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF-ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES AF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
N/A
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FILLING; N/A EXCAVATION!
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL iGlQd' . TO U IMPACTED : N/A
10b. (1) 5TREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED,BY'THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF,
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH 'BEF?QRE"AND A1+"T R' ,RELOCATY0M
LNNOTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: NA PT
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WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACD AREA7, - N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF' PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE-USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
13. PURPOS2 Or PROPOSED WORK:
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): N/A
17. DOES THE PROJECT-INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [X) NO [J (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQl7IP"ENTS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT'?
YES [X) NO []
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN.AEVIENED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [XI NO U
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM,THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QURSTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH .
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST YOMZS STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TZLEPHONE [phone].
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PROPOSED ACTIVITY
INTO WETLANDS:
Fax.[phone] Dec 10 '99 10:59 P.08
ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
.a. WETLAND DELINEATION.MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR'NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTX XUBT BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INC3 EOUALS
50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET-OR THEIR EQUIVALENT,
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTAtXVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
INPACTED BY PROJECT.
C' IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED'BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF:THE DELINEATION LINE.
d,. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ZF•REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? rural
Z. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS P•ROP065P NETHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A q. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LBTTZR, IF APPLICABLE.

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