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Home My WebLink About20030494 Ver 1_Complete File_20030422 ?dwsWly? O 3o i /ri , / ' A'D?• l STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR October 27, 2003 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. John Thomas NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP 0 C T 3 1 2003 WATER QUALITY SECTION Subject: Request for modification to bridge replacement project over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County on SR 2770 (Bridge No. 194, TIP No. B-3462, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2770(1) State Project No. 8.2495001, Division Seven USACE Action ID No. 200320811 and 200320812 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing constructing the replacement structure associated with Bridge No. 194 over Buffalo Creek on SR 2770, east of SR 2719 in Guilford County. The NCDOT forwarded a permit application for this project to the appropriate regulatory agencies on April 18, 2003. Specifically, the NCDOT requested a Nationwide 23 (Categorical Exclusion) and Nationwide 33 for construction of this project from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The USACE issued Nationwide Permit No. 23 and 33 for this project on May 20, 2003. The pre-construction conference for this project was held on site on September 23, 2003. The permit allowed for temporary impacts to 0.107 acres of surface water during the construction of the interior bents. Since the issuance of the permit, NCDOT has decided to construct the proposed bridge in the same alignment as the existing bridge. This decision was based on the finding of a structural deficiency in the existing bridge that would preclude it from being used as a temporary bridge crossing while constructing the new bridge. The proposed new alignment would eliminate much of the temporary impacts associated with mechanized clearing and highground fill. No wetland impacts are anticipated from the new proposed alignment. Proposed temporary impacts of 0.107 acres to jurisdictional waters will remain the same. The proposed new alignment was discussed at the site meeting on September 23, 2003 where it was decided that a request for a modification would be necessary. Application is hereby made for a modification to the Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Permits (NWT) 23 and 33 and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Nos. 3403 and 3366. We are submitting new drawings showing the new proposed alignment and outlining the amount of impacts. The NCDOT will comply with all applicable NWP and WQC conditions and utilize Best Management Practices during the construction of the project. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (336) 256-2063. Sincerely, Mike Mills, Division Engineer cc: Beth Barnes, NCDENR-DWQ, Raleigh Jerry Parker, NCDOT Barry Harrington, NCDOT Mike Mills, NCDOT Division Engineer Mike Cowan. NCDOT Deputy Division Engineer Brad Wall, NCDOT Darrell Ferguson, NCDOT PDEA, NCDOT NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY - 935 . 7 J1? MJ2 . . 1 i Il 1 1 j 77 . Uo 2719 2772 r \ ? r \? EC SIT ' ¦ 2707 \ el 7 1 ? ? 7e ? MIN= Al" NCD®T DIVLSION OF HIGHWAYS VICINITY GUILFORD COUNTY PROJECT: &MS003 (B-3464) MAPS BRIDQE N0.194 ON SR 2770 OVER BUFFALO CREEK SHEET OF 10 / 17 / 03 BEGIN STATE PROJECT 8.2495003 U STA. 12 + 00.00 BEGIN F.A. PROJECT BRZ-2770(1) L- STA. 12 + 00.00 END STATE PROJECT 8.2495003 U STA. 32 + 80.00 END F.A. PROJECT BRZ-2770(1) L- STA. 32 + 80.00 2° \ s? SITE MAP SHEET OF 10/17/ SR 10 NC 61 GOOF DPMI0N OF HIGHWAYS GUILFORD COUNTY PROJEC rA2d95M (11-U62) BRIDGE NO. 194 ON SR 2770 OVER BUFFALO CREEK WETLAND PERMIT IMPACT SUMMARY WETLAND IMPACTS SURFACE WATER IMPACTS Site No. Station (From/To) Structure Size / Type Fill In Wetlands (ac) Temp. Fill In Wetlands (ac) Excavation In Wetlands (ac) Mechanized Clearing (Method 111) (ac) Fill In SW (Natural) (ac) Fill In SW (Pond) (ac) Temp. Fill In SW (ac) Existing Channel Impacted (ft) Natural Stream Design (ft) 1 22+35/24+70 -L- BRIDGE 0.132 TOTALS: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.132 0 0 Form Revised 3!22101 WORKPAD DETAIL (NOT TO SCALE) PROPOSED BRIDGE DECK N.W.S. ELEV=6,e FLOW \VLHJJ 1l nIr IV-AF QUANTITIES OF ESTIMATES VOLUME OF CLASS II RIP RAP= 493 yds 3 AREA OF CLASS it RIP RAP= 0.132 acres Estimate 1000 Tons Class 11 Rip Rap INSTRUCTION SHALL AUSEWAYS WILL E SAME TIME. WORKPAD I' - CLASS I RIP RAP) uy ncaw NY 91ffT NO. 1 T?? 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I -1 T .f ir.I . ; t l ? ? I l • ?r11- -'r - 0 l?i I .l• - I Vi: f ?. ? ? A- ? 1: .: _f r }."_ l t' r 1 . ; f .1 1 1 :tl 1.1 1 . 1 .? 1. 't la{ +,i r? ? 14 . a.?.'.,-?{.. r.: ?.?. L'_ ? ?-li ^i. .'t '?'? . '-I. 1 r l r M RNf °? STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR April 18, 2003 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27615 LYNDo TIPPETT SECRETARY WETLINUS1401 C?QOU APR / 'l)1);j I?'ATEI?QUALITY SEcTia? ATTN: Mr. John Thomas NCDOT Coordinator Subject: Nationwide 23 and 33 application. Guilford County, Replacement of Bridge No. 194 Over Buffalo Creek on SR 2770, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2770(1), State Project No. 8.2495001, TIP Project No. B-3462. Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above referenced project. We plan to replace this bridge by realigning SR 2770 north of the existing bridge, with traffic being maintained on the existing alignment. The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge approximately 210 ft (64 m) in length. The roadway cross section of the bridge will consist of two 12 ft (3.6 m) lanes, with an offset of 3 ft (1 m) on each side of the bridge. Bridge Demolition The existing bridge is composed of concrete, steel, and timber. There is the potential for components of the deck and substructure to be dropped into waters of the U.S. during construction. The resulting temporary fill associated with the concrete deck and substructure associated with Bridge No. 194 is approximately 80 yd3. This project can be classified as Case 3, where there are no special restrictions beyond those outlined in Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters and Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal. Temporary Causeways There will be 0.107 ac temporary impacts from the construction of temporary rock causeways in Buffalo Creek for the construction of Bridge No. 194. Temporaryrock causeways will be required for construction of the interior bents in order to provide for construction access. The causeways will facilitate the construction of drilled shafts. The 039494 1 causeways will consist of plain Class II rip rap topped with a layer of Class B rip rap. The rip rap will be placed on top of filter fabric. Restoration Plan: No permanent fill will result from the subject activity. The materials used as temporary fill in the construction of the causeways will be removed. Schedule for Construction of Causeways: It is assumed that the Contractor will begin construction of the proposed causeways shortly after the date of availability for the project. The Let date is July 15, 2003 with a date of availability of August 18, 2003. Removal and Disposal: The causeways will be removed within 90 days of the completion of the deck slab for the structure. The temporary rock causeways will be removed by the Contractor using excavating equipment. All materials placed in the stream by the Contractor will be removed. The Class Il rip rap that is removed may be used on end slopes where Class II rip rap is required at the discretion of the Engineer. All other materials removed by the Contractor will be disposed of at an off-site upland location. Federally-Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered, and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of January 29, 2003, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists one federally protected species for Guilford County. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has a status of Threatened (proposed for delisting). Threatened species are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A Biological Conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for this species as reflected in the attached CE dated February 2001. Regulatory Approvals Section 404 Permit: This 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 Nationwide 23 and 33 as authorized by Nationwide Permits 23 and 33 (FR number 10, pages 2020-2095; January 15, 2002). Section 401 Permit: We anticipate 401 General Certification numbers 3361 and 3366 will apply to this project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0501(a) we are providing two copies of this application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their records. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Matt Haney at (919) 715-1428. Sincerely, Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch w/attachment Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality (2 copies) Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design w/o attachment Mr. David Franklin, USAGE, Wilmington Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E., Division 7 Engineer Mr. Jerry Parker, Division 7 Environmental Officer Ms. Robin Young, Planning Engineer NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY 7935 ?„? i X72 •? 1 - ¦ 7/173 r i p e, r 2770 ? 7„9 L 2770 •. --E73/ R ECT\, SIT 2187 • ¦ e, ¦ 271 I! 2717 27 e ¦ VICINITY MAP NCD®T DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS VICINITY GUILFORD COUNTY PROJECT: 8.2195001 8-3462) MAPS BRIDGE NO. 194 ON SR 2770 OVER BUFFALO CREEK SHEET OF 5 1 / 15 / 03 1 END STATE PROJECT 8.2495001 L- STA. 32+50.00 END FA. PROJE T B 2770(1) -L- ST A. 32 + 0.00 BEGIN STATE PROJECT 8.2495001 L- STA. 12 + 00.00 BEGIN F.A. PROJECT BRZ-2770(1) -L- STA. 12 + 00.00 T? cy) ?o \\\o \ J BEGIN BRIDGE END BRIDGE 61 S1Z 2210 m? NCDOT R DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GUII,FORD COUNTY PROJECT: 8.2495001 (B-U62) SITE MAP BRIDGE NO. 194 ON SR. 2770 OVER BUFFALO CREEK SHEET OF S 1 / 15 / 0E WETLAND LEGEND ---WLB- WETLAND BOUNDARY PROPOSED BRIDGE WETLAND PROPOSED BOX CULVERT L ® DENOTES FILL IN WETLAND PROPOSED PIPE CULVERT 12'-48' ® DENOTES FILL IN (DASHED LINES DENOTE PIPES SURFACE WATER EXISTNG STRUCTURES) 54' PIPES & ABOVE DENOTES FILL IN ® SURFACE WATER (POND) SINGLE TREE ® DENOTES TEMPORARY FILL IN WETLAND WOODS LINE ® DENOTES EXCAVATION IN WETLAND ¦ DRAINAGE INLET ® DENOTES TEMPORARY FILL IN SURFACE WATER • • • • • DENOTES MECHANIZED ROOTWAD • •• • • • CLEARING --4. FLOW DIRECTION RIP RAP TB --- TOP OF BANK WE EDGE OF WATER O ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER OR PARCEL NUMBER C - - - PROP. LIMIT OF CUT IF AVAILABLE - - - PROP. LIMIT OF FILL ? PREFORMED SCOUR HOLE -? PROP. RIGHT OF WAY LEVEL SPREADER (LS) NG - - - - NATURAL GROUND - --PL- - PROPERTY LINE GRASS -TDE- TEMP. DRAINAGE SWALE EASEMENT -PDE- PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT -EAB- EXIST. ENDANGERED ANIMAL BOUNDARY -EPB- EXIST. ENDANGERED PLANT BOUNDARY ---,!------ WATER SURFACE Xx )Xx x x LIVE STAKES NC D® 1 C2) BOULDER DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS CORE FIBER ROLLS GUMFORD COUNTY PROJECT: &2496001 (B-3462) BRIDGE NO. 194 ON SR 2770 OVER BUFFALO CREEK I 3 OF S 1/15/03 WORKPAD DETAIL (NOT TO SCALE) PROPOSED BRIDGE DECK WORKPAD I' - CLASS I RIP RAP) N.W.S. ELEV=62 FLOW ROCK CAUSEWAY (CLASS 11 RIP RAP) QUANTITIES OF ESTIMATES VOLUME OF CLASS II RIP RAP= 487 yds 3 AREA OF CLASS II RIP RAP= 0.107 acres Estimate 723 Tons Class 11 Rip Rap WETLAND PERMIT IMPACT SUMMARY WETLAND IMPACTS SURFACE WATER IMPA T Site No. 1 Station (From/To) 22+14/24+34 -L- Structure Size / Type BRIDGE Fill In Wetlands (ac) Temp. Fill In Wetlands (ac) Excavation In Wetlands (ac) Mechanized Clearing (Method III) (ac) Fill In SW (Natural) (ac) Fill In SW (Pond) (ac) Temp. Fill In SW (ac) 0.107 Existing Channel Impacted (ft) Natural Stream Design (ft) TOTALS: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.107 0 0 NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GUILFORD COUNTY PROJECT 8.2495001 B-3462 Forth Revised 3x22101 SHEET (]F 1 /21 /2003 Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ? Section 10 Permit Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 23 & 33 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete section VIII and check here: ? 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: 11. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: North Carolina Department of Transportation Mailing Address: Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1548 Telephone Number: 919-733-3141 Fax Number: 919-733-9794 E-mail Address: gthorpe c dot.state.nc.us 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Page 5 of 13 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge No 194 on SR 2770 over Buffalo Creek 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location B-3462 County: Guilford Nearest Town: Osceola Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 194 over Buffalo Creek on SR 2770. Approximately 5 miles south of Osceola. Take NC 61 south out of Osceola. Turn right onto SR 2770. The project site is approximately 2 miles down SR 2770. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36"10'00"/79°35'00" (approximate) (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Property size (acres): 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Buffalo Creek 8. River Basin: Cane Fear (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: rural Page 6 of 13 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 over Buffalo Creek 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3462 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Guilford Nearest Town: Osceola Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 194 over Buffalo Creek on SR 2770. Approximately 5 miles south of Osceola. Take NC 61 south out of Osceola. Turn right onto SR 2770. The project site is approximately 2 miles down SR 2770, 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): see attached application (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Property size (acres): 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Buffalo Creek 8. River Basin: Cape Fear (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: rural Page 6 of 13 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: This project proposes to replace Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County. The bridge will be replaced with a new 210-foot (64 m) long bridge by realigning SR 2770 north of the existing bridge. The roadway cross section of the new bridge will include two 12-foot (3.6 m ) lanes with 3-foot (1 m) offsets. There will be approximately 770 feet (233 meters) of approach work on each side of the bridge. Guardrail will be installed where warranted. Traffic will be maintained on the existing alignment during construction. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Replacement of existing bridge with two 12-foot lanes with 3-foot offsets. The new bridge will be 210 feet long. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. No VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State Page 7 of 13 It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Approximately 0.107 ac of surface waters will be temporarily filled as a result of rock workpads 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within 100-year Floodplain** (yes/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** 1,1si caun impact separatcly anu iaenuty temporary impacts. impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill. excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage. etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains arc identified through the Federal Fimergcncy Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local Floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fema.gov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond. Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by LISACF, only). List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: Total area of wetland impact proposed: 3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: Stream Impact Site Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact* Length of Impact (linear feet) Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact Perennial or Intermittent? (please specify) Page 8 of 13 * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rin-ran. dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as U1' (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) (if Name applicable) ) Wat Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) I Temporary fill 0.107 Buffalo Creek stream List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging. flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 5. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): E] uplands F-] stream F-] wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts Page 9 of 13 were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Two alternates were evaluated for this project. Alternate 1 involved replacing the bridge in place with an on-site temporary detour. This alternate has a higher cost and longer construction time. Alternate 2 (Recommended) involves replacing the existing bridge on new alignment and maintaining traffic on the existing bridge. No permanent stream or wetland impacts will occur as a result of this project. Only minimal temporary stream impacts will occur. VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. No proposed mitigation. Page 10 of 13 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at (919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: IX. X. Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0 Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0 Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 0 Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ® No F If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ® No ? Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Page I I of 13 A Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 3 2 1.5 Total ..vuc I cxwuus uui ov ,uci pcrpenuicutar rrom near nanK of cnannel; Gone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. Not reauired XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes E] No Page 12 of 13 Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes 0 No XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). - " 'Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 13 of 13 Guilford County Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 Over Buffalo Creek Federal Project BRZ-2770(1) State Project 8.2495001 TIP No. B-3462 4 0 4!9 4 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS APPROVED: Date William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Date Nicholas Graf, PE Division Administrator, FHWA Guilford Counh Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 Over Buffalo Creek Federal Project BRZ-2770(1) State Project 8.2495001 TIP No. B-3462 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION February 2001 Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch By: 2-5 - UI A, Date Robin C. Young 015'-- '4' Project Planning Engineer _ J r ? - Date John Williams, PE Bridge Project Planning Engineer, Interim Unit Head Date Lubin V. Prevatt, PE, Assistant Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch PROJECT COMMITMENTS Guilford Countv Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 Over Buffalo Creek Federal Project BRZ-2770(1) State Project 8.2495001 . TIP No. B-3462 Commitments Developed Throush Proiect Development and Design Division 7 Construction, Roadside Environmental Unit, Structure Design Unit, Project Development & Environmental Analysis (Natural Resource Specialist) Bridge Demolition: Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition & Removal will be implemented during the construction of Bridge No. 194. The deck (and one pier) is composed of concrete. The rest of the substructure is timber piles with concrete caps. There is potential for components of the pier to be dropped into the Waters of the United States. The resulting temporary fill associated with this bridge is 80 cubic yards (61 cubic meters). Roadway Design Unit, Roadside Environmental Unit, Division 7 Construction Once construction of the new bridge and approaches are complete, the existing bridge and roadway approaches (the pavement) will be removed. The existing approach fill will remain and the area will be re-vegetated with appropriate plant species. Roadway Design Unit, Roadside Environmental Unit, Division 7 Construction Due to potential sedimentation concerns resulting from demolition of the bridge, where it is po:=..sible to do so, a turbidity curtain shall be included to contain and minimize sedimentation in the stream. Strict erosion and sedimentation controls must be maintained during the entire life of the project. Green Sheet Categorical Exclusion Page I of] Februan 2. 2001 Guilford Count), Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 Over Buffalo Creek Federal Project BRZ-2770(1) State Project 8.2495001 TIP No. B-3462 Bridge No. 194 is located in Guilford County over Buffalo Creek. It is programmed in the 2002-2008 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as a bridge replacement project. This project is part of the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP) and has been classified as a "Categorical Exclusion". No substantial environmental impacts are expected. 1. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS Bridge No. 194 will be replaced as recommended in Alternate 2 with a new bridge by realigning SR 2770 north of the existing bridge (see Figure 2). The replacement bridge will be constructed at approximately the same roadway elevation as the existing structure. The new bridge will be approximately 210 feet (64 meters) in length and 30 feet (9.2 meters) in width. A travelway of 24 feet (7.2 meters) will be accommodated, with an offset of 3 feet (1.0 meters) on each side of the bridge. Based on preliminary design, the completed project will provide a design speed of 60 mph (100 kmh). There will be approximately 770 feet (233 meters) of approach work on each side of the bridge. The approach roadway will consist of two 12-foot (3.6-meter) travel lanes and shoulder widths of at least 8 feet (2.4 meters). The shoulder widths will be 3 feet (1 meter) wider where guardrail is warranted. Traffic will be maintained on the existing alignment during construction. Since both of the studied alternates have similar affects on the environment. Alternate 2 is recommended for three reasons. First, it has a lower cost. Second, construction time is shorter. Third, realigning SR 2770 to the north does not directly impact the property of two residences located in the southeast quadrant of the project. The construction of the recommended alternate does not have the potential to cause substantial impacts to the local environment. The Division 7 Office concurs with the recommendation. The estimated cost of the project is $1.763.000 including $1.725.000 in construction costs and $38.000 in right of way costs. The estimated cost shown in the 2002-2008 Draft TIP is $945.000. H. ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS Based on preliminary design, a design exception will not be required for this project. III. EXISTING CONDITIONS SR 2770 is classified as a Rural Minor Collector Route in the Statewide Functional Classification System. Currently the traffic volume is 1200 vehicles per day (VPD) and projected at 2500 VPD for the year 2025. Approximately 5% of the traffic is dual tired vehicles (DUAL) and 1% is truck-tractor semi-trailers (TTST). The speed limit in the vicinity of the bridge is 55 mph (90 kmh). The road serves primarily local residential and agricultural traffic. The existing bridge was completed in 1956. The superstructure is a reinforced concrete slab on a reinforced concrete deck with steel I-beams. The substructure consists of both timber and concrete piles. The deck is 200 feet (61 meters) long and 20 feet (6 meters) wide. There are approximately 30 feet (9 meters) of vertical clearance between the floor beams of the bridge deck and streambed. There are two lanes of traffic on the bridge. According to Bridge Maintenance Unit records, the sufficiency rating of the bridge is 18.6 out of a possible 100. Presently the bridge is posted with weight restrictions of 18 tons for single vehicles and 21 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers. The existing horizontal and vertical alignments are considered fair in the project vicinity. The Traffic Engineering Branch indicates that three accidents have been reported during a recent 3-year period in the vicinity of the project. According to the Transportation Director for Guilford County, road closure would require some rerouting, but could be accomplished without major route disruption, if necessary. Duke Power has an aerial electrical service along the south side of SR 2770. AT&T telephone company has a cross country fiber optic cable crossing SR 2770 approximately 450 feet (137.2 meters) west of the existing bridge. 2 IV. PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES There are two "build" options considered in this document as follows: Alternate 1: Replace Bridge No. 194 with a new 210 foot (64 meter) long bridge at approximately the same location and roadway elevation as the existing bridge. Traffic would be maintained using a temporary on-site detour located to the south of the existing bridge during construction. The temporary detour bridge would be approximately 120 feet (36.6 meters) in length. Alternate 2: (Recommended) Replace Bridge No. 194 with a new 210 foot (64 meter) long bridge by realigning SR 2770 north of the existing bridge. Construct the replacement bridge at approximately the same roadway elevation as the existing bridge. Traffic will be maintained using the existing alignment during construction. An off-site detour was not considered due to Emergency Management Services (EMS). There is a fire station located nearby at the intersection of SR 2770 and NC 61. An off-site detour would cause major disruption to routes and delay the response time. "Do-nothing" is not practical; requiring the eventual closing of the road as the existing bridge completely deteriorates. Rehabilitation of the existing deteriorating bridge is neither practical nor economical. V ESTIMATED COST (Table 1) Recommended COMPONENT ALTERNATE I ALTERNATE 2 (on-site detour) (new location) Structure $ 410,000 $ 410,000 Bridge Removal $ 40,000 $ 40.000 Roadway &, Approaches $ 993,000 $ 1.049.000 Detour & Approaches $ 176.000 S 0 Engineerina, g Contingencies $ 231,000 S226.000 Total Construction S 1.850,000 S 1,725.000 Right of Way S 33.000 S 38.000 Total Cost S 1,883,000 ,000 $1,763 3 VI. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS A. GENERAL This project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic operations. This project is considered to be a "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and insignificant environmental consequences. This bridge replacement will not have a substantial adverse effect on the quality of the human or natural environment by implementing the environmental commitments listed in the Project Commitments sheet of this document. In addition, the use of current NCDOT standards and specifications will be implemented. The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No change in land use is expected to result from construction of this project. There are no hazardous waste impacts. No adverse effect on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of-way acquisition will be limited. No adverse effect on public facilities or services is expected. 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 will not impact any resource protected by Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The proposed bridge replacement project will not raise the existing flood levels or have any significant adverse effect on the existing floodplain. Utility impacts are considered to be low for the proposed project. B. AIR AND NOISE 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 project is located in Guilford County, which has been determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR part 51 is not applicable. because the proposed project is located in an attainment area. This project is not anticipated to create any 4 adverse effects on the air quality of this attainment area. The project will not substantially increase traffic volumes. Therefore, it will not have substantial impact on noise levels. Temporary noise increases may occur during construction. If the project disposes of vegetation 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. C. LAND USE & FARMLAND EFFECTS This project is located in a rural portion of Guilford County with few urbanized activities nearby. Those residences closest to the proposed alignment, will likely incur minor effects such as noise and dust resulting from the construction process, as well as from the temporary altered traffic pattern. However, these impacts should be minor. The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives to consider the impact of land acquisition and construction projects on prime and important farmland soils. North Carolina Executive Order Number 96, Preservation of Prime Agricultural and Forest Lands, requires all state agencies to consider the impact of land acquisition and construction projects on prime farmland soils, as designated by the US Soil Conservation Service (SCS). These soils are determined by the SCS based.on criteria such as crop yield and level of input of economic resources. Land which is planned or zoned for urban development is not subject to the same level of preservation afforded other rural, agricultural areas. While there is farmland adjacent to the road near the bridge, the design of the project may include the conversion of some small strips of farmland along the roadside due to the construction process. However, the impacts to existing farmland should be minimal, as the areas involved are adjacent to the road and represent very small strips of land. This project will not result in the substantial loss of any federally or state designated prime. unique, or important farmland soils. In addition. this project is not located on a federally or state designated scenic river. D. HISTORICAL EFFECTS & ARCHAEOLOGICAL EFFECTS The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reviewed the subject project. They determined that a historic architectural survey would not be required. However. there is an Area of' Potential Effect (APE) in the vicinity of the project. prehistoric lithic site (3 1 GF202). It was determined this site will not be affected. The SHPO states the project is not likely to affect any resources of'historical significance (see letter dated September 12. 2000). E. NATURAL RESOURCES PHYSICAL RESOURCES Regional Characteristics Guilford County lies in the Piedmont Physiographic Province. Land in the project study area is characterized as relatively flat. The project is located in a rural area of Guilford County surrounded by cropland and residential houses. The project study area is located approximately 650 feet (198 meters) above mean sea level. Soils Three mapped soil units are located in the project study area and includes: Congaree loam, 0-2% slopes; Enon fine sandy loam, 2-6% slopes; and Cecil sandy loam, 10-15% slopes. Congaree loam, 0-2% slopes, is a nearly level, well drained- soil on long, narrow flood plains. Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is high, and the shrink-swell potential is low. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of about 2 '/z to 4 feet (0.8-1.2 meters) late in winter and early in spring. These soils are frequently flooded for brief periods. Congaree loam, 0- 2% slopes, is a non-hydric soil. Enon fine sandy loam, 2-6% slopes, is a well drained soil on broad, smooth interstream divides on uplands. Permeability is slow, available water capacity is low, and the shrink-swell potential is high. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of 1 to 2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). Enon fine sandy loam. 2-6% slopes, is a non-hydric soil. Cecil sandy loam, 10-15% slopes, is a well drained soil on narrow side slopes on uplands. Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is medium, and the shrink-swell potential is moderate. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet (1.8 meters). Cecil sandy loam, 10-15% slopes, is a non-hydric soil. Water Resources This section contains information concerning those water resources likely to be impacted by the project. Water resource information encompasses the resources' relationship to major water systems. its physical aspects, Best Usage Classification, and water quality of the resources. Probable impacts to these water bodies are also discussed, as are means to minimize impacts. Subbasin Characteristics Water resources located within the project study area lie in the Haw River and Jordan Reservoir Watershed (Subbasin 03-06-02) of the Cape Fear River Drainage Basin (N.C. Hydrologic Unit 03030002). The Cape Fear River Basin is the largest river basin in the state. covering 9.149 square miles [23.700 square km] (NCDEHNR, 1995). 6 Stream Characteristics The proposed project crosses Buffalo Creek. Buffalo Creek at the project site is approximately 70 feet (21.3 meters) wide. The depth is approximately 3 feet (0.9 meters). The substrate consists of sand, silt, and clay. Best Usage Classification Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the NCDENR (2000). The best usage classification of Buffalo Creek (Index No. 16-11-14) is C NSW. Class C waters are suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture. Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) is a supplemental classification intended for waters needing additional nutrient management due to their being subject to excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation. No water resources classified as High Quality Waters (HQW's), Water Supplies (WS-1 or WS-II), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW's) are located within 1.0 mile (1.6 km) of the project study area. Water Quality The DWQ has initiated a whole basin approach to water quality management for the 17 river basins within the state. To accomplish this goal the DWQ collects biological, chemical, and physical data that can be used in basinwide assessment and planning. Specific river basins within North Carolina are intensively sampled for benthic macroinvertebrates. The macroinvertebrates are a good indicator of water quality because of their sensitivity to subtle environmental changes, mobility (as compared to fish), diversity, and relatively long life cycle. The overall species richness and presence of indicator organisms help to assess the health of streams and rivers. River basins are reassessed every five years to detect changes in water quality and facilitate the NPDES permit review. The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) monitors ambient water quality by sampling at fixed sites for selected benthic macroinvertebrate organisms that are sensitive to water quality conditions. Criteria have been developed to assign bioclassifications based on the number of taxa present in the intolerant groups Ephemeroptera. Plecoptera, and Trichoptera (EPTs). There were no BMAN monitoring sites in the project vicinity. Point sources refer to discharges that enter surface water through a pipe, ditch, or other defined points of discharge. The term most commonly refers to discharges associated with wastewater treatment plants. Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Any discharger is required to register for a permit. There are no NPDES sites located within 1.0 mile (1.6 km) of the project study area. Non-point source refers to runoff that enters surface waters through stormwater flow or no defined point of discharge. There are many types of land use activities that can serve as sources of non-point source pollution including land development, construction. crop production. animal 7 feeding lots, failing septic systems. landfills, roads. and parking lots. Sediment and nutrients are major pollution-causing substances associated with non-point source pollution. Others include fecal coliform bacteria, heavy metals. oil and grease, and any other substance that may be washed off the ground or removed from the atmosphere and carried into surface waters. Excluding road runoff and cropland runoff, there were no identifiable non-point sources that could be observed during the site visit. Anticipated Impacts to Water Resources Potential impacts to water resources in the project study area are dependent upon final construction limits. Roadway construction in Buffalo Creek will result in water quality impacts. The proposed project will bridge Buffalo Creek and result in both temporary and permanent impacts. Clearing and grubbing activities near the creek may result in soil erosion leading to increased sedimentation and turbidity. These effects may extend downstream for considerable distance with decreasing intensity. Removal of streamside vegetation will have a negative effect on water quality. The vegetation typically shades the water's surface from sunlight, thus moderating water temperature. The removal of streamside canopy during construction will result in fluctuating water temperatures. An increase in water temperature results in a decrease in dissolved oxygen because warmer water holds less oxygen. Streambank vegetation also stabilizes streambanks and reduces sedimentation by trapping soil particles. Construction activities adjacent to water resources increase the potential for toxic compounds (gas, oil, and highway spills) to be carried into nearby water resources via precipitation, sheet flow, and subsurface drainage. Increased amounts of toxic materials can adversely alter the water quality of any water resource, thus impacting its biological and chemical functions. Indirect impacts to surface waters may extend both upstream and downstream of the project study area. Indirect impacts may include isolated changes in flooding regime, discharge. erosion. and sedimentation patterns. In order to minimize impacts to water resources in the entire impact area. NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP's) for the Protection of Surface Waters must be strictly enforced during the entire life of the project. The NCDOT, in cooperation with the DWQ. has developed a sedimentation control program for highway projects which adopts formal BMP's for the protection of surface waters. The project study area is located within the piedmont and crosses a perennial stream. BIOTIC RESOURCES Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This section describes those ecosystems encountered in the study area, as well as the relationships between fauna and flora within these ecosystems. Composition and distribution of biotic communities throughout the project area are reflective of topography. hydrologic influences, and past and present land uses. 8 Descriptions of the terrestrial systems are presented in the context of plant community classifications. Dominant flora and fauna likely to occur in each community are described and discussed. Fauna observed during field investigations are denoted with an asterisk (*). Scientific nomenclature and common names (when applicable) are provided for each animal and plant species described. Subsequent references to the same organism will include the common name only. Plant community descriptions are based on a classification system utilized by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) (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). Habitats 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 (Fish. 1960; Martof et al., 1980; Webster et al., 1985; Rohde et al., 1994: Potter et al., 1980). Terrestrial Communities Three terrestrial communities are identifiable in the project study area: maintained/disturbed community, alluvial forest, and mixed hardwood forest. Maintained/Disturbed Community This community encompasses four types of habitats that have recently been or are currently impacted by human disturbance: roadside shoulder, fallow/abandoned field, maintained yard, and cropland. Roadside shoulder is a regularly maintained habitat that is kept in a low-growing, early successional state. Herbs, grasses, and vines located here include fescue (Festuca sp.). ragweed (Ambrosia sp.), cross vine (Anisostichus capreolata), poison ivy (Rhus radicans), muscadine grape (G'itis rotundifolia), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica), white clover (Trifolium repens). greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox), goldenrod (Solidago sp.), bush clover (Lespedeza sp.), common plantain (Plantago rugelii). English plantain (Plantago lanceolata), sneeze-weed (Helenium sp.). trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), daisy fleabane (Erigeron sp.), crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum), nightshade (Solarium sp.), path rush (Juncus tenuis), Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota), dwarf dandelion (lirigia sp.), strawberry (Fragaria sp.), Joe-pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum). kudzu (Pueraria lobata). Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus guinyuefi)lia). and bead grass (Paspalum sp.). Fallow/abandoned field is located in southwest quadrant of the project study area. During the field survey, it was observed that this area could have been a havfield and was harvested recently, but the crop could not be identified. Herbs, grasses, and vines located adjacent to and in the fallow/abandoned field include goldenrod, black needle rush (Juncus effuses), path rush, bush clover, ragweed, fescue. hay, crimson clover. Japanese honeysuckle, and evening primrose 9 (Oenothera sp.). Maintained yard is also a regularly maintained habitat. Herbs and grasses located here include fescue. English plantain, and bush clover. Cropland is located in the northeast quadrant of the project study area. Species located here include corn (Zea mays). Alluvial Forest This community is located adjacent to Buffalo Creek in the southwest, northeast, and northwest quadrants of the project study area. This area shows evidence of overbank flooding with water-stained leaves and sediment on leaves. Herbs, grasses, and vines located here include panic grass (Panicum sp.), ivy (Hedera helix), catbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), poison ivy, Virginia creeper, violet (Ltola sp.), wingstem (Actinomeris alternifolia), jewel-weed (Impatiens capensis), false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), cross vine, passion-flower (Passiflora sp.), sedge (Carex sp.). Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum), Solomon's seal (Polygonatum sp.), Christmas fern (Polvstichum acrostichoides), and grapefern (Botrychium sp.). Shrub and tree species located here include river birch (Betula nigra), sugar maple (Aces saccharum), tag alder (Alnus serrulata), ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), white oak (Ouercus alba), hackbeny (Celtis laevigata), privet (Ligustrum .sinense), box elder (Ater negundo), silver maple (Aces saccharinum), holly (Ilex opaca). black haw (Y'iburnum prunifolium), and spice bush (Lindera benzoin). Mixed Hardwood Forest This community is located adjacent to the alluvial forest and in thickets along SR 2770 (Huffine Mill Road). The herbaceous and vine layer was dominated by Japanese honeysuckle. wingstem, poison ivy, trumpet creeper. Virginia creeper, butterfly-weed (Asclepias tuberose). and milkweed (,9sclepias sp.). Shrub and tree species observed here include winged elm (Ulmus alata), mimosa (Albi_ia julibrissin). beech (Fagus grandifolia), sugar maple, Virginia pine (Pines virginiana). winged sumac (Rhus copallina), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). willoNA' oak (Quercus phellos). juneberry (Amelanchier arborea), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tzdipifera). blackberry (Rebus sp.). sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), flowering dogwood (Corpus floridu). sassafras (Sassafras albidum), red maple (Ater rubrum). black cherry (Prunus serotinu), green ash. American elm ( Ulmus americans), dogwood (Corpus amomum). red cedar (.Juniperus virginiana), sweetgum. southern red oak (Ouercus falcate), red oak (Ouercus rubru). pecan (Caryu illinoensis), smooth sumac (Rhus glabra), red mulberry (Morus ruhra). mockemut (Caryu tornentosa). and blackjack oak (Ouercus marilandica). Faunal Component Much of the wildlife in the project area likely use various communities for forage, cover, and nesting habitat. Many species are highly adaptive and may utilize the edges of forests and clearings. In addition, many species utilize both aquatic and terrestrial habitats, such that both 10 are required for survival and reproduction. The raccoon* (Procyon lotor) is a carnivore often observed along wetland habitats to moist forests as well as urban areas. A raccoon track was observed in the alluvial forest. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are occasionally observed along broken areas of mixed young forests, old fields, and crop lands. These two ubiquitous species are often observed as roadkill on adjacent roadways. The least shrew (Crvptotis parva), eastern harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys humulis), and hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) frequent disturbed or open areas dominated by herbaceous vegetation which provide foraging and nesting habitat. Eastern cottontails (Sylvilagus floridanus) prefer brushy edges where they primarily feed on woody perennials. Mammals commonly occurring in forested habitats include southern short-tailed shrew (Blarina carolinensis), gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), and white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus). Shrews and smaller mice prefer forests with a thick layer of leaf litter. Eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) and five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus) inhabit open habitats with plenty of sunlight. The slimy salamander (Plethodon glutinosus) inhabits woodlands where they are known to forage at night and spend the day in burrows under logs, stones. and leaf litter. The spring peeper (Hyla crucifer) inhabits woodlands where it may be observed under forest litter or brushy undergrowth. Eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina) are commonly observed throughout forested habitats where they feed on plants and small animals. Rat snakes* (Elaphe obsoleta) inhabit upland hardwood forests, pocosins, river swamps and lowlands, fields, and barns and other buildings. A rat snake was observed as roadkill on SR 2770 (Huffine Mill Road). Several bird species were present in the project study area and were identified by sight or call. They include the cardinal* (Cardinalis cardinalis), mourning dove* (Zenaida macroura), red-tailed hawk* (Buteo jamaicensis), Carolina wren* (Thryothorus ludovlcianus), turkey vulture* (Cathartes aura), American robin* (Turdus migratorius), common crow* (Cor•rus bruchvrhynchos), red-eyed vireo* (Vireo olivaceus), mockingbird* (Mimus polyglottos), and tufted titmouse* (Parus bicolor). Aquatic Communities One aquatic community type. piedmont perennial stream, is located in the project study area. Physical characteristics of the surface waters and condition of the water influence the faunal composition of the aquatic communities. Perennial streams support an assemblage of fauna that require a constant source of flowing water. as compared to intermittent or standin<` water. Amphibians and reptiles commonly observed in and adjacent to moderately sized perennial streams in rural areas may include northern dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus), three lined salamander (Eurycea guttolineata), green frog (Rana clan itan.s), pickerel frog- (R. palustris). and northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon). Ronald Small (Assistant Fishery Biologist) of the Wildlife Resources Commission. Division of Inland Fisheries. confirmed that Buffalo Creek provides habitat for redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus) and green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellzi.s). Buffalo Creek also provides habitat for redfin pickerel (Esox americanus), warmouth (Lepomis gulosus). rosyside dace (Clinostomus funduloides), shiners (Cyprinella sp.). bluehead chub (Nocomis leptocephalus). creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus), other sunfish (Lepomis sp.), brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus), and margined madtom (Noturus insignis). Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Resources Construction of the subject project will have various impacts on the biotic resources described. Any construction related activities in or near these resources have the potential to impact biological functions. This section quantifies and qualifies impacts to the natural resources in terms of the ecosystems affected. Temporary and permanent impacts are considered here as well. Calculated impacts to terrestrial communities reflect the relative abundance of each community (Table 2). Project construction will result in the clearing and degradation of portions of these communities. Estimated impacts are derived using the entire ROW width of 80 feet (24 meters) and project length. Usually, project construction does not require the entire ROW width; therefore, actual impacts may be considerably less. Table 2. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities. Community Alternate 1 Alternate 2 In Place Replacement Temporary Detour New Alignment Maintained/Disturbed 0.21 (0.08) 0.98 (0.40) 0.92 (037) Alluvial Forest 0.09 (0.04) 0.06 (0.02) 0.17 (0.07) Mixed Hardwood Forest 0.41 (0.17) 0.63 (0.25) 1.08 (0.44) Total (see notes) 0.71 (0.29) 1.67 (0.67) 2.17 (0.88) Notes: • Values are cited in acres (hectares) • Total impacts may not equal the sum impacts associated with each specific community due to rounding of significant digits. • Alternate I In Place Replacement values indicate permanent impacts associated with the removal and replacement of Bridge No. 194 and adjacent roadway approaches. • Alternate 1 Temporary, Detour values indicate temporary impacts associated with the placement and subsequent removal of the temporary bridge and roadway approaches. • Alternate 2 New Alignment values indicate permanent impacts associated with the ne%y alignment of SR 2770 and replacement bridge and the removal of Bridge No. 194 and adjacent roadway approaches. The biotic communities found within the project area will be altered as a result of project construction. Terrestrial communities serve as nesting, foraging. and shelter habitat for fauna. A majority of the project study area is located in maintained/disturbed habitat and mixed hardwood forest. The maintained/disturbed areas are currently in a highly altered state and plants and 12 animals here are well adapted to disturbed conditions. Flora and fauna occurring in the disturbed community are common throughout North Carolina because of their ability to persist in disturbed habitats. Moreover, similar additional disturbed habitats will be re-established after project construction. The mixed hardwood forest is relatively undisturbed and serves as nesting, foraging. and shelter habitat for faunal organisms. Clearing and conversion of forested land for roadway development eliminates nesting. foraging, and shelter habitat for faunal organisms. Many forested systems offer all of the necessary components (i.e. food, water, cover) to support vertebrate species. The loss of this habitat will displace animals from this area as they search for additional habitat. This may concentrate animals into a smaller area, which can cause degradation of remaining habitat and increased mortality due to disease, predation, and starvation. Individual mortalities are likely to occur to terrestrial animals (moles, shrews, snakes, etc.) from construction machinery used during clearing activities. Construction activities will impact the water resources located in the project area as well as those downstream. Increased sedimentation and siltation is often directly attributable to construction activities. The suspended particles will clog the feeding mechanisms of benthic organisms, fish, and amphibians. These impacts eventually are magnified throughout the food chain and ultimately affect organisms located in higher trophic levels. Strict erosion and sedimentation controls must be maintained during the entire life of the project. Construction activities often affect water level and flow due to interruption and/or additions to surface and groundwater flow. The change in water level may severely impact spawning activities of mobile and sessile organisms. Construction runoff and highway spills may result in mortality to aquatic species inhabiting the water resources located in the project area. Quantitative differences with regard to cumulative impacts in the proposed impact width exist between alternatives. Alternative 2 has reduced quantitative cumulative biotic community impacts when compared to Alternative 1. JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES This section provides descriptions, inventories, and impact analysis pertinent to two important issues--Waters of the United States and Protected and Rare Species. Waters of the United States Surface waters and jurisdictional wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters of the United States," under 33 CFR §328.3(a). Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR §328.3(b), are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support. a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated conditions. Surface waters are waters used in interstate or foreign commerce, waters subject to the ebb and flow of tides, all interstate waters including interstate wetlands, and 13 all other waters such as intrastate lakes. rivers. and streams. Any action that proposes to place fill material into these areas falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. 1344). Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters Buffalo Creek is considered a jurisdictional surface water under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This stream is thoroughly described in the Stream Characteristics section (page 7). Potential jurisdictional wetland communities were examined pursuant to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. The manual is a technical guideline for wetlands. According to the manual, an area is considered a wetland if three parameters. hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydrologic characteristics concurrently exist. Based upon the results of the field investigation, the project area contains no jurisdictional wetlands. Summary of Anticipated Impacts The proposed project will cross jurisdictional surface waters. Buffalo Creek is proposed to be bridged. Approximately 80 feet (24 meters) of Buffalo Creek is located in the ROW of the In Place Replacement associated with Alternate 1 and the New Alignment associated with Alternate 2. Approximately 60 feet (18 meters) of Buffalo Creek is located in the ROW of the Temporary Detour associated with Alternate 1. The amount of surface water impacts may be modified by any changes in roadway design. There is the potential for components of the deck and substructure to be dropped into the waters of the U.S. during construction. The resulting temporary fill associated with the concrete deck and substructure associated with Bridge No. 194 is approximately 80 yd3 (61 m3). This project can be classified as Case 3, where there are no special restrictions beyond those outlined in Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters and Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal. Permits Impacts to surface waters are anticipated from project construction. In accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a permit will be required from the COE for discharge of dredge or fill material into "Waters of the United States." Due to surface water impacts expected at the project study area. a Nationwide 23 Permit will likely be necessary for this project. Final decision concerning applicable permits rests with the COE. This project will require a 401 Water Quality Certification from the DWQ. Section 401 of the CWA requires that the state issue or deny water certification for any federally permitted or licensed activity that may result in a discharge to waters of the United States. The issuance of a 401 permit from the DWQ is a prerequisite to issuance of a Section 404 permit. 14 Mitigation The COE has adopted, through the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ), a wetland mitigation policy which embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to maintain and restore the chemical, biological, and physical integrity of Waters of the United States, specifically wetlands. Mitigation of wetland impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding impacts (to wetlands), minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and compensating for impacts (40 CFR 1508.20). Each of these three aspects (avoidance, minimization, and compensatory mitigation) must be considered sequentially. Avoidance Avoidance mitigation examines all appropriate and practicable possibilities of averting impacts to Waters of the United States. According to a 1990 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Environmental Protection Agency and the COE, in determining "appropriate and practicable" measures to offset unavoidable impacts, such measures should be appropriate to the scope and degree of those impacts and practicable in terms of cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes. - Minimization Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to reduce the adverse impacts to Waters of the United States. Implementation of these steps will be required through project modifications and permit conditions. Impacts to surface waters can be minimized by: (1) decreasing the footprint of the proposed project through the reduction of ROW widths, fill slopes, and/or road shoulder widths; (2) installation of temporary silt fences, earth berms. and temporary ground cover during construction; (3) strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control BMP's for the protection of surface waters; and (4) reduction of clearing and grubbing activity in and adjacent to water bodies. Compensatory Mitigation Compensatory mitigation is not normally considered until anticipated impacts to Waters of the United States have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible. It is recognized that "no net loss of wetlands" functions and values may not be achieved in each and every permit action. Appropriate and practicable compensatory mitigation is required for unavoidable. adverse impacts which remain after all appropriate and practicable minimization has been required. Compensatory actions often include restoration, creation, and enhancement of Waters of the United States. Such actions should be undertaken in areas to or contiguous to the discharge site. DWQ regulations state that fill or alteration of more than 1.0 ac (0.40 ha) of wetland will require compensatory mitigation in accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .0506(a) and (h). Fill or alteration of more than 150 linear feet (45 linear meters) of streams may require compensatory 15 mitigation in accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .0506(a) and (h). If these acreage and linear thresholds are exceeded from project construction. NCDOT will follow these regulations. Protected and Rare Species Some populations of fauna and flora have been in, or are in, the process of decline either due to natural forces of their inability to coexist with human activities. Federal law (under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act [ESA] of 1973, as amended) requires that any action, likely to adversely affect a species classified as federally-protected, be subject to review by the FWS. Other species may receive additional protection under separate state laws. Federally-protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered, and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of June 16, 2000 there is one federally-protected species for Guilford County. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has a status of threatened (proposed for delisting). Threatened species are a taxon likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Haliaeetus leucocephalus (bald eagle) Animal Family: Accipitridae Date Listed: March 11, 1967 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. In flight bald eagles can be identified by their flat wing soar. 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. 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 Bald eagles are rare transients found at lakes and other large bodies of water throughout the inland portions of North Carolina as well as along the coast. There were no lakes or other large bodies of water located in the project study area or nearby vicinity. Therefore, suitable nesting and foraging habitat for bald eagles is not located in the project study area or nearby vicinity. A review of the NHP database for rare species and unique habitats revealed no known populations of' bald eagles within 1.0 mile (1.6 km) of the project study area. Impacts to this species will not occur from project construction. 16 Federal Species of Concern Federal Species of Concern (FSC) are those plant and animal species which may or may not be listed in the future. One FSC is listed for Guilford County. The Carolina darter (Etheostoma collis lepidinion) has a status of Special Concern (SC). Habitat is present at the project site. Special Concern (SC) species require monitoring but may be collected and sold under regulations adopted under provisions of Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes; 1987. FSC species are not afforded federal protection under the ESA and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special Concern (SC) by the NHP list of Rare Plant and Animal species are afforded state protection under the State ESA and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979; however, the level of protection given to state listed species does not apply to NCDOT activities. A review of the NHP database of rare species and unique habitats conducted on February 14. 2000 revealed no records of animal or plant species within 1.0 mile (1.6 km) of the project study area. Surveys for the above-mentioned species were not conducted during the site visit, nor were these species observed during the site visit. 17 c; c., 2718 F _._. i o \v' 1 .• Q _ `271 i 271' ji .1 •3 2719' 1 , D 1716 i Q 2715 ` ` i 2986 .....i 2734 s 27 5 z 1 Bridge No. 194 a O i 2771 2 6 0 rn i -, 2770 2779 r??7 3 2779., 2797 - h 0 0 N 2738 2737 e a 2737 m ' 2767 • s .5 o i 2739 2 69 s i •o ? 2768 .z N •/? N ? 2768 J i i 61 ? i 0 NSC ?.._ - F 's O Ile --- -_ -mow,: " yf ? :.Gieeosloi -rr North Carolina Department of t Transportation Division of Highways Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch a 7-0?) Guilford County Replace Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 Over Buffalo Creek B-3462 SCALE: 1 in = 1 mi Figure 1 o a B-3462 FIGURE 3A f B-3462 4. .. - ac r arC' North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office David L. S. Brook. Administrator James B. Hunt Jr.. Governor Division of .archives and Histor%* Betty: Ray McCain. Secretary Jeffrev J. Crow. Director September 12. 2000 MEMORANDUM To: William D. Gilmore. P.E.. Manaaer Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch s From: David Brook Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Re: Replacement of Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 over Buffalo Creek. TIP No. B-3462. Guilford County. ER 00-7767 On November 9. 1999, April Nlontgomerk, of our staff met with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and archaeological survevs and resources along \\ith our recommendations. NCDOT provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at tile meeting. Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discuss at the meeting. \\e offer our preliminary comments regarding this project. In terms of historic architectural resources. we are aware of no historic structures located \vithin the area of potential effect. We recommend that no historic architectural survey be conducted for this project. There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based on our present kno\\ ledge of the area. it is unlikely that anv archaeological resources. which may be eligible for inclusion in the National ReI_ister of Historic Places. will be affected b\ the project construction. \\'e. therefore. recommend that no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection \l Ith this project. Having provided this information. we look forward to receipt of either a Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment. "hich indicates hole NCDOT addressed our comments. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 o1 the National Historic Preservation Act and the Ad%isor\ Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance \vith Section 106 codified at 36 C'M Part 800. Thank \uu for vuur cooperation and consideration. If eou have questions concerning the abo\c comment. contact Renee Gledhill-Earle. I-.nvironmental Reviell Coordinator. at 919:'733-4763. DB.-kI_c LocaII'm \I aI11it ' \ddIV's Iclellimm. I:l\ 1) NI I N ISTI(I.IO? :11 \ Mollll ,? 1i.1 ?'I•'I-. \1 Jl• \1.1,1 -\I(( HAI .OLO(;1 4 1 `. 14kmw ?l I'.Ilrlcll `.l -il?l`? \I,lil ?,;•.I., c enlcl. R.II?I_•h \I `-l......-il,l" RES'l()It\II()S 111111111111 It.liil"II \1 1i„ \1,III lil I i ( illlil NJILI_'), \l : ,'.I•I- t -•111 SI 10 1 1 C I'I. \\\I\I. I11 11.. _, 1 " 1'.,,,.,. _, `R4?•:? North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commissions 312 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391 Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: Robin Young. Project Planning Engineer Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT FROM: David Cox. Highway Project Coo . ator Habitat Conservation Program DATE. December 6, 1999 SUBJECT: NCDOT Bridge Replacements in Caswell, Chatham, and Guilford counties. TIP Nos. B-3627, B-3629, B-3630, B-3631, B-3632, B-3633, B-3823, B-3462, B-3463, B-3646, B-3647, and B-3648. Biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the information provided and have the following preliminary comments on the subject project. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). On bridge replacement projects of this scope our standard recommendations are as follows: 1. We generally prefer spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allo'A-s for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure, does not block fish passage. and does not block navigation by canoeists and boaters. 2. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream. Live concrete should not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the stream. 4. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream. Bridge Replacement Memo 2 December 6, 1999 5. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, they should be removed back to original ground elevations immediately upon the completion of the project. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and native tree species should be planted with a spacing of not more than 10'x10'. If possible, when using temporary structures the area should be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact, allows the area to revegetate naturally and minimizes disturbed soil. 6. A clear bank (riprap free) area of at least 10 feet should remain on each side of the steam underneath the bridge. 7. In trout waters, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reviews all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nationwide and general `404' permits. We have the option of requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and we can recommend that the project require an individual `404' permit. 8. In streams that contain threatened or endangered species, NCDOT biologist Mr. Tim Savidge should be notified. Special measures to protect these sensitive species may be required. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for information on requirements of the Endangered Species Act as it relates to the project. 9. In streams that are used by anadromous fish, the NCDOT official policy entitled "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May 12, 1997)" should be followed. 10. In areas with significant fisheries for sunfish, seasonal exclusions may also be recommended. If corrugated metal pipe arches or concrete box culverts are used: I . The culvert must be designed to allow for fish passage. Generally, this means that the culvert or pipe invert is buried at least 1 foot below the natural stream bed. If multiple cells are required the second and/or third cells should be placed so that their bottoms are at stream bankful stage (similar to Lyonsfield design). This will allow sufficient water depth in the culvert or pipe during normal flows to accommodate fish movements. If culverts are long, baffle systems are required to trap gravel and provide resting areas for fish and other aquatic organisms. 2. If multiple pipes or cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be designed to remain dry during normal flows to allow for wildlife passage. 3. Culverts or pipes should be situated so that no channel realignment or widening is required. Widening of the stream channel at the inlet or outlet of structures usually causes a decrease in water velocity causing sediment deposition that will require future maintenance. 4. Riprap should not be placed on the stream bed. In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to Bridge Replacement Memo December 6. 1999 avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure should be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed down to the natural ground elevation. The area should be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. If the area that is reclaimed was previously wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands. If successful, the site may be used as wetland mitigation for the subject project or other projects in the watershed. Project specific comments: 1. B-3627 - Caswell County - Bridge No. 24 over (North) Hyco Creek. This bridge should be replaced with a bridge. There appears to be high quality wetlands on both sides of the bridge. If an on-site detour is necessary, we recommend the upstream side of the bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 2. B-3629 - Caswell County - Bridge No. 11 over Country Line Creek. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 3. B-3630 - Caswell County - Bridge No. 70 over Lynch Creek. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 4. B-3631 - Caswell County - Bridge No. 105 over a prong of County Line Creek. No specific comments. Standard recommendations apply. B-3632 - Chatham County - Bridge No. 200 over Bear Creek. We would recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. A significant fishery exists for sunfish and largemouth bass immediately downstream of this site. We recommend an in-water work moratorium from April 1 to June 15 to minimize impacts to spawning sunfish and largemouth bass. There are also records of the federally endangered Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas) in the vicinity of this bridge. We recommend that NCDOT biologist, Tim Savidge, be notified and an on-site inspection be scheduled with NCWRC and USFWS biologists as soon as possible. 6. B-3633 - Chatham County - Bridge No. 247 over Little Brush Creek. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 7. B-3823 - Chatham County - Bridge No. 40 over Landrum Creek. We would recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. A significant fishery exists for sunfish and largemouth bass of this site. We recommend an in-water work moratorium from April 1 to June 15 to minimize impacts to spawning sunfish and largemouth bass. There are also records of the federally endangered Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas) in the vicinity of this bridge. We recommend that NCDOT biologist, Tim Savidge, be notified and an on-site inspection be scheduled with NCWRC and USFWS biologists as soon as possible. 8. B-3462 - Guilford County - Bridge No. 194 over Buffalo Creek. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 9. B-3463 - Guilford County - Bridge No. 171 over South Buffalo Creek. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 10. B-3646 - Guilford Countv - Bridge No. 185 over Haw Creek. Standard recommendations apply. Bridge Replacement Memo 4 December 6. 1999 11. B-3647 - Guilford County - Bridge No. 172 over North Buffalo Creek. Vl'e recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. 12. B-3648 - Guilford County - Bridge No. 158 over North Buffalo Creek. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. We request that 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 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 me at (919) 528-9886. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on these projects. State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ` Division of Water Quality NCDENR James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director January 31. 2000 MEMORANDUM To: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager, NCDOT, Project Development & Environmental Analysis From: John Hennessy, NC Division of Water Quality , Subject: Scoping comments on the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 194 on SR 2770 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, State Project No. 8.2495001, T.I.P. B-3462. This memo is in reference to your correspondence dated October 1, 1999, in which you requested scoping comments for the referenced project. Preliminary analysis of the project reveals that the proposed bridge will span the Buffalo Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The DWQ index number for the stream is 16-11- 14 and the stream is classified as C Nutrient Sensitive Waters. The Division of Water Quality requests that NCDOT consider the following environmental issues for the proposed project: A. There should be a discussion on mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is required, it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation. While the NCDWQ realizes that this may not always be practical, it should be noted that for projects requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification. B. When practical, the DWQ requests that bridges be replaced on the existing location with road closure. If a detour proves necessary, remediation measures in accordance with the NCDWQ requirements for General 401 Certification 2726/Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary Construction, Access and Dewatering) must be followed. C. If applicable, DOT should not install the bridge bents in the creek, to the maximum extent practicable. D. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided (including sediment and erosion control structures/measures) to the maximum extent practical. If this is not possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. Mitigation for unavoidable impacts will be required by DWQ for impacts to wetlands in excess of one acre and/or to streams in excess of 150 linear feet. E. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation will be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow. F. DW'Q preters replacement of bridges with bridges. However, if the new structure is to be a culvert, it should be countersunk to allow unimpeded fish and other aquatic organisms passage through the crossing. G. If foundation test borings are necessary; it should be noted in the document. Geotechnical work is approved under General 401 Certification Number 3027/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities. 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper Mr William D. Gilmore memo 01!2S/00 Page 2 H. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6) ), mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation becomes required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules (15A NCAC 21-1.0506 (h)(3)), the Wetland Restoration Program may be available for use as stream mitigation. 1. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. J. The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed methods for stormwater management. More specifically, stormwater should not be permitted to discharge directly into the creek. Instead, stormwater should be designed to drain to a properly designed stormwater detention facility/apparatus. K. While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps and soil surveys is a useful office tool, their inherent inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval. Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact John Hennessy at (919) 733.5694. Pc: Eric Alsmeyer, Corps of Engineers Mark Cantrell. USFWS David Cox, NCWRC File Copy Central Files N 10 M Sx Sr')ee: 'C,' --"?Cox o; xeets - 2772 ? ?7a PR ECT?, SIA _ ? ?, ?,^?nel {lI 16s? . ?? I I VICENIT INIAP (1T T ?, T T 1 'a\ GUILFORD COUNTY LOCATION: BRIDGE NO. 194 ON SR 2770 (HUFFINE MILL RD.) OVER BUFFALO CREEK TYPE OF WORK GRADING, DRAINAGE, PAVING AND STRUCTURE BEGIN STATE PROJECT 8.2495001 BEGIN FA. PROJECT BRZ-2770(1) 4 i F?> ?o 4, 8 o? 0 O O N • 06 ti U O STA. 12 + 00.00 STA. 12+00.00 rtsn , rtan mau?.i wos"s tan "? ?s B-3462 11 'rtan molmu ounm,n+ 8.2495001 BRZ-2710 PE 8.2495002 BRZ-2770 PAN & UTIL 8.2495003 BRZ-2770 CONST I END STATE PROJECT 8.2495001 L- STA. 32 + 80.00 END F.A. PROJECT BRZ-2770(1) -L- STA. 32+80.00 BEGIN BRIDGE -L- STA. 22+14.00 _U END BRIDGE -L- STA. 24+34.00 HVFFINE 1 o S 14C 61 SR 22-7:?' i 'i41 GRAPHIC SCALES DESIGN DATA PROJECT LENGTH Prepared for the North Carolina Department 0f Transpurfaifon in the Office of, DikJ ULICS ENGINEER o`H CAIOI, D717SION OF HIGHWAYS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 50 25 0 50 loo ADT 2003 = 1300 ADT LENGTH ROADWAY F.A. PROJECT BRZ-2770(1) _ 0.352 MILE L 770(l) 559 lanes FrmYfm Rd.. Suite 161 TRN9VI6.Opr ryA. gW- q RILL Rckgh. 4.C 27606/.nRtCIN[?9G -ate eaI"EE"IRC B y'°ease" °""9 ?? `" 919858°' ??= ?.? /y °'" SEAL ` 14 ADT 2025 = 2500 ADT ENGTH STRUCTURES F.A. PROJECT BRZ 1)= 0.042 MILE TOTAL LENGTH ZWOt STANDARD SPECffICA77ONS 09334 PLANS DHV = 13 % STATE PROJECT 8.2495001 = 0.394 MILE RIGHT OF WAY DATE %' 44 1, D °o"fhlr wa` °? PE 50 25 0 50 100 D = 65 % JULY 19 2002 EDWARD G. WETHERILL, PE PE , PROJECT ENfJTFA pFAY DESIGN STATE DESIGN ENGDOBR PROFILE (HORIZONTAL) T = 6 % LETTING DATE: BOB A. MAY. PE J&PRVEER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATTON V = 60 MPH JULY 15, 2003 PROJECT DESK ExGnx ,, ? FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATTO SEAL 10 5 0 10 20 i, 21116 ' TTST 1 % DUAL 5 % NCDOT CONTACT CATHY S HOUSERPE % ''e• Rf' ' PROFILE (VERTICAL) . DESIGN SERVICES PRO ECT ENGINEER , •` PE APPROVED J - Wes' DIVISIVE ADA1IAaS7AA70R DATE RIP RAP D 1 V c a n m T 0 n E; O? I 1066 PD.25 1 CLASS SIP ISTR AT IT RI0P9 . JALUER po5 Dd 259 P0.561 EST HOODS F F W2 F F 1 ._ -I\ /` l7C CLASS II RIP RAP LICNAE PAY REM) 08 SA DS 2913 P0.561 6 HOODS ti ® raEMEAT MaAL ~\ ® REMOV OF £X FILL LATERAL Y SEE DETAIL DETAIL 2 LATERAL ,y' DITCH b• ?: Spy FU Ft. M?= PWF GAC 75 TNS yT = iC 'I 7pR c` ?,.- : ?A55 a' Ri a1F ' t-STA'2 F- .S•4:. S 1 I CLASS R RI! RN M I "j1-TIJRE PA' lr? 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