20030721 Ver 1_Complete File_20030613

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMEW OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
May 30, 2003
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
ATTN: Mr. John Thomas
NCDOT Coordinator
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
030121

Subject: Nationwide 23 and 33 application. Guilford County, Replacement of Bridge
No. 171 Over South Buffalo Creek on SR 2819, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-
2819(1), State Project No. 8.2495 101, TIP Project No. B-3463.
Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above referenced
project. We plan to replace this bridge at the existing location, with traffic being maintained
using a temporary on-site detour located to the east of the existing bridge. The recommended
replacement structure is a new bridge structure 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft (9 m) wide. No
wetlands will be impacted by this project.
Bridge Demolition
The existing bridge is composed of concrete, asphalt, steel, and timber. There is
potential for components of the deck and substructure to be dropped into waters of the United
States. The resulting temporary fill associated with this bridge is 123 yd3 (94 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.
Temporary Causeways
There will be 0.091 ac temporary impacts from the construction of temporary rock
causeways in South Buffalo Creek for the construction of Bridge No. 171. Temporary rock
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
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 Production Let date is October 17, 2003 with a date of availability of November 20, 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 II 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" remains valid
for this species.
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 QR 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
[phone].
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, USACE, 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 Hancock, Planning Engineer
NORTH CAROLINA
GUILFORD COUNTY
2728
2524 2790 2785 2565
359 2526 2585
29
2819
2585
561 2565 -
2784 2714 2770
526 -
2832 2732
2835 PRO EC 2619
$l 2770
29 2634 2832 7 2823
32
2732 / 2824
-? 2817
/ .L
J • 2825 277% 282Cn, 2819
r
2821 2746
Z ?+ I X11111 755
Greensboro r 2632 McLeansville
City Limit 70 2746
2814
1 2828 ` 'k. 2930
2770 264 - 2819
2851 2827 ??
70 2826
111 70 2814
y 3024 70 3175
3051
VICINITY MAP
NC OT
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
VICINITY GUILFORD COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2496101 B-3460
MAP S BRIDGE NO. 171 ON
SR 2819 OVER
SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK
SHEET OF 03 / 26 / 03

1 by p / ,? ?t\
10
;? O
???' p'' I ,fir 1-• \, f Q
v
too
\
Q O
(?\ ?
W
U °< z ° w
O O
® o l ?a+
Zi
°°S
7
Em!l

J

O

C CID
EE
W p?
q
U

E=4 U
a W ,7 C7 O ? O

® Z

0
co

T
T Q
w

O
rn
i v
T p
U')
~
0
_?
W cD
N O
O of
=
Q CL II

Y
U I
I
N acr
3
UAL cn
w CL

w
CL
u)
c
L
O I ln?
D U-
O = O
F-
w
C, I -_
UN W a 0
a O
n

O
ix
Un I
O;I
Ytn
UQ
J
° _
t
F-
J
U
U
v
Q? 3
O ?
U Z w

° w

o +O-

v
o >?
J -i
tl a w _E
O
CL I

w
?

J w
Of +-
V)
O
NI
° Q W
d 31
z'
I

z
O
?E
? P 8
z?o? ¢ 00
co 00
N
II/^?
?
v/ M
a ¢ c
o

? x

f- c??
a m a-
o D

D O
Q u'S U E U in
?rn
O O N
w LL 3 zz ?O oo
a atn o rn WO o
(D

o
o ?D
~
W

w
w b
D Ca
W a
U)
c c U
C O W
=a O
U
LL
z

C
v O
- z
LL

_0
Q N
E
O U
N L (0
L O

U)
H
U
d c w
O
U m U
m

d m
co o
g ? w c
Ir

w p
Z
N
a g = :
LL ?
w >>N N
N O

H C
1
w
3: y

c
c
-0
= m m o
LL a?
W
0
N
U m
O
O C J aa?

N
-z- E

ca
O
C)
l
O
LL N
LL

O J
Z CIJ
O
H

PROPERTY OWNERS
NAMES AND ADDRESSES
PARCEL NO. NAMES
ADDRESSES
1 ROBERT COBB 2543 HUFFINE MILL RD
McLEANSVILLE, NC 27301-9706
2 DORIS BRADY 2725 HUFFINE MILL RD
GIBSONVILLE, NC 27249-8838
3 HELEN SUMMERS 6539 NC 61 NORTH
GIBSONVILLE, NC 27249
4 RICK L. COBB 6047 McLEANSVILLE RD
McLEANSVILLE, NC 27301
5 THOMAS L. ISLEY 5806 BUTLER RD
GIBSONVILLE, NC 27249-8837
6 WORTH ISLEY 351 BIRCH CREEK RD.
McLEANSVILLE NC 27301-9623
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".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit F-] Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
Section 10 Permit F-1 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: FJ
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: F-I
II. 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(&,,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:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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 vcrsion of the full-size plans. Tf full-si7c plans arc
reduced to a small scale such that the final vcrsion is illegible, the applicant will he Hif'ormcd that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
Name of project: Replacement of Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819 over South Buffalo Creck
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only)
B-3463
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Guilford
Nearest Town: McLeansville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 171 over South
Buffalo Creek on SR 2819. Approximately 1.5 miles north of McLeansville. Take SR 2819
north out of McLeansville. The project site is approximately 1.5 miles down SR 2819.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36°07'30"/79°40'00"
(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): South 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. 171 on SR 2819 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford
County. The bridge will be replaced with a new 200-foot (61 m) long bridge at
approximately the same location and roadway elevation as the existing bridge The roadway
cross section of the new bridge will include two 12-foot (4 m) lanes with 3-foot (l m) offsets
There will be approximately 600 feet (180 meters) of approach work on each side of the
bridge. Guardrail will be installed where warranted. Traffic will be maintained by a
temporary on-site detour bridge to the cast of the existing bridge
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Replacement of existing, bridge with two ]2-root
lanes with 3-foot offsets. The new bridge will be 200 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.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Approximately 0.091 ac of
surface waters will be temporarily fillled as a result of rocl: Nvorkpads.
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***

List each impact separately and identity 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 are identified through the Federal Emergency 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 hUp://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 USACE 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 UT (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
ww?c.uses.eov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of I TSGS maps (c.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, )'ounds, 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)
Name Waterbody
(if ap pplicable) Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
1 Temporary fill 0.091 South Buffalo Creek stream

List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, 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): 0 uplands F? stream 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.
One alternate was evaluated for this project. Alternate 1 involves replacing the bridge in
place with an on-site temporary detour. 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 involvine greater ih?r or c(pull 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/stnngide.html.
1. 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
[phone] 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.ne.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
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): 0
A1110unt of Coastal Nvctland mitigation rcducstcd (acres): 0
IX. Eni,iro-aniental Documentation (required by ^ XQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No R
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 [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No
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
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
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 E] No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Page 11 of 13
7
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
cone i emenas out so feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edee of 7.one 1.
Tf buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of nitir"atiOn is proposed (i.e.. Dotlation
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 required
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 F? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes No
Page 12 of 13
r
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 constriction 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 nature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 13 of 13

Guilford County
Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819
Over South Buffalo Creek
Federal Project BRZ-2819(1)
State Project 8.2495101
TIP No. B-3463
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
I
1

APPROVED:

Date William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Date ?p< Nicholas Graf, PE
Division Administrator, FHWA
r * r
Guilford County
Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819
Over South Buffalo Creek
Federal Project BRZ-2819(1)
State Project 8.2495101
TIP No. B-3463
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
March 2001
Documentation Prepared in
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch By:
3 - I-o
Date Robin C. Young O ......
'
'J'
Project Planning Engineer
Q?oFESSio•.,
s
y
SEAL -
=
=
3-t-n1 J =
022552
?
`'
Date Job L. Williams, PE 0's'?
'??«?'?'•?`G',`?'
?
Bridge Project Planning Engineer, Interim Unit Head "".,4

Date Lubin V. Prevatt, PE, Assistant Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Bran ch

rnv?,:...1 vv- -_
Guilford County
Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819
Over South Buffalo Creek
Federal Project BRZ-2819 (1)
State Project 8.2495101
TIP No. B-3463
m it a Devel el Th o o' e t evek' ent a d
Division 7 Construction, Roadside Environmental Unit, : acture Des4 +
atura ? :esuuree Spec
Project Development & Envh/iiraonn m ment Practices for Bridge Demolition
Badge Demolition: Best
be implemented during the construction of Bridge No. 171. The e
for oomponent?
composed almost entireled into the Waters of the United States. The re of concrete. substructure to be dropp
fill associated with this bridge is 123 cubic yards (94 cubic meters).
Roadway Design Unit, Roadside Environmental Unlit Division 7 Corse
Once construction of the new bridge and will be removed to natural
will be removed. The existing approach fill
will be re-vegetated with appropriate plant species.
Roadway Design Unit, Roadside Environmental
resulting dDivision emolition n t
Due to potential sedimentation concerns r s 8
is possible to do so, a turbidity rourtain shall be included to con
sion and edime tot on controls
sedimentation in the stream. Strict e
during the entire life of the project.
Division 7 Construction
There is a USGS Gaging Station (ID # 0209553650) located on the so'
bridge. The Resident Engineer will alert USGS, by co0acting u8
4069 and he will be invited to the pre-construction meeting to be held
is ready to begin project construction. Mr. Walters will' also be alerte
prior to moving the gaging station.
Green Sheet
Categorical Exclusion
March 1, 2001
Guilford County
Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819
Over South Buffalo Creek
Federal Project BRZ-2819(1)
State Project 8.2495101
TIP No. B-3463
Bridge No. 171 is located in Guilford County over South Buffalo Creek. It is programmed
in the 2000-2006 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. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 171 will be replaced as recommended in Alternate I with a new bridge at
approximately the same location and roadway elevation of the existing structure (see Figure 2).
The new bridge will be approximately 200 feet (61 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
meter) on each side of the bridge. Based on preliminary design, the completed project will provide
a design speed of 50 mph (80 kmh).
There will be approximately 600 feet (180 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 2-foot (0.6
meter) paved shoulders. Total shoulder width will be at least 8 feet (2.4 meters) and should be at
least 3 feet (1 meter) wider where guardrail is warranted.
A temporary on-site detour bridge will be constructed to the east of the existing bridge to
accommodate traffic during construction. The temporary bridge will be approximately 188 feet
(57.3 meters) in length, 22 feet (6.6 meters) in width, and can be placed up to 3 feet (1 meter)
lower than the existing bridge. Based on preliminary design, the on-site detour will provide a
design speed of 40 mph (60 kmh).
The construction of the recommended alternate is not likely to cause substantial impacts to
the local environment. The Division 7 Office concurs with the recommendation.
The estimated cost of the project is $1,652,000 including $1,600,000 in construction costs
and $52,000 in right of way costs. The estimated cost shown in the 2002-2008 Draft TIP is
$880,000.
H. ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS
Based on preliminary design, a design exception will not be required for this project.
III. EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 2819 is classified as a Rural Minor Collector Route in the Statewide Functional
Classification System. Currently the traffic volume is 2600 vehicles per day (vpd) and projected at
4500 vpd for the year 2025. Approximately 3% of the traffic is dual tired vehicles (DUAL) and I%
is truck-tractor semi-trailers (TTST). The posted speed limit in the vicinity of the bridge is 45 mph.
The road serves primarily local residential and agricultural traffic.
The existing bridge was completed in 1951. The superstructure is a reinforced concrete
slab with asphalt surface on a reinforced concrete deck with steel 1-beams. The substructure
includes end bents made of timber piles with reinforced concrete caps, and interior bents
consisting of reinforced concrete posts and beams. The deck is 188 feet (57.3 meters) long and 22
feet (6.6 meters) wide. There are approximately 24 feet (7.2 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 19.9
out of a possible 100. Presently the bridge is posted with weight restrictions of 17 tons for single
vehicles and 20 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers.
The existing horizontal and vertical alignments are good.
The Traffic Engineering Branch indicates that three accidents have been reported during a
recent 3-year period in the vicinity of the project, none related to the alignment of the roadway.
According to the Transportation Director for Guilford County, road closure would require
some rerouting, but could be accomplished without major route disruption, if necessary.
According to the Emergency Management Services (EMS) for Guilford County, SR 2819
is a primary route for response. EMS needs an on-site detour.
Duke Power has multiple aerial power lines along the west side of SR 2819, south of the
existing bridge. The power line crosses SR 2819 directly over the existing bridge and continues
along the east side of SR 2819 north of the bridge. There are cable television cables attached to
the power poles.
BellSouth Telephone has multiple underground cables and MCI has underground fiber
optic cables along the east side of SR 2819. Each become aerial to cross South Buffalo Creek.
Telcom USA also has a fiber optic cable along the east side of SR 2819 which becomes
aerial to cross South Buffalo Creek.
2
There is a United States Geological Survey (USGS) solar panel gaging station located in
the southwest quadrant of South Buffalo Creek and SR 2819.
IV. PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES
There is one "build" option considered in this document as follows:
Alternate 1: (Recommended) Replace Bridge No. 171 with a new 200 feet (61 meters) long
bridge at approximately the same location and roadway elevation as the existing
bridge. Traffic will be maintained using a temporary on-site detour located to the
east of the existing bridge during construction. The temporary detour bridge will
be approximately 188 feet (57.3 meters) in length.
An off-site detour was not considered due to Emergency Management Services (EMS). SR
2819 is a primary route for emergency response. "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)
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
4
proposed project is located in an attainment area. This project is not anticipated to create any
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 213.0520.
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 a historic architectural survey would not be required. An archaeological survey was
conducted for an Area of Potential Effect (APE) in the vicinity of the project. It was determined
the 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).
5
E. _ NATURAL RESOURCES
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Soil and water resources, which occur in the project study area, are discussed below. Soil
types and availability of water directly influence composition and distribution of flora and fauna in
any biotic community.
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
700 feet (213 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, 6-10% slopes; and Cecil sandy clay loam, 6-10% slopes,
eroded.
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 '/2 -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, 6-10% slopes, is a well drained soil on long, narrow side slopes 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 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). Enon fine sandy
loam, 6-10% slopes, is a non-hydric soil.
Cecil sandy clay loam, 6-10% slopes, eroded, is a well drained soil on narrow side slopes.
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, 6-10% slopes, eroded, 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.
6
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).
Stream Characteristics
The proposed project crosses South Buffalo Creek. South Buffalo Creek at the project site
is approximately 54 feet (16.5 meters) wide. The depth of South Buffalo Creek at the project site
is approximately 1-3 feet (0.9-0.9 meters). The substrate is composed of boulder, rock, cobble,
sand, silt, and clay. Flooding along the streambanks is evident from sediment on leaves.
Best Usage Classification
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the NCDENR (2000). The best
usage classification of South Buffalo Creek (Index No. 16-11-14-2) 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-I or WS-11), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW's) are located
within 1 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. Water chemistry from South
Buffalo Creek is characterized by high conductivities, high nutrient concentrations, and high total
residue. Both fish and macroinvertebrate sampling have shown poor water quality below this
discharge. Upstream biological collections have shown fair water quality in South Buffalo Creek
(NCDEHNR, 1995).
Prior to the implementation of the basinwide approach to water quality management, the
Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network assessed water quality by sampling for benthic
macroinvertebrate organisms at fixed monitoring sites throughout the state. Many benthic
macroinvertebrates have stages in their life cycle that can last from six months to a year; therefore,
the adverse effects of a toxic spill will not be overcome until the next generation. Different taxa of
macroinvertebrates have different tolerances to pollution, thereby, long term changes in water
quality conditions can be identified by population shifts from pollution sensitive to pollution
tolerant organisms (and vice versa). Overall, the species present, the population diversity and the
biomass are reflections of long term water quality conditions. There are no BMAN sampling
stations in the project vicinity (NCDEHNR, 1995).
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
7
permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Any
discharger is required to register for a permit. There is a NPDES site located within 1 mile (1.6
km) of the project study area. Quarterstone Farm Association Waste Water Treatment Plant
(permit number NC0066966) is located approximately 4390 feet (1338 meters) northeast of the
project study area.
Non-point source refers to runoff that enters surface waters through stormwater now 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
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 South Buffalo Creek will result in water quality
impacts. The proposed project will bridge South 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
8
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.
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
Two terrestrial communities are identifiable in the project study area: maintained/disturbed
community and mixed hardwood forest.
Maintained/Disturbed Community
This community encompasses three types of habitats that have recently been or are
currently impacted by human disturbance: roadside shoulder, cropland, and powerline corridor.
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.), English
plantain (Plantago lanceolata), bush clover (Lespedeza sp.), wood sorrel (Oxalis sp.), bitter-weed
(Helenium amarum), trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon),
morning glory Qpomoea sp.), kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera
japonica), thistle (Carduus sp.), horse nettle (Solanum carolinense), Japanese grass (Microstegium
vimineum), poison ivy (Rhus radicans), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), white
clover (Trifolium repens), and common plantain (Plantago rugelii).
9
Cropland is located in the southeast quadrant of the project study area. Species located
here include corn (Zea mays).
The powerline corridor is located parallel to McLeansville Road in the northeast and
southwest quadrants of the project study area. The herbaceous layer is dominated by kudzu,
pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), goldenrod (Solidago sp.), poison ivy, muscadine grape (Vitis
rotundifolia), woolly mullein (Verbascum thapsus), trumpet creeper, wingstem (Actinomeris
alternifolia), five-fingers (Potentilla canadensis), and daisy fleabane (Erigeron sp.). Shrub and
tree species located here include elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), tree of heaven (Ailanthus
altissima), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), sweetgum
(Liquidambar styraciflua), black cherry (Prunus serotina), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica),
blackberry (Rubus sp.), mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa), winged elm (Ulmus alata), pignut
hickory (Carya glabra), and persimmon (Diospyros virginiana).
Mixed Hardwood Forest
This upland community is located in the northwest and northeast quadrants of the project
study area. The herbaceous layer is comprised of false Solomon's seal (Smilacina racemosa),
cross vine (Anisostichus capreolata), Virginia creeper, muscadine grape, and kudzu. The canopy
and subcanopy layers consist of ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), sweetgum, mockernut hickory,
red maple (Acer rubrum), flowering dogwood (Corpus Florida), red mulberry (Morus rubra),
northern red oak (Quercus rubra var. borealis), American elm (Ulmus americana), maple-leaved
Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.), sourwood (Oxydendrum
arboreum), and black cherry.
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 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. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are occasionally
observed along broken areas of mixed young forests, old fields, and crop lands. The Virginia
opossum* (Didelphis virginiana) is present in a wide variety of habitats from relatively dry upland
areas to those of considerable wetness, but it prefers wooded bottomlands near streams, ponds,
swamps, and other sources of water. A Virginia opossum was observed as roadkill on SR 2819
(McLeansville Road). These three ubiquitous species are often observed as roadkill on adjacent
roadways.
The least shrew (Cryptotis 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.
10
Eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) and five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus)
inhabit open habitats with plenty of sunlight.
Several bird species were present in the project study area and were identified by sight or
call. They include the cardinal* (Cardinalis cardinalis), red-eyed vireo* (Vireo olivaceus), indigo
bunting* (Passerina cyanea), 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 standing 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 clamitans), 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 South Buffalo Creek provides habitat for redbreast
sunfish (Lepomis auritus) and green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus). South 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, page 12). 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) for the replace in place and 60 feet (18 meters) for the temporary detour. 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
In Place Replacement Temporary Detour
Maintained/Disturbed 0.64 (0.26) 1.19 (0.48)
Mixed Hardwood Forest 0.09 (0.04) 0.08 (0.03)
Total (see notes) 0.73 (0.30) 1.27 (0.51)

-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 1 In Place Replacement values indicate permanent impacts associated with the removal and
replacement of Bridge No. 171 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.
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. This area is currently
in a highly altered state and plants and 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.
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.
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
12
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
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
South 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. South Buffalo Creek is
proposed to be bridged. Approximately 80 feet (24 meters) of South Buffalo Creek is located in
the ROW of the In Place Replacement associated with Alternate 1. Approximately 60 feet (18
meters) of South 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 United States during construction. The resulting temporary fill associated with
Bridge No. 171 is approximately 123 yd3 (94 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.
13
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 acre (0.45 ha) of wetland will
require compensatory mitigation in accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .0506(a) and (h) and fill or
alteration of more than 450 linear m (150 linear ft) of streams may require compensatory
14
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 mile (1.6 km) of the project study area. Impacts to this species will not occur
from project construction.
15
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 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.
16

Q
Bridge No. 171
0 ,.
71 2779 •?
2770
.
3 1.3 2779'..,
4 Q r1 27a0
?-
•-? 2797
0 0
D
-
1
a
,
`i
North Carolina Department of
Transportation
Division of Highways
Project Development &
Environmental Analysis Branch
Guilford County
Replace Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819
Over South Buffalo Creek
B-3463
SCAM 1 in = 1 mi Figure 1
2819 Q ?
1 F?
B-3463 FIGURE 3A
Looking North from the Bridge
Looking South from the Bridge
B-3463
US Gaging Station Southwest Corner of Bridge
FIGURE 3B
West Face of Bridge
STATE
• "4 au? rd•'•
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Division of Archives and History
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
September 12, 2000
MEMORANDUM
To: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
From: David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Re: Replacement of Bridge No. 171 on SR 2819 over South Buffalo Creek,
TIP No. B-3463, Guilford County, ER 00-7768
On November 9, 1999, April Montgomery of our staff met with North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above project. We reported our
available information on historic architectural and archaeological surveys and resources along with our
recommendations. NCDOT provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discuss at the meeting, we offer our
preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of no historic structures located within 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
knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological resources, which may be eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, will be affected by the project construction. We,
therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a Categorical Exclusion or
Environmental Assessment, which indicates how NCDOT addressed our comments.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, Environmental Review Coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:kgc
Location Mailing Address Telephoneffax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone] 733-8653
ARCHAEOLOGY 421 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4619 Mail Service Center. Raleigh NC 27699-4619 (919) 73 ±-7342 715-2671
RESTORATION 515 N Blount Si_ Raleigh NC 461? Mail Service Center, Raleilth NC 27699-4613 [phone] 715-4801
tit RV[) S PLC\\I\(; , \ R! ur' ` \'c \!aiI (Cnc,- R.I?u \( ? l ?-I,
-I?-a
6-34-63
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 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 GtiJ
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 preliminan 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:
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 allows 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.
3. 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:
1. 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.
5. 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 County - 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. We
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 [phone]. 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
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 31, 2000
MEMORANDUM
AiTn
NCDENR
To: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager, NCDOT, Project Development & Environmental Analysis
From: John Hennessy, NC Division of Water Quality `_10
Subject: Scoping comments on the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 171 on SR 2770 over South
Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, State Project No. 8.2495 101, T.I.P. B-3463.
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 South Buffalo Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The DWQ index number for the stream is
16-11-14-2 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. DWQ prefers 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 [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
Mr. William D. Gilmore memo
01/28/00
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 115A NCAC 2H.0506
(h)(3)), the Wetland Restoration Program may be available for use as stream mitigation.
Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands.
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 [phone].
Pc: Eric Alsmeyer, Corps of Engineers
Mark Cantrell, USFWS
David Cox, NCWRC
File Copy
Central Files

Jill

0 0 a All.
1

?
` y8 a8 ?

so

i

CO
QV
ZZ\
"?/ pMpMp
QOJI•.? Vf

n'
,td
1

dQR I
w
8

'I
'
I
'I I
+
STA 27 +00 p0 a
i
Q
np I
Wp<44< ?o ,;
My
n i
do `ffi$
?=r
U.
u
?RO
I ? Gs?1Jl,??
,o
?p 11 p l l p
__ n !5 ? ?pMppup
- **W#8l'cVSJd -
I ? al?

m

u?co
Wo
I
i
i
C)
_3
N
??
gLu

4
CV)
00
- c?
QV
ZZ
;gig
JQ11
A tt
Jill
? ? Mp,TCI
LIZ
V
R y M y M M WWa
SQOJF,a`vf
5/
-,I I -r -
1 ?3
? +d
x
b ?ga `s$
? do
rte' I ? ?
?• V? 1
1
I ul
dPF I '
a? I I I
?? II 1
11
?I
86 I

N
I e
1WOW1yy
?YS
Y
g

R
3
M~
?o
a?
YI
0
V
yayll
QOJh??
y M y l l
QOJI???
ti
Ilul"1
ILL. Q
aq-
Y
a

?I
ui¦ /
yp?? I

1
?I

I' L- BM •I
Y -BL- STA 4+48.65
75.39 RIGHT
CI FV. f. Ad I0•
U-i
Q
V,
Q-
W
Nil
Min
1111
a Eel
IE
014 m
7
I
i
a?
I

;pj
i go
I
y?
EE
a a ?

i? 8g ?8

M 0
oO
QV
zz

i i tl
1
A
aar'?? w
ab?Q
plpll
I

F
l'
I ?
I I
I II
II I'?;
U\
I
I I I ,?\
_ ?I I
it 0y
I
f I II ?
Q --
e
I

ul

O
w

s
i

O\

1
?pNpNM
sa4????!
?fp 1 p 1 1
sgw??z?
M
Of11pIN 1
sco????
d+ P p I p M l N
sCo? ?,?
8989S9tA9t88
??ss ? ? I I Ij I ? // /
ae ? I /
i
i / III I
II II. >:
a I I ?
I ?
? I ICI `?
I I ?1 w
I '
I II I
I
I
I I iI ?
II
,I
I
I
I?
COW
zz
aIMN?p p
QoJ?? ?
RIM
N
oSp N p 1 N
?QC?I-? v5
I
i'r
II
I
I
I
I
? I
I
at
IN
I ;' I
w1
I?
Il;i
I it
I?
w
I
F
i
i
Y
a
5
a
i
a
Z
IJ N
I ?I
7 In ?
Ni I, V

q?? W
NNNppp
5
4jp N p l 4
5
N N II N N p
QO?I?Cy?
?jti Ofp I p N t N
?WMIV-
1
wAtuo
$•F$'F$$:$F?I 4.$$$'k'F ILN90$$ R$$$'FIt I$ F 111
W$$$$IM [1? 6'It F
g

z`

n
0. F a?

I z a h +
w
9 Z
m ? a a +
m
T
t
l
+
rl ? o? 10 r O < II

J N W
V !

4?
g
J
W -- --
Q
+

a uj
O LL

t
EE o ! I
.
WILU M

- LL
1 - 10

W LLJ
?,
uj -w

a

-

-
. : o, m
a N + LL
Ri N N
I
ebb
F
j a -
a

w
00 CO - a
N

'd tp N +
1 W N N ?
I II II
C7 iL U Y > 1
>
z

W
• M = -
p

pp
b Or
O N
H

II _
06 W7 >
1
1

.0
N
p
O ?

In •_

N 10?

II
II II N

Q Sd>l e> 13
Ln
CI

OI

h /

O N

O + Cl) + O
N O M
+ O.

•N O
N CD b
+0 0
II II II
rh
N+

d

!

! 8
m ' U.1
lp
R=c 3
A=

II II

II II
--
aW
> __
N
N
RF f
LO
19

x
r pp
O + _

II l

II II y In

1 I
N

O N
(O
OI
r
H O O
O N Q

J Q O ~
? O W
41 to- i W r

. II W
?
W = -.0
II
I O V hl >
M U W
W
s g

cl, %C
?'1'iF III
t 1. I.
!II _ . i..I 1i..i-i.1I I}1! I.?r I _t'Ii :1.i I I. 1i I.,1 I! I.II II 'i 1;1: ,!. 1 t. I;I;; III Ii I -I-tI I..1.t.i iii
Ifl I
i I I !_.I ' 1 I. ..;
11 I II I I I II
II it II 1' I III I -- I . II I I? ll;i II I. i. I 11.1-I
it I II .
1

1 i,1 i' 1 1

: ',i III fl !i 1

I

i I:I: 1

. 11 I,

,I: 1 I,
1.
I i' ''!
;i! - Ill
I 111 Ili I, j:ll ;I! li I

.
IIII. i 1I 1 1
t 1, II '
1- 1 ; I
L,
- II ! I
' : i II I I II. it li
' ,1 I' I? ,.?
!I'1
I I -•_ !i I
?I ,I Ii is
:l., l i ' 1' 1I; ' it I
111 II:1 1 II
1I ' Ii 1 I:

w
V
1 Ill II;
.1
;.
1'
I'!
I II
t
I
II I I I
j
, 1!'
.1 II
II 1111
11 ,
j ?''I t'
1, ,II ;t I I
,l
,I
,.'
I: i
,III II
:
il'
!' I
I: I

i1 ,1 II
; ! !
i I !i

Ii I :I
III 1
I
I I I! I
! I
_1.I :
(i
1 I It
i

;
i'
. .

jIt

I
o
I
;:
I l
;
,

'
' ' ;,1
I I , 1

1
11i I1

._I
11
'1_I; 1't
. 1 i t
!!

,
L
, I
l

',
('
I ,!i
,:I 1.1 !
I'

1
,;
I I-
LI ti
I. ; I

I
I I

,
I II,
I I / 1

: J 1
1 1
'.-I ;. i ! -"
I
-
I+
- I I. I:

CL
11yy
g
.'

1

' I. 1
to
1

1

L

i

1 I

' ?':.i.

: J:,,
, 1
1.111 I J
III

ll!
I
11
1
:-1.li
!

I, ,
'ii 'Iil
, JJ.L
1
1- ,.
Ilf 11

1] I.
1f ,L1.1
-Li
L. 1
'.a It
I I
.

' I
I j

11 I I1'I
.I

I
Ili

I

1

I I I

I
111

jl

!

II;'
II

111

I,
!I 1
I 11
I,I
: !!

J..I
iil 1I!
I, 1.
1'
I
L 1 '.;

1

9111
''
!

I

(i 1 l-, ? _t.l 1

! I;

l
1 ! 1. it
II I t

I

.
I I1-t-_t

rt

i ll t -! I

ri
I

. I I I
I ' 1 !
1.-.11

1
1 1 ; -:III ;I

11 ? I ?
,.I J

I I
11
I ..' I l- 1 1
It I? I III II
I I -I1 I. ;

1.
I :_; ll

L -I.::

. ;.
.?

:I

11

I 11

.
I l 11.1
i

! I
I
1 I
:I I
r
Ill i
I II
1;ii !I
1 it
,
i. (

Ill: 1. I: .

, I

I
1

1
! ,

1 -1
I-
I
: I'

.

1'

__
. 1 : ,
s 1 I i i

it I

.i ; 1
11
I

1

,'i I I 1 I. II I I
r I t i I I 1-i 111 1-
ili. j ifl ,tl
li II 1 -I

II 11. 1
11'. 11 .,
tl I, I jt III ; I 1
'

I.

y . I..
.I
I I. , II

,
J, I.!

. I I'.,I LJ
I I.1

I :l; I
!

!

1` I ,I
!' l

I II I ,
l ii- ;

i ! I I I 11 I
I _I I L j l 1 . II 11 :I i. I I ,

" I

I
1
l
1. 1 ...Il

I I
I I : I ,
,I
II I! 1 , ` . I
f

i - t .I
1, ,
I I. l t II
1
i' 111 I I'll I I? I II I II. I
1!.
1 lfl. II II,

1 ,I 11
II i!II 1!,I
II I:i 1, ,' Ill
1: It II 1.- ,I
I I
i
' '' 1 1 il'
i . '.I. I 1 ! I,il 1 ' , I! , 1
"; I I., I ''

I
1
'
..

1

I.
I
I I 1
1
1
I
. I I.1
.I I I ',
' ills ! 11. i I ,I ' I.
! : I ' I , I I i. i.' I
.,

t :I
,I '
11 ?: I Ill I, I:I
I I.. .
1 li: 111 I 'I I, ,

, ..
I

" .

'.?

1

?
I
!:,
, I I I

II
I I

I' I' IIi ;1?f' .rlt II I ! . ,! I

1
I

I

I

I: I

'1 ji
;
111
1

!LLL

! 1
./

' 1
II
: , I
! ;I
Ii .1 ! ! t
I'.1
I ,1 111._1
II .1

;ii
1 I
1 1 I

111 I
I:i 1: 1
1
I
X
11
I.!
;I

it
I
1
I'

i
?
? 1
,II;l

!. 111 'Ill
'
I 1!
?
11 ?! ;;II
' ,1.11 ,. 111.' ;;. I Ip

..!

L 1 'II I.I 1
,:
I1. I.I ' 11 !.
i
I I1

! .I.

'
'
. I-1 1?1.
I

1-
-I
!:

I!II
I'
'
,..
! :1-
I :.
ill
!
I !I II
!1
1i
?i
: 11
II ill
,1 I I!-
I I. ?1 : ,
11,1 1t1
1
I 1.
11
I I I I _i
I !.I
!
i
LL
11 :, _11
1:
1 '
t i;
-
11 11 11 .
I I 1
II'' .,:I ,i
,, 11
-III 111 11;1
.
II : , 1:11
I,-I ;III ill' I'

!
,

i

I
I
I

I
! 1 II , 1
.I

,1
11, .1

Ii
;t
i

: J
4Yd
LY
pp

T

I?.1
1
i

!
T" I' III I

lil
:1 ,I
,111 111 I -1
1:1. ill
1111 I ,l I I I_i.11 LI

1 !
_li
11
,.il
I.
1! II I.
1 I. , -_

1
,
1i 1!
I;
;.. .I
I , 1
I.1 I
I L I,.l

:
1..
ill J!
I I
:j 'Il I ,
I. I
-I

1.
,
.I
i.

I
I

.:
- I.

,

.
.. .
, I I

1

1,1 1 I ; . .

I

1 I ,

,

..; I

I

I.;
I 1 ,

II I

:- r. 1.

'
'I.

i I

.. I.
.1
.1

II !1

.i I..,
t. -
!II II
:.I:

_?t f ,.;_i

I, j -

1.1'1"I

I

1 '1

.

-.!

:,1j

I : I (. - l

I 1 I 1 ! 1 I I 1
I I I
1 , I:

1!I, li

I,, ,III

,

111

I

it

i

I

it
1 I I.,.I

I-?

Ili 111

1, I?
I

,

i

,

;I

I 1

:li

I;
I

l

' 1 1. I.I 1 !

11 I ! :_ 1. 1
I I
lili II 1111

!I II!j
1 _
I...
1.1 1, 1 {-I
l
1111 1 ;.

11
, 11

-

I
1.,
!il I
Il I.

{`
1111

i

C.'il
li iL, II I

1

:

I
I 1
_I

I,
til I
I.
_.
I'.
i1 I
i. :L ,
I.
! Ili.
II ! , I
I ' 1
1 ,1
1j1_
1 -11 1,11
1; ;I i:l I
t '! I ,
,i 1
J it
I
'
1 I
I .I 1,
ILI' I,,i IIII
' '.1.11
111 11
it I !,. 1,
111,,1 I I Il
ll ill 111 j
; , '11
' -1: '
1 i
,. i I
I I,I. 1;:1
1 II- 11 TI
I: .-I.
i1_1 I
1 , 1 , 1I
1.111 1
I
I ' j'
1.1
I :; . 1 : 1 I l1
11 i i-IiI 1.11 LI
1. 1.11 .1 11 1i
1.1 I.I 1 _I 1
I I _i
, ,.

, 1 I
I ?,
! I I
!I
i
! , ,,
li 1!ll ,I ,
! 1
I 11 II
11! 1
11 i I
1 Illt
1 I ' I I 1 - _I_ ' L:
I I1
I iI I1 .
I
i ;I Il
1- li
l ?'
I
I 1. :II
II
I 11 I I
L I
' I
,

_.. . , I.,
.I. I
:, ,
1.
A!* 1 :,
I
..
1
°' I 1 I
ill
!.:; I II i
I Ii..ii I'$ i. ,,
I, i.., .i , .L. 1 ,.I
i ?' _,1 ;I.j .

1 I
:I;,
!I i

L!
I' I. II I ,.,1

l 1
1 L.1 ! I I

11 1,

II i, !I

l

,
:
, 1 11

1. l,'
I

1'
,'; It, J

1

I.;i.,. ; III

III

:t
I LL,,

(.
;
;;;
1l is
11
1111 Il!I
!
1
I

I
ii !i;i Ill
1 I. ;;
III
,
I i'I
I i
I:'l'll 1
1 I:'1 li ,
I
I

:
.
.. ,.::.... L.._.

I

_,_,.1

I:.,

.-I
'.,.

l

I:1 ..

,
_I ... l

:1.' I
,.. I. II- ;1.,

'1 1
IJ Ilj
,-I,.I .-_. ;:
?
1I
:-I. i
1.11.

I

.

:
;
!
II- .:11 , II

I
i

,'

l .,

,

1!
' I I
,1

I

I

I
1.

' ; I i.1lI
I. I, 111,

I11 It
I • I, rl

I ?: 11 II
.I

11.1 1
l II

. I I II
:1. LL'.

.I..

,
I

.11 .:T !.
J
I 1 1,,.

. .-

I I

. ,. I :.

i I

I I.

I ,.

j.I I II-:: 1

I I'

li- I

I

1 I '

I
I
i l I

1
1
1

1111
I

II

)

I-
!
1 1 1
II I I
II 1 I !.,

-, I.. 1
' I1
j.I 1111 I
I

! I I
I

.1
l :-I ,I
.l. I
1.1 1
!
. lil 1 I

I

-I

I

I

I
I I.L!i II
t I. '! .,. ,
!, !.
';I I I.I
!
11: 1
111 i1 ,
pl 1 1
1.:1
j ,I
I1: 1,11 1
?' „
Il ,I Ii!,
1 :
1''I II
11:1 11. I I
1 Intl I' I
i I li
I. I

1 I I 1

j 1 I ,.
; I
, I

1
t?
..
11
1 I 1
I 1
I ! ,
_
I. ill. 11
I
I. ,. ,1-. :1

X11 :

.I I 1 . :l 1. :I
.I :i:I i 1
1
I, III,
i ,I.
I 1;
I
1 t I
j
l

1

I: I II, I 11111

it 111
111
, '
I 'I
I ,.I
:I II
I' 11
'! .
I 1 1; I11,

1111 I.I
T1 I.
i
ll I 1 i
I I
1 111
I:J I' t1
1 I.!'
111
iI ,J ,
1 I 1 '1 II
II iT ,I II
;l i1
t
I; !' l 11
i1 I II I 1 1i 1
l Ilil {

1. ;:
..? 1

,
1 1
1 i 1

it t IL, 111 l 1

,
I I:
I II I 11
I

I: I,:1
1
l
.
ti;l 11 .

tlif
1 1??I li'1

I I II I-
I

f tl
"

;1
I

ill 1

I !.

I,

It
I

III III
II ' Ii1
I I

;
II 11 I
1;I l
III

I
I I ,1

,I

_ ;I

- 1. 1,i
i I II

!I III 111
i I
1

1 1 I
'!

I1.11 ,.I 111
! I 1 l!I ,li;
1 1 I

I

.

J.I

'

.1

;
I
II .
! 1 1 1

i s
j_11' 1 1-lj_ I
II I I

I1i it
I „ 1.1,1 1
11
1 1i i!!I
I
'
,I

I

.
I

' 1 II

;

`

,

1

,
I, I I
i!I I ill
I

Ii
11 ,
i

11.1. „
I
''I 11

I

. I -.i. 1

,1 II

1..11 I I.. IP

I
J I ; _ r .
:I, I. I I l - I } J : I 1 - 1
!+!Ii-I I 1 I. ; :I
Ii: ;! 1 1
! i 1
1 11
!: . I
!: I 11,11 1
I 1 -I LI I I1 ' Lf I
I I, 1..I I1' I:,1 11:1 I ;P; III
.I

II. ,I
:,
I
I 1
" 1 .,
I I. .,
! I:. -
it ,I I , ,
t, I 1 I I l ,
-I! I, I I it I :'' ,I Lil I:
1 i 11
I
'. .
I :1 :. I

' I
l
.,
1
1, I
?, _
I
;111
11
i 1111 ii
1 :1 II
Li.1 I ; I I II1
1 I I- I(
.. 1 ( I t
1
1
1
1. I 11 I ,1 -- - I I I ;

I I L' 1 I I 1 II
i

' 1

1

1

! I

1. i I.

1' 11, 1 I
-

1 1 1 1 1 1
I

: I

I
I

11 II i
I 1 ;l
11. ; .? I I I I I. I: 1 , I.

.
'I

?. ;' I

1 ;

;. 'I 1 I ; 1

1 I'.i 1
! 111 \

C
I
I', ;: , I

I j'
i i II ,I ::1i
l I
I LI,
i I ! 11
11 II ' ;I I
I
1 1 '., I I
I

,. .I.1 {

., ,

1 I 1

I. 11

I .

- I.
I I

!I ' I I - I
I

L I ' I
I I
!
f: II,

! I I I

.I
11 ! II
1; 1
Ill! 111 1 '11;
II I 1 I 1.

1'
I :'I

,

;

,:'
I

':L

I I. I 1

;. ;
i 1

, l 1

1 I

is
1 I

I'
ii
:
I,: 1
I Ii .
i' !;.
1

; ; ,,

,
I ILII ,111
-

s
I

1 :1 '
' I

1' 1
1 1

- I

11
1 Il 1
l ,I
' 'I
I 1
;I I,

1
1

-
.
_. .
.,.,
! i ,
l !
i I 1 ,
,
1t1
1
, ;I - 1
!;; ,I
11
I I
! i.
I :
j l t I I I
11_ I
I ?
; I
1

I ,II I
I
I

II,. " i,
i,
I

.,I, ,11
I i I

II 1; i
I:
1'

I.: .11

1
,11
I 1 l

-- I

.
Fill .i Il
li
I. 1
II ;! I 11
I
,I

li
1.11
II

ill 11
',11 Il'
I1

!! ! III
I!

I
! II
I

Ill !II
'Ili ; 11
I.

1,_ I,

: , ::

.

-,1 I I , ,
..-
..1 „

_
..
,1
.1
,.I F
..:
I
.,

_..
!

....
,111

..
;
III'
.
..I I
I
' 'i
I.. I. 1..,

.
111. 1 II

,...1 _.,_

:I
!

I
l I' I
I 11

- I'1 ,
i1:

, I

I
I i
''
! 1
II I,II

1
,I I, I.1
1 1
1;

1_t
11 I

t l
'1.

;. ,
1 II

J - Il. I
it I1 1

J-

'

I
.
i( I I I

! I
1.
,I J I..I 1

: I 1
I .1
1
11

1
J
. 1

1, I I I I 1

I,l f1. 1
i 1, ! I I.I I

1- II
.1 ! i i.

.
1 i I I

;I
l i

i, ,,

- '

l I 1

11 II1 1
I

;11! t ' 1 I1, . I.

,!

Ij ,1 I I

I I

: :I 1 1

I

I_i:i-1..11 1 1-

I,. 1 1

1-I lIl
1- 11 :

-t i I,. I.., I

1-.

i I.._ -
I

,
ll
11
I - II
I 1 I II I
1
!
1,1 l t 1
1111
11 l
i ,
II I I I I
Ill! M! I 1
'
.

, j

I

,

1

1 ! i

I' (
tl I., -l I) '

I I I I 1 ,I

I II II

l: Ii,

i

, . li II

l 1 1
!, I, l ;I

1,
11
: iti I
-ll
J

IIi 1

1
- II.
1 li
1

II
1- t1

1

_
I I
l I 1
I
1,11
I
1
I
\ 1
I lilt
I 111
I!
I
1. ,.i: I 1 I ! :I I l i . . 1 1 . ;, I. III I

m,
1 1 1 - _ III i ! 1 I. ''
LI I I 1
._
<

I
:

-

-

- I

H I 11 I.
.
11
Ill -,
!1 I

i I -
I ' !
I f'!
-

..

. ,
1

. 1 .
, t
1
? 1 I 1' :

,. '
I I , 1,
1 „

, :i II

,I.' :!.
'1

! T I
l 111 I I ;, I

'
.

I
l
I ip
I
i. I I
'

!it'
I. I
il.
1 .I I

I IIi .

I.
I - -- --
1
I I i
l I
,. 1 j!
I 'I I

?

1<
- I I i
-
- i
I

1 1.

..
,
I I 1

;

1

li

i.

I I ; 1 1 i 1

-
1 I
i
,
1
1
1! 111
it
4