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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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May 18, 2004
WBS Element: 33213.3.1 (B-3669)
Contract No. C200790
F. A. Number: BRSTP-96 (7)
County: Johnston ` O ?j
Description: Bridge over Hannah Creek and Approaches on NC 96
MEMORANDUM TO: Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE
State Construction Engineer
FROM: Wendi O. Johnson, PE
Division Construction Engineer
SUBJECT: Approved Preconstruction Conference Minutes

LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
!WETLANDS 401 GROUP
MAY 2 7 2004
0 ATER OUALI7Y SECTION
We are transmitting an approved copy of the minutes covering the preconstruction conference for
the above project, which was held on May 4, 2004. The minutes were approved by the Contractor,
Sanford Contractors, Inc., as recorded.
Attachment
c: Ron Lucas (FHWA)
Dr. Garland Pardue (US Fish & Wildlife)
Mike Bell (US Army Corps of Engineers)
John Hennessy (NCDEHNR)
John Holley (NCDEHNR, Land Quality Section)
David Cox (NCWRC)
Scott L. VanHorn (NCWRC)
Ron Sechler (National Marine Fisheries)
Sprint (Larry Mason/Marcus Guyton)
Johnston County Cable (Russell Cox)
Progress Energy (Bob Campbell)
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Mr. Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE
May 18, 2004
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ec: Cecil L. Jones, PE
Donald Pearson
Robert Simpson
Andy Brown, PE
Bryant Bunn, PE
Andy Pridgen
Shannon Sweitzer, PE
Lloyd Johnston, Jr.
Mike McKeel, PE
Troy Peoples, PE
Victor Barbour, PE
Don G. Lee
Mohammed Mulla
Jimmy Marler
Jamie Shern
Michael Robinson, PE
Warren Walker, PE
Haywood Daughtry, PE
John Williamson
Richy Narron
Chris Kreider, PE
David R. Henderson, PE
Jermery Armstrong
Willie Bryant
Tim Little, PE
Gerald McCauley
?RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AND PERMIT MEETING MINUTES
WBS Element: 33213.3.1 (B-3669)
Federal Aid No.: BRSTP-96 (7)
Contract No.: C200790
County: Johnston
Description: Bridge over Hannah Creek and Approaches on NC 96
The preconstruction conference for the above project was held in the Wilson Division Office Conference Room
on May 4, 2004 with the following persons in attendance:
NAME REPRESENTING
Randall Gattis Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Michael Robinson NCDOT - Construction
Donald Pearson NCDOT - REU
Richy Narron NCDOT - Utilities
Bob Campbell Progress Energy
Steve Grimes NCDOT - Right of Way
Andy Pridgen NCDOT - QA Lab
Jeff Allen NCDOT - Selma Construction
Mike McKeel NCDOT - Selma Construction
Wendi Johnson, Division Construction Engineer, presided over the conference. She asked everyone present to
introduce themselves and their company affiliation.
The Contractor presented his letter naming persons authorized to sign Supplemental Agreements.
Bobby Culbertson will be Project Manager and Ken Pulley will act as Project Superintendent and Traffic
Control Coordinator for the Contractor.
Scott Price will act as Project Inspector and Traffic Control Coordinator for the Division of Highways.
The Contractor advised that Barnhill plans to begin paving in late October 2004. Contractor was advised
that he should give the Resident Engineer 30 days notice before beginning structure work. 240-day period
starts the day NC 96 is closed. Phase 1 is paving of detour around the site. Phase 2 begins when NC 96 is
closed.
The Contractor presented his progress schedule and was advised that it would be checked and he would be
advised if satisfactory. By copy of these minutes, we are advising the Contractor that his progress
schedule has been checked and is approved as noted.
RIGHT OF WAY
Steve Grimes covered this portion of the contract.
There are no 200 Series items in the right of way.
There is no known asbestos contamination, underground storage tanks, or any known soil contamination
within the right of way of the project.
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The Contractor is advised not to exceed the right of way or easement areas shown on the project plans
unless permission is granted from the property owner.
UTILITY CONFLICTS
Sprint - Utilities should be cleared in two weeks.
Time Warner Cable - Utilities should be cleared in two weeks.
Progress Energy - All utility conflicts have been relocated.
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS
Mr. Andy Pridgen, Division QA Supervisor, asked the Contractor if he had any questions of the Special
Provisions outlined on pages 25 thru 42.
Mr. Pridgen advised that the Special Provisions in this contract are dated 02/17/04.
The Contractor advised that Barnhill Contracting would perform paving on this project.
Nuclear density testing will be utilized. Contractor will probably use the Clinton plant. SF9.5A requires
90% density on this project.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
Any of the Special Provisions not covered will be as stipulated.
Contract Time and Liquidated Damages - The date of availability for this contract is the date the Contractor
begins work but not before June 15, 2004 or later than March 15, 2005, except that work in jurisdictional
waters and wetlands shall not begin until a meeting between NCDOT, Regulatory Agencies and the Contractor
is held as stipulated in the permits.
The completion date for this contract is the date that is 240 consecutive calendar days after beginning Phase 2
or by November 15, 2005, whichever is earlier.
The liquidated damages for this contract are $500.00 per calendar day. After the preconstruction, should the
Contractor desire to revise the date he expects to begin work, he shall notify the Engineer, in writing, at least
30 days prior to the revised date.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
The Contractor's EEO Officer and Minority Liaison Officer is Brent Sloan.
The Contractor shall exercise all necessary and reasonable steps to insure that Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises participate in at least 7% of the contract.
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The Resident Engineer furnished the Contractor with required posters for his bulletin board. The Contractor's
EEO Policy Statement is to be posted on the project's bulletin board, which should be weatherproof, along
with the following posters:
1. Davis-Bacon Minimum Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule
2. Wage-Rate Information - F/A Project, Form PR-1495
3. Notice Relating to False Statements, Form PR-1022
4. EEO Poster - Discrimination is Prohibited
The Contractor is urged to document, in writing, all actions taken in complying with Equal Opportunity of
Employment Provisions, Training Provision, and Minority Business Enterprise Provision. This includes
applicant referrals, meetings with employees, on-site inspections, wage evaluations, etc.
All subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for meeting the same requirements as the prime contractor,
and it is the prime contractor's responsibility to oversee that both are in compliance.
All alleged discriminatory violations should be brought to the attention of the Resident Engineer.
The State and/or FHWA will conduct a Contract Compliance Review sometime during the life of this contract.
Therefore, fair employment practice should be maintained at all times. Women should not be discriminated
against in any way.
Reporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation - When payments are made to Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise firms, including material suppliers, Contractors at all levels shall provide the Engineer with
an accounting of said payments. This accounting shall be furnished the Engineer for any given month by the
end of the following month.
Retainage and Prompt Payment - Contractor at all levels, prime, subcontractor, or second tier contractor,
shall within 7 calendar days of receipt of monies resulting from work performed on the project or services
rendered, pay subcontractors, second tier subcontractors, or material suppliers, as appropriate.
The Contractor is encouraged to give every opportunity to allow DBE participation in Supplemental
Agreements.
The Contractor's requested estimate period for this project will be the end of the month.
Domestic Steel and Iron Products - All steel and iron products which are permanently incorporated into this
project shall be produced in the United States except minimal amounts of foreign steel and iron products may
be used, provided the combined project cost of the bid items involved does not exceed one-tenth of one
percent (0.1 percent) of the total amount bid for the entire project or $2,500.00, whichever is greater. This
minimal amount of foreign produced steel and iron products permitted for use by this Special Provision is not
applicable to fasteners. Domestically produced fasteners are required for this project.
Plant and Pest Quarantines - This project is in a county regulated for fire ants. Contractor must thoroughly
clean all equipment before moving out of the quarantined area. Comply with federal/state regulations by
obtaining a certificate or limited permit for any regulated article moving from the quarantined area.
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Safety Vests - All Contractor's personnel, all subcontractors and their personnel, and any material suppliers
and their personnel must wear an OSHA approved, reflective vest or outer garment at all times while on the
project. Ms. Johnson advised that non-reflective orange shirts are acceptable for all project personnel except
flaggers.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ROADWAY
Shoulder Reconstruction - Perform shoulder reconstruction in the following order: scarify the existing
shoulder to provide the proper bond, add the earth material to the shoulder, and compact the reconstructed
shoulder to the satisfaction of the Engineer. This work should be done immediately after the resurfacing
operations are completed as directed by the Engineer. This work will be performed by Barnhill
Contracting.
Shoulder and Fill Slope Material - Required shoulder and slope construction for this project shall be
performed in accordance with requirements of Section 226 of the Standard Specifications except as
follows:
Construct the top 6" (150mm) of shoulder and fill slopes with soils capable of supporting vegetation.
Provide soil with P.I. greater than 6 and less than 25 and with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. Remove
stones and other foreign material 2" (50mm) or larger in diameter. All soil is subject to testing and
acceptance or rejection by the Engineer.
Material shall be obtained from within the project limits or an approved borrow source.
Construction Surveying - Provide a stakeout of areas where an environmental permit is required prior to
performing any construction in or adjacent to these areas. Stake out limits of the permitted work areas
according to the approved permit drawings. Provide clear delineation by use of pink or other highly visible
flagging. Insure construction limits do not exceed approved permitted work areas. Immediately notify the
Resident Engineer of any variations of the stakeout limits when compared to the approved permit drawings.
Surveying will be done by Mid-Atlantic Surveying and Engineering of Winston-Salem They are required
to notify the Resident Engineer before surveying is begun. It was suggested that the Contractor and the
Resident Engineer have a meeting at the construction site before the road is closed.
EROSION CONTROL
Environmentally Sensitive Areas - This project is located in an "Environmentally Sensitive Area". This
designation requires special procedures to be used for clearing and grubbing, temporary stream crossings
and grading operations within the area identified on the plans. This also requires special procedures to be
used for seeding and mulching and stage seeding within the project.
Clearing and Grubbing - In areas identified on the EC plans as "Environmentally Sensitive Areas", the
Contractor may perform clearing operations but not grubbing operations until immediately prior to
beginning grading operations as described in Section 200, Article 200-1, of the Standard Specifications.
Preconstruction Conference Minutes
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The "Environmentally Sensitive Area" shall be defined as a 50 ft. (16 meter) buffer zone on both sides of
the stream (or depression) measured from top of stream bank (or center of depression). Only clearing
operations (not grubbing) shall be allowed in this buffer zone until immediately prior to beginning grading
operations. Erosion control devices shall be installed immediately following the clearing operation.
In buffer, you can only clear to what is shown in the drawings.
Grading - Once grading operations begin in "Environmentally Sensitive Areas", work will progress in a
continuous manner until complete. All construction within these areas must progress in a continuous
manner such that each phase is complete and areas permanently stabilized prior to beginning of next phase.
Failure on the part of the Contractor to complete any phase of construction in a continuous manner in
"Environmentally Sensitive Areas" as specified will be just cause for the Engineer to direct the suspension
of work in accordance with Section 108-7 of the Standard Specifications.
Crimping Straw Mulch - Crimping shall be required on this project adjacent to any section of roadway
where traffic is to be maintained or allowed during construction. In areas within six feet (2 meters) of the
edge of pavement, straw is to be applied and then crimped. After the crimping operation is complete, an
additional application of straw shall be applied and immediately tacked with a sufficient amount of
undiluted emulsified asphalt.
Lawn Type Appearance - All areas adjacent to lawns must be hand finished as directed by the Engineer to
give a "lawn-type appearance". These areas shall be re-seeded to match their original vegetative
conditions, unless otherwise directed by the Field Operations Engineer.
The Project Inspector will furnish the Contractor with a weekly erosion control checklist.
Commercial borrow pit will be used.
STRUCTURE
Mike Robinson covered this portion of the contract.
Contractor will construct, maintain and afterwards remove a temporary structure in accordance with the
applicable part of the Standard Specifications and this Special Provision. Do not disturb or otherwise damage
the finished work.
Submit working drawings in accordance with Article 105-2 of the Standard Specifications and the
requirements of this Special Provision. Submittals are only necessary for those items as required by the
Standard Specifications, other Special Provisions, or contract plans. Make submittals that are not specifically
noted in this Special Provision directly to the Resident Engineer.
PERMITS
Mrs. Johnson advised that the US Army Corps of Engineers and DENR have issued permits for this project.
A buffer certification has been issued by the Division of Water Quality. The Contractor shall comply with all
applicable permit conditions during construction of this project.
Agents of the permitting authority will periodically inspect the project for adherence to the permits.
Preconstruction Conference Minutes
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Should the Contractor propose to utilize construction methods (such as temporary structures or fill in waters
and/or wetlands for haul roads, work platforms, cofferdams, etc.) not specifically identified in the permit
(individual, general or nationwide) authorizing the project, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
coordinate with the appropriate permit agency to determine what, if any, additional permit action is required.
The Contractor shall also be responsible for initiating the request for the authorization of such construction
method by the permitting agency. The request shall be submitted through the Engineer. The Contractor shall
not utilize the construction method until it is approved by the permitting agency. The request normally takes
approximately 60 days to process; however, no extensions of time or additional compensation will be granted
for delays resulting from the Contractor's request for approval of construction methods not specifically
identified in the permit.
Where construction moratoriums are contained in a permit condition which restricts the Contractor's activities
to certain times of the year, those moratoriums will apply only to the portions of the work taking place in the
waters or wetlands, provided that activities outside those areas are done in such a manner as to not affect the
waters or wetlands.
Bridge is top-down construction.
The Contractor's surveyor will need to delineate all the Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as well as
wetlands/permitted and unpermitted areas.
Demolition of the existing bridge will be accomplished by non-shattering technique (sawing). The existing
bridge is creosote. These old posts will be pulled from the water about three feet below the stream bed.
Page 75 of the permit shows impact to wetlands. Dots denote mechanized clearing.
Clearing is permitted in buffer only in the impacted areas ---not easement. TDE is not permitted. Do not clear.
Heavy equipment working in wetlands must be placed on mats, or other measures must be taken to minimize
soil disturbance. This is only within the footprint. Mechanized clearing can be used for access as long as
nothing is disturbed.
Buffer impacts are shown on page 81. Surveyors need to clearly mark these areas.
Contractor was reminded that any permitted temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and the affected
areas returned to their pre-existing elevation.
Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming in contact with fresh waters of the state
until the concrete has hardened. Concrete from the barrier rail construction tends to drop into the stream.
Concrete must be contained.
Deck slab will be considered for re-use as long as it is clean. This will be inspected by Resident after it is
broken up.
During construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U. S. or
protected riparian buffers.
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The permit does not cover waste or borrow within wetlands. Contractor will use commercial site for waste
and borrow.
All standard procedures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.
As-built plans will be retained by the Resident Engineer.
The temporary detour fill will be stabilized quickly with erosion control matting. The final fill slope will have
topsoil according to the Special Provisions and permanent vegetation.
The Contractor and the Resident will have a meeting after the road is closed to discuss steel prices, etc.
The Resident Engineer and the Contractor will schedule monthly construction meetings.
The Contractor presented a letter advising names of persons authorized to sign Supplemental Agreements in
conjunction with this project.
There were no further questions and/or comments and the meeting was adjourned.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
November 21, 2003
DWQ No. 031388
Johnston County
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Re: Johnston County, Replacement of Bridge No. 60 over Hannah Creek on NC 96,
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-96(3), State Project No. 8.1312501; TIP B-3669.
Hannah Creek [27-52-6; C NSW]
APPROVAL of NEUSE RIVER BUFFER RULES AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE with ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
Dear Dr. Thorpe,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 1045 square feet of protected riparian
buffers in Zone 1, and 500 square feet of protected riparian buffers in Zone 2 for the purpose of replacing Bridge
Number 60 over Hannah Creek on NC 96 in Johnston County. The project shall be constructed according to your
application dated October 31, 2003 and any conditions listed below. This approval shall act as your Authorization
Certificate as required within the Neuse River Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In addition, you should
get any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) Sediment and Erosion Control.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application dated October 31, 2003.
If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this authorization and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below.
1. Stormwater shall be directed to sheetflow at nonerosive velocities through the protected stream buffers.
2. All protected riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be
restored to the preconstruction contours and revegetated with native woody species upon completion of the
project construction. A post-construction as-built with the restoration activities included shall be submitted to
the DWQ no later than 6,0 days after the project is closed out by the Department of Transportation.
3. Prior to planting any of the native woody species required in Condition 2, a list of proposed species to be
planted shall be submitted, for approval, to the NC Division of Water Quality.

N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748
Michael F. Easley, Governor
CAF wAT?9 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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If you do not accept any of the conditions of this authorization, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This authorization and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under the "No Practical Alternatives" determination
required in 15A NCAC 2B .0233(8). If you have any questions, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
Sincerely,
Klimek, P.E.
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DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTNMNT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
Post Office Box 1000 o31388
Washington, NC 27889-1000 0 C T 3 1 2003
ATTENTION: Mr. Michael Bell
NCDOT Coordinator WATER QUALITY SECTION
SUBJECT: Nationwide Permit Application 23 for the proposed replacement
of Bridge No. 60 on NC 96 over Hannah Creek, Johnston County.
Federal Project No. BRSTP-96(3), State Project No. 8.1312501,
T.I.P. No. B-3669.
Dear Sir:
Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above referenced
project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace
Bridge No. 60 over Hannah Creek (DWQ Index # 27-52-6) Class "C NSW'). The project
involves replacing Bridge no. 60 with a 150-foot cored slab bridge over Hannah Creek.
IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
A small area of jurisdictional wetlands will be affected by the proposed project. The
construction of bridge no. 60 will require mechanized clearing of 0.004 acres of wetland.
There will be no need for a temporary workpad since top-down construction is feasible
with the proposed 1 25'; 2(a-),50'; 1 25' cored slab structure.
Bridge No. 60 is currently 103.0 ft. long and located on NC 96 over Hannah Creek in
Johnston County. It has a reinforced concrete floor and the remainder of the bridge
consists of timber. There is potential for the concrete components of the bridge to be
dropped into Waters of the United States during construction, resulting in temporary fill
of a maximum of approximately 24 cubic yards. Best Management Practices for Bridge
Demolition and Removal will be followed.
October 31, 2003
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
NEUSE RIVER BASIN RULES
This project is located in the Neuse River Basin; therefore the regulations pertaining to
the Neuse River Buffer Rules will apply. No practical alternative analysis has been done,
and the design has been evaluated to avoid and minimize impacts to buffers. There are
1045.0 square feet of impacts to Buffer Zone One and 500.0 square feet of impact to
Zone Two.
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 29 January 2003,
the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists two federally protected species for Johnston
County.
Biological Conclusions of "No Effect" were reached for all listed species. We have
updated information for two species that had habitat: Dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta
heterodon) and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). A site search for the Dwarf
wedgemussel was conducted in January of 2002 and no individuals were found. Also,
Michaux's sumac was resurveyed in August of 2003 and no individuals were found.
Therefore, in accordance with the most recent guidance from the USFWS, both the Dwarf
wedgemussel and Michaux's sumac received biological conclusions of may affect but not
likely to adversely affect.
Federally-Protected Species for Johnston County
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Red-cockaded woodpecker icoides borealis Endangered
Dwarf wedge mussel 1asmidonta heterodon Endangered
Tar s in mussel lliptio steinstansana Endangered
'chaux's sumac hus michauxii ndangered
KEY: Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range).
SUMMARY
This project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a "Categorical
Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR § 771.115(b). The NCDOT requests that these
activities be authorized by a Nationwide Permit 23 FAR number 10, pages 2020-2095;
January 15, 2002). We anticipate 401 General Certifications numbers 3361 and 3366 will
apply to this project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0501 (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.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
additional information please call Chris Manley at [phone] or
[e-mail]
Sincerely,
- Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Mr. John Domey, Division of Water Quality (2 copies)
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
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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. H. Trogdon, P.E., Division 4 Division Engineer
Mr. Jamie Shern, Division 4 DEO
Mr. William T Goodwin, PE, PDEA Project Planning Engineer)
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Bridge No. 60, on NC 96
Over Hannah Creek
Federal Aid Project BRSTP-96(3)
State Project 8.1312501
TIP Project B-3669
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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APPROVED:
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N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS

Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch

Nicholas L. Graf, P.E.
Division Administrator, FHWA
Johnston County
Bridge No. 60, on NC 96
Over Hannah Creek
Federal Aid Project BRSTP-96(3)
State Project 8.1312501
TIP Project B-3669
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch By:
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Date Dennis Pipkin
Project Planning Engineer
Date William T. Go win, Jr., P.E.
Unit Head, Bridge Replacement Planning Unit
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS:
Johnston County
Bridge No. 60, on NC 96
Over Hannah Creek
Federal Aid Project BRSTP-96(3)
State Project 8.1312501
TIP Project B-3669
1. PD&EA Branch (Natural Resources Section), Roadway Design Unit, Hydraulics Unit,
Geotechnical Unit, Resident Engineer:
Neuse River Rules: The project is in the Neuse River Basin, therefore, the Neuse Basin
Riparian•Area Rules for Nutrient Sensitive Waters apply. Roadway Design Unit will coordinate
with PD&EA Branch (Natural Resources Section) to,insure plans include appropriate
specifications. Resident Engineer will insure compliance with plans.
2. PD&EA Branch, Roadway Design Unit, Structure Design Unit, Resident Engineer:
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 60 has a reinforced concrete floor. The remainder of the
bridge consists of timber. There is potential for the concrete components of the bridge to be
dropped into Waters of the United States' during construction; resulting in temporary fill of a
maximum of approximately 24 cubic yards. Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition
and Removal will be followed.
Offsite Detour Improvements: Construction activities for the necessary offshe detour
improvements will be monitored so as not to involve additional environmental impacts, structures
in watercourses, impacts to historic properties, or new right-of-way. The work will be limited to
resurfacing, marking, and related shoulder work for the existing pavement. The detour roads
studied are SR 1143, SR 1162, and SR 1153. The total length is 17 miles, with 3.05 miles
needing resurfacing, shoulder reconstruction, and pavement markings.
Categorical Exclusion Document Page 1 of 1
Greensheet
Johnston County
Bridge No. 60, on NC 96
Over Hannah Creek
Federal Aid Project BRSTP-96(3)
State Project 8.1312501
TIP Project B-3669
I. SUMMARY OF PROJECT:
NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge Number 60, in Johnston County.. Bridge Number 60
carries Highway NC 96 over Hannah Creek, in the southern part of Johnston County. NCDOT and
FHWA classify this action as a Categorical Exclusion, due to the fact that no notable environmental
impacts are likely to occur as a result of project construction.
NCDOT will replace Bridge No. 60 on the existing alignment, as shown in Figure 2. The
new bridge will be approximately 145 feet (38 m) in length, and 30-feet (9.0 m) in overall clear width.
A paved travelway of 24 feet (7.2 m) will be accommodated, with an offset of 3 feet (1 m) on each
side. The approach roadway will have a 24 foot (7.2 m) travelway, with 8 feet (2.4 m) turf shoulders
on each side. Where guardrail is required, shoulders will be increased by a minimum of 3 feet (I m)
on each side. The new structure will be at approximately the same elevation as the existing facility.
Traffic will be detoured onto other local roads during construction. Resurfacing
improvements for the detour will be required, as discussed in Section IV.
This project will be designed with a design speed of 60 mph (97 km/hr) with an anticipated
posting of 55 mph (88 km/hr). However, a design exception will be needed for the horizontal
alignment.
NC 96 is not designated as a bicycle route, and there is no indication that an unusual number
of bicyclists use the road.
The estimated cost is $1,230,000; including $30,000 for Right-of-Way acquisition and
$1,200,000 for construction. The project is included in NCDOT's latest approved TIP. Right of way
and construction are scheduled in the 2004-2010 Draft TIP for fiscal years 2003 and 2004,
respectively.
II. ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS:
A design exception will be needed for the horizontal alignment.
III. EXISTING CONDITIONS
NCDOT classifies NC 96 as a Rural Major Collector Route in the Statewide Functional
Classification System. The route serves primarily agriculture, residential development, and small
businesses.
Near Bridge No. 60, NC 96 is a 2 lane, paved facility, 17 feet (5.2 m) in width, with 6 foot
(2 m) wide or wider turf shoulders on each side.
NCDOT built Bridge No. 60 in 1950. The bridge has an asphalt overlay wearing surface on a
reinforced concrete floor on timber joists, on timber caps & piles. Steel I-beam crutches have been
added as maintenance. The deck of Bridge No. 60 is 12 feet (3.7 m) above the stream bed. Water
depth in Hannah Creek is approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) at the bridge vicinity. Bridge No. 60 is 103
feet (31 m) long, with a22.3 foot (6.8 m) roadway width. The load limit is posted at 18 tons for
single vehicles (SV) and 27 tons for Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailers (TTST).
According to NCDOT Bridge Maintenance records, the bridge's sufficiency rating is 26.9 out
of a possible 100.0. The current traffic volume is 1,300 vehicles per day (VPD), projected to increase
to 3,000 VPD by the design year (2025). Regulatory speed limits are not posted at the bridge vicinity,
thus the speed limit reverts to 55 mph (88 km/h) by statute. A caution speed limit of 35 mph (58
km/h) is posted on both approaches to the bridge.
Traffic Engineering accident records indicate there were no vehicle crashes reported in the
vicinity of Bridge No. 60 during a recent three year period. The Transportation Director of Johnston
County schools indicated that there are four school busses crossing the bridge twice per day, for a
total of eight trips per day. The Transportation Director stated that road closure could be
accommodated.
IV. ALTERNATES:
Three methods of replacing Bridge No. 60 were studied. All three alternates involve a
replacement structure consisting of a new bridge.
The project alternates were studied as follows:
Alternate 1: - (Recommended) Replace bridge on existing alignment with a new bridge
approximately 145 feet (38 m) in length. Traffic would be detoured onto other local roads during
construction.
Alternate 2: - Replace bridge approximately on existing alignment with a new bridge approximately
145 feet (38 m) in length. Traffic would be maintained with a temporary on-site detour structure
placed to the east of the existing bridge.
Alternate 3: - Replace bridge on new alignment with a new bridge placed east of the existing. The
new bridge would be approximately 170 feet (52 m) in length and the bridge would be raised 3 feet in
elevation over Hannah Creek. Traffic would be maintained on the existing bridge during construction.
The "do-nothing" alternate is not practical, requiring eventual closing of the road as the
existing bridge completely deteriorates. The sufficiency rating of the existing bridge is only 26.9 out
of 100.0. Rehabilitation of the existing deteriorating bridge is neither practical nor economical.
NCDOT recommends Alternate 1, in order to replace the bridge with minimal environmental
impacts. Alternate 1 is also the most economical. Alternate 3 was initially considered as the best
candidate for bridge replacement due to some improvement in the horizontal alignment. However, the
Corps of Engineers strongly objected to any impacts to the adjacent forested wetlands. Thus the
environmental permits would have been virtually impossible to obtain. Also, the alignment for
Alternate 3 would have involved a site possibly contaminated with petroleum wastes. In summary,
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considering the lack of recorded crashes near the bridge, the permitting issues, and the possibly
contaminated site, NCDOT feels that the best alternate is Alternate 1.
The roads available for the detour require strengthening (resurfacing) in order to handle the
traffic from NC 96. The necessary offsite detour improvements for Alternate 1 will not involve
additional environmental impacts, structures in watercourses, impacts to historic properties, or new
right-of-way. The work will be limited to resurfacing and related work for the existing pavement. The
detour roads studied are SR 1143, SR 1162, and SR 1153. The total length is 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with
3.05 miles (4.9 km) needing resurfacing, shoulder reconstruction, and pavement markings.
V. COST ESTIMATE
Estimated project costs of the alternates studied are as follows:
Structure
Roadway Approaches
Structure Removal
Temporary Detour & Structure
Subtotal
Engineering and
Contingencies
Resurfacing Detour
Total Construction Cost
Right-of-Way and Utilities
Total Project Cost
Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3
(Recommended)
$382,000
401,000 $382,000
419,000 $638,000
569,000
25,000 25,000 25,000
Not applicable 415,000 Not applicable
808,000 1,241,000 1,232,000
142,000 209,000 218,000
250,000 Not applicable Not applicable
1,200,000 1,450,000 1,450,000
30,000 40,000 81,000
$1,230,000 $1,490,000 $1,531,000
VI. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
NCDOT will replace Bridge No. 60 at the existing alignment, as shown in Figure 2 and
described on page 1.
NCDOT recommends that Alternate 1 be constructed, in order to replace the bridge with
minimal environmental impacts.
The Division Engineer concurs with the selection of the recommended alternate.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. General Environmental Effects
The project is considered to be a "Categorical Exclusion" (CE) due to its limited scope and
insubstantial environmental consequences.
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The bridge project will not have a substantial adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of current NCDOT standards and specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No change
in land use is expected to result from construction of the project. 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.
No publicly owned parks, recreational facilities or wildlife or waterfowl refuges of national,
state, or local significance are in the vicinity of the project.
Construction of the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the floodplain or
associated flood hazard. The elevation of the 100-year flood will not be increased by more than 12
inches (0.3 m).
NCDOT expects utility conflicts to be low for a project of this size and magnitude.
There are no known hazardous waste sites in the project construction area.
B. Architectural & Archaeological Resources
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended, & implemented by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's regulations
for compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that if a federally
funded, licensed, or permitted project has an effect on property listed on or eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will be given an
opportunity to comment.
Architectural Resources
A meeting was held with The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to evaluate potential
effects of the project. The SHPO recommended that an historic architectural survey be conducted.
This survey was conducted by NCDOT architectural historians and it was concluded that there are
no properties eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in the Area of Potential Effect. The
SHPO concurred with this conclusion. See concurrence form enclosed as appendix. Thus, it is
concluded that the project will have no effect on these historic architectural resources.
Archaeological Resources
A meeting was held with The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to evaluate potential
effects of the project. The SHPO stated that there are unlikely to be any archeological resources
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in the Area of Potential Effect, and recommended
that no archeological survey be conducted. Thus, it is concluded that the project will have no effect on
archaeological resources.
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C. Natural Systems
INTRODUCTION
The following is exerpted from the Natural Resources Technical Report submitted to assist in
the preparation of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project.
Project Description
The proposed project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 60 on NC 96 over Hannah Creek
(Figure 2).
Bridge Demolition
Bridge No. 60 has a reinforced concrete floor. The remainder of the bridge consists of timber.
There is potential for the concrete component of the bridge to be dropped into Waters of the United
States during construction, resulting in temporary fill of a maximum of approximately 24 cubic yards.
Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be followed.
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Soil and water resources, which occur in the study area, are discussed below. Soils and
availability of water directly influence composition and distribution of flora and fauna in any biotic
community.
The project study area lies within the inner Coastal Plain physiographic region in the central
part of North Carolina. The topography in this section of Johnston County is nearly level with little
relief. Project elevation is approximately 115.0 ft (35.1 m) above mean sea level (ms]).
Soils
Three soil map units occur within the project vicinity: Bibb sandy loam (Bb), Uchee loamy
coarse sand (UcB) and Lakeland sand (LaB). Table 1 lists study area soils and their characteristics.
Table 1. Soils within the Project Study Area
Map Soil : Percent Drainage "
Unit Slope Class
Bb Bibb sandy loam 0-2 Poorly
UcB Uchee loamy coarse 2-6 Well
LaB Lakeland sand 0-6 Excessively
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Bibb sandy loam consists of poorly drained soils occurring in flood plains along streams in
the Coastal Plain. The high water table is within a depth of 0.5 to 1.5 ft (0.2 to 0.5 m). Surface runoff
is very slow and permeability is moderate. The main limitation is frequent flooding for brief to long
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periods of time. The Bibb sandy loam is listed as a hydric soil. Included with this soil in mapping are
small areas of Rains, Grantham and Toisnot soils, comprising about 20 percent of the map unit.
The Uchee loamy coarse sand is a well drained soil and occurs on side slopes and in upland
areas in the Coastal Plain. A perched seasonal high water table is within a depth of 3.5 to 5.0 ft (1.1
to 1.5 m). Surface runoff is medium and permeability is moderately slow. The main limitation is the
sandy surface layer. The Uchee series is listed as non-hydric. Included with this soil in mapping are
a few areas of Nankin, Gilead, Cowarts, Wagram and Blanton soils, comprising about 20 percent of
the map unit.
The Lakeland sand is an excessively drained soil found on low ridges in the uplands in the
Coastal Plain and on stream terraces. Surface runoff is slow and permeability is very rapid. The
main limitation for this soil is droughtiness. The Lakeland sand is listed as non-hydric. Small areas
of moderately well drained soils and soils with a loamy or clayey layer in the lower part are included
with this soil in mapping. They commonly occur near the outer edge of mapped areas and make up
about 10 percent of the map unit.
Soil core samples taken throughout the project area revealed soils with a sandy loam texture.
The soils did exhibit hydric conditions, such as low chroma colors and oxidized rhizospheres, in the
wetland. Therefore, hydric soil indicators, as defined in the "Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual", 1987, were observed within the project study area.
Water Resources
This section contains information concerning those water resources likely to be impacted by
the project.
Waters Impacted and Characteristics
One surface water, Hannah Creek, will be directly impacted by the proposed project
(Figure 2). Hannah Creek is located in sub-basin 03-04-04 of the Neuse River Basin.
At Bridge No. 60, the channel of Hannah Creek is approximately 70.0 ft (21.3 m) wide and
has an average depth of 4.5 ft (1.4 m). The substrate is composed of gravel, cobble and sand.
Increased flow velocities were observed due to heavy rains which fell prior to the site visit on 26
September 2000. Normal flow ranges from moderate to slow.
Best Usage Classification
Streams are assigned a best usage classification by the DWQ. The classification of Hannah
Creek [Index no. 27-52-61 is C NSW. Class C uses include aquatic life propagation and survival,
fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture. The supplemental classification of NSW
denotes Nutrient Sensitive Waters which require limitations on nutrient inputs.
Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped watersheds
or WS-II: predominately undeveloped watersheds) nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
occur within 1.0 mi (1.6 km) of project study area.
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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. All basins are reassessed every five
years. Prior to the implementation of the basinwide approach to water quality management, the
Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (managed by the DEM) assessed water quality by
sampling for benthic macroinvertebrate organisms at fixed monitoring sites throughout the state.
There are not any biological sampling sites located within 1.0 mi (1.6 km) of Bridge No. 60.
The North Carolina Index of Biotic Integrity (NCIBI) was developed for assessing a stream's
biological integrity by examining the structure and health of its fish community. The NCIBI scores
are used to determine the ecological integrity class of the stream from which the sample was
collected. However, the scores may not necessarily directly correlate to water quality (DWQ, 1998).
There is a fish community assessment site at the intersection of Hannah Creek and SR 1162.
This site was last sampled in October 1991 and received a NCIBI score of 46 which places it in
the fair-good range. This site is located approximately 1.0 mi (1.6 km) upstream of Bridge No. 60.
Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted through the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Any discharger is required to
register for a permit. There are no permitted dischargers located within 3.0 mi (4.8 km) of
Bridge No. 60.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Replacing an existing structure in the same alignment without constructing a detour bridge
during construction is almost always preferred. It poses the least risk to aquatic organisms and other
natural resources. This method is the preferred alternate (Alternate 1) for the project. Alternate 2
includes a detour bridge (ROW=60 ft) which would increase ROW needs and potential impacts.
Utilizing the combined ROW width of 110.0 ft (33.5 m) for the replacement bridge and the detour
bridge, potential impacts to Hannah Creek would be 110.0 ft (33.5 m). Alternate 3 (on new
alignment) has a proposed ROW width of 100.0 ft (30.5 m). Therefore, potential impacts to Hannah
Creek would be 100.0 ft (30.5 m). Usually, project construction does not require the entire ROW;
therefore, actual impacts may be considerably less.
Precautions will be taken to minimize impacts to water resources in the study area,
NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP) for the Protection of Surface Waters will be strictly
enforced during the construction stage of the project. Guidelines for these BMPs include, but are not
limited to: minimizing built upon area and diversion of stormwater away from surface waters as much
as possible. Provisions to preclude contamination by toxic substances during the construction interval
will also be strictly enforced.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Scientific nomenclature and
common names (when applicable) are provided for each animal and plant species described. Plant
taxonomy generally follows Radford, et al. (1968). Animal taxonomy follows Martof, et al. (1980),
Menhinick (1991), Potter, eta]. (1980), and Webster, et al. (1985). Subsequent references to the same
organism will include the common name only. Fauna observed during the site visit are denoted with
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an asterisk (*). Published range distributions and habitat analysis are used in estimating fauna
expected to be present within the project area.
Terrestrial Communities
Three distinct terrestrial communities are present in the project study area:
maintained/disturbed, Coastal Plain small stream swamp (brownwater subtype) and mixed pine
hardwood forest. Community boundaries within the study area are generally well defined without a
significant transition zone between them.
Maintained/Disturbed Community
The maintained/disturbed community includes highly maintained road shoulders along NC 96
that are present along the entire length of the project and less intensively managed areas that grade
into the surrounding natural communities. Significant soil disturbance and compaction, along with
frequent mowing or herbicide application, keep this community in an early successional state.
Road shoulders act as buffers between the roadway and surrounding communities by filtering
stormwater runoff and reducing runoff velocities. The width of the road shoulder is approximately
15.0 ft (4.6 m). Vegetation occurring along the road shoulder include low growing species such as:
fescue grass (Festuca sp.), vetch (Vicia spp.), chickweed (Stellaria sp.), Carolina geranium
(Geranium carolinianum), horse nettle (Solanum carolinensis), white clover (Trifolium repens), wild
onion (Allium canadense), common dandelion (Taraxacum ofcinale), wild lettuce (Lactuca
canadensis) and pigweed (Amaranthus spp.). Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), cross vine
(Anisostichus capreolata), grape ( Vitis sp.) and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) occur along the
perimeter.
Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp-Brownwater Subtype
The Coastal Plain small stream swamp is present along the Hannah Creek corridor. The
transition from small stream swamp to maintained/disturbed community is abrupt due to road
shoulder maintenance activities.
The canopy is composed of red maple (Acer rubrum), bald cypress (Taxodium distichum),
tupelo gum (Nyssa aquatica) and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). The shrub layer consists of saplings of
the canopy trees, elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), American holly (Ilex opaca) and tag alder (Alnus
serrulata). Herbs within the swamp forest include: bitter cress (Cardamine pensylvanica), giant cane
(Arundinaria gigantea), cat-tail (Typha latifolia), rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), Japanese grass
(Microstegium virmineum), knotweed (Polygonum sp.), jewel weed (Impatiens capensis) and violet
(Viola sp.). Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicerajaponica) and greenbrier (Smilax sp.) comprise the vine
layer of this community.
Mixed Pine Hardwood Forest
The mixed pine hardwood forest is present in the upland areas of the northern and southern
edges of the project limits. The transition from mixed pine hardwood forest to the surrounding
communities is abrupt due to the change in vegetation and road shoulder maintenance activities.
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The canopy is primarily comprised of sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), loblolly pine,
willow oak (Quercus phellos) and red maple. The shrub layer consists of saplings of the canopy trees
and Chinese privet. The herb layer is comprised of bitter cress, jewel weed, curly dock (Rumex sp.),
ebony spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron) and wild strawberry (Fragaria sp.). Yellow jessamine
(Gelsemium sempervirens), muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia), blackberry (Rubus sp.) and Japanese
honeysuckle comprise the vine layer of this community.
Wildlife
Wildlife associated with the communities present within the project vicinity may include:
white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus), opossum (Didelphis
virginiana), meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus), muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), gray squirrel
(Sciurus carolinensis), beaver (Castor canadensis) and raccoon (Procyon lotor).
The wetter areas such as the herbaceous wetland and the swamp forest may be inhabited by
reptiles and amphibians such as eastern box turtle (Terrapene c. carolina), ground skink (Sincella
lateralis), Eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis), spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatu)?,)
and spring peeper (Hyla crucifer).
Avian species utilizing the project vicinity include blue jay* (Cyanocitta cristata), northern
cardinal* (Cardinalis cardinalis), tufted titmouse (Parus bicolor), common grackle (Quiscalus
quiscula), pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater),
Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), belted kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) and Northern
mockingbird* (Mimus polyglottos).
The maintained habitat within the project area is surrounded by extensive forested areas and
represents only a minor constituent of a larger community structure within the project vicinity.
Therefore, faunal species frequenting the maintained community will be largely those species
inhabiting the adjacent communities.
Aquatic Communities
One aquatic community, Hannah Creek, will be impacted by the proposed project. Submersed
aquatic vegetation, including starwort (Callitriche heterophylla) and eelgrass (Vallisneria
americana), were observed in the project area. Vegetation along the streambank includes bitter cress,
rose mallow, Japanese grass, knotweed and jewel weed.
Fauna associated with these aquatic communities includes various invertebrate and vertebrate
species. Fish species likely to occur in Hannah Creek include golden shiner (Notemigonus
crysoleucas), margined madtom (Noturus insignis), black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) and
tessellated darter (Etheostoma olmstedi). Invertebrates that would be present include: various species
of caddisflies (Trichoptera), mayfly (Ephemeroptera), crayfish (Decapoda), water striders* (Aquarius
sp.), whirligig beetles (Gyrinidae) and dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata). The snapping turtle
(Chelydra serpentina), pickerel frog (Rana palustris), and northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) are
common permanent residents in this community. There were no mollusks found in this portion of
Hannah Creek.
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Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative abundance of each community
present within the study area. Project construction will result in clearing and degradation of portions
of these communities. Table 2 summarizes potential quantitative losses to these biotic communities,
resulting from project construction. Estimated impacts for Alternate 2 are derived using the
combined proposed ROW width of 110.0 ft (33.5 m) which consists of the replacement and detour
bridges. Impacts for Alternate 3 are based on a ROW width of 100.0 ft (30.5 m). The paved roadway
width of 24.0 ft (7.3 m) has been excluded from the impact calculations. Usually, project
construction does not require the entire ROW; therefore, actual impacts may be considerably less.
Table 2. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
Community Alternate 1
(Preferred)
Maintained/Disturbed 0.19 (0.08)
Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp 0.19 (0.08)
Mixed Pine Hardwood Forest .05)
Totals: E[_07.69(0.29)
Note: Values cited are in acres (hectares).
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0.82 (0.33) 0.77 (0.31)
0.36 (0.15) 0.25 (0.10)
0.21 (0.09) 0.22 (0.11)
1.39 (0.57) 1.24 (0.52)
Plant communities found within the proposed project area serve as nesting and sheltering
habitat for various wildlife. Replacing Bridge No. 60 and its associated improvements will reduce
habitat for faunal species, thereby diminishing faunal numbers. However, due to the size and scope
of this project, it is anticipated that impacts to fauna will be minimal.
Areas modified by construction (but not paved) will become road shoulders and early
successional habitat. Reduced habitat will displace some wildlife further from the roadway while
attracting other wildlife by the creation of more early successional habitat. Animals temporarily
displaced by construction activities will repopulate areas suitable for the species.
The removal of streamside vegetation and placement of fill material at the construction site
alters the terrain. Alterations of the streambank enhances the likelihood of erosion and sedimentation.
Revegetation stabilizes and holds the soil thus mitigating these processes. Erosion and sedimentation
carry soils, toxic compounds and other materials into aquatic communities at the construction site.
These processes magnify turbidity and can cause the formation of sandbars at the site and
downstream, thereby altering water flow and the growth of vegetation. Streamside alterations also
lead to more direct sunlight penetration and to elevations of water temperatures which ma, impact
many species.
JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
This section provides descriptions, inventories and impact analysis pertinent to two important
issues--Waters of the United States and rare and protected species.
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Waters of the United States
Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters of the United States,"
as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part 328.3. Wetlands, defined in 33
CFR 328.3, are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency
and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated conditions. Any action that proposes to place fill into
these areas falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters
Potential wetland communities were investigated pursuant to the 1987 "Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual". The three parameter approach is used where hydric soils, hydrophytic
vegetation and prescribed hydrologic characteristics must all be present for an area to be considered a
wetland.
Wetlands are present within the project area, and are associated with the Coastal Plain
small stream swamp (Figure 2). The wetlands can be described as Coastal Plain small stream swamp
(Schafale and Weakley, 1990). Soils within the wetland areas have a sandy loam texture and a
Munsell color notation of l OYR 4/1 for the matrix. Hydrological indicators include damp soil and the
presence of oxidized rhizospheres. Vegetation within the wetlands include: red maple, tupelo gum,
bald cypress, loblolly pine, American holly, tag alder, elderberry, giant cane, bitter cress, cat-tail,
hibiscus, Japanese grass, violets, jewel weed and knotweed.
Hannah Creek is a jurisdictional surface water under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344). Discussion of the biological, physical and water quality aspects of Hannah Creek are
presented in previous sections of this report.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Anticipated impacts to wetland areas are determined by using the entire project ROW widths.
Total impacts to wetlands have been determined to be 0.19 ac (0.08 ha) for Alternate 1, 0.36 ac (0.15
ha) for Alternate 2, and 0.25 ac (0.10 ha) due to Alternate 3. Impacts to Hannah Creek have been
determined to be 100.0 ft (30.5 m) due to Alternates 1 and 3, and 110.0 ft (33.5 m) for Alternate 2.
Usually, project construction does not require the entire ROW, therefore, actual wetlands and surface
water impacts may be considerably less.
Permits
Impacts to jurisdictional surface waters are anticipated. In accordance with provisions of
section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the COE for the
discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the United States."
A Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (23) is likely to be applicable for all
impacts to Waters of the United States from the proposed project. This permit authorizes activities
undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or financed in whole, or part, by another Federal
agency or department where that agency or department has determined that pursuant to the council on
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environmental quality regulation for implementing the procedural provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act;
(1) that the activity, work, or discharge is categorically excluded from environmental documentation
because it is included within a category of actions which neither individually nor cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment, and;
(2) that the office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency' or department's
application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that determination.
A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality General
Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 Nationwide Permit No. 23. Section
401 Certification allows surface waters to be temporarily impacted for the duration of the
construction or other land manipulations.
Neuse River Buffers
As the project is located in the Neuse River Basin, Riparian Area Rules for Nutrient
Sensitive Waters apply. The rules state that roads, bridges, stormwater management facilities, ponds
and utilities may be allowed where no practical alternative exists. They also state that these structures
shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained to have minimal disturbance, to provide
maximum erosion protection, to have the least adverse effects on aquatic life and habitat and to
protect water quality to the maximum extent practical through the use of best management practices.
Estimated impacts to the riparian buffers are quantified in Table 3. It is possible the water
resource listed below may be exempted when an on-site determination by the Division of Water
Quality is conducted; therefore, impacts may be considerably less.
Table 3. Estimated Impacts to Riparian Buffers
Water Resource Biotic Community(s) Alt: 1 Impacts Alt. '2 Impacts Alt. 3 Impacts
Hannah Creek CPS, MPH, MD 0.23 ( 09) 0.25 10 0.23 (
Total ( ) (00.09)
.0
0.23 (0.09) ).25 (0.10) 0.23 (0.09)
Note: CPS- Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp MPH- Mixed Pine Hardwood Forest
MD- Maintained / Disturbed
Mitigation
The COE has adopted, through the Council on 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 restore and maintain 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.
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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 (EPA) 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. Wetland impacts can be avoided by confining construction
activities within the boundaries of the existing road shoulder (maintained/disturbed community).
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. Minimization typically focuses on decreasing
the footprint of the proposed project through the reduction of median widths, ROW widths, fill slopes
and/or road shoulder widths. Other practical mechanisms to minimize impacts to Waters of the
United States crossed by the proposed project include: strict enforcement of sedimentation control
BMP's for the protection of surface waters during the entire life of the project; reduction of clearing
and grubbing activity; reduction/elimination of direct discharge into streams; reduction of runoff
velocity; re-establishment of vegetation on exposed areas, judicious pesticide and herbicide usage;
minimization of "in-stream" activity; and litter/debris control.
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 adjacent to or contiguous to the discharge site.
Compensatory mitigation is not usually necessary with a Nationwide Permit No. 23, however the final
decision lies with the COE.
Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in, or are in, the process of decline either due
to natural forces or their inability to coexist with human activities. Federal law under the provisions
of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended requires that any action, likely to adversely affect
a species classified as federally-protected, be subject to review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (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
Endangered Species Act of 1973. As of the list dated March 7, 2002, and updated May 31, 2002, the
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FWS lists the following federally-protected species for Johnston County (Table 4). A brief
description of each species' characteristics and habitat follows.
Table 4. Federally-Protected Species for Johnston County
Scientific Name Common;Name - Stative
Red-cockaded
r%faa,u,uvma neEeroaon Vwart wedge mussel Endangered ,,1 Ellivtio steinstansana Tar spinymussel Endangered
Rhus michauxii . Michaux's sumac Endangered*
Endangered is defrned as a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or a
portion of f its range.
"*" Indicates the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) Endangered
Animal Family: Picidae
Date Listed: 13 October 1970
The adult red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has a plumage that is entirely black and white
except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in the male. The back of the RCW is black and
white with horizontal stripes. The breast and underside of this woodpecker are white with streaked
flanks. The RCW has a large white cheek patch surrounded by the black cap, nape and throat.
The RCW uses open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine (Pinus.
palustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand must contain at least 50% pine, lack a'
thick understory and be contiguous with other stands to be appropriate habitat for the RCW. These
birds nest exclusively in trees that are 2:60 years old and are contiguous with pine stands at least 30
years of age. The foraging range of the RCW is up to 500.0 ac (200.0 ha). This acreage must be
contiguous with suitable nesting sites.
These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in trees that are infected
with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are located in colonies from 12.0-100.0 ft (3.6-
30.3 m) above the ground and average 30.0-50.0 ft (9.1- 15.7 m) high. They can be identified by a
large incrustation of running sap that surrounds the tree. The RCW lays its eggs in April, May, and
June; the eggs hatch approximately 38 days later.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
Suitable nesting habitat in the form of large pine trees with little understory is not present
within the project vicinity. The project vicinity primarily consists of Coastal Plain swamp and a
mixed pine/hardwood forest with a dense understory. A review of the NCNHP database of rare
species and unique habitats on 30 November 2000 has no record for the presence of red-cockaded
woodpecker within the project vicinity. Therefore, project construction will not affect the red-
cockaded woodpecker.
Alasmidonta heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel) Endangered
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: 14 March 1990
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The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel ranging in size from 2.5 cm to 3.8 cm in length. It
has a distinguishable shell noted by two lateral teeth on the right half and one on the left half. The
periostracum (outer shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the nacre (inner shell) is bluish to
silvery white.
Successful reproduction is dependent on the attachment of larval mussels to a host fish. It is
not known what the host fish is but evidence suggests that it is either an anadromous or catadromous
species. Known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel in North Carolina are found in Middle Creek
and the Little River of the Neuse River Basin and in the upper Tar River and Cedar, Crooked, and
Stony Creeks of the Tar River system. This mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic, and
industrial pollutants and requires a stable silt free streambed with well oxygenated water to survive.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
NCDOT biologists Logan Williams, Sue Brady and Jeffrey Burleson surveyed Hannah Creek
within the project study area on 7 July 2000. Suitable habitat for dwarf wedge mussel is present
within this portion of Hannah Creek; however, no mussels were found. The survey was conducted by
wading through the stream and utilizing visual and tactile survey techniques. A review of the
NCNHP database on 30 November 2000 indicated that there are no known occurrences of dwarf
wedge mussel within the project study area. Therefore, this project will not affect dwarf wedge
mussel.
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Elliptio steinstansana (Tar spinymussel) Endangered
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: 29 July 1985
This mussel requires a stream with fast flowing, well oxygenated, circumneutral pH water.
The bottom is composed of uncompacted gravel and coarse sand. The water needs to be relatively silt-
free. It is known to rely on a species of freshwater fish to act as an intermediate host for its larvae.
The Tar River spinymussel is a very small mussel. This mussel is named for its spines which
project perpendicularly from the surface and curve slightly ventrally. As many as 12 spines can be
found on the shell which is generally smooth in texture. The nacre is pinkish (anterior) and bluish-
white (posterior).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
NCDOT biologists Logan Williams, Sue Brady and Jeffrey Burleson surveyed Hannah Creek
within the project study area on 7 July 2000. Suitable habitat for Tar River spinymussel is not present
within this portion of Hannah Creek. The survey was conducted by wading through the stream and
utilizing visual and tactile survey techniques. A review of the NCNHP database on 30 November 2000
indicated that there are no known occurrences of Tar River spinymussel within the project study area.
Therefore, this project will not affect Tar River spinymussel.
Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) Endangered
Family: Cashew (Anacardiaceae)
Federally Listed: September 28, 1989
Best Search Time: During the growing season (June - September)
Michaux's sumac is a dioecious shrub growing to a height of 1.0 - 2.0 ft (0.3-0.6 m). Plants
flower in June, producing a terminal, erect, dense cluster of 4-5 parted greenish-yellow to white
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flowers. Fruits, produced from August through September, are red, densely short-pubescent drupes,
0.25 in (5-6 mm) across. Most populations, however, are single sexed and reproduce only by
rhizomes. The entire plant is densely pubescent. The deciduous leaves are composed of 9-13 sessile,
oblong leaflets on a narrowly winged or wingless rachis. The acute to acuminate leaflets have
rounded bases and are 1.5-3.5 in (4-9 cm) long and 1.0-2.0 in (2-5 cm) wide. They are simply or
doubly serrate. Distinctive characteristics include short stature, densely pubescent throughout, evenly
serrate leaflets.
This species prefers sandy, rocky, open woods and roadsides. Its survival is dependent on
disturbance (mowing, clearing, fire) to maintain an open habitat. It is often found with other
members of its genus as well as with poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). There is no longer
believed to be an association between this species and specific soil types.
Michaux's sumac is endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and Piedmont physiographic provinces
of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Most populations occur in North Carolina.
This species is threatened by loss of habitat. Since its discovery, 50 percent of Michaux's sumac
habitat has been lost due to its conversion to silvicultural and agricultural purposes and development.
Fire suppression and herbicide drift have also negatively impacted this species.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
Potential habitat for Michaux's sumac is present only within the road shoulder portions of the
project area. A plant by plant survey for Michaux's sumac, within areas of potential habitat was
conducted on 03 March 2000 by NCDOT biologists Sue Brady and Brad Suther. No Michaux's
sumac was observed during the survey. A review of the NCNHP database on 30 November 2000
indicated that there are no known occurrences of Michaux's sumac within the project study area.
Therefore, project construction will not affect Michaux's sumac.
Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species
There are nine Federal Species of Concern (FSC) listed for Johnston County. Federal Species
of Concern 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. Federal Species of Concern are defined as those species which may or may not be listed
in the future. These species were formally candidate species, or species under consideration for
listing for which there was insufficient information to support a listing of Endangered, Threatened.
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E).
Threatened (T), Significantly Rare (SR) or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) list of rare plant and animal species are afforded state protection under
the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of'
1979.
Table 5 lists Federal Candidate and State listed species, the species state status and the
existence of suitable habitat for each species in the study area. This species list is provided for
information purposes as the status of these species may be upgraded in the future.
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Table 5. Federal-Species of Concern for Johnston County
:Scientific "Name Common"Name State Status Habitat
Lythrurus matutinus Pinewoods shiner SR Yes
Elliptio lanceolata Yellow lance T (PE) Yes
Fusconaia masoni Atlantic pigtoe T (PE) Yes
Lampsilis cariosa Yellow lampmussel T (PE) Yes
Lasmigona subviridis Green floater E Yes
Procambarus medialis Tar River crayfish W3 No
Solidago verna Spring-flowering goldenrod T No
Tofieldia glabra Carolina asphodel C* No
Trillium usillum var. usillum Carolina least trillium E No
-------Historic record (Last observed in Johnston County more than twenty years ago.)
"E"------An Endangered species is one whose continued existence as a viable component of the
State's flora is determined to be in jeopardy.
"T"----- A Threatened species is one which is likely to become an endangered species within the
foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
"C"----- A Candidate species is one which is very rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-20
populations in the state, generally substantially reduced in numbers by habitat destruction, direct
exploitation or disease. The species is also either rare throughout its range or disjunct in North
Carolina from a main range in a different part of the country or the world.
"SR"---- A Significantly Rare species is one which has not been listed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission as an Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern species, but which exists in the state
in small numbers and has been determined by the N.C. Natural Heritage Program to need monitoring.
"(PE)' -Species has been proposed by a Scientific Council as a status that is different from the
current status, but the status has not yet been adopted by the WRC and by the General Assembly as
law.
"W3" A Watch Category 3 (rare, but uncertain documentation) includes species which have been
reported from N.C. without adequate documentation.
Surveys for these species were not conducted during the site visit, nor were any of these species
observed. A review of the NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitats on 30 November
2000 revealed no records of North Carolina rare and/or protected species in or near the project
study area.
Air Quality and Traffic Noise
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, thus it is not required to be included in the
regional emissions analysis (if applicable) and a project level CO analysis is not required.
If the project disposes of vegetation by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with
applicable local laws and regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15
NCAC 2D.0520.
The project will not substantially increase traffic volumes. Therefore, it will have no
substantial impact on noise levels. Temporary noise increases may occur during construction.
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Farmland
The Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981 requires that all federal agencies or their
representatives, to consider the impact of land acquisition and construction projects on prime and
important farmland soils. These soils are determined by the US Natural Resources Conservation
Service (MRCS) based on criteria such as potential crop yield and possible level of input of economic
resources. The project will result in the conversion of a small amount of land but the area to be
converted is void of agricultural uses. Therefore, no further consideration of impacts to farmland is
required.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
March _30. 2001
MEMORANDUM
To: William D. Gilmore. P.E.. Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
From: David Brook
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eputy State Histor c t v i Ie
Re: Replacement of Bridge No. 60 on NC 96 over Hannah Creek.
TIP No. B-3669. Johnston County. ER 00-7657
On November 3. 2000. April Montgomery of our staff met with North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the
abo\ e project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and
archaeological surveys and resources alone xvith our recommendations. NCDOT
provided protect area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the meeting.
\\e offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources we are aware of no historic structures located
4v ithin the area of potential effect. However. we recommend that an historic architectural
survey be conducted for this project.
To date. we have received the results of the arehee641k-!ieal survey and determined that
there are no historic properties within the project's area of'potential effect.
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 Resister of Historic Places. will be affected by
the project construction. We. therefore. recommend that no archaeological investigation
be conducted in connection with this project.
Lecatioa Malliat Addrew TelephondFa:
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount St. Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center. Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone] •733-8659
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount St.. Raleigh NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4613 [phone] e 715.4801
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Federal Aid #BRSTP-96(3) TIP #B-3669 County. Johnston
CONCURRENCE FORM FOR PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Project Description: Replace Bridge No 60 on NC 96 over Hannah Creek
On November 2, 2000, representatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Reviewed the subject project at
a scopin0 meeting
photograph review session/consultation
other
All parties present agreed
there are no properties over fifty years old within the project's area of potential effect.
there are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criterion
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effect.
there are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's area of potential effect,
but based on the historical information available and the photographs of each property, properties
identified as v ;tin10 120_ are considered not eligible for the National
Register and no further a luation of them is necessary.
there are no National Register-listed properties located within the project's area of potential effect.
Signed:
Representative, NCDOT Date
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State Historic Preservation Officer
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Date
If a survey report is prepared, a final copy of this form and the attached list will be included.
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William D. Gilmore
March 30, 2001
'rile 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 CPR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have any questions concerning
the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley. Environmental Review Coordinator,
at 919 733-4763.
CC: Mare Pope Purr
Tom Padgett
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