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Type I or II Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form
TIP Project No. BR-0109
WBS Element 49217.1.1
Federal Project No. N/A
A. Project Description:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No. 80 on
Abraham Road (S.R. 1512) over unnamed tributary to North Deep Creek in Yadkin County. The
bridge will be replaced on the existing alignment while detouring traffic offsite during construction.
(See attached figures.)
Bridge No. 80 was built in 1960. The existing structure is 26 feet long with a deck width of 20.167 feet.
The structure is a timber deck on I-Beams with timber substructure. NCDOT proposes to construct a
single span structure with a deck width of 30 feet. The new structure will be 60 feet long and include
10-foot lanes, and shoulders averaging 3-feet, 11-inches. The length of the overall improvement
project is 340 feet. The project is scheduled for Right of Way (ROW) in January 2020 and Let in July
2020.
B. Description of Need and Purpose:
The purpose of the proposed project is to replace a functionally obsolete bridge. NCDOT Structure
Management Unit (SMU) records indicate Bridge No. 80 has a sufficiency rating of 55.46 out of a
possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered functionally obsolete because it is narrow
and has insufficient load-carrying capacity with a deck geometry rating of 2 out of 9.
The replacement of Bridge No. 80 is part of the Growing Rural Economy and Agriculture through
Transportation and Technology Enhancement or Replacement in North Carolina (GREATTER-NC)
Project under the United States Department of Transportation’s 2018 Better Utilizing Investments to
Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. The purpose of the grant and this bridge replacement
project is to provide transportation infrastructure to support economic development and improve
physical and digital connectivity in rural communities in North Carolina. The posted weight restriction
(17 tons for single vehicle and 23 tons for a truck/tractor/semitrailer) on Bridge No. 80 prohibits large
or heavy vehicles, typically used in transporting agricultural and manufactured products, from using
the bridge. Vehicles above the posted weight must detour 5.5 miles to avoid the bridge. Replacing the
existing bridge will eliminate posted weight limits by providing a safe crossing for all legal loads and
will make accommodations for broadband installation in order to support economic competitiveness.
C. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification:
Type I(A) - No Ground Disturbance or Limited Disturbance within the Operationa
ROW
D. Proposed Improvements:
28. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade separation to
replace existing at-grade railroad crossings, if the actions meet the constraints in 23 CFR
771.117(e)(1-6).
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E. Special Project Information:
Offsite Detour:
The proposed 5.5-mile detour for this project follows Round Hill Road (S.R. 1511), Vallie Road (S.R.
1505), Country Club Road (S.R. 1503), U.S. 601, and Reece Road (S.R. 1513) as shown on the
Detour Map.
The proposed offsite detour will not impact Emergency Services or School Bus Routes. Yadkin
County Emergency Services (EMS) did not identify any concerns for EMS services related to this
proposed project. Yadkin County Schools staff stated that no school bus routes use Abraham Road.
NCDOT should coordinate with Yadkin County Emergency Services (Mr. Keith Vestal, 336.849.7622)
at least one month prior to construction. This is noted in the green sheet / project commitments.
Cost:
The estimated costs of the proposed project are as follows:
Right of Way: $ 12,000
Utilities: $ 12,000
Construction: $ 900,000
Total: $ 924,000
Design:
Design Standards: Sub-regional Tier
Design Speed: 55 miles per hour (mph)
Design Exceptions: SAG Vertical Curve K and nighttime vertical SSD.
Construction Type: Replace in-place
Estimated Traffic:
Average Daily Traffic 2015: 440 vehicles per day
Average Daily Traffic 2040: 880 vehicles per day
Alternatives Discussion:
No Build – The no build alternative would result in eventually closing the road, which is unacceptable
given the volume of traffic served by Abraham Road (S.R. 1512).
Rehabilitation – The bridge was originally constructed in 1960. The timber materials within the bridge
are reaching the end of their useful life. Rehabilitation would require replacing the timber components,
which would constitute effectively replacing the bridge.
Replace In-Place with Onsite Detour – An onsite detour was not evaluated due to the presence of an
acceptable offsite detour. A temporary onsite detour would unnecessarily increase temporary project
impacts to the unnamed tributary to North Deep Creek.
Replace In-Place using Staged Construction – Staged construction was not considered because of the
availability of an acceptable offsite detour.
Replace on New Alignment – Given that the alignment for Abraham Road is acceptable, and a new
alignment would unnecessarily increase project impacts (especially to the unnamed tributary to North
Deep Creek), replacing the bridge on new alignment was not considered as an alternative.
NOTE: The following Type I(C) Actions (NCDOT-FHWA 2019 CE Agreement, Appendix A) only
require completion of Sections A through D to substantiate and document the CE classification: 1,
5, 8 (signs and pavement markings only), 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20; or several other Type I
Action subcategories identified in past NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreements (see
Appendix D). Pre-approval as a CE does not exempt activities from compliance with other
federal environmental laws.
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Replace In-Place with Offsite Detour (Preferred) – Bridge No. 80 will be replaced on the existing
alignment. Traffic will be detoured offsite (see attached Detour Map) during the construction period.
The offsite detour for this project (approximately 5.5 miles in length) would include Abraham Road
(S.R. 1512), Round Hill Road (S.R. 1511), Vallie Road (S.R. 1505), Country Club Road (S.R. 1503),
U.S 601, and Reece Road (S.R. 1513).
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations:
This portion of Abraham Road (S.R. 1512) is not designated as a bicycle route. No specific
accommodations will be included in the project. This exception was reviewed and approved by the
Complete Streets Review Team on April 7, 2020.
Human Environment:
Cultural Resources
Under NCDOT’s programmatic agreement with the NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for
bridge replacement projects, NCDOT reviewed the study area to determine the potential for historic
architectural and archeological resources. The reviews concluded no survey required for historic
architecture and archeological resources.
Environmental Justice
While census data indicates low-income populations are present in the Demographic Study Area
(DSA), no notably adverse community impacts are anticipated with this project; thus impacts to
minority or low-income populations do not appear to be disproportionately high and adverse. Benefits
and burdens resulting from the project are anticipated to be equitably distributed throughout the
community. No disparate impacts are anticipated under Title VI and related statutes.
Prime Farmlands
See response to question 30 in Section G.
Natural Environment:
Water Resources
Water resources within the project study area include two unnamed tributaries to North Deep Creek.
The best usage classification for both resources is C.
The project is located in the Yadkin – Pee Dee River Basin and is not subject to NCDEQ regulated
riparian buffer rules.
There are two potential jurisdictional streams and four potential jurisdictional wetlands in the study
area. The project may impact 73 linear feet of streams and 0.001855 acres of wetlands.
The North Carolina 2018 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters identifies one impaired water within the
study area or within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area. The impaired stream within the study area
is listed as impaired due to Fecal Coliform.
The floodplain associated with the unnamed tributary to North Deep Creek at the project site is
identified as Zone AE.
Threatened and Endangered Species
As summarized in the August 2019 Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) and subsequent
memorandum, NCDOT anticipates to have no effects on any federally-protected species.
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
A Nationwide Permit (NWP) will likely be required for impacts to “Waters of the United States” resulting
from this project.
In addition, an NCDWR Section 401 Water Quality General Certification (GC) may be required prior to
the issuance of a Section 404 Permit. The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be
required to authorize project construction.
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Public Outreach:
A newsletter was distributed in the mail to notify the public of the prosed project and proposed detour
during the construction period. The newsletter provided contact information for the public if they had
any questions or comments. The public comment period was open from December 17, 2019 to
January 10, 2020. No comments were received.
A tribal coordination letter was sent on December 16, 2019 to the Catawba Indian Nation. Comments
on the proposed project were requested by January 17, 2020. The Catawba Indian Nation responded
on January 16, 2020 that they are to be notified if Native American artifacts and / or human remains
are located during the ground disturbance phase of the project.
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F. Project Impact Criteria Checklists:
F2. Ground Disturbing Actions – Type I (Appendix A) & Type II (Appendix B)
Proposed improvement(s) that fit Type I Actions (NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement,
Appendix A) including 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, 21, 22 (ground disturbing), 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, &/or 30;
&/or Type II Actions (NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement, Appendix B) answer the project
impact threshold questions (below) and questions 8 – 31.
If any question 1-7 is checked “Yes” then NCDOT certification for FHWA approval is required.
If any question 8-31 is checked “Yes” then additional information will be required for those questions
in Section G.
PROJECT IMPACT THRESHOLDS
(FHWA signature required if any of the questions 1-7 are marked “Yes”.) Yes No
1 Does the project require formal consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)? ☐
2 Does the project result in impacts subject to the conditions of the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)? ☐
3 Does the project generate substantial controversy or public opposition, for any
reason, following appropriate public involvement? ☐
4 Does the project cause disproportionately high and adverse impacts relative to low-
income and/or minority populations? ☐
5 Does the project involve a residential or commercial displacement, or a substantial
amount of right of way acquisition? ☐
6 Does the project require an Individual Section 4(f) approval? ☐
7
Does the project include adverse effects that cannot be resolved with a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) under Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) or have an adverse effect on a National Historic
Landmark (NHL)?
☐
If any question 8-31 is checked “Yes” then additional information will be required for those questions in
Section G.
Other Considerations Yes No
8 Is an Endangered Species Act (ESA) determination unresolved or is the project
covered by a Programmatic Agreement under Section 7? ☐
9 Is the project located in anadromous fish spawning waters? ☐
10
Does the project impact waters classified as Outstanding Resource Water (ORW),
High Quality Water (HQW), Water Supply Watershed Critical Areas, 303(d) listed
impaired water bodies, buffer rules, or Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)?
☐
11 Does the project impact Waters of the United States in any of the designated
mountain trout streams? ☐
12 Does the project require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Individual
Section 404 Permit? ☐
13 Will the project require an easement from a Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) licensed facility? ☐
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Other Considerations for Type I and II Ground Disturbing Actions (continued) Yes No
14
Does the project include a Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
(NHPA) effects determination other than a No Effect, including archaeological
remains?
☐
15 Does the project involve GeoEnvironmental Sites of Concerns such as gas
stations, dry cleaners, landfills, etc.? ☐
16
Does the project require work encroaching and adversely affecting a regulatory
floodway or work affecting the base floodplain (100-year flood) elevations of a
water course or lake, pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 23 CFR 650 subpart
A?
☐
17 Is the project in a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) county and substantially
affects the coastal zone and/or any Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ☐
18 Does the project require a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) permit? ☐
19 Does the project involve construction activities in, across, or adjacent to a
designated Wild and Scenic River present within the project area? ☐
20 Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) resources? ☐
21 Does the project impact federal lands (e.g. U.S. Forest Service (USFS), USFWS,
etc.) or Tribal Lands? ☐
22 Does the project involve any changes in access control or the modification or
construction of an interchange on an interstate? ☐
23 Does the project have a permanent adverse effect on local traffic patterns or
community cohesiveness? ☐
24 Will maintenance of traffic cause substantial disruption? ☐
25 Is the project inconsistent with the STIP, and where applicable, the Metropolitan
Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)? ☐
26
Does the project require the acquisition of lands under the protection of Section 6(f)
of the Land and Water Conservation Act, the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act,
the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),
Tribal Lands, or other unique areas or special lands that were acquired in fee or
easement with public-use money and have deed restrictions or covenants on the
property?
☐
27 Does the project involve Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) buyout
properties under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)? ☐
28 Does the project include a de minimis or programmatic Section 4(f)? ☐
29 Is the project considered a Type I under the NCDOT Noise Policy? ☐
30 Is there prime or important farmland soil impacted by this project as defined by the
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)? ☐
31 Are there other issues that arose during the project development process that
affected the project decision? ☐
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G. Additional Documentation as Required from Section F (ONLY for questions marked ‘Yes’):
Response to Question 1: NCDOT has determined that the proposed action does not require separate
consultation on the grounds that the proposed action is consistent with the final Section 4(d) rule, codified
at 50 C.F.R. § 17.40(o) and effective February 16, 2016. NCDOT may presume its determination is
informed by best available information and consider Section 7 responsibilities fulfilled for NLEB.
Response to Question 10: The North Carolina 2018 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters identifies one
impaired water within the study area or within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area. The impaired
stream within the study area is listed as impaired due to Fecal Coliform.
Response to Question 16: This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to FEMA-regulated
stream(s). Therefore, the Division shall submit sealed as-built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit
upon completion of project construction, certifying that the drainage structure(s) and roadway
embankment that are located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans,
both horizontally and vertically. This is noted in the green sheet / project commitments.
The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP) to determine status of
the project with regard to applicability of NCDOT’S Memorandum of Agreement, or approval of a
Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
Response to Question 26 – Conservation Easement
A conservation easement was created on November 14, 2019 within the project study area and adjacent
to the proposed project. The conservation easement was made between the Twiman L. Caudle Trust
(property owner) and Unique Places to Save (a non-profit corporation). The restoration, enhancement
and preservation of the Conservation Easement Area is a condition of the approval of the Yadkin 01
Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (UMBI) and Twiman Mitigation Plan. The Twiman Mitigation Site
has been approved by the USACE for use as a mitigation bank to compensate for unavoidable stream and
wetland impacts authorized by Department of the Army permits.
The NCDOT-Environmental Analysis Unit (EAU) has contracted a firm to develop the mitigation site. As of
March 30, 2020, the full number of mitigation credits available at the site have not been quantified.
NCDOT-SMU will coordinate with EAU to quantify the number of mitigation credits that could be affected
by the encroachment from the BR-0109 project.
The proposed BR-0109 project would impact approximately 0.05378 acres of the easement.
Response to Question 30 – Prime and Important Farmlands
Prime and Important Farmland Soils as defined by the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) are located
within the project footprint.
A preliminary screening of farmland conversion impacts in the project area has been completed (NRCS
Form AD-1006 for point projects) and a total score of 66 out of 160 points was calculated for the BR-0109
project site (See Appendix D of BR-0109 Community Impact Assessment, November 2019). Since the
total site assessment score exceeds the 60-point threshold established by NRCS, notable project impacts
to eligible soils are anticipated.
NCDOT submitted an evaluation request to NRCS in January 2020 and received notification that the area
to be affected is so small that the Farmland Conversion Impact Rating cannot be measured; therefore, the
project is exempt from completing the AD-1006 form. No further action is needed.
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H. Project Commitments (attach as Green Sheet to CE Form):
NCDOT PROJECT COMMITMENTS
STIP Project No. BR-0109
Replace Bridge 80 on Abraham Road (S.R. 1512) over
unnamed tributary to North Deep Creek
Yadkin County
Federal Aid Project No. N/A
WBS Element 49217.1.1
NCDOT Division 11
Continued Coordination Emergency Services
NCDOT should coordinate with Yadkin County Emergency Services (Mr. Keith Vestal,
336.849.7622) at least one month prior to construction.
NCDOT Construction Management
Erosion and sediment control BMPs will be implemented in accordance with NCDOT’s Design
Standards in Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction for this project in and
around the unnamed tributary to North Deep Creek.
FEMA Floodplains and Floodways (Division 11 Construction, NCDOT SMU)
This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to FEMA-regulated stream(s).
Therefore, the Division shall submit sealed as-built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon
completion of project construction, certifying that the drainage structure(s) and roadway
embankment that are located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the
construction plans, both horizontally and vertically.
Floodplain Mapping Coordination (NCDOT Hydraulic Design Unit)
The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP), to determine
status of project with regard to applicability of NCDOT’S Memorandum of Agreement, or approval
of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR).
Conservation Easement / Mitigation Bank Coordination (NCDOT SMU and EAU)
NCDOT-SMU will coordinate with EAU to quantify the number of mitigation credits that could be
affected by the encroachment from the BR-0109 project.
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I. Categorical Exclusion Approval:
STIP Project No. BR-0109
WBS Element 49217.1.1
Federal Project No. N/A
Prepared By:
5/5/20
Date Darren Even, AICP, Senior Planner
Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
Prepared For:
Reviewed By:
Date Philip s. Harris, III, PE, Environmental Analysis Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Approved
If NO grey boxes are checked in Section F (pages 2
and 3), NCDOT approves the Type I or Type II
Categorical Exclusion.
☐ Certified
If ANY grey boxes are checked in Section F (pages 2
and 3), NCDOT certifies the Type I or Type II
Categorical Exclusion for FHWA approval.
If classified as Type III Categorical Exclusion.
Date Kevin Fischer, PE, Assistant State Structures Engineer
Structures Management Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
FHWA Approved: For Projects Certified by NCDOT (above), FHWA signature required.
Date for John F. Sullivan, III, PE, Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Note: Prior to ROW or Construction authorization, a consultation may be required (please see
Section VII of the NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement for more details).
NCDOT Structures Management Unit
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