20151047 Ver 1_Application_20151006

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the follo�ving info:
l. Project Name Replace Brid�e No. 103 on SR 1740 (Moses Creek Road)
2. Name of Property O�vner/Applicant NC Departuient of Trausportation (NCDOT)
3. Name of Consultaut/
'Agent authorization needs to be anached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s): N/A
5. Site Address: N/A
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. Ciry: Cullowhee
8. County: Jacksou
9. Lat: 35.327436° N Long: -83.110967 � W (Approx. Project Center)
10. Quadrvigle Name: Tuckasegee (35083-C1-TF-024)
1 I. Waterway: Moses Creek (WS-III Tr)
12. Watershed: Little Tennessee River (06010203)
13. Requested Actiou:
X Nationwide Permit # 3
General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
_ Pre-Applicatiai Reqiiest
The following inYonuation will be completed by Corps oftice:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begitt Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nalure of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keyw�ords:

PA'P NICCRORY
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
October 6, 2015
NIs. Lori Beckwitl�, NCDOT Regulatory Project Nlanager
U. S. Army Corps of E��gineers
151 Patton Aveuue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
N[CHO[.ns J. TEmvvso�
SECaEr.�ki•
Subject: Nationwide 3 Permit Application
Replace Bridge No. 103 on SR 1740 (Moses Creek Road) over Moses Creek
Jacksou County
State Project No. 17BP.14.R.129 (DB14B-490103)
Dear Ms. Beckwitl�:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to replace the subject
bridge. 'I'lie existing 20' L s 18' W single span timber bridge needs to be replaced due to
deterioration aud insufficient �vidtli. The proposed replacement structure �vill be � 27.75' L x 24'
W x 18" D cored slab Uridge on eYisting location. A temporary detour will be constil�cted
dowustream of the existing bridge using a series of four 48" x 40' CMPs placed in Moses Creek
in order to maintain traftic on this dead end road during construction. The temporaiy detour will
also impact 0.03 lcre of �vetlaud.
Enclosed are a PCN applicatiou, Preliminaiy Jurisdictioual Forin, SI-IPO forms, NCDWQ Stream
ID Form, NCSAM Form, plan sheets showing the proposed work, a USGS ropogcaphical map,
photographs, and other pertiuent project informatiou.
The Nortli Carolina Natural Heritage Program database was checked for records of direatened
and endangered species. There are 63 species with federal status tliat are luiown in Jackson
County from current ar historical records. Of these, eight species, Carolina Northern Flying
Squin�el (Glnuconrys sabrimrs coloralus), Iudiana bat (�Llyolis sodcdis), Appalachian elktoe
(Alasmrrfontn rm�enelrrrnn), sprttce-fir moss spidec (iYlicrohe.ciu•o mo�7livngr�), small whorled
pogonia (Lsoh�ia ntedeoloides), swamp pitilc (Helonins bullnin), rock gnome lichen (Gynmodernrn
lineare), aud uorthern long-eared bat (iYfyolis seplentrioncdis, NLEB), are listed as either
threatened or endangered. Jackson Cowity is now considered occupied sununer and winter
liabitat for NLEB and Indiana bats.
Appalacliian elktoe are found in some �vell-o�ygenated streams with moderate to fast flowing
�vater and stable, mi�ed substrates of silt, sand, gravel, and/or cobble. Streams that support this
mussel are typically mucli larger and warmer than Moses Creek. The only records iu Jackson
�ourteenlh Dirision OtYicc
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County are Fi•om the Tuckasegee River. Tlie bridge is over 10 uiiles upsheam of the designated
critical habitat for Appalachi�n elktoe inussels in the river.
NLEBs and Indiana bats winter in caves or mines with stable, but not ti•eezing, cold
temperatures. There are no caves or mines visible in the forest th�t sunounds the bridge,
however, according to USGS data, there is or was an underground cave about 0.18 mile fi�om the
bridge. Despite this proYiuiity, the coiistruction work should not dishirb the present or historic
mine location because there will be no blasting undertaken.
In swnmer, NLEBs aud Indiana bats ivay roost in sttl�chues, but they generally prefer to roost
uuder the loose bark of trees, either dead wid� peeliug bark or c�vities, or live trees witl� sliaggy
bark such as white oak, maples, sycamore and hickories. Tliere are several large yellow poplar,
black walnut, red maple, and smooth-bark hickoiy ri-ees near die bridge that must be cleared for
the temporaiy detour and the new bridge. Aiiy tree removal will be completed from October 15
to April l5 (�vinter cleariug) to avoid the seasons when either species of bat may be roosting in
trees. Also, we conducted a survey oY the bridge on June 18, 2015 and did not see roosting bats
or any evidence of bat usage (i.e. staining or guano). 17iis bridge is ofily 4-5 feet above the water
surface and veiry cool underneath. With winter tree clearing, �ve recouuuend a"�uay� affect, uot
lilcely to adversely affect" determination for NLEB and liidiana bat.
Small whorled pagonia generally occurs in opeu, diy, deciduous woods with acid soil, though
habitats can include slopes aloug streams a��d mesic forest with �vhite pine and chododendron.
We briefly surveyed tlie forested slopes near the bridge for tliis plant, but failed to detect any
pagonia. Habitat near the bridge is too shaded by trees aud rhododendron cover to support small
wl�orled pagonia.
The Carolina northern ftying squirrel, rock gnome Iiche��, and spruce-fir moss spider ace found in
spruce-tir forests and otlier isolated high elevation locations in western Nortli Caroliva.
However, rock gnome lichen is an etception because it can occasionally be found at lower
elevations in deep river gorges with high humidiry or on some vertical rock faces that are
periodically wet. The bridge site has an elevation of only 2,520 feet aud lacks cock faces and
otl�er habitat conditions required by these species.
There is a small herbaceous seep wetland in aud adjacent to the ditch line aud Moses Creek
soutlnvest of the bridge that must be permanently tilled for tlie project It is not a bog, but
appears to liave formed from etcavation oY the adjoining slope during past consh•uction wa•k,
possibly the initial bridge coustruction. This wetland does not have the permanent soil surYace or
uear-surface hydrologic conditio��s that swamp pink requires. It is also distucbed by periodic
ro�d uiaiutenance and sediment inputs fi•om the gravel roadway. Therefore, haUitat for swamp
pink is lacking at die site.
The project is limited in scope to a bridge replacement on tl�e existing aligninenL Erosion and
sedimentation control measares will be implemented to miuimize adverse eYfeets of the work on
aquatic liabitats. Habitats for listed species appear lacking at the project site and none of ti�ese
species �vere observed during field visits. For these reasons and those discussed above, we

recommend tl�at a determination of "no effecY' on listed species apply to this project, except for
NLEB and Indiana bat.
This project was reviewed by NCDOT's Human E��vironment Unit in 2013 for potential effects
to historic architecture aud archaeology. It �vas determined that no suiveys were required for
historic architecture or archaeology with a determination of "no effect" (see attached fonns).
NCDOT best inanagement practices will Ue used to minimize and control sedimentation aud
erosion on this p�roject The coustruction foreman will review all erosion control measures daily
to ensure sedimentation and erosion conh�ols are Ueing effectively controlled. If tl�e devices are
uot functioniug as intended, they will be replaced inunedi�tely with better devices.
Lnpacts to Waters of the Unitecl St�tes
Moses Creek (DWQ Class: WS-III Tr) is shown on the USGS topographic map �s a pereimial
stream. The channeLis approximately 15 feet in width and �vell defiued with a substrate of
bouldeis, cobble, gravel, and sand/silt The sh•eaui has sufficient flow to support tish, including
h•out, and other aqiiatic life. Moses Creek flo�vs to Caney Fork Creek, which tlien flows to tlie
Tuckasegee River. The Tuckasegee River meets the definition of a Traditioual N�vigable Water
(TNW). For fliese reasons, �ve believe Moses Creek is a Relatively Permanent Water (RPW) �nd
is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Ariny Corps of Engineers. In order to construct the project, i1
will be uecessaiy to i�iipact waters of the United States in the Little Tetuiessee River Basin (CU
06010203). Specifically, NCDOT is i•equesting to replace Bridge No. 103 with a cored slab
bridge. Listed below is a sunuuaiy of the proposed impacts.
Net
Site No. �sisting Conditim� Proposect Condition Impacts
(fcet)
2O' L Y 18' W Z7.7S' L s 24' W X 18" D
1 Timber Bridge Cored Slab Bridge �
Impervious Dike �ud Flow
IA Free Flowiug Sh�eam Diversion 50
IB Exeavate Old Bridge Abutmeuts Rip Rap Bank Stabilization 35
aud Road Fill
2 Free Flowing Stream � a 48" x 40' CMP's ��
Temporai}� Detour Culverts
2A Free Flo�ving Stream Lnpeivious Dike and Flow 50
Diversion
3 Free Flo�ving Stream Impeivious Dike and Flow l00
Divei'sion for Retaining Wall
N"-1 Herbaceous Seep Wetland Wetlaud Fill for 0.03 Ac.
Road aud Sl�oulder Width
Tot�l Perinai�ei�t Stre:�iu and Tributn�y Impacts fm• Bridge 0'
Total Permaneut Stream Imp�et for Rip Rap I3anlc St�bilization 35'

Total Tempora�y Stream Imp�cts for Onsite Detoar - Cuh�erts 40'
Tot11 Temporai�� Strearu Impacts for Impervious Dilces and Flow Diversions 200'
Total Permanent `VeHand Fill for Ro�d Realignment 0.03 Ac.
Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed
with the conshtiiction project outlined above. By copy of tlus letter, I am asking Ms. Marla
Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) to connnent directly to you concerning the 404 Natiouwide Pennit
request.
A courtesy copy of this application is provided to North Carolina Department of Enviroimiental
Qualiry (DEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR). [n addition, I am asking Ms. Chambers
and Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Envu•oim�eutal Field Opecations Engineer (NCDOT), to
conunent directly to me concerning this permit request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Josh Deyton at
[phone] or me at [phone]. Your early review aud consideration will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
��.���.�,
Mark S. D1vis
Division 14 Enviromnental Supeivisor
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Anry Chapman, Division of Water Resources — DEQ, Raleigh (Courtesy Copy)
Ms. Kristi Carpeuter, Division of WaterResources—DEQ, Raleigh (Courtesy Copy)
Mr. Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Resources — DEQ, Asl�eville (Courtesy Copy)
Mr. Jason Mays, Biologist, US Fish &Wildlife Service, Asheville
Ms. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, NCWRC, Albemarle
Mr. Josh Deyton, PE, Division 14 Bridge Progrvn M�nager, NCDOT, Bryson City
Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Enviromueutal Field Operations Eugineer, NCDOT

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: � Seclion 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? � Yes ❑No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑ 401 Water Quality Certificalion — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certificalion — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because wrilten approval is not required? Certificalion:
� Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes � No
1 f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance lelter from mitigalion bank or in-lieu
fee program. (NC Division of Mitigation Services)
1 g. Is the project located in any of NCs twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concem (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replace Bridge No. 103 on SR 1740 (Moses Creek Road) over Moses Creek
2b. County: Jackson
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Cullowhee
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State 17BP.14.R.129 (DB148-490103) - Design Build Contract
Project No:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Norfh Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Mark S. Davis, Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
applicable):
3d. Streel address: 253 Webster Rd.
3e. City, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779
3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141
3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4043
3h. Email address: markdavis(cr�ncdot.qov
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name: N/A
4c. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
4d. Slreet address: N/A
4e. Ciry, state, zip: N/A
4f. Telephone no.: N/A
4g. Fax no.: N/A
4h. Email address: N/A
5. AgenUConsultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
5c. Street address: N/A
Sd. City, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identifcation no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.327436 Longitude: -83.110967
1 c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Moses Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-III Tr
2c. River basin: Little Tennessee River Basin (HUC 06010203)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe lhe existing conditions on lhe site and the general land use in the vicinily of lhe project at the time of this
application:
The site includes a limber bridge on a gravel forest road. Landscape is entirely US Forest Service managed forests.
3b. List the total eslimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
3c. List lhe total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
250
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To replace the existing substandard timber bridge with a 27.75' L x 24' W x 18" D cored slab bridge on existing localion.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the iype of equipment to be used:
Erosion and sedimentation measures will be installed. Temporary flow diversions will be placed to isolate excavation and
other disturbance from the stream. A ternporary detour will be constructed downstream of lhe existing bridge using a
series of four 48" x 40' CMP's in Moses Creek in order to maintain traffic on this dead end road during construction. Once
fhe old bridge is removed and the new bridge completed, lhe detour will be removed and stream banks restored and
stabilized. Track hoes, dump trucks, bulldozers, cranes, paving equipment, water pumps, sandbags, diversion pipe and
various hand lools will be used lo accomplish the work.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdiclional wetland or stream determinations by lhe
Corps or State been requested or obtained fo? lhis property / � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in lhe past.
Comments: N/A
4b. If the Corps made lhe jurisdictional determination, what type
of detennination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated lhe jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A
4d. If yes, lisf the dales of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State delerminations and altach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" inslructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all thal apply):
� Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Conslruction
2. Wetland Impacts
If lhere are wetland impacls proposed on the site, then complete this question for each welland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora T
Wetland Fill —
W1 � P❑ T Shoulder and Seep � Yes � Corps 0.03
Roadway Widening � No � DWQ
W2 � P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impacts 0.03
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent strearn impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on fhe sile, then complele this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3 a. 3 b. 3 c. 3 d. 3 e. 3 f. 3 g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream lenglh
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, widlh (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
27.75'Lx24'Wx
S1 � P❑ T 18" D Cored Slab Moses Creek � PER � Corps �5 0
Bridge ❑ INT � DWQ
Impervious Dike
S1A ❑ P� T and Flow Moses Creek � PER � Corps � 5 50
Diversion ❑ INT � DWQ
S1 B� P❑ T Bank Stabilization Moses Creek � PER � Corps 15 35
❑ INT � DWQ
4@ 48" x 40' � pER � Corps
S2 ❑ P� T CMPs (Temp. Moses Creek � INT � DWQ 15 40
Detour Pipes)
Impervious Dike � pER � Corps
S2A ❑ P� T and Flow Moses Creek � INT � DWQ 15 50
Diversion
Impervious Dike � pER � Corps
S3 ❑ P� T and Flow Diversion Moses Creek � INT � DWQ 15 100
for Retaining Wall
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3h. Total Permanent StreTm and Tributa�y Impacts fm� Bridge �'
Tot�l Permnnent Stream Imp�ct fm� Rip Rnp 13�nk St�bilizntion 35'
Total Tentpm•nry Stream Impacts fm• Onsite Detow�—Temp. Culverts 40'
Total Tempm•ary Sfre�m Impncts fm� Imperrious Dikes nnd rlow Diversions 200'
3i. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, lhe Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem orar T
01 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A N/A N/A
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water impacts N/A
4g. Comments: N/A
5. Pond or Lake ConsVuction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chari below.
5a. 5b. Sc. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres)
number pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
P2
5f. Total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5g. Comments: N/A
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit
required? ❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: N/A
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Method of construction: N/A
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, lhen individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acls re uire miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which prolected basin? N/A ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanenl (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora T im act re uired?
B1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Nos N/A N/A
B2 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
63 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts N/A N/A
6i. Comments: N/A
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures laken to avoid or minimize lhe proposed impacts in designing projecl.
Moses Creek is a fairly steep gradienl, high quality lrout stream, so a bridge was lhe preferable slruclure for the crossing.
The bridge is designed to meet lhe hydraulic needs and roadway constraints of the site. This bridge will not impair
aquatic life passage.
1 b. Specifically describe measures laken to avoid or minimize lhe proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All instream work will be pertorrned in a dry work area using an impervious dike and diversion to divert the water around
the project site. Appropriate BMPs according to the approved erosion and sedimentation conlrol plan will be installed on
the project prior to temporary culvert installation and bridge work.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑Yes � No
impacts lo Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigalion is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for lhis � payment to in-lieu fee program (NCDMS)
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type N/A Quantity N/A
3c Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In•lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream miligation requested: linear feet
4c. If using sUeam mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑ cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A syuare feel
4e. Riparian wetland miligation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland miligation requesled: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of lhe riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigalion required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 N/A N/A 3(2 for Calawba) N/A
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required: N/A
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., paymenl to private mitigation bank,
permiltee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Camments: N/A
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the projecl indude or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ Na
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of lhis project? N/A
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No
2c. If ihis project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If lhis project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narralive description of the plan:
Project is covered by NCDOT Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250.
❑ Certifed Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiclion is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemenled slormwaler management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Storinwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
altached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all lhat apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Managemenl Plan wilh proof of approval been
atlached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Managemenl Plan meet lhe appropriate requirements? � Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Page 9 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version

F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expendilure of public (federal/state/local) funds or lhe � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmenlal document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, altach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA f nal approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated fulure impacts) result in � yes � No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quanlitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This is a rural secondary road. The bridge is being upgraded to standard load limits and width lo improve safely for the
traveling public. The bridge (culvert) upgrade is not anticipated to have any significant impact on future development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with lhe USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Offce you have contacted.
� Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use lo determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Norfh Carolina Natural Heritage Database and site specific surveys conducted during lhe bridge scoping process.
Page 10 of 11

6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
N/A—There are no marine or estuarine communities wilhin the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or lribal
governments have designated as having historic or cullural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., Nalional Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whelher your site would impact hisloric or archeological resources?
The bridge project was reviewed by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit in 2013 and there will be "no effect" on historic
architecture or archaeological resources. These findings have been approved by the State Historical Preservation Office
(SHPO) through MOA with NCDOT (see attached forms).
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes � No
8b. If yes, explain how projecl meels FEMA requirements: FEMA reyuirements were taken into consideration by the NCDOT
Hydraulics Unil during the design of lhe bridge (see attached Hydraulic Report in lhe plan sheets).
8a What source(s) did you use to make lhe floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program
Mark S. Davis
Division 14 Enviroimiental Supeivisar � � � ��i _ _�Ji
ApplicanU gent's Signature Date
AppllCanUAgenYs Pflnted NBme (AgenPs signaWre is valid oniy if an authorization lel�er from the
applicant is provided.)
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ATTACHMENTA
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):9-�4-ZO�S
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
NC Department of Transporta�ion, Mark S. Davis, Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
253 Webster Road, Sylva, NC 28779
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Replace Bridge No. 103 on SR 1740 (Moses Creek Road) in Jackson County
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: �a�ks�� City: svi�a
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. as.a2�azs °N; Long. -es.>>oss� °W.
Universal Transverse Mercator: aoa�zs.�,ss>>ass.azo�en
Name of nearest waterbody: Moses c�eek
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non-wetland waters:
zoo linear feet: �5 width (ft) and/or acres.
Cowardin Class: R3uai
Sff2211'1 FIOW: Perennial
W2t�aflC�S: Na acres.
Cowardin Class: �ia
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal: ��a
Non-Tidal: �a

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
� Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 9-�4-zo�s
� Field Determination. Date(s):
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD
(check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and,
where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
� Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant: Ncoo-r
❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
appl�i❑cant/consultant.
Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
� Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data
� USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
❑✓ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: � ZQkr��kaseesee
❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation:
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
� 100-year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date): or
� Other (Name & Date):
� Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
� Other information (please specify):
�

1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre-construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an offcial determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicanYs acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by thai activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative orjudicial compiiance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.
3

This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarilv been verified bv the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later lurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
`✓ ' ��'�/, : � - D ; �J�
Signature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

Estimated
amount of
aquatic Class of
resourcein aquatic
Site Number Latitude Longitude Cowardin Class review area resource
1 35.327426 -83.110967 R3UB1 200 linear feet Non Section 10
— non-wetland
2 35.327426 -83.110967 Non Section 10
—wetland

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NC DWQ Sh•eam I<
Date: � _ /� �/
Evaluator: � �c �yCn
Total Points:
Stream is at least in(ermittenl
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Project/Site: a/�� Latitude: 33, 32�
County: w��So^ Longitude:-$3 /�p
Stre termination (circle one) Other
hemeral ❑termittent Perennial e.g.4uadName:
A. Geomorpholo (Subtotal = �) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a� Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 1 2 3
3. In-channel siructure: ex. rif(le-pool, step-pool, /�) 1 2 3
ripple- ool sequence (%
4. Particle size of slream substrate 0 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain � 1 2 3
6. Deposilional bars or benches 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposils 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 1 2 3
9. Grade control � 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0.5' 1 1.5
11. Second or grealer order channel No 0 Yes = 3
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B. H drology (Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow 1 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacleria 1 2
14. Leaf litter 1.5 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles � 0.5 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = )
18. Fibrous roots in slreambed 3 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (� 1 2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2
22. Fish 0.5 1
23. Cra�sh 0.5 1
24. Amphibians 0.5 1
25. Algae 0.5 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 075; OBL = 1.5 Other =�"
'perennial sireams may also be identifed using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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NC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 2
USACE AID #:
INSTRUCTIONS: Altach a skelch of the assessment area and photographs. Altach a copy of the USGS 7.5-minule topographic
quadrangle, and circle the location of the siream reach under evalualion. If multiple sVeam reaches will be evaluated on the same properry,
identify and number all reaches on Ihe attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See Ihe NC SAM User Manual for
detailed descriptions and explanalions of requested information. Record in the "Notes" section if supplementary measuremenls were
peAormed. See the NC SAM User Manual for examples of addilional measurements lhat may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION: !p�°.� /?t�d•aremcn'�'
1. Project name (i( any): �Bp• /�,i', /2�J 2. Date of evaluation: �° l` '��
3. ApplicanUowner name: /j!G D o i 4. Assessor name/organization: 7Ja�e Mi.yenro yGZ�7
5. County: �'�(,r,son 6. Nearest named water body
7. River basin: �`�/�bx«� on USGS 7.5-minute quad: /Y/d1C L�i2� �
S. Sile coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower nd of assessment reach): 36. 327 y O/ – g,�,// p�
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on atlached map): / 10. Length oF assessment reach evaluated (feet): � d'�
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11. Channel depth (rom bed (in riFfle, if present) lo top of bank (feet): d. S ❑Unable to assess channel deplh.
12. Channel width al lop o/ bank (feet): �. � 13. Is assessment reach a swamp stream? ❑Yes �No
14. Feature type: ❑Perennial flow �ntermitlent Flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream � �P,(/n+ . ��.� ��� �.��� ���
STREAM CATEGORYINFORMATI
15. NC SAM Zone: �Mountains (M) ❑PiedmoN (P) ❑Inner Coastal Plain (I) �Outer Coaslal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ` �
valley shape (skip for L�a ...� ❑b
Tidal Marsh Stream): (more sinuous stream, flatter valley slope) Qess sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed size: (skip [$Size 1(< 0.1 mi') ❑Size 2(0.1 lo < 0.5 mi�) ❑Size 3(OS lo < 5 mi2) ❑Size 4(z 5 mi�)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory consideralions evaluated? �Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that appiy lo the assessment area.
❑Section 10 water �'Classifed Trout Waters �Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II �III ❑N ❑�
❑ESSential Fish Habitat ❑Primary Nursery Area ❑High Quality Waters/Outslanding Resource Waters
,�jPublicly ovmed property ❑NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect ❑Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d) List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Concem (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
List species:
❑Designated Critical Habital (list species)
19. Are addilional stream informalioNSUpplementary measuremeNs included in "Notes/Sketch" section or aftached? flYes flNo
1. Channel Water – assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach. '—"'
❑B No Oow, water in pools only.
�C No vrater in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction – assessment reach metric
❑A At least 10% of assessment reach imstream habitat or riffie-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction or fll to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded waler or impoundment on flood or ebb wilhin
Ihe assessment reach (ezamples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, tidal gates, debris jams,
beaver dams).
�8 Not A
3. Feature Paltem – assessment reach metric
�A A majorify ot the assessment reach has altered paltem (ezamples: straighlening, modifcation above or below culvert).
❑8 NoIA
4. Fr.-e/ature Lon�itudinal Profile–assessment reach metric
kyA Majority of assessment reach has a substantially altered stream profle (examples: channel down-cutting, existing damming,
over widening, acfive aggradation, dredging, and excavalion where appropriate channel profile has nol reformed from any ot
lhese disturbances). �� �� S /
❑B NotA ,–�+�5*�" S¢f�Men'f
5. Signs of Active Instability – assessment reach metric
Consider only current instabilily, not past events from which the streain has currently recovered. Examples of inslabilily include
aclive bank (ailure, active channel down-cuiling (head-cut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrele, gabion, rip-rap).
< 10% of channel unstable
❑ 10 to 25°/ of channel unstable
❑C > 25% of channel unslable
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6. Streamside Area Interaction — streamside area metric
Consider tor the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB �
❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaclion
f�B Moderale evidence of conditions (examples: berms, levees, down-cutling, aggradalion, dredging) lhat adversely affect
reference inleraction (examptes: limiled slreamside area access, disruplion of flood Flows through streamside area,
leaky or intermiflent bulkheads, causeways wilh floodplain conslriction, minor ditching [including mosquito ditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction Qittle to no Floodplain/intertidal zone access
(examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriclion, bulkheads, retaining walls, fll, slream incision,
disruplion of Oood flows through streamside area] or too much floodplain/intertidal zone access (examples:
impoundmenls, intensive mosquito ditchingj) or floodplainlintertidal zone unnaWrally absent or assessment reach is a
man-made feature on an interstream divide
Water Quality Stressors — assessment reachlintertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored �vater in sVeam or intertidal zone (milky white, blue, unnaWral water discoloration, oil sheeq slream foam)
� Excessive sedimentation @urying of stream features or interlidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges enlering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor (not inctuding nalural sulfde odors)
❑E Cu«ent published or collected data indicaling degraded water qualily in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes" sedion.
❑F Liveslock with access to stream or intertidal zone
�G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetalion in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc.)
f�l Other: A� wa.�ei (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
❑J Lilfle fo no stressors
8. Recent Weather —watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size � or 2 slreams, D7 drought or higher is considered a droughk for Size 3 or 4 slreams, D2 drought or higher is considered a
drought.
�A Drought condilions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding t inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within Ihe last 48 hours
❑C No drought condifions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream — assessment reach meVic
❑Yes �TJo Is siream too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13 (Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural In-stream Hahitat Types — assessment reach metric
10a. �Yes ❑No Degraded in-stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressors inctude excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, insVeam hardening [for exampte, rip-rapj, recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams oNy, then skip to Metric'12)
10b. Check all that occur (occurs if > 5% coverage of assessment reach) (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A Muitiple aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses ❑F 5% oysters or other naWral hard botloms
(incluciing livenvorls, lichens, and algal mals) F� ❑G Submerged aqualic vegetation
❑B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent o v ❑H Low-tide refugia (pools)
vegetalion ` �' ❑I Sand botlom
❑C Mulliple snags and logs (including lap Irees) t A ❑J 5% verlical bank along Ihe marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or roof mats and/or roots °� ❑K LiUle or no habital
in banks extend to the normal welled perimeler
,�E Little or no habitat
•'•,"••"•'"`"""'""••'•`•,""*•"REMAINING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS'"""'"'"""'"•"""„'"`*"*"
11. Bedform and Substrate — assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Yes f�jiJo Is assessment reach in a naWral sand-bed s�ream? (skip for Coastal Plain streams)
11b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A RifOe-run section (evaluate 11c)
❑B Pool-glide section (evaluate 11d)
� NaWral bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In ri�le sections, check all Ihat occur belo�v Ihe normal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach — whelher or not submerged.
Check at least one box in each row. Not Present (NP) = absent, Rare (R) = present but < 10%, Common (C) _> 10-40%,
Abundant (A) _> 40-70°/o, Predominant (P) _> 70%. Cumulalive percentages should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ eedrock/saprotite
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Boulder(256-409Smm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64 — 256 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Gravel (2 — 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sand (.062 — 2 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SilUclay (< 0.062 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (rip-rap, concrete, etc.)
17d. ❑Yes ❑No Are pools filled with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
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12. Aquatic Life — assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a. ❑Yes „gjNO Was an in-stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one of the (olloviing reasons and skip to Metric 13. ,�Wo Waler ❑Other:
12b. ❑Yes ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in ri�les, pools, lhen snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Melric 13.
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to "individuals" for Size 1 and 2 slreams and "taxa" for Size 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adul� frogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ �Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ❑Beetles (including water pennies)
❑ ❑Caddistly larvae (Trichoptera (T))
❑ ❑Asian c�am (Corhicula)
❑ ❑Crustacean (isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Dipterans (true flies)
❑ ❑MayFly larvae (Ephemeroptera [E))
❑ ❑Megaloptera (alderfly, fsh(Iy, dobsonfiy larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish (Garnbusia) or mud minnows (Umbra pygmaea)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams (not Corbicula)
❑ ❑Olher fish
❑ ❑Salamanders/tadpoles
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae (Plecoptera [P])
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Worms/leeches
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and 8 valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Consider storage capacity with regard lo bolh overbank flow and upland
runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration lo water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
❑B ❑B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the sireamside area
�C ��` Severe alteration to water siorage capacily over a majority of the streamside area (examples: ditches, fill, soil
compaclion, livestock dislurbance, huildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storac�e — streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 slreams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and 8 valley types)
Consider for the Lett Bank (LB) and the Ric�ht Bank (RB) of the strear�lside area.
LB RB
�A ❑A Majority of sUeamside area with depressions able to pond water z 6 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majorily of streamside area with depressions able to pond waler 3 to 6 inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority o( streamside area with depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for the Leff Bank (LB) and the Ric�ht Bank (RB). Do not consider wettands outside o( the streamside area or within the normal
welled perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
�Y ❑Y Are we(lands present in the streamside area?
❑N �QN �(a,
16. BaseFlow Conlributors —�sessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of and draining to the assessment ieach.
❑A Streams and/or springs Qurisdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds (do nof include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Obst« iction that passes some Oow during lovrflow periods affecling assessmenl reach (ex: beaver dam, bottom-release dam)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron oxidizing bacteria in water indicates seepage)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if presenQ
�F None of the above
17. Baseflow Detrectors —assessment area metric (skip tor Tida� Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water wilhdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump installalion)
❑B Obstruction not passing flow during low-Flow periods af(ecting the assessment reach (ez: walertight dam, sediment deposil)
� ❑C Urban stream (z 24% impervious surface for watershed)
, �D Evidence Ihat lhe streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into ihe assessment reach
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge .
❑F None ot the above
18. Shading — assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider aspecL Consider "leaf-on" condition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for the slream category (may inctude gaps associated with nalural processes)
Degraded (example: scattered trees)
C Stream shading is gone or largely absent

19. Buffer Width — assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separetely for left bank (LB) and ri�ht bank (R8) starting at the top of bank out
to the tirst break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB L
�A ❑A A A� z 100 (eet wide or extends lo the edge of the watershed
❑B ❑B B B From 50 to < 700 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 lo < 50 feet wide
,�D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to < 30 feet wide
[]� �E ❑E �E < 10 feet wide or no lrees
20. Buffer SVUCture — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider tor le(t bank (LB) and ric�ht 6ank (R8) Tor Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RB
,�A ❑A Mature forest
�B ❑B Non-maWre woody vegelation or modifed vegetation struclure
❑C ,�C Herbaceous vegetation with or withoul a slrip of trees < 10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E Litlle or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check aIl appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if lisled stressor abuts slream (Abuts), does not abut bul
is within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feef), or is behveen 30 l0 50 feet ot stream (30-50 (eeq.
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22:
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Mainlained turi
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C PasWre (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Paslure (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider tor le(t bank (L8) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Bu(fer Width).
LB RB
�A DA Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C � No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Butfer — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider whelher vegetated buffer is continuous along slream (paralleq. Breaks are areas lacking vegetation > 10 feet wide.
LB RB
.�A .�(A The total lenglh of buffer breaks is < 25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length of buffer breaks is behveen 25 and 50 percenl.
❑C ❑C The tolal length of buffer breaks is > 50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition — Fi�st 100 feet of streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streains)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank or to Ihe edge of the watershed (whichever comes firsq as it contribules lo
assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
„�A ❑A Vegetalion is close to undisWrbed in species present and iheir proportions. Lower strata composed of nalive species,
with non-nalive invasive species absent or sparse.
❑B ❑B Vegetalion indicates disWrbance in terms of species diversity or proporfions, but is still largely composed of native
species. This may include communities of weedy native species lhat develop after clear-cutting or clearing or
communifies wifh non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large poriion of the expected strala or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
❑C [�C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non-characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity — �a� essment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑Yes Q9No Was conductivily measurement recorded?
25b. Check the box corresponding to the conduclivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeler).
❑A < 46 ❑B 46 to < 67 ❑C 67 lo < 79 ❑D 79 to < 230 ❑E a 230
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HISTORIC ARCIII`IT,CTURI: AND LANDSCAPCS
NO SURVGY RGQiIIRCD FORM
'fhis form only pertains to I listoric Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You nuist considt sepa�ately with the
Archaeology Group.
1'ROJb,CT INTORMA770N
l7BP.14.R.108
N/A
Federn! � IZCJ Yes U No
Coiu�ly:
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Prniecl Descrinlin��: - -
Replaice Rridge No. 103 over Moses Creek on SI2 1740 (Moses Creck
R� AND LANllSCAPf:S RI:1
Revic�v ol' HPO quad maps, I IPO GIS infurmalion, hisloric design��ions roster, and indexes w�s
undert�iken ou August 2Q 2013. 13nsed on tliis review, there arc no cxisting NR, SI,, I,D, DE, or SS
properlies in lhe Area oPPoteutial liffecls, �vhich is 75' Ilom the centerline cach w�y nnd 300' fiom encli
enci uf the bridge. There is one structure wilhin Ihe vicinily of �he bridgc, 2129 Moses Creck Road. 'Phc
housc, buill 19C0 bnsecl on J.ickson Counly GIS/1'nx inF'onnT�ion, is 700' norlh�vcsl of Ihc bridgc location
and wiil not be nf7ected by this projecL Il falls oulside uf �he APG. [3ridge No. 103 is iwt cligible fur
Nn�ionnl Registcr listiug. Thcre arc no Natimi�l Regisler lisled or eligiblc properlics �nd no survey is
required. If design plans change, additionnl revicw will l�e required.
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Jnckson County GIS/'Paz infomm�ion, nnd Google Mnps arc considcrcd valid I'or Ihc pm�poses of delcuuiniug Ihc
likelihood oChistoric resources bcing present. 'fhere nre no Nalional Registcr listed m� elgiiblc propertics wilhin thc
APG and no survcy is required.
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..... . valid for Historic Architech�re m�d Landscapes. You must consult separately �vith Ihe ��F�,� C��
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Pxoa�cT �roxMATiorr
Projec7 No:
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F.A. No:
Str.# 490103
17BP14.R.]OS
NA
Fe�/ernl Permi7 2eqtrirecl?
cotn�ty: Jackson
Docrmle»I: I1linimum Criteria Shect
Fm�d'nrg: � State ❑ Fecteral
� Yes ❑ No Permit Tj��e: N�VP 3, N�VP 14, & TVA
P�•ojec� Descriptio�i:
Tlve projec! cnlls for the repincerrteril o%Briclge iVo. 103 on SR 1740 (Aloses Creek Rond) orer iLloses
Creek in Jackron Comtlp. !'he m�chneological Area o/ Potential EJfec(s (APG) foi� [he project is deJined
ns a 600 foot (182.88 m) long corric(or rtn�ni�tg 300 feet (9L49 nr) �tordv n�r�1300JeeI south �rlong Moses
Creek Road fi oni die center of Bridge No. 103. The cor� rrlm� rs nppro_rimately I50 feet (d5J2 ni) ivide
erlenc(ing 75 feel (22.56 m) on either side of tLe rocrd f�'on� ils presen! eg��ler.
SUMNIARY OF ARCHA�OLOGICAL FI�VDINGS
The Nort/r Cnroli��a Depru•bireilt of TrrursNa7ntion (NCDOTJ Archnenlo�y Grorrp renieived
tJie sirbject projec[ mrr! deteru:inerl:
� Tl�ere are no National Register listed ARCHA�OLOGICAL SITES �vithin the project's
area ofpotential effects.
� No subsurEacc archacological investigations are requued fm this project.
❑ Sabsurface investigations did not reve�l the preseucc of any archaeological resources.
❑ Subsiuface investigatiovs did not reveal tl�e presence ofany archaeological resources
coi�sidered eligible for the National Register.
❑ All ideutiCed archacological sites located witl�in tl�e APE liave been considered and all
compliance for archaeological resourees with Scetion 106 of tl�e National Historic
Presc�vation Act aud GS 121-12(a) has bccn complctcd for this project.
� There are uo Natimial Register Eligible or Listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present
or affected by tl�is project. (A!lach tui�� notes or �loctm�eirls ns neerlerl)
",\'O A'dT/O,\'AL kEGlSTER ELIGIR( F, OR LI.STFD,I RCHdEOLOG/CAL SITES' PftESi)\70k AFFECIEU
fom� for AfinorTrnusporlol(on Proleeh nc QuolrJied in �he lppy �y-ogm �maticdgrc nwm.
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Briefdescriptron of rerrern nctirities, resu(!s ofrerrein, rurd conclrrsions:
Bridge No. ] 03 is located soutl�easl of Sylva and east of Cullo�vhee iu tlic central porlion of JTCkson
Cowlly, North Carolina. Tl�e project arce is plotted at the �vesteru edge of tl�e 1'uckasegae USGS 7.5'
topogrnpliic qu�drangle (Pigure 1).
A map revie�v and site fle search was conducted at the Office of Statc Arcl�RCOlogy (OSA) on August 20,
2013. No previously recorded archaeological sites have been ideutified �vitliin tlie APE and only three
sitcs (31JK283, 31JK410, aud 31JK473) are within a mile radius of bridge. In addition, no existing
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), Locally Desiguated (LD), Deternvned Eli�ible (DE), State
Study Listcd (SL), or Surveyed Site (SS) properlies nre �vithin or adjaceut to the archaeological APE
according to the North Carolina State Historic Prese�vation Office onlii�e data base (HPOWEB 2013).
Topographic maps, USllA soil survey maps, aerial pl�otograplis (NC One Map), and historic maps (North
Carolina maps �vebsite) �vere examined for information ou enviroiwiental and cultural variables that may
l�ave contributed to prehistoric or historic settlement �vithin tlie projcct Ii�uits and to assess lhe Ievel of
ground disturbance. An arcl�acological reconnaissance �vas carried out ou Septcmber 18, 2013, to
evaluatcthe project area.
Bridge No. 103 and Moses Crcek Road cross Moses Creek roughly na th to soulh. The creek drains ��orth
aud bcnds to �he southwest emptiug iuto C�iiey Fork. These �vater�vays �re part of U�c Littic Tennessee
drainagc basin. The ME is withiu thc narrow Moses Creek drau�age witl� the creek iuimediately nezt to
thc road (Figure 2). Extremely stccp hillside slopes rise qaickly on cither side of the road and creek
(Figure 3). Thc ro�d runs along a smnll be��ch. A gravel pull-off and an mmamed access road have been
cut uuo Ihc hillside to the nortl�east of thc bridge as �vell (P'igure 4). The area is eutirely Forestcd and is
located on U.S. Forest Service property. Distui�bance is limitcd to past road and bridge construction aud
improvements. Soils erosion zlong the nan'o�v shouldcr betwcen the road, creek, and hillside appear to be
scver �vith cobbles uuder the root mat.
The USDA soil survey map sho�vs that tl�e eutirely APE falls within the Cullasaja-Tuckasegee complex
(CuD) (Pigiue 5). Tliis soil scrics consists of well drained sandy IoTm soils wilh a helvy concenhation of
cobbles. Slope is steep aud reported to be I S to 30 percent. Howcver, observations �vidiin the APG
recorded slope greater thau 30 percent in some areas. More than likely, the neighboring Evard-Cowee
(EvF) and Edncyville-Chesti�ut complexes (EdH) enter into the APE. These soils are both well drained
witl� the EvF haviug � slape of 50 to 95 percent and tl�c EdE �vith T slope of 30 to 50 percent Significant
archaeological sites are not typically found on slope o£ 15 percent or more. As a result, it is milikely a
subsurface investig�tion will provide positivc resulls for archaeological sites aud is not recouunended.
A review of the site Files show lhat alI past archaeological investigalions within a mile of the bridge havc
been carried out by or for tlie U.S. Rorest Service. 1'l�esc invcstigations have resulted in the identification
of Ihree archaeological sites (31JK2R3, 31JK410, aud 31JK473). Site 31JK283 is sihiated o�� a ridge rop
nnd consists of prel�istoric debilage. If has been reco�mnended ineligible for d�e NRHP. Site 31JK410 is
located along a beuch on Moses Geek, east of the current project area. This site consists of prehistoric
lithic material from au uuidcntified period and artifacts from an carly 20(h century domestic housel�old
and farm. This site also has been dctcrmined ineligible. Lastly, site 31JKa73 is thc Old Sheep ML Mica
Niiue. Little work has been coiiductcd at lhis site, and therefore its eligibiGty l��s yct to be assessed.
Addition investigntions over a nvle away have identified petroglyplis on soapstouc boulders, which could
be present along tl�c hillsides withii� tl�e AYE. In addition, the area could contai�� rock sl�eltecs if
overhanging rocks are exposed. For thesc reasons, a reconnaissance of tlie project arcl was considered
uecessary.
Finally, a I�istoric ivap revie�v �vas carried out prior to the reconnaissauce. Most maps before the 20th
centiuy provide fe�v details illustratingjust m�jor routes and settlements. The USGS 1907 Cowee
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topograpliic map is aic of the earliest to sho�v tl�e projcct arca witl� auy awuracy (Figure 6). This map
illustrates a road �ligmnciu similar to Moses Creek Road, but it ruus eutieely along the northern side of
the creek. It does not cross thc stream any�vhere near the current bridge. Tliis map also dcpicts uo
strnctnres in tl�e vicinity of tlic project �rea. Thomas Cox's 1924 map of Jackson Couuty shows a suiular
road lay-out, but tl�is map also illustrates a nan�o�v gage railroad running alongside Hie road (Figure 7).
This reilroad woidd have been used to move logs dw ing timber harvestiug. Later maps Som tl�e early
20th century pcovidc no additional or usefiil iuform�tion duc to t�eir scalc ancVor schematic nahu�e.
Ho�vever, it appeais that the emrent road aligmnent and bridge over Moses Crcek occurrcd during the late
1920s or early 1930s as highway mlps of Jackson County begin to sho�v a bridge withiu the current
project limits. Overall, it appe�rs uiilikely any deposits associated with former historic structures �vill bc
encountered within the APE
The archawlogical reconnaissance investigatiou at Bridge No. 103 consisted of a sw face inspection. No
subsurface testing was can�ied out due to tlie steep slope along tlic l�illsides and disturbance along the
narrow bencl� where Il�c road is situated. Vegetation aud a dense root mat covers thc hillsides and bench.
Exposed rock is limited mostly to areas that have been previous cut back to allow for Moses Creek Road
nnd the uiinamed access road. No soapstone boulders tl�at could possible coutain petroglyphs auct no
esposed rocks tl�at could have provided sl�elters along the slopes �vere obscrved. Also, no evidence of the
uarro�v gage rail road could be fou��d �vithin the APE. 'I'Ivs rail liue could have been situTted Curther
upslope oatside tl�e APE or previous located along the current road.
The archaeological investigations for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 103 suggcst no signiticanl
archneological sites are within thc APF.. This is mostly due to slope in ezcess of 15 percent or more �ud
previous disturbauce cause by ihc road along the uarrow bench. The sui�face uispection also failcd to
identify mdtural matcrial or features. No furthcr arcl�acological work is required for replacement of
Bridge No. 103 in J�ckson County. But sl�ould the plans require blasting or Ihe cutting back of slope,
contact �vith the assigued NCDOT arcl�aeologist aud coordivatiou with U.S. Forest Service �rchaeologist
Roduey Suedeker will be needed.
SUPPORT DOCUNI�NTATION
Sec attached: � Map(s) ❑ Prcvious Survey Iufo
Other: images ofListoric maps cm�sulted
S igned:
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C. llamon Joues
NCDOT ARCHA�OLOGIST
� Photos ❑Correspondence
9/20/ 13
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