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Home My WebLink About20151055 Ver 1_Application_20151012Corps Submittal Cover Sheet Please provide tlie follo�ving inPo: 1. Project Name Replace Brid�e No. 49 on SR 1223 (Beech Creek Road) 2. Name of Property O�vner/Applicaut: NC Department of Transportation 3. Name of Cousultant/Agent: N/A *Agent nuthoriza�ion nceds to be attached. 4. Related/Previous Action ID numUer(s): N/A 5. Site Address: N/A 6. Subdivisiov Name: N/A 7. City: Robbiusville 8. County: Graham 9. Lat: _35333329° N Long: -83.739099 ° W (Approx. Project Center) l0. Quadr�ngle Name: He��itt (35083-C6-TP-024) ll. Waterway: Soutli Fork Beech Creek (WS-III) 12. Watershed: LitUe Teimessee River (,06010204) 13. Requested Action: X Nationwide Permit # 3 General Permit # 7urisdictional Deterniination Request Pre-Application Request Tl�e follo�a�ing information �a�ill be cavpleted by Corps office: AID: Prepare File Folder Assign numUer in ORM Begiu Date Autliorization: Section 10 Section 404 Project Descriptioiil Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose: Site/Wate�s Name: Key��ords: PAT MCCRORY GOVER\OR �o � ...n ��,� �� STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF "1'RANSPORTATION October 12, 2015 Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulltoiy Project Manager U. S. Army Corps of Gngineers l51 Patton Aveuue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-2714 NICHOLr1S J. TEATYSON $ECRtTARI' Sttbject: Natiomvide 3 Perniit Application Replace Bridge No. 49 on SR 1223 (Beech Creek Road) over Soutl� Fork Beech Creek Graliain County State Project No.17BP.14.R.89 (DWR Minor Perinit Fee $240) Dear Ms. Beckwith: The North Carolina Department of Trausportation (NCDOT) is proposing to replace die subject bridge. The existing 18.5 L x 20' W timber bridge needs to be replaced due to deterioration and insufficient �vidth. Tlte netv bridge will be a 40' L s 27' W s 18" D cored slab structure on esisting location. An onsite temporaiy detour �vill be used and constructed using a 72" Y 60' CMP in Soutl� Fork Beech Creek do�vnstream of the esisting bridge. Please find enclosed a PCN applicatiou, Jurisdictional DetermivationFonn, SHPO Forms, plan sheets showing the proposed work, viciiuty map, USGS topographic m1p, photographs, and other supporting project iufonnation. The North C�rolina Natural Heritage Database lists 42 species for Graham County that have federal status aud that are kno�vu fiom curreut or l�istorical records. The Uog turtle (Glyp(enrys miJ�lenbergii) is listed as threatened due to similarity to the listed northern bog tui�tle. Seven species, Appalachian elktoe (dlnsnrrdontn rrrne�ielinnn), Carolina iiortheru flying squirre] (G(nttconrys saGri�7us colora/i�s), rock giome lichen (G�nri�aotferntn /i�teare), Indiana bat (�Lf��otis so�lydis), nortliern long-eared bat (il�Iyolis sepieirh•ionali.$), Virginia spiraea (Spirnen vrrgrnrnna), aud spotfin cliub (Ei•rmonn.r monnchirs) are listed as either tlu•eatened or endangered and liave current records. Beginning in 2009, spotfin chub were released into the Cheoah River dowustream of Lake S�nteedah, therefore the lower river is now considered occupied habitat. Additionally, the bald eagle (Hnlrneel��s (eucoce�halus) is luio��m from Graham County and has s}�ecial protection imder tlie Golden and Bald Eagle Protection Act. The only record of a listed species witliin 5 miles of the bridge is for an Appalachian elktoe mussel fowid iu Talhilah Creek. This record is old (Pre-1981). Since that discovery, uo Four�eenlh Divisiun 011ice Telephona: (823) SSG2141 253 Nebsler Road, Syh�a, North Cnrolina 28779 Pa.c (823) 586-4043 Bridge No. 49 — Graham Page 2 October 12, 2015 Appalachian elktoe have been found elsewhere in the Cheoali River watershed upstream of Santeetlah Lake. Similarly, spotfin chuU have not been documented in the upper watershed. South Fork Beech Creek at the bridge is too small, steep, aucVor cold for App�l�chi�n elktoe and it is isolated from the laio�vn elktoe and spotfin chub popiilations in tlie Lower Cheoah River belo�v Lake Santeetlali dam. The landscape around tlie bridge is rural with scattered single family residences. There is a narrow �vooded riparian strip downstreain of the bridge with a wider �vooded area upstream. The innnediate bridge area is disturbed by the bridge and road, a maintained yard, and a pasture. The project will require removal of mature trees for tlie installation of the temporary onsite detow• pipe dowustream of tlie bridge. Virginia spiraea is usually fouud in scoured, open-canopy areas sucli as gravel bars and rocky banks along high gradieut, large rivers, though it lias been found along mediuiu-sized streams. This p1a��t occurs along tlie Cheoah River downstream of Lake Santeetlah, but it has not been found upstream of the l�ke. Scow•ed river banks or gravel bars are lacking at the bridge site. Virginia spiraea �vas not observed in tlie project are� during tlie bridge scoping �neeting or subsequent site visits. Carolin� northern flying squin�el aud rock guome lichen are usually found at the higliest elevations, though die latter can occur at lower elevations on cliffs that occasionally receive seepage fiom overlying-soil aud on damp rock faces in river gorges where diere is high humidity. Tl�e elevation at tlie project site is too low (�2,330 feet) Yor these species. Additionally, rock faces are absent and this stream is not situated in a gorge. Indiana bats and northern long-eared bats (NLEB) wiuter in caves or mines with stable, but not freezing, cold teuiperatures. According to USGS data, die nearest k�iown uudeiground niiue is over 5 miles fiom the bridge and there are no mines or caves visible uear the bridge. In swivuer, tl�ese bats generally roost in die loose bark of trees, either dead �vitl� peeling bark or cavities, or live trees witli shaggy bark such as white oak, maples, sycamore and hickories. Therefore, as prescribed in Graham Couuty by the USPWS, any tree removal at the bridge will occur from October 15 to April 15 (winter clearing) to prevent iucidental impacts to roosting Indiana bats. This moratoriwn period also encomp�sses the period when NLEB may be roosting in trees as well. The existing bridge is a low timber structure and therefore probably roo cool for bats. We did not obseive any evidence of bat usage (i.e. stainiug or guano) duriug site visits. With winter tree clearing, we recommend a"ma}� nffect, i�ot likely to adversely affecP' determination for NLEB and Indiana bat. The project is limited in scope to a bridge replacement on the e�isting aligmnent. Erosion and sedimeutatiou control me�sures w�ill be implemented to minimize adverse effects of tlie �vork on aquatic habitats. Habitats for listed species are lackiug at tlie project site and noue of tl�ese species were observed during tield visits. For these reasons and those discussed above, we reconunend tl�at a determination of "no effect" on listed species apply to this project, e�cept for NLEB and Indiana bat. Bridge No. 49 — Graham Page 3 October 12, 2015 Tliis project w�as revie�ved by NCDO"C's Huuian Enviromnent Unit in 2014. It was determined that no suivey was required for historic architecture. A survey for archeological resow•ces was conducted and it was deterviined that the project �vould have "no effecP' (see att�ched SHPO forms). NCDOT best management practices will be used to minimize �nd control sedimentation and erosion on this project. Tlie construction foremau �vill review all erosiou control uieasures daily to ensure sedimentation and erosion controls are being controlled effectively. If the devices are not fimctioning as intended, tliey will be replaced iuunediately with better devices. Impacts to Waters of the United States Soutli Fork Beech Creek (DWQ Class: WS-III) is shown on the USGS topograpl�ic map as a perennial stream. Tlie channel is well defined with a subsh�ate of primaeily cobble and gravel witl� some exposed bedrock. South Fork Beech Creek at the bridge flows 0.25 miles to Beedi Creek which than flows 0.6 miles to Sweehvater Creek. S�veetwater Creek firotu the Beech Creek junction flo�vs 4.2 miles inro ro tl�e Cheoah River about 1 S uiiles upstream of Lake Sauteetlah. Lake Santeetlah meets the detlnition of a Traditional Navigable Water (TNW). Por these reasons, we believe South Fork Beech Creek is Relatively Pei'manent Water (RPW) and is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Anuy Corps of Eugineers. In order to caistruct tlie project, it will be necessary to impact waters of d�e United States in the Little Teiuiessee River Basin (HUC 06010204). Specifically, NCDOT is requesting to replace Bridge No. 49 with another bridge on esisting location. Listed below is a suuvnary of the proposed impacts. Site No. �xisting Condition Proposed Conclition Net Im �acts � 18.5' L� 20' W 45' L s 27' W s l8" D �, Timber Bridge Cored Slab Bridge IA Free Flowing Streaiu Impervious Dike and Flow Diversiou 100' 1 B Old Bridge Abutments Escavate Old Bridge Fill and Place �5, and Road Fill Rip Rap Bank Stabilizatiou 2 Free Flo�ving Stream 72" x 60' CMP ��, Temporary Detour 2A Free Flowing Stream Impervious Dike �nd Flo�v Diversion 100' Total Permanent Strearu Impact for Bridge 0' Total Permanent Stream Iiupact for Rip R�p Bank St�bilization 45' Total Tempm•ary Stream Lnpacts for Onsite Detow• — C�dvert 60' Total Temporajy Stream Lnpacts fm• Impeitiious Dike and Flow Diversions 200' Bridge No. 49 — Graliam Page 4 October 12, 2015 Yermits Requested NCDOT is hereby requesting authorizatiou uuder Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed with the construction project outlined above. By copy of this letter, I am asking Ms. Marla ChamUers, Western DOT Review Coordinator, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Caimiission (NCWRC) to caimient directly to you concerning the 404 Natiomvide Permit request. I am also reqiiesting aathorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act fi•om tlie Nortli Caroliva Department of Envu•omnental Quality (DEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR). In addition, I am asking Ms. Chambers and Mr. Ben DeWit, Roadside Euviroiuuental Field Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me concerning this peruiit request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (828) 586-2141 or Mr. Josh Deyton, PE, at (828) 488-2131. Your early review aud consideration will be appreciated greatly. Sincerely, �� Mark S. Davis Division 1�1 Environmeutal Program Supervisor Enclosures cc: Ms. Anry Chapman, Division of W�ter Resources, DEQ, Raleigh Ms. Kristie Lynn Caipenter, Division of Water Resources, D6Q, Raleigh Mr. Keviu Barnetl, Division of Water Resources, DEQ, Asheville Mr. Jason M1ys, Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Asheville Mrs. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Revie�v Coordinator, NCWRC, Albetuarle Mr. Josh Deyton, PE, Division 14 Bridge Management �ngineer, NCD01' Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Enviroimiental Field Operations Engiueer, NCDOT o��F W ATF9GG h � J y O �Y Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Construction Noti�cation (PCl� Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: � Seclion 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nalionwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has lhe 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 Waler Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Waler Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorizalion 1e. Is this nolificalion solely for lhe record For the record only for DWQ 401 For lhe record only for Corps Permit: because wrilten approval is not required? Certification: ❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No 1f. Is payment into a mitigalion bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No of impacls? If so, attach the acceptance letter from miligation bank or in-lieu fee program. 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h ❑ 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 projecl: Replace Bridge No. 49 on SR 1223 (Beech Creek Road) over S. Fork Beech Creek 2b. County: Graham 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Robbinsville 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State 17BP.14.R.89 Project No: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation 3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Mark S. Davis, Division Environmental Supervisor applicable): 3d. Street address: 253 Webster Road 3e. City, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779 3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141 3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4030 3h. Email address: markdavisCc�ncdot.qov Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10. 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Ofher, specify: 4b. Name: N/A 4c. Business name N�A (if applicable): 4d. Street address: N/A 4e. City, state, zip: N/A 4f. Telephone no.: N/A 4g. Fax no.: N/A 4h. Email address: N/A 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: N/A 5b. Business name N/A (if applicable): 5c. Street address: N/A 5d. City, state, zip: N/A 5e. Telephone no.: N/A 5f. Fax no.: N/A 5g. Email address: N/A Page 2 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.333329 N Longitude: -83.739099 (DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD) 1c. Propertysize: acres 2. Surtace Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to South Fork Beech Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Qualily Classification of nearest receiving water: DWR Class: WS-III 2c. River basin: Litlle Tennessee (HUC 06010204) 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing condilions on the site and lhe general land use in lhe vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The land use is primarily single family residential and agricultural. The landscape in the area is felds and yards with some forest along the valley margins. The immediate vicinily of the project is pasture with a few trees along lhe slream. 3b. List the total eslimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: None 3c. List lhe total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: N/A 3d. Explain the purpose of lhe proposed project: To replace a structurally deficient and funcfionally obsolete 18.5' L x 20' W single span limber bridge with a new 45' L• 27' W x 18" D cored slab bridge on the existing location. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Erosion and sedimentation devices will be installed. Traffic will be detoured on-site downstream of lhe bridge using a temporary culvert and roadway. The new bridge abutments will be constructed behind the old abutments. The old abutments and road fill will be removed behind temporarily dewatered stream sections. Rip rap bank stabilization will be added along lhe new vertical abutments and the bridge deck completed. Once completed, lhe detour will be removed and stream banks restored. Heavy equipment, paving equipment, water pumps, sandbags, diversion pipe and various hand tools will be used to accomplish the work. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinalions by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown Comments: 4b. If lhe Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? AgencylConsultant Company: N/A Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdiclional determinations or State determinations and attach 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. N/A 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No 6b. If yes, explain. N/A Pa e 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, lhen complete this question for each wetland 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 W1 ❑ P❑ T N!A N/A ❑ Yes ❑ Corps N/A ❑ No ❑ DWQ WZ � 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. Tofal �retland impacfs N/A 2h. Comments: N/A 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, lhen complete this question for all slream 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 length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, widlh (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? oiher) (feet) feet) S1 � P❑ T Bridge S. Fork Beech � PER � Corps 12 0 Replacement Creek ❑ INT � DWQ S1A ❑ P�T Impervious Dike S. Fork Beech � PER � Corps 12 100 and Flow Diversion Creek ❑ INT � DWQ S16 � P❑ T Bank Stabilization S. Fork Beech � PER � Corps 12 45 Creek ❑ INT � DWQ S2 ❑ P� T Temporary Detour S. Fork Beech � PER � Corps 12 60 Culvert Creek ❑ INT � DWQ S2A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike S. Fork Beech � PER � Corps 12 100 and Flow Diversion Creek ❑ INT � DWQ S3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total Permanenf Stream and Tributary Impnc�s Pm� Bridge 0' Total Perm�nenf Stream Impact fm� Baul<Sfabilizafion 49 Total Tcmpornry Strenm Impact for Onsite Detour - Culvm�t 60' Total Tempm�ar}' Stream Impact for Impervious Dil<e �nd Flow Diversions 200' 3i. Comments: Total Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. lhen individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody lype Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Tem ora T 01 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A N/A N/A 02 ❑P❑T 03 ❑P❑T 04 ❑P❑T dC Total open water impaGs N/A 4g. Comments: N/A 5. Pond or Lake Construction If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. WeUand Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID proposed use or purpose of (acres) number pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavaled Flooded P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P2 SL Tot�l 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: Si. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A 5k. Method of canstruclion: N/A 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, lhen complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacls require mitigation, lhen you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other: Project is in which prolected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Tem ora T im act re uired? 81 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Nos N/A N!A B2 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impncts N/A N/A 6i. Comments: N/A D. Impact Justification and Mitigation Nage � ot 1U F'GN rorm—version �.3 uecember �u, zuua version 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize lhe proposed impacts in designing project. The bridge is being replaced with a wider span bridge to increase hydraulic conveyance on the same disturbed location. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Erosion and sedimentation control measures will be installed prior to ground disturbance. The stream will be diverted away from the temporary detour pipe during installation and from the old bridge abutmenls as needed during removal, culvert installalion, and rip rap bank stabilization placemenl to prevent sedimentation of downstream aquatic habitats. 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 to Walers of lhe U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check aIl that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Co�ps ❑ Mitigalion bank 2c. If yes, which miligation oplion will be used for this project? ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Miligation 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: N/A 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval lelter from in-lieu fee program is altached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: N/A linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, slream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4f. Non-riparian welland mitigalion requested: 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 descriplion of the proposed mitigation plan. N/A Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will lhe projecl resWt 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 the riparian buffer that requires mitigalion. Calculate the amount of mitigation 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 Catawba) N/A Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: N/A 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of miligation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). N/A 6h. Comments: N/A Page 7 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identifed � 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 ❑ No 2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan 2a. What is the overall perce�t imperviousness of this project? N/A % 2b. Does lhis project require a Stonnwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No 2c. If lhis project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative descriplion of the plan: The project is covered by Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250. ❑ Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of lhe Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program � DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local govemmenPs jurisdiction is this project? N/A ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of lhe following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW (check all ihat apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has lhe approved Stormwater Management Plan wilh proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stonnwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? � Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? � Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a. 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 lhe above, does lhe project require preparation of an environmenlal document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No (North Carolina) Environmenlal 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 final approval letter.) ❑ Yes � No Comments: N/A 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is fhe site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or WeUand 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 projecl (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No addilional 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. The project irnolves the replacement of an existing bridge on a rural secondary roacl. The road infrastructure is not being upgraded. The limited scope of this project would not be expected to result in any significant secondary or cumulative effects. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment melhods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. N/A Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designateci Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) Sa. �II this project ocair in or near an area with federally protected species or � yes � No habitat? Sb. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field O�ce you have contacted. � Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habi�at? North Carolina Natural Heritage Database and additional onsite investigations. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habital? ❑ Yes � No 6b. What data sources did you use to delermine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? N/A—There are no marine or estuarine communities within 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 tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservalion � Yes � No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to delermine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? The project was submitted to the NCDOT's Human Environment Unit for review in 2014. It was determined that there should be "no effects/no survey" needed for historic architecture. An archaeology survey was conducted wilh a determination of "no effect" (see atlached forms). 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? � Yes ❑ No Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The NCDOT hydraulics unit coordinates projects with FEMA and considers the floodplain in the design of the project. A Limited Detailed Study was completed for this project. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program and NCDOT Hydraulics Unit. Mark S. Davis Division 14 Envirotituental Supeivisor ,�� / j�j /� JJ/ ApplicanUAgenYs Signature Date AppllcanUAgenPs Printed Name (AgenPs signaWre is valid oniy if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page ] 0 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version - / �_ . , �i:� � � //.. ; I� i �, j(_( � �� -,p�•;;` �,; � ,,, f , :;.. , bo � � �� , f ��-, ,;-.: ,� ,, !- -I � ( , i/� LLI ti, �iIr(1'i � (�� i� ' o�.� v p ) � � I "I "� �� i �- z �,(O ) r-� m � ,:._ - �/ �/ '� � w � 1 �� I � � Z __ / I,'%. if' I -f'— �i lI� �� 1 _ �� \ / ll; � `'r� �� Q �, . I , , � ,',; i c �,� � �� ,� ��j �,,1 h � °,r v � y� wc�O(L��o.\f 1��,/�, �� 1?��/ ` '' �' ) � �. 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PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Replace Bridge No. 49 on SR 1223 (Beech Creek Road ) in Graham Counly (USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State: NC County/parish/borough: c�anam CI(Y: Robbinsville Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): �at. 35.333329 °(�J; LOng. --83.739099 °�/�/, Universal Transverse Mercator: 2s�oae.s,asiaasz.z zo�e n N2111@ Of 1102f2St WatefbOCiY: South Fork eeech Creek Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area: Non-wetland waters: zoo linear feet: 1z width (ft) and/or acres. Cowardin Class: R3uei Stream Flow: Wetlands: ��a acres. Cowardin Class: ��a Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10 waters: Tldal: ��a Non-Tidal: ��a E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): � Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 9-�4-zois � 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 applicanUconsultant: NcooT ❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the appJi�nUconsultant. u 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: � ZQk He�'��u ❑ 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): 2 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 activiiy, 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 official 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 that activity are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative orjudicial compliance 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 iurisdictional determinations. Signature and date of Regulatory Project Manager (REQUIRED) 4 �� /``�J� Si nature and date of person requesting preliminary JD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable) Estimated amount of aquatic Class of resource in aquatic Site Number Latitude Longitude Cowardin Class review area resource 1 35.333329 -83.739099 R3UB1 200 linear feet Non Section 10 — non-wetland , t�r � �!,^�I�� "ri Pro�rd T�ntAireg A�a �Ldernrti Ute� 14-03-0004 HISTORIC ARCHIT�CTUR� AND LANDSCAP�S NO SURVCY R�QUIR�D 7'ORM This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the Archaeology Group. PROJ�CT INTORMATION Project No: N/A Co�u�ty: Graham l�'BSNo.: 17BP.14.r.89 Docrnneut MCC T �e: Fed. Air/No: N/A Ftuuli�eg: State ❑ Federal Federr�l ❑ Yes ❑ No Periiiit N WP3/TVA Pernrit s : T � e(s : Pi•oiect Descriu(ion: Replace Bridge No. 370049 over Beech Creek on SR 1223 (Beech Creek Road). ARCIIITCCTUIt� AND Review of HPO quacl mnps, HPO GIS informatiou, historic designntimis ros[ec, aud indexes was uudertaken ou March 7, 2014. I3ased on this review, there �re uo existiug NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS properties in tlie Area of Poteutial �ffects, which is 300' from ench end of fhe bridge nud 75' £rom ihe centerline ench wny. Tl�ere nre two properties within tlie APE, a c. 1979 ranch house southenst of the bridge (779 Beech Creek Rond) �ud a a 1940 one-story frame house direcNy soufhwest of the bridge locntion (724 Deech Creek Ro�d). A mobile home is also loc�ted nenrby. Tl�e l�ouse is uuremarkable and not eligible for Nntional Register listing. L� �ddition, Bridge No. 49, n timber bridge, is uot eligible for National Register listing. Tliere �re no Nationnl Regis[er listed or eligible properties and uo survey is required. If design pinns chnnge, additional revie�v will be required. 6Vbv Nte «vniln6le inlor�nntioa uronides n relinb/e bnsis !or rensonnb/v Uredicli�rQ fhnl lhere nre no n�tidentired si�irircnri! /tisla•ic «rc/tilectttvn/ or lnndscrtue resorares in (/�e u�'oiect m�ea: IIPO quad mnps nnd GTS infonnation recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for �he GrThnm County survey, Gr�ham Couuty GIS/Tax inform�tion, nnd Google Mnps �re considered vnlid fa thc purposes of determining the likelihood of historic resonrces being present. Tliere nre no Natioual Register listed or eli�ible urot�erties witl�in the APE aud no smvev is required. [�M�p(s) / SUPPORT DOCUM�NTATION ❑Previous Suivcy Info. ❑Photos ❑Correspondence ❑Desigu Pl�ns rINDING BY NCDOT ARCHIT�CTURAL HISTORIAN L�ndscapes-- b "! NCDOT Architectural IIistori�u SURVEY REQUIRED _, � Date Hiilaric.L�diileoRVa nnd l.nudsrnps T'O SURVIiI' R6QU/21iU fwni for,tlina' �innspamlia� Pi olrrls nr Qunlled in die T007Yrogmmninlic d8��•�•llirnl. Page 1 of 3 li I �,,, „�� 1119 .� „�, � 0 Q,,,� ��, � t„� �„> ��, , �='c° o a� r:1 ,, � c' O �:�.+�'` y;, iu) i» � �Cr ,., �_ � �,» ,,�. _:,,, �», �rar �n,��.�. _ ,�� r'i. _ YI'O�CC� �.00lI�IOII. ��m 0 � HPO GIS. Hisfa�ic ArdJlernn'a mid Lnndrmpat A'O SURI'GI' R/iQ0/�D fm ni for A/Inar 7lnuspo�lnlion Piojeflr nr QunN/hdin 1/ie 10U7 Yrugmrnn�nlic Ag�rrnirnl. Page 2 of 3 i n f7 .. r� � �..'p"i � �i' q, r! I �i. . t i , .. ;1 ;`I„�'.'nir"'. •,I:�_ i f( ,�,� ��,�,. .. , 1+ Stp, L`'yi;�l7^,`t� � ; ��, �� "�� '�.�.�. i'llc 7�i � �j'�li�. y��..� . .. .i� ,.,�.,.. _.,Ii,�iP. View of bi9dge sife, loolcing soulh. View of bridge site, loolcing norlh. /lislaric ArtLileonve nnd Lnuihrnp: s 8'O SURI'!iY 2/i�U1RLD/omi/m'Alir�or'7rnupnrinlimi Pio/urlc ns ��mlifitAiu IAe IOOJ /'ragrnnunn!!e Agr: mirnl P�ge 3 of 3 Projecl Trncking No.: 14-03-0004 NO NATIONAL R�GIST�R Or HISTORIC PLAC�S '�r�f ;, , �LIGIBL� OR LIST�D ARCHA�OLOGICAL SITES ,��Q�U��'�� r,s� <-a��s ,;i PI2�S�NT OR ARFECTED FOItA4 � i��: a� �:, _;�� ,�,;% This form ouly pe�1ains to ARCHAEOLOGTCAL RESOURCES for this projcet. It is uot �,�.. .. �o% � r=,;;?�� vnlid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately �vith the �`�?_(1.�✓`� Historic rlrclii�echn�e and Landscapes Group. PROJ�CT INTORMATION Project No. I i'BS No: F,A. No: Str# 370049 17BP14.R.89 n/n Federn! Perinit Reqnired? Corud��: Grnhnm Document: Minimum Criteria Funding: � State ❑ Federnl � Yes ❑ No Permit Tj�pe: N�'�'P #14 & TVA Projecl Descriplion: The projecl cnlls for the repincement of Rridge No. 49 orr SR 12�3 (Beech Creek Ron�J) over Ihe Soidh Forh oJ Beecl� Creek i�i Grnhruu Co+art��. The m•chneologicn! Aren qf Potentin! EfJecls (APG) (or the project is dejined ns n 600 fool (182.88 nr) long corridm� r�mm�ig 300 fee� (91.44 ni) nordnvesl a�id 300 feel sotrlhea.r! nlo�tg 6eeclt C�•eek Road fi•om ce�ller of Bridge No. 99. The con idm• is npproa'inu�lel�� lSO,feel (45.72 n�) tinide extending 75 feel (22.8G nr) at eithe�� ,srde o/ Ihe ron� fi•oni ii.r present ceider. SUMA4ARY OT ARCHA�OLOGICAL rINDI�IGS Tke Nor/li Cnroliirn DepnrOnent nf Trnnspa�7nlion (NCDOT) ArcLrieologp Grorrp revieived /!re snGjec/ praject anr! rleleruiiner/.• � There are no National Register listed ARCHA�OLOGICAL SITES witl�iu tl�e project's area ofpotential effects. ❑ No subsurface arcl�aeologicnl iuvestigatioiis �re requued for this project. � Slibsiirf�ce investig�tions did not reveal tlic presence of any archaeological resonrces. � SuUsurC�ce invesligTtions did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources considered eligible for tl�e N�tional Register. ❑ All ideutiCied arcliaeological sites located witl�iu tlie APE liavc been cousidered aud all compliauce for arcliaeological resonrces with Section 106 of the Natioual Historic Preservation Aet auci GS 121-12(a) lias been completed for this projcet. � There are no Nationel Register Eligiblc or Listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES preseut or affected by this projeet (AllocJr an�� notes or docrrments ns needetQ "h'O A'dT/ONAL REG/STER GL/G/BLG OR L/STf;D AftCHAf:OLOC(CAL S1T5S PRE.Sfid'T OR dFP'EC7ED foi��ilm� AlinorTrmrsponn(imi Projzch ns QunlifieAiri !Ae 2007 P�agroummlic Agrenr�enl. I OfIO Projecf Trnekiug No.: 14-03-0004 IOrre/descriplinn ofrenieiv nclirrties, res�dts ofrerieiv, m+d em�chisimis: The proposed Bridge No. 49 project is situTted east ofRobbinsville aud south�vest of Stecoali in the enstern lialf af Grnlinm Couuty, Nortl� Cnrolinn. The project nrea is plotted in the nortl�west swtion of tlie Robbinsville USGS 7.S topographic quadr�ngle (Figure 1). A ivap revie�a end site file swrch wes conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on Mm'cli 7, 2014. No previously recorded arclineological sites hnve been identiCed �vithin the APE, but six Imown sites (31GH78, 31GH79, 31GH598, 31GH599, 31GH612, Tnd 31GH618) are reported withiu a mile of the project Accocdiiig to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Of�ce online dnta base (HPOWG�B 2014), there Rre no laio�vn hisroric architectural resources wit�iu t�e APE IhTt may yield intact nrclineologicel deposi�s. Topogrnphic mTps, OSDA soil swvey maps, aerial plioto�apl�s (NC One Map), and historic mnps (1�a�th Carolina maps �vebsite) were examined for iuformatiou on emironmeutal �nd cultural variables lhat mny l�ave contributed to prehistoric or l�istoric settlemeut witl�in the project limits aud to assess the level of gromid disturbance. An archTeological reconnaissauce a��d field survey was can�ied out on March 18, 2014, to furtl�er assist in evaluating the project area. Bridge No. 49 nnd Beech Creel< Rond cross tlie South Fork of Beecli Creek roughly nortl�west to soulhe�st. Tl�e creekjoius with Beecl� Creel< approsimately 350 m(c�. 1,148 ft) to tlie northwest. The stream then dcaius iiito S�veehvater Creek furtlrer to tlie nortli�vest. These weterways are part of the Little Teiwessee drainage basin. Most of the project area is silualed on suenui terraces with hillside slope to tlie south (Figure 2). Tl�e area cousists of eesidential properties to tl�e west of the rold �nd at the southern end (Pigures 3 nud 4). A pashu�e is prese��t to the east (Fi�ire 5), while the Soutli Forlc of Beech Creek runs adjacent to tl�e road in the ��orthenst and southmest quadrnvt (Figure 6). Tlie bn�ilcs of the creel< to tlie noctl�e�st have beeu built up �vitL tossed field stones fi�om the pasture. Gronnd disturbniice is uvnimal in the pasture �vitl� more severe disturbauce along the private drives and home sites to the west aud soutli. According to the USDA soil suivey map, Iwo soil types compose the APE (see Figures 2). Most o£ the project nre� co�isists of tl�e Delhvood-Reddies complex (DeB). This iucludes the pasture aud property adjacent to the creek. Delhvood-Reddies complex are made up of modernlely well drained sands or loan�s found on tl�e stream terrace�s. It is subjcct to occasional Ilooding a��d lms a slope of 0 to 5 perceut. This series Las the potential of yieldii�g significant �cchaeological site nssociated with enrly settlement �ctivities due to tlie pi�esents of well dr�incd laudforms wilh slope of less than 15 perceut. Tl�e secoud soil type is the Udorthents-Urbnn land complex (UoA). Tl�is is present aloug most of the residential properties to the west. The Udorlhents-Urban Iand complex cousists of Loamy soils iu �reas of cut �ud fill found ou slre2m terraces anct tloodpl�ins. They r�rely flood aud have a slope of less tl��u 5 percent. It is m�lilcely for intact arcl�aeological deposits to be ideulified on this series dne ro previous grouud disturbance. Altliough it is displayed outside of tl�e APE, the neighUoring Soco-StecoaU complex (ScF) malces up the soil series for the hillside to the south. This is �vell deained IoTUry soils witl� a slope of 50 to 95 percenL Due to steep slope, it is unsuited of early settlement activities avd is uot generally subject to subsurfncc Icstivg. A review of the site files slio�v that two iutensive archaeologicll investigTtions hlve been cariied out iu the nrea. These investigntions �vere for the relocatio�� of US 19/74 Sectio��s B nud C(TIP A-9). Survey �vorlc for these investig�tions was conducted iu tl�e viciniry of S�veehvater Ceeek, nocQiwest of the curreut project. A totaLofsix sites (31GH78, 31GH79, 31GH598, 31GH599, 31GH612, and 31GHG18) �vere identified within a mile of the bridge during the course of tl�e hvo projecls. Sites 31 GH7S aud 31 GH79 were recorded during the first A- 9 iuvestigations in 1980 by Soil System, lua Site 31 GH78 appcars lo Ue n]�rge multicomponent prehisloric site consisting of overl�ppiug occupatio��s. It is sitt�nted on tlie Sweet�vater Creelc floodplain nnd stream terraces, south of tl�e stream. It has been recommeuded eligible for the Nation�l Register of Historic Pl�ces (NRHP). Site 31GH79 is adjacent to 31GH78, but just uortl� of S�veehv�ter Creek. It too is loc�ted on a strenm terrnce nnd consists of prehistoric lithic materinl from 'N'O NdTIOT'dL RECISTFR 5LlG1BLE OR LISTED dRC//AEOLOG/CAL S/TCS PRGSGh'T OR AFFECTRD forni for,tfinarTrnnsporinlion R�ajrelr os Qnn(i�zd in ILe 2007 Pmgrnnmmrir Agreeuienr. 2of10 Pi�ojec! Dnckiug Na.: 14-03-0004 an uiuden[iCied period. Its eligibility for the NRHP is unassessed. The remni�ing fouc sites (31GH598, 31GII599, 31GH612 and 31GHG18) were recordect Uy TRC in 2010 and 2011. Tl�ese sites are situated south of S�veet�vater Creek ou eit�er the floodplain or stream terraces. Sites 31 GH612 and 31 GH618 �re isolated finds cousisting of prehistoric nnd historic nrtifacts. Being isol�ted artifact occurceuces, they �re not eligible for tl�e NRHP. Site 31GH598 is an enrly to mid-20t1� ceutury household tl�at provides no significant or ne�v d1ta. It is recoimnended as ineligible for the NRHP. Lastly, site 31GH599 is a prehistoric and l�istoric site t�at yielded intact pre�istoric deposits. T�e prehistoric component is Woodland, most likely from the Connestee phase. Since intact deposits nre presevt, this site l�ns been recouunended �s eligible for the NRHP. The residts of these investigatious su�gest tl�at �vell dcained floodplains and stream teeraces in regiou l�ave tlic poteutial to yield sigiiificTnt nrchTeological informntiou. Also, more work is needed on t�e minor tributaries to better understa��d enrly settlemenl patterns as most of the previous investigations liave been confiued to the major draiiinges. A historic m�p review �vas also conducted prior to the reco�maissance nnd field swvey. The first accurnte and recognizable map in �vhich the vicinity is depicted is the 1838 U.S. Arnry composite map, couiplied fiom the 1837 �rnry field swvey ofpart of the Cherol<ee Territory prior to tlie removal of the Cl�erokee population (Figure 7). Tl�e project m�ea is part of tlie Cheoah conmmnity, tivhich �v�s Iocated alaig the Cl�eoal� River at Robbinsville and up Loug, S�veet�v�ter, and Talula Creeks. Tl�e 1838 .4rmy map illustcates Sweehvater Creel<and a road alongside the water�vay, but faits to sho�v Beecl� Creek or its tributnries. The map also depicts no structures iu the vicinity. Altl�ongh no documented Cheralcee � household nre sho�vii, it does not rule out the possibility of one beingpreseut. If is believe tl�Tt 1838 m�p shows only 50 percent of tlie houseliolds in the regiou at this time. SuUsequent 1911� ceutury mnps provide no additional informTtion. IL is not until �he e�rly 20t1i century t�at maps are piiblisl�ed tliat depicts tlie project area with �ny clarily. The 1906 USGS Nanta�al� topograpliic mTp provide a reliable Iocnlion for ihc project area aud shows n rond �vith an alignment similnr ro Beecli Creek Road. It 11so depicts � crossiu� over the South Fork of Beech Creek near the cun�ent bridge (Figure S). Unfortunately, tliis map illastr�tes no structures. The Temiessec Valley Antl�ority's (TVA) 1935 mnp of Iudustries and Agriculture in GrTham Cow�ty does sho�v structures iucludiug two nortliwest of tl�e bridge (Figure 9). Although the su�uctures ou tliis map �re nearby, they nppear to be well outsidc of the project limits. It would seem from this revie�v tliat uo deposits associated witli siguificaut historie strncture should be eucouutered, bnt nndocumented 19t1� century Cherokce lionseholds are Imown to be in 8ie region and could fall within the APE. The archaeologicTl field investigations at Bridge No. 49 cousist of only one shovel test placement (STPs) aud surface inspection. Thc STP was excavated wit�ii� tl�e pashu�e along the strenm terrace in the souttieast quadrnnt (see Figures 2 and 5). '1'lie soil stratigrnphy consists of hvo layers. Tl�e uyper is a derlc yello�vish brown (lOYR 4/4) rocicy silry clny loam thnt is approximately 30 em (ca. 12 iu) ttiick. lt is followed by second layer (subsoil) of darl<yellowish brown (IOYR 3/4) silty clay that exteuds at least 45 cm (ca. 1 S in) below the surf�ce. No cultur�l mnterial �vas recovered fi�om this tesk Altl�ough the nortliwest quadrant is level, uo STPs were pl�ced on ihc la�vn of the re�sidential property due to past grouud disturbance (see Figures 2 and 3). Tl�is landform l�as beeu subject to cut and filled in order to level the property for structures. Like�vise, slope iu excess of IS percent nnd ciit U�iil<s into the hillside for a liouse to Il�e soutl� �vere not tested (see Pigure 4). No additionTl subsurface tesling was needed iu tlie northeast or south�vest qu�drauts as �vell due to ll�e pcesence of siream (see P ig�ue 6). Lastly, a surface inspection was carried out iu the pasture �vhere ��ound visibility was at orjnst nnder 50 percent. Again, no �rtifacts �vere identiCed. Tl�e arcl�aeological investigations for tlie proposed replacemeut of Bridge No. 49 in Grnham County suggest no significaut nrcl�aeological sites aee within the APE. The surfnce inspection nnd subsurfTCe tesliug fniled to identify cultural m�terill on the stream terr�ce most likely to yield intact deposits �vithin tlie project limits. Arens uot tested were subject to past gronnd disturbance �etivitics or contained slope over 15 perceuk These nrens Tre uo[ lil<ely to contaiu siguificaut arcl�aeological sites. As long as impacts "A'O NATIONdL RGG/STER EL/G/BLE OR USTED.7kCHdEOLOGICA/, S/TFS PRGSENTOR dFFECTGD fmnt fm�,llinm� hanspwlnliwi Pmjzen ns Qunl�ed 9n Ihe d007 R'ogi'nninmlic Agreerneel. 3af10 Project Trncking �\'o.: 14-03-0004 to tl�e subsurface occur within the defined APG, no fi�rther nrchneologicnl worlc is required for Bridge No. 49 in Grahaiu Counry. SI�ould the design or periuit requirements c�auge, furt�er ai'cl��eological consuliation mig�t be necessnry. SUPPORT DOCUD4�NTATION See attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Suivey Iiifo Otl�er: im�ges of histm•ic mnps consulted Signed: � l;. ll:l1ll011 JOIICS NCDOT ARCHA�OLOGIST � Pl�otos ❑Correspondeuce 3/24/14 "A'O NdT10,\'AL REG/STGR GL/G/ULE OR LlSPED:IRCHdEOLOGICAL S/TES PRGSENT OR dFFECT6D jonn for Afiim�Trmuporm(imi PiojecG ns QunlifieAin the 1007 Prag�m��maile dgreemenr. 4of10 R'ajecl Trncd'ing No.: 14-03-0004 Flgure L Topogrnphic Setting of Project Area, He�vitt (1940; phororevised 1990), NC, USGS 7.5' TopogrTphic Quadrangle. "A'O NdT/ON,I L RCG/ST6R EUG/BLfi OR L/STBD dRCHd50LOGIGL S/TES PRFSGA'T OR AFFECTED faivi for,l/i�ror7rmispormlian Projeels nr Quo/ified in Ihe 1007 Pingrnnminlir Agreeniem. Saf10 9 <,�� 7� i �� y�� -{ .� '��f 1.1�� \ �.� �'z , ,\>;'�' i � ,;: . �� , '� ,/ 2�2Yi,l ',�, �''_ i :i� � / � � r( �> � '� �5 "�,. �� Ko:�i � 5 i � ' i�:� � '� �f%�� _ �y �. � , `<�� f, {�� y � � SS � � . ,'Jk^�, > .,:,'�s ,�C �.�� d'.: �;__ " ,Y � ��5�� , � , - ^�f� � � ��7 Y � ' .�� , x,,. �Cl Projec! Trncking A'o.: 14-03-0004 l3ridge 4�J aPr-_��e�� > >'"�� :��,�t' a:;` � .�wja. i� ��f i�� c�� - '� �J � '� .�'� � fii ii �\�� .—r'�j'� a � , u\ t r . � � 1'� � }� �� `��,-f �� ''. � i� ' Y �� z � �� ..�• . ,� , � � � i � ' �� :; ; i ?� Z;Z� � fi i � � ~�t ` ��Z�� '? � � �r� 12 L)�.�i .`'4 i,�. 1_- f ��) `� �Z` ` ' i 1�� 'i% t� �� i� � �%� . � � !� ` � � �Y` �� (��,i �, '�� 2' `�� • r � �V �iZ i � �� t� y �;��C� �i �� 1, � � � � y`� �-'I _`Z�.7�?;��25 �� ' ' .. 4e c `�� > ; , Negative Sl"P Soil Types Contour af 4 fe2? � �� \��1�Y �� _�' � ,� � �� ! � � ��' h � � u .� �? �:<._ 45' ._ « it �' ! +'. ;x({� II�+1'.#. �,. �#i ii ll !� i.� 0 300 N ��, � �� Feel W E 0 100 Graham County Meters S Pigure 2. Aerial photograph of tlie APE showiug development, landfonns, soils, and STP ]ocations �vithiu and near tlie project are�. 'WO NdT/ONAL REG/STGR EL/GIOLE OR L/STGD ARC/IAEOLOG/GL SITES PNESEA'TOR dFFECTED fomilnr AlinorTrnnsponnliou Pmjeels on Qualified in Ihe 1007 H'ogrnmrnalic dgreenicnl. 6of10 Projec! Trncking A'o.: 14-03-0004 , �'; � ,��; , j �' `� � � ''; � � , . ' y S ��'� II � , I '� i I �t k(�` '�r f i � '��.��I� ll i �' ( � ,� t � �� f . : f�� ' �I��i I I� �� i��i�� i� � .��r;: . }yy : . �� f� �. . i t'f�� 1=�Y 1/ . {� i r �' i .a, . .. .. . .��:� '. , � r�� .. r`" � r ,�k'1 !� :. -- ' : .. " �� ti�� '�� ,._--� �,KSP � �� , - "�, �+-� ,�,: � � � � � o � ° ° ° �� 7Ip' �II p , f."1', �' � f°` �{'i { ,y;l _, � L i '�4� i :I. L I �I NI'� — � 1. ,;. _.. . . _, . ,.� .�_ � ��r:i e... yt�y'� � ._---.-_ _____ "' i '".s.-. . `�'f 'I ' � .. ' . . . . ' _. ` �F ' .. .! ' _ _ -�.i• r - r �I r K � � �� . � � 1 � 1 1 : :; I ' ' ''i +✓ �` [- ;� i � .I � r 1 :�1 '� � �� r � � . ' � � � l } � - li � 1 i ' .. � y � 7.:? ` t ` v � i �'. 6/ \ �.( � ' .: t� C. �t � � � �'.� i � . 1 il+ ' r � �� ::. i � � � � � � i �i.' �t� �:I k�: .��';" n`.'V� , t,-,F- , � ' 'li . - i rn + .. +� ', i �� ,�i. � ,t r h �G I; i J � (J ' � �� •:.sY � Pigure 3. General View of residential properties iii the northwest quadrTnt, loolciug southeast. i �:'r� � f-}) � _� �� , ` �, � � , ,� . -�,� ��il y� � I / � {� t, / j.�� I 1 1 � �,��1�`�i� �I1�'�7'(i ':f��R�.�� : �, � � �I�,�(� �[�'�'�---,� :�..; �� ` � �;��-� � � ��`�: �� r ,. II 1 �, �' �� ' `. � . ��, • - :� .� � `, o-. � '��-�It .�.. . ,? .. - _-� � t�.:� .. .. -. i� u S1 l . Y��p�-f °�{ r r.'.!' t` J't�' . I i'' _�iNS"+ ' .- . ` . . � �'j. � P'igure 4. Geuernl Vie�v of residential property ou the cut south. ` «-- � ' s ;: ..:4-� -. .�� d�. ',\, ; - _ t_- _ �` , .` ,1 . at the southern end of the AP6, lool<ing "A'O Nd770NAL REGIS7GR ELIGIBLS 0R LISTEDdRCtIdEOLOGICdI. SITES PRGSGNTOk AF'F6CTF.D fonnJor A71nor Tronrpm�mflon Povjzch os Qval�ed in Ihe 2007 A'ogrnninmllc d3rrenienl. 7of10 Po'ajecl Trockiug No.: 14-03-0004 ��, „ � _ �I „ ,: �:'19V�f �I4:� iif �j�v '�i _ _ � �� "itl��, � , qi "'i'.��' � '� ' , y\t'!1 jl � il' � .J'' � :'lk:. .. _ . .-t j , I�/ ', � _ , g - l /�� I/ :� ai ' _4` " ..Y F�.►; �'�c� .'F4Fz.� � � �.1 �' � �°' e. v:•`F • '� y,` 1i � -� — � '—: Y�`�� _1� y � ��II I �a.=�'l.r �- . .�. , � ?,_e w 116 ' ' \ 41 / � \ ' \1 I I . . � 1 i'� I� l�< < f!I 1 I�`� � � � f �:. �� J � , , G � �n' � � ' 1 1 � � I V f � P �V � j�.. . ,1.� � _ _ � '� �- i �( ' �+ I i�t �I� �� i � F t ,y'a i {l �, . . _ 1 / � 11 � 1. 1 i1 ` f� I t 1 � i �� D i � 1.- � 1l ' . � . 1 � \t � �� ,� - � �� . . . -.. 1 ��•�� . �' � �� !�' � , 4 ' �� r� � , �� I, � , f . � .. � i � - �i �l. ��N ; i � �� il,; [p �� t �� _ �� V� � II ail,i _ `�_ I��. �� V�� { ili ��. �� -� EP . i. yG (y� . � i 1 v' 't� � i ); � � ' l�' � � ° �.>1 � -��. � _� �i � � ^ ,��,;. 4��.�� fi'I �!��I - �i`�. _. Figw�e 5. General Vic�v of the pasture in the nort�east qundr�ut, lool<ing nortluvest. .r �. � . t ��l !� ! � �� " I ,��; � , 1 i \ � , r� I II�� t Y��✓ . l I�. � � \ `� /- ��`��`, J' i � �: �� r . 1 , i -;1� �,�` �i,r l, N ,, �,,�,, ,u � � - —,. ' � �/ � �. ,/ .; �l � �. i i�� IA��l i i \ .� �5��1��1��( . " \. r l; e�� iNv�'" �� ,- �' � �// �17V�/ � � � i�� .{ �.i i�/�� a.. i Y��. i�l'� ..�� ll�i� �1� r�'� i��_. . �.t � . .'i !,' "�� \�\ J1 ��1.: A �� %�_�. ,6_ ' J � �� . . ' Ju ,, � 7 ...5 �.. � .+' �1, , ,, L�:, �-.� � . i, , ii , � .., � �� ., �,- � , Rry � � rv�.5 . , ,� ��]�,: / „ � . . �•• - .. . �. i� s.. . .'� � • ' � � � � .; i ��,� .:`� _ ' �� i . � � � j. l� l� , • ��1 �l F � I �- ' 1 ( !I 1 .., �. I . �� I V /' / .1 t , .1 � / / If� I � vI , i , ) 1 ,/` \ )�'` l� � I ` �1 1 .. � " / . .. s' !i � '! � � P 1 � 7� �. � �. �� ' . �, �\�ta �� qtl '1� _ ��i 5j � � �/j7 ! t '. , �a ��J � �I �� L � ' � p I �. fl l � 1 � Y '�� i �(f :q �� i� f t I fi ��. � . — r r d �7 ��, i C � � T . �lif � ��. � . � � . , - jti�� '' ",�' ' � ' l ��i �'- .._. ). .,�':�/ .f.��..(�<« ��._'.I. �,��..,.i��i��.�..i.�;��,. i/✓-.!. .o,.._,i.i). �•�. . . Pigiire 6. Genernl View of the Soutli Fork of Beech Creek in the soutl��vest quadrnnt, looking north. "A'D NdT/OA'AL RGGISTFR EL/G10LG OR L1.STf0 dRC//.7EOLOGIC.iL S/TES PRE.SF.d'T Oft dFFGCPGD i fmm/or A/inm' �nnspm>nlion !'rojzrls ns Qun]lfied in Ihe 2007 PivgronminHe Agreement � Fof10 I I Projecl Trncking Ab.: 14-03-0004 �� ' � 1 " I �,� 1. / a /�' � , �� 1�� _ - ._` \ Figure 8. 1906 USGS N� � �, � `�;� �,�,, _ �. J .y/ 1 \y ',/ ' i � /�'" � \ I' � �� 7�1 . - . . 1 i ��''`� -��;'`� � Project Area �'-�!� �, . - -;7_7 �;` _ (.'1 (l /� 1 j I � `��\ -�.^ �f-,.L�l��i.l /� � � �_ � �%��/ � . `et�.� !� �1� � �', .� �� `� �`�� f�r' �� I r. ' f! f� , j�c. �..,�•. � " ' � . � � � C' � I'r:. � _ _ \� , ft opog�aphic �uap showing the location of t�e project area. '7\'O �1'dTlONdL REG/STGR EUG/QLE OR LI.STSD dRC{IAEOLOGlCAI, S/7E5 PRfSENT Oft dFFEGTED /onn for hfirmr Tronsportntion Projeels ns Qnnlified in !Ae I007 P�ogrommnlie dgi'eemenl. 90(10 �, ; � 1 � r�� .� � ' .� - i. � l. `� 1 �� ^� �\ if 1� ' �y . � • 1 ''� � ;r �� ' ,�-�. i� . ~ ' �` Y�� `� . . ��t? �� ` ' " Pinjecl Tinckiug No.: 14-03-0004 ., ,x . , � � .�'� A � ��.f ' ` � -. / �)T :r �%` 1 _` �y .' • � ' / T f �i� . - � ,",_ � . fi+ � i�� , _ ' � Figw�c 9. Tl�c 1935 TVA M�p of ]ndustries and Agriculture in Gra�am Cow�ty sl�owiug ttie IocTtion of the project nrca. "M1'O N.aTIONAL 2EG/STEft 6L/G/OLE OR /JSTED ARCH.I EOLOG/CdL S/TGS PRGSENTOR dFFECT@D fomi forhlinorTrnnsponnlion Povjee6� nn {limlifieAiri lAc 1007 P vgrnninmlic dgreenien). 10 af 10