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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPART~/IENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
ATTENTION: Mr. Andrew Williams
NCDOT Coordinator, Division 7
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SUBJECT: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 for the proposed
replacement of Bridge No. 39 over Hogans Creek on SR 1503 (Walter's Mill
Rd.), Caswell County, Division 7. Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1503 (9),
State Project No. 8.2481701, WBS No. 33421.3.1, TIP No. B-4057.
REFERENCE: Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23 Application, dated October 19, 2007.
The original permit application packet submitted for the above-referenced project (dated October 19,
2007) requested a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23. However, due to the presence of temporary stream
impacts for a causeway not mentioned in the Re-Evaluation of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) document
(completed and distributed May 2007), a NWP 33 is now also being requested. All impacts were
accounted for in the original permit application cover letter. Enclosed please find a copy of the Pre-
Construction Notification (PCN).
We anticipate that Section 401 General Water Quality Certification (WQC) 3688 will apply to this
project in association with the NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all general conditions of this WQC.
Therefore, written concurrence from the N.C. Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) is not required. In
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500 (a) and 15A NCAC 2B, Section .0200, we are providing
two copies of this application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(NCDENR), NCDWQ, as notification.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
December 7, 2007
LOCATION:
TELEPHONE: [phone] CAPITAL BLVD., SUITE 240
FAX: [phone] RALEIGH NC 27604
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG

If you have any questions or need additional information please call Mr. Jim Mason at [phone] or
email at [e-mail].
Sincerel
Y' Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
t' - Environmental Management Director, PDEA
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Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
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Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. J. M. Mills, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
Mr. Jerry Parker, Division 7 Environmental Officer
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Terry Harris, PDEA Project Planning Engineer
Mr. Scott McLendon, USAGE, Wilmington
B-4057, Caswell Co.
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. __ O1 ~~ ZZ V .
(lt any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
^ 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 23 and 33
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Gre ory J. Thorpe Ph.D. Environmental Management Director
Mailing Address: North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1598
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
5.
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps maybe included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge No. 39 over Hogans Creek on SR 1503 (Walter's
Mill Rd.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-4057
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Caswell Nearest Town: Providence
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): North on NC 86, right
onto Walter's Mill Rd (SR 1503), drive to crossin og f Hogans Creek (1St bridge). Bridge
approximately 2,000 feet from Virginia border.
Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line,
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): °N
6. Property size (acres):
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Hogans Creek
8. River Basin: Roanoke
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: SR 1503 is classified as a rural minor collector. Brid e 39 is
attach a sheet that
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201 feet long and was constructed in 1954. Land use in the area is a mix of agricultural and
rural residential land.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project poses to demolish the existing bridge and construct a three span pre-stressed
concrete girder bride on the existing horizontal alignment This new structure will span
Hogans Creek. The new bride will be 210 feet lon with span lengths from west to east of
50 feet, 90 feet, and 70 feet. The bridge will have a clear roadway width of 28 feet with two
1.1-foot lanes and 3-foot shoulders. The new bridge approaches will have two 11-foot lanes
with 5-foot grass shoulders. The shoulders along the approaches will be widened to 8 feet
where Quardrail is present. During construction traffic will be maintained by an on-site
detour located approximately 40 feet south of the existing bridge The temporary bridge
associated with the detour will be 195 feet long: Heavy duty excavation equipment will be
used such as trucks dozers cranes and other various equipment necessary for roadway
construction.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Bridge No. 39 has a sufficiency rating of 20.4
out of a possible 100 (for a new structure). Additionally the current bridge received a
structural appraisal of 2 out of 9 according to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
standards. It is therefore considered structurally deficient and functionally obsolete and
eligible for FHWA's Highway Bridge Replacement Program
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs maybe included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: There will be no wetland impacts
associated with this project. The new structure will span Ho~ans Creek Therefore no
permanent stream impacts are anticipated A temporary causewav will be placed into
Hogans Creek to allow for removal of an existing in-water bent (Interior Bent No 2
causewav will be composed of Class II riprap The Class II riprap will be placed on the
stream bed and will result in 0.02 acres (39 linear feet) of temporary impacts to the stream
Additionally, a total of 50 square feet (less than 0.01 acres of temporary fill will occur in
Hoaans Creek due to piles associated with the detour bridge (not shown on drawings)
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.0
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:0.0
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4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of f 11 or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number

(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width

Before Impact Impact
Len th
g
(linear feet) Area of
Im act
p
(acres)
1 Hogans Creek Temp. Causeway Perennial 45 39 0.02
1 Hogans Creek Temp. Detour Br. Perennial 45 <0.01

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 39 <0.03
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.}. Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of

Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0.0
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the I T 4 recnltinu frnm the nrnient•
Stream Impact (acres): <0.03 /
Wetland Impact (acres):
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) <0.03
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 39
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
N/A
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8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The preferred alternative for
this protect was changed to avoid impacts to a USDA Conservation Easement north of the bridge
that contains wetlands. Also, no bents associated with the new structure are to be placed in
Ho~ans Creek. Temporary construction impacts due to erosion and sedimentation will be
minimized throu h implementation of stringent erosion control methods and use of NCDOT's
BMPs for Protection of Surface Waters. Additionally NCDOT's BMP's for Bridge Demolition
and Removal will be implemented during_this protect.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
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If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o. enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):-
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ^
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3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ® No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether. or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total 0.0
gone t extends out sU teet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level.N/A
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
N/A
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
N/A
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Applicant/~gent'~Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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