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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
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ATTN: Mr. William J. Biddlecome v~~~ri~,~~,~~,~R~~l ST~t+~~1',~TER ~w>~~~
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~'" Dear Sir:
Subject: Nationwide Permit 23 Application for the Replacement of Bridge No. 45 on
U SR 1100 (Grabtown Rd.) over Choowatic Creek in Bertie County. Federal
Aid Project No. BRZ-1100(10), TIP No. B-4026, WBS Element 33393.1.1.
/~ Please find enclosed permit drawings and half-size plan sheets for the above referenced
project. A Categorical Exclusion (CE) was completed for this project on October 13, 2006,
and distributed shortly thereafter. Additional copies are available upon request. The NCDOT
`" proposes to replace existing Bridge No. 45 on SR 1100 over Choowatic Creek in Beaufort
County. The project involves replacement of the existing 35 ft. structure with an 80-ft., 2-
span, prestressed concrete cored slab bridge at approximately the same location, and a
slightly higher roadway elevation, using top-down construction. Bridge substructure will
consist of steel piles. Permanent impacts will consist of 0.1 ac. to riparian wetlands in the
Choowatic Creek floodplain. Traffic will be detoured off-site during construction.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
General Description: The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin (HUC 03010107). A
best usage classification of "C SW" has been assigned to Choowatic Creek [DWQ Index #
24-2-7-2]. Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped
watersheds or WS-II: predominately undeveloped watersheds), nor Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORW) occur within 1.0 mi. of the project study area. Choowatic Creek is not
designated as a North Carolina Natural or Scenic River, or as a National Wild and Scenic
River. Additionally, Choowatic Creek is not listed on the Final 2006 303(d) list of impaired
waters due to sedimentation for the Roanoke River Basin, nor does it drain into any Section
303(d) waters within 1.0 mi. of the project study area.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

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Permanent Impacts: Riparian wetlands adjacent to Choowatic Creek will be impacted by the
proposed project. Construction of the proposed project will result in a permanent impact of
0.1 ac. from roadway fill and excavation of existing bridge approach slope (see permit
drawings).
Temporary Impacts: In addition to permanent impacts, this project will also result in 0.06 ac.
of temporary fill in riparian wetlands in the Hand Clearing areas for the installation of erosion
control measures, including some or all of the following: Temporary Silt Fence, Special
Sediment Control Fence, and/or Temporary Rock Silt Checks.
Hand Clearing: Hand clearing of 0.25 ac. in riparian wetlands will be necessary for project
construction outside of the new fill slope.
Utility Impacts: No impacts to jurisdictional resources will occur due to relocation of utilities
in the project area. Wetland and stream impacts due to the relocation of telephone, power,
and water lines in the project area will be avoided by using directional bore techniques, with
bore pits located outside of jurisdictional resources.
Bridge Demolition
The existing bridge consists of a timber caps on timber piles substructure supporting a
concrete floor on timber joists. Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and
Removal will be followed to prevent any temporary fill from entering Waters of the United
States.
Federal Protected Species
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS lists two federally protected species for Bertie County
(Table 1).
Table 1. Federally protected cneciec of Bertie County
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological
Status Conclusion
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded wood ecker E No No Effect
Aci enser brevirostrum Shortnose stur eon E No No Effect
Bald Eagle
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was delisted from the Endangered Species Act as
of August 8, 2007. However, it is still protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Act. No suitable nesting or foraging habitat exists within 660 feet of the project limits.
In-Stream Work Moratorium
The CE Project Commitments note an in-stream construction moratorium from February 15
to June 30, as requested by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF). However, per
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the attached email dated February 19, 2008, NCDMF has deferred to the February 15 to
June 15 in-stream work moratorium as requested by the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) for anadromous fish. NCDOT will adhere to this in-
stream work moratorium and implement Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish
Passage as applicable.
Avoidance and Minimization
Avoidance examines all appropriate and practicable possibilities of averting impacts to
"Waters of the United States". Due to the presence of surface waters and wetlands within the
project study area, avoidance of all impacts is not possible. The NCDOT is committed to
incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to avoid and minimize
jurisdictional impacts. Minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project
design, these included:
• Use of an off-site detour during construction,
• Construction of a 45-ft. longer bridge,
• Use of 3:1 fill slopes in jurisdictional areas,
• Portions of the existing bridge approach slope will be graded down to existing
wetland elevation,
• Use of aPre-formed Scour Hole.
Mitigation
Due to the limited amount of permanent impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, NCDOT is not
proposing mitigation for this project.
Project Schedule
The review date for this project is March 3, 2009 and the Let Date is April 21, 2009.
Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Permit: All aspects of this project are being processed by the Federal Highway
Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). The
NCDOT requests that a Nationwide Permit 23 authorize these activities (72 CFR; 11092-
11198, March 12, 2007).
Section 401 Permit: We anticipate 401 General Certification number 3701 will apply to this
project. NCDOT will adhere to all conditions of this General Water Quality Certification.
NCDOT is providing two copies of this application to the North Carolina Department of
Environmental and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their review.
CAMA: Due to the absence of any Areas of Environmental Concern (see attached email
dated May 28, 2002), this project will not require a CAMA permit as confirmed by North
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Carolina Division of Coastal Management staff. As previously stated the project will require
a Nationwide permit, which has been determined to be consistent with the State's coastal
program.
A copy of this application will be posted on the NCDOT website at:
htts://www.doh.dot.state.nc.us/preconstruct/pe/neu/permit html
Thank you for your time and assistance with this project. Please contact Mr. David E. Bailey
at debailey(a~ncdot.gov or [phone] if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
cc:
W/attachment
Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
W/o attachment (see website for attachments)
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Ms. Anne Deaton, NCDMF
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Anthony Roper, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, Division 1 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. Tracy Walter, PDEA
NCDOT T/P B-4026
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Bailey, David E
From: Sara Winslow ([e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:27 AM
To: Chris Rivenbark
Cc: Ron Sechler; Wilson, Travis W.; Gary Jordan; David E. Bailey
Subject: Re: B-4026 Moratorium Dates
Chris
NCDMF moratorium time period of February 15 - June 30 is the standard anadromous time
period for these inland systems. The time period through June 30 ensures that the
environmental integrity of the area is protected if the spawning season should occur late.
Since the jurisdiction is WRC, we would defer to their time period.
Sara
Chris Rivenbark wrote:
> B-4026 Bridge No. 45 on SR 1100 over Choowatic Creek, Bertie County.
> Ron,
> To summarize our phone conversation last week, we have received three
> different moratorium dates from four resource agencies for B-4026.
> The requested in-water work moratorium dates are as follows:
> NMFS in-water work restricted to October 1-March 1 (no in-water work
> March 2 - September 30) USFWS February 15- June 15 NCWRC February 15-
> June 15 NCDMF February 15- June 30
> To simplify the requests, you mentioned that you would differ to
> NCWRC's requested moratorium do to the project's location in Inland
> Waters. If this is accurate, please reply with a confirmation email.
> Travis, Sara, and Gary, would you mind replying as well?
> Thank you all for your help.
Sara E. Winslow
Northern District Manager
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone: [phone]
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Subject: Bride Replacement Projects CFY 200
Date: Tue, ? 8 Nlay 2002 I ~ :05:27 -000
Frorn: Bill Arrington <Bi11.~~rrinoconC.ncmail.net>
Organizatiun: NC DE~(R DCi~1
To: "William T. Goodwin" <bgoodwinnu,.dot.State.nc.us>
CC: Cathy Brittingham <Cathy.Brittingham~ncmail.net>
Mr. Goodwin,
RECEI~'E®
FEB 13 2001
DIYISIOPJ OF HIGHVV~YS
PDEA•OFFICE OF NAI~URAI ENVIRONMENT
I have visited each of the 14 bridge replacement sites included in your
March 1, 2002 letter, located in the 20 Coastal counties under the
jurisdiction of the Division of Coastal Management.
General comments regarding bridge replacement projects would include:
1. Existing access to coastal waters and Land adjacent to coastal
waters should be preserved. This would include trails, driveways, roads,
boat ramps, clear channels, vertical c l.earance under bridges, parking
spaces, etc.
2. The design of storm water diversion should add treatment prior to
discharging. No storm water should be discharged to .t he .waters and
wetlands in coastal areas. Dec:c drains discharging to waters or wetlands
should be eliminated from bridge replacements. Storm water collected
from bridges and approaches should be disposed of by infiltration} as far
from the waters and wetlands as possible. The planning and design of
these replacements is crucial to protecting the surrounding water
quality. Bridges within one half mile of SA waters. or OEtW waters will
need special attention dedicated to ,storm water collection, treatment
and disposal.
3. Without specific proposals including accurate details of the
proposed bridge replacement structures and associated impacts, comments
included herein are general in nature and give no assurance of the
ability to permit any bridge replacement proP.osal in these locations.
Specific comments-below are based on the assumption that the hridge
.replacements would be of the same general width, length and on-the
current alignment with no on site detour. Bridge replacements that vary
=nom this. would usually cause greater environmental impacts and require
additional coordination with the resource agencies.
4. Any structure required to be built in wetlands or over the water
to facilitate the construction of the bridge replacement or a detour
around construction should be a temporary bridge.
Specific comments on the above referenced projects would include:
1. B-3611 in Beaufort County - RED LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the
project area include CW, CS, .PTW, and PTS. The potential for
significant environmental impacts exists. Any project in this area will
require a high level of coordination with all resource agencies. The
existing bridge and causeway impacted the AEC's significantly and the r
potential for mitigation involving restoration and enhancement credits
is great. ( including the abandoned roadbed to the west of the existing
road)
2. 8-4024 in Beaufort County - GREEDi LIGHT PROJECT - P_EC's in the
project area include PTw and PTS. This project has the potential for
minimal impacts.
3. B-4026_in 8ertie County - OCM has no jurisdiction
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4.E-4.031 in Brunswick County - RED LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the

project area Lnciude C'rl, CS and PTW. CORSCrI!Ct10n o. the ~astinq br_dC]°_
has signiricantly im_oacted r_he AEC't. ReSLOrdCiOn and enhancement
mitigation potential is as g~~at as the potential to ad~rersely effect
the AEC's. "
5. E-408a in Craven County - GREEN LIGHT PROJECT - P.EC's in the
project area include PTw and PTS. Parking area as in the northwest
corner should be maintained.
6. 6-4150 in Hertrord County - YELLOW LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the
project area include PTW and PTS. Parking and access to the road along
the creek should be preserved.
7. 8-4154 in Hyde County - OCM has no jurisdiction.
8. 8-4214 in Onslow County - YELLOW LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the
oroject area include PTW, PTS, Cw, E5, EW. Wetlands surrounding this
bridge should be protected as much as possible. Tidal wetlands in the
no rtheast quadrant and wetlands in the Coastal Shoreline Suffer have the
greatest significance. There e:<ists a moderate potential for mitigation.
9. 8-4215 in Onslow County - GREEN LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the
project area include PTw and PTS. P. moderate potential for mitigation
may be possible with the lengthening of the bridge.
10. 8-4.219 in Pamlico County - RED LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in project
area include CW, CS, PTW, PTS and EW. The existing bridge has impacted
the surrounding .waters and wetlands. The inlet for this creek has closed
in and only has water exchange at high tide. The bridge needs to'be
extended and the fill causeway removed. Great mitigation potential.
Should preserve parking spaces for public access.
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lI. B-4221 in Pamlico County - GREEN LIGHT PROJECT= AEC's in
project area include PTS and PTw. Access to farm roads in NW and 5E
quadrants should be preserved. A moderate potential for mitigation may
exist with lengthening the bridge and removing causeway.
i2. 8-4223 in Fender County - YELLOW LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the
project area include PTW and PTS. Any realignment or expansion of fill
slopes should move to the south to avoid impacts. to the access and
business and residence on the north side of the bridge.
I3. 8-4227 in Perquimans County - GREEN LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in the
project area include PTW and PTS. Access adjacent to the bridge should
be maintained.
14. B-4314 in Washington County- GREEN LIGHT PROJECT - AEC's in
project area include PTW and PTS.
Thank you for providing DCM with the opportunity to comment on these
projects in advance .of their planning. Advance notification of
environmental concerns should allow the design and permitting process to
work more smoothly.
Thank you, ~
Bill
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Bertie County
Bridge No. 45 on SR 1100 Over Choowatic Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1100(10)
WBS No. 33393.1.1
State Project No. 8.2010401
T.I.P. No. B-4026
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
October 2006
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Bertie County
Bridge No. 45 on SR 1100 Over Choowatic Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1100(10)
WBS No. 33393.1.1
State Project No. 8.2010401
T.I.P. No. B-4026
In addition to the standard Nationwide Permit No. 23 Conditions, the General Nationwide
Permit Conditions, Section 404 Only Conditions, Regional Conditions, State Consistency
Conditions, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition
and Removal, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best Management Practices for the Protection of
Surface Waters, General Certification Conditions, and Section 401 Conditions of
Certification, the following special commitments have been agreed to by NCDOT:
Division Engineer:
The following measures will be carried out for the replacement of Bridge No. 45:
1. An in-stream construction moratorium will be implemented from February 1 to
June 30 to protect anadromous fish during spawning.
NCDOT Resident Engineer should notify local EMS and Bertie County schools a.
minimum of 30 days prior to road closure.
Hydraulics Unit and Roadside Environ-nental:
1. A clear bank (riprap free) area of at least 10 feet will remain on each side of the
stream underneath the bridge.
Hydraulics Unit a~:d Structure Design Unit:
1. Bridge deck drains will not be allowed to discharge directly into the stream.
Hydraulics Unit:
1. A state ston-nwater permit will be obtained.
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Berne County
Bridge No. 45 on SR 1100 Over Choowatic Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1100(10)
WBS No. 33393.1.1
State Project No. 8.2010401
T.I.P. No. B-4026
INTRODUCTION: The replacement of Bridge No. 45 is included in the 2006-2012
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) and the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement Program. The
location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The
project is classified as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion."
I. PURPOSE AND NEED STATEMENT
Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicated the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 26.8 out
of a possible 100 for a new structure. Based on a structural appraisal of 2 of 9, the bridge
is considered functionally obsolete and structurally deficient. The replacement of an
inadequate structure will result in safer and more efficient traffic operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 1100 (Grabtown Road) is classified as a rural minor collector. Land use in the area is
rural, consisting primarily of agricultural properties. There is a cluster of mobile homes
north of the bridge.
Bridge No. 45 was constructed in 1952. The existing structure is 35 feet in length, and
consists of two spans with the maximum span at approximately 17.5'. The clear roadway
width on the bridge is 22.2 feet, providing two nine-foot travel lanes. The superstructure
consists of a reinforced concrete floor on timber joists with an asphalt wearing surface.
The end bents and interior bents consist of timber caps on timber piles. The bed to crown
height is eight feet. The normal depth of flow is six feet. The posted weight limit is 11
tons for single vehicles (SV) and 17 tons for truck-tractors semi-trailers (TTST).
The existing bridge and approaches on SR 1100 are tangent. The approach roadway on
SR 1100 consists of two nine-foot lanes with four-foot grass shoulders.
The estimated 2006 average daily traffic volume is 900 vehicles per day (vpd). The
projected traffic volume by the design year 2030 is 1300 vpd. The volumes include 1 _
percent TTST and 2 percent dual tired vehicles.
The posted speed limit on SR 1100 in the vicinity of the bridge is 55 mph.
SR 1100 is not part of a designated bicycle route and there are no indications that an
unusual number of bicyclists are using this route.
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There are aerial power lines running on the west side of SR 1100 that cross Choowatic
Creek. There are underground telephone cables on the east side of SR 1100 that become
aerial at the bridge and return underground just past the bridge. Utility impacts are
anticipated to be low.
There were no accidents reported in the vicinity of Bridge No. 45 for a recent three-year
period.
A total of six school buses cross over Bridge No. 4~ daily.
III.. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The proposed approach roadway will consist of a 22-foot travelway providing for two 11-
foot travel lanes with five-foot grass shoulders. The proposed structure will provide a 28-
foot minimum travel way, consisting of two 11-foot travel lanes with three-foot
shoulders. The proposed right-of--way width varies 60 feet to 100 feet. The design speed
will be 60 mph.
Based on a preliminary hydraulic analysis, Bridge No. 45 will be replaced with a
structure approximately 60 feet in length. The structure provides two 11-foot lanes and
three-foot shoulders on each side. The roadway grade of the new structure will be
approximately the same as the existing grade at this location. The length of the proposed
structure may increase or decrease as necessary to accommodate peak flows as
determined from a more detailed hydraulic analysis to be performed during the final
design phase of the project.
B. Build Alternatives
Three (3) build alternatives studied for replacing the existing bridge are described below.
Alternate A (Preferred) replaces the bridge at the existing location with a new structure.
The length of the approach roadway will be approximately 250 feet to the south of the
proposed bridge and 330 feet to the north of the proposed bridge. During construction
traffic will be maintained by an off-site detour along SR 1106 (St. Francis Road) and US
17/13 that is approximately 10.9 miles (17.5 kilometers) in length. (See Figure 1)
NCDOT Guidelines for Evaluation of Offsite Detours for Brid a Re lacement Pro'ects
considers multiple project variables beginning with the additional time traveled by the
average road user resulting from the offsite detour. The offsite detour for this project -
would include SR 1106 and US 17/13. The majority of traffic on the road is through
traffic. The detour for the average road user would result in 20 minutes additional travel
time (10.9 miles additional travel). Up to a 10-month duration of construction is expected
on this project.
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Based on the Guidelines, the criteria above indicate that on the basis of delay alone the
detour is acceptable. Bertie County Emergency Services has indicated that the detour is
acceptable. NCDOT Division 1 has indicated the condition of all roads, bridges and
intersections on the offsite detour are acceptable without improvement and concurs with
the use of the detour.
Alternate B replaces the bridge at the existing location with a new structure. The length
of the approach roadway will be approximately 250 feet to the south of the proposed
bridge and 330 feet to the north of the proposed bridge. During construction, traffic will
be maintained by an on-site one-lane temporary detour structure that is approximately 73
feet in length located east of the existing bridge. Traffic will be maintained in a one-lane
pattern through the use of portable traffic signals.
Alternate B was not selected as the preferred alternate because it has a greater
construction cost, greater environmental impacts, and longer construction duration due to
the construction of both a temporary and permanent structure.
C. Alternatives Eliminated from Further Study
Alternate C replaces the bridge approximately 13.7 feet to the east of the existing bridge
location with a new structure to be stage-constructed. The length of the approach
roadway will be approximately 668 feet to the south of the proposed bridge and 1074 feet
to the north of the proposed bridge. During construction, traffic will be shifted to the
west side of the existing structure in a one-lane pattern while constructing Stage I of the
proposed structure. Traffic will then be shifted to the new alignment in a one-lane pattern
while Stage II construction of the proposed structure is being completed. Traffic will be
maintained in a one-lane pattern through the use of portable traffic signals.
This alternate was eliminated from the reasonable and feasible alternatives due the
difficulty of construction and additional environmental impacts. To stage construct the
proposed bridge, removal of a portion of the existing bridge may not be possible due to
the existing girder spacing.
The "Do-Nothing" Alternative will eventually necessitate removal of the bridge. This
is not desirable due to the traffic service provided by SR 1100.
"Rehabilitation" of the existing structure is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated
condition. Rehabilitation of a timber structure is generally practical only when a few
members are damaged or prematurely deteriorated. Timber components have
deteriorated to a point making rehabilitation impractical.
D. Preferred Alternative
Alternate A, replacing the bridge at the existing location with a new structure, is the
preferred alternate. Alternate A was selected because of its comparatively lower
construction cost, lower environmental impacts, and lesser construction time. The
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currently proposed 60-foot bridge is based on minimum information. The actual
proposed bridge lengths, type, and materials will be deternlined during the design stage,
when more detailed information is available.
The Division Engineer concurs ~~ith Alternate A as the preferred alternate.
IV. ESTIMATED COST
The estimated costs, based on 2005 prices, are as follows:
Alternate A
(Preferred) Alternate B
Structure Removal (existin) $ 6,904 $ 6,904
Structure ( ro osed) $ 134,400 $ 134,400
Detour Structure and A roaches -0- $ 155,894
Roadway A roaches $ 164,417 $ 221,236
Miscellaneous and Mobilization $ 94,279 $ 171,566
En ineerin and Contingencies $ 75,000 $ l 10,000
ROW/Const. Easements/Utilities: $ 45.800 $ 75,800

TOTAL
$ 520,800 --------------
$ 875,800
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
The information contained in this section is based on the Natural Resources Technical
Report (May 2005) prepared by Ecoscience Corporation.
A. Physiography and Soils
Based on soil mapping for Bertie County (NRCS 1990), the project study area is
underlain by five soil series: Augusta fine sandy loam (Aeric Endoaquults), Bibb (Typic
Fluvaquents) and Johnston loams (Cumulic Humaquepts), Roanoke fine sandy loam
(Tvpic Endoaquults), Wahee sandy loam (Aeric Endoaquults), and Wickham fine sandy
loam (Tvpic Hapludults). The Bibb, Johnston, and Roanoke series are considered to be
hydric in Bertie County; and the Augusta, Wahee, and Wickham series are considered to
have hydric inclusions in Bertie County by the NRCS (1991).
B. Water Resources
1. Waters Impacted
The project study area is located within sub-basin 03-02-10 of the Roanoke River
Basin (NCDWQ 2001). This area is part of USGS Hydrologic Unit 03010107
(Seaber et al. 1987) of the Mid-Atlantic/Gulf Region. The structure targeted for
replacement spans Choowatic Creek. The portion of Choowatic Creek that lies
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within the project study area has been assigned Stream Index Number 24-2-7-2 by the
N.C. Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) (NCDWQ 2001).
2. Water Resource Characteristics
Choowatic Creek enters the project study area as afirst-order, perennial stream with
moderate flow over a sand substrate. At Bridge No. 45, Choowatic Creek is
approximately 30 feet wide. The banks of Choowatic Creek range up to 1 foot high
and are gently sloping. During field investigations, the water level appeared normal
and water clarity was fair.
Classifications are assigned to waters of the State of North Carolina based on the
existing or contemplated best usage of various steams or segments of streams in the
basin. The classification of Choowatic Creek in the project study area is C Sw
(NCDWQ 2001). Class C water denotes freshwaters protected for secondary
recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish and aquatic life propagation and survival, and other
uses. The Sw classification is a supplemental water classification denoting swamp
waters that have a naturally occurring low pH, low dissolved oxygen, and low
velocities. No Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters (HQW),
Water Supply I (WS-I), or Water Supply II (WS-II) waters occur within 1 mile of the
project study area (NCDWQ 2001).
3. Impacts Related to Bridge Demolition and Removal
Choowatic Creek flows into Roquist Creek approximately 1 mile east of the project
study area. This direct connection and perennial flows enable Choowatic Creek to
possibly support a passage for migratory fish. Therefore, this project can be
classified by NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and
Removal as Case 2, where in-stream work will be avoided during moratorium periods
associated with fish migration, spawning, and fish nursery areas. This conclusion is
based upon the classification of the waters within the project study area, as well as
comments received from NCWRC. Design and scheduling of bridge replacement
should avoid the necessity of in-stream activities during the spring migration period
for anadromous fish species (February 1 to June 30) within Choowatic Creek.
NCDOT will coordinate with the various resource agencies during project planning to
ensure that all concerns regarding bridge demolition are resolved.
Potential downstream impacts to aquatic habitat are anticipated to be avoided by
bridging the stream system to maintain regular flow and stream integrity. Short-term
impacts associated with turbidity and suspended sediments may affect benthic _ _
populations. Temporary impacts to downstream habitat from increased sediment
during construction will be minimized by the implementation of stringent erosion
control measures.
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C. Biotic Resources
1. Plant Communities and Associated Wildlife
Five distinct plant communities were identified within the project study area:
disturbed/maintained land, agriculture, Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood Forest
(Brownwater Subtype), mixed hardwood/pine forest, and pine plantation. These
communities are described below. Faunal species detected in or near the project
study area during field investigations are designated with an asterisk (*).
2. Aquatic Communities
One aquatic community, Choowatic Creek, is located within the project study area.
Physical characteristics of a water body and the condition of the water resource
influence faunal composition of aquatic communities. Terrestrial communities
adjacent to a water resource also greatly influence aquatic communities. Duckweed
(Lemma sp.) is present within Choowatic Creek throughout the project study area.
Vegetation along the bank of the creek is typical of the Coastal Plain Bottomland
Hardwood Forest including bald cypress, swamp black gum (Nvssa biflora), sweet-
gum, and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis).
3. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
Permanent and temporary impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
Permanent impacts are considered to be those impacts that occur within proposed cut-
fill limits. Temporary impacts are considered to be those impacts which occur within
the cut-fill footprint associated with the temporary detour of Alternate 1. Plant
communities within the project study area were delineated to determine the
approximate area and location of each. A summary of plant community areas and the
potential impacts to each is presented in Table 1.
Table 1. Area of Plant Communities within Cut-Fill Lines
Plant Community
Alternate 1
Alternate 2
Permanent Permanent Temporary Total
Disturbed/Maintained Land 0.6 0.6 0.4 1.0
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood Forest 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3
Agriculture --- --- 0.2 0.2
Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Total 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.5 -
areas are given m acres.
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D. Special Topics
1. "Waters of the United States": Jurisdictional Issues
Surface waters within the embankments of Choowatic Creek are subject to
jurisdictional consideration under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as waters of the
United States (33 CFR section 328.3). NWI mapping (Quitsna, NC 7.5-minute
quadrangle [1981]) indicates that Choowatic Creek exhibits characteristics of a
palustrine, forested, seasonally flooded system consisting of a mixture of broad-
leaved and needle-leaved deciduous vegetation (PFO1/2C; Cowardin et al. 1979).
This classification typically describes acypress-gum swamp and is common along
major streams within the Coastal Plain. Field investigations confirm this
classification. Approximately 210 linear feet of Choowatic Creek lies within the
project study area.
Wetlands adjacent to Choowatic Creek are subject to jurisdictional consideration
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as waters of the United States (33 CFR
section 328.3). These areas are defined by the presence of three primary criteria:
hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface
for a portion (12.5 percent) of the growing season (Environmental Laboratory 1987).
Field investigations indicate that two types of wetlands occur within the project study
area. Wetlands 1, 2, and 3 (see Figure 2) exhibit characteristics of a palustrine,
forested, seasonally flooded wetland consisting of a mixture of broad-leaved and
needle-leaved deciduous vegetation (PFO1/2C) (Cowardin et al. 1979). Wetland 4
(see Figure 2) exhibits characteristics of a palustrine, scrub/shrub, seasonally flooded
wetland, consisting of broad-leaved deciduous vegetation (PSS 1 C) (Cowardin et al.
1979).
All four wetlands are expected to be impacted by the proposed project. Impacts will
result from a widening of the fill slope and are expected to be minimal. Impacts to
jurisdictional areas are shown in Table 2. Jurisdictional areas within the project study
area were delineated to determine the approximate area and location of each. For
purposes of quantification in this report, areas of jurisdictional open water are
considered to be Choowatic Creek. Permanent and temporary impacts are considered
to be areas of vegetated wetlands and linear distances of open water occumng within
the proposed cut-fill limits.
Table 2. Proiected Impacts t~ _Turicdictinnal Areac
Jurisdictional Areas Alternate 1 Alternate 2
Permanent Permanent Tem orary Total
Wetland 1 0.05 0.05 0.19 0.24
Wetland 2 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 0.05
Wetland 3 0.02 0.02 -- 0.02
Wetland 4 0.05 0.05 -- 0.05
Total 0.12 0.12 0.24 0.36
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Alternate 1 has the lesser amount of anticipated impacts to jurisdictional areas within
the project study area. Alternate 2 results in three times the wetland impacts of
Alternate 1, although two-thirds of the impacts associated with Alternate 2 are
considered "temporary."
2. Permits
Impacts to jurisdictional areas are anticipated from the proposed project. As a result,
construction activities will require permits and certifications from various regulatory
agencies in charge of protecting the water quality of public water resources.
This project may be processed as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines. The USACE has made available
Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 23 (67 FR 2020, 2082; January 15, 2002) for CE's due
to expected minimal impact. NCDWQ has made available a General 401 Water
Quality Certification for NWP No. 23 (GC 3403}. If temporary structures are
necessary for construction activities, access fills, or dewatering of the site, then a
NWP No. 33 (67 FR 2020, 2087; January 15, 2002) permit and associated General
401 Water Quality Certification (GC 3366) will be required. In the event that NWP
No. 23 or 33 will not suffice, minor impacts attributed to bridging and associated
approach improvements are expected to qualify under General Bridge Permit No. 031
and its associated General 401 Water Quality Certification (GC 3404). Notification
to the Wilmington USACE District office is required if this general permit is utilized.
The proposed project will occur in one (Bertie) of the 20 counties covered by the
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)
within these counties are under the jurisdiction of the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management (DCM). Because the project study area contains navigable waters and
is located within inland fishing waters, Public Trust Areas (CAMA AECs) are
expected to potentially be affected by the proposed project. Public Trust Areas are
defined in 15A NCAC 07H .0207. Consideration should be given to avoiding
disturbances within these areas whenever practicable. Because the project study area
contains open water within a CAMA county, a DCM representative will need to
verify the presence or absence of Public Trust Waters AECs. If the project study area
contains Public Trust Waters AECs and replacement of the bridge avoids impacts to
AECs, the DCM will review the permit application for CAMA consistency. If an
AEC is proposed to be impacted, a CAMA Major Permit or General Permit for bridge
replacement (15A NCAC 07H.2300) may be applicable.
The U.S. Coast Guard will potentially consider this reach of Choowatic Creek
navigable for bridge administration purposes; however, this reach of Choowatic -
Creek may meet criteria for advance approval waterways as outlined in Title 33 CFR
Section 115.70. Advance approval waterways are those that are navigable in law, but
are not actually navigated by other than small boats. The Commandmant of the Coast
Guard has given advance approval to the construction or repair of bridges across such
waterways; therefore, a Section 10 permit (Title 33 CFR Section 115.70) for
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structures and/or work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States may not
be required for this project.
A state stormwater permit will be required.
3. 1\Zitigation
The USACE has adopted through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) a
wetland mitigation policy which embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands"
and sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of waters of the United States, and specifically
wetlands. Mitigation of wetland impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include:
avoiding impacts (to wetlands), minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing
impacts over- time, and compensating for impacts (40 CFR 1508.20). Each of these
three aspects (avoidance, minimization, and compensatory mitigation) must be
considered sequentially.
NCDOT will propose compensatory mitigation for cumulative impacts exceeding 0.1
acre. However, utilization of BMPs is recommended in an effort to minimize
impacts. A final determination regarding wetlands or stream mitigation for impacts
to waters of the United States rests with DCM, with input from USACE and
NCDWQ.
E. Rare and Protected Species
1. Federally Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Threatened
due to Similarity of Appearance (T [S/A]), or officially Proposed (P) for such listing
are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The term' "Endangered Species" is defined as "any species
which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range,"
and the term "Threatened Species" is defined as "any species which is likely to
become an Endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range" (16 U.S.C. 1532). The term "Threatened due to
Similarity of Appearance" is defined as a species which is not "Endangered" or
"Threatened," but "closely resembles an Endangered or Threatened species" (16
U.S.C. 1532). Three federally protected species are listed for Bertie County (April
27, 2006 [USFWS 2006]): Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) and
Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirosh-um), which have a designated status of
Endangered, and the Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), which has a designated
status of Threatened.
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Picoides borealis (Red-cockaded Woodpecker)
Endangered
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
The habitat that is critical for the red cockaded woodpecker is not present. There is a
pine plantation within the project study area; however, the stand is not mature
enough, and the understory is too thick. The NHP database was reviewed on June 12,
2001, and again in June 2004, and no records of existing red-cockaded woodpecker
occurrences were found within 1 mile of the project study area. Thus, no impacts to
the red-cockaded woodpecker will result from project construction.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Bald Eagle)
Threatened
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
NO EFFECT
On August 29, 2006, NCDOT biologists surveyed for bald eagles and their potential
habitat within cone-mile radius of the project site. Suitable habitat, in the form of
open water for foraging, is not present within the project vicinity. In a one-mile
radius of the project site, approximately 39 percent of the landscape is forested,
primarily (26 percent) encompassed by the Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood
Forest (Brownwater Subtype) in the floodplain of Choowatic Creek. There are
mature trees in the area; however, large dominant trees suitable for supporting bald
eagle nests are not present. During the survey, no bald eagles or nests were observed.
Further, no bald eagles were found on a visual survey along SR 1100 to the Roanoke
River (2.8 miles south). Therefore, since suitable nesting and foraging habitat does
not occur within one-mile of the project site, no net loss of habitat is expected to
occur from replacement of Bridge No. 45.
Acipenser brevirostrunt (Shortnose Sturgeon)
Endangered
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
NO EFFECT
Correspondence via email (8/21/06) with North Carolina Marine Fisheries scientist
Fritz Rohde concerning the suitability of habitat for the shortnose sturgeon within the
project vicinity revealed that "there is no evidence that they have ever occurred
there"; therefore, the Biological Conclusion for the shortnose sturgeon is "No Effect".
2. Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species
The February 5, 2003 USFWS list (USFWS 2003) includes a category of species
designated as "Federal Species of Concern" (FSC) (Table 3). A species with this
designation is one that may or may not be listed in the future (formerly C2 candidate
species or species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient
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information to support listing). The FSC designation provides no federal protection
under the ESA for the species listed. To date, the NCNHP database has no
documented occurrences of FSC species within 1 mile of the project study area.
Table 3. Federal Species of Concern
Scientific Name Common Name State Status* Potential Habitat
Caynorhinus rafinesguii Rafinesque's big-eared bat SC No
.4nirnodramus henslox~ii Henslow's sparrow SR Yes
Dendroica ce~ulea Cerulean warbler SR Yes
Orcatectes virginiensis Chowanoke crayfish SR Yes
Anguilla rosn-ata American eel SC Yes
Mt~otis austroripa~-ius Southeastern myotis SC Yes
Orconectes virginiensis Chowanoke crayfish SC Yes
°~tate ~tarus ~oaes - sL: ~peciai Loncern; 1: threatened; 5K: 5~gmticantly Rare (Amoroso 2002,
LeGrand and Hall 2001)
VI. CULTURAL RESOURCES
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historical
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR
Part 800. Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their
undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted projects) on properties listed in or
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and to afford the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment.
B. Historic Architecture
A field survey of the Area of Potential Effects (APE) was conducted on June 6, 2002 and
again on October 1, 2002. All structures within the APE were photographed, and later
reviewed by the Architectural Historians at NCDOT and the North Carolina State
Historic Preservation Office (HPO). In a concurrence form dated February 18, 2003, and
a memorandum dated March 10, 2003, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
concurred that there are no historic architectural resources either listed in or eligible for - -
listing on the National Register of Historic Places within the APE. A copy of the
concurrence form and the memorandum are included in the Appendix.
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C. Archaeology
The SHPO, in a memorandum dated March 10, 2003 recommended that "no
archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project." There are no
known archaeological sites within the proposed project area and it is unlikely that any
archaeological resources that may be eligible for conclusion in the National Register of
Historic Places will be affected by the project. A copy of the memorandum is included in
the Appendix.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate
bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
The project is a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and lack of
significant environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of current NCDOT standards and specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No
significant change in land use is expected to result from construction of the project.
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right of way acquisition
will be limited. No relocations of residents or businesses are expected with
implementation of the proposed alternative.
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is anticipated. The project is not
expected to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
There are no publicly owned recreational facilities, or wildlife and waterfowl refuges of
national, state, or local significance in the vicinity of the project.
No North Carolina Geodetic Survey control monuments will be impacted during
construction of this project.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives
to consider the potential impact to prime farmland of all land acquisition and construction
projects. All construction will take place along existing alignment. Although there are
some soils classified as prime or having state or local importance in the vicinity of the
project, the project will not involve the direct conversion of farmland acreage within
these classifications.
This project is located in Bertie County, which has been determined to be in compliance
with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 51 is not applicable,
8-4026 Categorical Exclusion page 12

because the proposed project is located in an attainment area. This project is not
anticipated to create any adverse effects on the air quality of this attainment area.
The traffic volumes will not increase or decrease because of this project. There are no
receptors located in the immediate project area. The project's impact on noise and air
quality will not be significant.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. If vegetation is
disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with applicable local
laws and regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15
NCAC 2D:0520: This evaluation completes the assessment requirements for highway
traffic noise (23 CFR Part 772) and for air quality (1990 CAA and NEPA) and no
additional reports are required.
In the GeoEnvironmental Impact Evaluation memorandum dated February 26, 2003, it
was stated that a field survey and a file search of appropriate environmental agencies was
conducted to identify any known problem sites along the proposed project alignment.
Based on the field survey, no anticipated UST impacts were discovered. The
Geographical Information Service (GIS) was consulted for the project corridor and
research shows that no regulated or unregulated landfills or dumpsites occur within the
project limits. Based on the GIS search and the field reconnaissance, no superfund sites
were identified in the vicinity of the project. However, if unregulated USTs, dumpsites
or landfills are identified by Right-of--Way, a further investigation should be performed
prior to right-of--way acquisition to determine the extent of any contamination.
Bertie County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program. This site
on Choowatic Creek is located in a 100-year flood hazard zone where no detailed
F.E.M.A. flood study has been performed. The structure requirements may be adjusted
during the final hydrologic study and hydraulic design as determined appropriate to
accommodate design flows. The proposed alternatives will not modify flow
characteristics and will have minimal impact on floodplains due to roadway
encroachment. The existing drainage patterns and groundwater will not be affected.
The project will not have a disproportionately high and adverse human health and
environmental effect on any minority orlow-income population.
VIII. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Efforts were undertaken early in the planning process to contact local officials to involve
them in the project development with scoping letters.
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IX. AGENCY COMMENTS
The following are comments received during the scoping process:
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMF)
Comment: In order to protect anadromous fishery resources that may utilize the
project areas as spawning or nursery habitat, work in the waters of the
creek shall be restricted to the period October 1 and March 1 of any year
unless prior approval is granted by the Corps of Engineers following
consultation with the NMFS.
Response: An in-stream construction moratorium will be in effect from February 1 to
June 30 (see Project Commitments).
United States Department of the Interior -Fish and Wildlife Service
Comment: In waterways that may serve as travel corridors for fish, in-water work
should be avoided during moratorium periods associated with migration,
spawning, and sensitive pre-adult life stages. The general moratorium
period for anadromous fish is February 15 -June 15.
Response: An in-stream construction moratorium will be in effect from February 1 to
June 30 (see Project Commitments).
NCDENR -Division of Water Quality
Comment: Prefer bridge to be replaced with new bridge. However, if the bridge must
be replaced by a culvert and ISO linear feet or more of stream is impacted,
a stream mitigation plan will be needed prior to the issuance of a 401
Water Quality Certification.
Response: Bridge will be replaced with new bridge.
NCDENR-Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)
Comment: Since the area is a spawning area for anadromous fish, the Division
requests a moratorium from February 15 through June 30. The
moratorium would apply to any in-water work and the adjacent wetlands.
Response: An in-stream construction moratorium will be in effect from February 1 to
June 30 (see Project Commitments).
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRCI
Comment: Due to the potential for anadromous fish at this location, NCDOT should
closely follow the "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish
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Passage". This includes a moratorium on work within jurisdictional
waters from February 15 to June 15.
Response: An in-stream construction moratorium will be in effect from February 1 to
June 30 (see Project Commitments).
Bertie County Schools
Comment: Rerouting the six buses that currently cross Bridge No. 45 will place
Bertie County Schools well over our transportation budget if the rerouting
takes place over a long period of time. To reroute the current six buses to
go to and from student stop assignments for eight months will cost an
additional $47,105.28 (as of 2000-2001 school year charge amounts)
which includes all school transportation cost involved. There is an
alternative route that our school buses could travel; however, we do not
allow our Public School Buses to travel on roads that are a danger to our
children's lives. The alternative route is considered a very unsafe route
for our Bertie County Public School Buses.
Response: Closing the road and detouring traffic is the preferred alternate because of
its comparatively lower construction cost, lower environmental impacts,
and lesser construction time. The structure should be designed to allow
the quickest construction time possible in order to limit the amount of time
traffic is on the offsite detour. This may be accomplished primarily in the
summer months.
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TO: Crreg.Thcrpe,.Nlanage=
Project I7evelopniz~t and Esvirotzhacut~l Analysis ljrsnch
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SUBJECT: 1Zeplacetnent Bridge No. 45 over Choowatic Creek on SR 1100 (Grabtow~ Road,
B-4026, Seine County, FR03-036Q
T~nariZ you fer youz letter oz Jan~ry 23, 2003, concerning the above project.
Because the Department of Trsasgortation is ili the process of surveying and evatua~g the
National Register eligibility of all of its concrete bridges we sze tulable to comment on~ the
National Rzgister eligibility of the subject bridge. Pleas~c coni:aJct 1~lary Pape Fuir, in #1'ie
Architectural History Sectioq to determine if further study of the bridge is needed.
Thcrc a:ie no known archaeological sites within the pmpose~d project area. Based on our knnwlEr3gz
of the area, iris unliki:lp that any archaeological resaurcE9. that map be zligil~le for cc~nclwion m the
National Register of Historic Places vrill be affrcted by the project ~(fe, therefoae, rzcommead that
no archaeologi~l inQestigatiotl 6e conduetedin connection with this project
The above comments are msde pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
:Wd tua ndvisorp Council on Historic Preservation'3 Regulations for Compliance wids ~.eetio^ 106
codified sit 36 CFR Part BaC. .
Thscnk you For pout.cooptration and coasideratioa.. Sfyou have questions concerning the move
comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Esrle~, environtnmral review coordiatitor, at 919/733~F763. In at]
future cotn.munication concerning this project, Pl~e trite the above iCfxrenced tracking nuiabez.
cc: Mary Pepe Ftur .
Matt wilkersan
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CONCURAE.NCE ~'aHNI FOR PROPERTIES NaT E.L1GT~~.E FOii
T.HE NATiQNAL REGTSTZ'JR OE HISTORIC PL,~iCES
Project ~e:crrp+ion: Replxe 5cid0.e No. ~5 on SR 11? 0 ever Choolva;ic tree;;
On 0211 o/ZtI63, rrpr~entat~ves of thz .
Notch Carolina beparu_rant of l: ranspcrtarion (NC:DOT) '
Federal Highway .4tlrninisn-ation (FHWA)
~Norh Caroline State Historic F're9srvation Q~ca (.HPO}
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:SiI parties pr-.sent agreed
^ ZZiere are no prc~ins over fifty years old witiriri ~e project's eras of patontial er7ecu.
There arc no proparrius tens than fifty yeah old which arz considered to meet Criteria Consideration G wirhin.rhe
project's area of potznrial z$ects '
[~ 'Che:e arc properties oyet'fil~ty years-old within the project's Ares ef.Potenrial F_tioct3 (,APE), but teased on the
hiswrical infdrmadon available and the photog~phs of zgch propercf, the praperry identified as
~+ ' ~+ Z ~ `~ ~ is considered not eligible fnc the National
/ReSisLer an na zunhar :valuation of it is necessary. '
Q/ T"nere are ao Nati.anal Iteg?stet-tisLed or Study Li3ted properties within the project's area ufpnteniiat atT'acts.

[~ rtll properties o eater than SA years of age locatod in tht APE haul beer! considered at this consultation, ~arsd bored
upoo the above concurrence, all compliance far hisiocit architecture with Section 106 of the National Historic
Prrservaaon Act and G5 .121-~t2(a} has beett c4mpiztod far this project..
[There are na histor.c propefias aflacted by this projext_ (4ttach any norer or docnrrnenu cu needer~
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Project Development and Erni_ron~~ntai :1.a31ysia Hrarch
FRfliYi: t~rLr. John F, Smith; .Sr., 5uperiuteriden .
tilr, Nick Shook, assistant 5uper'rntea ent .:..~('S~
Ntr. Phil Bragg, Tcanspor"tatioa Director
lilrs. Vernice Murphy, TLs/lS Coordinator/Zone Ranting Special
SUBJEf:T: Bridge No. dS an HigllYVaY ~R 1100, over Choowatie Cree?t, $ertie
Ca.unt7 T.LP Project No. B-d~y6
.4f~er csrefullv e.~amining our Public. SchoalBus~RQUtes that cross Bridge Na. 45 oti
Grabtawn ~Raad, we r~ould~ like to •affer suggestions towards the alternative methods of
replacing the aridge.
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At the present time,. we have a total of si-c buses crossing Bridge No. ~5 daily. Due •to tl?e
Iacatioa of the bridge, rerouting those.buses tivi11 place Berde CQUnty Schools well over
our transportatioa budget if the rerouting takes plate over a long period of time. Ta
reroute the current siY buses to as to.and from Student stop assi~ments for.eight rroaths
urzl.cost an additional 3#7,10528 (as of2000-?.001 school }ear charge araoclgts). r~+hicll- .
includes all school transportation cost .involved. T>lis will put Bertie County Schools
Transportation Departmznt in.a.troublesome ~nsncial strain while trying to meet a!1
transportation needs throughout the school year. As you are aware, therz is an alternative
route that our school buses could travel; however, wg dr, not log, ou_* public School
Buses to travel on roads that are a danger to our children lives. The altemative route is
considered a very unsafe route far our Bertie County Public Schools Buses.
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We are very appreciative you value our opinion oa this project and hope that you ;~dI
consider other aitemati:ves that require less than the eight to tweh~e months bridge closure
dis~wsed in your letter sent to us.