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PP. THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina, p.a.
EMA, Transportation Consultants
4904 PROFESSIONAL COURT, SUITE 201 ¦ RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 ¦ 919-954-1244 ¦ FAX [phone]
June 22, 2006
Mr. Richard Spencer
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
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RE: Jurisdictional Determination Request for seven bridges from NCDOT Bridge Group
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Dear Mr. Spencer,
On behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) THE LPA
GROUP of North Carolina, p.a. is requesting a Jurisdictional Determination for wetland
areas associated with seven bridges of NCDOT Bridge Group 46 from the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). These bridges consist of-
1 . Bridge No. 8 (TIP B-4029) in Bladen County on NC 210 over an Unnamed
Canal.
2. Bridge No. 10 (TIP B-4078) in Columbus County on NC 130 over a
Waccamaw River Overflow.
3. Bridge No. 148 (TIP B-4080) in Columbus County on SR 1437 over Pine Log
Swamp.
4. Bridge No. 80 (TIP B-4092) in Cumberland County on SR 1108 over Little
Rockfish Creek.
5. Bridge No. 28 (TIP B-4204) in Montgomery County on NC 109 over Rocky
Creek.
6. Bridge No. 43 (TIP B-4207) in Moore County on NC 22/24/27 over
McLendons Creek.
7. Bridge No. 14 (TIP B-4274) in Scotland County on NC 144 over Big Shoe
Heel Creek.
Enclosed for each bridge are a Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), a map depicting the mapped
wetland boundaries (Figure 2), site photographs, and wetland/upland datasheets.
During the field delineation, jurisdictional areas were identified using the three-parameter
approach (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology) established in the
USACE Wetland Delineation Manual (1987). Wetland boundaries were originally
delineated by THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina, p.a in the spring of 2004. The sites
were revisited and re-flagged on May 8-11 and May 18-19, 2006. Wetland boundaries
were flagged and mapped in the field using alpha-numerically sequenced flags and a
Member of THE LPA GROUP INCORPORATED
ATLANTA ¦ BATON ROUGE ¦ CHARLESTON ¦ CHARLOTTE ¦ COLUMBIA ¦ GREENSBORO ¦ GULFPORT ¦ JACKSONVILLE
KNOXVILLE ¦ LITTLE ROCK ¦ MOBILE ¦ ORLANDO ¦ RALEIGH ¦ SARASOTA ¦ TALLAHASSEE ¦ TAMPA ¦ WEST PALM BEACH
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Trimble Pro-XR Global Positioning System (GPS) unit with reported sub-meter
accuracy.
The bridge sites contained the following wetland types:
B-4029 (Bladen County) - Over an Unnamed Canal
• Approximately 1.5 acres of mixed hardwoods and disturbed areas (logged areas).
B-4078 (Columbus County) - Over an Unnamed Waccamaw River Overflow
• Approximately 2.5 acres of mixed hardwoods and disturbed areas (powerline
ROW).
B-4080 (Columbus County) - Over Pine Log Swamp
• Approximately 2.1 acres of mixed hardwoods and wooded swamp.
B-4092 (Cumberland County) - Over Little Rockfish Creek
• Approximately 0.16-acre of mixed hardwoods.
B-4204 (Montgomery County) - Over Rocky Creek
• No wetlands were identified/flagged at this project site.
B-4207 (Moore County) - Over McLendons Creek
• Approximately 0.2-acre of a floodplain pool and disturbed areas (powerline
ROW).
B-4274 (Scotland County) - Over Big Shoe Heel Creek
• Approximately 1.01 acres of mixed hardwoods.
THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina, p.a. is requesting that the wetland delineation be
approved by the USACE as a wetland approximation. If a field visit is required for any
or all of the bridges, please contact Ed Smail at the above number to schedule a visit.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
THE LPA GROUP of North Ca na, p.a.
Edward J. Smail
Environmental Scientist
Enclosures
Cc: Mr. Vince Rhea, P.E., NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. Jim Rerko, NCDOT-Division 6
Mr. John Hennessey, NCDENR-DWQ
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Bridge Replacement - TIP B-4207 Date: 5/25/04
Applicant/Owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation County: Moore
Investigator: E ail and Jay able State: N
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes ? No ® Community ID:Floodplain Pool
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes ? No ® Transact ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) Plot ID:Wetl n F
VEGETATION (Note those species observed to have moroholoalcai adaptations to wetlands with a').
D minan PI n 3 cis Stratum Indl for Dominant Plan S e ies Stratum Indicator
1. Betula nlgra Tree FACW 9. - -
2. Carpinus caroliniana Tree FAC 10. - -
3. Nyssa sylvatica Tree FAC 11. - -
4. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 12. - -
5. - - 13. - -
6. - - 14. - -
7. - - 15. - -
8. - - 16. - -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (') as showing
Morphological adaptations to wetlands.
100•/.
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:There was no undergrowth In Wetland F.
HYDROLOGY
® Recorded Data (Described in Remarks):
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
? Aerial Photograph
® Other (Sol[ Survey)
? No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicator:

® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ® Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: 6 (In.) ® Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
? Oxidized Root Channels In Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 (in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) ? Local Soil Survey Data
? Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:Wetland F is a relic overflow channel adjacent to McClendons Creek.
USAE Waterways Experiment Station 12191
SOILS
Map Unit Name:Congaree loam

Taxonomy Sub rou :T is Udifluvents Drainage Class: well drained to moderately well
drained
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ? No
Profile Des rl tion:
Depth
(Inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
M nsell Moist Mottle Colors
Muns ll Moist Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Rhizo h res etc.
0-18 10YR 4/2 10YR 5/8 clay loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Hlstosol
? Histic Epipedon
? Sulfldic Odor
? Probable Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
® Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors
? Concretions
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer
? Organic Streaking
? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Listed on National Hydric Solis List
? Other (Explain In Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ? Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hvdroloov Present? Yes ® No ? Yes ® No ?
Remarks:All three wetland criteria are present.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Bridge Replacement - TIP 8-4207 Date: 5/19/06
Applicant/Owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation County: Moore
Investigator: E Small State: NC
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes ? No ® Community ID:Floodplain Pool
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) Plot ID:Wetland G
VFr:FTATIAN !Nnfa thnan nnarian nhserved to have mornholonical adaptations to wetlands with a *1.
Dominant Plant ecies Stratum In Icator Dominant Plant S ecies Stratum Indicator
1. Ligustrum sinense Shrub FAC 9. - -
2. Sailx nigra Shrub OBL 10. - -
3. Scirpus cyperinus Herb OBL 11. - -
4. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 12. - -
5. Carex sp. Herb OBL 13. - -
6. Smilax sp. Vine FAC 14. - -
7. - - 15. - -
8. - - 16. - -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (*) as showing
Morphological adaptations to wetlands.
100%
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:Wetland G is an low area in a maintained poweriine.
HYDROLOGY
® Recorded Data (Described In Remarks):
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
? Aerial Photograph
® Other (Soil Survey)
? No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:

® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: 6 (in.) ® Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
® Oxidized Root Channels In Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 (in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) ? Local Soil Survey Data
? Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:Wetland G is in the floodplain of McLendons Creek.
USAF Waterways Experiment station 12191
SOILS
Map Unit Name:Congaree loam

Taxonomy Sub rou :T I Udifluvents Drainage Class: well drained to moderately well
drained
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ? No
Profile Descri tion:
Depth
Inches
Horizon Matrix Color
Muns II Moist Mottle Colors
Muna II Moist Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Rhizos h res etc.
- 8 10YR 4/2 10YR 518 clay loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol
? Histic Epipedon
? Suifldic Odor
? Probable Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
® Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors
? Concretions
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer
? Organic Streaking
? Listed on Local Hydric Solis List
? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Other (Explain In Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ? Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ? Yes ® No ?
Remarks:All three wetland criteria are present. This wetland may be isolated.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Bridge Replacement - TIP B-4207 Date: 5/25/04
Applicant/Owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation County: Moore
Investigator: Ed Small and Jay Gable State: NC
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes ? No N Community ID:U Ip ands
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes El No N Transect ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) Plot ID:
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VEGETATION IN-Ma thnna anaclaA ohservad to have morphological adaptations to wetlands with a *l.
Dominant Plan S cies Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant S ecles Stratum Indicator
1. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 9. Carpinus caroliniana Shrub FAC
2. Nyssa sylvatica Tree FAC 10. Oxydendron aboreum Shrub -
3. Liriodendron tulipifera Tree FAC 11. Juniperus virginiana Shrub FACU-
4. Quercus nigra Tree FAC 12. Ploystichum acrosticholdes Herb FAC
5. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 13. Athyrium flix-femina Herb FAC
6. Betula nigra Tree FACW 14. Rhus radicans Vine FAC
7. Cornus florida Tree FACU 15. Smilax galuca Vine FAC
8. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 16. - -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (*) as showing
Morphological adaptations to wetlands.
78%
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
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N Recorded Data (Described in Remarks):
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
? Aerial Photograph
N Other (Soil Survey)
? No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:

? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water marks

Field Observations: ? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: - (In.) ? Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
? Oxidized Root Channels In Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: _ (in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: 20+ (in.) ? Local Soil Survey Data
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
USAe waterways experiment btation iuai
Ana S
Map Unit Name:Congraee Loam

Taxonomy Sub rou :T is Udifluvents Drainage Class: well drained to moderately well
rained
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ? No
Profile Des ri tion:
Depth
inches
Horizon Matrix Color
Munsell Moist Mottle Colors
Mun ell Moist Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Rhiz heres etc.
0-4 10YR 4/3 sandy loam
-20 7.5YR 4/6 sandy loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol
? Histic Epipedon
? Sulfidic Odor
? Probable Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
? Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors
? Concretions
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer
? Organic Streaking
? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Other (Explain In Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No ® Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No ® Yes ? No
Remarks:All three wetland criteria are not present in the sampling area.