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November 18, 2008
Mr John Hennessy
DENR-Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr Hennessy,
SUBJECT TIP Project No B-4835 Replacement of Bridge No 124 on SR 1510
(Mat Nelson Road) over Reedy Pond Creek in Warren County
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun project
development, including environmental studies and engineering studies, for the replacement of
Bridge No 124 in Warren County This project is included in the North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) and is scheduled for construction in fiscal year 2012
I would like to provide you with a copy of the Executive Summary of the Natural
Resources Technical Report (NRTR) for this project I am requesting you provide any applicable
information concerning this project that may be used in the preparation of a federally funded
categorical exclusion Please respond by January 18, 2009
For any questions or comments concerning this protect, please contact Hank Schwab
at hschwab(,ncdot gov or by mail at NCDOT, Bridge Project Development Unit, 1551 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1551 Please include the TIP Project Number in all
correspondence Thank you for your consideration
Since ly
H Sc ab
Bridge Project Planning Engineer
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Replacement of Bridge No. 124 on SR 1510 over Reedy Pond Creek
Warren County, North Carolina
TIP B-4835
F.A. Project No. BRZ1510(3)
WBS Element 38605.1.1
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THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Natural Environment Unit
March 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................:.................................. I
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................1
3.1 Soils ...................................................................................................................................... l
3.2 Water Resources ................................................................................................................. 2
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 2
4.1 Terrestrial Communities .................................................................................................... 2
4 1 1 Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest 3
4 1 2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype) 3
4 1 3 Loblolly Dominant 3
4 1 4 Successional Land 3
4 1 5 Maintained/Disturbed Land
4 16 Terrestrial Community Impacts
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4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ............................................................................................................ 4
4.3 Aquatic Communities ........................................................................................................ 4
4.4 Invasive Species .................................................................................................................. 4
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS ............................................................................................... 5
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the United States .................................................................. 5
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits .................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Construction Moratoria ...................................................................................................... 6
5.4 River Basin Buffer Rules .................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .................................................... 6
5.6 Mitigation ............................................................................................................................. 6
5 6 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts 6
5 6 2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts 6
5.7 Endangered Species Act Federally Protected Species ..................................................... 6
5.8 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act ................................................................... 7
5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species ..................................................................... 7
6.0 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 7
List of Tables
Table 1 Soils in the project study area 2
Table 2 Water Resources in the project study area 2
Table 3 Physical characteristics of water resources in the project study area 2
Table 4 Coverage of terrestrial communities in the project study area 4
Table 5 Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area 5
Table 6 Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area 5
Table 7 Federally protected species listed for Warren County 7
Appendix A: Figures
Figure 1 Vicmty Map
Figure 2 Project Study Area Map
Figure 3 Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4 Natural Communities Map
Appendix B: Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C: Wetland and Stream Forms
Appendix D: Qualifications of Contributors
Appendix E: Mussel Reports
Natural Resource Technical Report TIP B-4835, Warren County NC
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No 124 on
State Road (SR) 1510 over Reedy Pond Creek in Warren County, North Carolina (Figure 1) The
following Natural Resource Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the preparation
of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) document for the proposed project
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted as per the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit standard operating
procedures dated January 1, 2007 Field work was conducted on July 26, August 14, and November
27, 2007 Jurisdictional areas were not verified at the time of this report Personnel contributing to
this document were
Principle
Investigator James Pflaum
Education B S , Biology, Elon College
M S, Biology, Appalachian State University
Experience Environmental Specialist, NC DOT, Jan 2007 - Present
Environmental Specialist, NC Emergency Management, March 2006 - Jan 2007
Biological Technician, US Forest Service, Petersburg, AK, May 2005 - Oct 2005
Project Leader, International Student Volunteers, Australia, May 2004 - Aug 2004
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, protected species surveys, wetland/stream
delineation, technical report writing
Other personnel contributing to this document can be found in Appendix D
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The project study area is located in the piedmont physiographic province of North Carolina (Figure
2) The topography in the project study area is generally characterized as gently sloping to nearly
level Elevations in the project study area range from 220 to 250 feet above sea level The project
vicinity is rural in nature and surrounding land use includes a mixture of residential, agricultural, and
silviculture use
3.1 Soils
The Soil Survey of Warren County identifies four soil series that occur within the study area (Table
1)
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Table 1. Soils in the project study area.
Soil Series Mapping Unit Drainage Class Hydric Status
Chewacla and Wehadkee Cwf Poorly drained Yes
Pacolet sandy loam PaE Well drained No
HyB Helena Sandy loam HyB Well drained No
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the study area are part of the Tar-Pamlico river basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit
03020102) There was one stream identified within the project study area (Table 2) The physical
characteristics of this stream are provided in Table 3 and shown in Figure 3
Table 2. Water Resources in the project stud area.
Stream Map ID DWQ Index Number Best Usage
Name Classification
Reedy Pond S1 28-79-25-5 C, NSW
Creek
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the ro'ect stud area.
Map ID Bank Bankful Water Channel Flow Clarity
Height (ft.) Width Depth Substrate
(ft.) (ft.)
Reedy Pond 2-5 35-40 2-6 sand and silt slow low
Creek
No Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters (HQW), WS I, or WS-II Waters
occur within 1 0 mile upstream or downstream of the project study area Reedy Pond Creek is not
designated as a North Carolina Natural and Scenic River, nor as a national Wild and Scenic River
Reedy Pond Creek is not listed on the 2006 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters nor are any waters
within 1 0 mile of the project study area There have been no benthic or fish samples taken within
10 mile up or downstream of the project study area
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
Five terrestrial communities were identified in the project study area
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest, Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont subtype),
Loblolly Dominant, Successional Land, and Maintained/Disturbed Figure 4 shows the location and
extent of these terrestrial communities in the project study area A brief description of each
community type follows Scientific names of all species identified are included in Appendix B
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4 1 1 Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest
This plant community is associated with floodplains of smaller streams and is seasonally or
intermittently flooded This plant community type borders both sides of Reedy Pond Creek
throughout the project study area The tree strata is dominated by river birch, American sycamore,
iron wood, green ash, and shagbark hickory The shrub strata is dominated by chinese privet,
painted buckeye, and box elder Groundcover species consist of Japanese honeysuckle, crossvine,
microstegium, river oats, and common greenbrier
4 12 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype)
The Mesic mixed hardwood forest occurs on lower slopes, ravines and occasionally well-drained
stream bottoms, and on well drained acidic soils This plant community type is located on both sides
of Matt Nelson Road and south of Reedy Pond Creek as the landscape beings to slope up and out of
the floodplain The tree strata is dominated by American beech, northern red oak, southern sugar
maple, and swamp chestnut oak The shrub strata is dominated by chinese privet, iron wood, and
arrowwood Groundcover species consist of Japanese honeysuckle and Christmas fern
4 13 Loblolly Dominant
Tree strata is dominated by loblolly pine Other tree species observed included white oak and
mochernut hickory Shrub species consist of red maple, American elm, sourwood, American holly,
and winged elm Herbaceous and vine species consist of common greenbrier, poison ivy,
blackberry, and Japanese honeysuckle
4 14 Successional Land
The successional land consists of two cutovers located in the northwestern and northestern portion of
the project study area The cutover in the northwestern portion of the project study area consists of
planted loblolly pines, eastern red cedar, river birch, sweetgum, Japanese honeysuckle, and
blackberry The cutover in the northeastern portion of the project study area consists of mockernut
hickory, northern red oak, white oak, pokeberry, and fireweed
4 1 5 Maintained/Disturbed Land
Maintained/disturbed land includes roadways, roadsides, maintained residential yards, powerline
nght-of-way corridors, and areas where other human related activities dominate the landscape
Roadsides and powerline right-of-ways are typically maintained by mowing and/or herbicides
Species observed within the road right-of-way include blackberry, Japanese honeysuckle, sweetgum
saplings, and various maintained roadside grasses
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4 1 6 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Terrestrial communities in the project study area may be impacted by project construction as a result
of grading and paving portions of the study area At this time, decisions regarding the final location
and design of the proposed bridge replacement have not been made Therefore, community data are
presented in the context of total coverage of each type within the study area (Table 4) Once a final
alignment and preliminary design have been determined, probable impacts to each community type
will be calculated
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the pro_lect study area.
Community Coverage (ac.)
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest 21
Mixed Mesic Hardwood Forest 15
Loblolly Dominant 50
Successional Land 69
Maintained/Disturbed Land 23
Total 178
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
Many fauna species are highly adaptive and may populate or exploit the entire range of biotic
communities located within the project study area Mammal species that commonly exploit forested
habitats and stream corridors found within the project study area include species such as white-tailed
deer, raccoon, and gray squirrel Avian species directly observed within the project study area
include American crow and downy woodpecker Reptile and amphibian species that may use
terrestrial communities located in the project study area include marbled salamander, eastern box
turtle, rat snake, and the southern leopard frog
4.3 Aquatic Communities
Aquatic communities in the project study area consist of one perennial stream The perennial stream
in the project study area could support the American eel, eastern mosquitofish, bluehead chub, pirate
perch, white shiner, white sucker, chain pickerel, redfin pickerel, rosyside dace, mudminnow,
bluegill, redbreast sunfish, pumpkinseed, and Johnny darter
4.4 Invasive Species
Three species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found to occur in
the project study area The species identified were Chinese privet, Japanese grass (Severe Threat to
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Habitat and Natural Areas), and Japanese honeysuckle (Threat to Habitat and Natural Areas)
NCDOT will follow the Department's BMPs for the management of invasive plant species
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the United States
One Jurisdictional stream was identified in the project study area (Table 5) The location of this
stream is shown on Figure 3 United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) stream forms are included in Appendix C The physical
characteristics and water quality designations of the jurisdictional stream are detailed in Section 3 2
The jurisdictional stream in the project study area has been designated as a Warm water stream for
the purpose of stream mitigation
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area
Site ID Length (ft.) Classification Compensatory
Mitigation Buffer
Reedy Pond Creek 425 Perennial Yes Subject
One jurisdictional wetland was identified within the project study area (Figure 3) Wetland
classification and quality rating data are presented in Table 6 All wetlands in the study area are
within the Tar-Pamlico River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03020102) USACE wetland
delineation forms and NCDWQ wetland rating forms for this site are presented in Appendix C
Wetland WA is included within the Successional Land and Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest
community
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area
Map ID Cowardin Classification Classification DWQ Wetland Rating Area (ac)
Wetland
WA PSS1J Riverme 53 05
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
The proposed project has been designated as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the purpose of NEPA
documentation As a result, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will likely be applicable Other permits
that may be applicable include NWP 13 for bank stabilization or NWP 33 for temporary construction
activities such as work bridges, dewatering, or temporary causeways The USACE holds the final
discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize project construction
In addition to the 404 permit, other required authorizations include the corresponding Section 401
Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWQ A NCDWQ Section 401 Water Quality
certification for a Categorical Exclusion may be required prior to the issuance of a Section 404
Permit Other required 401 certifications may include a GC 3366 for temporary construction access
and dewatering
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5.3 Construction Moratoria
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There are no trout or anadramous fish habitat located within the project study area No construction
moratorium is anticipated at this time
5.4 River Basin Buffer Rules
Streamside riparian zones within the project study area are protected under provisions of the Tar-
Pamlico Buffer Rules administered by the NCDWQ Reedy Pond Creek is the only stream subject
to buffer rule protection Potential impacts to the protected stream buffer will be determined once a
final alignment and design have been determined
5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
There are no waters designated as Navigable Waters under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
located within the project study area
5.6 Mitigation
5 6 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP's) will be implemented during project construction
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the greatest
extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design At this time, no
final decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of the preferred alternative
5 6 2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation opportunities once a
final decision has been rendered with regard to the location of the preferred alternative If on-site
mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) In accordance with
the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the
U S Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District" (MOA), July 22, 2003, the EEP, will be
requested to provide off-site mitigation to satisfy the Federal Clean Water compensatory mitigation
requirements for this project
5.7 Endangered Species Act Federally Protected Species
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS lists two federally protected species for Warren County (Table
7) A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological
Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the project study area
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Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Warren County
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological
Status Present Conclusion
Alasmadonta heterodon Dwarf-wedge mussel E Yes No Effect
Elliptio stemstansana Tar spinymussel E No No Effect
E- Endangered
Dwarf-wedge mussel
A description of the habitat requirements for the dwarf-wedge mussel are included in Appendix E,
along with the survey results and the biological conclusion rendered
Tar spinymussel
A description of the habitat requirements for the Tar spinymussel are included in Appendix E, along
with the survey results and the biological conclusion rendered
5.8 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in close proximity to large bodies of
open water for foraging Large, dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 10
mile of open water Suitable habitat for the bald eagle does not exist within the project study area,
nor does it exist upstream or downstream of Reedy Pond Creek There are no large bodies of water
within 10 mile of the project study area
5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of January 31, 2008 there are no Candidate species listed for Warren County
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Aardema, J et al 1999 Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina Davidson College
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Cowardin, L M , V Carter, F C Golet, and E T LaRoe 1979 Classification of Wetlands and
Deepwater Habitats of the United States FWS/OBS-79/31 Fish and Wildlife Service, U S
Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 103 pp
Department of the Army (DOA) 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual Tech
Rpt Y-87-1 US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS 100 pp
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) 1999 Tar-Pamlico River Basmwide Water Quality Plan N C
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
http //h2o enr state nc us/basmwide/tarpam2004 html
Menhimck, E F 1991 The Freshwater Fishes of North Carolina The North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, Raleigh 227 p
Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) 2007 Personal Communication with the Warren
County NRCS office Warrenton, NC
Radford, A E, H E Ahles, and C R Bell 1968 Manual of the Vascular Flora of The Carolinas
The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC 1182 pp
Schafale, M P and A S Weakley 1990 Classification of the Natural Communities of North
Carolina Third Approximation Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and
Recreation, N C Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Raleigh 325
pp
U S Geologic Survey (USGS) 1971 Hollis, North Carolina 7 5-minute series topographic
Quadrangle
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4 Southeast Region, North Carolina Ecological
Services 2007 Threatened and Endangered Species in North Carolina Warren County
Updated November 5, 2007 http //www fws gov/nc-es/es/countyfr html
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North Carolina
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Type
Loblolly Dominant
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Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest
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0 120 240 480 720 960 North Carolina
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Appendix B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
Common Name Scientific Name
American beech Fagus grandafolaa
American elm Ulmus ameracana
American holly flex opaca
American sycamore Platanus occadentalas
Arrowwood Viburnum rafinesquaanum
blackberry Rubus sp
Box elder Acer negundo
Chinese Privet Lagustrum sanense
Christmas fern Polystachaum acrostachoades
Common greenbner Smilax rotundafoha
Crossvine Bagnonma capreolata
Fireweed Erechtates sp
Green ash Fraxanus pennsylvanaca
Iron wood Carpinus carohnaana
Japanese honeysuckle Lonacerajaponaca
Loblolly pine Panus taeda
Mochernut hickory Carya alba
Microstegium Microstegaum vamaneum
Northern red oak Quercus rubra
Painted buckeye Aesculus sylvataca
Pokeberry Phytolacca ameracana
Poison Ivy Toxacodendron radacans
Red maple Acer rubrum
River birch Betula nagra
River oats Chasmanthaum latafoha
Shagbark hickory Carya ovata
Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum
Southern sugar maple Acer floradanum
Swamp chestnut oak Quercus machauxaa
White oak Quercus alba
Winged elm Ulmus alata
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Animals
Common Name Scientific Name
American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
American eel Anguilla rostrata
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bluegill Lepomzs macrochirus
Bluehead chub Nocomis leptocephalus
Chain pickerel Esox roger
Downy woodpecker Picoides pubescens
Eastern box turtle Terrapene carolina
Eastern mosquitofish Gambusia holbroola
Gray squirrel Sciurus caroknensis
Johnny darter Etheostoma nigrum
Marbled salamander Ambystoma opacum
Mudminnow Umbra pygmaea
Pirate perch Aphredodrus sayanus
Pumpkinseed Lepois gibbosus
Rat snake Elaphe obsoleta
Raccoon Procyon lotor
Redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus
Redfin pickerel Esox americanus
Rosyside dace Clinostomus funduloides
Southern leopard frog Rana utricularia
White shiner Notropis albeolus
Wlute-tailed deer Odocoileus vzrginianus
White sucker Catostomus commersoni
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version I
Project Name ' `j<? , S?
Nearest Road Ar- '?, ,V-,0_/ 5 c n
County gyre-, Wetland area -' 2 acres
Name of evaluator "Meg P_F /Li w
Wetland width- 1 Dc' feet
Date a 1 ??? r D
Wetland location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other
Adjacent land use
(within 1/i mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 70
agriculture, urban/suburban IG , %
_ Impervious surface 170
Soil series: Dominant vegetation
- predominantly organic - humus, muck, or (1) Sc r j-) t,t
peat
predominantly mineral - non-sandy (2) `I in c- c-t 5 (s a
_ predominantly sandy (3) /?/h i G& rq ? r, ,Op n', L A
Hydraulic factors
steep topography
?c ditched or channelized
total wetland width > 100 feet
Flooding and wetness
- semlpermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
- seasonally flooded or mundated
_,?,mtermlttently flooded or temporary surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
'>e Bottomland hardwood forest
_ Headwater forest
_ Swamp forest
_ Wet flat
_ Pocosln
Bog forest
. The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R Water storage t_l x400
= i ? -_u--- __--_^--- _- - ?A Bank/Shoreline stabilization 3 x 4 00 = Wetland
T Pollutant removal ** x 5 00 = J b rating
I Wildlife habitat 3 x 2
_00 =
I N Aquatic life value 2 x 4 00 =
G Recreation/Education x 1 00 = 0
**Add 1 point if insensitive watershed and >iO % nonpomt source disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius
_ Pine savanna
_ Freshwater marsh
_ Bog/fen
- Ephemeral wetland
_ Carolina bay
Other
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site is - 6-1f -? I? Date P12 o
Applicant / Owner )v ?- ) & County 1 'r r rC? r
Investigator F+-k- - rti State Al C-
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Nox, Community ID
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes >` No Transect ID
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes V_ No Plot ID WA
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 Sc_ , ir jo u 5 sP H PA-r-W -} g
2 L4A,Lrera 'iapon,Cc? y f-Ac- 10
3 L Irn5'retA m s e) e ?s e 5 FAC. 11
4 J L, n C Lt 5 ( 5 P) 1) f qC 1 ?1+ 12
5 L?cI?.,1,R airh,?ilorg 5 C) y! 13
6 mace-u C 5P) FA,:?W 14
7 5 rr, , 1a * rc°hu rid, 4d . a V FAC 15
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-) 5 ??a
Remarks C I ??r c k4? hQ v; V r
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HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks) Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators
Other _ Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
_ No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations
Depth of Surface Water
Depth to Free Water in Pit
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4) Z (in Sediment Deposits
.,? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil
3 (in) Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase) Drainage Class
Taxonomy (Subgroup) Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No_
Profile Description
Depth Matrix Colors
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc
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Hydric Soil Indicators
_ Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Listed on National Hydric Soils List
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xplain in Remarks)
Remarks
wt l LAND E TERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present) Yes k No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
Remarks
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No
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Appendix D
Qualifications of Contributors
Investigator Ashley B Cox, Jr
Education B S , Natural Resources-Mann and Coastal, North Carolina State University
Experience Environmental Senior Technician, NCDOT, November 2006 - Present
Environmental Technician, NCDOT, August 2003 - November 2006
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, protected species surveys, wetland/stream
delineation
Investigator Sara Easterly
Education B A Biology, Carson Newman College
Master of Environmental Health Science, East Tennessee State University
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, January 2006-Present
Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Specialist, ARCADIS, Durham, NC,
May 2000-January 2006
Environmental Specialist, TH&P, Johnson City, TN October 1995-May 2000
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, protected species surveys, and wetland delineation
Investigator James S Mason
Education Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colby College
Master of Science, Biology/Ecology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, June 2006 - Present
Coastal Waterbird Monitor, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Westport, MA, April
2005 - August 2005
Osprey Monitor, Project Osprey Watch, Martha's Vineyard, MA, May 2002 - August
2002
Coastal Waterbird Monitor, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Barnstable, MA, April
2001 - August 2001
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, protected species surveys, wetland delineation
Investigator Erica McLamb, Environmental Specialist
Education University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1998
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, July 2005-Present
Biologist, H W Lochner, Inc March 2001-October 2001
Fisheries Biologist, Saltwater, Inc December 1999-March 2001
Fish and Wildlife Technician, Camp LeJuene MCB June 1999-October 1999
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, wetland delineations
Investigator Gregory W Price
Education B A Biology, Appalachian State University
M S Biology, Appalachian State University
Certification Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
Experience Environmental Supervisor, NCDOT, May 2006 to present
Senior Biologist, Buck Engineering, December 2000 to May 2006
Water Quality Specialist, City of Durham Storm Water Services, July 1997 to
December 2000
Environmental Biologist, NC Division of Water Quality, October 1991 to June 1997
Environmental Technician, NC Division of Environmental Management, May 1990
to September 1991
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, wetland delineation
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F EASLEY
GOVERNOR
January 15, 2008
Memorandum to Hank Schwab, Project Planning Engineer
PDEA Bridge Unit
From Matt Haney, Environmental Specialist
Natural Environment Unit, Biological Surveys Group
LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject Freshwater mussel survey report for proposed replacement of bridge
No 124 over Reedy Pond Creek, Warren County on SR 1510 (Matt
Nelson Road), TIP # B-4835
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge No
No 124 over Reedy Pond Creek in Warren County on SR 1510 (TIP B-4835) Reedy
Pond Creek (listed as Reedy Creek on ArcMap) is located in the Tar-Pamlico River basin
From the project site, Reedy Pond Creek flows 5 5 miles until the confluence with Little
Fishing Creek
The dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and Tar River spinymussel
(Ellzptio steinstansana), both federally endangered, are listed by the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) as potentially occurring in Warren County The dwarf wedgemussel
and Tar River spinymussel occur in two river basins in NC the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico
River basins The dwarf wedge mussel inhabits creek and river areas with a slow to
moderate current and a sand, gravel, or muddy bottom The Tar River spinymussel lives
in relatively silt-free uncompacted gravel and/or coarse sand in fast-flowing, well
oxygenated stream reaches
Prior to conducting in-stream surveys, a review of the NC Natural Heritage
Program database was conducted (January 9, 2008) to determine if there were any records
of rare mussels within the proposed project study area or receiving waters Tlus review
indicated that there are no known occurrences of the federally protected dwarf
wedgemussel or Tar River spinymussel within the project study area or in Reedy
Pond Creek. The closest occurrence of the dwarf wedgemussel is in tributaries to
Fishing Creek, 34 river miles from the proposed project The closest occurrence of the
Tar River spinymussel is in Fishing Creek, 42 river miles from the proposed project
A mussel survey was conducted on December 3, 2007 by NCDOT biologists Jay
Mays (Permit No NC-2007-ES-133), Matt Haney, and Lance Fontaine Mussel surveys
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE 919-715-1334 or LOCATION
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 919-715-1335 PARKER LINCOLN BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2728 CAPITAL BLVD SUITE 240
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT UNIT FAX 919-715-5501 RALEIGH NC 27604
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598 WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG
were conducted from a point approximately 400 meters downstream of the project
crossing to a point approximately 100 meters upstream and totaled 15 person-hours The
survey was conducted by wading in the creek while using visual (bahscope) and tactile
methods to survey for mussels
The Reedy Pond Creek crossing at SR 1510 was 5-6 meters wide Reedy Pond
Creek contained runs, raffles and pool areas with unconsolidated substrate compactness
The substrate above and below the bridge consisted of silt, sand, clay, cobble, gravel, and
detritus The project crossing had a narrow buffer There was evidence of some
erosion/undercutting of the stream banks and land use consisted of timber, active pasture,
and rural land No mussels were found in 1.5-person hours of survey time. The
invasive clam, Corbicula fluminea was abundant
As a result of this survey as well as physical characteristics of the creek and a
review of historical data, it appears that the dwarf wedgemussel and Tar River
spinymussel do not exist in the project vicinity In summary, the biological conclusion
for both the dwarf wedgemussel and Tar River spinymussel for B4835 in Reedy
Pond Creek is "No Effect".
cc James Pflaum, Environmental Specialist, NEPMG