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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
April 6, 2009
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers A
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331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587 ® /APR 1 4 2009
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ATTN: Mr. John Thomas r IERa+rosANpsA WATER ??TM
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NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 for the proposed
replacement of Bridge No. 26 over Third Creek on SR 1003 in Davidson County,
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1003(32); Division 9; TIP No. B-4627
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No.
Bridge No. 26 over Third Creek on SR 1003. There will be 60 feet of temporary surface water
impacts (0.05 acres) for a temporary causeway.
Please see enclosed copies of the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN), storm water management
plan, permit drawings, and design plans for the above-referenced project. The Categorical
Exclusion (CE) was completed in August 2007 and the Right-of-Way Consultation was
completed in October 2008. Documents were distributed shortly thereafter. Additional copies
are available upon request.
This project calls for a letting date of January 19, 2010 and a review date of December 1, 2009.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPIVENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
NATURAL ENVIRONWNT UNIT
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEeSITE: N ..NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
4701 Atlantic Ave..
Suite 116
Raleigh, NC 27604

A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/pe/. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call James Pflaum at [phone].
Sincerely
\v Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
w/attachment
Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
W/o attachment (see website for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. S. P. Ivey, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Kent Boyer, DEO
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Ms. Pam Williams, PDEA
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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought fro
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Corps:

®Saction 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 33 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
® Yes ? No For the record only for Carps Permit:

? Yes ® No
If. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in4ieu
fee program. Y
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®No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replacment of Bridge No.26 over Third Creek on SR 1003
2b. County: Rowan
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Woodleaf
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 8-4627
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. not applicable
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
not applicable
3d. Street address: 4701 Atlantic Ave, Suite 116
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27604
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
5a.
Pond ID
number 5b.
Proposed use or

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Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
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5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No
if yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project: 33802.1.1, TIP No. B-4627 March 24, 2009
Rowan County
Hydraulics Project Manager: Tina Swiezy, P.E. (RK&K Engineers)
Marshal Clawson, P.E. (NCDOT Hydraulics Unit)
ROADWAY DESCRIPTION
The project consists of replacing Bridge #26 and improving the roadway bridge approaches in
Rowan County. The bridge is located on Cool Springs Road (SR1003) over Third Creek. The
overall length of the project is approximately 0.177 mi. The typical bridge section consists of two
12' lanes with 4' width shoulders. The project will be in standard right-of-way and not controlled
access. The drainage system consists of a grated inlet and side stormwater ditches.
Table 1- List of Stream Crossings in Project B4627
Site # Station Stream Name Drainage Proposed Structure
area
1 -L- 27+66.5 Third Creek 100.5 3-span 54" Pre-stressed
Sq.Mi. concrete Bridge
ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION
The project is located in the Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin. There are no buffer or stream rules and
regulations mandated by North Carolina Department of Natural Resources (NCDENR). Third fork
is classified as `C' in the NCDENR Division of Water Quality "Redbook". Class C designates
freshwater for secondary recreation, fishing, and aquatic life. There are no wetland sites along the
proposed project. The crossing lies in a ZONE AE on the FEMA flood maps no. 3710572400J,
preliminary May 30, 2007.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND MAJOR STRUCTURES
The primary goal of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is to prevent degradation of the state's
surface waters by the location, construction and operation of the highway system. BMPs are
activities, practices and procedures taken to prevent or reduce stormwater pollution and erosion to
the stream and its' banks. The BMPs that will be used on this project to reduce stormwater impacts
are riprap outlet pads. The following is a list of riprap outlet pads used on the project:
-L- 26+00 RT -L- 29+00 RT
Q10=1.2 cfs Q10=8.3cfs
V 10=0.94 ft/s V10=4.2 ft/s
MAJOR STRUCTURES
The bridge was lengthened and the number of spans reduced to minimize impacts to the existing
stream as well as minimize fill in surface water. The existing bridge is a 5-span concrete bridge,
with an interior bent in the center of the stream, while the proposed structure is a 3-span pre-stressed
concrete girder bridge with no interior bents in the water. The proposed deck drains are not directly
over the stream.
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LOCATION PROJECT: 33802.1.1 (134627)
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Rowan County
Bridge No. 26 on SR 1003 (Cool Springs Road)
over Third Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1003 (32)
State Project No. 8.2634201
W.B.S. No. 33802.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. 8-4627
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
S/
DATE
8/2107
DATE
rj?vregory J. 71iorpe, PhD.
14 Environmental Management Director
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch,
North Carolina Department of Transportation
John F. Sullivan III, PE
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration

Rowan County
Bridge No. 26 on SR 1003 (Cool Springs Road)
over Third Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1003 (32)
State Project No. 8.2634201
W.B.S. No. 33802.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4627
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
July 2007
Document Prepared By:
MA Engineering Consultants, Inc.
598 East Chatham Street, Suite 137
Cary, NC 27511
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For the North Carolina Department of Transportation:
Pamela R. Williams
Bridge Project Planning Engineer
Joh L. Williams, PE
Bridge Project Engineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch

PROTECT COMMITMENTS
Rowan County
Bridge No. 26 on SR 1003 (Cool Springs Road)
over Third Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1003 (32)
State Project No. 8.2634201
W.B.S. No. 33802.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4627
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Division Nine Construction, Resident Engineer's Office - Offsite Detour
In order to have time to adequately reroute school buses, Rowan-Salisbury School System will
be contacted at [phone] at least one month prior to road closure.
Rowan County Emergency Services will be contacted at [phone] at least one month
prior to road closure to make the necessary temporary reassignments to primary response
units.
Leng ft ofConstvction
Division 9 Construction, Resident Engineees.Office and Roadway Design Unit
In order to address specific requests from the School Transportation Director for Rowan-
Salisbury School System, NCDOT will set the contract to achieve minimum reasonable road
closure time.
Bicycle Accommodations
Roadway Design
Bicycle accommodations will be provided.
During the final design phase, the Roadway Design Unit will investigate minimizing impacts to
the property in the SE quadrant.
Categorical Exclusion B-4627
July 26, 2007
Green Sheet
Page 1 of 1
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Rowan County
Bridge No. 26 on SR 1003 (Cool Springs Road)
over Third Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1003 (32)
State Project No. 8.2634201
W.B.S. No. 33802.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4627
INTRODUCTION: The replacement of Bridge No. 26 is included in the 2007-2013 North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and in
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".
1.
II.
PURPOSE AND NEED STATEMENT
The NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicated the bridge has a sufficiency
rating of 36.3 out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered
structurally deficient due to the substructure condition rating of 4 out of a possible 9
according to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards and therefore eligible
for FHWA's Highway Bridge Replacement Program. This low rating can be attributed to
the presence of open longitudinal cracks on the caps, vertical cracks in the columns, as
well as the large areas of delaminated and spalled concrete on both the columns and
caps.
The posted weight limit on the bridge is down to 32 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers
(TTS ). By comparison, a new bridge would be designed for 45 tons TTST and for 25
tons for single vehicles (SV).
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Bridge No. 26 is located on SR 1003 in Rowan County over Third Creek. SR 1003 is
classified as Rural Minor Collector in the Statewide Functional Classification System.
Bridge No. 26 was constructed in 1947. The existing structure is a two-lane, five-span
bridge with an overall length of 225.5 ft. and a clear roadway width of 24.1 ft. The
bridge superstructure consists of a reinforced concrete deck with an asphalt wearing
surface on I-beams. The substructure consists of reinforced concrete post and beam
bents with one reinforced concrete spill-through end bent and one reinforced concrete
cap with steel piles end bent. There is no posted speed limit in the vicinity of this bridge,
therefore the statutory speed of 55 mph applies. The approach roadway for Bridge
No. 26 is a two-lane 19.0 ft. wide road with 4-foot grassed shoulders.
The creek bed to roadway crown point height is 34.0 ft. and the normal depth of Third
Creek is 5.0 ft.
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existing bridge. A minimum gradient of 0.3% will be utilized to facilitate deck drainage
and deck drains should not be placed over the stream channel.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
Alternative 1(Preferred)
Alternative 1 proposes to construct the bridge at the existing location while utilizing an
off-site detour for traffic during construction. The proposed structure length is
approximately 230 ft. The skew angle of the structure would be approximately 800.
NCDOT Guidelines for Evaluation of Offsite Detours for Bride Replacement 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 1985 (Hart Rd.), SR 1984 (Needmore Rd.), and NC 801. Although
SR 1003 (Depot Road) would shorten the detour, it is a gravel road and cannot
accommodate the required volume of traffic. In addition, the majority of traffic on Cool
Springs Road is through traffic. Therefore, Depot Road would not be practical as part of
the off-site detour. The detour for the average road user would result in 6.4 minutes
additional travel time (4.75 miles additional travel). Anticipated construction time is
eleven months.
Based on the Guidelines, the criteria above indicate that the preference of an offsite
detour but with now stronger evaluation of other project variables. In this case, Rowan
County Emergency Services along with Rowan-Salisbury School System's Transportation
Department has indicated that an off-site detour is acceptable. NCDOT Division 9 has
indicated that the condition of all roads, bridges and intersections along the detour are
acceptable without improvement and concur with the use of the detour.
Alternative 2
Alternative 2 proposes to construct the bridge along a new alignment located
approximately 45 ft. to the north of the existing roadway while maintaining traffic on the
existing roadway. The proposed bridge will be approximately 230 ft. long and skew
angle of the structure would be approximately 800. In order to relocate the new bridge
north of the existing bridge, the curve on the eastern bridge approach is sharper than
the existing curve. This curve would provide an operating speed of 35 mph. Anticipated
construction time is eighteen months.
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 proposes to replace the existing bridge while maintaining traffic on a
temporary on-site detour. The proposed bridge would be approximately 230 ft. long
with a skew angle of approximately 800. The on-site detour would require the
construction of a temporary detour bridge which is approximately 180 ft. long.
Anticipated construction time is eighteen months.
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IV.
V.
ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs, based on 2007 prices, are shown in Table 1:
Table 1: Estimated Costs
e no rest ential or business relocations.
Alternative
( )
Preferred) Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Structure Removal (existing) 93,000 93,000 93,000
Structure ( roposed) 924,000 961,000 924,000
Temporary Detour Bridge 0 0 325,000
Roadway Approaches 368,000 520,000 548,000
Miscellaneous and Mobilization 318,000 391,000 448,000
Engineering and Contingencies 297,000 335,000 362,000
ROW/Const. Easements 148,000 53,000 152,000
Utilities 38,000 28,000 35,000
TOTAL $ 2,186,000 $2,3381 ,000 $ 2
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
A. Physical Characteristics
1. Water Resources
Third Creek lies in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, within the NC Division of Water
Quality subbasin designated 03-07-06 and the U.S. Geological Survey 8-digit Hydrologic
Unit Code 03040102. Third Creek is the only water resource within the project study
area (PSA). Third Creek is a perennial stream that is approximately 40 feet wide with an
average depth of less than three feet.
Third Creek (DWQ Stream Index Number [12-108-20-4]) has been assigned a Best
Usage Classification of class "C" (suitable for aquatic life, secondary recreation). NC
Division of Water Quality has indicated that Third Creek has a use support rating of
Impaired , based on the monitored method. No waters classified as Water Supplies
(WS-I: undeveloped watershed, or WS-II: predominantly undeveloped watersheds),
High Quality Waters, or Outstanding Resource Waters occur within 1.0 mile of the
Project Study Area. There are currently no riparian buffer regulations for the Yadkin-Pee
Dee River Basin. Third Creek does not appear on the Final 2004 303(d) list. However,
Third Creek is a tributary of Fourth Creek which is within one mile of the project study
area and appears on the Final 303(d) list due to impaired biological integrity. Third
Creek comes to a confluence with Fourth Creek approximately 1 mile downstream of
Bridge No. 26. There are no jurisdictional wetlands in the project study area.
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2. Permits
This project may be processed as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) guidelines. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has made
available Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 (33 CFR 330) for CEs due to minimal impacts to
waters of the United States expected from bridge construction. The North Carolina Division
of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has made available a General 401 Water Quality Certification
for NWP 23 (GC 3403). If temporary structures are necessary for construction activities,
access fills, or dewatering of the site, then a NWP 33 (33 CFR 330) permit and the
associated General 401 Water Quality Certification (GC 3366) will be required.
3. Mitigation
In accordance with the "Memorandum of Agreement among the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Wilmington District" (MOA) July
22, 2003, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will be requested to provide off-site mitigation
if necessary, to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) compensatory mitigation
requirements of this project. Determination of final compensatory mitigation
requirements rests with the USACE.
4. Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T),
Proposed Endangered (PE), and Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under
provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have identified two threatened or endangered species
in Rowan County: the Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocepha/us) and Schweinitz s sunflower
(Helianthus schweinitzii).
Table 4: Federally Protected Species for Rowan rni.ntm

Common
Scientific
Federal -
State ----- ------
Habitat
Habitat
Biological
Name Name Status Status Requirements Present Conclusion
Vertebrates
Mature forests
Bald eagle Haliaeetus
leucocephalus T T near large bodies
of water; lakes
No
No Effect
and sounds
Vascular P lants
Schweinitz's Helianthus
E
E Open woods and
sunflower schweinitzii roadsides Yes No Effect
Notes: E - Endangered; T - Threatened.
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concrete abutments and reinforced concrete post and beam bents. The bridge will be
removed without dropping components into waters of the United States.
VI. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and 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 effect of their
undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted) on properties included in or
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and afford the Advisory
Council a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings.
Historic Architecture
A field study of the Area of Potential Effect (APE) was conducted on February 28,
2006. The APE is defined as the geographic area or areas within which an
undertaking or project may directly or indirectly cause alterations in the
character or use of historic properties. All structures within the APE were
photographed and reviewed by an NCDOT architectural historian and the staff at
the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO). At that meeting on March 14, 2006,
NCDOT and HPO agreed that there were no structures eligible for or. included on
the National Register of Historic Places within the APE. Therefore, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required. A copy of the concurrence form is
attached.
Archaeology
The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), in a memorandum dated October
24, 2005 recommended that "no archaeological investigation be conducted in
connection with this project." A copy of the SHPO memorandum is included in
the Appendix.
B. Community Impacts
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right of way acquisition
will be limited. No relocatees 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.
The studied route does not currently contain any bicycle accommodations nor is it
currently a designated bicycle route. However, this section of SR 1003 is on the Rowan
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no publicly owned recreational facilities, or wildlife and waterfowl refuges of national,
state, or local significance in the vicinity of the project.
An examination of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Groundwater Section and the North Carolina
Department of Human Resources, Solid Waste Management Section records by the
NCDOT GeoEnvironmental Section revealed no hazardous waste sites or groundwater
contamination incidents in the project area.
A field investigation by the NCDOT GeoEnvironmental Section and an examination of
records of DENR's Division of Waste Management, Underground Storage Tank Section,
revealed that no regulated underground storage tanks exist in the project study area.
Rowan County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program. Third Creek is in
a flood hazard area but is not included in a detailed FEMA flood study. NCDOT
Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the FEMA and local authorities in the final design
phase of the project to ensure compliance with applicable floodplain management
ordinances.
No geodetic monuments will be impacted during construction of this project.
VIII. COORDINATION AND AGENCY COMMENTS
NCDOT has sought input from the following agencies as a part of the project
development: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NC
Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, N.C Wildlife Resource
Commission, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, and the Rowan County
Planning Department.
The N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in standardized
letters provided a request that they prefer any replacement structure to be a spanning
structure.
Response: Bridge No. 26 will be replaced with a bridge.
In addition, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service requested a habitat assessment and survey
of any suitable habitat for the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower (Heiianthus
schweinitzii) and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) as well as the federal species of
concern, Georgia aster (symphyotrichum georgianum).
Response: The Georgia aster is not federally listed as and endangered or threatened
species and therefore is not afforded the protection of Section 7 and Section 9 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973. Michaux's sumac is not on the threatened and
endangered list for Rowan County, however a survey was performed on September 14,
2006 and no occurrence of this species exists at the project site. A survey for
Schweinitz's sunflower was performed on September 14, 2004, and no individuals were
observed. In addition, a search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)
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October 24, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Greg Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
NCDOT Division of Highways
FROM: Peter SandbeckI%,'e"+U CGOCb2d-k-
SUBJECT: Bridge No. 26, on SR 1003 over Third Creek, B-4627, Rowan County, ER05-2410
Thank you for your letter of September 5, 2005, concerting the above project
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and located the following structure of historical or
architectural importance within the general area of this project
File-Rice-Rutledge House (RW 1207), NE side of SR 1003, 0.4 miles E of junction with SR 1702
We recommend that a Department of Transportation architectural historian identify and evaluate any
structures over fifty years. of age within the project area, and report the findings to us.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area Based on our knowledge of the
area, 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 We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological
investigation be conducted in connection with this project
The above comments are trade pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above-referenced tracking number.
cc: Mary Pope Furr, NCDOT
Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT
Sol N. Blowt Strut, Raleigh NC 4617 Nod Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-4617
515 N. Blount Sne TWeigh NC. 4617 hail Senicc rrnter, Rnleigh NC 276994617
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CONCURRENCE FORM FOR PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR
THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 26 over Third Creek on SR 1003
On February 28, 2006 representatives of the
® North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) -
® Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
® North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (1fPO)
? Other
Reviewed the subject project at
? Scoping meeting
® Historic architectural resources photograph review session/consultation
? Other
All parties present agreed
? There are no properties over fifty years old within the project's area of potential effects.
® There are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criteria Consideration G within the
project's area of potential effects.
® There are properties over fifty years old within the project's Area of Pottmtial Effects (APE), but based on the
historical information available and the photographs of each property, the properties identified as 11 2 are
considered not eligible for the National Register and no farther evaluation of them is necessary.
® There are no National Register-listed or Study Listed properties within the project's area of potential effects.
® All properties greater than 50 years of age located in the APE have been considered at this consultation, and based
upon the above concurrence, all compliance for historic architecture with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a) has been completed for this project.
? There are no historic properties affected by this project, (Attach any notes or doaunentr as needed)
Signed:
FHWA, for the Division Administrator, or Federal Agency Date
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State Historic Preservation Officer Date
If a survey report is Premmd, a final copy of this form and the attached list will be included.

0 Michael F. Easley, Governor
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September 22, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT
FROM: Sue Homewood, NC Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
SUBJECT: Seeping Review of NCDOT's Proposed Bridge Replacement Projects:
B-4510, Forsyth County
B-3234, Rowan County
B-4627, Rowan County
B-4402, Alamance County
B-4498, Davidson County
B-4499, Davidson County
B-4622, Rockingham County
In reply to your correspondence dated September 5, 2005 in which you requested comments for the above referenced
projects, the NC Division of Water Quality offers the following comments:
1. Project-Specific Comments
B-4510, Bridge No. 368 on SR 2643 over I-40 Business, Forsyth County
Adjacent unnamed tributaries drain to Smith'Creek and Abbotts'Creek which are both WS-III Waters of the State.
DWQ has no specific comments regarding this project.
B-3234, Bridge No. 78 on SR 1949 over an unnamed tributary to Fourth Creek, Rowan County
Fourth Creek and its tributaries in this area are classified as C Waters of the State. The section of Fourth Creek that
the unnamed tributary drains to is on the DWQ 303(d) impaired waters list. DWQ requests that NCDOT utilize the
most stringent and protective erosion and sediment control practices available.
B-4627, Bridge No. 26 on SR 1003 over an Third Creek, Rowan County
Third Creek is a Class C Waters of the State. DWQ has no specific comments regarding this project.
B-4402, Bridge No. 7 on SR 1504 over Tickle Creek, Alamance County
Tickle Creek is a Class C, Nutrient Sensitive Waters of the State. DWQ has no specific comments regarding this
project.
N"o?` Caro ina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet h2o.encstale.nc.us Winston-Salem, NC 27107 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
® Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
September 22, 2005
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9. Sedimentation and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented prior to
any ground disturbing activities. Structures should be maintained regularly, especially following rainfall
events.
10. Bare soil should be stabilized through vegetation or other means as quickly as feasible to prevent sedimentation
of water resources.
11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area. Sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams, or other diversion structures should be used where possible to prevent excavation in flowing water.
12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This equipment should be
inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. .
III. General Comments if Replacing the Bridge with a Culvert
1.. The culvert must be designed to allow for aquatic life and fish passage. Generally, the culvert or pipe invert
should be buried at least 1 foot below the natural streambed (measured from the natural thalweg depth). If
multiple barrels are required, barrels other than the base flow barrel(s) should be placed on or near stream
bankfull or floodplain bench elevation. These should be reconnected to floodplain benches as appropriate.
Sufficient water depth should be provided in the base flow barrel during low flows to accommodate fish
movement. If culverts are longer than 40-50 linear feet, alternating or notched baffles should be installed in a
manner that mimics existing stream pattern. This should enhance aquatic life passage: 1) by depositing
sediments in the barrel, 2) by maintaining channel depth and flow regimes, and 3) by providing resting places
for.fish and other aquatic organisms. In essence, the base flow barrel(s) should provide a continuum of water
depth and channel width without substantial modifications of velocity.
2. If multiple pipes or cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be designed to remain dry during normal
flows to allow for wildlife passage.
3. Culverts or pipes should be situated along the existing channel alignment whenever possible to avoid channel
realignment. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet
end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased
maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
4. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be professionally designed, sized, and
installed.
In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road closure is
not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing
and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old'structure should be removed
and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed down to the natural
ground elevation. The area should be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. Tall fescue should not be
used in riparian areas. If the area that is reclaimed was previously wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands.
If successful, the site may be used as wetland mitigation for the subject project or other projects in the watershed.