20190352 Ver 1_Caldwell #115, Letter_20190320

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STATE O�' NORTN CAROLINA
DEPARTIV�N I''OF 7'RANSPQRTAT�ON
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Mr. Steve Kichefsl�.
U. S. Army Cor�s of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory �ield O�fice
151 Patton Avenu�, Room 20S
Ashe�ille, NC 28801-5006
JAMES H. TR.QGI�ON, !II
SECRE'iARY
Subject: Nationwide Perznit #�
Replace Brid�e �#115 on SR 13l 0 with New Bridge
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Project Nurnber: 17BP.11.R.X83 (DWR Permit Fee: �240)
Dear Mr. Kichefski:
T'he North Carolina Department of Transportation is scheduled to replace Bridge #115
with a new bridge at the sa�ne location. The existing tin�ber and steei structure is a twa
span bxidge b 1' lang by 28' wide and is structurally deficient. The propo�ed bridge is a
si�gle spaz� 70' lang by 36' wide. Please note that there is a UT popping up in the ditch
line adjacent ta the existing stz-uciure in the sautheast quadrant. This stream heads up
behind the proposed end bent locatzon so a spring bQx �rill be insiallec� ta carry this �rra�er
�o the relocated ditch iine. The bridge wi11 be stage constructed to inaintain traffic on-
site.
Stream impa�ts:
Statiot� Existing
1Vumber Structure �ize
61' lo�zg x 28'
Brid�e # 1� S wide brid�e
Pro�osed
Structure
Size
70' kong x 36'
wide bxid�e
Temparary
D�wai�eri�tg
(feet)
P:��rapl
Fill I�p.
(%et)
Tota1 �mpacts
at this Statian
(feef)
d9atling.4ddress.•
T�1C I7EPARTMSIVT Q� TRANSYO�TATION
DNiSiON ll
801 STATL.SViLLE ROAll
NORTH WII.KE5BOR0, NC 28659
30 (beyond
RR limits)
Perm. FiiVRiprap I�npacts =
66 fect
Telephone: (336) G67A11 l
Faz: (336} 6Ei7-454H
Custumer Service: l -877-3b8-4958
Website: www.ncdot.gov
66'
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Totai Pra3ect Ixnpac#s = 96
feet

Mr. Steve Kichefski
Caldwell #115
March 24, 20l 4
1 The riprap total here includes all ba.nk stabiliza�ion and bank hardening associated with
the new structure a�n.d x�iprap that is beyond t1�e footprint of th� existing structure and wi�ng
wa11s.
The replacement of the existing bridge with the proposed new bridge will arequire
temporary dewatering during riprap installation. Impervious dikes wili be canstructed
adjacent to the propased impact axeas to isalate �he wark areas. Any dirty water located
in�ide the cnnstruction areas will be pumped into a silt bag if necessary. Once the new
bank stabilization is in place, the impervious dikes will be rernov�d and preconstruction
streanabed elevations will be restared.
Consiruction of this project wi�ll require impacts to waters of the United States in the
Catawba River Basin. The e�isting bridge crosses Greasy Creek {Class: C) and is �aot
located in a traut watershed. Thi�s project does nat drain ta designated critical habita�.
This project was reviewed for the presence of tlireatened and endangered species in the
field and I have alsa inc�uded a query af t�e NCNHP database. Based on the project area
mapped with my request, the databa.se search indicates that there are no records for
threatened or endangered species, importatit natural communities, natuxal areas, or
conservation/managed areas within the propased project boundary. There will be
approximately 0.1 acres of tree cutting at the project location due to cut and fill work.
The NLEB is listed as a protected species in #his county but this bridge does nat fail
withi,n one of the red HUCs ideniified in the SLOPES spelled nut in the Nationwide
Perzx�it Regional Conditions. We do not anticipate any impact to any other federally
listed species.
Cuifural resource corri�liance work has bee� compieted. No archaeological resources or
historic properties will be affected by this project (see attached).
The project impacts are not significant in nature and should not remove or degrade
existing water quality uses. Stormwater wi�ll be rauted fhrough grass or rock lined
ditches, depenc�ing on Yhe ditch line slope. Pipe sizes used will be the minirnum
necessary to create a safe raadway. By utilizing �he erosion cantrol m�easures outlined in
the attachments to this application, downstream water quality standards will be protec#ed.
All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction.
By copy of tl�is electronic Ietter, it is requested that the Division of Waier Resources,
401/Wetlands Unrt, issue the appropriate permit for construction of this project. It is
requested that any comments related to the 401 certification be electronically forwarded
directly to zne with a capy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to begin canstructian as soon as possible. If further ix�ormatian is
required, please let me know. Your eariy review and cansideration will be appreciated.

Mr. Steve Kichefski
Caldwell # 115
Marck 20, 2019
Sincerely,
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Heath Slaugt�ter
Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: Amy Chapman, Division of Water Resources
Dave Wanucl�a, Divisian of Water Resources
JQe Laws, PE, Divi�ion Bridge Program Manager
Todd Hiatt, PE, Roadside Environmental Fieid Operations Engineer