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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment XWA
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Division of Water Quality
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 29, 1999
MEMORANDUM
To: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager, NCDOT, Project Development & Environmental Analysis
From: John E. Hennessy, NC Division of Water Quality
Subject: Water Quality Checklist for Bridge Replacement Projects
Reference your correspondence dated March 18, 1999, in which you requested scoping comments for
bridge replacement state project number 8.196060 (TIP B-3480). Preliminary analysis of the project
reveals that the proposed bridge will span East Fork Tuckasegee River in the Little Tennessee River Basin.
The DWQ index number for the waterbody is 2-79-23-(7) and the stream is classified as WS-111B; Tr waters.
The Division of Water Quality requests that NCDOT consider the following environmental issues for the
proposed project:
A. DWQ requests that DOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in
Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0024) throughout design and construction of the project
for any area that drains to streams having WS (Water Supply), ORW (Outstanding Resource Water),
HQW (High Quality Water), B (Bodv Contact), SA (Shellfish Water) or Tr (Trout Water)
classifications.
B. DWQ requests that bridges be replaced on the existing location with road closure, when practical. If
an on-site detour proves necessary, remediation measures in accordance with the NCDWQ
requirements for General 401 Certification 2726/Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary
Construction, Access and Dewatering) must be followed.
C. DWQ requests that hazardous spill catch basins be installed at any bridge crossing a stream classified
as HQW or WS (Water Supply). The number of catch basins installed should be determined by the
design of the bridge, so that runoff would enter said basin(s) rather than flowing directly into the
stream.
D. To the maximum extent practicable, DOT should not install the bridge bents in the creek.
E. Wetland impacts should be avoided (including sediment and erosion control structures/measures) to
the maximum extent practical. If this is not possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts
should be chosen. Mitigation for unavoidable impacts will be required by DWQ if impacts exceed
one acre. Smaller impacts may require mitigation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
F. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation will
be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow.
G. DWQ prefers replacement of bridles with bridges. If the new structure is to be a culvert, it should be
countersunk to allow unimpeded fish passage through the crossing.
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H. If foundation test borings are necessary; it should be noted in the document. Geotechnical work is
approved under General 401 Certification Number 3027/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey
Activities. Written concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers is required in designated mountain trout counties.
1. If the project is processed as a Categorical Exclusion, mitigation will be required if wetland impacts
exceed one acre, in accordance with DWQ Wetland Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(2) 1).
While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps is a useful office tool, their inherent inaccuracies
require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality
Certification requires appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and
designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information,
please contact John Hennessy at [phone].
cc: Gloria Putnam, NCDWQ
Melba McGee, NCDENR
Nancy Campanella, NCDOT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 18, 1999
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cyndi Bell
DWQ-DENR
4401 Reedy Creek Road
FROM: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager ??'?'?
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: NC 107, Replacement of Bridge No. 39 over East Fork
Tuckasegee, Jackson County, North Carolina, State Project
No. 8.1960601 (B-3480)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of Highways,
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, has retained the firm of Ralph
Whitehead Associates, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, to conduct planning, environmental and
engineering services and prepare a Planning Report/Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed
improvements on the subject project. As an integral part of this study, we are soliciting input
from agencies and individuals concerning the potential impacts of the proposed improvements on
any structure or feature within the project area and the impacts this project may have on the
social, economic, cultural, physical or biological conditions in the area. Attached is a location
map for your information and reference.
The proposed project is included in the Draft 2000-2006 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) as TIP No. B-3480. Right-of-Way acquisition is scheduled to begin in Fiscal
Year 2001 and construction in Fiscal Year 2002. The scope of the project consists of
replacement of the bridge at the same location. This replacement will result in safer traffic
operations. Rehabilitation of the existing structure does not appear to be a feasible option due to
its age and deteriorating condition. We anticipate that the structure will be replaced either on
existing location or new location to the west. An off-site detour is not available, therefore, traffic
will be maintained by an on-site detour if the bridge is replaced on existing location.
Alternatives that will be studied for the project include:
1. Do Nothing
2. Replace the existing structure on existing location
3. Replace the existing structure on new location. RW IE

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We are currently in the process of evaluating the environmental impacts associated with
the bridge replacement project. Please note that there will be no formal interagency scoping
meeting for this project. This letter, therefore, constitutes solicitation for scoping comments
related to the subject project. In order that we may fully evaluate the impacts of the proposed
project, it is requested that you respond in writing concerning any beneficial or adverse impacts
of the proposed project relating to the interest of your agency. For the study effort to stay on
schedule and for your input to be included, please respond by April 9, 1999.
Please direct your comments to:
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 2520
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTN: Ms. Nancy Campanella
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this project, please
contact Ms. Nancy Campanella, Project Engineer, Consultant Coordination Unit, NCDOT
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch at [phone], Ext. 262.
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OVER EAST FORK TUCKASEGEE
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STATE PROJECT No. 8.1960601 (6-3480)
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