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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPAR'T1V~NT OF TRANSPORT~ITION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
January 25, 2007
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
ATTENTION: Mr. Bill Biddlecome
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Revision to the Nationwide 23 and 33 Permit Application and Modification
Request for the 401 Certification for the Replacement of Bridge No. 82 over
Marsh Swamp on NC 561; Halifax County; TIP Project B-3853; Federal Aid
Project No. BRSTP-561(1); State Project No.8.1301901; WBS 33000.1.1.
Reference: NCDOT permit application dated October 18, 2006.
NCDWQ 401 Certification # 20061693, dated November 22, 2006.
The following revision/modification request for the subject project is being submitted for your
approval:
The application originally stated an anadromous fish moratorium from February 15 to June 15
would be adhered to. This was taken from the project commitments in the Categorical Exclusion.
However, in the October 8, 2001 correspondence, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission had no comment regarding a moratorium for anadromous fish (see attached).
Therefore, a moratorium is not required for this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Chris Underwood at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH W ILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

W/attachment:
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (5 Copies)
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler. NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Richard E. Greene, P.E., Division 4 Engineer
Mr. Jamie Guerrero, Division 4 Environmental Officer
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Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P.E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Mark Pierce, P.E., PDEA
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North Carolina'~ild~ife l~es~urces Corr~~nission ®_
Cbarles l<. Fullwood, F..xrcutivc Director
TO: Yvonne G. G. Howell, PE ~ . ;,
Earth Tech
FROM: navid cox, Highwa}~Project ~~ in r
Habitat Conservation Prograzta
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SUBJECT: NCDOT Bridge Replazoment5 in .Granville, ~ialifax, Vance, and Wake counties
of North Carolina. TIP Nos..B-3643, B-3644, B-3645, B-3G53, B-3853, B-3702,
8-3915,13-3521, B-3523, 8-3530, B-3703, B-3704, B-3705, B-3917, acid B-3918.
Biologists witi, the N. C. Wildlife Regdurces Corn~n:ission {NCWRC) have reviewed the
information provided and have the following pr®lim~in;uy icornments on the subject project. Our
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act
(42 U.S.C:. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (4a Stat. 401, as amended; lb
U.S.G. GGi-GG7dj.
On bridge replacement proj~,cts of this scope.our 5taudard recommendations are as
follows:
1. We generally prefer spanning structures. Spannin:~ structures usually do not require
work within the strcatn azld~do not require,atream channel realignment. 1'he horizontal
and vertical clearances provided by bridges. a1lrws for human and wildlife passage
beneath the structure, does not bloelrfish•passage, and does not block navigation by
canoeists and boaters.
Z. Bridge clock drains should not discharge directly into the stream.
3. Live cgncrete should not be allowed to contact the wafer in or entering into the stream.
4. If possible, bridge supports (bents} should not h~ placed in the strean.
S. If temporary access roads or detours are r.~astrtleted, they should be removed back to
original grc~~.~nd elevations immediately upon the completion of the project. Disturbed
areas should be seeded or• tnu'tched to stabilize the sail and native tree species sJlould
be ptanted with a spacing of not more than 20'x10'. If possible, when Ltsia~ tcmporar~
structures the azca should be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain
Mailing Address: Division of Inlan.c? Fisheries • 1721 Mail Se~zice C:entcr • ltaleig}i, NC 72 ~ --~ '
Tclcpliot~e: (919! 733-3633 exc. 2.91 • Fu; [phone]

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saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or othe mechanized equipment and leaving tine stumps and
root rnat i2~lact, sllows the ama to, revegetate nahtrally and minimizes disturbed soil.
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6. A clear bank (riprap freed area of at.least~ 10 feet should remain on each side oC the
steam underneath the bridge.
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7. In trout waters, the N.C. ;~1Vildlife Resources GAmmission reviews all U.S. Rtzny
Corps of Engine9rs nationwide. atld general _`40~t' permits. We have the option of
requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and we can
recommend that the projbct require an individu,~l `404' permit.
o°. !n streams that contain tl'tT:eatonecl or endangered .,pecies, NCDOT biologist Mr. Tim
Savidge should be notified. Special measures to protect these sensitive species maybe
required. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for
information on requirements of thr~ Endaagerec~~Species Act as it relates to the project.
9. In streanns that are used by anadromaus.f sh, the NCDOT official policy entitled
"Stream Crossing Guidelines for t~tiadromous Fish Passage (May 12, 1997)" should
be followed. ~ :.; ;,;' ,
10. Ili arca5 with significant. fisheries for siu .Fish, aPasonal exc]usions may also be
recomtncnded. ~. ' ; r. ' ~:
11. Sedimentation and erosion control meaauirs sufficient to protect aquatic resources
must be implemented prior to eny;grauinci.distuz.bing activities. Sn-uctures should be
maintained regularly, especially fo'tlowiiag rainzoll events.
12. Temporary or permanent i.~erba,ceau~,yegecetion should be planted on all bare soil
within ] 5 days of gmund disturbing activities to provide long~tenn erosion control.
13. All work in or adjacent to st:eam~~vaters should be conducted in a drywork area.
Sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, or.othirr diversion structures should be used
where possible to praverit excavation in flawing water.
]~. Heavy equ:piuent should be operated fl~ain the ,bank rather than in stream channels in
order to minunize sedimcmt`gtion and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into streams. '.
15. Only clean, sediment-free rock should be aced ass temporary fill (causeways), and
should be removed without exces~ivp dsfiuba~s;~ of the natwal scream bottom when
construction is completed.. .
16. During subsurface investigations equiprneat should be inspected daily and
maintained to prevent cot~.tartination of s~.~rfare ~usaters from leaking !'eels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids, ar other. toxic ma:;erials.. _
If corrugated metal pipe arches, rainfon;ed.roncrete pipes, or concrete box culverts are
used:
The culvert must be designed to allow for fish pas ;age. General]y, this means that the
culvert or pipe invert is buried at lust 1: fo1~t below the natural stream bed. If
mullip}e cells rue required the socoud aud/c~r third calls should be placed so that their
bottoms arc at stream bankful stage (similar tt+ Lyonsfield design). This could be

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accomplished by constrii~ting a lodv sill on the ppstream end of the other cells that
will divert low flows to r~uaother Gell.''Thi~~ will sallow sufficient water depth in the
culvert or pipe during normal flozva to acc.oattstodate fish movements. If culverts arc
long, notohed baffles should be placed in reinforced concrete box culverts at I S foot
intervals to allow for the collection of sediments in the culver<, to reduce flow
velocities, and to provide resting~lace~ for u3-~t and other aquatic organisms moving
through the structurz.
2. If multiple pipes or cells a*e used,: at toast ana pipe or box should be designed to
remain dry during normal flows to allow for wildlife passage.
3. Culverts or pipes should be situated so that no channel realignment or widening is
required. Widening of ttie atreara charuael at thF inlet or outlet of structures usually
causes a decrease in water velosrity ez3usitig, sediment deposition that will require future
maintenance. ;,,.
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4. R.iprap should not be placed on the strefuri 'oed. .
In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location
with road closure, Tf road closure is .not feasi~lo,;a~ ternportvy detour should be designed and
located to avoid. wetland impacts, minimize the•~need for cEoaring and to avoid destabilizing
stream banks. If the sttvcture will boon a new ~ligrunsjnt, thy: old structure should be retnovcd
artd the approach .fills removed from ttie 100-year floaciplain. Approach f lls should be removed
down to the natural ground elevation, the ate;a.shoul3 . sts~bilized with grass and planted with
native tree species. If the area that i~ roclaim~~~,.wes previ~~usly wetlands, NCDOT should restor
tilt a!'va to~vi-ti~ttcis. lf~, r1~e rite m.3;~:-be ua:.:i as w;; an mtttgatton or the subject
project or other projects in the watersh;ai: '
Project speci;ic comr~ients: "
1. B-3543 -Granville County-Bridg~n Nc. 7?~~ovei•~'iatch~ers Run. Standard comments apply.
We are not aware of any threatened of entlangerP~. species in the project vicituty,
2. B-3644 -Granville County -Bridge No. 226 over.Knag. of Reeds Creek. NCDOT should be
aware that ~NCWRC has designated NCW~{C'~ant~lane~~s;in the vicinity of this bridge.
impacts to gameland properties should be ~avo3ded. There are also records of state listed
mussels upstream of the project. ?'herefore, `due. to. the potential for impacts to listed species
we request that NCDOT perform' a rrtussel survey prior to the construction of this hridgc.
3. B-364 -Granville County-Bridge No.::Ot over Little~~Grass~ Creek. Standard comments
apply. We arc not aware of any tbxeatenesl o.f endangered species in the project vicinity.
4. B-3653 - Hali Fax County - Bridle No. 162 over d~ttock: yotte Creek. Duc io the potential for
anadromous fish at this location, iVCDC,IT sl-n~~~a~.1d Flase~y Follow the "Scream Grossing
Guidelines Ior Anadromous Fish 1~assage". Tnit- in!.luc'te€ art in-water work moratorium fror.,l
February 15 to June I 5, We are not awer~.mf'a~.y krseat~ried of endangered species in the
project vicinity. Standard comme*tte apply., ;. •
5. B-3853 -Halifax County - Bridg: No, 82 over iVacsh swamp. Standard comments apply.
We are not aware of any threatened of endangered specie;, in the project vicinity.

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• ~,: 6. B-3702 -Vance County -Bridge No 19'over Flat Creek. 5tanderd comments apply. We
are not aware ~f. any threatened of endangered species•in the project vicinity.
7. B-3915 •• Vance Couni Bri ~ e No. 2 over~Flat Creek. Standard comments a l We
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are not aware of any threatened of enda~gared species in the project vicinity,
8. B-3521-Wake County -Bridge No 27~ overMiddle t3reek. Due to the potential for
anadromous fish at this locations NCDO`T should closely follow the "Stream Crossing
Guidelines for Anadromous Fistt PasaagA", :This includes an in-water work moratorium from
February 15 to June 1 S, There ate also records of state listed mussels upstream of the
project. Therefore, due to the p.pteatial for imp~;ts to.;isted species we request that NCDOT
perforn~ a mussel survey prior try the constraetic~r~ of shin bridge. Standazd comments apply.
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9. B-3523 -Wake County -Brides loTo. 52S'over ~~~
..~vift l~reek. Standard comments apply. We
are not aware of any threatened of endangered species in the project vicinity.
10. B-3530 -Wake County- Bridge No. 17'4•over F1;uffala,Creek, Standard comments a 1 .
We are not aware of any threatc~,ned of endangered species ~ the project vicinity, pp y
11. B-3703 -Wake County - Bridge~No. 31 ~ over lVtiddJ(e<+•~C
listed mussels upstream of the projxt. Therefore, due to the potentialafor impa is loslisled
species we request that NCDOT perform:a mussel stitvty prior to the construction of this
bridge. Standard comments apply.
12. B-3704 -Wake County -- Bride N~,. I08~ a~~ai Lpwer Brurtons Creek. Standard comments
apply. We are not aware of any'threatenod ag~,langa, F~ species in the project vicinity.
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13. B-3 705 -Wake County - fridge No. 1'15.~~ve,' ;'r~~iths• C~: 3ok. Standard comments apply.
We are not aware of any threatenxt of ea~ahgP.iet~ speeies in the project vicinity.
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y - Dii1 c No. 31 I over La[~c Wheeler (Swift Creek). Standard
comments apply. We are not aware of any,tbreatem~.ofendangered species in the project
vicinity. ,
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15. B-391 S -Wake County-Bridge.Na.,12T4~ver Tom Cree.3c. Standard comments apply. We
are not aware of any threatened of eadaa$ered species iii; the project vicinity.
We request that NCDOT routinely muimzo `adyersc"impacts to fish and wildlife
resources in the vicinty of bridge replacements. Tbc Iy'CV0'I' should install and maintain
sedimentation control measures tbrou~out the life'•of the project and prevent wet concrete from
contacting water in or entering into these streaan~:~Re;~iacement of bndges with spanning
structures of some type, as opposed tzy pipe or bb~t culverts, is secortunended in most cases.
Spanning structures allow wildlife passage alor~~str~embarlk,~, reducing habitat fragmentation
and vehicle related mortality at highway crosexugs, _ ;., ;
If you need further assistance or iafarmation sin s~C~'~t; concerns regarding brid e
replacements, please contact me at (9.19) 528_98$6, -'Thanik ~yf„s gor the opportunit}, to rev ew and
comment on these projects. , ~ .
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