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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
April 7, 2020
J. ERIC BOYETTE
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit 3, and Section 401 Water Quality
Certification for the Proposed Replacement of Bridge #57 on SR-1248
(Southfork Road), Lincoln County
Dear Mrs. Hood:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has replaced a deteriorating six span
330' long by 28' wide bridge with a new four span 332' long by 33' wide bridge on SR 1248
(Southfork Road) in Lincoln County. During construction temporary rip rap was placed in South
Fork Catawba river for construction of the piers. As the South Fork commonly does after a rain
event, water levels rose significantly, and the rip rap was submerged. After the water level
receded the rip rap was silt/sanded in. During a site visit with DWR and NCDOT the decision
was made to leave the rip rap in place because of the stabilization it provided. It was also
discussed for NCDOT to notify DWR after the completion of construction of the total length of
rip rap left in place. NCDOT placed a total length of 65 feet of permanent rip rap along both
banks under Bridge #57 for stabilization. The bridge spans South Fork Catawba river which is
classified as Class WS-IV waters by the Division of Water Resources. All Best Management
Practices were utilized during the course of the project.
The Division 12 Environmental Office completed a natural resources technical memorandum
addressing the threatened/endangered species and jurisdictional areas on April 21, 2017 for
bridge 57 on SR-1248 and surrounding area (attached).
NCDOT recommended a finding of "no effect" for historic sites (NCDOT Cultural Resources
Review — Internal Tracking No. 16-11-0010).
The project area is not located within''/2 mile of any critical watershed area. SR 1248 is not a rural
or urban arterial; therefore, hazardous spill basins are not required. Enclosed is the hazardous
spill basin checklist.
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION 12 OFFICE
P O BOX 47
SHELBY . 28151-0047
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: ncdot.gov
Location:
1710 E. MARION ST.
SHELBY NC, 28152

SR 1248, Lincoln County
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I have enclosed plan sheets, location maps, and other documentation relative to the project.
Project information for the 401 Automated Payment Procedure is as follows:
• Work order number: 150455-55120005-17BP. 12.R. 104
• TIP#: NA
• Project Category: $240.00 Fee
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at [phone]. Thank
you for your time and consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Mark Stafford, P.E.
Division Engineer
Twelfth Division
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Jeff Wyatt
Division 12 Environmental Specialist