R-3434

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Subject: Midway road meeting
From: Ken Averitte <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 17:09:12 -0400
To: Nikki Thomson <[e-mail]>
The limited note taking from last Tuesday, 8/31/04, at the Midway road
site/sinkholes.
Present were Dave Timpy, Mason Herndon, Susan Shelingoski, Pete
Colwell, Nikki Thomson and Ken A.
Prior to leaving the Midway store, Dave acknowledged that almost all the
complexes have now been considered "adjacent" through hydric soil
connections. Exceptions to this were complexes M,O, and Q.
first site visited was "M". consists of a series of ponded areas
surrounded by upland soils. Wet areas observed (seasonally(?) ponded)
are approx. 1 acre or less.
second site was "O". Smaller, more numerous depressions holding water,
from 20-60 feet across. A water line and fire hydrant are on the ROW at
this site. (You wanted to be reminded of that)
third site was "Q". This site is located near the end of Midway road at
the intersection. One of the larger depressions receives considerable
highway runoff. These are larger and deeper depressions than at any of
the other sites.
That's it.
Find any ticks?
also, we need to talk about modifications, or investigate some other way
to handle changes. I was in Wilmington today with Mason looking at a
project that will need about 100 sq. ft of rip-rap (at the high tide
mark) to prevent a headcut at a storm water discharge point. I think
this will require a mod. I need to get up to speed on that process.
Seems like a lot of paper for a very minor change. Dave wasn't there so
I didn't get his imput.
1 of 1 9/14/2004 5:13 PM
Based on an August 31, 2004 field meeting regarding jurisdiction of wetlands within the
project study area defined for the R-3434 Midway Road widening project, 22 wetlands
were determined to be isolated by the USACE. The USACE will not claim jurisdiction on
Wetland M, the Wetland O Series (18 wetlands), and the Wetland Q Complex (3
wetlands). These wetlands are all 'sinkhole' like ponded areas located in upland soils at
the northern end of the project study area. Hydrology within these areas fluctuates with
local rainfall and groundwater levels. Typically the wetlands will have ponded surface
water during winter and early spring. During summer months when the vegetation has
leafed out and precipitation declines, water levels drop and may totally disappear in the
smaller wetlands. These wetland communities may have limited water quality functions
but are often important breeding sites for amphibians.
Wetland M
Wetland M is a 1.06-acre non-riverine ponded wetland located on the east side of
Midway Road, south of Middle Swamp. The wetland lies in the interstream divide
between Middle Swamp and Half Hell Branch. Non-hydric upland soils (Goldsboro)
surround most of the wetland area. A second 'sinkhole' type wetland lies outside of the
project study area approximately 200 feet east of Wetland M in Baymeade soils.
Vegetation in Wetland M is dominated by red maple (Acer rubrum) and swamp tupelo
(Nyssa biflora) in the ponded areas with inkberry (Ilex glabra), doghobble (Leucothoe
axillaris), American holly (Ilex opaca), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), and netted
chain fern (Woodwardia areolata) around the edges. Water levels appear to fluctuate
from 1 to 2 feet deep during the winter and early spring to approximately 6 inches in the
center during drier months. The wetland has no surface water or hydric soil connection
to Section 404 Jurisdictional Waters.
Wetland M most closely resembles the 'Small Depression Pond' described by Schafale
and Weakley's Natural Communities of North Carolina. This wetland is similar to the
Wetland Q Complex in both size and species composition.

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Wetland O Complex
The Wetland O Complex consists of 17 small sinkhole wetlands located along Midway
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Road near US 17 Business. Wetlands 01-03 are located east of Midway Road and
Wetlands 04-018 are west of Midway Road. The wetlands are located in Goldsboro
and Norfolk non-hydric soils north of Middle Swamp. Diameters of the wetlands range
from 10 to 30 feet across. The total acreage for the series is 0.41 acres. Most of these
sinkholes are small depressions containing water stained leaves and very little i
vegetation. Water marks on trees indicate water levels of 1 to 2 feet deep during winter!
and early spring. The larger wetlands have greater water retention. Vegetation in some
of the smaller depressions consists of swamp tupelo and red maple around the $ j
perimeter with sporadic eastern marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris) and Carex spp. within
the depressions. Wetland 04 contains a large bald cypress as well as green ash'
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(Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and swamp tupelo. The surrounding upland forest is {
dominated by white oak (Quercus alba), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), red maple, tulip
poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), flowering dogwood (Corpus florida), American holly, and
horse sugar (Symplocos tinctoria). The hydrology and landscape position somewhat
resemble the 'Vernal Pools' described by Schafale and Weakley, but the vegetation is
quite different. None of the wetland areas in the O Complex have a surface water or
hydric soil connection to Section 404 Jurisdictional Waters.

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Wetland Q Complex
Wetlands Q1 through Q3 are la
rge non-riverine sinkhole wetlands located east of
Midway Road and south of US 1 7 Business. The wetlands are located on Goldsboro
soils north of Middle Swamp. The wetlands total 1.42 acres in size (0.37, 0.46, and 0.59
acres, respectively). Plant specie s within the ponded areas include water tupelo (Nyssa
aquatica), red maple, and swam p tupelo. Red maple and sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua) dominate the edges of the surface water. Fallow agricultural fields, are
located between the wetlands. These wetlands appear to hold standing water
throughout much of the year. Trees within the wetlands have watermarks two to three
feet above the surface water elevation at the time of the site visit. Wetland Q2 receives
stormwater runoff from the adjac ent roadway and therefore often has a higher water
level than Q1 or Q3. Small fish, possibly mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) were also
observed in these wetlands. The
Depression Pond' described by S Wetland Q Complex most closely resembles the 'Small
chafale and Weakley. There are no surface water or
hydric soil connections to Section 404 Jurisdictional Waters.

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Table 1. Isolated Wetlands within R-3434 Project Study Area
WETLAND SIZE LOCATION (NAD83 FEET) SOIL SERIES
M 1.06 2256850.658 109683.635 Goldsboro
01 0.11 2256476.455 111834.429 Goldsboro
02 0.01 2256518.347 111934.048 Goldsboro
03 < 0.01 2256286.652 112766.455 Goldsboro
04 0.03 2256008.314 111563.730 Norfolk
05 0.03 2255977.935 111904.160 Norfolk
06 0.03 2255914.404 112007.472 Norfolk
07 0.02 2255861.313 112093.493 Norfolk
08 0.07 2255717.288 111821.186 Norfolk
09 0.04 2255941.378 112119.338 Norfolk
010 0.01 2256218.288 112071.858 Norfolk
011 < 0.01 2256102.108 112212.232 Norfolk
012 0.01 2256095.329 112243.599 Norfolk
013 0.02 2256023.199 112307.068 Norfolk
014 0.02 2256075.719 112353.497 Goldsboro/Norfolk
015 < 0.01 2256118.912 112316.791 Norfolk
016 0.02 2256162.455 112293.403 Norfolk
017 0.01 2256153.286 112617.767 Goldsboro
Q1 0.37 2256342.792 113398.336 Goldsboro
Q2 0.46 2256145.445 113702.818 Goldsboro
Q3 0.59 2256332.142 113727.634 Goldsboro

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Project Name: R-3434 (WL-M) Nearest Road: Midway Road
County Brunswick Wetland Area: 1 acres Wetland Width feet
Name of evaluator: S Shelinaoski, C Myers Date 5/13/04
land Location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within Interstream divide
other cypress maple pond
Series Goldsboro loamy fine sand
-predominantly organic-humus, muck,
Or peat
-predominantly mineral - non-sandy
-predominantly sandy
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factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width >= 100 feet
Adjacent land use
(within % mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 60 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 40 %
impervious surface <1 %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) water tupelo
(2) giant cane
(3) red maple
Flooding and wetness
X semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
seasonally flooded or Inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
No evidence of flooding or
surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
X Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocasin Carolina Bay
Bog forest Other
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
Water storage 4 x 4.00 = 16
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0 x 4.00 = 0
Pollutant removal 4 x 5.00 20
Wildlife Habitat 3 x 2.00 6 ?
Aquatic life value 4 x 4.00 = 16 i = i i`i•'' :.:::::::::::..:.. :°: __:_
Recreation/Education x 1.00
* Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within s m e ups ream,
upslope, or radius
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/13/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Count : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: SS, CM State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: WETLAND M
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
N ssa a uatica T
Acer rubrum T
Woodwardia aereolata H
Arundinaria i antea H
Ilex o aca T
Ilex labra S
Leucothoe axillaris S

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 86%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ x ] Inundated
[ x ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ x ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
0-36 (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
At surface (in) [ x ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
At surface (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0 All 10YR 2/1 Black muck

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
[ x ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ x ] Sulfidic Odor
[ x ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ J Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
Appears to be inclusion in Goldsboro unit. Black muck - saturated. Hard to distinguish horizonation.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? = NO
Hvdric Soil Present? NO
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/13/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: SS, CM State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: UPLAND M
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Li uidambar st raciflua T FAC+ Osmunda cinnomomea H FACW+
Clethra alnifolia S FACW
Morella cerifera S FAC+
Liriodendron tuli ifera T FAC
Quercus michauxii T FACW-
Vaccinium co mbosum S FACW
Ilex o aca T FAC-
Pinus taeda T FAC
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ ] Inundated
[ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
0 (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
N/A (in) [ ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
> 12 (in) (J FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR 4/3 Fine sand loam
8-16 B 10YR 4/4 Loam sand
16+ C 10YR 5/3 Loam sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ J Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES ---jU H dric Soil Present? YES
Remarks:
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name: R-3434 (WL-O) Nearest Road: Midway Road
County Brunswick Wetland Area: acres Wetland Width 10-50 feet
Name of evaluator: P Colwell. N Daly Date 5/19/04
land Location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other pocket wetland (sinkhole)
Series Norfolk loamy fine sand
redominantly organic-humus, muck,
Or peat
redominantly mineral - non-sandy
redominantly sandy
raulic factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width >= 100 feet
N/A
Adjacent land use
(within % mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 85 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 10 %
impervious surface <5 %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) water tupelo
(2) loblolly pine
(3) red maple
Flooding and wetness
semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
X seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
No evidence of flooding or
surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocasin Carolina Bay
Bog forest X Other sinkhole wetland
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
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Water storage 1 x 4.00 = 4
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0 x 4.00 = 0
Pollutant removal 1 x 5.00 - 5 f'f
Wildlife Habitat 1 x 2.00 - 2
Aquatic life value 4 x 4.00 16
Recreation/Education x 1.00
* Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within s mi a ups ream,
upslope, or radius
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/18/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: PBC, NND State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: WETLAND O
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Ir ransect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (if needed, explain on reverse) YES l ot ID:
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
N ssa biflora T OBL
Pinus taeda T FAC
Acer rubrum T FAC
Carex s p. H -

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 100%
Remarks:
No herbs or shrubs present within wetlands
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ]Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ ] Inundated
[ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ x ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ x ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
Below 20 (in) [ x ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
20 (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Norfolk loamy fine sand, 2-6% Drainage Class: well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0 All 10YR 3/1 Clay loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ x ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Present? I = NO
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? W NO
Water marks on trees 12" above ground level
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/18/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: SS, CM State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: UPLAND O
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Quercus falcata T FACU- Woodwardia aereolata H OBL
Pinus taeda T FAC
Acer rubrum T FAC
Li uidambar st raciflua T FAC+
Persea borbonia S FACW
S m locos tinctoria S FAC
Ilex o aca S FAC-
Ma nolia vir iniana S FACW+
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 70%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage Primary Indicators:
( ] Aerial Photographs [ ] Inundated
[ ] Other [ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ ] Water Marks
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available [ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
FIELD OBSERVATIONS [ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
Depth of Free Water in Pit N/A (in) [ ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil 18 (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR 2/1 Fine sand loam
8-15 B 10YR 5/1 10YR 4/1 50/50 matrix Sand loam
15+ C 10YR 6/2 10YR 2/5 faint Loam sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES
H dric Soil Present? NO
Remarks:
WITLAND RATIP;G,WORKSHEF.T ;Fourthl VOW619
Project Name: R-3434 (WL-Q) Nearest Road: Midway Road
County Brunswick Wetland Area: acres Wetland Width 30 feet
Name of evaluator: P Colwell, N Daly Date 5/19/04
d Location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other
Series Goldsboro fine sandy loam
redominantly organic-humus, muck,
Or peat
redominantly mineral - non-sandy
redominantly sandy
raulic factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width >= 100 feet
N/A
Adjacent land use
(within '/z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 85 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 10 %
impervious surface < 5 %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) swamp tupelo
(2) red maple
(3) tupelo gum
Flooding and wetness
X semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
No evidence of flooding or
surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
X Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocasin Carolina Bay
Bog forest X Other sinkhole wetland
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
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Water storage 3 x 4.00 = 12
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0 x 4.00 = 0
Pollutant removal 1 x 5.00 - 5
Wildlife Habitat 1 x 2.00 - 2
Aquatic life value 3 x 4.00 12
Recreation/Education x 1.00 =
* Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 7 z mile ups ream,
upslope, or radius
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/19/04
Applicant/ Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: PBC, NND State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: WETLAND Q1-3
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES
IF Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
N ssa biflora T OBL
Salix ni ra S OBL
Acerrubrum T OBL
N ssa a uatica T OBL

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Ren
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ x ] Inundated
[ x ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ x ] Water Marks
[ x ] Drift Lines
[ x ] Sediment Deposits
[ x ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
At surface (in) [ x ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
N/A (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0+ 10YR 3/1 Silty clay loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ x ] Sulfidic Odor
[ x ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ x ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? = NO
Hvdric Soil Present? 11 NO
Remarks:
Gum swamp with water above the surface (depth = 5 feet)
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/19/04
Applicant/ Owner: NCDOT Count : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: PBC, NND State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: UPLAND Q1-3
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (if needed, explain on reverse) YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Li uidambar st raciflua T FAC+
Li ustrum sinense S FAC
Pinus taeda T FAC
Morella cerifera S FAC+
Festuca s p. H -
Albizia 'ulibrissin S -
Cam psis radicans V FAC
Arundiaria s p. H -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 70%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ ] Inundated
[ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
N/A (in) [ ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
N/A (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
[ ] Other (Explain in Remarks)
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 A 7.5YR 3/2 Silty loam
4-8 E 7.5YR 3/2 10YR 6/6 50/50 mixed matrix Clay loam
8-12 B 10YR 6/6 Loam clay

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ J Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? YES
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES
H dric Soil Present? YES
Remarks:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Division
September 14, 2004
SUBJECT: TIP Project No R-3434, Midway Road Improvements, Action ID 200300073.
Ms. Nicole Thompson WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
NCDENR-DWQ
Wetlands Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Ms. Thompson:
SEP Y 7 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Reference our field meeting on August 31, 2004 regarding the isolated wetlands that have
been identified along the corridor of TIP Project No. R-3434, Brunswick County, North
Carolina. The proposed project consists of widening Midway Road from NC 211 to US 17
Business and replacement of three existing bridges.
As you are aware, during the Corps verification on June 8-9, 2004 of the delineated
wetlands along the subject project it was determined that twenty-one isolated wetland sites
existed along the project corridor. A follow-up field meeting was held on August 31, 2004 to
further evaluate and document the characteristics of these isolated wetlands. It was found that
although each site exhibited wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation
Manual none of these sites are hydrologically connected to a navigable waters of the United
States. Thus, based on this information we have determined that twenty-one isolated wetland
sites exist along the subject project and that these sites are located outside of our jurisdiction
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). These isolated wetland sites are listed
below:
Table IA. Isolated Wetlands within R-3434 Project Study Area
(note: lat/long coordinates converted from state plane)
WETLAND SIZE LOCATION (NAD83 FEET) SOIL SERIES
M 1.06 -78.15217 34.04834 Goldsboro
01 0.11 -78.15335 34.05426 Goldsboro
02 0.01 -78.15320 34.05453 Goldsboro
03 < 0.01 -78.15395 34.05683 Goldsboro
04 0.03 -78.15490 34.05353 Norfolk
05 0.03 -78.15499 34.05446 Norfolk
06 0.03 -78.15520 34.05475 Norfolk
07 0.02 -78.15537 34.05499 Norfolk
08 0.07 -78.15585 34.05424 Norfolk
09 0.04 -78.15510 34.05506 Norfolk
010 0.01 -78.15419 34.05492 Norfolk
Oil < 0.01 -78.15457 34.05531 Norfolk
012 0.01 -78.15459 34.05539 Norfolk
013 0.02 -78.15483 34.05557 Norfolk
014 0.02 -78.15465 34.05570 Goldsboro/Norfolk
015 < 0.01 -78.15451 34.05559 Norfolk
016 0.02 -78.15437 34.05553 Norfolk
017 0.01 -78.15439 34.05642 Goldsboro
Q1 0.37 -78.15374 34.05856 Goldsboro
Q2 0.46 -78.15439 34.05940 Goldsboro
Q3 0.59 -78.15377 34.05947 Goldsboro
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a letter submitted by
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc dated September 7, 2004 provided additional information on
these sites. This information includes a map showing the location of all the sites, a detailed map
of each site, descriptions of each wetland community, ground photographs, jurisdictional wetland
data sheets (1987 Wetland Manual), soil surveys, and North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) wetland rating worksheets. This material is attached for your information.
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Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the Wilmington Field
Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
David L. Timpy
NCDOT Project Manager
Copies Furnished (without attachments):
Mr. John Hennessy
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Nat. Res.
Water Quality Division
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Mr. Ken Averitte
NCDENR-DWQ
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
N.C. Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Mr. Mason Herndon
Division Environmental Officer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division 3
124 Division Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO September 14, 2004
Regulatory Division
SUBJECT: TIP Project No R-3434, Midway Road Improvements, Action ID 200300073.
Ms. Nicole Thompson WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
NCDENR-DWQ
Wetlands Section SEP J i 200
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Dear Ms. Thompson:
Reference our field meeting on August 31, 2004 regarding the isolated wetlands that have
been identified along the corridor of TIP Project No. R-3434, Brunswick County, North
Carolina. The proposed project consists of widening Midway Road from NC 211 to US 17
Business and replacement of three existing bridges.
As you are aware, during the Corps verification on June 8-9, 2004 of the delineated
wetlands along the subject project it was determined that twenty-one isolated wetland sites
existed along the project corridor. A follow-up field meeting was held on August 31, 2004 to
further evaluate and document the characteristics of these isolated wetlands. It was found that
although each site exhibited wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation
Manual none of these sites are hydrologically connected to a navigable waters of the United
States. Thus, based on this information we have determined that twenty-one isolated wetland
sites exist along the subject project and that these sites are located outside of our jurisdiction
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). These isolated wetland sites are listed
below:
Table 1A. Isolated Wetlands within R-3434 Project Study Area
(note: lat/long coordinates converted from state plane)
WETLAND SIZE LOCATION (NAD83 FEET) SOIL SERIES
M 1.06 -78.15217 34.04834 Goldsboro
01 0.11 -78.15335 34.05426 Goldsboro
02 0.01 -78.15320 34.05453 Goldsboro
03 < 0.01 -78.15395 34.05683 Goldsboro
04 0.03 -78.15490 34.05353 Norfolk
05 0.03 -78.15499 34.05446 Norfolk
06 0.03 -78.15520 34.05475 Norfolk
07 0.02 -78.15537 34.05499 Norfolk
08 0.07 -78.15585 34.05424 Norfolk
09 0.04 -78.15510 34.05506 Norfolk
O10 0.01 -78.15419 34.05492 Norfolk
O11 < 0.01 -78.15457 34.05531 Norfolk
012 0.01 -78.15459 34.05539 Norfolk
013 0.02 -78.15483 34.05557 Norfolk
014 0.02 -78.15465 34.05570 Goldsboro/Norfolk
015 < 0.01 -78.15451 34.05559 Norfolk
016 0.02 -78.15437 34.05553 Norfolk
017 0.01 -78.15439 34.05642 Goldsboro
Q1 0.37 -78.15374 34.05856 Goldsboro
Q2 0.46 -78.15439 34.05940 Goldsboro
Q3 0.59 -78.15377 34.05947 Goldsboro
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a letter submitted by
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc dated September 7, 2004 provided additional information on
these sites. This information includes a map showing the location of all the sites, a detailed map
of each site, descriptions of each wetland community, ground photographs, jurisdictional wetland
data sheets (1987 Wetland Manual), soil surveys, and North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) wetland rating worksheets. This material is attached for your information.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the Wilmington Field
Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
David L. Timpy
NCDOT Project Manager
Copies Furnished (without attachments):
Mr. John Hennessy
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Nat. Res.
Water Quality Division
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Mr. Ken Averitte
NCDENR-DWQ
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
N.C. Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Mr. Mason Herndon
Division Environmental Officer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division 3
124 Division Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
801 Jones Franklin Road Suite 300
Raleigh NC 27606
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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September 7, 2004
Dave Timpy
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
69 Darlington Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28403

SEP 0 9 2004
1,111U,11. FLD. CS=C.
RE: R-3434 Stream and Wetland Verification and Isolated Wetland Calls
Dear Mr. Timpy:
Enclosed you will find the package you requested at our meeting on August 31 to
determine isolated wetlands along the R-3434 project corridor in Brunswick County. It
was determined that Wetland M, the Wetland O Complex, and the Wetland Q Complex
are isolated wetlands that are not connected to Section 404 Jurisdictional Waters. The
package includes a brief write up of these wetlands, photographs, wetland data forms,
and figures.
Please review this information and provide us with a letter confirming the isolated
wetland calls and the jurisdictional determination for the project. With the letter, please
provide us with the mitigation requirements for the intermittent streams.
Sincerely,
Stantec Consulting
Susan Shelingoski
Scientist, Natural Systems
cc. Brett Feulner
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Based on an August 31, 2004 field meeting regarding jurisdiction of wetlands within the
project study area defined for the R-3434 Midway Road widening project, 22 wetlands
were determined to be isolated by the USACE. The USACE will not claim jurisdiction on
Wetland M, the Wetland O Series (18 wetlands), and the Wetland Q Complex (3
wetlands). These wetlands are all 'sinkhole' like ponded areas located in upland soils at
the northern end of the project study area. Hydrology within these areas fluctuates with
local rainfall and groundwater levels. Typically the wetlands will have ponded surface
water during winter and early spring. During summer months when the vegetation has
leafed out and precipitation declines, water levels drop and may totally disappear in the
smaller wetlands. These wetland communities may have limited water quality functions
but are often important breeding sites for amphibians.
Wetland M
Wetland M is a 1.06-acre non-riverine ponded wetland located on the east side of
Midway Road, south of Middle Swamp. The wetland lies in the interstream divide
between Middle Swamp and Half Hell Branch. Non-hydric upland soils (Goldsboro)
surround most of the wetland area. A second 'sinkhole' type wetland lies outside of the
project study area approximately 200 feet east of Wetland M in Baymeade soils.
Vegetation in Wetland M is dominated by red maple (Acer rubrum) and swamp tupelo
(Nyssa biflora) in the ponded areas with inkberry (Ilex glabra), doghobble (Leucothoe
axillaris), American holly (Ilex opaca), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), and netted
chain fern (Woodwardia areolata) around the edges. Water levels appear to fluctuate
from 1 to 2 feet deep during the winter and early spring to approximately 6 inches in the
center during drier months. The wetland has no surface water or hydric soil connection
to Section 404 Jurisdictional Waters.
Wetland M most closely resembles the 'Small Depression Pond' described by Schafale
and Weakley's Natural Communities of North Carolina. This wetland is similar to the
Wetland Q Complex in both size and species composition.
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and Norfolk non-hydric soils north of Middle Swamp. Diameters of
from 10 to 30 feet across. The total acreage for the series is 0.41 a
sinkholes are small depressions containing water stained lea,
vegetation. Water marks on trees indicate water levels of 1 to 2 fee
and early spring. The larger wetlands have greater water retention
of the smaller depressions consists of swamp tupelo and red
perimeter with sporadic eastern marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris) al
the depressions. Wetland 04 contains a large bald cypress as
(Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and swamp tupelo. The surroundin
dominated by white oak (Quercus alba), loblolly pine (Pinus taec
poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), flowering dogwood (Corpus florida),
horse sugar (Symplocos tinctoria). The hydrology and landscape
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M 1.06 2256850.658 109683.635 Goldsboro
01 0.11 2256476.455 111834.429 Goldsboro
02 0.01 2256518.347 111934.048 Goldsboro
03 < 0.01 2256286.652 112766.455 Goldsboro
04 0.03 2256008.314 111563.730 Norfolk
05 0.03 2255977.935 111904.160 Norfolk
06 0.03 2255914.404 112007.472 Norfolk
07 0.02 2255861.313 112093.493 Norfolk
08 0.07 2255717.288 111821.186 Norfolk
09 0.04 2255941.378 112119.338 Norfolk
010 0.01 2256218.288 112071.858 Norfolk
011 < 0.01 2256102.108 112212.232 Norfolk
012 0.01 2256095.329 112243.599 Norfolk
013 0.02 2256023.199 112307.068 Norfolk
014 0.02 2256075.719 112353.497 Goldsboro/Norfolk
015 < 0.01 2256118.912 112316.791 Norfolk
016 0.02 2256162.455 112293.403 Norfolk
017 0.01 2256153.286 112617.767 Goldsboro
Q1 0.37 2256342.792 113398.336 Goldsboro
Q2 0.46 2256145.445 113702.818 Goldsboro
Q3 0.59 2256332.142 113727.634 Goldsboro
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County Brunswick Wetland Area: 1 acres Wetland Width feet
Name of evaluator: S Shelinaoski. C Myers Date 5/13/04
Location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other cypress maple pond
I Series Goldsboro loamy fine sand
X predominantly organic-humus, muck,
Or peat
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ditched or channelized
total wetland width >= 100 feet
Adjacent land use
(within % mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 60 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 40 %
impervious surface <1 %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) water tupelo
(2) -giant cane
(3) red maple
Flooding and wetness
X semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
No evidence of flooding or
surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
X Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocasin Carolina Bay
Bog forest Other
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
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Water storage 4 x 4.00 = 16
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0 x 4.00 = 0
Pollutant removal 4 * x 5.00 = 20
Wildlife Habitat 3 x 2.00 = 6
Aquatic life value 4 x 4.00 = 16
Recreation/Education x 1.00 =
* Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance with
upslope, or radius
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/13/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: SS, CM State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: WETLAND M
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Y Transect ID:
Is the area a otential Problem Area? if needed, explain on reverse Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
N ssa a uatica T
Acer rubrum T
Woodwardia aereolata H
Arundinaria i antea H
Ilex o aca T
Ilex /abra S
Leucothoe axillaris S

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 86%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ x ] Inundated
[ x ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ x ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
0-36 (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
At surface (in) [ x ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
At surface (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
[ ] Other (Explain in Remarks)
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0 All 10YR 2/1 Black muck

HYDRIC SOIL IND ICATORS:
[ x ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ x ] Sulfidic Odor
[ x ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
Appears to be inclusion in Goldsboro unit. Black muck - saturated. Hard to distinguish horizonation.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h is Vegetation Present? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? = NO
H dric Soil Present? NO
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/13/04
Applicant/ Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: SS, CM State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: UPLAND M
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? if needed, explain on reverse YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Li uidambar st raciflua T FAC+ Osmunda cinnomomea H FACW+
Clethra alnifolia S FACW
Morella cerifera S FAC+
Liriodendron tuli ifera T FAC
Quercus michauxii T FACW-
Vaccinium co mbosum S FACW
flex o pace T FAC-
Pinus taeda T FAC
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS I
Death of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ ] Inundated
[ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
0 (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
N/A (in) [ ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
> 12 (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR 4/3 Fine sand loam
8-16 B 10YR 4/4 Loam sand
16+ C 10YR 5/3 Loam sand

HYDRIC SOIL IND ICATORS:
[ j Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ J Reducing Conditions
Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[) High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h is Vegetation Present? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES
H dric Soil Present? YES
Remarks:
WETLAND?RATING WdkkK k - E* f Fourth Versia?n
Project Name: R-3434 (WL-0) Nearest Road: Midway Road
County Brunswick Wetland Area: acres Wetland Width 10-50 feet
Name of evaluator: P Colwell. N Daly Date 5/19/04
and Location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
Nithin interstream divide
other pocket wetland (sinkhole)
oil Series Norfolk loamy fine sand
predominantly organic-humus, muck,
Or peat
X predominantly mineral - non-sandy
predominantly sandy
raulic factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width >= 100 feet
N/A
Adjacent land use
(within'/2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 85 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 10 %
impervious surface <5 %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) water tupelo
(2) loblolly pine
(3) red maple
Flooding and wetness
semipermanentiy to permanently
flooded or inundated
X seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
No evidence of flooding or
surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocasin Carolina Bay
Bog forest X Other sinkhole wetland
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
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Water storage 1 x 4.00 = 4
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0 x 4.00 = 0
Pollutant removal 1 * x5.00=5
Wildlife Habitat 1 x 2.00 = 2
Aquatic life value 4 x 4.00 = 16
Recreation/Education x 1.00 =
* Add 1 point if In sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance with
upslope, or radius
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/18/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: PBC, NND State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: WETLAND O
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? If needed, explain on reverse YES Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
N ssa biflora T OBL
Pinus taeda T FAC
Acer rubrum T FAC
Carex s p. H -

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 100%a
Remarks:
No herbs or shrubs present within wetlands
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
I FIELD OBSERVATIONS I
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ ] Inundated
[ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ x ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ x ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
Below 20 (in) [ x ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
20 (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Norfolk loamy fine sand, 2-6% Drainage Class: well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0 All 10YR 3/1 Clay loam
-

HYDRIC SOIL IND ICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ x ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ J Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h is Vegetation Present? _E NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? E NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? M NO
H dric Soil Present? E NO
Remarks:
Water marks on trees 12" above ground level
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/18/04
Applicant/ Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: SS, CM State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? NO Community ID: UPLAND O
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES + Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (if needed, explain on reverse) YES + Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Quercus falcata T FACU- Woodwardia aereolata H OBL
Pinus taeda T FAC
Acer rubrum T FAC
Li uidambar st raciflua T FAC+
Persea borbonia S FACW
S m locos tinctoria S FAC
Ilex o aca S FAC-
Ma nolia vir iniana S FACW+
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 70%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATI
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ ] Inundated
[ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ ] Water Marks
[ ] Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
[ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
N/A (in) [ ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
18 (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR 2/1 Fine sand loam
8-15 B 10YR 5/1 10YR 411 50/50 matrix Sand loam
15+ C 10YR 6/2 10YR 2/5 faint Loam sand

HYDRIC SOIL IND ICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? (E .: NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES tt Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES `I{
H dric Soil Present? -FYF4 NO
Remarks:
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name: R-3434 (WL-Q) Nearest Road: Midway Road
County Brunswick Wetland Area: acres Wetland Width 30 feet
Name of evaluator: P Colwell, N Daly Date 5/19/04
nd Location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
X within interstream divide
other
oil Series Goldsboro fine sandy loam
redominantly organic-humus, muck,
Or peat
redominantly mineral - non-sandy
redominantly sandy
raulic factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width >= 100 feet
N/A
Adjacent land use
(within '/z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 85 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 10 %
impervious surface < 5 %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) swamp tupelo
(2) red maple
(3) tupelo gum
Flooding and wetness
X semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
No evidence of flooding or
surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
X Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocasin Carolina Bay
Bog forest X Other sinkhole wetland
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
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Water storage 3 x 4.00 = 12
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0 x 4.00 = 0
Pollutant removal 1 x 5.00 = 5
Wildlife Habitat 1 x 2.00 = 2
Aquatic life value 3 x 4.00 = 12
Recreation/Education x 1.00 =
* Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance with
upslope, or radius

in t/Z mile upstream,
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/19/04
Applicant/ Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: PBC, NND State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? 1=` NO Community ID: WETLAND Q1-3
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES t ` Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
N ssa biflora T OBL
Salix ni ra S OBL
Acerrubrum T OBL
N ssa a uafica T OBL

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
[ ] Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage
[ ] Aerial Photographs
[ ] Other
[ x ] No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water
of Free Water in Pit
Depth to Saturated Soil
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
[ x ] Inundated
[ x ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ x ] Water Marks
[ x j Drift Lines
[ x ] Sediment Deposits
[ x ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
At surface (in) [ x ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
N/A (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0+ 10YR 3/1 Silty clay loam

HYDRIC SOIL IND ICATORS:
[ ] Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ x ] Sulfidic Odor
[ x ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ x ] Reducing Conditions
x Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ ] Concretions
[ ] High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h tic Vegetation Present? r E? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? E NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? ] NO
Hvdric Soil Present? IF, NO
Remarks:
Gum swamp with water above the surface (depth = 5 feet)
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: R-3434 Date: 5/19/04
Applicant / Owner: NCDOT Coun : BRUNSWICK
Investigator: PBC, NND State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? r11=` NO Community ID: UPLAND Q1-3
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES ,t(- Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (if needed, explain on reverse) YES 'At Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Li uidambar st raciflua T FAC+
Li ustrum sinense S FAC
Pinus taeda T FAC
Morella cerifera S FAC+
Festuca s p. H -
Albizia 'ulibrissin S -
Cam psis radicans V FAC
Arundiaria s p. H -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC- : 70%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
[ ] Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
[ ) Stream, Lake, or Tide Guage Primary Indicators:
[ ] Aerial Photographs [ ] Inundated
[ ] Other [ ] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
[ ] Water Marks
[ x j No Recorded Data Available [) Drift Lines
[ ] Sediment Deposits
FIELD OBSERVATIONS [ ] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water N/A (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required)
[ ] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches
Depth of Free Water in Pit N/A (in) [ ] Water-stained Leaves
[ ] Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil N/A (in) [ ] FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: mod well
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudult Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO

Depth Horizon Matrix Color
inches Munsell Moist PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 A 7.5YR 3/2 Silty loam
4-8 E 7.5YR 3/2 10YR 6/6 50/50 mixed matrix Clay loam
8-12 B 10YR 6/6 Loam clay

HYDRIC SOIL IND ICATORS:
[ j Histosol
[ ] Histic Epipedon
[ ] Sulfidic Odor
[ ] Aquic Moisture Regime
[ ] Reducing Conditions
Gle ed or Low-Chroma Colors [ J Concretions
[ J High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
[ ] Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
[ ] Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
[ ] Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h is Vegetation Present? YES 4(1
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES JC Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES E'
H dric Soil Present? YES ,J(
Remarks:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 30, 2003
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MEMORANDUM TO: File FJAI f' )uu q
FROM: Stephen Greene, Project Development Engineer rx,?fE`? tl?%'? QTY; E?jfC?'
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Summary of Comments from Citizens' Informational Workshop
SR 1500 and SR 1401 in Brunswick County.
Federal Aid Project No. STP-1500(6)
State Project No. 8.2231801
TIP Project No. R-3434
The following is a summary of the comments that were received from the Citizens'
Informational workshop that was held on November 13, 2003 at the Brunswick County
Government Center. The summary is comprised of all of the comments received during the
thirty-day waiting period.
Forty-six individual comments and one group (representing 10 property owner
associations and 9000 residents) comment were received as input from the Citizens'
Informational Workshop, held on November 13, 2003, by the end of the thirty day
comment period. Of the total of forty-seven comments received to date, forty-five of
them were positive in nature.
The common thread of the positive comments is that Midway Road should be widened to
a four-lane facility. The overwhelming concerns about the project stem from two factors.
The first factor is with the impending construction of the Second Bridge to Oak Island,
which will be a four-lane facility, that traffic will be backed up during major events such
as hurricane evacuations or potential nuclear accident evacuations if it remains a two-lane
facility. Midway Road is considered to be the most direct and viable option for an
evacuation for a number of communities in Brunswick County (Oak Island, St. James,
Southport, Caswell, and Bald Head Island). The second factor is the concern for safety
on the existing facility. Numerous comments were made that the existing facility is
unsafe and that nothing short of constructing a four-lane facility will correct the problem.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.NCDOT.ORG/PLANNING
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27601
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The other suggestion that has been made is to relocate Midway Road to provide improved
access to the County Government Center.
There are suggestions for widening NC 211 to a four-lane facility, adding a cloverleaf at
the Second Bridge and NC 211 intersection, adding an overpass at the Second Bridge and
NC 211 intersection. There is also a suggestion for improving Antenna Farm Road and
connecting it to Midway Road.
Finally, there is a great emphasis on building the Second Bridge to Oak Island as soon as
possible, and not allowing any other project to slow it down.
The two comments that are not in full support of widening of Midway Road, both are in
favor of constructing an alternate road on a new location. One suggestion is to utilize NC
87 as the main route from NC 211 to US 17. This would involve building a four-lane
connector from NC 211 to NC 87 and improving NC 87. This suggestion stemmed from
the opinion that this proposed route would be a more direct route to the future
Wilmington Bypass. This also included the suggestion to widen Midway Road to a 26-
foot section (Two 12-foot lanes and 2-foot shoulders).
Concern was expressed on one comment about the damage to the environment,
cemeteries, and the cost of right of way associated with widening Midway Road. A road
built on new location with no improvements to Midway Road was suggested in this
comment.
Cc: Mr. Glenn W. Mumford, P.E. (Roadway Design)
Ms. Lisa Shapiro, P.E. (Roadway Design)
Mr. Jon Weathersbee (Roadway)
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E. (Statewide Planning)
Mr. H. Allen Pope, P.E. (Division 3)
Mr. Joe E. Blair, P.E. (Division 3)
Mr. Lanny T. Wilson (Board of Transportation)
Mr. Wayne C. Davis, Ph.D., P.E. (Statewide Planning)
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley (NC Department of Cultural Resources)
Mr. John Hennessy (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
Mr. Travis W. Wilson (NC Water Resources Commission)
Mr. Ron Lucas, P.E. (FHWA)
Mr. Dave Timpy (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Mr. Gary Jordan (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
Mr. Christopher Militscher (US Environmental Protection Agency)
Mr. David Sandifer (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners)
Ms. May Moore (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners)
Mr. Don Eggert (Cape Fear Council of Governments)
Mr. Randy Thompson (Brunswick County Emergency Services)
Mr. Scott Garner (Brunswick County Emergency Services)
Mr. L. Blair Harmon (Town of St. James)
Ms. Helen Cashwell (Town of Oak Island)
Mr. Horace Collier (Town of Oak Island)
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Chief Brad Babson (Town of Bolivia)
Mr. Dennis Christofaro (Brunswick County Government Center)
Mr. James Donnelly (Town of St. James)
Ms. Shelley Lesher (Town of St. James)
Mr. Robert Grant (Town of Oak Island)
Ms. Elly Johnson (City of Boiling Springs)
Ms. Joan Kinney (City of Boiling Springs)
Mr. Marty Lawing (County of Brunswick)
Ms. Patricia Walters (City of Boiling Spring Lake)
Mr. Steve Stone (County of Brunswick)
Mr. Ken Mercer (Town of Bolivia)
Mr. Robert Morrow (Town of St. James)
Mr. Phil Norris (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners)
Mr. Tom Rabon (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners)
Mr. Dewey Smith (Town of Bolivia)
Ms. Mary Snead (Town of Oak Island)
Mr. William Sue (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners)
Mr. Harry Q. Simmons (Town of Caswell Beach)
Mr. Norman R. Holden (City of Southport)
Mr. J. Walton Willis (Brunswick County Transportation Plan Update Committee)
Ms. Marjorie Stephenson (Brunswick County Commissioners Office)
Honorable Bonner L. Stiller (North Carolina House of Representatives)
Mr. Hugh Thompson (Division 3)
Mr. Brett Feulner (Office of Natural Environment)
Mr. Ray McIntyre, P.E. (Program Development)
Mr. Steve Gurganus, AICP (Public Involvement)
Ms. Vanessa Patrick (Historic Architecture)
Mr. Joe Springer (Statewide Planning)
Ms. Teresa Townsend (Public Involvement)
Ms. Teresa H. Becher, P.E. (Congestion Management)
Ms. Cathy Brittingham (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
Mr. Jeff Phillips (Brunswick County Engineering Department)
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
December 10, 2002
MEMORANDUM TO : Mr. John Hennessy
NCDOT Coordinator
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
and other Scoping Participants
FROM : Mark Pierce, P.E., Project Development Engineer
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT : Minutes from Scoping Meeting held on 11/19/02
TIP Project Number: R-3434
SR 1500 and SR 1401 Improvement Project in Brunswick County (Division 03)
State Project Number: 8.2231801
Federal Aid Project No.: STP-1500(6)
A Scoping Meeting was Held on November 19, 2002 in the Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Conference Room # 470 in the Department of Transportation Building in Raleigh for T.I.P. Project
Number R-3434, SR 1500 and SR 1401 in Brunswick County. The following 31 individuals were in
attendance:
Dave Timpy US Army Corps of Engineers - Wilmington District
Melba McGee NCDENR Division of Intergovernmental Affairs
May Moore Brunswick County Commissioner, District 3
Norman Holden Mayor of City of Southport & NCDOT Liaison
Blair Harmon Mayor of Town of St. James
Walton Willis District 3 Member, Brunswick County Transportation
Plan Update Committee
Don Eggert Cape Fear RPO Coordinator

Joe Blair NCDOT Division 3
Jackson Provost NCDOT Division 3
Mason Herndon NCDOT Division 3
Joseph Ishak NCDOT Traffic Control
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R-3434 Memorandum (December 10, 2002 )
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Teresa Becher NCDOT Congestion Management
Jerome Nix NCDOT Hydraulics
Doug Calhoun NCDOT Structures
Parks Icenhour NCDOT Location and Surveys
Jurek Gedzior NCDOT Photogrammetry
Ed Reams NCDOT Right of Way
Kirby Warrick NCDOT Right of Way
Tinnette Hales NCDOT Right of Way
Glenn Mumford NCDOT Roadway Design
Ronald Young NCDOT Program Development
Michael Ellington NCDOT Program Development
Darrell Hensdale NCDOT Statewide Planning
Rachelle Beauregard NCDOT PDEA
Ed Lewis NCDOT PDEA
Steve Gurganus NCDOT PDEA
Robert Hanson NCDOT PDEA
Linwood Stone NCDOT PDEA
Bryan Kluchar NCDOT PDEA
Marie Sutton NCDOT PDEA
Mark Pierce NCDOT PDEA
After brief introductions, the following issues were discussed during the meeting
Project Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade SR 1500 (Midway Road)
and SR 1401 (Galloway Road), improve the intersection at SR 1500, SR 1401, and US 17 Business,
and replace Bridges 23, 25, and 104 as detailed in the TIP description for R-3434. The total length
of this project is approximately 7.5 miles.
Purpose and Need
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide system linkage between US 17 Bypass and
NC 211 in conjunction with the Second Bridge to Oak Island (R-2245) and improve traffic safety on
SR 1500 and SR 1401.
Environmental Document
Based upon the current TIP description, an Environmental Assessment will be produced to address
the proposed improvements. Tile Final Report is anticipated to be completed by October 2003. In
the event that the scope is expanded to a multilane facility, the Federal Highway Administration will
recommend the type of environmental documentation.
R-3434 Memorandum (December 10, 2002 )
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History
A feasibility study, which was completed on February 27, 1996, included recommendations for
roadway improvements consistent with the current TIP description.
Related Protects
R-2245 - Second Bridge to Oak Island
The draft Environmental Impact Statement for R-2245 was approved on January 23, 2002 and
the final EIS is being prepared.
R-3324 - New Dosher Cut-Off
This project is in the planning stage and a Concurrence Meeting is scheduled for March 2003.
F.xistinf! Conditions
General
SR 1500 and SR 1401 are two-lane facilities with 9 to I 1-foot lanes and 5 to 6-foot grassed
shoulders in a 60-foot right-of-way. SR 1500 is classified as a Minor Rural Collector. The
posted speed is 55 mph and the intersections are stop sign controlled. The vertical alignment is
relatively flat with approximately 7 horizontal curves. Bridges 23, 25, and 104 provide
crossings over three named streams. All other stream crossings use pipe culverts. Land in the
vicinity is used for low-density, single-family residential, agricultural, and limited retail and
commercial purposes. Access to SR 1500 and SR 1401 is not limited.
Traffic Volumes
Based upon Statewide Planning's October 2002 Traffic Forecast for the overall site vicinity,
including R-2245 (Second Bridge to Oak Island) and R-3324 (New Dosher Cut-Off), SR 1500
and SR 1401 currently support 3,900 vehicles per day (vpd) and 3,800 vpd, respectively,
including 5% trucks.
Accidents
During the period from February 1999 through January 2002, 73% of the accidents on SR 1401
were related to animals and fixed objects (ditches and trees), and 60% of the accidents on
SR 1500 were related to animals and fixed objects (ditches, bridge appurtenances, and parked
vehicles). The Total, Fatal, and Non-Fatal Injury Rates are all higher than the statewide average
for similar roads.
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Proposed Improvements
General
In order to provide safer traffic operation and system linkage between the Second Bridge to Oak
Island and US 17, the proposed improvements to SR 1500 and SR 1401 include upgrading both
facilities with no control of access. Particular areas of concern will be realigned to improve
horizontal sight distance. The intersection of SR 1500, SR 1401, and US 17 Business will be
realigned and possibly signalized to provide a single intersection that will improve traffic
operation and safety. Bridges 23, 25, and 104 will be removed and replaced in coordination
with roadway realignments.
Typical Section
Both facilities will be upgraded to 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders including 2-foot paved
shoulder sections. The proposed right-of-way will be 100 feet.
Traffic Projections
Based upon Statewide Planning's October 2002 Traffic Forecast for the overall site vicinity,
including R-2245, Second Bridge to Oak Island, and R-3324, New Doslier Cut-Off, the
improvements would generate a design year (2025) average daily traffic (ADT) of 14,900 vpd
for SR 1500 and 13,300 vpd for SR 1401, and a summer peak ranging from 1.1 to 1.5 times the
ADTs.
Project Costs
Construction $ 9,800,000 R/W $ 1,000,000 Total Cost $ 11,050,000
Scheduling Dates for Project
The anticipated date for the completion of the Environmental Assessment is October 2003, with the
right-of-way and let dates following in October 2004 and October 2005, respectively.
Summary of Discussions and Action Items
Roadway Design
A decision was made to transfer the project from Division 03 to the Roadway Design Unit.
Glenn Mumford, who is the Roadway Design Project Engineer for R-2245, Second Bridge to
Oak Island, will probably manage the roadway design for the R-3434 Project in order to provide
continuity with the R-2245 Project. Roadway Design will provide notification of project
management and set a schedule upon receipt and review of background information.
R-3434 Memorandum ( December 10, 2002 )
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Two-Lane vs. Multilane Facility
The TIP description includes upgrading and realigning the existing two-lane facilities to
improve traffic safety. The October 2002 traffic forecast for the subject project includes ADTs
with a multiplier ranging from 1.1 to 1.5 for the summer peak. If the actual summer peak
volumes are at the upper end of the range, a multilane facility is warranted. A comment was
raised about the design standard being summer weekday versus summer peak volumes. A
decision was made to review the design standards for all three projects in the vicinity, including
R-2245 (Second Bridge to Oak Island), R-3324 (New Dosher Cut-Off), and R-3434, to ensure
consistency in the traffic forecasting and to refine the summer peak projections for R-3434.
Roadway Des;gn has already requested an updated traffic forecast for R-2245. The implications
of a scope change from a two-lane to a multilane facility include potential increases in the
impacts to the human and natural environments, corresponding increases in the engineering,
right-of-way, and construction costs, additional environmental documentation and permitting
requirements, and schedule changes. Additional meetings and regulatory input will be required
if the scope is expanded to a multilane facility.
Wetlands
Pending the findings from the upcoming wetland survey and delineation and input from the
resource agencies, this project will require permitting from the NCDENR Division of Water
Quality and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps recommends consideration of longer
bridge spans to facilitate wetland restoration. Utility relocations and installations may impact
wetlands.
Section 404 / NEPA Interagency Merger Process
The US Army Corps of Engineers will comment on the Merger Process once the traffic
forecasting is reviewed and the capacity analysis is evaluated. It is anticipated that, if the
project scope expands to a multilane facility, the Merger Process will be followed.
Population Growth Trends
Brunswick County has experienced a 40% growth rate during the past thirty years and is the
second fastest growing county in the state. Approximately 10,000 dwelling units are located in
the vicinity of US 17, NC 87, and NC 133. County officials anticipate increased land
development and population growth upon completion of the Second Bridge to Oak Island. The
current population of the Town of St. James is between 1,500 and 2,000 people and is estimated
to be 7,000 by 2010. This increase represents more than 300% growth over the next eight years.
Community Impact Assessment
The Community Impact Assessment is anticipated to be completed by February 2003.
Utilities
Overhead power lines will require relocation throughout the entire length of the project. A 12-
inch water main is now being installed in the shoulder of the road that will require municipal
and state coordination to protect the main during roadway construction. The fire hydrants will
need to be relocated. The county will be installing a sanitary sewer trunk line along Route 211
prior to or during the R-2245 project.
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Realignment Adjacent to Brunswick County Government Complex
The Brunswick County Commissioners request that DOT consider a more-westerly realignment
of the Midway Road - Galloway Road intersection to provide direct access to the County
Government Complex from Galloway Road. This alignment will be considered once the
wetland survey and delineation have been completed.
Emergency Evacuation Route
NC 211 and NC 133, including the bridge to Oak Island, have been flooded during a recent
hurricane. SR 1500 and SR 1401, in conjunction with the Second Bridge to Oak Island, would
be a primary evacuation route during hurricanes or disasters at the Sunny Point Ammunitions
Depot and the Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant.
Signalization
The Cape Fear RPO requests consideration of traffic signalization at the intersection of US 17
Bypass and SR 1401.
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CESAW-RG-L November 26, 2002
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
Subject: TIP Project No R-3434, Midway Road Improvements.
A scoping meeting was held at the NCDOT Transportation building, Room 470,
on November 19, 2002 to discuss the subject project. Attendees at this meeting include
the following:
Mr. Mark Pierce, NCDOT
Mr. Joe Blair, NCDOT Division 3
Mr. Mason Herndon, NCDOT Division 3
Mr. Ed Lewis, NCDOT
Ms. Rachel Beauregard, NCDOT PDEA
Mr. Dave Timpy, Corps of Engineers
In addition to the above, local representatives included the Ms. May Moore,
Brunswick County Commissioner and the Mayor of St. James Plantation. There were no
resource agencies in attendance.
Mr. Pierce presented the project as described in the scoping meeting agenda. The
proposed project includes upgrade improvements to Midway Road (SR 1500), Galloway
Road (SR 1401), and US 17 Business and three bridge replacements (bridge numbers 23,
25, and 104). The proposal also includes acquisition of additional ROW (100 feet).
Two bridge replacements may require re-alignment due to "inadequate sight distance".
In addition, the Brunswick county representatives requested that NCDOT evaluate
realigning Midway Road to provide improved access to its complex. The NCDOT
anticipates completing an EA for this project in October 2003, acquiring ROW in
October 2004, and construction in October 2005. The purpose and need for the project
was stated as " To provide system linkages between US 17 Bypass and NC 211 in
conjunction with the Second Bridge to Oak Island Project (R-2245) and improve safety
on SR 1500 and SR 1401.
The major items of discussions are summarized below:
1. Linkage to the Second Bridge to Oak Island Project, R-2245. The NCDOT
was informed of the issues raised by the resource agencies with R-2245 that
are related to Midway Road. These include logical termini at NC 211 at
Midway Road, linking this project to out areas such as Wilmington or
Charlotte, full control of access, and emergency evacuation. The FHWA
determined that the logical termini for R-2245 is NC 211. Thus, R-2245
project team considered the R-2245 project as separate from R-3434. In
addition, designing the project as full control of access facility would minimize
the indirect and cumulative effects of the project plus improve the evacuation
times. The proposed project would also be added to the Brunswick county
emergency evacuation route.
2. Proposed Project Design. The proposed project improves Midway Road, a
two-lane facility, and replaces three existing bridges. The NCDOT traffic
projections indicate the number of traffic lanes needed is on the border
between a 2-lane and 4-lane but does not include seasonal peaks in traffic.
The Mayor of Saint James Plantation stated that the number of Saint James
residences would increase from 2000 to 7000. The NCDOT stated that the R-
2245 project traffic estimates did not extend beyond NC 211. Based on these
discussions the NCDOT decided to revaluate its traffic projections to
determine if a 4-lane facility is needed.
3. Wetlands. The NCDOT will proceed with the wetland delineations of the
project area. This information will be reviewed prior to making a decision
regarding a two-lane or four-lane facility and to evaluate the counties request
to realign Midway Road to improve access to its complex.
Dave Timpy
Regulatory Project Manager
CESAW-RG-L
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
November 26, 2002
Subject: ACTION ID 199701755, TIP Project No U-2734, Military Cut-Off.
A post public hearing meeting was held at the NCDOT Century Center on
November 22, 2002 to discuss the subject project. Some of the attendees at this meeting
include the following:
Ms. Sue Flowers, NCDOT
Mr. Allen Pope, NCDOT Division 3
Mr. Joe Blair, NCDOT Division 3
Mr. Nathan Phillips, NCDOT Traffic
The purpose of the meeting was to decide whether or not to pursue a six-lane design
revision or proceed with currently approved design. The approved design is a 4-lane
divided median with a bike path. The EA and FONSI are complete. Current NCDOT
traffic projections show a need for a six-lane roadway instead of the current 4-lane
divided roadway design for Military Cut-Off. Current traffic projections indicate that the
approved project will be operating at LOS F by 2007.
A public hearing was held by NCDOT on Thursday, October 17, 2002 at the New
Hanover County Library to present the proposed six-lane design revision. Mr. Lanny
Wilson, Transportation Board Member, and Mr. Harper Peterson, Mayor of the City of
Wilmington facilitated the meeting.
The major items of discussions at this meeting are summarized below:
1. Bike Path. The proposed bike path is an integral part of the approved project
design. This feature was added at the request of City of Wilmington and local
residents. The NCDOT stated that the six-lane proposal would require
elimination of the bike path. The NCDOT was informed that this change
would require re-convening the project team to discuss it's concurrence on the
selected alternative. In addition, this change may necessitate the corps to issue
a new public notice.
2. Wetlands. The six-lane proposal would require an additional 0.5 acres of
wetland impacts at Howe Creek. The NCDOT was advised that this wetland is
located in SA waters and is considered high quality. Compensatory mitigation
for these impacts would be required.
3. Curb and Gutter. The six-lane facility would not change the current design for
curb and gutter from the approved design. This design is consistent with the
EA.

4. Stormwater Facilties. The six-lane facility would require that the current
stormwater facilities would need to be redesigned. In addition, the available
high ground for these facilities is limited.
5. Relocations. The rescue building would need to be relocated with the six lane
facility. The six-lane alignment would not require relocations in either the Sea
Spray or Covil Farms Subdivisions.
6. ROW. The six-lanes would require additional ROW. The FHWA stated that
this may require a new EA/FONSL The NCDOT was informed that the
environmental documents must adequately describe the proposed project
including additional ROW intended to accommodate major changes in the
roadway design.
7. Station Road. After a discussion of the desire of Mayor Peterson to provide a
connection to Market Street (US 17) via Station Road, it was decided that this
project should be handled as a separate project.
Based on discussions at this meeting, the NCDOT decided to proceed with the
proposed project as designed. The draft agreement with the City of Wilmington
regarding the bike path would be revised to allow for the six-lane roadway to replace the
bike path, if necessary. The cost sharing of the bike path with the City of Wilmington
would not change. The NCDOT may proceed with purchasing the ROW, with state
funds, to preserve the area in the event additional ROW it is needed.
Dave Timpy
Regulatory Project Manager
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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SUBJECT: Minutes from Local Officials Meeting held on 11/13/03
TIP Project No. R-3434: SR 1500 (Midway Road) &
SR 1401 (Galloway Rd) Improvements Project in Brunswick County
A meeting was held on November 13, 2003 in the cafeteria of the Brunswick County Government Center in
Bolivia for TIP Project Number R-3434. The purpose of the meeting was to receive input from the local
officials for consideration in project development and roadway design. The following 35 individuals recorded
their attendance or were present during the meeting:
Chief Brad Babson (Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department), Mr. Dennis Christofaro (Brunswick County), Mr.
Horace Collier (previous Mayor, Town of Oak Island), Mr. James Donnelly (Town of St. James), Mr. Scott
Garner (Deputy Director, Brunswick County Emergency Management), Mr. Robert Grant (Assistant Town
Manager, Town of Oak Island), Ms. Elly Johnson (City Manager, City of Boiling Spring Lakes), Mayor Joan
Kinney (City of Boiling Spring Lakes), Mr. Marty Lawing (County Manager, Brunswick County), Ms. Shelley
Lesher (Council Member, Town of St. James), Mr. Ken Mercer (Council Member, Town of Bolivia),
Commissioner May Moore (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners), Mr. Robert Morrow (Council
Member, Town of St. James), Commissioner Phil Norris (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners),
Commissioner Tom Rabon (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners), Commissioner David Sandifer
(Chair, Brunswick County Board of Commissioners), Mayor Dewey Smith (Town of Bolivia), Ms. Mary
Snead (Council Member, Town of Oak Island), Ms. Marjorie Stephenson (Office of the County
Commissioners), Mr. Steve Stone (Assistant County Manager, Brunswick County), Commissioner William
Sue (Brunswick County Board of Commissioners), Mr. Randy Thompson (Director, Brunswick County
Emergency Management), Ms. Patricia Walters (Board of Commissioners Member, City of Boiling Spring
Lakes), Mr. Walton Willis (Brunswick County Transportation Plan Update Committee), Mr. Don Eggert
(Representative, Cape Fear RPO), Mr. Ron Lucas, P.E. (Area Engineer, Federal Highway Administration), Mr.
Lanny Wilson (Division 3 Member, North Carolina Board of Transportation), Mr. Allen Pope, P.E. (Division
Engineer, Division 3), Mr. Joe Blair, P.E. (Division 3), Mr. Glenn Mumford, P.E. (Roadway Design), Mr. Jon
Weathersbee (Roadway Design), Mr. Linwood Stone (Project Development), Ms. Marie Sutton (Project
Development), Mr. Steve Greene (Project Development), and Mr. Mark Pierce, P.E. (Project Development).
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The following presentations were made during the meeting:
1. Town of St. James
Council Member Shelley Lesher represented the Town of St. James in recommending that Midway Road
and Galloway Road be widened to four lanes. Ms. Lesher presented the following information:
Population Growth: Rapid growth has necessitated a re-census in 2004; 1750 residents in St. James;
more than doubled in four years; 130 homes under construction at any one time; Anticipate 5,000
residents within five to six years and 10,000 at build out; Other similar communities exist in the
vicinity (Winding River, River Run, Olde South Banks, South Harbor, Arbor Creek); Other similar
communities have been approved by the county and will begin construction soon (Mercer Mill,
Lockwood Plantation, and Marsh Bay Subdivision); the region is now experiencing the leading edge
of the "baby boomers."
• Infrastructure: County to begin construction of a regional sewer system in 2004; Town of Oak Island
is studying a sewer system; infrastructure will spur additional economic growth.
• Existing and Planned Roadways and Highways: NCDOT has planned interstate highways in the
region, but no 4-lane roads into or out of the region; Second Bridge to Oak Island, a four-lane
roadway, will meet two-lane roads at NC 211 and Midway Road; Midway-Galloway Project appears
to be the most available four-lane access to the western and northern routes; consider an overpass at
the intersection of Midway Road and NC 211; there is a road proposed to connect Boiling Spring
Lakes and Midway Road via Lewis Loop.
• Vacationers: Up to 60,000 visitors during the summer.
• Emery Evacuation: Inadequate road system for emergency evacuation events such as hurricanes,
severe storms, and forest fires; Midway Road was the only road passable during Hurricane Floyd;
nuclear power plant and munitions depot within fifteen miles of the densest population.
• NC 211 Widening: NC 211 should be widened to four lanes from Southport to US 17; wetland study
indicates a minimal impact by widening NC 211; if Midway Road cannot be widened, NC 211 is a
viable alternative.
Ms. Lesher presented and transmitted the Town of St. James Resolution # 2003-11 (11/6/03) supporting
that Midway Road and Galloway Road be widened to four lanes and, if there is any delay in the Midway-
Galloway widening project, that NC 211 be immediately widened to four lanes from US 17 to Bridge
No. 93 over the Progress Energy Canal.
Ms. Lesher presented and transmitted a petition including 534 signatures from the residents of the Town of
St. James that support Resolution 2003-11 (upgrading Midway Road and Galloway Road to four lanes).
Ms. Lesher presented and transmitted excerpts from a Wetland Evaluation for NC 211 that was prepared
for the Town of St. James.
2. Brunswick County Emergency Services
Mr. Randy Thompson, Emergency Services Director, recommended that Midway Road and Galloway
Road be widened to four lanes. Mr. Thompson presented the following information and a November 10,
2003 letter signed by Mr. Thompson and Mr. Scott Garner, Brunswick County Fire Marshal:
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• Nuclear Power Plant Drill: Mr. Thompson indicated that he had participated in an evacuation drill for
the nuclear power plant; 54,000 residents live within a 10-mile radius of the plant; additional 133
minutes of evacuation time to reroute motorists onto NC 87 from NC 133 during bridge replacement
on NC 133; if NC 133 is obstructed, Midway Road will be used.
• Traffic Volumes: Very little difference between summer and year-round traffic volumes.
• Existing Use: Midway Road and Galloway Road are used numerous times daily for emergency
vehicle access to the Southport-Oak Island Area from Bolivia.
• Evacuation Route: Midway Road and Galloway Road will be the most-common evacuation route for
the area once Second Bridge to Oak Island is constructed; residents know and will use this route; all
other evacuation routes (NC 133, NC 211, NC 87) are two-lane roads and, if these routes are
obstructed by a wreck or disabled motorist, these two-lane routes are not effective; Midway Road was
passable while NC 133 was flooded during Hurricane Floyd; with the pending number of housing
developments along NC 211 and the Oak Island Area, this region needs a high-quality evacuation
route from the Oak Island-St. James Area to US 17 to handle current as well as future traffic volumes.
• Accidents: the poor alignment of Midway Road makes it prone to vehicular crashes and numerous
fatal crashes.
• Summary: "We feel that keeping Midway Road a two-lane road would be doing the citizens of
Brunswick County an injustice, as well as causing a severe life safety hazard to those who travel it
daily or in the event of an evacuation."
3. Brunswick County Commissioners
Commissioner May Moore presented the following information from highest-to-lowest priority:
Widen Midway and Galloway Roads: Widen both roads to four lanes; the existing roads cannot
handle the current traffic; these roads are integral to Oak Island; they will be used during evacuation
from hurricanes and incidents at the Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant and Sunny Point Munitions
Depot; Midway Road is on higher ground than adjacent roads.
West Boiling Spring Road Extension: Proposed road is needed to connect the City of Boiling Spring
Lakes with Midway Road; school bus routes and driving times would be decreased.
Realignment of Intersection: Realign the intersection of Galloway Road, Midway Road, and Old
Ocean Highway to provide better access to the Brunswick County Government Center.
Commissioner Toni Raybon reiterated the need for the West Boiling Spring Road Extension.
4. Town of Bolivia
Mr. Dewey Smith, Mayor and Volunteer Firefighter for the Town of Bolivia, stated that he drives the big
fire truck and that Midway Road needs to be widened to four lanes up to US 17.
Chief Brad Babson, Town of Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department, presented the following information:
Accidents: Midway Road has numerous accidents and fatalities; the first curve heading north from
NC 211 should be corrected.
Emergency Services Access: Midway Road carries a significant volume of police, fire, and
emergency services vehicles; Midway Road was passable during Hurricane Floyd; need wider travel
lanes for their vehicles.
West Boiling Spring Road Extension: Needed to connect City of Boiling Spring Lakes with Midway
Road.
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5. Town of Oak Island
Mr. Horace Collier, previous Mayor of the Town of Oak Island, presented the following information:
Second Bridge to Oak Island: Second Bridge to Oak Island is the first priority for the Oak Island Area
and widening Midway Road is the second; Oak Island is a bedroom community for Wilmington;
14,000 building sites.
Widen Midway Road: Midway Road should be widened to four lanes to handle the existing day-to-
day traffic volumes.
West Boiling Spring Road Extension: The connector between Midway Road and the City of Boiling
Spring Lakes is needed because 1,000 children that reside on Oak Island attend school in the City.
6. City of Boiling Spring Lakes
Mayor Joan Kinney, City of Boiling Spring Lakes, presented the following information related to the
transportation needs for the City and Brunswick County:
• Population Growth: Brunswick County is in the top 5% of growth for the state; growth is
concentrated along the beach areas; population of the City has increased by 109% since 1990 and is
anticipated to reach at least 6,000 residents within the next five years.
• Summer Traffic Volumes: at least double during the tourist season.
• Widen Midway Midway Road should be four lanes.
• West Boiling Spring Road Extension: A connector road is needed between the City of Boiling Spring
Lakes and Midway Road to serve two major school facilities in the City.
• Safety and Emergency Access: The area is prone to hurricanes, severe storms, and forest fires;
nuclear power plant within fifteen miles of the densest population in the area; U.S. Army maintains
the largest ammunitions port in the country that is also within fifteen miles of the densest population
in the area; emergency services rely mainly on volunteer personnel and shared resources, which
require uncongested roadway facilities.
Mayor Kinney presented and transmitted the following documents related to the transportation needs for
the City of Boiling Spring Lakes: City Memorandum regarding West Boiling Spring Road Extension
(9/2/03); City Letter to Cape Fear Council of Governments regarding projects recommended for TIP
consideration (9/3/03); City Resolution 403-22 regarding the need for the West Boiling Spring Road
Extension (10/7/03); City Resolution regarding the need for the West Boiling Spring Road Extension
(3/3/98); Town of St. James Resolution #2003-11 regarding the need for the West Boiling Spring Road
Extension (10/7/03); St. James Plantation Letter to Representative Bonner Stiller requesting a traffic
signal at the entrance to St. James Plantation (9/13/03); and City Resolution # 03-23 requesting
construction of the Southern Bridge as a toll facility for access to and from the City of Wilmington.
7. North Carolina Board of Transportation
Mr. Lanny Wilson, Division 3 Member, presented the following information:
Second Bridge to Oak Island & Midway-Galloway Proiect: Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lyndo Tippett, Secretary
of Transportation, visited the region recently and support both of these projects.
West Boiling Spring Road Extension: Mr. Wilson inquired about the ownership of the proposed corridor
and indicated that International Paper and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes might own it. Mr. Wilson also
inquired about whether this project was included in the Brunswick County Transportation Plan and the
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Boiling Spring Lakes Transportation Plan and whether NCDOT Statewide Planning was studying the
issue.
8. Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization
Mr. Don Eggert, AICP, Rural Transportation Planner, and Coordinator for the Cape Fear Rural Planning
Organization, stated that he was pleased about the proposed interstate connection to Wilmington, but is
concerned about handling the increased volumes on the two-lane facilities in the region after the interstate
is constructed.
Attachments: The following documents were transmitted to NCDOT during the meeting.
1) Brunswick County Emergency Services Letter (11/10/03)
2) Town of St. James Presentation (11/13/03)
3) City of Boiling Spring Lakes Presentation (11/13/03)
CC with Attachments : Representative Bonner L. Stiller
Mayor Helen Cashwell (Town of Oak Island)
Mayor Norman Holden (City of Southport)
Mayor Harry Simmons (Town of Caswell Beach)
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E. (Statewide Planning)
Ms. Teresa Townsend (Public Involvement & Community Studies)
CC w/out Attachments: All meeting participants
Ms. Teresa Becher (Congestion Management)
Ms. Cathy Brittingham (NCDENR Division of Coastal Management)
Mr. Wayne Davis (Statewide Planning)
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley (NCDCR - State Historic Preservation Office)
Mr. John Hennessy (NCDENR Division of Water Quality) ?
Mr. Gary Jordan (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
Mr. Christopher Militscher (US Environmental Protection Agency)
Mr. Jeff Phillips (Brunswick County)
Ms. Lisa Shapiro, P.E. (Roadway Design)
Mr. Joe Springer (Statewide Planning)
Mr. Dave Timpy (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Mr. Travis Wilson (NC Wildlife Resources Commission)
MSP - End of Memorandum -
NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO MIDWAY ROAD (SR 1500)
AND GALLOWAY ROAD (SR 1401)
WBS No. 34545.1.1 TIP Project No. R-3434 Brunswick County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a
Citizens Informational Workshop for Project No. R-3434 on Thursday,
November 13, 2003 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the
Commissioner's Chambers in the Public Assembly Building (Building D) of the
Brunswick County Government Center at 55 Courthouse Drive N.E. in Bolivia.
The purpose of this workshop is to allow citizens and representatives of
the Department of Transportation to meet on a one-on-one basis to receive
comments, answer questions, present information, and discuss the scope of the
project. Interested individuals may attend this informal workshop at their
convenience during the referenced hours.
NCDOT proposes to improve Midway Road (SR 1500) and Galloway
Road (SR 1401) from NC 211 to the US 17 Bypass by widening the travel lanes,
constructing paved shoulders, realigning the intersection at Midway Road,
Galloway Road, and US 17 Business, and replacing Bridges 23, 25, and 104.
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mr. Mark Pierce, P.E.,
NCDOT, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, 1548 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548, [phone] ext. 214, or e-mail him
at [e-mail].
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services for disabled persons who
wish to participate in this workshop to comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act. To receive special services, please contact Mr. Pierce at the above address
or phone number or fax [phone] as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made.
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OC I I '12003
WATER QUALITY SECTION