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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION t
JAMEs B. HUNT J1 Z_ OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
July 26, 1996
401 ISSUED
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
P. O. Box 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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ATTN: Mr. Michael Smith
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Granville County, Replacement of Bridge No. 128 over Johnson Creek on
SR 1431 (Grassy Creek Road), Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1431(2),
State Project No. 8.2370601, TIP No. B-2829.
Attached for your information are copies of the categorical exclusion action
classification form and the natural resources technical report for the subject project. The
project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a programmatic
"Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do not
anticipate requesting an individual permit but. propose to proceed under a Nationwide
Permit in accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued November 22, 1991, by
the Corps of Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these
regulations will be followed in the construction of the project.
We anticipate that 401 General Water Quality Certification No. 2745 (Categorical
Exclusion) will apply to this project, and are providing one copy of the CE document to
the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division
of Water Quality, for their review.
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If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Phillip Todd at [phone], Ext. 314.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Attachments
cc: w/ attachments
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE, Raleigh Field Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DWQ
Mr. John Smith, P. E., Structure Design
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Mr. Kelly Barger, P. E., Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, P. E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P. E., State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. D. A. Alisbrook, Jr. , P. E., Division 5 Engineer
Ms. Michele James, Project Planning Engineer

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No. B-2829
State Project No. 8.2370601
Federal=Aid Project No. BRZ-1431(2)
A. Project Description: THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN GRANVILLE
COUNTY OVER JOHNSON CREEK. BRIDGE NO. 128 ON SR 1431
(GRASSY CREEK ROAD) WILL BE REPLACED IN ITS EXISTING
LOCATION WITH A BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 35 METERS (115 FEET)
LONG WITH A 7.8-METER (26-FOOT) CLEAR DECK WIDTH. THE
STRUCTURE WILL PROVIDE A 6.6-METER (22-FOOT) TRAVELWAY
PLUS 0.6-METER (2-FOOT) SHOULDERS ON EACH SIDE. TO
IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF SERVICE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THE
BRIDGE DECK ELEVATION BE RAISED APPROXIMATELY 1.0-METER
(3 FEET). A 6.6-METER (22-FOOT) ROADWAY WITH 0.6-METER
(2-FOOT) TURF SHOULDERS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE
APPROACHES. DURING CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC WILL BE
DETOURED ONTO EXISTING AREA ROADS.
NOTE: Refer to Section D, "Special Project information,"
for list of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
B. Purpose and
OF 16.2 OUT
YEARS. THE
AND 12 TONS
THE DETERIO]
REPLACED.
Need: BRIDGE NO. 128 HAS A SUFFICIENCY RATING
OF 100 AND AN ESTIMATED REMAINING LIFE OF 4
BRIDGE IS POSTED 8 TONS FOR SINGLE VEHICLES
FOR TRUCK TRACTOR SEMI-TRAILER. BECAUSE OF
:ATED CONDITION, BRIDGE NO. 128 SHOULD BE
C. Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the following improvements which
apply to the project:
1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacing,
restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding
shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g.,
parking, weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and
Reconstructing pavement (3R and 4R
improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding
through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge.
auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets,
and drainage pipes, including safety
treatments
g. Providing driveway pipes
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h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than
one through lane)
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement
projects including the installation of ramp
metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey
type barriers and pier protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or
upgrading median barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation
and/or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing clear zone safety improvements
including removing hazards and flattening
slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and
motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including
bridge rail retrofit
O Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or
replacement or the construction of grade separation
to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing
bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no
red lead paint), scour repair, fender systems,
and minor structural improvements
O Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest
areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or
for joint or limited use of right-of-way, where the
proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance
facilities in areas used predominantly for
industrial or transportation purposes where such
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construction is not inconsistent with existing
zoning and located on or near a street with
adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and
support vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail
and bus buildings and ancillary facilities where
only minor amounts of additional land are required
and there is not a substantial increase in the
number of users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open
area consisting of passenger shelters, boarding
areas, kiosks and related street improvements) when
located in a commercial area or other high activity
center in which there is adequate street capacity
for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance
facilities in areas used predominantly for
industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing
zoning and where there is no significant noise
impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective
purposes, advance land acquisition loans under
section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a.
particular parcel or a limited number of parcels.
These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE
only where the acquisition will not limit the
evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in
alignment for planned construction projects, which
may be required in the NEPA process. No project
development on such land may proceed until the NEPA
process has been completed.
Special Project Information:
ALL STANDARD PROCEDURES AND MEASURES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED
TO AVOID AND MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.
NO HIGH QUALITY WATERS, WATER SUPPLIES (WS-I OR WS-II) OR
OUTSTANDING WATER RESOURCES OCCUR WITHIN 1.6 KM (1.0 MI)
OF THE PROJECT STUDY AREA. WETLANDS WILL NOT BE IMPACTED
BY THE PROJECT.
A SECTION 404 NATIONWIDE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO REQUIRE A 401
WATER QUALITY GENERAL CERTIFICATION FROM THE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE
NATIONWIDE PERMIT.
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ESTIMATED COST:
CONSTRUCTION - $ 500,000
RIGHT-OF-WAY - $ 24,000
TOTAL $ 524,000
*COST INCLUDES 15% FOR ENGINEERING AND CONTINGENCIES
TRAFFIC INFORMATION:
CURRENT YEAR - 1996 -- 300 VPD
DESIGN YEAR - 2020 -- 700 VPD
TTST - 1% DHV - 10%
DUAL - 2% DIR - 60%
THE DESIGN SPEED IS APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH (100 KM/H).
SR 1431 IS CLASSIFIED AS A RURAL LOCAL ROUTE.
PIEDMONT ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION HAS A SINGLE PHASE
SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 38 METERS (125 FEET) WEST OF THE
EXISTING STRUCTURE.
THE DIVISION OFFICE CONCURS WITH THE PROPOSED BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND RECOMMENDS SR 1441, SR 1440, SR 1400,
AND SR 1442 AS THE DETOUR ROUTE. ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT
OFFICE, SR 1441 WILL BE PAVED BY THE MIDDLE OF 1996.
THE SHPO RECOMMENDED THAT NO ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION BE
CONDUCTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT.
ON MAY 11, 1995 REPRESENTATIVES OF NCDOT AND THE SHPO SIGNED
A CONCURRENCE FORM STATING THAT THERE WERE NO PROPERTIES IN
THE AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECT THAT ARE EITHER LISTED ON OR
ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. A
COPY OF THE CONCURRENCE FORM IS ATTACHED.
SCHOOL BUSES MAKE A TOTAL OF SIX CROSSINGS PER DAY. THE
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR GRANVILLE COUNTY PREFERS THAT
DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE ROAD BE CLOSED DURING THE SUMMER
MONTHS.
E. Threshold Criteria
If any Type II actions are involved with the project,
the following evaluation must be completed. If the project
consists only of Type I improvements, the following checklist
does not need to be completed.
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ECOLOGICAL YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact X
on any unique or important natural resource? +---+ ----
(2) Does the project involve habitat where +---+
federally listed endangered or threatened ; X ;
species may occur? +---+ ----
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? ; R
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the
amount of permanent and/or temporary +---+
wetland taking less than one-third x ;
(1/3) of an acre AND have all practicable ---- -----
measures to avoid and minimize wetland
takings been evaluated?
(5) Will the project require the use of X
U. S. Forest Service lands? +---+ ----
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water +---+
resources be adversely impacted by x
proposed construction activities? +---+ ----
(7) Does the project involve waters classified +---+
as Outstanding Water Resources (OWR) and/or X
High Quality Waters (HQW)? +---+ ----
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of
the United States in any of the designated
mountain trout counties?
(9) Does the project involve any known
underground storage tanks (UST's) or
hazardous materials sites?
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PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA +---+
county, will the project significantly X
affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area +---+ ----
of Environmental Concern" (AEC)?
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier X
Resources Act resources? +---+ ----
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be X
required? +---+ ----
(13) Will the project result in the modification X
of any existing regulatory floodway? +---+ ----
(14) Will the project require any stream X
relocations or channel changes? +---+ ----
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts ; X
to planned growth or land use for the area? +---+ ----
(16) Will the project require the relocation of X
any family or business? +---+ ----
(17) If the project involves the acquisition of +---+
right of way. is the amount of right of way X
acquisition considered minor? ---- -----
(18) Will the project involve any changes in ; X
access control? +---+ ----
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(19) Will the project substantially alter the +---+
usefulness and/or land use of adjacent X
property? +---+ ----
(20) Will the project have an adverse effect on +---+
permanent local traffic patterns or X
community cohesiveness? +---+ ----
YES NO
(21) Is the project included in an approved +---+
thoroughfare plan and/or Transportation X
Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in ---- -----
conformance with the Clean Air Act of
1990)?
(22) Is the project anticipated to cause an X
increase traffic volumes? +---+ ----
(23) Will traffic be maintained during +---+
construction using existing roads, staged X
construction, or on-site detours? ---- -----
(24) Is there substantial controversy on social, +---+
economic, or environmental grounds X
concerning the project? +---+ ----
(25) Is the project consistent with all Federal, +---+
State, and local laws relating to the X
environmental aspects of the action? ---- -----
CULTURAL RESOURCES
(26) Will the project have an "effect" on +---+
properties eligible for or listed on the ; X
National Register of Historic Places? +---+ ----
(27) Will the project require the use of
Section 4(f) resources (public parks, +---+
recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl X
refuges, historic sites, or historic +---+ ----
bridges, as defined in Section 4(f) of the U. S.
Department of Transportation Act of
1966)?
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(28) Will the project involve construction in, +---+
across, or adjacent to a river designated x
as a component of or proposed for inclusion +---+ ----
in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic
Rivers?
F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable
Responses in Part E
RESPONSE TO QUESTION #i2
AS OF MARCH 28, 1995 THE USFWS LISTS THREE FEDERALLY
PROTECTED SPECIES FOR GRANVILLE COUNTY: THE DWARF WEDGE
MUSSEL (Alasmidonta heterodon), HARPERELLA (Ptilimnium
nodosum), AND SMOOTH CONEFLOWER (Echinacea laevigata).
SURVEYS FOR THESE SPECIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED BY NCDOT
BIOLOGISTS.
JOHNSON CREEK WAS SURVEYED FOR MUSSELS ON JULY 21, 1995.
IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT DWARF WEDGE MUSSELS ARE NOT PRESENT
IN THE PROJECT VICINITY AND THE PROJECT WILL NOT IMPACT
THE DWARF WEDGE MUSSEL.
A PLANT-BY-PLANT SURVEY FOR HARPERELLA WAS CONDUCTED ON
OCTOBER 6, 1995. THE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED DURING THE
FLOWERING SEASON. HARPERELLA WAS NOT FOUND DURING THE
SURVEY. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT WILL NOT IMPACT
HARPERELLA.
THE SURVEY FOR THE SMOOTH CONEFLOWER WAS CONDUCTED ON
OCTOBER 11, 1995. THERE WERE NO SPECIES OF SMOOTH
CONEFLOWER IN THE PROJECT VICINITY. IT CAN BE CONCLUDED
THAT CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT WILL NOT IMPACT THE
SMOOTH CONEFLOWER.
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G. CE Approval
TIP Project No. B-2829
State Project No. 8.2370601
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1431(2)
Project Description: THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN GRANVILLE
COUNTY OVER JOHNSON CREEK. BRIDGE NO. 128 ON SR 1431
(GRASSY CREEK ROAD) WILL BE REPLACED IN ITS EXISTING
LOCATION WITH A BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 35 METERS (115 FEET)
LONG WITH A 7.8-METER (26-FOOT) CLEAR DECK WIDTH. THE
STRUCTURE WILL PROVIDE A 6.6-METER (22-FOOT) TRAVELWAY
PLUS 0.6-METER (2-FOOT) SHOULDERS ON EACH SIDE. TO
IMPROVE THE LEVEL SERVICE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
BRIDGE DECK ELEVATION BE RAISED APPROXIMATELY 1.0-METER
(3 FEET). A 6.6-METER (22-FOOT) ROADWAY WITH 0.6-METER
(2-FOOT) TURF SHOULDERS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE
APPROACHES. DURING CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC WILL BE
DETOURED ONTO EXISTING AREA ROADS.
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
TYPE II(A)
TYPE I I (B)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
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B - 2829
REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 128
OVER JOHNSON CREEK ON SR 1431
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources

James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
April 26, 1995
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge 128 over Johnson's Creek,
Granville County, B-2829 Federal Aid Project No.
BRZ-1431(2), State Project No. 8.2370601, ER
95-8582
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On April 18, 1995, Debbie Bevin of our staff met with North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above
project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and
archaeological surveys and resources along with our recommendations. NCDOT
provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting and for
our use afterwards.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, there is one: property over fifty years
old--a house with outbuildings--located to the north of the bridge. If approach
road work is required for the project, the house may be within the area of potential
effect. Please provide us with photos of the house at an upcoming photograph
review session so we can determine whether further evaluation is necessary.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction. :We, therefore, recommend{.
that no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection wrtli ;this' projec t:,
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a
Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT
addressed our comments.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
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William S. Price, Jr., Director
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Nicholas L. Graf
April 26, 1995, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
Davi Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Granville County-Oxford Historic
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CONCURRENCE FORM
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Brief Project Description
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North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
.North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
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reviewed the subject project at
A scoping meeting
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Other
All parties present agreed
? there are no properties over fifty years old within the project's area of potential effect.
? there are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criterion
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effect,.
there are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's area of potential effect,
but based on the historical information available and the photographs of each property, properties
identified as are
considered not eligible for the National Register and no further evaluation of them is necessary.
? there are no National Register-listed properties within the project's area of potential effect.
Signed:
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Natural resources Technical Reuort
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ........................................1
_.1 Prolect DeSCriTJtio:7 ............................1
-.2 Purpose ........................................1
1.3 Methodology ....................................1
Investigator credentials .......................^
2.0 Ph-vs-cal Resources ..................................2
2.1 Soils ..........................................2
2.2 water Resources ................................3
2.2.1 Characteristics of Waters ...............3
2.2.? Best Usage Classification .........................3
2.2.3 Water Quality ...........................4
2.2.4 Summary of Anticipated _rrLpacts........... 41
3.0 Br-tic Resources ....................................5
3.1 Terrestrial Corm--nunities .............................5
3.1.1 Piedmont\Low Mountain Alluvial Forest-...5
3.1.2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest .............?
?.1.3 Maintained ..............................0
3.2 Aquatic Communities ............................+
3.3 Summary of Anticipated impacts .................9
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4.1 Waters of the United
States ........................... ......................... _
4.1.1 Characteristics of wetlands and surface,
waters ..................................12
4.1.2 Per,-nits ..................................
4.2 Rare and Protected Species .....................13
4.12.1 Federally Protected Species .............13
4.2.2 Federal Candidate and State Listed
species .................................15
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following Natural Resources Technical Renort
_s submitted to as34-'_Jt in preparation c-'f a Pr^cramma_ic
Categorical Exclusion (PCE) for the proposed project. The
Project lies near the township of Grassy Creek, Granville
County (Figure 1).
.1 Pr ect Description
The proposed project calls for the replacement of
Bridge No.128 on SR 1431 over Johnson Creek. The project
length is approximately 90.0 m (290.0 ft). The existing
right-of-way (ROW) is 18.0 m (60.0 ft-). The proposed
project calls =or a 24.0 m (80.0 =t) ROW. -he existing
bridge was built in 1950. The proposed project is to be
constructed on existing location with road closure.
.? Purpose
The purpose of this technical report is to inventory
catalog and describe the various natural resources likely to
be Impacted by the proposed action. This report also
attempts to identifv and estimate the probable consequences
f the ant:c4pated impacts to these resources. j
n.ecor tieP.Qatlons are made for measures which w" r.:?nimi"e
resource impacts. These descriptions and estimates are
_-e_svant only in the context of exist_ng prel_mi nary des-an
concepts. if design parameters and criteria chance,
adu_tional field investigations wi1l need to be conducted.
1.3 Methodology
Research was conducted prior to field investigations.
i?formation sources used in this pre-field investiaation of
the study area include: US Geological Survey (USES)
quadrangle map (Stoval), NCDOT aerial photographs of the
-roject area (1:1200), and Natural Resource Conservation
Service (NRCS) soil maps of Granville County. Water
resource information was obtained from publications of the
Detiartn cnt of Environment, ?iealth and Natural Resources
(DE::ad . 1993) and from the Environmental Sensitivity Base maz
of Granville County (NC Center for Geoaranhic information.
and A.Y:alys- w, 1'992) _nfcrmatlOn CO?'icer^.? n l t:i? OCC lrre:ic°
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B-2829
REPLACE BRIDGE NO. a28
OVER JOHNSON CREEK ON Sn 1431
GRANVILi r- COUNTY
0' mile 1 FIG. 1

??era_ r1e'_? surveVZ were condu.7tc-4 °1,•,G ^? ropnsed
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al nt by NCDJi b_oloar??s icgan tiLL'I a: ,s and. Bruce EL..is
on % S.p'ember 1999, . 'ant commiuP_ities grid ti_eir 3SSCCiated
wildlife were identif_e, and recorded. Nildl?fe
'dent_cat-Lon inVO!Ved Using a Yar1e}_>• of G-Servation
t.echnilaues: active searching and capture, Visual
^c,servalions (binocularsidentifying charac.- - sti. signs
of wildlife (sounds, scat, tracks and Burrows).
Jurisdictional wetland determinations were performed
1.;ti? ring delineation criteria prescr_:`Led ill --he "_ ..orp of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual" (Environmental
Laboratory, 1967).
1.4 Investigator Credentials
Logan Williams, Environmental Biologist
?dc:cat._on: AA, BA, MS degrees, iii. C. State University
Eype: ience: i4 vears as Bioloa?st\L_fe Scientist
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Z pertise. insect Taxonomv, Field Sotanv,
Natural History, Section 7 investigations
2.0 Physical Resource
Soli and water resources which occur in the studv area
=re - d'scussed below. Soi_ types and ava=lability of Water
d_re?tl influence composition and distribution of flora aria'
aura -n any biotic comm.un'Lty.
Granville County lies in the northern portion of the
_acimont phys:ographic region. The topography of Granv-ile
--unt,,r _s -haracterized by slopes that are ne- _avel Lo
strongly slcpina with steeper areas dissected by
d-ainageways or large water bodie-. The aVerac e'•laticn
cciroughour the pr--jeCl area is 106 m (3C, rL) above mean sea
'evel.
! Soils
There are two soil map units in the immediate oro-iect
area. Chewacla and Wehadkee (ChA) and Georqevii.le sitz loama
(GaC). ChA soils have 0 to 2 percent slopes and are
freauenzly flooded for brief durations. These soils are
listed as all hvdric soils or that they have h,-dr_c scils as
a : a-or component. GeC S-sils have 6 to 10 percent 310--es
.an are not hvdric.
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?.- ,,ater Resources
This section contains information concernina those
water resources likely to be impacted by the project. '.jai--r
resource information encompasses physical aspects of the
resource, its relationship to major water systems, Best
usage Standards and water quality of the resources.
Probable impacts to these water bodies are also discussed,
as are means o minimize impacts.
2.=." Waters Impacted and Characteristics
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The proposed project crosses Johnson Creek (Figure 21
Jorinscn Creel is located in the Roanoke River Basin. 'he
headwaters of Johnson Creek are located near the North
CarolinaiVirainia State line. The creek flows in a
northeasterly direction approximately 9.5 km (6 mil) to its
confluence with the John H. Kerr Reservoir.
Characteristics of Johnsen Creek at the project
:rossing are as follows: approximately 9.0-12.0 m (30-4-10
__ wide and 0.6 m-0.9 m (2.0-3.0 ft) deep. ^he substrate
c.snsists of sand and sii- with scattered boulders. she flovi
-he creek 1S very s1cW aild there is no aquatic vegetation
_ the pro-ect vicinity. Water Clarity was poor around the
bri due during the site visit. though the banks banks of the
Creek are steep 0.9 m (3.0 _t) there was substantial
evidence o over bank.
-hire is also an intermittent stream located north o=
the bridge and approximately 15 m (50 ft) west of the
na road. The intermittent strear: flows in a southe=l•_r
?irect???r. to its confluence with Jorinson Creek. The szrear?!
has a sand, cobble and pebble substrate and is approximately
. C T1 { J i ft) wide and 1 m (3.28 ft) deepp . TIE.-ere was no f 1•^•w
in the intermittent stream during the site visit.
-.2.2 Best Usaae Classification
Strums have been assicned a best usage classification
by the Division of Environmental Management (EE M; . i?-hnson
Creek (DEM Index No. G 3-L-(- (2 ) } is cl.assif.i sd as "B" from
1..t,.. J, 1 Creel{ to Grassy Creek arm of JOhn :. r.err
1es srvoir. Class "B" water uses are defined as primary
recreation and any other usage specified by the "C"
__ass ?f.^at? on. Cuss "C" uses inCiuC's aa'..=t'_., i _Fa
propacation and survival, fishina, wi_dIife, secondary
=eCre'-__on and agriculture. Neither High Quality Waters
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n -NORM C"-KVLJNA DEPARTN?Eyr OF
TRANSPORTATION . ROAD CLASSIFICATION
DIVISION of HlGh-wAYS Primary highway, all weather, Light-duty road,'ail weather, %
PLANNING AND Bti'xIIIt0ty -r.,
BRA\'CH ,TAL hard surface ------ ,.,. improved surface ..-. .r?0?
Secondary highway, aall weather, Unimproved road, fair or dry
B-2829 hard surface..__-._.._,--. -weather........___._..
RCPL.AC? ai,It,c€ No. ;28 ?-.- "
OVER JOHNlSON CREEK err sR 1431 U. S. Rome : ?: State Route
GRANVIL L-c GouNTY `
Fig. 2 NELSON, VA. -N. C.
SW/4' CLARKSVILLE :5' GL'?.ORAS __
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(HQW), Water Supplies (WS-1 or WS-11), nor Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 km (1.0 mi.) of
project study area.
? . _ . 3 water ity
TI-:_ Benthic Macroinvertenrate Ar aient Network (B?`'!.id; is
managed by -ire DEM and is part of an or_aoing ambient water
mon=to''_na program which addresses Iona term trends
water quality. =he program assesses water quaiiry ny
samena Tor selected benthic macroinvertebrate craanisms at
mon invertei ratea are nary-
+ vas toring sites. ?Jacro
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v --r'• subtle chanaes in water quality; thus, the species
-- _-_n-s and overall o_omass cf these orcanJ --T.s are
r==__.. z_on of water qualit . B-Man information rcr Jo mson
?re=k is currently unavailable.
source discharger- located `.-hrouahGUt Nor--
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permitted through the National Pollutant
__sc_arG= B_in.i ution ?erv_?- (NPDES) program. Any
discharaer is reauired to reaister for a permit. There are
- ?erYtitted ischarQerS Tsr johns--on :teak near the
-- ,sed project.
_. :. _ um arv of Anticirated __mnacts
Replacing an existing structure in the same location with a roars
-__sure durincr construc Ion Is almo__ always preferred because it noses
___u _Z _ is f: to a :uat:_c organisms and c:.her natural- sources.
?:.av resu" _n a :umber c,r -,Dac s
;•:_-er resources such as
• T: __ _=sec sedimentation and siltation from c ;'nstructi•'_''n
z.na/cr erosion.
• "an'^e- _.. frail ?.r:C_denC- and water clar4 tv due to
?ncr=ased seC_mentatlon and veaetat_on removes .
• Al-era'-on c= wafer levels and flews due to
_rterruptions and\or adds tl_,n= to surface and grout::
w-=-,=-r _`low from construction.
• ,-._ ass _n water temperature due to veyetati0.: rem._V.?l.
• increased concentration of to..ic c-C:pounds from hi,-,,hwa`.'
=a:: __, cor?stru'st_c,:. and =cx_c wills. r -
Recom- =naations:
• Sedimentation Control guidelines and Best Management
Practices are recommended and should be implemented prior
to construction and maintained throughout the life of the
project.
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• Non-point sediment sources should be identified and
efforts made to control sediment runoff.
3.0 Biotic Resources
Biotic resources include aquatic and terres':rial
ecosystems. This section describes those ecosyste:r..s
encountered in the study areas, as well as the relationshins
aetween fauna and flora within these ecOSy'stem.s.
Comoosition and distribution between biotic ?-,ommun'L t ies
rhr,;ughout the project area are reflective of topograp
nyQrologic influences and past and present land uses in+the
study area. Descriptions of the terrestrial systems are
?Dresente d _n the context of pliant con-aunitV c'_aSs_ri_ati.ons.
Dominant flora and fauna observed, or likely to occur, in
eaC" Corrr:unity are described and discussed. For a COr .'_cta
_isting of flora and fauna 4:nown to occur _L the s:tuciv_ area
-ne references in section 0 should be consulted.
Scienrific nomenclature and c orr"T.or names (when
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app..,-cable) are nrcvided for each animas and plant seecies
scr-':bed. v lifJeQUen? references to the -an e or'uan_s... W.-.
:elude the common na.T,e oniv. J
_ Terre; triai Cor",Il'iunit=.eS
Comp unity descriptions are based on o- serva'=_^ns of the
general vegetation in or rear theroj =ct N `OW. ^ -Ie
;?_,redorin,nt natural vegetation of the project area are
.._assified as P_edmont\J_j ovr Mountain A__uvy L -cresw
Mes'
Mi.;ed Hardwood Forest and Maintained Roadside. i uny faunal
_oecies are highly adaptive and may populate the entire
r- F ... Cwt rinmu,'Ii ties discussed-4 and Y!+?::ce o? Derr r:.z_ c 1 iG1? not be
_ ien -coned for each comrriun:ity located.
"-I-' ?iednmorit\I•ow Mountain Alluvial Forest Corrj-.uritV
1S a_U_'e fOr?St cO L'TtUn1tV is developed a'! CriC
flood plain of johnsor Creek. The canopy is- dominated ,y
black-rirc', (5etui a niara), boxelder ( cer r' eaund^) and
American elm (J-_US americana) . _ ^portant assoc red
snec_es Ln the -ano_'iy are shagbark hickory (Ca.rVa '_'yata) amd
tt='":irt hickory (C c ?d_rCr: ]s) "'he 3iib_a..?';"?r ts
pr__:iarily cf nackberr%I (tee - S =aeV_Cct3) , souther:: sugar
:r._=:Dle (Ater P-,arbatum), winged elm (' n.us al ta) and Species
.-en __ore•a tireti'.OUSlti' for the canocy-. T-GiSt'iri _ V-,'
!^'c..-couen -on radicans) and trumn_ et creener (C::6 s is
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he Pr.ed:,Lc-n-_- \uow i``.ou ain :Or-Lmui._ _'y' proV:, deS : a'Z`izaz
i'..,r an. assortment of birds and mammals. B` ras c.- .en
=_:+::_ated w_th strearnsiue cor^mur!J es _nclu e red-c.i._ged
klas_bird (Agelaius phoeniceus), white-throated sparrow
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.onot richia a l bicollis) , son^y sparrow (Melo3n'Lza aeoralana )
and northern cardinal (Cardinalis card_naliS). Yellow-
rumc,ed warbler (Dendroica coronata), h,?ioded warbler
(Ldilsonia ci trir_a) and common yellowtrroat may al^ be _ _ur_d
_n this communlry. Yellow warbler ;Dendro` - oetechia),
red-eyed vireo Wireo ol'Lvaceus), Carolina wren ( r:ryothorus
oy=Cianus' and mourning dove (Zenaida !acro :r^) may also
requent tIis a--ea. A bird of prey commonly found in
bottomlands and alluvial forests is the barred ow--'* (S}ri:.
varia). '_'he barred owl preys on rodents, insects, Gcall
birds, frogs and sometimes fish.
Mancmals which may frequent the creep: edge inclu- e
whit footed mouse (Percmvsc gas leucopus) , raccoon
' fMari'ota r.a?:) . 1 _ .1 addition, '.? -_r-e-
_ot .r) and woodchuck , *:ota._ed deer' (Odocoileus virgin-anus) and gray squirrel
,S \L,Dw
ciurus carolinensis) may also foraae in the Piedmont
t
:1 ir:ta--- -i :?Tial Corrz?..ii:_ty. Ev' dence of beaver' (CaS
Canadensis) activity (teeth marks on Saplings) was abundant.
_n the vicinity of the brldae.
Amn'_: Lbians and reptiles are likely to IDe local Iv
abundant _n the alluvial comr: unity. Spring peeper ;H'v _ -
Cr `C_r and up --and chC.rU ..rog (PSSUdaCr S Zr -r- ata)
breed in seminermanent pool: during tn_ --Drina ned
s:=1a:c =ricer (Durycea and northern dus'•:y
salamander (Desmoanatr.us fuscus) are found in or near
•r _ land Ctrear.s. Rat- Snake (Elavhe olDsoleta), Wor:',, Sna''=
;Cary a,:?oenuS) , r.:?g-ne ck:ed sriale "Diau,?ot =_
punc- _- u_) and c,ue_n snake (Reaina senzemy_ uata` ma-v T',°
OLP_dh?re c:S Well tur=_e +;_}s• rdra - rpe'.` na.
and 'ol_ turt_e (`-errapene .:aro na) ?::ay also occur , -. ng
alluvial fil.ood - ai ns . The Connerheac (L.ak' srrodon
reda _or of sma' TMam a'
cor- - 1_) w'r:_c an _:~p^'---tar_t p
may occur in the nroi ect vicini tv.
._.? ves-c M xed Hardwood Lorest
.! _s mature forested Cm*ilun3 ty oCCt;r_° u'po?e frtc
alluvial forest. Canopy ,pesies onS- s _ r_; Sri y of
meric-an Beech (Lanus a_r n'i`:-11a) , real oak l;erCLis ruara),
a nd w.._ oak: a_ r^et °Sti i%C4 t°_d tq?
'z • _-?_ /
t :e do:mm nan t canopv sties i es in._lude• :Llacr gum ; %-SSa
=va- a', an.; s;aeetaun. (T.,
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=C e e. _uti•rL s _s a_ Sas --:-as _
.r r?+OOQ f C yaendron arbor eun } / r ecbua C=-c-' s ?aii? ;ei1Si
and ash ( r rah: nus sib ! constitute the Var1@C7?SrcC=eS found
the subcanoo?-.
A number of shrub species occur in the mixed hardwood
community. These inc!ude strawberrybush (Euo^
:_v:M
::ous
americanus), frinae tree (Chionanthus vircinicus), pink
cZa- (Rhododendron nudiflorum) and saplinas of buc}teye
%. e•== -:us syll atiCG) .
^`e herb\vine layer along the mixed hardwood slope
somewhat varied. Common ta;.:a here are (Polygonatum
b__lc•rum) Scioman'seal, Saint John's-wort (Hynericum sp.)id Grape ('fT_tis sp.). Also occurring are Chr- istmas fern
olvstichum acrosticheides) and ebony spleenwort (Aspienium
c_a-vneuron). Beech drops (7_4facus virainiana), a plant
?drasitic on the roots of Air;ericar: beech i. common on the
::rest floor in this community.
The mixed hardwood community provides forage and
nestina habitat for a variety of avian species. Tufted
tmouse* (Parus bico'_or) and Carol ir_a c-ckadeelk
( .carol'nensis) flock together in mixed deci.dous forests.
1-re seed nutatch (5=tta n?--nsJ s) brown creeper
r?r-riia ramiaris) and bLac -ari
d'- 4 -'vT :itc ?r:ar,:?_vr kMnio-i to
v=ria) forage for insects among the bark of trees. Carolina
'r,-_Er* '7hr- othorus ludovicianus) and the cvenh,ird ('e-Lurus
auroc, arus) are common in th e conmun:ity.
,?=mma l E. which may range _nto the =crested .?mMun
include 4 rginia opossum (Dideinhis virginiana), white
to i=u ueer and racoon. The southeastern ..iirew °Sor@:.
r vri?r.r: rtrr S) , _ier.st shrew (Crvptotis Narya) , grey Scf -l rre-
and eastern mole (Scalomus aauaticus) may also be found in
_his co=-unity. Finally, the g_a-v fox (Urocjon
cynersoargenteus) may u't:i'_ize this community. ?t forages
e tensively on cottontail rabbits Sylvilacus floridanus) and
r id°r:t for its food, but its diet may also include 4;_nsect-s
and fruits such as grapes, apples and berries.
A teas ?:-ro somewhat ubiquitous arphfuians, the
Amer i can toad (Bu Fr., americanus) and fowler' - toad (B.
w,_ hod: c _ ei) can 'c•e e ?oected to occur in tr' s -om:runit j-.
. .... ..:!a ..iC w=aQ_y a=". ..r_L h+utec re- ' c-J :`. :. - ..'e
N +. 1. '...
onvCUntorEn are the T_ivE-' rl@^. S!:1P.}C (_7 ?? = eS ^' ^'
'as
_us)
rat s ;-=ke and rouah creed sna -e (:7tiE?•d " -' '' =) .
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s . 1. ? Maintained koadside Co. a: =-,,
Cormon plants on the flat roadside within the RO?v are
w s--.), rt p1 _a'v. re
-escae (_ estuca ip_a•! a_n ran
pea (Cassia nictitans) and ragweed (L '_brc-_a-
ar`ern s?ifciia). important associate species include
goldenrod (Soli daco altiss4 a), begger's lf. e ( Desmodium .. Im tianiculaturna) , winged sumac (;gnus copallina) and thorouahwort
{ Natcrium hyssopifoliu«). in some areas, sweetaum and
scrub pine {Pinus virginiana) are encroach-Lng onto the ZCJV? .
These plants are generally kept low growing rhrouah frequent
o--.ring and highway maintenance.
The faunal composition of the maintained roadside
uni -y is very _-M-4 1ar to the ad iu,:ent corzr- n_ties. Red-
winged blackbird, song sparrow and w;-:ite-thr.>ated sparrow
r.av all be observed in this area. Woodchuck, cottontail
ra.?bir?, meadow vole (Microtus nennsvlvanicus) and raccoon
171 also find refuge and\or forage in this communirv. Rat
will forage in this community on occc._y.on. ir!
audi r:Ori, readowiark (Sturnella magna) and eastern ` lu-
{S?alia sialis) may be observed perching on telephone wires
Cr erices over ± ooking the maintained rem..^un^ne r=d-
tailed hawk (Buteo araicensis) is an important predator
._._=.?n to forage _n this community preving on rats, mice a-,-4
.tr._.._ rodents. There is a direct relationship be wee n
animal use of the roadside habitat and those animals which
rec.:;rye ".road kills" as a result cf highway use.
.? Aquatic Conmunity
Johnson Creek will be impacted by the procosed prolect.
?.rtr ical characteristics of the water bodies and conditions
f _he water resource reflect faunal composon of the
aquatic communities. Terrestrial communities adjacent to a
water resource also greatly influence aquatic communities.
A variety of biological organisms utilize the piedmont
strea; com?*r?ur?ity. Althouah some fish were c:tiserved d•__--
the site investigation, none were ;raptured nor identified.
Tie rosvside dace (Cl_nostcmus fu-duil?ides) , s?.aliowta_l
.::finer (Notropis rp ccne) and biuei ead chub { :: cc.: ys
le;Dr_-,cepilalus) may likely be present. These =fish feed on
decr:tus and algae and serve as prey
ii!i:~rop--rus dol?rnieui) and redbreaS
aur_t-is) . Marginate ' maatom (Ncturus
perc._ {P.phiredoderus savanus'` have be
for smumoutl, :Jas=
sunf_... (: e yore
_nsian _ ) and pirate
, tier:,pr.ir seeC
Johnsen creek. B Lueaill {=etiomis m a;-roc .irus )
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c_bbo-us} and greensunfish (L.rana_us; are also
%r auent.y found in small to medium siZEd piedmont Streams.
There were no aauatic amphibians observed during the
site investigation. However, the stream and adia-ent
habitat could support dusky salamander (Desmocnathus so.),
Pickerel frog (Rana palust~_s} and green froa ? r-
( Rana
clamitans} to name a few. y
Good habitat for snapping turtle (Chelydra ser,pentina}
can be found in the project area. Queen snake and northern
water snake (Nerodia sinedon) are the snakes most likely to
be encountered in the area.
NCDOT Biologist Tim Sa=ridge surveyed ?ohnson creek for
mussels on July 21, 1995. A total of 45 eastern elliptio
iniSSelS ( 11?ptio comp-anata' were found 4n 0.5 man-hours.
she IntrodUc, ' i-1-.sJan clam (Corbicula "umiinea) was also
found to be con--non. No other mussels were found during the
survev.
3.3 Sumarv of Anticipated impacts
Construction of the subject project will have various
_r-Pacts on the b_ctic resources described. Any construction
re?ated activities in or near these resources have the
potentiai to impact- biological functions. This section
'i :alifl s and quantl fieS impacts ?O the natural resources In
terms cf area impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary
and permanent impacts are considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the
_e-ative abundance of each community present in the study
area. Project construction will result in cLear -
.?na and ,.
a=_gradation of portions of these con-nun _ties . Table 1
SUm::i=r4 -es potential quantitate ve losses to these biGtic
communities, resulting from project construction. Estimated
i-pacts are derived using the entire proposed right of wat,,
-= X5.0 mi (80.0 ft}. Usually, proJ_ - construction does not
require the entire right of way; therefore, actual imDac is
rnaT be considerably less.
-ter e 1. Estimated impacts to tSiOtiC COInmUliiti es
..... .......... ...... .... .. ........... _........ .. _......
..._ .....
c6lai LAITY IMPACTS
r l=uv ial Forest C. . 0-i ( 0.09 )
McSic Mi,.:ad Hardwood C.C2 (0.041
r'aintained C.0 (0.2}
Totals 0.13(0.33)
........... .............. ....................._ ............................ ...._....... ................. ..............
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Note: Values cited are in hectares (acres).
'Eoth permanent and temporary impacts to terrestrial
communities will occur in the form of habitat reduction in
the process of clearing, grading and surfacing during bridge
construction. Portions of the roadside community may be
completely destroyed during construction, but will
eventially re-establish itself after construction has ended.
The edges of the other communities may be impacted as well,
thus reducina a small part of the total natural habitat of
these types in the project area.
There will be some loss of habitat for small animal
species and predators and scavengers that utilize open
areas. There will be a reduction in the available habitat
for animals that reauire forest and intermediate habitats.
Rabbits and many other small animals as well as some large
animals frequent roadsides. Some animals such as rabbits
and birds build their nests in roadside cover. Road
construction will destroy foraging and nesting habitat for
some species, while actually improving habitat for others,
especially grass eating rodents like voles (Microtus sp.)
and cottonrat (Siamodcn hispidus). Ground dwellers and slow
moving organisms will temporarily decrease in numbers in the
wake of highway construction.
The data in Table 1 predict oniv the direct taking of
wand and community types in the wake of bridge construction..
There "av be a number of indirect effects which could occur.
indirect-effects on wildlife population levels and habitat
value should not change significantly. The mortality rates
for all species is not anticipated to increase because the
total amount of roadway will not increase. The riparian_
zone of Johnson Creek is likely an important corridor for
animal movement. The existing roadway already disrupts the
natural corridor movement, so replacement of the bridge is
not expected to introduce a significantly new factor except
during the actual construction phases of the proposed
project.
Potential exists for construction to damace forested
land outside the ROW and construction limits. +This damage
could potentially include:
- soil con :paction and root exposure and injury
- placing fill dirt over tree root systems
- spillage of harmful substances
skinning of trees by machinery.
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Removal of the old bridiae piers and construction cf an-v
neri' .:ridge piers are potential source_ of serious strear:
modifications. Extreme care must be excercised during these
.tivities. It is anticipated that y:)ermanent and _e:rinorarv
impacts to aquatic communities will occur from increased
sedimentation, increased light penetration and loss of
r:ablta. Sedimentation covers benthic araanis*r?s in'ribit_ns
their
heir abilities to feed and obtain oxygen. Filter feeders-
be covered by the sedimentation, thus preventing their
awiiity to feed. Increased sediment loads and suspended
particuiates can lead to the smothering of fish eggs,
reduced depth of light penetration in the water column,
reduction of dissolved oxygen and alterations in water
temperature. Increased light penetration from removal of.
_treamnside vegetation may also increase water temperatures.
Warmer water contains less oxvaen and results in a reduction
of aquatic life dependent on high oxygen concentrations.
Increased sediment and pollution from highway
-construction activity and runoff pollution after
construction are widely recognized as factors that can
Seriously reduce water quality. Aquatic organisms are
ceneray_y extremely sensitive to these inputs.
4.0 Jurisdictional Topics
This section provides descriptions, inventories and
_ _ act analvs-s pertinent to two important issues. Waters of
the United States and rare and protected species.
ti7aters of the United Sates
Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad
a sgory of "Waters of the United States', as defined In
Section 33 of the Code of Federal Register (CFR) part 338.3.
ttietlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those areas that are
inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a
fr=quRncy and duration sufficient to support, and under
r.ormai circ,.amstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation
t?jnicaliy adapted to life in saturated conditions. Anv
action that proposes to place fill into these areas fails
:ender the jurisdict:Lon of the US Army Corps of engineers
:CCEi under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.
4.1.1 Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface W
atcrS
r'GtE?tiai wetland communities were evaiuated usira tiie
?r_t=rl ____d in the 198-17 ?? `rr 7.i-neers We-_ar?d...`.
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Delineation Manual". For an area to be considered a
„wetland", the following three specifications must be met;
1) presence of hydric soils (low soil cnroma values), 2)
presence of hydrophytic vegetation, and 3) evidence of
hydrology, including; saturated soils, stained leaf litter,
oxidized rhizospheres, matted vegetation, high water marks
or, trees, buttressed tree bases and surface roots. None of
the alluvial communities associated with Johnson Creek in
.he project area meet the criteria for jurisdictional
wetlands; a number of hydrophytic taxa are present, but
hydrology and soils are not appropriate. No wetlands will
be impacted by the proposed project. Surface waters of
Johnsen Creek are the most important jurisdictional waters
present in the project ROW, to which construction will be
limi _ed.
4.1.' Permits
Since the project is classified as a Categorical
Exclusion (CE) a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5
(a)(23) is likely to be applicable for proposed
construction. This permit authorizes any activities
undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or
financed, in whole or in part, by another federal agency or
dsi:?artment has determined pursuant to the Council on
Environmental Quality regulation for implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy
Act, that the activity, work, or discharge is Categorically
Excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither
individually nor cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment and the office of the Chief of
Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's or
department's application for the CE and concurs with that
determ_nation.
A Section 401 General Water Quality Certification is
required for any activity which may result in a discharge
and for whic"l a federal permit is required. State permits
are administered through the DEHNR.
4.2 =are and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in the
process of decline either due to natural forces or their
inability to coexist with man. Federal law (under the
Provisions of the Endangered Species Act o_ 1973, as
amended) requires that any action, 'likely to adversely
affect a species classified as feder=1 '-% -protected, be
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sub-ect to review by the Fish and Wildlife Service ?F1
Other species may receive additional pro.ection under
seQ=-rate state laws.
4.2.1 Federally-Protected Species
.,:?lants and animals with federal classifications of
Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and
Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of
section 7 and section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. As of March 28, 1995, the FWS lists three
federally-protected species for Granville County. A brief
description of each species characteristics and habitat
follows Table 2.
Table 2. Federally-Protected Species for Granville County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Alasm4 -4nta heterodon dwarf wedoe mussel E
chinacea laevigata smooth coneflower
Ptilimnium nodosum Inaraerella E
denotes Endangered (a Species that is in danger of
extinction throughout a" or a si.cm-_irant portion or
its range).
Alasmidonta heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel) E
Animai Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: March 14, 199E
Distribution in N.C.:
Franklin, Granville, Halifax, John,ton,Nash,
Vance, Wake, Warren, Wiison.
The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel having a
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u i .., ?? °T;rguishaole shell noted d ,? by two --Zera_ teeth -on the runt
half and one on the left half. The periostracum (outer
shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the nacre
(inner shell) is bluish to silvery white.
{nown populations of the dwarf wedge mussel in North
Carolina are found in the Tar and Neuse+nivFr drainages.
';.hi.S mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic, and
_ncustriai pollutants and requires a stable sil* Tree
streambed with well oxygenated water to survive.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Johnson Creek was surveyed -for t1-Is Presence c-.` mussels
on July 21, 1995 lz,y NCLOT biologist 4 r S atTidae , ca v i•..7 ?i s
juiy, 24 :.995 Memorandum). Savidge wac?d t.Ie stream and used
vlsuai a-nc tact' ie searching metnocoiogy to survey i or_nsc-n
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Creek in the vicinity
determined that dwarf
project vicinity. A
data base of rare and
did not have a record
project area. It can
project will have no
of the proposed project. It was
wedge mussel is not present in the
review of the Natural Heritage Program
unique habitats was conducted. It also
of the dwarf wedge mussel for the
be concluded that construction of this
impact on the dwarf wedge mussel.
Echinacea laevigata (smooth coneflower) E
Plant Family: Azteraceae
Federally Listed: December 9, 1991
Flowers Present: June - early July
Distribution in N.C.: Durham, Granville, Orange,
Rockingham.
Smooth coneflower is a perennial herb that grows from
simple or branched rhizomes. This herb has a smooth stem and
few leaves. The basal leaves are the largest, and these
leaves are smooth to slightly rough, tapered to the base and
elliptical to broadly lanceolate. Mid-stem leaves have short
or no petioles and are smaller than the basal leaves. Flowers
are light pink to purplish in color and solitary. The petal-
like rays usually droop. Fruits are gray-brown, oblong-
prismatic and four-angled.
Habitat for the smooth coneflower is found in areas of
meadows, open woodlands, glades, cedar barrens, roadside,
power line rights-of-way, clearcuts, and dry limestone
bluffs. Plants usually grow in soil derived from calcareous
parent material. North Carolina populations are found in
soils derived from Diabase, a circumneutral igneous rock.
Optimal sites are in areas with abundant sunlight and little
cc:mnetition from other herbaceous plants.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
A survey for-for smooth coneflower was conducted on
October 11, 1995 by NCDOT biologist Logan Williams. A known
population of smooth coneflower was visited prior to the
survey to observe characteristic of this species during the
fall. There were no species of Echinacea in the project
vicinity. A review of the Natural Heritage Program data base
of rare and unique habitats was conducted. It also did not
have a record of smooth coneflower for the project area. It
can be concluded that construction of this project will have
no impact on smooth coneflower.
Ptilimnium nodosum (Harperella) E
Plant Family: Apiaceae
Federally Listed: September 28, 1988
Flowers Present: late July - August
Distribution in N.C.: Chatham, Granville, Lee.
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~aroereila =s an annual heir: the c r
iaam _ _3:: L_, r with
=br?us roots and erect to spreading stems. File St: S are
greed and often have a L urp_4 3', tinge at the baste and t lei
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may branch above mid-stem. The leaves are hollow,
cyi1.na .. __^rical and septare, with broad'y ases•
?Flowers are un:bels, each umbel subtended by an JLnl'vola.l ' cr r. e of
S?Tia" l lanceolate bracts. North Carolina currently has two
known populations of harperella, one in Granville and one in
Chatham County.
This
plant can be found in the fo .low'Lnig tt_-Y es Gf
habitats: rocky or gravel shoals and the margins of clear, swift-
flo4ri na strIeam sections and the edges of in Derr i*_-tent nineland
ponds or low, wet savannah meadows in t:ie coastal P-L--n.
a_ways found :.n saturated substrates and tolerates per=sd_c,
moderate flooding. There is a preference for sunny areas and tills
s-ec,ies is abundant where it is sheltered from stream erosion,
uSsl _1',r on the downstream side of large r: DCks or a:n? dst th_ r.
clones of wafer willow.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
A plant by plant survey or the proposed project area
was conducted by Logan W,,, 11 4a; s on GcWc: er 6 '_?95. T'_^.e.
survey was conducted during the plants flowering season.
ti l .-;n um nodcsum was found during the Survey. A review
z..-- Natural Her_tage Program .._ta base of rare and uniuue
habitats was conducted. It also did not have a record or
harperella occurr_na in the Drolest area. 7herefore it can
oe concluded that project construction will not impact
harnerella.
4.2.2 Federal Candidate and State Protected Species
There are eiaht Federal Candidate SpeG_L (C2} listed
For Granville County as of March 28, 1995. Federal
Candidate species are not afforded federal protection under
the Endangered Species Act and are not subject to any of its
provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally
proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered. CL species
are defined as organisms which are vulnerable to e"_tinct_on
although no sufficient data currently exists to warrant a
listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered, or
_.roposed Threatened. Organisms which are 14 ste•d as
Zndangere:JA (E) , Threatened (T) , or Special Concer `S, 'i-;y
_he TJorth Carolina TiatUral Heritac_e Proaram list of a Care
_.?
a:l? ^il?mal SpecieS 199! are atrrroved state r0 on
under the :state Endangered Species Ac-- and the `C Plan.
ect_Lon and C_nservat_on _9 ;'?'. -able E s tt
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federal candidate species for Granville County, as of March
28, 1995.
'Fable 6. Federal Candidate Species for Granville County
Scientific Name Conn Name NC Habitat
Status
Fusconaia masoni Atlantic T Yes
Pigtoe
Lampsilis cariosa Yellow T Yes
lampmussei
Lasmigona subviridis Green floater E Yes
T Yes
Elliptio lanceolata Yellow lance
C Yes
Lotus purshianus var. Heller's
helleri trefoil
r No
Marshallia grandiflora Larae flowered
Barbara's
buttons
E-SC Yes
De ohinium exaltatum tall larkspur
E No
Aster denauperatus serpentine
aster
* No specimen from Granville County in at least 20 years.
A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program Rare
Species and Unique Habitats data base reveals no records for
the above listed species in the project area. The records
do indicate that Carolina darter (Etheostoma collis) a
species of Special Concern, (SC) , has been collected from
nearby Grassy Creek. "SC" is defined as "any species of
wild animal native or once-native to North Carolina which is
determined by the Wildlife Resources Commission to require
monitoring but. which may be taken under regulations adopted
under the provisions of Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the
General Statutes; 1987. BNP should be strictly followed to
minim---e any potential impacts to this species (see section
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5.0 REFERENCES
American Ornithologists' Union. 1963. Check-list of North
American Birds (6th ed.}. Lawrence, Kansas, Allen
'Press, Inc.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual, "Technical report Y-87-1, U.S.
Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg,
Miss.
Mart--of B.S., W.M.Palmer, J.R.Bailev_ and J.R. Harrison III.
1980. Amphibians and ReDt.i.les of the Carolinas and
Virainia. The University of North Carolina Press,
Chapel Hill, NC.
Menhinck, E.F. 1991. The Fresh Water' Fishes of North
Carolina. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, The
DeLmar Company, Charlotte, N.C.
National Audubon Society, inc. 1979. The Audubon Society
Field Guide to North American Trees Easter-. Recion.
Alfred A. Knoof. New York.
:: tonal Audubon Society, Inc. 979. The Audubon Soc_et-y
Field Guide to Nor?h ;.jrerican Wildflowers Eastern
Rea-on Alfred A. Knopf. New York.
National Audubon Society, Inc.' 1979. The Audubon Society
Field Guide to North American Rentiles and Amohibians.
"fired A. Knopf. New York.
NC:DEHNR-DEM. 1991. Biological Assessment of Water Quality
in Norm Carol_na Streams: Benthic Macroinvertabrate
Data Base and Long Term Changes in Water Quality.
1983-1990.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles and G.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of
the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. The Univ. N.C.
Press. -
Robbins, C.S., B. Bruun, and H. S. Zimm. 1966. A Guide to
FPi el d identification Birds of North America. Golden
'Dress. New York.
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Cruel'.=? ?, M.P. and A.S. U'-eal:ley. Ie-.1?' _ a _c_n _
:JG tel.: Y.- -cremun+ e c- Nor }2 I= ?• 1a :hira
A?;?_T7y iIi1a`iOn. N-- Nat. 1Y°r=LcaQ° Program. Div. of
C-=r- s and' Re . , iv Dent. of Env.-r., Health and Nat.
tees urces. U.S. Dept. ` of Agr-cul pure, CCJii
Conservation Service. 1.964,
U.S. Debt. of Agriculture, Soil Consevation Service. 1962.
Co? 1 Surye`J of Granville Countv, North Carolina. N. C.
Agricultural Experiment Station.
rVVelDJte'r TJV'. D J. F. Parnell, W. C . $_ggS . 1985. c)- ` the
Carol nas, Virgin°_.a and Maryland. The Univer s--y of
North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N.C.
.5[ATE y
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR SECRE ANY
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C 27611-201
July 24, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Wayne Elliot, Unit Head
Bridge Unit
ATTENTION: Michele James, Project Manager
FROM: Tim W. Savidge, Environmental Biologist
Environmental Unit
SUBJECT: Protected Mussel Survey Results for
Porposed Replacement of Bridge No. 128
on SR 1431 Over Johnson Creek,
Granville County, State Project No.
8.2370601, T.I.P. No. B-2829.
The federally Endangered dwarf-wedge mussel (Alasmidonta
heterodon) (DWM) is listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for Granville County. The proposed project will
impact Johnson Creek. This creek was surveyed for the
presence of mussels on July 21, 1995 by NCDOT biologist Tim
Savidge. Survey methodology included visual and tactile
searching by wading in the stream. A total of 45 eastern
elliptio mussels (Elliptio complanata) were found in 0.5 man-
hours (mhrs). The variable size classes found indicate a
stable population of this species. The introduced Asian clam
(Corbicula fluminea) was found to be common. No other mussel
species were found.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
No Effect
Given the survey results, it is apparent that the DWM is
not present in Johnson Creek. It can be concluded that
construction of this project will have no impact of the
dwarf-wedge mussel.
The strict enforcement of Best. Management Practices
(BMP's) for the protection of surface waters is recommended
to protect the mussel fauna present. Although the species
found during the survey are not afforded any legal
protection, they are important components of the aquatic
ecosystem and are very sensitive water quality dgradation.
cc: V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D, Unit Head Environmental Unit
Hal Bain, Environmental Supervisor
File: B-2829
File; Section 7 Aquatic Issues

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVEFuNoR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C 27611-5201 $ECR.t'fARY
July 24, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Wayne Elliot, Unit Head
Bridge Unit
ATTENTION: Michele James, Project Manager
FROM: Tim W. Savidge, Environmental Biologist
Environmental Unit
SUBJECT: Protected Mussel Survey Results for
Porposed Replacement of Bridge No. 128
on SR 1431 Over Johnson Creek,
Granville County, State Project No.
8.2370601, T.I.P. No. B-2829.
The federally Endangered dwarf-wedge mussel (Alasmidonta
heterodon) (DWNI) is listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for Granville County. The proposed project will
impact Johnson Creek. This creek was surveyed for the
presence of mussels on July 21, 1995 by NCDOT biologist Tim
Savidge. Survey methodology included visual and tactile
searching by wading in the stream. A total of 45 eastern
elliptio mussels (Elliptio comAlanata) were found in 0.5 man-
hours (mhrs). The variable size classes found indicate a
stable population of this species. The introduced Asian clam
(Corbicula fluminea) was found to be common. No other mussel
species were found.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
No Effect
Given the survey results, it is apparent that the D«'M is
not present in Johnson Creek. It can be concluded that
construction of this project will have no impact of the
dwarf-wedge mussel.
The strict enforcement of Best Management Practices
(BMP's) for the protection of surface waters is recommended
to protect the mussel fauna present. Although the species
found during the survey are not afforded any legal
protection, they are important components of the aquatic
ecosystem and are very sensitive water quality dgradation.
Cc: V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D, Unit Head Environmental Unit
Hal Bain, Environmental Supervisor
File: B-2829
File; Section 7 Aquatic issues

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
Michele L. James
Project Planning Engineer
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
Replacement of Bridge No. 128 on SR 1431 over Johnson
Creek, Granville County, B-2829, State Project
8.2370601, Federal Aid Project BRZ-1431(2)
A scoping meeting for the subject project was held on April 18, 1995
at 9:00 AM in Room 434 of the Planning and Environmental Branch.
The following were in attendance:
Jerry Snead Hydraulics Unit
Debbie Bevin SHPO
Darin Wilder Program Development
Sid Autry Location and Surveys
Roger Thomas Roadway Design
Tony Davis Structure Design
Jay Woolard Traffic Control Unit
Eric Galamb DEM
Don Sellers Right-of-Way
David Cox NCWRC
Michele James Planning & Environmental Branch
Attached are the revised scoping sheets which include additional
information provided at the scoping meeting.
Eric Galamb of DEM commented that Johnson Creek is classified as
Class B. Implementation of high erosion control measures was suggested.
Sid Autry of Location and Surveys reported that there were no
utilities in the bridge construction area.
The SHPO has determined that archaeological and architectural surveys
would not be necessary.
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The Hydraulics Unit recommends that the bridge be replaced at its
existing location with a bridge 35 m (115 ft.) in length. The new bridge
should have a minimum deck gradient of 0.3% to facilitate deck drainage.
In order to improve the level of service, it was recommended that the
bridge deck elevation be raised approximately 1 m (3 ft.). This would
require a slightly longer bridge than recommended above.
The Division Office has recommended road closure during construction.
Their recommended detour is via SR 1441, SR 1440, SR 1400 and SR 1442. The
District Office advised that SR 1441 will be paved by mid 1996, thus
greatly improving the proposed detour.
The alternatives to be studied are as follows:
Alternate 1 - Replace the bridge on its existing location. The grade will
be raised approximately 3 feet. During construction,
traffic would be detoured along existing secondary roads.
Alternate lA - Replace the bridge on its existing location and raise the
grade approximately 3 feet. A temporary on-site detour
would be built on the east side of the bridge to maintain
traffic during construction.
Based on available information,
preferred alternate. A preliminary
replacement is $ 500,000.
it appears that Alternate 1 is the
cost estimate for the recommended
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PR0J_P'C7' SCOPI'181I11 SHElf'T
TIP PROJECT ?-??3?9--- DIVISION
STATE PROJECT COUNTY --- C?R_AK)LT_LjX
F _ A _ PROJECT BF_Z-14 3lf:2__? _ ROUTE 5 ._1431_ _
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE 13RIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: SR 1431, BRIDGE NO. 128, GP_ANVILLE COUNTY,
REPLACE BRIDGE OVER JOHNSON CREEK.
PROJECT USGS QUAD SHEET(S): --NELSON VA-NC
STATE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: -RURAL LOCAL- -
TIP CONSTRUCTION COS'd'________________________________ $ 330,000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST-------------------------------- $ 27,000
TIP TOTAL COST----------------------------------------3', 357,000
CURRENT ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COS'` $ 500,000
CURRENT ESTIMATED (T-I_P.) RIGHT OF WAY COST $ 27,000
CURRENT TOTAL COST ESTIMATE $ 527,000
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES - NO
I F YES , BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT : ---^--
TRAFFIC: CURRENT __ 3 E} _ NIPD; DESIGN YEAR *700 _ VPD
TTST DT _!u
EXISTING STRUCTURE : I.ENGTH METERS ; WIDTH i__2_ METERS
FEET -'? _ FEE T
PROPOSED STRUCTURE: LENGTH -.35___ METE-AHS; WIDTH _7.8_ METERS
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DEPARTMENT OF TP ANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
March 6, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Replacing Bridge No. 128
on SR 1431 over Johnson Creek, Granville County, B-2829
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the
subject project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of
these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting
of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby
enable us to better implement the project. A scoping meeting for this
project is scheduled for April 18, 1995 at 9:00 A. M. in the Planning and
Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 434). You may provide us with
your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process.
If there are any questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please
call Michele James, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842, Extension 233.
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TIP PROJECT:
F. A. PROJECT:
STATE PROJECT:
BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
-2829 DIVISION: .-F-LYE-
COUNTY: GRANVILLE
ROUTE: _SR 1431
PROJJECT PURPOSE: Re-place Obsolete Br; ize
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DESCRIPTION: Replace Bridge No. 128 on SR 1431 over Johnson Creek
in Granville County.
PROJECT USGS QUAD SHEET(S): _Nelson VA-NC
STATE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: Local rural route
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ................................ $ 330,000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................ . $ 27,000
PRIOR YEARS COST ------------------------------------- $
TIP TOTAL COST ........................................ $ 357,000
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO
IF YES, BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT: (:$)
7 (0/6 )
TRAFFIC: CURRENT 00 VPD; DESIGN YEAR /7(10 vpl?
TTST ! % DT ?_% 6 n l
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EXISTING TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTIO?d: ?? M50 3 7
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TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
B - 2829
REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 128
OVER JOHNSON CREEK ON SR 1431
GRANVILLE COUNTY
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