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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HuNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 23, 1995
Regulatory Branch
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Mr. Matt Flint
Dear Sir:
Subject: Sampson County, Replacement of Bridge No. 14 over the Black River on
NC 411, Federal Aid Project BRSTP-41 1 (1), State Project No. 8.128040 1,
TIP No. B-1381.
Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above
referenced project. Bridge number 14 over the Black River on NC 411 will be replaced
along the existing alignment. Traffic during construction will be detoured onto existing
secondary roads. The project will not result in any wetland impacts, however incidental
fill of surface waters is anticipated.
The project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a
"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). 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 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
Environmental Management, for their review.
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Scott P.
Gottfried at 733-3141.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Wilmington District COE Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DEM
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John L. Smith Jr., PE, Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, Roadway Design Unit
Mr. D. A. Bowers, PE, Division 3 Engineer
Sampson County
Bridge No. 14 on NC 411
Over Black River \
Federal Project BRSTP-411(1)
State Project 8.1280401
TIP # B-1381
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION & PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(0
U. S. DEPARTEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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Sampson County
Bridge No. 14 on NC 411
Over Black River
Federal Project BRSTP-411(1)
State Project 8.1280401
TIP # B-1381
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION & PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(fl
June 1995
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Sampson County
Bridge No. 14 on NC 411
Over Black River
Federal Project BRSTP-411(1)
State Project 8.1280401
B-1381
PROJECT COMMITTMENTS
1) NCDOT will implement Sedimentation Control Guidelines.
2) NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices.
3) NCDOT will implement High Quality Water Standards.
4) NCDOT will implement all standard procedures and measures (where the above
commitments do not supersede) to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
5) NCDOT will get a North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM)
Section 401 Water Quality General Certification prior to issue of the Army Corps
of Engineers Nationwide Permit #23.
6) NCDOT will obtain a Coast Guard Permit.
7) NCDOT will post project area for 60 km/h (35 mph).
8) NCDOT will use 1-bar metal rail on the new bridge
9) NCDOT will complete all archeological recovery in the designated areas prior to
construction. The data recovery plan will be developed in consultation with the
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and will be submitted to the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) for concurrence.
10) NCDOT will terminate guardrail just to the west of the Clear Run Grocery Store.
11) NCDOT will keep road work and all other modifications to a minimum because of potential
impacts to the Clear Run Historic District.
Sampson County
Bridge No. 14 on NC 411
Over Black River
Federal Project BRSTP-411(1)
State Project 8.1280401
TIP # B-1381
Bridge No. 14 is located in Sampson County on NC 411 crossing over the Black
River. It is programmed in the 1996-2002 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as a
bridge replacement project. The project has been classified as a Federal Categorical
Exclusion. No substantial environmental impacts are expected.
1. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 14 will be replaced at the existing location with a new 70-meter
(230 foot) bridge at the same elevation as the existing bridge. Approach work along the
existing alignment will extend approximately 61 meters (200 feet) west of the bridge and
about 46 meters (150 feet) east of the bridge. The approaches will have two 3.3-meter (11-
foot) lanes with 1.8-meter (6-foot) shoulders.
The estimated cost of the project is $ 572,000. The estimated cost shown in the
1996-2002 TIP is $ 572,000.
Due to the proximity of Project B-1381 with Project B-2626, Division 3 supports
clustering (i.e. simultaneous letting for construction) these projects to potentially reduce the
cost of mobilization and to utilize the inspection forces more efficiently.
H. SUMMARY OF PROJECT COMMITMENTS
NCDOT will implement Sedimentation Control Guidelines.
NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices.
NCDOT will implement High Quality Water Standards.
NCDOT will implement all standard procedures and measures (where the above
commitments do not supersede) to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
NCDOT will get a North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM)
Section 401 Water Quality General Certification prior to issue of the Army Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Permit #23.
NCDOT will obtain a Coast Guard Permit.
NCDOT will post project area for 60 km/h (35 mph).
NCDOT will use 1-bar metal rail on the new bridge
NCDOT will complete all archeological recovery in the designated areas prior to
construction. The data recovery plan will be developed in consultation with the State
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and will be submitted to the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation (ACHP) for concurrence.
NCDOT will terminate guardrail just to the west of the Clear Run Grocery Store.
NCDOT will keep road work and all other modifications to a minimum because of potential
impacts to the Clear Run Historic District.
III. ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS
A design exception may be required due to the nature of the curve on the east end
of the project. It is not reasonable to improve the curve because any change would impact
the historic district. Final determination of a need for the design exception and processing
of the exception will be completed during the final design phase of the project.
IV. EXISTING CONDITIONS
NC 411 is classified as a Rural Major Collector in the Statewide Functional
Classification System. It serves 500 vehicles per day (VPD). NC 411 is oriented in an
east/west direction in the vicinity of Bridge No. 14.
The existing bridge was completed in 1953. It is 60 meters (196 feet) long and has
approximately 6.1 meters (20 feet) of vertical distance between the bridge deck and
streambed. Structural elements include a reinforced concrete deck on steel I-beams and
timber joists originally supported on timber piles but now supported partially by steel piles.
The deck is 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) wide with 7.3 meters (24 feet) of clear deck width. The
bridge carries two lanes of traffic.
Vertical alignment is fair. The horizontal alignment contains a curve which begins
on the east end of the bridge. The width of the travelway to the east and west of the bridge
is 5.5 meters (18 feet). Shoulder widths on the west end of the bridge are approximately
2.5 meters (8 feet). On the east end of the bridge, shoulder widths vary from one meter
(3 feet) to areas where shoulders exist as property owner's front yards.
Traffic volume is presently 500 VPD and projected at 800 VPD for the year 2016.
Truck percentages are 1% TTST (truck-tractor semi-trailer) and 2% dual-tired vehicles.
The speed limit in this vicinity is 90 kilometers per hour (statutory 55 miles per hour).
According to Bridge Maintenance Unit records, the sufficiency rating of the bridge
is 47.6 out of a possible 100. Presently the bridge is posted at 17 tons for single vehicles
(SV) and 25 tons for TTST. The estimated remaining life is 10 years.
Consultation with the Traffic Engineering Branch indicates that three accidents have
taken place within the last 10 years. Two were due to drivers exceeding a safe speed limit
and consequently running off the curve. One was due to an incident involving a deer.
The Black River has been historically navigable at this location and still qualifies as
navigable waters. A U.S. Coast Guard Permit will be required. The present vertical
clearance of the bridge is approximately 18 feet under normal conditions. The new bridge
will have approximately the same deck elevation and vertical clearance as the old bridge.
Several bridges downstream have far less vertical clearance. The bridge presently has as
little as 4.3 meters (14 feet) of horizontal clearance underneath the bridge. The new
bridge will span more than 21 meters (70 feet) providing much greater horizontal
clearance.
Nathan Gay, Transportation Director for Sampson County Schools, indicated that
there are six school bus crossings daily but rerouting will cause no significant problems.
There is a power line crossing almost parallel to the bridge coming as close as
7 meters (25 feet) to the north. Also, there is a USGS gauging station located
approximately 15 meters (50 feet) off the north east corner of the bridge.
V. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES
The recommended alternate will replace the present bridge with a new bridge
structure at its existing location with minimal work on the approaches. Traffic will be
detoured along existing secondary roads during construction. This proposal will allow for
satisfactory traffic movement with no significant alterations to the appearance of the
historic district.
Providing an onsite detour is not necessary due to low traffic and the availability of a
good detour route. In addition, an onsite detour would require the disturbance of at least
one historic structure (Clear Run Grocery). Furthermore, there would be more than
$ 400,000 of additional project cost. Because of economic and historic concerns in addition
to low traffic volumes, the onsite detour is neither feasible nor needed.
Bridge No. 14 is approximately at the center of Clear Run Historic District. An
avoidance alternative would have to follow the perimeter of the 1440-acre district on new
location. Such an alternate would be extremely expensive (relative to the recommended
alternate) due to the new miles of roadway relocation. This is neither feasible nor prudent
considering that the alternative recommended above does no harm to the district and is the
best economic choice.
The "do nothing" alternative is not a practical alternate because it would require the
eventual closing of the road as the existing bridge completely deteriorates.
Rehabilitation of the existing deteriorating bridge is neither practical nor economical.
VI. ESTIMATED COST
COMPONENT COST
Bridge $ 337,000
Bridge Removal 28,000
Roadway & 26,000
Approaches
Detour 4,000
Mobilization & 80,000
Miscellaneous
Engineering & 75,000
Contingency
Total 550,000
Construction
Right of Way 229000
Total Cost $ 572,000
VII. TRAFFIC DETOUR
The 12.0-kilometer (7.5-mile) offsite detour carries traffic around the project by way
of SR 1130, SR 1003, SR 1134, and NC 411 as shown in Figure 1. The roadways along
the detour are well maintained and the curvature is reasonable. There are two bridges
located along this route; Bridges No. 66 and No. 67. Both bridges have a posting equal to
or greater than Bridge No. 14 and thus pose no restrictions on vehicles which normally
travel along NC 411. Road user analysis indicates the cost of additional travel to road users
would be approximately $ 314,000 during the nine month construction period based on 500
VPD and an average of 12.0 kilometers (7.5 miles) of indirectional travel.
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VIII. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
Because of the historic and archaeological significance of the Clear Run District, the
recommended alternate best accomplishes the purpose of this project with the least impact
to the historic district. Bridge No. 14 will be replaced with a new bridge structure at its
present location. The project area will be posted for 35 miles per hour. The design speed
will be 65 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour). Traffic will be detoured along existing
secondary roads during construction.
Road work and all other modifications will be kept to a minimum because of
potential impacts to the Clear Run Historic District.
The new bridge will have 8.6 meters (28 feet) of clear deck width including two
3.3-meter (11-foot) lanes and 1-meter (3-foot) offsets. The bridge will be approximately
70 meters (230 feet) long. Approximately 107 meters (350 feet) of approach work will be
required, extending about 61 meters (200 feet) west of the bridge and about 46 meters
(150 feet) east of the bridge to SR 1130. The approaches will have two 3.3-meter (11-
foot) lanes with 1.8-meter (6-foot) shoulders.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. GENERAL
This project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of the
inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
This project is considered to be a "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope
and insignificant environmental consequences.
This bridge replacement will not have a substantial adverse effect on the quality of
the human or natural environment with the use of current NCDOT standards and
specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation.
No change in land use is expected to result from construction of this project.
There are no hazardous waste impacts.
No adverse effect on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of-way
acquisition will be limited.
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is expected. The project is not
expected to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
B. AIR AND NOISE
The project area is within the Sandhills Air Quality Control Region. The ambient air
quality for Sampson County has been determined to be in compliance with the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards. This project is in an area where the State Implementation
Plan (SIP) does not contain any transportation control measures. NCDOT and the FHWA
do not anticipate that it will create any adverse effect on the air quality of this attainment
area.
The impact on air quality will be insignificant. If the project disposes of vegetation
by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with applicable local laws and
regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
This evaluation completes the assessment requirements of the 1990 Clean Air Act
amendments and the National Environmental Policy Act. The project requires no additional
reports.
The project will not significantly increase traffic volumes. Therefore, neither will
have significant impact on noise levels. Temporary noise increases may occur during
construction.
C. LAND USE & FARMLAND EFFECTS
In compliance with the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FFPA) of 1981, the U. S.
Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was asked to determine whether the project being
considered will impact prime or important farmland soils. The SCS responded that the
project will not impact prime or important farmland soils.
D. HISTORICAL EFFECTS
The purpose of the historical survey was to identify any historic resources within the
area of potential effect. NCDOT staff photographed all buildings and structures in the
general project area and reviewed those photographs and project maps with a representative
from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) at the October 5, 1993 scoping
meeting.
The only property over fifty years old in the area of potential effect is Clear Run, a
National Register historic district. A map showing the boundaries of the 1440-acre
National Register district is included in Appendix 3 of this document.
Clear Run is an intact rural family compound that began about 1870 when Amos J.
Johnson (1843-1914) moved his mercantile and farming operations there. Johnson's
operations included a general store, cotton gin, turpentine distillery, blacksmith shop, and
1700 acre farm.
A number of intact historic agricultural outbuildings and commercial buildings are
located in the district, as well as the Johnson Family Cemetery and several archaeological
remains related to riverboat trade and turpentine production. Those buildings contribute to
the significance of the district, and the majority of the buildings sit well back off the
roadway.
Three buildings contributing to the significance of the Clear Run National Register
district are located within the project's area of potential effect: the ca. 1898 Marvin
Johnson House; and the ca. 1860s Clear Run Grocery Store and the ca. 1860s Clear Run
Furniture Store. According to Amos Johnson's daughter, Clear Run Furniture Store had
been dismantled and moved from Taylor's Bridge community to Clear Run in 1870, when
Amos Johnson moved his operations there, and was originally used as a general store at
this site.
NCDOT has minimized the impacts of the project so as not to widen beyond
approximately 1 meter (3 feet) of the existing right of way on either side of the road. As
such NCDOT and FHWA have come to agreement with the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) to render a "no adverse effect" judgment on the project. The Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation has concurred with this determination. Attached
correspondence (Attachments 2-9) reflect the coordination process. Amos McLamb, the
current owner of the property surrounding the project has also consented to the plans for
the project.
E. ARCHAEOLOGICAL EFFECTS
The purpose of the archaeological survey was to identify any archaeological
resources within the area of potential effect. The survey methods used for this project were
primarily visual inspection and a pedestrian walk-over of the project area. A blacksmith-
cooper shop shown on the Clear Run National Register Form to be northwest of the bridge
could was located during this survey (see Figure 2). Also, the remains of a house and barn
located to the west on the bluff above the Black River. The remains of a metal stove pipe
and possibly part of the stove as well as various other unidentified metal objects near the
remains of this structure were present. The current property owner indicated that this site
had been the location of a small barn, probably one of the worker's houses. On the south
side of NC 411, archaeological features including former tar/pitch beds, a turpentine still,
and a warehouse were located parallel to the riverbank.
The archaeological assessment for this project resulted in identifying the presence of
significant archaeological resources within the area of potential effect (APE). Both
proposed alternatives involve new approach roadwork for replacing the bridge on its
existing location. This project will impact the archaeological remains of a blacksmith-
cooper shop recorded on the National Register nomination form. However, this site was
determined to be "not suitable for public presentation". Therefore, NCDOT will develop
and implement a plan for recovery prior to construction (Attachment 7). The plan will be
developed in consultation with the FHWA and the SHPO and submitted to the ACHP for
concurrence and to complete the "No Adverse Effect" finding.
F. NATURAL SYSTEM
PHYSICAL RESORUCES
Physiography
The topography of the area is characterized as coastal plain sandhills with an
elevation in the study area of approximately 15.2 m (50 ft). Soil profiles (Table 2) are
nearly level and poorly to very poorly drained. A more complete description of the most
prevalent soils follows.
Table 2. Soil Mapping Units
MAP UNIT NAME
Chipley Sand (0 to 2% slopes)
Wagram loamy sand (0 to 6% slopes)
Lynchburg Sandy Loam
CLASSIFICATION
Nonhydric
Hydric Inclusions
Hydric Inclusions
Chipley sand occurs on nearly level, moderately well drained low ridges. This soil is
strongly acidic and has a low available water capacity. Slow surface runoff is often present.
Wagram loamy sand soils are well drained soils that occur on uplands. These soils
are strongly acidic and have slow surface runoff.
Lynchburg sandy loam soils occur on broad smooth uplands. These soils are
strongly acidic, poorly drained, and have slow surface runoff.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Terrestrial Communities
The three terrestrial communities found in the project area are the Roadside/
Disturbed Community, Cypress-Gum Swamp Forest Community, and Mesic Pine
Flatwoods Community. The faunal components of these communities will be discussed
with the appropriate floral community components. Lists of species which were visually
observed during field surveys are contained in Tables a-c of Appendix A.
Roadside/Disturbed Community
The man dominated community occurs along both shoulders of NC 411 and the
clearings associated with a powerline right-of-way north of the existing structure. The
dominant species in this community include: fescue (Festuca sp.), bermuda grass (Cynodon
dactylon), crabgrass (Digitaria sp.), plantain (Plantago rugel i), english plantain (P.
lanceolata), buttercup (Ranunculus sp.), rose (Rosa sp.), cinnamon fern (Osmunda
cinnamomea), netted chain fern (Woodwardia areolata), prickly pear cactus (Opuntia
compressa), red maple (Acer rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), loblolly pine
(Pinus taeda), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), grape (Vitis rotundifolia), catbriar (Smilax
spp.), and trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), and honey suckle (Lonicera japonica).
Animals found in man dominated communities are those species which are highly
opportunistic and have wide ranging habitat requirements such as turkey vulture (Cathartes
aura), northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), and Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana).
Species that are typical of old field and meadow communities also thrive in some man
dominated communities. Examples of meadow species for which habitat is available here
include eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), black racer (Coluber constrictor), and
eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus).
Cypress-Gum Swamp Forest Community
This unique coastal plain swamp community occurs as a fringe along both banks of
the Black River. The canopy in this community is dominated by bald cypress (Taxodium
distichum), sweet gum, swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor), and red maple. The sparse
understory of this community is composed of saplings of the above mentioned species as
well as water oak (Q. nigra) and willow oak (Q. phellos). A vine layer is also present
consisting of species such as grape, catbriar, and trumpet vine.
A cypress-gum swamp forest provides habitat for a wide variety of animals, many of
which are also found in other communities in the study area. Red shouldered hawk (Buteo
lineatus) uses canopy trees for nesting and forages over the Black River. Raccoon
(Procyon lotor), cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus), southeastern shrew (Sorex
longirostris), and southern leopard frog (Rana sphenocephala) also forage in this
community.
Mesic Pine Flatwoods Community
The canopy in this community is composed almost entirely of loblolly pine. A dense
understory composed of dogwood (Cornus florida), sweet gum, red maple, willow oak,
bluff oak (Q. austrina), water oak, sassafras (Sassafras albidum), American holly (Ilex
opaca), bitter gallberry (Ilex glabra), black jack oak (Q. marilandica), and hickory (Carya
sp.) provides excellent habitat for a variety of small animals. The vine layer contains species
of catbriar, trumpet vine, grape, and honeysuckle.
Animals found in this community can generally also be found utilizing man
dominated habitats. Woodland lizards and salamanders such as broadhead skink (Eumeces
laticeps), marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum), and slimy salamander (Plethodon
glutinosus) forage for worms and arthropods in the leaf litter and small mammals such as
shrews and rodents live in tunnels beneath the forest floor. Pine flatwoods inhabitants
include eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina), black racer (Coluber constrictor), Virginia
opossum, gray fox (Urocyon cineroargenteus), and fox squirrel (Sciurus niger).
Black River Community
The community of the Black River includes species ranging from crayfish to
alligators, all of which utilize the unique habitats found in this slow moving river. Crayfish
and freshwater mussels (Family Unionidae) can be found in the infrequent riffle zones,
pools, and root mats. Turtles, snakes, and other reptiles bask on fallen trees and stream
banks along the river course. Mammals and birds forage for fish and insects around the
Black River. Common species found in the Black River include cottonmouth, banded
watersnake (Nerodia fasciata), painted turtle (Chrysemys picta), yellowbelly slider
(Chrysemys scripta), American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), beaver (Castor
canadensis), and raccoon.
Fish species that are likely to be found in the Black River include: eastern mosquito
fish (Gambusia affinis), redfin pickeral (Esox americanus), eastern mudminnow (Umbra
pygmaea), yellow bullhead (Ictalurus natalis), bowfin (Amia calva), longnose gar
(Lepisosteus osseus), American eel (Anguilla rostrata), banded pygmy sunfish (Elassoma
zonatum), pirate perch (Aphredoderus sayanus), and madtom (Noturus sp.).
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Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
The construction of the subject project will result in temporary impacts to the
roadside community and permanent modification of portions of the roadside community.
The construction of the on site detour will result in impacts to the forested communities and
a reduction in the quality of aquatic habitats. Habitat quality is reduced by the removal of
canopy trees, changes in the rate of flow, and turbidity.
Terrestrial Communities
Destruction of terrestrial communities in the study area will result in the loss of
foraging and breeding habitats for many of the terrestrial species which utilize this area
(Table 2). Loss of these habitats will result in a reduction and displacement of species
found in the study area.
Table 3. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
CONEVR NITY TYPES
Man Dominated
Mesic Pine Flatwoods
Cypress-Gum Swamp Forest
Totals
Bridge Replacement
0.5(1.3)
0.0(0.0)
0.1(0.1)
0.6(1.4)
Note: Values given in Hectares (Acres);
Aquatic Communities
Potential impacts to the aquatic environment include increased sedimentation,
nutrient runoff, and toxic runoff from construction related erosion. Increased sedimentation
can cause mortality in sensitive species, through reduction of dissolved oxygen, smothering
of fish eggs and invertebrate larva, burying deposit feeders, and clogging gills and filter
feeding appendages. Sensitive organisms found in the Black River include mussels and fish
eggs. To minimize impacts to the Black River in the study area, NCDOT's Best
Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters and Sediment Control
guidelines should be strictly enforced during the construction stage of the project.
Also, to protect Outstanding Resource Waters it is necessary to follow "Design Standards
in Sensitive Watersheds" (see section 3.2).
WATER RESOURCES
This section describes the physical aspects of the resources and their relationship to
major water systems.
Stream Characteristics
The subject project is located in the Cape Fear River Basin. The subject project
crosses the Black River where the existing structure is a 30.49 m (100 ft) span bridge on
timber joists.
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The Black River is described as having a slow flow with large pools over substrate
containing mostly silt and sand sized particles. Depths in the river range from >031 m to
1.37 m (>l ft to 4.5 ft deep) and the width of the river is approximately 21.34 m (70 ft).
Water Quality
The best usage classification for the Black River is Class C Sw ORW as assigned by
the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR),
Cape Fear River Drainage Basin and Water Quality Standards, 1993. DEHNR defines Class
C waters as suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation, and agriculture. Swamp waters (Sw) are defined as waters which have low
velocities and other natural characteristics which are different from adjacent streams.
Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) are High Quality Waters which are unique and
special waters of exceptional state or national recreational or ecological significance which
require special protection to maintain existing uses.
Since the Black River is classified as a ORW, the proposed project is located in a
"High Quality Water Zone" which is defined as areas that are within 1 mile and drain into an
HQW. Construction that impacts a "High Quality Water Zone" is required to follow Design
Standards in Sensitive Watersheds in the Sedimentation Control Guidelines (Title 15A. 4B.
0024).
The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) addresses long term
trends in water quality at fixed monitoring sites by sampling for selected benthic
macroinvertebrates. These organisms are sensitive to very subtle changes in water quality.
Good water quality is associated with high taxa richness (the number of different types of
organisms) and the presence of many intolerant species. Water quality degradation
gradually eliminates the more sensitive species and leads to a community structure quite
different from that in an unstressed waterbody. Specific data available for the immediate
project area lists the Black River as having excellent water quality. The National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) lists no pollutant dischargers for the Black River.
Anticipated Impacts
Construction related impacts include reduced water quality, increased
sedimentation, toxic runoff; alterations of the water level due to interruptions or additions
to water flow, and the destruction of natural substrate due to stream channelization.
Reduced water quality could include changes in turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen,
and nutrient limitation.
Construction of the proposed alternate will not raise the 100-year flood level as
shown in Figure 3. The new structure will be at approximately the same elevation as the
existing structure and will not place significant amounts of fill in the floodplain area.
The proposed replacement of Bridge # 14 will act to shade out a greater portion of
the Black River, increase turbidity, and change the rate of flow.
In order to minimize impacts to ORW's in the study area it is necessary to implement
High Quality Water Standards during the construction of the proposed project.
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SPECIAL TOPICS
Waters of the United States: Jurisdictional Issues
Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad category of "Waters of the United
States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3 and in accordance with provisions of section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE).
No jurisdictional wetlands are located within the subject projects study area.
Permits
The proposed project crosses a portion of the Black River that is considered to be
"Bank to Bank" surface waters. These waters are further classified as Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORW). The Black River downstream of the study area is classified as an
anadromous fish spawning area.
The construction of the subject project is likely to be authorized under a Federal
Nationwide 23 permit [33 CFR 330.5 (a)(23)]. A state section 401 General Water Quality
Certification (1665) will be required for any activity that requires a federal permit and that
may result in discharge, and must be approved prior to the issuance of a section 404 permit.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) reviews each application
on a case by case basis and the COE has final jurisdiction on all permit decisions.
Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of plants and animals have been in or are in the process of decline
either due to natural forces or the encroachment of man on its habitat. The following
sections discuss these species and their relationship to the subject project.
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Federally Protected Species
Plants 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.
Effective November 17, 1994 the USFWS lists 2 federally protected species
(Table 4) for Sampson County.
Table 4 Federally Protected Species for Sampson County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Picoides borealis red-cockaded woodpecker E
Lindera melissifolia pondberry E
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or
a significant portion of its range)
The following is a description of these species, their habitat requirements and
conclusions regarding their relationship to the subject project.
Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) E
Animal Family: Picidae
Date Listed: 10/13/70
Distribution in N. C.: Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden,
Carteret, Chatham, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Dare, Duplin,
Forsythe, Gates, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, New
Hanover, Northhampton, Onslow, Orange, Pamlico, Pender, Perquimans,
Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Tyrell, Wake, Wayne,
Wilson.
The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) once occurred throughout most of the
southeastern United States. In North Carolina moderate populations are found in the
sandhills and in the southern coastal plain and the few populations are found in the
piedmont and northern coastal plain are believed to be relics of former populations.
The adult RCW's plumage is entirely black and white except for small red streaks
on the sides of the nape in the male. The back is black and white with horizontal stripes
and the breast and underside is white with streaked flanks. There is a large white cheek
patch surrounded by the black cap, nape, and throat.
RCW's use open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine
(Pinus palustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand must contain at least
50% pine, lack a thick understory, and be contiguous with other stands to be appropriate
habitat for the RCW. These birds nest exclusively in trees that are at least 60 years old
and are contiguous with pine stands at lest 30 years of age. The foraging range of the
RCW is up to 500 acres, this acreage must be contiguous with suitable nesting sites.
These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in trees that are
infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are located in colony trees
from 12-100 feet above the ground and average 30-50 feet high. They can be identified by
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a large encrustation of running sap that surround the tree. This is used as a defense
against possible predators.
Suitable habitat does exist in the subject project study area. A thorough field
investigation was conducted by Matt Smith on July 15, 1994 to determine whether there
would be impacts to the red-cockaded woodpecker. Surveys were conducted in all
contiguous suitable nesting habitat located within 0.8 kilometers (1/2 mile) of the
foraging area to be impacted. This survey resulted in no RCW cavities found.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Lindera melissifolia (pondberry) E
Plant Family: Lauraceae
Federally Listed: July 31, 1986
Flowers Present: March - early April
Distribution in N.C.: Bladen, Cumberland.
The pondberry is currently known from 19 populations in the southeastern United
States. North Carolina is home to only one known population: this population occurs on
private land in Bladen County.
Pondberry is a deciduous, aromatic shrub that has a distinct sassafras-like odor. It
grows approximately 2 meters tall and spreads through stolons. Leaves in the pondberry
are six to sixteen centimeters long and two to six centimeters wide, arranged alternately,
with rounded bases, and droop downward. It has small pale yellow flowers that appear in
early spring before the leaves. The fruit which matures in August or September is a bright
red drupe.
This plane grows in lowland habitats with hydric soils. These sites are generally
flooded at some time during the growing season. It is associated with the margins of
sinks, ponds, and other like depressions. the soils present are inhabited by this species
shown signs of past fire maintenance and now have shrubby conditions. The plants
generally grow in shady areas but may also be found in areas that receive full sunlight.
The potential exists for this species to occur either up or downstream of the
subject project. However, no suitable habitat for the pondberry is found in the subject
project study area. Therefore no effects to this federally endangered species will result
from the construction of the subject project.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Federal Candidate and State Protected Species
Federal candidate species are not legally protected 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. Surveys for federal candidate and state
protected species were not conducted.
Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or
Special Concern (SC) are given protection by the State Endangered Species Act and the
N.C. Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979, administered by the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Department of Agriculture.
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The following list (Table 5) is composed of federal candidate species, listed for
Samppon County.
Table 4. Federal Candidate Species for Sampson County.
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME HABITAT FEDERAL STATE
Aimophila aestivalis Bachman's sparrow Yes C2 E
Lampilis radiata eastern lampmussel Yes -- Sc
Rana areolata capito Carolina crayfish frog Yes C2 SC
Dolania americana American sandburrowing mayfly Yes C2 Sc
Cylindrocolea andersoni a liverwort Yes Cl. C
Dionaea SC muscipula. venus flytrap No C2 C-
Litsea aestivalis pondspice Yes C2 C
Macbridea caroliniana Carolina bogmint* Yes C2 C
Sporobolus teretifolius wireleaf dropseed* No C2 T
Solidago verna Spring-flowering goldenrod Yes C2 E
Note: " * " denotes no specimen taken in at least 20 years.
"E" Endangered, "T" Threatened, "SC" Special Concern.
Surveys for state protected species were not conducted. However, a search of the
N.C. Natural Heritage Programs data- bases of rare and protected species turned up a
population of a single state protected species upstream of the subject project. This species
is known as the eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata) and carries a N.C. status of "Special
Concern". It is not known if this species occurs in the study area or what the potential
impacts to the species are.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Habitats found in the study area are not suitable for the pondberry. However,
suitable habitat for the red- cockaded woodpecker will be impacted by the construction of
the on site detour. If an on site detour is going to be constructed surveys for this species
will nee`&to-be conducted to determine if it is present within one half mile of the study area
and if it will be affected.
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X. PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(f)
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION
FINAL NATIONWIDE SECTION 4(f) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
FOR FEDERALLY-AIDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS WITH MINOR INVOLVEMENTS
WITH HISTORIC SITES
F. A. PROJECT BRSTP-411(1)
STATE PROJECT 8.1280401
T. I. P. NO. B-1381
DESCRIPTION: Replace Bridge No. 14 on NC 411 over the Black River in Sampson
County, State Project No. 8.128040 1, Federal Aid Project No.
BRSTP-41 1 (1), TIP # B-1381.
YES NO
1. Is the proposed project designed to
improve the operational characteristics, ?
safety, and/or physical condition of the X
existing highway facility on essentially
the same alignment?
2. Is the project on new location? ?
X
3. Is the historic site adjacent to the ?
existing highway? X
4. Does the project require the removal or
alteration of historic buildings, ? X
structures, or objects?
5. Does the project disturb or remove
archaeological resources which are ? X
important to preserve in place rather
than to recover for archaeological
research?
6. a. Is the impact on the Section 4(f)
site considered minor (i.e. no effect, ?
X
no adverse effect)?
b. If the project is determined to have
"no adverse effect" on the historic ? X
site, does the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation object to the
determination of "no adverse effect"?
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7. Has the SHPO agreed, in writing, with the ?
assessment of impacts and the proposed X
mitigation?
8. Does the project require the preparation
of an EIS? ? X
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND FOUND NOT TO BE FEASIBLE AND
PRUDENT
The following alternatives were evaluated and found not
to be feasible and prudent:
Yes No
1. Do nothing X 7
Does the "do nothing" alternative:
(a) correct capacity deficiencies? ? X
or (b) correct existing safety hazards? ? X
or (c) correct deteriorated conditions? ? X
and (d) create a cost or impact of ? X
extraordinary measure?
2. Improve the highway without using the
adjacent historic site.
(a) Have minor alignment shifts, changes ?
in standards, use of retaining walls, X
etc., or traffic management measures
been evaluated?
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(b) The items in 2(a) would result in:
(circle, as appropriate)
(i) substantial adverse environmental
impacts
or (ii) substantial increased costs
or (iii) unique engineering,
transportation, maintenance, or
safety problems
or (iv) substantial social, environmental,
or economic impacts
or (y) a project which does not meet
the need
or (vi) impacts, costs, or problems which
are of extraordinary magnitude
Yes No
3. Build an improved facility on new ?
location without using the historic site. X
(a) An alternate on new location would
result in: (circle, as appropriate)
(i) a project which does not solve
the existing problems
or (ii) substantial social,
environmental, or economic
impacts
or a substantial increase in
project cost or engineering
difficulties
and (iv) such impacts, costs, or
difficulties of truly unusual
or unique or extraordinary
magnitude
MIMNUZATION OF HARM
Yes No
1. The project includes all possible planning ?
to minimize harm necessary to preserve the X
historic integrity of the site.
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2. Measures to minimize harm have been ?
agreed to, in accordance with 36 CFR X
Part 800, by the FHWA, the SHPO,
and as appropriate, the ACHP.
3. Specific measures to minimize harm are
described as follows:
The existing bridge is being replaced on the existing location and all work on
approaches is being kept to a minimum. Only work which is absolutely necessary for
safety is proposed. That work includes drainage pipes along the side of the road, guardrail
extending from each corner of the bridge, and some regrading on the shoulder at the
northwest comer of the bridge. A right of way taking of approximately one meter will be
required on either side of the east approach in order to accomplish the work described
above. A right of way taking of approximately two meters will be required on the north
shoulder of the west approach to meet the safety standards for shoulders. Finally, a one
bar metal rail is proposed for the bridge instead of the normal jersey barrier.' This is to
allow for a better view of the historic district as well as the river when crossing the bridge.
Note: Any response in a box requires additional information prior to approval. Consult
Nationwide 4(f) evaluation.
COORDINATION
The proposed project has been coordinated with the following :
a. State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
NCDOT and FHWA have coordinated with SHPO from the outset of the
project to minimize harm to Clear Run Historic District. Attachments 2
through 9 reflect this coordination..
b. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
NCDOT and FHWA have coordinated with the ACHP through
correspondence. They have stated agreement with the determination of "no
adverse effect". They also noted that this completes compliance of Section
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. (See Attachment 9)
c. Property owner
Amos McLamb is the present land owner of all properties surrounding the
bridge. NCDOT on behalf of FHWA has contacted Mr. Johnson early in the
process and described the project and its effects. Mr. Johnson concurs with the
project as described.
d. Local/State/Federal Agencies
NCDOT and FHWA have coordinated from the beginning of the planning
process with the FHWA and SHPO to ensure that all known issues were
addressed. Attachments 2 through 9 reflect this coordination.
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e. US Coast Guard
NCDOT and FHWA have coordinated with the US Coast Guard regarding this
project and concurs with the Coast Guard that this project will require a Coast
Guard permit since the waters of the Black River are historically navigable at
this location. NCDOT will obtain a Coast Guard permit prior to construction
as noted in Section II of the document.
SUMMARY OF APPROVAL
The project meets all criteria included in the programmatic 4(f j evaluation approved on
December 23, 1986.
All required alternatives have been evaluated and the findings made are clearly applicable to
this project. There are no feasible and prudent alternatives to the use of the historic site.
The project includes all possible planning to minimize harm, and the measures to minimize
harm will be incorporated in the project.
All appropriate coordination has been successfully completed with local and state agencies.
Approved:
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ATTACHMENTS
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
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MEMORANDUM
TO: L.J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch ?•,.-?.,
N.C. Department of Transportation
FROM: David Yow, Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: September 14, 1993
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheet for Bridge No. 41 on NC 411
over the Black River, Sampson County, North Carolina,
TIP No. B-1381.
The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed
the proposed project and possible impacts to existing wildlife
and fishery resources in the area. An on-site investigation was
conducted on September 9, 1993. Our comments are provided in
accordance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy
Act (42 U.S.C. 4332 (2) (C)), and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
plans to replace an obsolete wood/asphalt bridge over the Black
River on existing location. The NCWRC encourages replacement at
location for such projects and supports the NCDOT in its choice
of this alternative. No significant effect on horizontal or
vertical clearance for river navigation is anticipated, although
public access to the creek may be temporarily impaired by
construction activities.
In addition to on-site replacement with road closure, strict
adherence to Best Management Practices for construction
activities on the project area should be employed to minimize
impacts from erosion on water quality. The NCWRC also recommends
that all bridge replacement work within the stream channel be
conducted between September 1 and January 1 to minimize impacts
ATTACHMENT 1
MEMO TO: L.J. Ward Page 2 September 14, 1993
to anadromous fish stocks and freshwater game fish. Any instream
construction outside of this window should be coordinated with
Keith W. Ashley, District Fisheries Biologist, at (919-866-4250).
Also, the completed structure and roadway approaches should not
obstruct existing public use of the site for boating access.
Public access to the unimproved boat landing adjacent to the site
should be maintained during construction to the extent
practicable.
Thank you for the ongoing opportunity to provide input to
the planning stages for this project. If we can provide further
assistance, please call David Yow, Highway Project Coordinator,
at (919)-528-9887.
cc: Keith W. Ashley, District 4 Fisheries Biologist
Tom Padgett, District 4 Wildlife Biologist
John Williams, NCDOT
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 10, 1994
Nicholas L. Graf "
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.Q 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge No. 41 on NC 411 over Black
River, Sampson County, B-1381, ER 94-7361
Dear Mr. Graf:
Division of Archives and History
. William S. Price, Jr., Director
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JAN 13 f994
On October 5, 1993, Robin Stancil 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, we are aware of the following historic
property in the area of potential effect:
Clear Run. The historic district was listed in the National Register of Historic
Places on March 17, 1986. Historic architectural and archaeological
resources are included within the 1,400 acres. A photocopy of the National
Register nomination and boundaries for, Clear Run were provided to the
project engineer at the scoping meeting.
The potential effects of the proposed bridge replacement upon the archaeological
resources contained within the Clear run Historic District cannot be assessed until
project-specific information is available. An on-site inspection has been conducted
by staff archaeologists of the NCDOT. A report detailing their findings. and
recommendations is in preparation. After our review of their report, we will
forward our comments. "
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a
Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT
addressed our comments.
ATTACHMENT 2
109 East Jones Street • Ra!eioh. North Carolina 774n1.7gn7
Nicholas L. Graf
January 10, 1994, Page 2
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.
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.
S' cerely,
"'avi Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: H. F. Vick
B. Church
T. Padgett
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt. Jr, Governor
Betty Ray McCain. Secretary
April 22, 1994
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
Re: Section 106 Consultation, Archaeological Survey
Report, Bridge Replacement No. 14 over Black
River on NC 411, Sampson County, Federal-aid
BRSTP-41 1 (1), State 8.1280401, TIP B-1381, ER
94-8479
Dear Mr. Graf:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr.. Director
Thank you for your letter of March 3, 1994, transmitting the archaeological survey
report by Anna L. Gray of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
concerning the above project. We apologize for the delay in our response.
The proposed bridge replacement project is located within the boundaries of the
National Register-listed Clear Run District. Although the areas of significance for
the district were listed as agriculture, architecture, and commerce in the National
Register documentation, significant associated archaeological resources are
present and discussed in the nomination. During the archaeological survey, Ms.
Gray located the remains of a house and a barn within the area of potential effect,
but was unable to locate any surface evidence of a blacksmith-cooper shop
described in the nomination. Since archaeological resources will be affected
regardless of the alternate selected, Ms. Gray recommended that subsurface
investigation be undertaken only after the selected alternate has been identified,
thereby avoiding unnecessary destruction of significant archaeological resources.
We concur with this recommendation.
Based on the results of the investigation, we also concur with the finding by
Federal Highway Administration that no visible remains or features would be
suitable for public display or interpretation and that preservation.in place of the
archaeological remains is not. Warranted. As soon as the selected alternate for the
bridge replacement is identified, please forward that information so we may
determine appropriate archaeological investigations. By copy of this letter, we
also request that Ms. Gray complete and submit to our office archaeological site
forms for the house and barn remains identified during her survey.
ATTACHMENT 3
109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. ?IHIGHWAyS James B. Hunt, Jr.. Governor - - Division of
Betty Ray McCain. Secretary WiRiarn S. Price. for
June 2, 1994
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.r. 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge No. 14 on NC 411 over Black
River, Sampson County, B-1381, 8.1280401,
BRSTP-41 1 (1), ER 94-8849
Dear Mr. Graf:
Thank you for your letter of May 3, 1994, concerning the above project.
We have reviewed the phase I historic architectural resources survey report
prepared by Kitty Houston, architectural historican for the North Carolina
Department of Transportation. The National Register-listed Clear Run Historic
District is the only property over fifty years of age in the area of potential effect.
We concur with the Federal Highway Administration's determination that the Clear
Run Historic District is the only historic property in the area of potential effect.
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.
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.
F1 erely,
.David -Brook .
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:stw?
cc: ? H. F. Vick
B. Church
ATTACHMENT 4
109 Fast Jones Street - Raleigh, North Cxolina 27601-2807
Nicholas L. Graf
April 22, 1994, Page 2
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.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review cgordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
-bd t
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc:F. Vick
T. Padgett
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North Carolina Department of Cultural
James B: Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
July 11, 1994
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N .C. 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge No. 14 on NC 411 over Black
River, Sampson County, B-1381, ER 94-9126
Dear Mr. Graf:
C, E 1 V `
On June 9, 1994, members of the Historic Preservation Office met with
representatives of the Federal Highway Administration (FHwA) and the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to discuss the project's effect
upon the National Register-listed Clear Run Historic District. During the meeting,
we recommended that the new bridge design include a three-bar metal rail rather
than a solid concrete barrier.
We have received additional information from NCDOT concerning the design for
the new bridge. We understand that FHwA presently accepts the three-bar metal
rail only when used with a sidewalk. Thus, NCDOT has provided us with
photographs and details of a two-bar metal rail which is acceptable without a
sidewalk.
Based upon our discussions at the June 9 meeting and additional information
provided by NCDOT, we concur with FHwA's determination that the project will
have no effect upon the Clear Run Historic District if the following conditions are
carried out:
1. NCDOT shall stop the guard rail on the north side of NC 411 west of the
Clear Run Grocery building.
2. NCDOT shall use the two-bar metal rail design for the new bridge.
3. NC.DOT shall. conduct archaeological testing at the scattered tree site west of
the Black River. Depending upon the information discovered, we may
reassess the project's effect upon the Clear Run Historic District.
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.
Resources
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 ATTACHMENT 5
.,cholas L. Graf
July 11, 1994, 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.
Sirrce ly,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer -
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cc: L-< F. Vick
B. Church
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 10, 1995 .
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
Re: Section 106 Consultation, Archaeological
Investigation Report, Federal-aid project BRSTP-
411(1), State 8.1280401, TIP B-1381, Bridge
Replacement No. 14 on NC 411 over the Black
River, Sampson County, ER 95-7938
Dear Mr. Graf:
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Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of November 21, 1994, transmitting the archaeological
survey report by Anna L. Gray of North Carolina Department of Transportation
concerning the above project.
For purposes of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act, we concur that the following property is eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places under Criterion D:
31SP300**
This site, the archaeological resources within Clear Run (a National Register-listed
property), includes eleven components (31 SP300 * * 1 through 31 SP300 * * 11)
which contain important information concerning nineteenth and twentieth century
farming, commerce, industry, and transportation.
In her report Ms. Gray states that a currently proposed the bridge replacement
project is likely to affect only one component of the site, the blacksmith/cooper
shop (31 SP300 * * 1). The remaining components are located outside the area of
effect.
Based on the results of the investigation, we also concur with the."finding by the
Federal Highway Administration that no visible remains or features would be
suitable for public display or interpretation and that preservation in place of the
archaeological remains is not warranted. Data recovery of the significant
information contained within the blacksmith/cooper shop is an appropriate form of
mitigation and if properly carried out should result in no adverse effect upon the
site.
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 ATTACHMENT 6
,'s L. Graf
,ry 10, 1995, Page 2
soon as possible, we request that you submit a draft archaeological data
.ecovery plan for our review and comment. The data recovery plan should include
a research design and provisions for archival research, excavations, analysis, and
report preparation. Reporting requirements should include a nontechnical summary
to be produced which would*be suitable for distribution to the' general public. The
data recovery plan can then be submitted to the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation as part of the conditional No Adverse Effect determination for this
project.
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.
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.
'Sincer y,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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A. Gray
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CONCLJRRENCE FOILNI
FOR
ASSESSi1?MNT OF EFFECTS
Brief Project Description
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On fee+Ru Aj 1 . I dI1s , representatives of the
? North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCbOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
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reviewed the subject project and agreed
there are no effects on the National Register-listed property within the project's area of potential
effect and listed on the reverse.
there are no effects on the National Register-eligible properties located within the project's area
/ of potential effect and listed on the reverse.
? there is an effect on the National Register-listed property/properties within the project's area of
potential effect. The property/properties and the effect(s) are listed on the reverse.
there is an effect on the National Register-eligible property/properties within the project's area of
potential effect. The property/properties and effect(s) are listed on the reverse.
Signed:
Represe tive, CD. T Date
FHwA, f 6%e Division Administrator, or other Federal Agency Dat
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Representative, SHPO Date
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State historic preservation Officer / /Date'
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Federal Aid # i5Pyp - 4u (F? County SAWS-0
Properties within area of potential effect for which there is no effect. Indicate if property is National
Register-listed (NR) or determined eligible (DE).
Properties within area of potential effect for which there is an effect. Indicate property status (NR or DE)
and describe effect.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
March 15, 1995
MEMORANDUM
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
TO: H. Franklin Vick, P.E., ;Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch.
Division of Highways
Department of Tran-spQrtation •'/?' ,p??
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State ???
storic Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Replace Bridge No. 14 on NC 411 over Black River,
Sampson County, B-1381
On March 9, 1995, Debbie Bevin of our staff met.with John Williams of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to discuss the above project. Mr.
Williams indicated that NCDOT can use a one-bar metal rail on the replacement
bridge. We are pleased to learn this since we prefer the one-bar rail rather than
the two-bar rail discussed previously.
Representatives of NCDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and the State
Historic Preservation Office have already signed a concurrence form stating that
the project will have no adverse effect on the National Register-listed Clear run
Historic District if certain conditions are met. Substitution of a one-bar metal rail
for the two-bar rail does not change our determination of effect and provides a
further degree of compatibility with the character of the historic district.
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.
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.
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B. Church
vdf. Williams
ATTACHMENT 8
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
Advisory
Council On
Historic
Preservation
The Old Post Office Building
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, #809
Washington, DC 20004
APR 1 2 1995
Mr. Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410
Raleigh, NC 27601
REF: Proposed Replacement of Bridge No. 14
Sampson County, North Carolina
Project No. BRSTP-411(1)
Dear Mr. Graf:
On March 30, 1995, the Council received your determination, supported by the North Carolina
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), that the referenced undertaking will have no adverse
effect upon the Clear Run Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Pursuant to Section 800.5(dx2) of the Council's regulations, "Protection of Historic
Properties (36 CFR Part 800), we do not object to your determination. Therefore, you are not
required to take any further steps to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act other than to implement the undertaking as proposed and consistent with any
conditions you have reached with the North Carolina SHPO.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
wo?
Naber
Historic Preservation Officer
Eastern Office of Review
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? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ? FOR YOUR APPROVAL
? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS ? FOR YOUR INFORMATION
? PLEASE ANSWER ? FOR YOUR COMMENTS
? PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ? SIGNATURE
? TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ? INVESTIGATE AND REPORT
COMMENTS:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOV mop, P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
August 24, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: L. J. Ward, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheet for Bridge No. on NC 411 in
Sampson County over the Black River, B-1381
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 October 5, 1993 at 9:30 A. M. in the Planning and
Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 470). 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 John Williams, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842.
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
DATE 8/23/93
REVISION DATE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STAGE
PROGRAMMING
PLANNING
DESIGN
TIP PROJECT B-138
STATE PROJECT 8.1280401
F.A. PROJECT BRSTP-411 (1)
DIVISION
COUNTY _ S amps on ______
ROUTE
NC
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BR VGE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: NC 411, Bridge ?', Sampson County
Replace bridge over Black River-
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METHOD OF REPLACEMENT:
1. EXISTING LOCATION - ROAD CLOSURE
2. EXISTING LOCATION- ONSITE DETOUR
3. RELOCATION
4. OTHER
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X
IF YES, BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT:
BRIDGE
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
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TRAFFIC: CURRENT .0100 VPD; DESIGN YEAR too
VPD
TTST 1 % DT 3 %
TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION:
EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENG3 59.7 METERS; WIDTH 7.3 METERS
196 FEET 24 FEET
PROPOSED STRUCTURE:
BRIDGE - LENGTH METERS; WIDTH METERS
FEET FEET
OR
CULVERT -
DETOUR STRUCTURE:
BRIDGE - LENGTH _ METERS; WIDTH _ METERS
FEET FEET
OR
PIPE - SIZE _ MILLIMETERS
INCHES
CONSTRUCTION COST (INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND
CONTINGENCIES) ..................... $
RIGHT OF WAY COST (INCLUDING RELOCATION, UTILITIES,
AND ACQUISITION) ................... $
FORCE ACCOUNT ITEMS .................................. $
TOTAL COST .......................................$
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ................................ $375,000
+
TIP RIGHT OF WAY-COST ................................ $ 38,000
SUB TOTAL ....................................... $413,000
PRIOR YEARS COST ................................ $
TIP TOTAL COST ...................................$413,000
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
SAMPSON COUNTY
REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 14
ON NC 411 OVER BLACK RIVER
B - 1381
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? NOTE AND RETURN TO ME ? PER YOUR REQUEST
? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ? FOR YOUR APPROVAL
? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS ? FOR- YOUR INFORMATION
? PLEASE ANSWER ? FOR YOUR COMMENTS
? PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ? SIGNATURE
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COMMENTS:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GovERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETAR
December 13, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: John L. Williams
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 14 on NC 411 over the Black
River, Sampson County, B-1381, State Project 8.1280401,
F.A. Project BRSTP-411(1)
Scoping meeting for the subject bridge was held on October 5, 1993 at
9:30 A.M. in Room 470 of the Planning and Environmental Branch.
The following people were in attendance:
David B. Foster DEHNR
Jerry Snead Hydraulics Unit
Art McMillian Roadway Design
Betty C. Yancey Right of Way
Robin Stancil SHPO
Eric Galamb Div. of Environmental Management
Wanda James Traffic Control
Tom T arleton Area Locating Engineer
Danny Rogers Program Development Unit
Wayne Fedora Planning & Environmental Branch
John Williams Planning & Environmental Branch
Attached are the revised scoping sheets which include additional
information provided at the scoping meeting.
David Foster of DEHNR commented that the Black River at the project site
has been reclassified as a High Quality Water Zone. Appropriate erosion
control measures should be taken accordingly.
Robin Stancil of the SHPO commented that the entire project is located
within an historic area. Because of this, the project will likely be a
section 106 adverse impact as well as a 4F. She is in support of replacement
on location with off-site detour route.
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December 13, 1993
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The existing roadway has a posted speed limit of 55 MPH; therefore, a
design speed of 60 MPH should be provided for this project if possible. Art
McMillian of Roadway Design pointed out that there is a ten degree curve
which would have to be straightened a little in order to maintain that
posting. Because of this curve he will evaluate a modified curve alternative
for comparison along with replacement in place.
The Hydraulics Unit recommends that if the bridge is replaced in its
existing location it will require a bridge 67 m (219.8 ft.) long.
NCDOT Bridge Policy indicates that an 8.53 m (28 ft.) bridge width is
required including a 6.71 m (22 ft.) travelway and 0.91 m (3 ft.) shoulders.
A list of alternatives to be studied, with associated preliminary
construction costs, are as follows:
Alternate lA - Replace bridge with a bridge structure at its existing
location with minimum work on the approaches. Traffic would
be detoured along existing secondary roads during
construction.
Alternate 1B - Replace bridge with a bridge structure at its existing
location with minimum work on the approaches. Traffic would
be maintained during construction by providing a temporary
on-site detour on the north side of the bridge.
Alternate 2A - Replace bridge with a bridge structure at its existing
location with modifications to the curve on the east side of
the project as well as shoulder work. Traffic would be
detoured along existing secondary roads during construction.
Alternate 2B - Replace bridge with a bridge structure at its existing
location with modifications to the curve on the east end of
the project as well as shoulder work. Traffic would be
maintained during construction by providing a temporary
on-site detour on the north side of the bridge.
JW/plr
Attachment
BRIDGE
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
DATE 12/02/93
REVISION DATE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STAGE
PROGRAMMING
PLANNING
DESIGN
TIP PROJECT B-1381
STATE PROJECT 8.1280401
F.A. PROJECT BRSTP-411 (1)
DIVISION 3
COUNTY Sampson
ROUTE NC 411
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: NC 411, Bridge #41, Sampson County
Replace bridge over Black River
METHOD OF REPLACEMENT:
1. EXISTING LOCATION - ROAD CLOSURE
2. EXISTING LOCATION - ONSITE DETOUR
3. RELOCATION
4. OTHER
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X
IF YES, BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT: ($) 9 M
BRIDGE
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
TRAFFIC: CURRENT 400 VPD; DESIGN YEAR 700 VPD
TTST 1 % DT 3 %
TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION:
EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 59.7 METERS; WIDTH 7.3 METERS
196 FEET 24 FEET
PROPOSED STRUCTURE:
BRIDGE - LENGTH 70 METERS; WIDTH 8.53 METERS
229.7 FEET 28 FEET
OR
CULVERT -
DETOUR STRUCTURE:
BRIDGE - LENGTH METERS; WIDTH METERS
FEET FEET
OR
PIPE - SIZE MILLIMETERS
INCHES
CONSTRUCTION COST (INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND
CONTINGENCIES) ..................... $
RIGHT OF WAY COST (INCLUDING RELOCATION, UTILITIES,
AND ACQUISITION) ................... $
FORCE ACCOUNT ITEMS .................................. $
TOTAL COST ....................................... $
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ................................ $3751000 +
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................ $ 38,000
SUB TOTAL ....................................... $413,000 +
PRIOR YEARS COST ................................ $
TIP TOTAL COST ...................................$413,000
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Rural Major Collector
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