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JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPMSPORTATION
October 28, 1996
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
RECEIVED
Attention: Mr. Michael Smith
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
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SECRETARY
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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SUBJECT: ' Surry County - Widening of SR 1138 (CC Camp Road) from US 21
Bypass to Interstate 77; State Project No. 8.2741101; T.I.P. No. R-2236
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to widen a 1.1 mile
section of SR 1138 (CC Camp Road) from US 21 Bypass to Interstate 77. The existing 2-
lane roadway will be widened"symme Ily to accommodate a five lane shoulder section.
Traffic will be maintaine a exi r dway throughout construction. This project
is being processed as Categorical Exclusi in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). We
expect to proceed wi this project un a Nationwide Permit in accordance with 33 CFR
330 Appendix A (B-23) issu ovember 22, 1991, by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations will
be followed in the construction of this project.
The proposed work may involve up to 1.0 acre of surface waters. No
jurisdictional wetlands lie in the project study area. No designated Wild Public Mountain
Trout Waters are crossed in the project corridor. Impacts to streams will be avoided or
minimized through implementation of Best Management Practices. NCDOT will
coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding any stream channel
relocations or modifications.
Foundation investigations may be required on this project. The investigation
would include test borings in soil and/or rock for in-site testing as well as obtaining
samples for laboratory testing. This may require test borings in the streams. It is

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anticipated that this work may be authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey
Activities.
In accordance with procedures for projects located in designated trout counties,
the concurrence of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission must be obtained
prior to construction. By copy of this letter, we hereby request that WRC review the
proposed project and provide any necessary comments. A copy of the CE document is
included for the WRC review. Please note the special construction conditions included in
the Summary of Environmental Commitments.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact
Ms. Cyndi Bell at [phone], extension 306.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
HFV/plr,
cc: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE, NCDOT Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Goudreau
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Archie Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. W. E. Hoke, P.E., Division I1 Engineer
Mr. Robert James Booker, III, Planning & Environmental
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Elkin, SR 1138 (CC Camp Road)
From US 21 Bypass to I-77
Surry County
State Project No. 8.2741101
Federal Aid Project no. STP1138(7)
TIP No. R-2236
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
and
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
APPROVED:
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Elkin, SR 1138 (CC Camp Road)
From US 21 Bypass to I-77
Surry County
State Project No. 8.2741101
Federal Aid Project no. STP1138(7)
TIP No. R-2236
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
May, 1996
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Research Branch By:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

II. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B. Traffic Volumes and Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
III. EXISTING ROADWAY INVENTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A. Existing Cross Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
B. Existing Right-of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
C. Speed Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
D. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
E. Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
F. Existing Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
G. Intersections and Type of Control . . . . . . . . . . 2
H. Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J. Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IV. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT . . . 3
A. Project Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Project Termini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. Cross Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D. Design Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
E. Right-of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
F. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
G. Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
I. Bicycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
J. Railroad Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
K. Bridge Work Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
L. Special Permits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
M. Speed Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
N. Cost Estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
V. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A. Alternate 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Reduced Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
' C. Public Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D. No-Build Alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
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VI. LAND USE PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A. Status of Local Planning Activities . . . . . . . . . 5
B. Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C. Existing Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D. Future Land Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
E. Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND THE PROBABLE IMPACT
OF THE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Social and Economic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C. Air Quality Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D. Highway Traffic Noise/Construction Noise Analysis . . 16
E. Ecological Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1. Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2. Water Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. Biotic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. Jurisdictional Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. Permits and Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. Rare and Protected Species . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7. Federally-Protected Species. . . . . . . . . . . 27
F. Construction Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
G. Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Environmental Commitments
This document calls for the following environmental commitments:
All standard procedures an measures, including Best Management
Practices will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.
NCDOT will coordinate with the USF&W concerning any stream channel
relocation and/or modification.
A 401 Water Quality General Certification from the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) will be required prior to issuance of the
Nationwide Permit.
Habitat for small whorled pogonia occurs in the project survey area.
Plant By Plant Surveys will be conducted during the plants flowering
season (mid-May to mid-June), and prior to any Right of Way acquisition.
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
Prepared by the Planning and Environmental Branch
of the Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
SUMMARY
1. Description of Action - The North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Division of Highways, proposes to widen SR 1138 (CC
Camp Road) from US 21 Bypass to I-77 in Surry County (See Appendix,
Figure 1). The 1.8 kilometer (1.1 mile) long project will widen the
existing two lane roadway to a five lane shoulder section, with 1.2 m
(4-foot) paved shoulders. The proposed cross section will consist of
a 3.6 m (12-foot) center left turn lane and two 3.6 m (12-foot)
travel lanes in each direction. The total estimated cost is
$2,440,600. The estimated cost in the 1996-2002 TIP is $1,740,000.
2. Summary of Environmental Impacts - The proposed project will have a
positive overall impact on the area by improving the safety and
traffic handling capacity of this major thoroughfare. No significant
impacts to plant or animal life are expected and no recreational
facilities or historic sites will be involved. A small amount of
wetlands (less than 1.0 acre) will be impacted by the project. One
residential dwelling will be displaced by the proposed improvements.
3. Alternatives Considered - Due to the nature of this project, the
widening o an existing facility, no alternative corridor alignments
were considered; however, in addition to the recommended five lane
cross section, a reduced facility alternative was considered, but
eliminated. The "Do Nothing" Alternative was also considered, but
rejected because of the need to increase the traffic carrying
capacity along this section of SR 1138. The five lane cross section
is recommended because it provides adequate capacity to accommodate
anticipated future traffic volumes and provides increased safety
benefits due to the separation of traffic movement with a center turn
lane.
4. Coordination - Several Federal, State, and local agencies were
consulted during the preparation of this environmental assessment.
Comments from the following were received during the preparation of
this assessment:
Town of Elkin
N. C. State Clearinghouse
N. C. Department of Cultural Resources
N. C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
5. Permits Required - Nationwide permits from the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers would likely apply for this project under the provisions of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. No major stream crossings are
involved on the project.
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6. Additional Information
Additional information concerning the proposal can be obtained by
contacting either of the following:
Nicholas L. Graf, P. E.
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Telephone [phone]
H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
N. C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Telephone [phone]

Elkin, SR 1138 (CC Camp Road)
From US 21 Bypass to I-77
Surry County
State Project No. 8.2741101
Federal Aid Project no. STP1138(7)
TIP No. R-2236
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I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of
Highways, proposes to widen SR 1138 from US 21 Bypass to I-77 (See
Appendix, Figure 1). The proposed improvement will widen the existing
roadway to a five lane, 19.5 m (64-foot), shoulder section with 1.2 m
(4-foot) paved shoulders. The total project length is 1.8 kilometers (1.1
miles). The current estimated cost of this improvement is $2,440,600.
This project is included in the 1996-2002 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) with right-of-way acquisition scheduled to begin in Federal
Fiscal Year (FFY) 1997, and construction scheduled to begin in Federal
Fiscal Year 1998. The total estimated cost in the TIP is $1.740 million.
II. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
A. Economic Development
Substantial future development is anticipated to occur in Elkin.
Increased development in an area creates an increased transportation
demand. The proposed project will aid in the economic development of the
area by improving the accessibility to northeast Elkin. The improved
access to the area, savings in operating costs, reduced accident
potential, reduced travel time, and the general improvement in the ease
and convenience of travel will benefit the local community, as well as the
State.
B. Traffic Volumes and Capacity
The estimated 1993 and projected 2019 traffic volumes are shown in
the Appendix. Estimated traffic volumes for the year 1993 range from a
low of 4200 vehicles per day (vpd) to a high of 5,200 vpd. Projected
average daily traffic (ADT) estimates for the year 2019 range from a low
of 9,200 vpd to a high of 11,800 vpd. These estimates include 3% dual
tired vehicles, and 2% truck-tractor semi-trailers.
Presently, SR 1138 is operating at a level of service B. However, as
traffic volumes continue to increase the traffic service will deteriorate.
By the year 2019, SR 1138 will operate at Level of Service D if no
improvements are made. Level of Service B traffic operation is stable
with higher levels of delay and marks the beginning of the range of flow
in which the operation of individual users becomes significantly affected
by interactions with others in the traffic stream. At Level of Service D,
the influence of congestion becomes more noticeable.
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The proposed project will operate at a level of service of B when
constructed, and based on traffic projections should continue to operate
at level of service of C or better through the design year (2019).
III. EXISTING ROADWAY INVENTORY
A. Existing Cross Section
The existing cross section on SR 1138 consists of a 6.7 m (22-foot)
roadway with 3.0 m (10-foot) unpaved shoulders.
B. Existing Right-of-Way
The existing right-of-way width along the project is 30.5 m (100
feet). The right-of-way is symmetrical about the existing centerline.
C. Speed Limit
The posted speed limit along the project is 34.1 kph (55 mph).
D. Access Control
There is no control of access along the project, except at the
interchanges.
E. Structures
There is a diamond interchange at the west end of the project (US 21
Bypass) and a diamond interchange at the east end of the project (I-77).
F. Existing Alignment
The existing horizontal and vertical alignment is good.
G. Intersections and Type of Control
The west end of the project interchanges with US 21 bypass, on the
east end the project interchanges with I-77. The project terminates at
the inside ramps of both of these interchanges with stop sign control on
the ramps.
H. Sidewalks
No sidewalks exist along the project.
I. Utilities
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Existing utilities within the corridor of the proposed project
includes an underground telephone cable along the northside of SR 1138 and
an aerial cable along the southside of SR 1138. No other major utilities
exist along the project.
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J. Terminals
The west end of the project begins at the US 21 Bypass diamond
interchange. At the east end of the project, the 19.5 (64-foot) shoulder
section will drop two lanes at the ramps of the I-77 interchange and carry
three lanes cross the bridge.
` IV. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT
A. Project Length
The proposed project is approximately 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles)
long.
B. Project Termini
The proposed project begins the US 21 interchange where TIP project
No. R-2604 will widen the bridge at US 21 to a five-lane section across
the bridge and tie into R-2236. The end of the project is. at the
interchange of SR 1138 and I-77. Three lanes will be carried over the
bridge (three lane section exists now) and taper to the existing two lane
section east of the project.
C. Cross Section Description
A five lane, 19.5 m (64-foot), shoulder facility is recommended for
SR 1138. This cross section will provide two through lanes 7.2 m (24
feet) in each direction, a 3.6 m (12-foot) continuous center left turn
lane, and 1.2 m (4-foot) paved shoulders.
D. Design Speed
The design speed will be in conformance with the existing roadway
development or a minimum of 34.1 kph (55 mph). Design speed is a
correlation of the physical features of a highway which influence vehicle
operation and reflects the degree of safety and mobility desired along a
highway. Design speed is not to be interpreted as a recommended posted
speed limit.
E. Right-of-Way
A 30.5 m (100-foot) symmetrical right-of-way width exists along the
subject section of SR 1138. The proposed right-of-way width is 36.6 m
(120 feet) symmetrical to the existing center line.
F. Access Control
No control of access is proposed for the project, except at the ramp
termini.
G. Sidewalks
Sidewalks are not proposed as part of this project.
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H. Parkin
Parking will not be provided for or permitted along the project.
I. Bicycles
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proposed project.
J. Railroad Involvement
No railroad crosses or parallels the proposed project.
K. Bridge Work Required
The bridge at US 21 will be widened to accommodate a five lane
facility. This work will take place under TIP Project no. R-2604. The
bridge at I-77 is scheduled to be improved under TIP Project I-2807.
L. Special Permits Required
Nationwide permits from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers would
likely be needed for this project.
M. Speed Limit
The existing speed limit along the project is 77 Kph (55 mph). The
speed limit is expected to remain the same after completion of the
project.
N. Cost Estimate
Construction* $1,900,000
Right of Way $ 540,600
Total $2,440,600 *
* Includes 10% for engineering and contingencies.
V. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
A. Alternate 1 (Recommended)
This alternate widens SR 1138 to a five lane, 19.5 m (64-foot),
shoulder section. The proposed widening is symmetrical throughout the
project and provides for two 3.6 m (12-foot) travel lanes in each
direction, a 3.6 m (12-foot) center lane for left turns, and a 3.0 m
(10-foot) total usable shoulders width with 1.2 m (4-foot) paved.
B. Reduced Facility
An undivided four lane alternative is somewhat less expensive than
the recommended five lane cross section; however, it is not considered to
be a viable alternative. Left turning traffic generated by the
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anticipated development will clog the center lanes of a four lane roadway
reducing the effective capacity to two lanes. For this reason, this
alternate is therefore rejected.
C. Public Transportation
The Town of Elkin does not have a public transportation system at the
present time. The privately owned automobile is the major form of
transportation for the residents. The development of a public
transportation system is not considered to be a prudent alternative to the
construction of a facility.that will provide a direct connector from US 21
bypass to I-77.
0. No-Build Alternative
If the "No-Build" alternative were chosen, it would avoid the adverse
effects arising from the project. However, it would have a definite
negative impact on transportation in the proposed corridor. Not
constructing the proposed project will hamper commercial and residential
growth in the area.
As traffic increases, safety for both motorists and pedestrians will
decrease. Without the proposed facility, it will require longer travel
times and increased road-user costs for cross town travel. Since the
advantages of the project outweigh the disadvantages of not constructing
it, the No-Build alternative was rejected.
VI LAND USE PLANNING
A. Status Of Local Planning Activities
The proposed improvement is located within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the Town of Elkin. The Town does have an up-to-date land
use plan, and does enforce a zoning ordinance, which serves as it primary
land development tool.
B. Existing Land Use
The project area is currently rural in character, with small farms
and other residences scattered along the roadway. Wooded, undeveloped
parcels and a small quarry are also located within the project limits. A
gas station is located at the I-77 interchange.
C. Future Land Use
The Town has zoned most of the land adjacent to C.C. Camp Road
(SR 1138) for highway business development. A few large-lot residential
zoning districts are located along the roadway which accommodate existing
residences.
The proposed widening project could stimulate development in this
area. Community and Industrial development as well as opening up the
project vicinity to residential development.
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The Town plans to extend public water and sewer lines along C.C. Camp
Road to I-77 in an effort to attract highway-oriented commercial
development. Construction will begin in 1995. It is likely that all the
property along C.C. Camp Road will be rezoned for commercial development
upon completion. The construction of the proposed project is compatible
with the local plans.
D. Farmland
The Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981 requires all federal
agencies to consider the impact of land acquisition and construction
projects on prime and important farmland soils, as defined by the U.S.
Soil Conservation Service. Land which has been developed, or is committed
to urban development is exempt from the requirements of the Act. The
majority of the project area is planned for commercial development by the
Town of Elkin. The proposed highway improvement, coupled with the Town's
plan to extend public water and sewer facilities along the roadway, is an
attempt to attract economic development to the area. As the Town is
committed to urban development in the area, no further consideration of
farmland impacts is required.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND THE PROBABLE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT
A. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
1. Neighborhood Characteristics
Surry County is located in the north central section of the
State and is bounded by the state of Virginia and Stokes,
Yadkin, Wilkes, and Alleghany counties. According to the 1990
Census Data, Surry County has a population of 61,704. It has a
population density (persons per square mile) of 115.00.
The proposed action begins at Existing US 21 Bypass and
extends along existing SR 1138 or CC Camp Road in an easterly
direction.. The neighborhood sets back from the existing
facility.
2. Economic Factors
Based on North Carolina Employment Security Commission,
Surry County during the month of April 1995 had a total Labor
Force of 34,270. Out of that total, 32,990 persons were
gainfully employed. This left an unemployment total of 1,280 or
3.7 percent.
The proposed action will not adversely impact any
businesses in the area. The proposed wider highway facility will
be a positive impact for those individuals having to use the
facility for commercial reasons: It will provide improved
safety, and convenience in travel. Improved accessibility
between US 21 Bypass and I-77 will be largely improved, and this
will aid in getting goods and services to their destination in a
more efficient way.
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3. Public Facilities
The proposed project will not adversely impact any public
facilities.
4. Relocation of individuals and Families Impact
It appears that the proposed widening will relocate 1
family, and no businesses.
It is the policy of the NCDOT to ensure that comparable
replacement housing will be available prior to construction of
state and federally-assisted projects. Furthermore, the North
Carolina Board of Transportation has the following three
programs to minimize the inconvenience of relocation:
*Relocation assistance,
*Relocation moving payments, and
*Relocation replacement housing payments or rent supplement".
With the Relocation Assistance Program, experienced NCDOT
staff will be available to assist displacees with information
such as availability and prices of homes, apartments, or
businesses for sale or rent and financing or other housing
programs. The Relocation Moving Payments Program, in general,
provides for payment of actual moving expenses encountered in
relocation. Where displacement will force an owner or tenant to
purchase or rent property of higher cost or to lose a favorable
financing arrangement (in cases of ownership), the Relocation
Replacement Housing Payments or Rent Supplement Program will
compensate up to $22,500 to owners who are eligible and qualify
and up to $5,250 to tenants who are eligible and qualify.
The relocation program for the proposed action will be
conducted in accordance with the Federal Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
(Public Law 91-646), and/or the North Carolina Relocation
Assistance Act (GS-133-5 through 133-18). The program is
designed to provide assistance to displaced persons in reloca-
ting to a replacement site in which to live or do business. At
least one relocation officer is assigned to each highway project
for this purpose.
The relocation officer will determine the needs of
displaced families, individuals, businesses, non-profit
organizations, and farm operations for relocation assistance
advisory services without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
or national origin. The NCDOT will schedule its work to allow
ample time, prior to displacement, for negotiations and
possession of replacement housing which meets decent, safe, and
sanitary standards. The displacees are given at least a 90-day
written notice after NCDOT purchases the property. Relocation
of displaced persons will be offered in areas not generally less
desirable in regard to public utilities and commercial
facilities. Rent and sale prices of replacement property will
be within the financial means of the families and individuals
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displaced and will be reasonably accessible to their places of
employment. The relocation officer will also assist owners of
displaced businesses, non-profit organizations, and farm
operations in searching for and moving to replacement property.
All tenant and owner residential occupants who may be
displaced will receive an explanation regarding all available
options, such as (1) purchase of replacement housing, (2) rental i
of replacement housing, either private or public, or (3) moving
existing owner-occupant housing to another site (if possible).
The relocation officer will also supply information concerning
other state or federal programs offering assistance to displaced
persons and will provide other advisory services as needed in
order to minimize hardships to displaced persons in adjusting to
a new location.
The Moving Expense Payments Program is designed to
compensate the displacee for the costs of moving personal
property from homes, businesses, non-profit organizations, and
farm operations acquired for a highway project. Under the
Replacement Program for Owners, NCDOT will participate in
reasonable incidental purchase payments for replacement
dwellings such as attorney's fees, surveys, appraisals, and
other closing costs and, if applicable, make a payment for any
increased interest expenses for replacement dwellings.
Reimbursement to owner-occupants for replacement housing
payments, increased interest payments, and incidental purchase
expenses may not exceed $22,500 (combined total), except under
the Last Resort Housing provision.
A displaced tenant may be eligible to receive a payment,
not to exceed $5,250, to rent a replacement dwelling or to make
a down payment, including incidental expenses, on the purchase
of a replacement dwelling. The down payment is based upon what
the state determines is required when the rent supplement
exceeds $5250.
It is a policy of the state that no person will be
displaced by the NCDOT's state or federally-assisted
construction projects unless and until comparable replacement
housing has been offered or provided for each displacee within a
reasonable period of time prior to displacement. No relocation
payment received will be considered as income for the purposes
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or for the purposes of
determining eligibility or the extent of eligibility of any
person for assistance under the Social Security Act or any other
federal law.
Last Resort Housing is a program used when comparable
replacement housing is not available, or when it is unavailable
within the displacee's financial means, and the replacement
payment exceeds the federal/state legal limitation. The purpose
of the program is to allow broad latitudes in methods of
implementation by the state so that decent, safe, and sanitary
replacement housing can be provided. It is not felt that this
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program will be necessary on the project, since there appear to
be adequate opportunities for relocation within the area.
5. Social Impacts
The proposed action will not disrupt community cohesion.
In addition, it will not interfere with facilities and services.
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6. CULTURAL RESOURCES
1. Compliance
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented
by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. It is also
subject to compliance with Section 4(f) of the Department of
Transportation Act of 1966, as amended.
2.
Historic Architectural Resources
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as
amended, requires Federal agencies to take into account the effect of
their undertakings on properties included in or eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and to afford
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable
opportunity to comment on such undertakings.
As part of the process for identifying significant historic
architectural resources located in the APE, the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) was consulted. On March 9, 1995, the SHPO
replied with the information that there are no properties either
included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register
located in the general area of the project. As a result of this
determination, the SHPO recommended no historic architectural survey
be conducted for the project (See concurrence form in the Appendix).
3. Archaeological Resources
The State Historic Preservation Office was consulted and they
recommended that no archaeological surveys were conducted for this
project. No further review of this project for impacts upon
archaeological sites is necessary (See letter Appendix, for SHPO's
Correspondence letter).
C. AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS
Air pollution originates from various sources. Emissions from
industrial and internal combustion engines are the most prevalent sources.
Other origins of common outdoor air pollution are solid waste disposal and
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any form of fire. The impact resulting from highway construction ranges
from intensifying existing air pollution problems to improving the ambient
air conditions. The traffic is the center of concern when determining the
impact of a new highway facility or the improvement of an old highway
facility. Motor vehicles emit carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NO),
hydrocarbons (HC), particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SO ), and lead (Pb)
(listed in order of decreasing emission rate). Automobiles are considered
to be the major source of CO in the project area. For this reason, most i
of the analysis presented is concerned with determining expected carbon
monoxide levels in the vicinity of the project due to traffic flow.
In order to determine the ambient CO concentration for the receptor
closest to the highway project, two concentration components must be used:
local and background. The local concentration is defined as the CO
emissions from cars operating on highways in the near vicinity (i.e.,
distances within 100 meters) of the receptor location. The background
concentration is defined by the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources as "the concentration of a pollutant at a
point that is the result of emissions outside the local vicinity; that is,
the concentration at the upwind edge of the local sources."
In this study, the local concentration was determined by the NCDOT
Traffic Noise/Air Quality Staff using line source computer modeling and
the background concentration was obtained from the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (NCDEHNR). Once
the two concentration components were resolved, they were added together
to determine the ambient CO concentration for the receptor in question and
to compare to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Automobiles are regarded as sources of hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides. Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides emitted from cars are carried
into the atmosphere where they react with sunlight to form ozone and
nitrogen dioxide. Area-wide automotive emissions of HC and NO are
expected to decrease in the future due to the continued installation and
maintenance of pollution control devices on new cars. Hence, the ambient
ozone and nitrogen dioxide levels in the atmosphere should continue to
decrease as a result of the improvements on automobile emissions.
The photochemical reactions that form ozone and nitrogen dioxide
require several hours to occur. For this reason, the peak levels of ozone
generally occur 10 to 20 kilometers downwind of the source of hydrocarbon
emissions. Urban areas as a whole are regarded as sources of
hydrocarbons, not individual streets and highways. The emissions of all
sources in an urban area mix together in the atmosphere, and in the
presence of sunlight, the mixture reacts to form ozone, nitrogen dioxide,
and other photochemical oxidants. The best example of this type of air
pollution is the smog which forms in Los Angeles, California.
Automobiles are not regarded as significant sources of particulate
matter and sulfur dioxide. Nationwide, highway sources account for less
than 7 percent of particulate matter emissions and less than 2 percent of
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sulfur dioxide emissions. Particulate matter and sulfur dioxide emissions
are predominantly the result of non-highway sources (e.g., industrial,
commercial, and agricultural). Because emissions of particulate matter
and sulfur dioxide from automobiles are very low, there is no reason to
suspect that traffic on the project will cause air quality standards for
particulate matter and sulfur dioxide to be exceeded.
Automobiles without catalytic converters can burn regular gasoline.
The burning of regular gasoline emits lead as a result of regular gasoline
containing tetraethyl lead which is added by refineries to increase the
octane rating of the fuel. Newer cars with catalytic converters burn
unleaded gasoline eliminating lead emissions. Also, the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required the reduction in the
lead content of leaded gasolines. The overall average lead content of
gasoline in 1974 was 0.5 grams per liter. By 1989, this composite average
had dropped to 0.0025 grams per liter. In the future, lead emissions are
expected to decrease as more cars use unleaded fuels and as the lead
content of leaded gasoline is reduced. The Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990 make the sale, supply, or transport of leaded gasoline or lead
additives unlawful after December 31, 1995. Because of these reasons, it
is not expected that traffic on the proposed project will cause the NAAQS
for lead to be exceeded.
A microscale air quality analysis was performed to determine future
CO concentrations resulting from the proposed highway improvements.
"CAL3QHC - A Modeling Methodology For Predicting Pollutant Concentrations
Near Roadway Intersections" was used to predict the CO concentration at
the nearest sensitive receptor to the project.
Inputs into the mathematical model to estimate hourly CO
concentrations consisted of a level roadway under normal conditions with
predicted traffic volumes, vehicle emission factors, and worst-case
meteorological parameters. The traffic volumes are based on the annual
average daily traffic projections. The traffic volume used for the
CAL3QHC model was the highest volume within any alternative. Carbon
monoxide vehicle emission factors were calculated for the completion year
of 1999 and the design year of 2019 using the EPA publication "Mobile
Source Emission Factors" and the MOBILE 5A mobile source emissions
computer model.
The background CO concentration for the project area was estimated to
be 1.9 parts per million (ppm). Consultation with the Air Quality
Section, Division of Environmental Management, North Carolina Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources indicated that an ambient CO
concentration of 1.9 ppm is suitable for most suburban/rural areas.
The worst-case air quality receptor was determined to be receptor #4
at a distance of 15m from the proposed centerline of the median. The
"build" and "no-build" one-hour CO concentrations for the nearest
sensitive receptor for the years of 1999 and 2019 are shown in the
following table.
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One Hour CO Concentrations (PPM)
Nearest Build No-Build
Sensitive
Receptor 1999 2019 1999 2019
R-4 2.5 2.7 2.5 2.7
Comparison of the predicted CO concentrations with the NAAQS maximum
permitted for.l-hour averaging period = 35 ppm; 8-hour averaging period =
9 ppm) indicates no violation of these standards. Since the results of
the worst-case 1-hour CO analysis is less than 9 ppm, it can be concluded
that the 8-hour CO level does not exceed the standard. See Tables Al
through A4 for input data and output.
The project is located within the jurisdiction for air quality of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office of the North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Surry County has been
determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards. Because the proposed project is located in an attainment area,
the provisions of the November 24, 1993 Transportation regulation
provisions (40 CFR Parts 51 and 93) are not currently applicable. This
project is not anticipated to create any adverse effect on the air quality
of this attainment area.
During construction of the proposed project, all materials resulting
from clearing and grubbing, demolition or other operations will be removed
from the project, burned or otherwise disposed of by the contractor. Any
burning will be done in accordance with applicable local laws and
ordinances and regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in
compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. Care will be taken to insure that
burning will be done at the greatest practical distance from dwellings and
not when atmospheric conditions are such as to create a hazard to the
public. Burning will only be utilized under constant surveillance. Also
during construction, measures will be taken to reduce the dust generated
by construction when the control of dust is necessary for the protection
and comfort of motorists or area residents. This evaluation completes the
assessment requirements for air quality of the 1990 Clean Air Act
Amendments and the NEPA process, and no additional reports are necessary.
0. HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NOISE/CONSTRUCTION NOISE ANALYSIS
This analysis was performed to determine the effect of the proposed
widening of SR 1138 from US 21 Bypass to I-77 in Surry County on noise
levels in the immediate project area (Figure N1). This investigation
includes an inventory of existing noise sensitive land uses and a field
survey of ambient (existing) noise levels in the study area. It also
includes a comparison of the predicted noise levels and the ambient noise
levels to determine if traffic noise impacts can be expected resulting
from the proposed project. Traffic noise impacts are determined from the
current procedures for the abatement of highway traffic noise and
construction noise, appearing as Part 772 of Title 23 of the Code of
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Federal Regulations. If traffic noise impacts are predicted, examination
and evaluation of alternative noise abatement measures for reducing or
eliminating the noise impacts must be considered.
CHARACTERISTICS OF NOISE
Noise is basically defined as unwanted sound. It is emitted from
many sources including airplanes, factories, railroads, power generation
plants, and highway vehicles. Highway noise, or traffic noise, is usually
a composite of noises from engine exhaust, drive train, and tire-roadway
interaction.
The magnitude of noise is usually described by its sound pressure.
Since the range of sound pressure varies greatly, a logarithmic scale is
used to relate sound pressures to some common reference level, usually the
decibel (dB). Sound pressures described in decibels are called sound
pressure levels and are often defined in terms of frequency weighted
scales (A, B, C, or D).
The weighted-A decibel scale is used almost exclusively in vehicle
noise measurements because it places the most emphasis on the frequency
range to which the human ear is most sensitive (1,000-6,000 Hertz). Sound
levels measured using a weighted-A decibel scale are often expressed as
dBA. Throughout this report, all noise levels will be expressed in dBA's.
Several examples of noise pressure levels in dBA are listed in Table N1.
Review of Table N1 indicates that most individuals in urbanized areas
are exposed to fairly high noise levels from many sources as they go about
their daily activities. The degree of disturbance or annoyance of
unwanted sound depends essentially on three things:
1) The amount and nature of the intruding noise.
2) The relationship between the background noise and the
intruding noise.
3) The type of activity occurring where the noise is heard.
In considering the first of these three factors, it is important to
note that individuals have different sensitivity to noise. Loud noises
bother some more than others and some individuals become upset if an
unwanted noise persists. The time patterns of noise also enter into an
individual's judgement of whether or not a noise is offensive. For
example, noises occurring during sleeping hours are usually considered to
be more offensive than the same noises in the daytime.
With regard to the second factor, individuals tend to judge the
annoyance of an unwanted noise in terms of its relationship to noise from
other sources (background noise). The blowing of a car horn at night when
background noise levels are approximately 45 dBA would generally be more
objectionable than the blowing of a car horn in the afternoon when
background noises might be 55 dBA.
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The third factor is related to the interference of noise with
activities of individuals. In'a 60 dBA environment, normal conversation
would be possible while sleep might be difficult. Work activities
requiring high levels of concentration may be interrupted by loud noises
while activities requiring manual effort may not be interrupted to the
same degree.
Over time, particularly if the noises occur at predicted intervals
and are expected, individuals tend to accept the noises which intrude into
their lives. Attempts have been made to regulate many of these types of
noises including airplane noise, factory noise, railroad noise, and
highway traffic noise. In relation to highway traffic noise, methods of
analysis and control have developed rapidly over the past few years.
NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA
In order to determine whether highway noise levels are or are not
compatible with various land uses, the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) has developed noise abatement criteria (NAC) and procedures to be
used in the planning and design of highways. These abatement criteria and
procedures are set forth in the aforementioned Federal reference (Title 23
CFR Part 772). A summary of the noise abatement criteria for various land
uses is presented in Table-N2. The Leq, or equivalent sound level, is the
level of constant sound which in a given situation and time period has the
same energy as does time varying sound. In other words, the fluctuating
sound levels of traffic noise are represented in terms of a steady noise
level with the same energy content.
AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS
Ambient noise measurements were taken in the vicinity of the project
to determine the existing background noise levels. The purpose of this
noise level information was to quantify the existing acoustic environment
and to provide a base for assessing the impact of noise level increases.
The existing Leq noise level along SR 1138 as measured at 15 meters from
the roadway was 65.1 dBA. The ambient measurement site and measured
exterior Leq noise level are presented in Figure N1 and Table N3,
respectively.
The existing roadway and traffic conditions were used with the most
current traffic noise prediction model in order to calculate existing
noise levels for comparison with noise levels actually measured. The
calculated existing noise levels were within 2.9 dBA of the measured noise
levels for the location where noise measurements were obtained.
Differences in dBA levels can be attributed to "bunching" of vehicles, low
traffic volumes, and actual vehicle speeds versus the computer's
"evenly-spaced" vehicles and single vehicular speed.
PROCEDURE FOR PREDICTING FUTURE NOISE LEVELS
In general, the traffic situation is composed of a large number of
variables which describe different cars driving at different speeds
through a continual changing highway configuration and surrounding
terrain. Due to the complexity of the problem, certain assumptions and
simplifications must be made to predict highway traffic noise.
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The procedure used to predict future noise levels in this study was
the Noise Barrier Cost Reduction Procedure, STAMINA 2.0 and OPTIMA
(revised March, 1983). The BCR (Barrier Cost Reduction) procedure is
based upon the FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model
(FHWA-RD-77-108). The BCR traffic noise prediction model uses the number
and type of vehicles on the planned roadway, their speeds, the physical
characteristics of the road (curves, hills, depressed, elevated, etc.),
receptor location and height, and, if applicable, barrier type, barrier
ground elevation, and barrier top elevation.
In this regard, it is to be noted that only preliminary alignment was
available for use in this noise analysis. The project proposes to widen
the existing two lanes of SR 1138 to a five lane section from US 21 Bypass
to I-77. Only those existing natural or man-made barriers were included
in setting up the model. The roadway sections and proposed intersections
were assumed to be flat and at-grade. Thus, this analysis represents the
"worst-case" topographical conditions. The noise predictions made in this
report are highway-related noise predictions for the traffic conditions
during the year being analyzed.
Peak hour design and level-of-service (LOS) C volumes were compared,
and the volumes resulting in the noisiest conditions were used with the
proposed posted speed limits. Hence, during all other time periods, the
noise levels will be no greater than those indicated in this report.
The STAMINA 2.0 computer model was utilized in order to determine the
number of land uses (by type) which would be impacted during the peak hour
of the design year 2019. A land use is considered to be impacted when
exposed to noise levels approaching or exceeding the FHWA noise abatement
criteria and/or predicted to sustain a substantial noise increase. The
basic approach was to select receptor locations such as 7.5, 15, 30, 60,
120, 240, and 480 meters from the center of the near traffic lane
(adaptable to both sides of the roadway). The location of these receptors
were determined by the changes in projected traffic volumes and/or the
posted speed limits along the proposed project. The result of this
procedure was a grid of receptor points along the project. Using this
grid, noise levels were calculated for each identified receptor.
The Leq traffic noise exposures associated with this project are
listed in Table N4. Information included in these tables consist of
listings of all receptors in close proximity to the project, their ambient
and predicted noise levels, and the estimated noise level increase for
each.
The maximum number of receptors in each activity category that are
predicted to become impacted by future traffic noise is shown in Table N5.
These are noted in terms of those receptors expected to experience traffic
noise impacts by approaching or exceeding the FHWA NAC or by a substantial
increase in exterior noise levels. Under Title 23 CFR Part 772, there are
no impacted receptors due to highway traffic noise in the project area.
Other information included in Table N5 is the maximum extent of the 72 and
67 dBA noise level contours. This information should assist local
authorities in exercising land use control over the remaining undeveloped
lands adjacent to the roadway within local jurisdiction. For example,
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with the proper information on noise, the local authorities can prevent
further development of incompatible activities and land uses with the
predicted noise levels of an adjacent highway.
Table N6 indicates the exterior traffic noise level increases for the
identified receptors in each roadway section. Predicted noise level
increases for this project are +6 dBA. When real-life noises are heard,
it is possible to barely detect noise level changes of 2-3 dBA. A 5 dBA
change is more readily noticeable. A 10 dBA change is judged by most
people as a doubling or a halving of the loudness of the sound.
TRAFFIC NOISE IMPACT ANALYSIS
Traffic noise impacts occur when the predicted traffic noise levels
either: [a] approach or exceed the FHWA noise abatement criteria (with
"approach" meaning within 1 dBA of the Table N2 value), or [b]
substantially exceed the existing noise levels. The NCDOT definition of
substantial increase is shown in the lower portion of Table N2.
Consideration for noise abatement measures must be given to receptors
which fall in either category. There are no impacted receptors in the
project area. Highway Alignment
Highway alignment selection involves the horizontal or vertical
orientation of the proposed improvements in such a way as to minimize
impacts and costs. The selection of alternative alignments for noise
abatement purposes must consider the balance between noise impacts and
other engineering and environmental parameters. For noise abatement,
horizontal alignment selection is primarily a matter of siting the roadway
at a sufficient distance from noise sensitive areas. Changing the highway
alignment is not a viable alternative for noise abatement.
Traffic System Management Measures
Traffic management measures which limit vehicle type, speed, volume
and time of operations are often effective noise abatement measures. For
this project, traffic management measures are not considered appropriate
for noise abatement due to their effect on the capacity and
level-of-service on the proposed roadway.
Noise Barriers
Physical measures to abate anticipated traffic noise levels can often
be applied with a measurable degree of success by the application of solid
mass, attenuable measures to effectively diffract, absorb, and reflect
highway traffic noise emissions. Solid mass, attenuable measures may
include earth berms or artificial abatement walls.
The project will maintain only limited control of access, meaning
most commercial establishments and residences will have direct access
connections to the proposed roadway, and all intersections will adjoin the
project at grade.
For a noise barrier to provide sufficient noise reduction it must be
high enough and long enough to shield the receptor from significant
sections of the highway. Access openings in the barrier severely reduce
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the noise reduction provided by the barrier. It then becomes economically
unreasonable to construct a barrier for a small noise reduction. Safety at
access openings (driveways, crossing streets, etc.) due to restricted
sight distance is also a concern. Furthermore, to provide a sufficient
reduction, a barrier's length would normally be 8 times the distance from
the barrier to the receptor. For example, a receptor located 15 meters
from the barrier would normally require a barrier 120 meters long. An
access opening of 12 meters (10 percent of the area) would limit its noise
reduction to approximately 4 dBA (FUNDAMENTAL AND ABATEMENT OF HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC NOISE, Report No. FHWA-HHI-HEV-73-7976-1, USDOT, chapter 5,
section 3.2, page 5-27).
In addition, businesses, churches, and other related establishments
located along a particular highway normally require accessibility and high
visibility. Solid mass, attenuable measures for traffic noise abatement
would tend to disallow these two qualities, and thus, would not be
acceptable abatement measures in this case.
"DO NOTHING" ALTERNATIVE
The traffic noise impacts for the "do nothing" or "no-build"
alternative were also considered. If the proposed widening did not occur,
one residential receptor would experience traffic noise impact by
approaching or exceeding the FHWA's NAC. Also, the receptors could
anticipate experiencing an increase in exterior noise levels in the range
of +5 to +6 dBA. As previously noted, it is barely possible to detect
noise level changes of 2-3 dBA. A 5 dBA change in noise levels is more
readily noticed.
CONSTRUCTION NOISE
The major construction elements of this project are expected to be
earth removal, hauling, grading, and paving. General construction noise
impacts, such as temporary speech interference for passers-by and those
individuals living or working near the project, can be expected
particularly from paving operations and from the earth moving equipment
during grading operations. However, considering the relatively short-term
nature of construction noise and the limitation of construction-to daytime
hours, these impacts are not expected to be substantial. The transmission
loss characteristics of nearby natural elements and man-made structures
are believed to be sufficient to moderate the effects of intrusive
construction noise.
SUMMARY
Based on these preliminary studies, traffic noise abatement is not
recommended, and no noise abatement measures are proposed. This evaluation
completes the highway traffic noise requirements of Title 23 CFR Part 772,
and unless a major project change develops, no additional noise reports
will be submitted for this project.
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E. ECOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
1. Soils
Table 1 provides an inventory of specific soil types which occur in
the project area.
Table 1. Surry County Soils in the Project Area
MAP UNIT SPECIFIC . PERCENT HYDRIC
SYMBOL MAPPING UNIT SLOPE CLASSIFICATION
30B Pacolet sandy clay loam 2 to 8 non-hydric
30C Pacolet sandy clay loam 8 to 15 non-hydric
30D Pacolet sandy clay loam 15 to 25 non-hydric
67C Pacolet-Bethlehem complex 15 to 25 non-hydric
These specific soil types are located in the Pacolet Soil Series.
Soils within this series occur on uplands and are well-drained. This
series contains soils with low natural fertility and organic content and
is found along terrains ranging from gently sloping to steep.
2. Water Resources
This section contains information concerning those water resources
likely to be impacted by the project. Water 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 to
minimize impacts.
Three perennial, unnamed streams (PS) and one intermittent, unnamed
stream (IS) occur in the project study area. These streams lie in the
upper Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin. The IS, PS #1 and PS #3 flow-south into
Turkey Creek. PS #2 flows north into Camp (Grass) Creek. Table 2 contains
information about physical characteristics of these streams..
Table 2. Characteristics of Water Resources
STREAM
CHARACTERISTICS IS PS #1 PS #2 PS #3
CHANNEL WIDTH 0.1.0 2.3/2.5 2.3/2.5 2.7/3.0
CHANNEL DEPTH 0.6/2.0 0.6/2.0 0.9/3.0 1.1/3.5
SUBSTRATE si si/mud co/si co/si
COLOR clear clear clear clear
CURRENT slow slow slow slow
Note: Width values given in m/ft and depth values given in cm/in; si
and co refer to silt and cobble, respectively.
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A 90.0 cm (36.0 in) pipe directs the flow of PS #3, and 45.0 cm (18.0
in) pipes direct the flow of IS, PS #1 and #2 under the roadway. A pool
area is also associated with and flows into PS #1. This area appears to
originate from a well and has a width of 3.6 m (12.0 ft) and a depth of
7.6 cm (3.0 in). PS #2 has a scour area associated with the pipe. The
scour area has a width of 4.5 m (1.5 ft) and a depth of 7.6 (3.0 in). PS
#2 contains a large amount of organic debris and detritus. PS #3 has
algae growing throughout it and organic debris.
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the
Division of Environmental Management (DEM). Unnamed tributaries (UT's)
carry the same best usage classification as the stream to which they are a
tributary. Turkey Creek and Camp Creek have best usage classifications of
Class C which designates waters suitable for aquatic life propagation and
survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture.
Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-II) nor
Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 km (1.0 mile) of
project study area.
The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) is managed by
DEM and is part of an ongoing ambient water quality monitoring program
which addresses long term trends in water quality. The program assesses
water quality by sampling for selected benthic macroinvertebrate organisms
at fixed monitoring sites. Macroinvertebrates are sensitive to very
subtle changes in water quality; thus, the species richness and overall
biomass are reflections of water quality. No BMAN information is
available for the project study area streams.
Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are
permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) program. Any discharger is required to register for a permit.
No dischargers occur in the project study area.
Widening of SR 1138 will require extending pipes under the existing
roadway. Pipe extension will further reduce natural stream channels.
This loss of natural stream characteristics will occur through additional
pipe channelization of water, thereby increasing water flow rates and
leading to greater scouring of streams beds. Processes to extend pipes
will alter and/or interrupt stream flows and water levels at the
construction site. This alteration of the stream effects decreases stream
flow upstream and downstream of the project, while increasing the water
level upstream from the project and decreasing the water level downstream
from the project. Sedimentation and erosion will increase from
construction because vegetation along the existing roadway and streams
will be removed and/or buried. These two processes will lead to greater
siltation of these water resources. Siltation can redirect water flow
downstream from the project, thus altering the aquatic environment
downstream and effecting terrestrial organisms which depend on the water
resource as well. The removal of bank vegetation will cause elevations in
water temperature.
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Widening this roadway will lead to increased concentrations of toxic
compounds (oil, gas, etc.) which are carried into these streams from the
proposed construction-related activities and increased roadway use.
Increased amounts of these compounds can adversely alter the water quality
of the water resource thus impacting biological and chemical functions.
Sedimentation Control guidelines and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
will be strictly applied to reduce washing large quantities of sediment
and toxic compounds into these streams.
3. Biotic Resources
Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This
section describes those ecosystems encountered in the study area, as well ,
as, the relationships between fauna and flora within these ecosystems.
Composition and distribution of biotic communities throughout the project
area are reflective of topography and hydrologic influences as well as
past and present land uses within the study area. Descriptions of the
terrestrial systems are presented in the context of plant community
classifications. Dominant flora and fauna observed, or likely to occur,
in each community are described and discussed. Locations of biotic
communities are found in Figure 2.
Scientific nomenclature and common names (when applicable) are
provided for each animal and plant species described. Subsequent
references to the same organism will include the common name only. 3.1
Terrestrial Communities
Three distinct terrestrial communities were identified in the project
study area: disturbed community, mesic hardwood forest and pine forest.
Many faunal species are highly adaptive and may populate the entire range
of the three terrestrial communities discussed.
The disturbed community involves those habitats frequently disrupted
by human activities thus inhibiting natural succession. This community
type can be divided into four subtypes: roadside shoulder, residential,
farm pastures and fallow agriculture fields/early successional areas.
Many of these habitats, especially road shoulders and residential
environments, are maintained by mowing and herbicide application. Faunal
diversity in this community type are scarce due to lack of shelter
opportunities, although many opportunistic species frequent this habitat
for foraging purposes, particularly at night.
Road shoulders act as buffers between the roadway and surrounding
communities by filtering waters carried off the roadway. The shoulders
protect the surrounding communities from toxic compounds (oil, gas, etc.),
that are washed by precipitation off the road facility. Wild onion
(Allium canadense), asters (Aster spp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera
japonica), clover (Trifolium sp.), greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox, S.
rotundifolia) and a variety of graminoids such as fescue (Festuca spp.)
grow on along road shoulders. The dominant trees found on road slopes
include tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) and red maple (Acer
rubrum). Other trees which grow here are black cherry (Prunus serotina),
scrub pine (Pinus virginiana) and short-leaf pine (P. echinata).
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Interchange areas found in the study area have a variety of plants
consisting of the previously mentioned vegetation and ornamental juniper
(Juniperus X hybrid).
Several residences and a business occur along SR 1138. The dominant
vegetation of these lawn habitats is fescue. Black walnut (Juglans ni ra),
scrub pine, short-leaf pine and ornamental shrubs are other vegetative
forms found in lawn habitats.
A pasture lies on the south side of the existing roadway and has
vegetation of fescue, wiregrass (Aristida sp.), aster, broomsedge
(Andropogon sp.), rush (Juncos sp.) and rabbit tobacco (Gnaphalium
obtusifolium).
A fallow field lies near the US 21 Bypass/SR 1138 interchange and two
other successional areas occur along SR 1138. Herbaceous plants growing
here include barnyard grass (Echinochloa crusgalli), fox-tail grass
(Setaria sp.), dog-fennel (Eupatorium spp.), asters, broomsedge and sedges
(Cyperus spp:). One successional area also has a mixture of scrub pine,
short-leaf pine and red maple saplings.
Numerous mammals inhabit disturbed areas including the least shrew
(Cryptotis parva), northern short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda),
woodchuck (Marmots monax), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus),
eastern harvest mouse (Peromyscus leucopus), golden mouse (Ochrotomys
nuttalli), hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) and red fox (Vulpes
vul es). Shrews are insectivores which prefer open areas dominated by
herbaceous vegetation where they search for food constantly. Woodchucks
dig burrows on the edge (ecotones) of forests and open fields which may
have as many as five entrances. These mammals forage actively on plant
matter during the spring to fall in order to gain weight for hibernation.
Eastern cottontails frequent most disturbed habitats, especially brushy
ecotones, where they feed on herbaceous plants. Red foxes frequent
ecotones between different cover types and often place their dens in open
fields. Foxes are opportunistic predators which forage predominantly on
mice and cottontails and may also consume vegetative matter.
Avian species frequenting disturbed areas include American crow
(Corvus brachyrhynchos), red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), broad-winged
hawk (B. platypterus), turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), mockingbird (Mimus
polyglottos), American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) and grasshopper
sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum). Crows post lookouts to warn other birds
which are roosting or feeding upon vegetable matter such as wheat, corn,
oats and wild berries. Red-tailed hawks scout for prey on perches. These
hawks also circle overhead and stoop down to catch rodents, rabbits,
reptiles and amphibians. The grasshopper sparrow forages on insects,
particularly grasshoppers as its name implies, among strips of'weeds in
fences. This bird nests in slight depressions which are well hidden.
Black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta) and black racer (Coluber
constrictor) are highly adaptable reptiles. Rat snakes are excellent
climbers and may shelter in tree hollows. These snakes forage primarily
on small mammals and birds and their eggs. Black racers hide beneath
boards, pieces of tin and other surface cover. These snakes consume a
variety of prey including insects, small mammals, birds and
other reptiles.
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American toad (Bufo americanus) and Fowler's toad (B. woodhousei) are
amphibians which inhabit a variety of habitats. These toads are
insectivores.
Two mesic hardwood forests are located within the project study area.
Red maple and tulip poplar are the dominate constituents of both forests.
Other vegetation found in the first stand include scrub pine, Japanese
honeysuckle, American holly (Illex opaca), greenbrier and flowering
dogwood (Cornus florida).
The second and larger forest has a greater diversity of vegetation
including the previously mentioned dominant trees, pignut hickory (Carya
labra), flowering dogwood, dogwood (Cornus sp.), ironwood (Carpinus
caroliniana), viburnum (Viburnum sp.), hemlock (Tsuga sp.), privet
(Ligustrum sp.) and eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana). Ground
cover of this forest is greenbrier, Japanese honeysuckle, giant cane
(Arundinaria gigantea), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), Christmas
fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), crane-fly orchid (Tipularia discolor),
rattlesnake plantain (Goodyera pubescens) and wintergreen (Gaultheria
procumbens).
Mammals known to inhabit hardwood forests include eastern chipmunk
(Tamias striatus), white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus), woodland vole
(Microtus pinetorum), gray fox (Uroc on cinereoargenteus) and long-tailed
weasel (Mustela frenata). Chipmunks excavate burrows which usually have a
hidden main entrance. These mammals consume primarily plant matter such
as seeds, nuts, acorns and berries. These food items may also be hoarded
within the burrow. Woodland voles burrow extensive tunnel systems within
which they spend most of their lives. This vole eats a variety of plant
materials, primarily shoots of grasses and forbs. The gray fox feeds
predominantly on cottontails and rodents although they may consume insects
and fruits during the summer months. Long-tailed weasels are secretive
predators foraging primarily on rodents although they are known to consume
moles, shrews and occasionally bird eggs.
Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata), white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta
carolinensis), Cape May warbler (Dendroica ti rina), black-and-white
warbler (Mniotilta varia), yellow-breasted chat (Icteria virens), tufted
titmouse (Parus bicolor), Carolina chickadee (P. carolinensis), summer
tanager (Piran a rubra) and eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) are a few of
the birds likely to. occur in a hardwood forest community. The
white-breasted nuthatch forages by picking insects from crevices in bark
while hitching headfirst up or, more often, down the tree trunks.
Nuthatches also consume seeds and nuts, which they wedge in crevices and
pound open with their bills. The Cape May warbler and black-and-white
warbler are common spring and fall transient birds which consume insects.
Yellow chats are summer residents which nest in briers, often blackberry.
This bird feeds predominantly on insects although it may consume wild
fruits and berries in season.
Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina), copperhead (Agkistrodon
contortrix), redbelly snake (Storer ia dekayi) and brown snake (S.
occipitomaculata) occur in hardwood forest ecosystems. Box turtles are
omnivorous and frequently cross roads early in the morning or after heavy
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rains. Brown and redbelly snakes are commonly found under rocks, boards
and other sheltering objects. These nocturnal, secretive predators forage
primarily on earthworms and slugs.
Amphibians likely found here include slimy salamander (Plethodon
glutinosus), upland chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata) and spring peeper
(H la crucifer). Slimy salamanders live in burrows beneath logs, stones
and lea fitter and forage at night. Spring peepers shelter in leaf
litter or amid brushy undergrowth. These frogs feed upon small
arthropods.
Three pine forests consisting of scrub pine and short-leaf pine occur
in the project study area. The pine forests occurring in the study area
are young and even aged. Two of these stands are very dense and have a
sparse to no ground layer vegetation.
The third parcel has an intermittent stream separating it into two
sections. A small patch of black cherry, winged elm (Ulmus alata) and
flowering dogwood grows in the middle of the parcel. Other vegetation
found in this forest includes wild onion, Japanese honeysuckle, Christmas
fern, pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), privet, giant cane (Arundinaria
gigantea), blackberry (Rubus sp.), sedges, asters, and greenbrier.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), striped skunk (Mephitis
mephitis) and gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) are mammals likely to
inhabit pine forests. Deer feed by browsing on leaves and twigs of various
plants as well as agricultural crops and herbaceous plants. Striped
skunks occupy subterranean dens and are nocturnal. These skunks are
nocturnal omnivores which feed primarily upon insects, although they may
consume small animals, fruits and berries.
Birds such as chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina), northern
cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) and yellow-throated warbler (Dendroica
dominica) occupy pine forest habitats. Chipping sparrows frequent
mountain pine woods during the breeding season building nests on the
ground, in vines or 'bushes, or on horizontal limbs. These sparrows and
cardinals feed on insects during spring and summer and on seeds-which they
crush with their bills. Yellow-throated warblers breed in mountain pines
at low elevations and usually nest 4.5-18.0 m (15.0-60.0 ft) above the
ground. These warblers are also highly insectivorous, and often flock to
ironwood during the spring to forage on insects found on this tree.
Ringneck snakes (Diadophis unctatus) and timber rattlesnakes
(Cro talus horridus) are two reptiles likely to inhabit pine forest.
RTingneck snakes shelter beneath stones and in or under decaying logs and
stumps. Ringneck snakes prey primarily on earthworms and small
salamanders and may consume frogs, lizards and small snakes. Timber
rattlesnakes are active day or night hiding in stump holes and under
various surface cover. This predator preys chiefly on small mammals
especially rodents.
Two aquatic community types, intermittent piedmont stream and
perennial piedmont stream, will be impacted by the proposed project.
Physical characteristics of the water body and condition of the water
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resource reflect faunal composition of the aquatic communities.
Terrestrial communities adjacent to a water resource also greatly
influence aquatic communities.
Intermittent streams have interrupted water flow during dry
intervals, which usually occur during the summer months. These streams may
retain water in the form of pools during these dry times. The
intermittent stream found in the study area had a water flow because
precipitation fell the night prior to site visit. Climatological events
greatly influence the faunal composition of these streams and may cause
the fauna to vary from year to year.
Fauna found within this community have adapted various
mechanisms in order to survive the dry periods. Many insects have aquatic
life stages and emerge early in the spring. These organisms utilize
intermittent streams by laying eggs during the wet seasons (late
fall-early winter) to ensure the completion of developmental stages and
metamorphosis before the streams dry in the summer. Some insects survive
periodic dry times by remaining in their egg or nymph stages which can
shelter them through the summer seasons. Still, other insects can
aestivate, or remain dormant through dry times.
Amphibians deposit their eggs in intermittent streams and pools in
order to avoid egg and larvae predation by fish. The larval stage begins
when eggs are deposited during wet seasons. This stage ends when
metamorphosis of juvenile amphibians begins. Metamorphosis of frogs and
toads is marked by drastic morphological changes from a tadpole (juvenile)
to an adult. Adult amphibians will emerge from these streams before the
warm summer months dry the streams.
Perennial streams have water flow throughout the year and provide
habitat for a variety of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna. Streams found
in the project study area are small, thus limiting the diversity of faunal
species.
The two-lined salamander (Eurycea bislineata), three-lined salamander
(E. guttolineata) and northern dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) are
amphibians which occur in or near streams flowing through hardwood
forests. These salamanders live under logs, stones and debris along
stream bottomlands. Two-lined salamanders deposit a flat cluster of eggs
on the undersurfaces of a rock or log, usually in flowing water. The
northern dusky salamander lays compact clusters of 23 eggs in cavities of
rotten logs, in stream banks or seepages, or on the undersurfaces of rocks
in streams. Females of both salamander species will remain with the eggs
until they hatch into aquatic larvae in late summer or fall.
Fish species likely to occur in these perennial streams are bigeye
chub (Hybopsis amblo s), mountain redbelly dace (Phoximus oreas) and
johnny darter (Etheostoma ni rum). The large eyes of the bigeye chub and
its occurrence in clear streams suggest this fish locates its food by
sight. Breeding mountain redbelly dace males are among the most colorful
fish in North America. The johnny darter is the most widespread of the
genus Etheostoma and is a food item for game fish.
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The queen snake (Regina septemvittata) is a common piedmont/mountain
reptile. This snake can be found beneath stones and debris located along
a stream edge.
Construction of the subject project will have various impacts on the
biotic resources described. Any construction related activities in or
near these resources have the potential to impact biological functions.
This section quantifies and qualifies impacts to the natural resources in
terms of area impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary and permanent
impacts are considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative
abundance of each community present in the study area. Project
construction will result in clearing and degradation of portions of these
communities. Table 3 summarizes potential quantitative losses to these
biotic communities, resulting from project construction. Estimated
impacts are derived using the entire proposed right of way width of 30.3 m
(100.0 ft). Usually, project construction does not require the entire
right of way; therefore, actual impacts may be considerably less.
Table 3. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
COMMUNITY AREA IMPACTED
Disturbed 2.4 (6.0)
Mixed Mesic Hardwood Forest 0.7 (1.8)
Pine Forest 0.4 (1.0)
TOTAL IMPACTS 3.5 (8.8)
Note: Values cited are in hectares (acres).
A majority of the anticipated impacts are to disturbed areas. These
impacts are considered minor because road construction will mostly effect
communities that have been previously altered by humans.
Roadway construction will alter terrestrial plant communities thereby
effecting wildlife. Areas modified by construction (but not paved) will
become road shoulders and early successional habitat. Increased traffic
noise and reduced habitat will displace some wildlife further from the
roadway while attracting other wildlife (section 3.1.1) by the creation of
more early successional habitat. Wildlife crossings will become less
frequent and more difficult especially for less mobile fauna. Roadways
are barriers to fauna attempting to cross, and widening any roadway will
increase the number of roadkills. The proposed project will likely
increase predation because reductions in sheltering and foraging habitat
will occur.
Aquatic communities are sensitive to even small changes in their
environment, even extending pipes which direct water flow under roadways.
Stream channelization, scouring, siltation, sedimentation and erosion from
construction-related work effect water quality and biological
constituents. Although direct impacts may be temporary, environmental
impacts from these construction processes may result in long term or
irreversible effects.
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The extension of pipes results in channelization of stream beds
because water movement becomes directed under the roadway which increases
the flow rate. Channelization will likely form scouring regions at pipe
outflows because water exits the pipes with a velocity that scours the
existing stream bank.
Construction activities increase sedimentation and erosion because
vegetation is removed/buried along road shoulders, slopes and stream
banks. Removed vegetation and placement of fill alter the terrain and
enhance the likelihood of erosion and sedimentation. Ground vegetation
stabilizes and holds the soil thus preventing these processes from
occurring as severely. Erosion and sedimentation carry soils, fill
material, toxic compounds and other materials into aquatic communities at
the construction site. These processes effect not only the aquatic
community at the site but may cause siltation of streams which affects
aquatic communities downstream from the project as well. Siltation may
also result in the formation of sandbars at the project site or
downstream. Sandbars alter current flow and potentially modify the
bank/shoreline and its vegetation. Excessive amounts of sediment in the
water column can clog the feeding apparatuses of sessile filter-feeders
and deposit-feeders. Benthic organisms can also be covered by excessive
amounts of sediment. These organisms are slow to recover or repopulate a
stream.
Water flow of perennial streams will be obstructed to extend pipes.
The lack of water movement alters aquatic communities at the site and
downstream thus impacting aquatic fauna and vegetation.
From a natural resources perspective, it is advantageous to perform
pipe extension work during the dry seasons of the year (July to
September). This work would minimize sedimentation and siltation of the
aquatic communities. Sedimentation Control guidelines and Best Management
Practices (BMPs) will be strictly applied to reduce excessive erosion and
sedimentation.
4. Jurisdictional Wetlands
This section provides descriptions, inventories and impact analysis
pertinent to two important issues--Waters of the United States, and rare
and protected species.
Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters
of the United States," as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal
Register (CFR) Part 328.3. Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those
areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal
circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to
life in saturated conditions. Any action that proposes to place fill into
these areas falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
No jurisdictional wetlands lie in the project study area. Surface
waters will be impacted by the proposed project.
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5. Permits and Mitigation
Impacts to surface waters are anticipated. In accordance with
provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), a
permit will be required from the COE for the discharge of dredged or fill
material into "Waters of the United States."
A Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (14) is likely to be applicable
at most ditch and stream crossings found in the project study area. This
permit authorizes construction provided the following conditions are met:
(1) the width of the fill is limited to the minimum necessary for the
actual crossing;
(2) the fill placed in Water of the United States is limited to a fill@d
area of no more than 0.1 hectares (1/3 acre);
(3) no more than a total of 61 m (200 linear ft) of the fill for the
roadway can occur in special aquatic sites, including wetlands;
(4) the crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed to prevent
the restriction of, and to withstand, expected high flows and tidal
flows and movement of aquatic organisms, and;
(5) the crossing, including all attendant features, both temporary and
permanent, is part of a single and complete project for crossing of a
Water of the United States.
This project will require a 401 Water Quality General Certification
from the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) prior to the issuance
of the Nationwide permit. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that
the state issue or deny water certification for any federally permitted or
licensed activity that may result in a discharge to the Waters of the
United States. No mitigation for impacts to surface waters is required.
Since the proposed project is located in a designated "Trout" county,
the authorization of a nationwide permit by the COE is conditioned upon
the concurrence of the Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC).
6. Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in, or are 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 of 1973, as amended) requires that any action, likely to
adversely affect a species classified as federally-protected, be subject
to review by the Fish and Wildlife (FWS). Other species may receive
additional protection under separate state laws.
7. 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. As of 28, March 1995 the FWS lists
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the following federally-protected species for Surry County (Table 4). A
brief description of each species characteristics and habitat follows.
Table 4. Federally-Protected Species
for Surry County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Falco peregrinus peregrine falcon E
Isotria medeoloides small whorled pogonia T*
E denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range).
"T" denotes Threatened (a species that is likely to become an endangered
species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant
portion of its range).
"*" No specimen from Surry County found in the past twenty years
(1974-1994).
A review of the Natural Heritage Program database of uncommon and
protected species revealed no recorded occurrence of federally-protected
species in or near the project study area.
Falco peregrinus (Peregrine falcon) E
The peregrine falcon has a dark plumage along its back and its
underside is lighter, barred and spotted. It is most easily recognized by
a dark crown and a dark wedge that extends below the eye forming a
distinct helmet.
The American peregrine falcon is found throughout the United States
in areas with high cliffs and open land for foraging. Nesting for the
falcons is generally on high cliff ledges, but they may also nest in
broken off tree tops in the eastern deciduous forest and on skyscrapers
and bridges in urban areas. Nesting occurs from mid-March to May.
Prey for the peregrine falcon consists of small mammals and birds,
including mammals as large as a woodchuck, birds as large as a duck, and
insects. The preferred prey is medium sized birds such as pigeons.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
No nesting habitat for the peregrine falcon exists in the project
study area. It is conclude that no measurable reduction in foraging
opportunities will result from project construction although it is
possible peregrine falcons forage in the study area. No impact to the
peregrine falcon will result from the proposed project.
Isotria medeoloides (small whorled pogonia) T
Small whorled pogonia is a perennial orchid having long pubescent
roots and a hollow stem. Stems terminate in a whorl of five or six light
green, elliptical leaves that are somewhat pointed. One or two light
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green flowers are produced at the end of the stem. Flowers of small
whorled pogonia have short sepals. Flowers of this plant are present from
mid-May to mid-June.
The small whorled pogonia grows in "second growth deciduous" or
deciduous-coniferous forests, with an open canopy, open shrub layer, and
sparse herb layer. It prefers acidic soils. Flowering is inhibited in
areas where there is relatively high shrub coverage or high sapling
density.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: UNRESOLVED
Habitat for small whorled pogonia occurs in the project study area.
Plant-by-plant surveys will be conducted during the plant's flowering
season (mid-May to mid-June), and prior to any right of way acquisition
Federal Candidate and State Listed Species
There are two federal candidate (C2) species listed for Surry County.
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. Candidate 2 (C2) species are defined as
organisms which are vulnerable to extinction although no sufficient data
currently exist to warrant a listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered or Proposed Threatened. Organisms which are listed as
Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special Concern (SC) by the North
Carolina Heritage Program list of Rare Plant and Animal species are
afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the
North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979.
The bog turtle (Clemm ss muhlenbergii) and brook floater (Alasmidonta
varicosa), a clam, are federal candidate species having the state status
o Threatened and are afforded state protection. No suitable habitat for
the bog turtle exists in the study area. Habitat for the brook floater
exists in the study area. This species briefing is provided for
information purposes as the status of these species may be upgraded in the
future.
Surveys for these species were not conducted during the site visit,
nor were any of these species observed. A review of the data base of the
NHP rare species and unique habitats revealed no records of North Carolina
rare and/or protected species in or near the project study area.
F. Construction Impacts
There are a number of short term environmental impacts normally
associated with the construction of highways that will be experienced with
the construction of this project. Measures will be taken to mitigate
these effects to the extent possible.
All possible measures will be taken to insure that the public's
health and safety will not be compromised during the movement of any
materials to and from construction sites along the project and that any
inconveniences imposed on the public will be kept to a minimum.
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Solid wastes will be disposed of in strict adherence to the Division
of Highways "Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures" The
contractor shall be required to observe and comply with all laws,
ordinances, regulations, orders and decreases regarding the disposal of
solid waste. Solid waste will not be placed into any existing land
disposal site which is in violation of state rules and regulations.
Waste and debris shall be disposed of in areas that are outside of
the right-of-way and provided by the contractor, unless otherwise required
by the plans or special provisions or unless disposal within the right of
way is permitted by the Engineer.
Vegetation from land clearing, and other demolition, construction,
and land clearing materials will be disposed of in accordance with
applicable air pollution and solid waste regulations.
Before construction is started, a preconstruction conference
involving the contractor, pertinent local officials, and the Divisions of
Highways will be held to discuss various construction procedures,
including a discussion of precautionary steps to be taken during the time
of construction that will minimize damage or rupture to the water lines
and interruption of water service.
Erosion and sedimentation will occur during the construction of this
project. For this reason an erosion control schedule will be devised by
the contractor before work is started. The schedule will show the time
relationship between phases of work which must be coordinated to reduce
erosion and shall describe construction practices and temporary erosion
control measures which will be used to minimize erosion. In conjunction
with the erosion control schedule the contractor will be required to
follow those provisions of the plans and specifications which pertain to
erosion and siltation. Temporary erosion control measures such as the use
of berms, dikes, dams, silt basins, etc. will be used as needed.
The general requirements concerning erosion and siltation are covered
in Article 107-13 of the Standard Specifications which is entitled
"Control of Erosion, Siltation and Pollution". . The N. C. Division of
Highways has also developed an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program
which has been approved by the N. C. Sedimentation Control Commission.
This program consists of the rigorous requirements to minimize erosion and
sedimentation contained in the "Standard Specifications for Roads and
Structures".
Prior to the approval of any borrow source developed for use on this
project, the contractor shall obtain a certification from the State
Historic Preservation Officer of the State Department of Cultural
Resources certifying that the removal of material from the borrow source
will have no effect on any known district, site, building, structure, or
object that is included in the National Register of Historic Places. A
copy of this certification shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to
performing any work on the proposed borrow source.
Borrow pits and all ditches will be drained insofar as possible to
alleviate breeding areas for mosquitoes.
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G. Hazardous Waste
Based on records maintained at the Solid Waste Management Branch no
potential hazardous waste sites are known to be in the project area. Land
uses observed reveal it is primarily agricultural and a low risk for
hazardous waste. There was no evidence of any underground storage tanks
regulated under 40 CFR 280 along the project corridor.
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SR 1138 from US 21 BUS. to I-77
Elkin, NC in Surry County
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC SUMMARY SHEET
ROUTE NAME ADT VOL UME IN 100'S % % % %
1993

_ ....... ............... ....... ....... _ 1999

...................._...... 2019

_......._ 0 --.._. TTST

.__:...?.._.__._..._.. DUAL`

t ........ ........ _...... ---- DHV
...
........ .. DIR
._........__...__._.....
SR 1138 52 60 108 2 7, 10 60
US 21 BUS. 17.6 162 288 = 2 4 10 60
U5 211 B'{F , 65 78 140 _ 5 1 0 60
1-77 210 250 450
- 17 5

...... ...... ....- ..
..
- - - 10

... ..........
- 60
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TABLE N1
BEARING: SOUNDS BOMBARDING US DAILY
140 Shotgun blast, jet 30 m away at takeoff PAIN
Motor test chamber HUMAN EAR PAIN THRESHOLD

130
Firecrackers
120 Severe thunder, pneumatic jackhammer
Hockey crowd
Amplified rock music UNCOMFORTABLY LOUD

110
Textile loom
100 Subway train, elevated train, farm tractor
Power lawn mower, newspaper press
Heavy city traffic, noisy factory LOUD

90
D Diesel truck 65 kmh 15 m away
E 80 Crowded restaurant, garbage disposal
C Average factory, vacuum cleaner
I Passenger car 80 kmh 15 m away MODERATELY LOUD

B 70
E Quiet typewriter
L 60 Singing birds, window air-conditioner
S Quiet automobile
Normal conversation, average office QUIET

50
Household refrigerator
Quiet office VERY QUIET

40
Average home
30 Dripping faucet
Whisper 1.5 m away
20 Light rainfall, rustle of leaves
AVERAGE PERSON'S THRESHOLD OF BEARING
Whisper JUST AUDIBLE
10
0 I THRESHOLD FOR ACUTE HEARING
Sources: World Book, Rand McNally Atlas of the Human Body,
Encyclopedia Americana, "Industrial Noise and Hearing
Conversation" by J. B. Olishifski and E. R. Harford
(Researched by N. Jane Hunt and published in the Chicago
Tribune in an illustrated graphic by Tom Heinz.)
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TABLE N2
NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA
Hourly A-Weighted Sound Level - decibels (dBA)
Activity
Category Leq(h) Description of Activity Category
A 57 Lands on which serenity and quiet are of extraordinary significance and serve an important public
(Exterior) need and where the preservation of those qualities is essential if the area is to continue to
serve its intended purpose-
B 67 Picnic areas, recreation areas, playgrounds, active sports areas, 'parks, residences, motels,
(Exterior) hotels, schools, churches, libraries, and hospitals-
C 72 Developed lands, properties, or activities not included in Categories A or H above.
(Exterior)
D -- Undeveloped lands
E 52 Residences, motels, hotels, public meeting rooms, schools, churches, libraries, hospitals, and
(Interior) auditoriums.
Source: Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 772, U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration
DEFINITION OF SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE
Hourly A-Weighted Sound Level - decibels (dBA)
.Existing Noise Level increase in dBA from Existing Noise
in Leq(h) Levels to Future Noise Levels
<50 > 15
> 50 > 10
Source: North Carolina Department of Transportation Noise Abatement Guidelines.

TABLE N3
AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS
(Le4)
SR 1138 in Elkin,
From US 21 Bypass to 1-77, Surry County
TIP N R-2236 STATE PROJECT # 8.2741101
NOISE
LEVEL
SITE LOCATION DESCRIPTION (dBA)
1. SR 1138, 122 meters East of Morrison Road
Grassy
65
Note: The ambient noise levels were measured at sites 15 meters from the center of the nearest lane of traffic.
TABLE N4
Leq TRAFFIC NOISE EXPOSURES
SR 1138 in Elkin, From US 21 Bypass
to I-77, Surry County
TIP # R-2236 STATE PROJ.# 8.2741101
AMBIENT NEAREST
RECEPTOR INFORMATION NEAREST ROADWAY NOISE PROPOSED ROADWAY
ID # LAND USE CATEGORY NAME DIST(meters) LEVEL NAME DIST(meters)
SR 1138, From US 21 Bypass to I-77
1 Residence B SR 1138 42.0 L
2 Residence B " 85.0 L
3 Residence B " 95.0 L
4 Residence B " 15.0 R
5 Residence B " 40.0 L
6 Residence B " 41.0 R
7 Residence B " 86.0 R
8 Residence B " 45.0 R
9 Business C " 25.0 R
PREDICTED NOISE LEVELS
-L- -Y- MAXIMUM
PAGE 1/1
NOISE
LEVEL
INCREASE
58 SR 1138 42.0 L - - 64 + 6
51 " 85.0 L - - 57 + 6
50 " 95.0 L - - 56 + 6
65 " 15.0 R --------------------R/W-------------
58 •' 40.0 L - - 64 + 6
58 " 41.0 R - - 64 + 6
51 " 86.0 R - - 57 + 6
57 " 45.0 R - - 63 + 6
62 " 25.0 R - - 68 + 6
NOTE: Distances are from center of the existing or proposed roadways. -L--> Proposed roadway's noise level contribution.
All noise levels are hourly A-weighted noise levels. -Y-=> Noise level from other contributing roadways.
Category E noise levels shown as exterior/interior (58/48). * _> Traffic noise impact (per 23 CFR Part 772).

TABLE N5
FRWA NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA SUMMARY
SR 1138 in Elkin, From US 21 Bypass
to I-77, Surry County
TIP # R-2236 STATE PROJJ 8.2741101
Maximum Predicted Contour
Leq Noise Levels Distances
dBA (Maximum)
Description 15M 30m 60m 72 dBA 67 dBA
1. SR 1138, From US 21 to I-77
Approximate Number of Impacted
Receptors According to
Title 23 CPR Part 772
A B C D E
69 65 60 15.Om 30.5m 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES - 1. 15m, 60m, and 120m distances are measured from center of nearest travel lane.
2. 72 dBA and 67 dBA contour distances are measured from center of proposed roadway.
TABLE N6
TRAFFIC NOISE LEVEL INCREASE SUMMARY
SR 1138 in Elkin, From US 21 Bypass
to 1-77, Burry County
TIP # R-2236 STATE PROJ.# 8.2741101
RECEPTOR EXTERIOR NOISE LEVEL INCREASES Substantial Impacts Due
Noise Level to Both
Section <.0 1-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 >• 25 Increases(1) Criteria(2)
1. SR 1138,From US 21 to 1-77 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
(1) As defined by only a substantial increase (See bottom of Table N2).
(2) As defined by both criteria in Table N2.
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TABLE Al
CAL3QHC: LINE SOURCE DISPERSION MODEL - MARCH, 1990 VERSION
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County RUN: SR 1138 1999, BUILD 90 XMH
DATE: 01/04/1995 TIME: 07:36:34.69
SITE L METEOROLOGICAL VARIABLES
VS - .0 CH/S VD - .0 CM/S ZO 108. CM
U - 1.0 M/S CLAS - 6 (F) ATIM - 60. MINUTES MIXH - 400. M AMB - 1.9 PPH
LINK VARIABLES
LINK DESCRIPTION I LINK COORDINATES (M) LENGTH BRG TYPE VPH EF H W V/C QUEUE
X1 Y1 X2 Y2 (M) (DEG) (G/MI) (M) (M) (VEH)
1. Far Lane Link I 11.0 -804.7 11.0 804.7
2. Near Lane Link .0 804.7 .0 -804.7
RECEPTOR LOCATIONS
COORDINATES (M)
RECEPTOR X Y Z
1. R4, 15m LT. CL RES -9.8 .0 1.8
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Burry County
MODEL RESULTS
REMARKS : In search of the angle corresponding to
the maximum concentration, only the first
angle, of the angles with same maxim=
concentrations, is indicated as maximum.
WIND ANGLE RANGE: 0.- 20.
WIYD CONCENTRATION
ANGLE (PPM)
(DEGR) REC1
MAX 2.5
DEGR. 2
1609. 360. AG 300. 14.2 .0 13.4
1609. 180. AG 300. 14.2 .0 13.4
RUN: SR 1138 1999, BUILD 90 IM

TABLE A2
CAL3QHC: LINE SOURCE DISPERSION MODEL - MARCH, 1990 VERSION
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County RUN: SR 1138 2019, BUILD 90 KMH
DATE: 01/04/1995 TIME: 07:41:25.79
SITE i METEOROLOGICAL VARIABLES
VS . .0 CM/S VD .0 CM/S ZO - 108. CM
U - 1.0 M/S CLAS - 6 (F) ATIM - 60. MINUTES MM - 400. M AMB 1.9 PPM
LINK DESCRIPTION LINK COORDINATES (M) LENGTH BRG TYPE VPH EF H W V/C QUEUE
X1 Y1 X2 Y2 (M) (DEG) (G/MI) (M) (M) (VEH)
1. Far Lane Link 11.0 -804.7 11.0 804.7 1609. 360. AG 540. 9.9 .0 13.4
2. Near Lane Link .0 804.7 .0 -804.7 1609. 180. AG 540. 9.9 .0 13.4
RECEPTOR LOCATIONS
COORDINATES (M)
RECEPTOR X Y Z
1. R4, 15m LT. CL RES -9.8 .0 1.8
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County
MODEL RESULTS
RUN: SR 1138 2019, BUILD 90 KMH
REMARKS : In search of the angle corresponding to
the maximum concentration, only the first
angle, of the angles with same maximum
concentrations, is indicated as maximum.
WIND ANGLE RANGE: 0.- 20.
WIND CONCENTRATION
ANGLE (PPM)
(DEGR) RECI
MAX 2.7
D£GR. 2

TABLE A3
CAL3QHC: LINE SOURCE DISPERSION MODEL - MARCH, 1990 VERSION
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County RUN: SR 1138 1999 No BUILD 70 KMH
DATE: 01/04/1995 TIME: 07:42:13.47
SITE S METEOROLOGICAL VARIABLES
VS = .0 CM/S VD . .0 CM/S 20 108. CM
U = 1.0 M/S CLAS - 6 (F) ATIM = 60. MINUTES MIXB = 400. M AMB = 1.9 PPM
LINK DESCRIPTION I LINK COORDINATES (M)
X1 Y1 X2 Y2
LENGTH BRG TYPE VPH EF H W V/C QUEUE
(M) (DEG) (G/MI) (M) (M) (VEH)
1. Far Lane Link 3.7 -804.7 3.7 804.7 I 1609. 360. AG 300. 14.8 .0 9.8
2. Near Lane Link .0 804.7 .0 -804.7 1609. 180. AG 300. 14.8 .0 9.8
RECEPTOR LOCATIONS
COORDINATES (M)
RECEPTOR X Y Z
1. R4, 15m LT. CL RES -13.4 .0 1.8
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County RUN: SR 1138 .1999 No BUILD 70 KMH
MODEL RESULTS
REMARKS : In search of the angle corresponding to
the maximum concentration, only the first
angle, of the angles with same maximum
concentrations, is indicated as maximum.
WIND ANGLE RANGE: 0.- 20.
WIND CONCENTRATION
ANGLE (PPM)
(DEGR) REC1
MAX 2.5
DEM. 3

TABLE A4
CAL3QHC: LINE SOURCE DISPERSION MODEL - MARCH, 1990 VERSION
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County RUN: SR 1138 2019 No BUILD 70 KMH
DATE: 01/04/1995 TIME: 07:41:41.12
SITE S METEOROLOGICAL VARIABLES
VS . .0 CM/S
U - 1.0 M/S
LINK DESCRIPTION
VD - .0 CM/S ZO - 108. CM
CLAS - 6 (F) ATIM - 60. MINUTES MIXH - 400. M AMB - 1.9 PPM
LINK COORDINATES (M) LENGTH BRG TYPE VPH EF H W V/C QUEUE
X1 Y1 X2 Y2 (M) (DEG) (G/MI) (M) (M) (VEH)
1. Far Lane Link 3.7 -804.7 3.7 804.7 1609. 360. AG 540. 10.7 .0 9.8
2. Near Lane Link .0 804.7 .0 -804.7 1609. 180. AG 540. 10.7 .0 9.8
RECEPTOR LOCATIONS
COORDINATES (M)
RECEPTOR X Y 2
1. R4, 15m LT. CL RES -13.4 .0 1.8
JOB: R-2236: SR 1138 Surry County
MODEL RESULTS
REMARKS : In search of the angle corresponding to
the maximum concentration, only the first
angle, of the angles with same maximum
concentrations, is indicated as maximum.
WIND ANGLE RANGE: 0.- 20.
WIND CONCENTRATION
ANGLE (PPM)
(DEGR) REC1
MAX 2.7
DEGR. 5
RUN: SR 1138 2019 No BUILD 70 KMH
RELOCATION REPORT
Lfj E.I.S. F] CORRIDOR F-1DESIGN
•i
North Carolina Department of Transportation
AREA-RELOCATION OFFICE
PROJECT: 8.2741101 cOUNTY SURRY Alte ate, 1 of 1 Alternate
I.D. NO.: R-2236 F.A. PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: US 21 BY-PASS TO I-77 ELKINNC SR 1138 --CC CAMP ROAD

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............. INCOME LLVEL.....:;.. ,...;•:.•. ..:., .
Type of
Dis lacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP
Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Families 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Businesses
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DWEId?t1Yt3 ............. ..::.... • .
dGAVAn ATtTS;::::::
Farms 0 0 0 0 Owners Tenants For Sale For Rent
Non-Profit 0 0 0 0 0-20M 0 $0.150 0 0-20M 0 s 9-150 N/A
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Yea No F-vldn all "YES" answers 49-70M 1 250.400 0 40-78M 13 25e-4ee N/A
X 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? 70-IOOM O 400-600 4 79-1OQM 15 400-600 N/A
X 2. Will schools or churches be affect by 109 UP 0 609 Ur 0 Ioo Up goo ur NIA

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displacement? 44 NIA
TOTAL 0
X 3. Will business services still be available after )tEi.ARI4' 1Ets d. a.:Ntimli?r ::::•::• :.:.::::::.:::::.:: .
project?
X 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, 3. NONE AFFECTED.
indicate size, type, estimated number of

................. employees, minorities, etc. S. WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IF NECESSARY.
X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage?
6. Source for available housing (list). 12. BASED ON HOUSING LISTED AND A VISUAL SURVEY.
X 7. Will additional housing programs needed?
X 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered?
X 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc. NOTE - HOUSING LISTED IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING
€s€ .. families? FROM TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE GUIDE.
X 10. Will public housing be needed for project?
N
A 11. Is public housing available?

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X 12. Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing

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X 13. Will there be a problem of housing within
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financial means?
N A 14. Are suitable business sites available (list
:..=
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15. Number months estimated to complete
€E's€€s€€€• RELOCATION? •?

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06-05-95
J. F. MEADE _
Rel ent Date Appio by Date
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Huai. Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain. Secretary
August 18, 1994
MEMORANDUM
Division of Archives and Histo
William S. Price, Jr., Director
TO: H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Trans ortation
FROM: David Brook S!,?? `
Deputy State?Hi y ric Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Widen SR 1138 from US 21 to 1-77, Surry County, R- .
2236, 8.2741101, STP-1138(7), 95-E-4220-0047
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
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 with this project.
We will attend the scoping meeting for the project on August 17, 1994. At that
time we will recommend whether an architectural historian should survey 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.'
DB:slw
cc: State Clearinghouse
N. Graf
/8. Church
T. Padgett
109 Fast Jon= Stmet - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
TIP # -k-22-3(p Federal Aid R ?rrP 1 1 39 (7) County --juu(4 .,
CONCURRENCE FORM
FOR
PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Brief Project Description
(AMQU14(-r 5? 1138 W-OH U5 21 -P {--7 7 , :5&4 (,P0 R,l
On representatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Other
reviewed the subject project at
A scoping meeting
Historic architectural resources photograph review session/consultation
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 tie historical information available and the photographs of each property, properties
identified as -Yclc Of= 1139 are
considered not eligible or the National Register and no fukther evaluation of them is necessary.
there are no National Register-listed properties within the project's area of potential effect.
Signed:
Representative, NCDOT Date
F'riw .or the ivision Administrator, or other Federal Agency Date
If a survey report is prepared, a final copy of this form and the attached list will be included.
L
,90
August 19, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Office of Policy Development
FROM: Monica SwiharfC,-Water Quality Planning
SUBJECT: Project Review #95-0047; Scoping Comments - NC DOT
Proposed Improvements to Oak Grove Road, TIP R-2236
The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental
Management requests that the following topics be discussed in the
environmental documents prepared on the subject project:
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The
stream classifications should be current.
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelizations/
relocations. If the original stream banks were vegetated, it
is requested that the channelized/relocated stream banks be
revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? DEM requests
that these catch basins be placed at all water supply stream
crossings. Identify the responsible party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary) to
be employed.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion and control measures
are not placed in wetlands.
G. Wetland Impacts
1) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and
delineating jurisdictional wetlands.
2) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
3) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
4) Discuss wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
5) Discuss the quality of wetlands impacted.
6) Summarize the total wetland impacts.
7) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from
DEM.
Melba McGee
August 19, 1994
Page 2`
H. Will borrow locations be in wetlands? Borrow/waste areas
should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable.
Prior to approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the
contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DEM.
I. Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as
possible? Why not (if applicable)?
J. To what extent can traffic congestion management techniques
alleviate the traffic problems in the study area?
K. Please provide a conceptual mitigation plan to help the
environmental review. The mitigation plan may state the
following:
1. Compensatory mitigation will be considered only after
wetland impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible.
2. On-site, in-kind mitigation is the preferred method of
mitigation. In-kind mitigation within the same watershed
is preferred over out-of-kind mitigation.
3. Mitigation should be in the following order:
restoration, creation, enhancement, and lastly banking.
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be
required for this project. Applications requesting coverage under
our General Certification 14 or General Permit 31 will require
written concurrence. Please be aware that 401 Certification may be
denied if wetland impacts have not been avoided and minimized to
the maximum extent practicable.
10687er.mem
cc: Eric Galamb
State f North Carolina
Dea m nt of Environment,
Heap a Natural Resources
Division of vironmental Management
James B. Hu t, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 22, 1994
MEMORANDUM
To: Bob Booker
NC DOT
Through: John Dorneog
From: Eric Galamb
TAA[4*W*
AW )A
10
?EHNR
Subject: Scoping Comments for SR 1138
Surry County
State Project DOT No. 8.2741101, TIP #R-2236
The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) is responsible for the issuance of
the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities which impact waters of the
state including wetland. DEM offers the following comments for the subject project:
The project is located on a ridge. All water on the north side of SR 1138 drains to
Elkin Creek which is classified WS II. WS II classifications are by definition high
quality waters and therefore type A soil and erosion control measures should be
employed.. DEM requests that hazardous spill catch basins be installed within
drainage "ditches" to prevent a spill from entering the water supply. All drainage on
the south side enters Dutchmans Creek. Dutchmans Creek is classified "C" which
would require normal soil and erosion control measures. Due to the sensitive nature
of Elkin Creek, DEM request that widening occur to the south side.
DOT is reminded that the 401 Certification could be denied unless water quality
concerns are satisfied. Questions regarding the 401 Certification should be directed to
Eric Galamb (733-1786) in DEM's Water Quality Planning Branch.
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JAMES B. HUNT, JR
GOVERNOR
July 18, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Oak Grove (SR 1138) from
US 21 Bypass to I-77, Surry County, State Project
No. 8.2741101, Federal Aid No. STP-1138(7),
TIP No. R-2236
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 August 17, 1994 at 9:00 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
If there are any questions about the meeting or
call Bob Booker, Project Planning Engineer, at
RJB/plr
Attachment
of our planning process.
the scoping sheets, please
733-7842.
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
J Date ?- Z/- 9z/
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning
Design
TIP # R Z23r'
Project # 8. 0--7 W/O/
F.A. Project # 57-/-> //30l7)
Division
County
Route 51138 Functional Classification
Length ?• a?'( w„(.st
Purpose of Project: 2 `?a2 0-5- C442 m•., 0/ yG V'?e' Z?_
Description of project (including specific limits) and major
elements of work:
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cJS'Z t /? / ,•..bs ?a r C? l.?i h r/'v e..
Will there be special funding participation by municipality,
developers, or other? Yes No L
If yes, by whom and amount: ($) or (x)
How and when will this be paid?
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET

Type of Facility:
Type of Access Control: Full Partial None
Type of Roadway:
Interchanges Grade Separations Stream Crossings
Typical Section of Roadway:
Traffic: Current ! Yoo for Design Year 20 9 ?0 5oo X Trucks s
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO 51:? 3R
Design Speed: MPH
Preliminary Resurfacing Design:
Preliminary Pavement Design:
Current Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost (including engineering
and contingencies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8S"b 00 t7
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util.,
and acquisition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Force Account Items . . . . . . . . . . . $
Preliminary Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 00
Right of Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3U
Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ( ?-{ 30 UCH D
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List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which
could affect cost or schedule of project:
ITEMS REQUIRED ( } COMMENTS COST
Estimated Costs of Improvements:
Pvement
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Surface . . . . . . . . . . . Z V)
Base. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . -
Milling & Recycling . . . . .
Turnouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Shoulders: Paved. . . . . . . $
Earth . . . . . , . . . . . , $
? Earthwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Subsurface Items: . . . . . . . . . . . .
,J Subgrade and Stabilization. 5 (Q?
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Drainage (List any special items) , . . . . r
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_ Sub-Drainage. . . . . . .
- $
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Structures:., Width x Length
- Bridge Rehabilitation x
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New Bridge X
$
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Widen Bridge X ts _
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-- - Remove Bridge -- - $ --- -
New Culverts : Size Length --- $ --- -
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Fill Ht. _
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Culvert Extension , . . , . , . . .
_
- Retaining Walls: Type Ave. Ht.
-- --=
$ _
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Skew
Noise Walls . . . , . , . , . -- -- , . ,
Any Other Misc. Structures . . . . ..
-
Concrete Curb & Gutter. . . . . . . , . . .
---- Concrete Sidewalk . . . . . . . . . . . . ;; ------- -
--- Guardrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- --
and/or C . L.
- - Fencing: W . W . s ------ - -
_
_
?/ Erosion Control . , . , . . . , . . , $
Soo
Z
Z
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Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . -
`-
--
Lighting. . . , . $
Traffic Control
Signing: New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Upgrading . . . . , . . . . . . $
Traffic Signals: New . . . . . , . . . $
Revised . . . . . . . $
RR Signals: New . . . . . . . . . , . . $
Revised . . . . . . . . . , $
With or Without Arms. . . . $
If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement. , $

Roadside Safety Enhancement.
$ _
Realignment for Safety Upgrade $
Pavement Markings: Paint Thermo ? $ 7? 4l0
Markers V-*" t
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Delineators . . .
other clearing,grubbing,mobilization,misc., $
CONTRACT COST (Subtotal). $ Q pep
Contingencies & Engineering $ ZAQ 000
PE Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _
Force Account . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . S
Right of Way:
Will Contain within Exist Right of Way:
Existing Right of Way Width: _
New Right of Way Needed: Width _ Est.
Easements: Type Width Est.
Utilities:
Prepared By: _n
Yes No
Cost .$
Cost
S
Right of Way Subtotal: S
Total Estimated Cost fi
(Includes R,/W)
Date.
The above scoping has been reviewed and approved* by:
INIT. DATE INIT. DATE
Highway Design Board of Tran. Member
Roadway Manager, Program and
Structure Policy Branch
Design Services Asst. Highway Admin.
Geotechnical Secondary Roads off.
Hydraulics Construction Branch
Loc. & Surveys Landscape

Photogrammetry ---
Maintenance Branch
Prel. Est. Engr. to-r3?-3 Bridge Maintenance
Planning & Research Chief Engineer _
Right of Way _ Division Engineer
R/W Utilities _ Bicycle Coordinator
Traffic Engineering
Project Management
County Manager
City/Municipality _
others
scope sheet for local officials will be sent to-Division
Engineer for handling.
Comments or Remarks:
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping,
note your proposed revisions in Comments or Remarks section and
initial and date after comments.
Subtotal: fi 1,5?50
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JAMES B. HUNT, JR.
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
July 20, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
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SUBJECT: Surry County, Widen Oak Grove Road (SR 1138) from US 21
to I-77 (1.1 miles/11.8 km) to a multi-lane facility near
Elkin, State Project No. 8.2741101, Federal Aid Project
STP-1138(7), TIP No. R-2236
The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has
begun studying the proposed improvements to Oak Grove Road (SR 1138).
The project is included in the 1995-2001 North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 1997 and
construction in fiscal year 1998.
The proposed improvement will widen Oak Grove Road to a five lane
shoulder secton from US 21 to I-77.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful
in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable,
please identify any permits or approvals which may be required by your
agency. Your comments will be used in the preparation of a federally funded
Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact. This document
will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
It is desirable that your agency respond by August 31, 1994 so that your
comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Bob
Booker, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone].
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