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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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August 20, 1997
Chatham County
WQC 401 Project #970679
TIP #B-2942
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Dept.of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to replace bridge 147 at SR 1953, as
you described in your application dated 28 July 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that
this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3107. This Certification allows you to
use Nationwide Permit Number 23 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get
any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 9 7 06'19
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
28 July 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27609
ATTN: Mr. Michael Smith
GARLAND B. GARRETTJ R.
SECRETARY
RECEIVED
40C Q 11997
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENChs
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: NATIONWIDE PERMIT 23 APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF
BRIDGE NO. 147 ON SR 1953 OVER ROCKY RIVER, CHATHAM
COUNTY, TIP NO. B-2942.
Attached for your information is a copy of the project planning report for the
subject project. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as
a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do not
anticipate requesting an individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide
Permit in accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued December 13, 1996,
by the Corps of Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.4 and appendix A (C) of these
regulations will be followed in the construction project.
Bridge No. 147 was determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places in 1979. A programmatic Section 4(f) evaluation has been approved and the
commitments listed in the CE document.
The Rocky River is critical habitat for the federally protected Cape Fear Shiner
(Notropis mekistocholas). An informal Section 7 Consultation was held at the project site
on 22 July 1996 to address possible impacts to the Cape Fear Shiner. The Minutes of
e in and the resulting commitments are contained in the CE document. It was agreed
that a statement be added to the construction documents that the NCDOT Resident
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Engineer will notify Mr. David Cox (NCWRC), John Alderman (NCWRC), Ms. Candice
Martino (USFWS), and Mr. Tim Savidge (NCDOT) at the beginning of construction
activity.
It is likely that a temporary causeway will be required during project construction.
This possibility was also discussed during the Section 7 Consultation and deemed to have
no adverse affect to the Cape Fear Shiner provided washed stone is utilized to construct
the causeway. Details of the causeway are not currently available. If and when it is
decided that the causeway will be necessary, those plans will be forwarded to the
appropriate resource agencies probably as an application for a Nationwide Permit 33.
We anticipate that 401 General Water Quality Certification No. 3107 (Categorical
Exclusion) will apply to this project, and are providing a copy of the CE document to the
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of
Water Quality, for their review.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Michael Wood at [phone] extension 306.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. John Domey, Division of Water Quality
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
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Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. W. F. Rosser, P.E., Division 8 Engineer
Mr. J. A. Bissett, Jr., P.E., Planning & Environmental
Chatham County
Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 (Chatham Church Road)
over Rocky River
Federal Aid Project BRZ-1953(1)
State Project 8.2521001
T.I.P. No. B-2942
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
AND
PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(f) AND APPROVAL
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
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DATE H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Chatham County
Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 (Chatham Church Road)
over Rocky River
Federal Aid Project BRZ-1953(1)
State Project 8.2521001
T.I.P. No. B-2942
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
AND
PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(f) AND APPROVAL
December 1996
Documentation Prepared by:
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Chatham County
Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 (Chatham Church Road)
over Rocky River
Federal Aid Project BRL-1953(1)
State Project 8.2521001
T.I.P. No. B-2942
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
All standard procedures and measures, including High Quality Waters Best Management
Practices, will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.
North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A
NCAC 04B .0024) will be strictly adhered to throughout design and construction, to
protect the water quality of the critical habitat areas for endangered species.
Prior to the demolition of Bridge No. 147, NCDOT shall record the bridge in accordance
with the Historic Structures Recordation Plan listed in the Appendix. The recordation
plan shall be carried out and copies of the record sent to the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Office prior to the start of construction.
A statement will be added to the construction documents that the NCDOT Resident
Engineer will notify Mr. David Cox (NCWRC, 1142 I-85 Service Road, Creedmoor,
N. C. 27522), Mr. John Alderman (NCWRC, 244 Red Gate Road, Pittsboro, N. C.
27312), Ms. Candice Martino (USFW, P. O. Box 33726, Raleigh, N. C. 27636) and Mr.
Tim Savidge (NCDOT, P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, N. C. 27611) at the beginning of
construction activity.
Existing piers in the river will be cut at the river bed elevation.
No debris from demolition of the existing bridge will enter the stream.
It is likely that two piers will be located in the river. Cofferdams will be used during
excavations. A temporary causeway of clean rock is acceptable to provide a working
platform.
Design plans will be forwarded to the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer prior to
right of way acquisition in order that they may complete their evaluation of the need for
additional archaeological investigations.
Chatham County
Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 (Chatham Church Road)
over Rocky River
Federal Aid Project BRZ-1953(1)
State Project 8.2521001
T.I.P. No. B-2942
Bridge No. 147 is included in the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement Program. The
location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The
project is classified as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion".
1. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 147 will be replaced at the existing location as shown by Alternative 1 in
Figure 2. The recommended replacement structure consists of a bridge 110 meters (361
feet) long and 7.2 meters (24 feet) wide. This structure will provide two 3.0-meter (10-
foot) travel lanes with 0.6-meter (2-foot) shoulders on each side.
The roadway grade of the new structure will be approximately the same as the existing
grade at this location. A design exception may be required due to the poor horizontal
alignment on the roadway approaches.
The existing roadway will be widened to a 6.0-meter (20-foot) pavement width, to
provide two 3.0-meter (10-foot) lanes and 0.6-meter (2-foot) shoulders on each side
throughout the project limits.
A temporary off-site detour (see Figure 1) will be used to maintain traffic during the
construction period.
Estimated cost, based on current prices, is $1,040,000. The estimated cost of the project,
as shown in the 1997-2003 Transportation Improvement Program, is $900,000 ($850,000
- construction; $50,000 - right-of-way).
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project is located in the southeastern portion of Chatham County, approximately 9.6
kilometers (6.0 miles) south of the Town of Pittsboro, North Carolina (see Figure 1). The
area is rural woodlands in nature. The bridge, which crosses the Rocky River, is an
Historic Structure; therefore, Section 4(f) of DOT Act of 1966 applies.
SR 1953 (Chatham Church Road) is classified as a rural local in the Statewide Functional
Classification System and is not a Federal-Aid Road. This route is not a designated
bicycle route.
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1953 has a 5.4-meter (18-foot) soil and gravel roadway
with 0.6-meter (2-foot) shoulders (see Figures 3 and 4). The roadway grade is
moderately flat through the project area. The existing bridge is located on tangent which
extends approximately 70 meters (230 feet) north and 100 meters (330 feet) south from
the structure. The roadway is situated approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above the river
bed.
The current traffic volume of 200 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 300
VPD by the year 2020. The projected volume includes 1% truck-tractor semi-trailer
(TTST) and 2% dual-tired vehicles (DT). There is no posted speed limit; therefore, the
speed limit is assumed to be the statutory speed limit of 88 kilometers per hour (55 miles
per hour) in the project area.
Bridge No. 147 is a thirteen-span structure that consists of a timber deck on approach
spans with I-beams and channels. The main span is a steel through truss. The
substructure consists of timber cap and pile end bents and interior bents 1, 2, and 5
through 12. Bents 3 and 4 are reinforced concrete piers.
It has been determined that Bridge No. 147 is eligible for listing on the National
Historical Register in 1979. The existing bridge (see Figure 3) was originally constructed
in 1921, but was relocated to the current site in 1959.
The overall length of the structure is 110 meters (361 feet). The clear roadway width is
3.4 meters (11.2 feet). The posted weight limit on this bridge is 7.3 metric tons (8 tons).
Bridge No. 147 has a sufficiency rating of 23.6, compared to a rating of 100 for a new
structure. The existing bridge is considered structurally deficient.
There are no utilities attached to the existing structure. Utility impacts are anticipated to
be low.
One single vehicle accident, resulting in no fatalities and no injury, has been reported in
the vicinity of Bridge No. 147 during the period from April, 1992 to April, 1995. The
incident was the result of the vehicle leaving the road and striking fixed objects.
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No school buses cross this bridge.
III. ALTERNATIVES
Two alternatives for replacing Bridge No. 147 were studied. Each alternative consists of
a bridge 110 meters (361 feet) long and 7.2 meters (24-feet) wide. This structure width
will accommodate two 3.0-meter (10-foot) lanes with 0.6-meter (2-foot) shoulders on
each side. The approach roadway will consist of a 6.0-meter (20-foot) pavement width
and 0.6-meter (2-foot) shoulders. Typical sections of the proposed structure and
approach roadway are included as Figure 4 and Figure 5.
The alternatives studied are shown on Figure 2 and are as follows:
Alternative 1 (Recommended) involves replacement of the structure along the existing
roadway alignment. Improvements to the approach roadways will be required for a
distance of about 50 meters (165 feet) to the south and 50 meters (165 feet) to the north.
A temporary off-site detour will be provided during the construction period. The off-site
detour will be approximately 12.8 kilometers (8 miles) in length (see Figure 1).
Alternative 1 is recommended because it is less costly to construct and has less impact on
the ecosystem in the vicinity of the site as compared to the additional roadway approach
work for Alternative 2.
Alternative 2 involves replacement of the structure on new roadway alignment within the
study corridor upstream (west) of the existing bridge. Improvements to the alignment on
the approaches include approximately 200 meters (660 feet) of new pavement - 80 meters
(260 feet) to the south and 120 meters (400 feet) to the north. The design speed of this
alternative is 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour). The existing structure will serve
as an on-site detour structure during the construction period. Alternative 2 is not
recommended because it provides an undesirable horizontal alignment and has a higher
estimated construction cost.
The "do-nothing" alternative will eventually necessitate closure of the bridge. This is not
acceptable due to the traffic service provided by SR 1953.
The NCDOT Division 8 Engineer concurs that an off-site detour will be the best
alternative during bridge replacement.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated condition.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs for the two alternatives are as follows:
(Recommended)
Alternative 1 Alternative 2
Structure $735,000.00 $735,000
Roadway Approaches $111,000.00 $192,000.00
Detour Structure and Approaches NA NA
Structural Removal $42,000.00 $42,000.00
Engineering and Contingencies $137,000.00 $156,000.00
Right-of-Way/Construction Easements/Utilities $15,000.00 $17,500.00
V. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
Bridge No. 147 will be replaced at its existing location, as shown by Alternative 1 in
Figure 2, with a bridge 110 meters (361 feet) long and 7.2 meters (24 feet) wide.
Improvements to the existing approaches will be necessary for a distance of about 50
meters (165 feet) to the south and 50 meters (165 feet) to the north of the structure. A
design exception may be required due to the poor horizontal alignment on the roadway
approaches. The Division Engineer concurs with this recommended alternative.
A 6.0-meter (20-foot) pavement width, to provide two 3.0-meter (10-foot) lanes and 0.6-
meter (2-foot) shoulders on each side will be provided on the approaches (see Figure 4).
A 7.2-meter (24-foot) clear width is recommended on the replacement structure in
accordance with the current North Carolina Department of Transportation Bridge Policy.
SR 1953 is classified as a rural local; therefore, criteria for a rural local was used for the
bridge replacement. This will provide a 6.0-meter (20-foot) travelway with 0.6-meter (2-
foot) shoulders across the structure (see Figure 5). The design speed is 50 kilometers per
hour (31 miles per hour).
A temporary off-site detour will be used to maintain traffic during the construction
period. The off-site detour will be approximately 12.8 kilometers (8 miles) in length (see
Figure 1).
Based on a preliminary hydraulic analysis, the new structure is recommended to have a
length of approximately 110 meters (361 feet). The bridge will have a 0.3% minimum
slope in order to facilitate drainage. The elevation of the new structure will be
approximately the same as the existing bridge so that there will be no increase to the
existing 100-year floodplain elevation. The length and height of the new structure may
be increased or decreased as necessary to accommodate peak flows as determined by
further hydrologic studies.
VI. NATURAL RESOURCES
A biologist visited the project site on April 24, 1996 to verify documented information
and gather field data for a thorough assessment of potential impacts that could be incurred
by a proposed bridge replacement project.
The investigation examined the vegetation surrounding the highway bridge in order to
1) search for State and federally protected plants and animal species; 2) identify unique or
prime-quality communities; 3) describe the current vegetation and wildlife habitats;
4) identify wetlands; and 5) provide information to assess (and minimize adverse)
environmental effects of the proposed bridge replacement.
Biotic Communities
Plant Communities
The predominant terrestrial communities found in the project study area are man-
dominated and Piedmont Levee Forest. Dominant faunal components associated with
these terrestrial areas will be discussed in each community description. Many species are
adapted to the entire range of habitats found along the project alignment, but may not be
mentioned separately in each community description.
Piedmont Levee Forest:
This forested community occurs in all quadrants of the bridge as well as along the river
banks throughout the project area. The dominant canopy trees include American
sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), red maple (Ater rubrum), green ash (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica), sugar maple (Ater barbatum), American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and
hackberry (Celtis laevigata). The understory consists of dogwood (Cornus Florida) and
ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana). The shrub layer includes sweet gum (Liquidambar
styracijlua), blackberry (Rubus sp.), painted buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica), Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and common greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia). The
herbaceous layer includes species found in the man-dominated community described
below.
Man-Dominated:
This highly disturbed community includes the road shoulders. Many plant species are
adapted to these disturbed and regularly maintained areas. Regularly maintained areas
along the road shoulders are dominated by fescue (Festuca spp.), ryegrass (Lolium spp.),
white clover (Trifolium repens), dandelion (Taraxacum ofcinale), wild onion (Allium
cernuum), buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosis), narrow-leaved vetch (Vicia angustifolia), and
purple dead nettle (Lamium purpureum).
Wildlife (General)
Terrestrial:
The project area consists of primarily roadside man-dominated and forested areas. The
forested areas provide cover and protection for many indigenous wildlife species nearby
the project area. The forested areas adjacent to Rocky River and associated ecotones
serve as valuable habitat, providing all the necessary components (food, water, protective
cover) for mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
The animal species present in the man-dominated habitats are opportunistic and capable
of surviving on a variety of resources, ranging from vegetation (flowers, leaves, fruits,
and seeds) to both living and dead faunal components. Although no animals were
observed in the field in these areas, raccoon (Procyon lotor), Virginia opossum
(Didelphis virginiana) several species of mice (Peromyscus spp.), American toad (Bufo
americanus), garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis), Northern cardinal (Cardinalis
cardinalis), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), Northern mockingbird (Mimus
polyglottos), and the American robin (Turdus migratorius) are typical to these disturbed
habitats.
On the day of the site visit a turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), a mourning dove (Zenaida
macroura), a Northern cardinal, a Northern mockingbird and a gray squirrel (Sciurus
carolinensis) were observed in the field in the forested communities. Signs of raccoon
and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) were also observed. Other animals typical
to this habitat include the Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), Eastern black
racer (Coluber constrictor constrictor), Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), and the
Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus).
Aquatic:
The Rocky River supports aquatic invertebrates and several species of fish for
recreational fishing. Vegetation along the river banks included ironwood, green ash, and
American sycamore. Animals such as the belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) are
typical to this community. Fish such as the bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), creek chubs,
and darters likely inhabit the river. Due to the depth and siltation in this river, the
macroinvertebrate community is restricted to the shallow, rocky areas along the river
banks. The macroinvertebrate community was sampled and mayfly larvae were observed
under stones in the riffle areas. Freshwater clams and mussels and a crayfish were also
observed.
Fish sampling data reported for the Rocky River includes the Cape Fear shiner (Notropis
mekistocholas), a federally protected endangered species. Other fish found in the Rocky
River include the American eel (Anguilla rostrata), gizzard shad (Dorosoma
cepedianum), chain pickerel (Esox nigra), redfin pickerel (Esox americanus), golden
shiner (Notemigonus crysoliucas), Eastern silvery minnow (Hybognathus regius),
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bluehead chub (Nocomis leptocephalus), satinfin shiner (Notropis analostanus), white
shiner (Notropis albeolus), comely shiner (Notropis amoenus), sandbar shiner (Notropis
scepticus), highfin shiner (Notropis altipinnis), swallowtail shiner (Notropis procne),
spottail shiner (Notropis hudsonius), mosquito fish (Gambusia spp.), creek chub
(Semotilus atromaculatus), creek chubsucker (Erimyzon oblongus), silver redhorse
(Moxostoma anisurum), brown bullhead (Ictalurus nebulosus), margined madtom
(Ictalurus brunneus), snail bullhead (Ictalurus brunneus), speckled killifish (Fundulus
rathburni), redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus), warmouth (Lepomis gulosus), green
sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus), bluegill, pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), tessellated darter
(Etheostoma olmstedi), and Piedmont darter (Percina crassa).
The river and adjacent banks also provide suitable benthic and riparian habitat for
amphibians and aquatic reptiles such as the Northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon
sipedon), bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), and Southern leopard frog (Rana utricularia)
Soil
The topography of the project area is characterized as rolling hills with steeper slopes
along the major streams. Project area elevation is approximately 91 meters (300 feet).
According to the General Soil Map for Chatham County (MRCS, 1972) and the
unpublished soil survey sheet for the project area (June, 1995), the area within the river
and along the river banks consists of Riverview silt loam which is described as
occasionally flooded. The area to the south of this soil type is mapped as Nason-Badin
complex which consists of strongly sloping Nason soils and Badin soils on uplands, both
with a loamy surface layer and a clayey subsoil. The area to the north of this soil type is
mapped as Georgeville-Badin complex which consists of moderately steep Georgeville
soils and Badin soils on uplands, both with a loamy surface layer and a clayey subsoil.
These soil map associations were verified in the field.
Water
The proposed bridge replacement project crosses the Rocky River and lies within the
Cape Fear River drainage basin.
The river is a perennial tributary to the Deep River within the Cape Fear River basin. The
river flows east through the proposed project area with a width of 16.2 meters (53.0 feet).
On the day of the field investigation, the river was approximately 0.2 to 0.3 meter (0.5 to
1.0 feet) deep. Rocky River has a Class C rating from the North Carolina Division of
Environmental ManAgement (NCDEM), indicating the river's suitability for aquatic life
propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, agriculture and other
uses requiring waters of lower quality. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map for Chatham County (1988) indicates the project area
lies in Zone A, where no base flood elevations have been determined. The NCDEM
Classification Index number for Rocky River is 17-43(8).
The NCDEM does not maintain a sampling station within the project area. There is data
from the Rocky River at a station located at US 151501 approximately 1.6 kilometers (one
mile) downstream. There is also data from the Rocky River at SR 2170 approximately 26
kilometers (16 miles) upstream and US 64 approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles)
upstream from the project area. Benthic macroinvertebrates, or benthos, are organisms
that live in and on the bottom substrates of rivers and streams. The use of benthos data
has proven to be a reliable tool as Benthic macroinvertebrates are sensitive to subtle
changes in water quality. Criteria have been developed to assign bioclassifications
ranging from "Poor" to "Excellent" to each benthic sample based on the number of taxa
present in the intolerant groups Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera (EPT).
Different criteria have been developed for different ecoregions (mountains, piedmont,
coastal) within North Carolina. Data from Rocky River at the US 15/501 sampling
station taken in July 1993 indicated a bioclassification of "Good". Data from the Rocky
River at the SR 2170 sampling station taken in July 1993 indicated a bioclassification of
"Good-Fair". Data from the Rocky River at the US 64 sampling station taken in July
1993 indicated a bioclassification of "Fair".
The NCDEM also uses the North Carolina Index of Biotic Integrity (NCIBI) as another
method to determine general water quality. The NCIBI is a modification of the Index of
Biotic Integrity. The method was developed for assessing a stream's biological integrity
by examining the structure and health of its fish community. The scores derived from the
index are a measure of the ecological health of the waterbody and may not necessarily
directly correlate to water quality. The NCIBI is not applicable to high elevation trout
streams, lakes or estuaries. There is no NCIBI data from the Rocky River.
No waters classified by the NCDEM as High Quality Waters (HQW), Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW), or waters designated as WS-1 or WS-II are located within the
project vicinity.
The Chatham County Watershed Ordinance (1994) provides regulations to limit the
exposure of watersheds in Chatham County to pollution. The Critical Area is the area
adjacent to a water supply intake or reservoir where risk associated with pollution is
greater than from the remaining portions of the watershed. The watershed map indicates
that the project area is not within a Critical Area.
Table 1 describes the stream characteristics of the Rocky River observed in the vicinity of
the proposed bridge replacement project.
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TABLE 1
STREAM CHARACTERISTICS AND ECOLOGICAL
CLASSIFICATIONS
Characteristic Description
Substrate Sand, gravel, cobbles
Current Flow Slow
Channel Width 36.0 meters (118.0 feet)
Water Depth 0.3 - 1.2 meters (1.0 - 4.0 feet)
Water Color Slightly turbid
Water Odor None
Aquatic Vegetation None
Adjacent Vegetation Green ash, ironwood, American
sycamore
Wetlands one
Jurisdictional Topics
Wetlands
Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad category of "Waters of the United
States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3 and in accordance with provisions of Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Waters of the United States are regulated by the
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE).
No wetlands will be impacted by the subject project as the Rocky River has well defined
banks within the bridge replacement corridor. Investigation into wetland occurrence in
the project impact area was conducted using methods of the 1987 Wetland Delineation
Manual. Project construction cannot be accomplished without infringing on jurisdictional
surface waters. Anticipated surface water impacts fall under the jurisdiction of the
USACOE. Approximately 0.05 hectare (0.13 acre) of jurisdictional surface water
impacts will occur due to the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 147.
Protected Species
Federally Protected Species:
Plants and animals with federal classification of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are
protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. The USFWS lists four federally protected species for Chatham
County as of August 23, 1996. These species are listed in Table 2.
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TABLE 2
FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES
FOR CHATHAM COUNTY
Scientific Name North Carolina
Common Name Status
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
(bald eagle) T
Picoides borealis
(red cockaded woodpecker) E
Ptilimnium nodosum
(harperella) E
Notropis mekistocholas
(Cape Fear Shiner) E
Brief descriptions of each species' characteristics, habitat requirements, and relationship
to the proposed project are discussed below.
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Status: T
Family: Accipitridae
Listed: 2/14/78
Adult bald eagles have white heads and tails, a brownish body, and yellow bills, eyes and
feet. The juvenile birds have a dark brown body, tail, and head irregularly blotched with
white. The overall length of the bald eagle ranges from 860-1090 millimeters (34-43
inches), and the wing span averages approximately 530 millimeters (21 inches). Bald
eagles usually lay eggs between mid-January and mid-March. The bluish-white eggs are
laid two to a clutch, and incubation lasts approximately 36 days. The bald eagle forages
along the coast, along rivers and large lakes. Nests are located in the forks of tall trees
and are usually remote from human activity. Nesting sites are usually less than 1.6
kilometers (1.0 mile) from feeding areas and are located adjacent to a clear flight path and
open view of the surrounding area. The bald eagle typically feeds on fish; however,
waterfowl, muskrats, rabbits and squirrels are not uncommon items of their diet.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Due to the presence of dense vegetation and lack of open space, bald eagles are not likely
to nest in the vicinity of the study area. No bald eagles or nests were observed during the
site visit. A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database showed no
recorded occurrences of this species within the project vicinity. It can be concluded that
construction of the proposed project will not impact the bald eagle.
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Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Status: E
Family: Picidae
Listed: 10/13/70
The red-cockaded woodpecker is a small [18 - 20 centimeters (7 - 8 inches) long] bird
with a black and white horizontal stripes on its back, a black cap and a large white cheek
patch. The male has a small red spot or "cockade" behind the eye. The preferred nesting
habitat of the red-cockaded woodpecker is open stands of pines with a minimum age of
60 to 120 years. Longleaf pines (Pinus palustris) are preferred for nesting; however,
other mature pines such as loblolly (Pinus taeda) may be utilized. Typical nesting areas,
or territories, are pine stands of approximately 81 hectares (200 acres), however, nesting
has been reported in stands as small as 24 hectares (60 acres). Preferred foraging habitat
is pine and pine-hardwood stands of 32 to 50 hectares (80 to 125 acres) with a minimum
age of 30 years and a minimum diameter of 25 centimeters (10 inches). The red-
cockaded woodpecker utilizes these areas to forage for insects such as ants, beetles,
wood-boring insects, caterpillars, as well as seasonal wild fruit.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
This habitat type does not exist in the project area. No specimens were observed during
the site visit. A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database showed
no recorded occurrences of this species within the project vicinity. It can be concluded
that construction of the proposed project will not impact the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Cape Fear Shiner (Notropis mekistocholas)
Status: E
Family: Cyprinidae
Listed: 9/25/87
The Cape Fear shiner is a small fish rarely exceeding 5 centimeters (2 inches) in length.
The body is flushed with a pale silvery yellow, and a black band runs along its sides. The
fins are yellowish and somewhat pointed. The upper lip is black, and the lower lip bears a
thin black bar along its margin. This shiner feeds extensively on plant material and its
digestive tract is modified for this diet by having an elongated, convoluted intestine. The
species is generally associated with gravel, cobble, and boulder substrates and has been
observed to inhabit slow pools, riffles, and slow runs. In these habitats, the Cape Fear
shiner is typically associated with schools of other related species, but it is never the
numerically dominant species. Juveniles are often found in slackwater, among large rock
outcrops in midstream, and in flooded side channels and pools. Constituent elements
include clean streams with gravel, cobble, boulder substrates with pools, riffles, shallow
runs, and slackwater areas with large rock outcrops and side channels and pools with
good quality water with relatively low silt loads. Critical habitat in Chatham County
includes approximately 6.7 river kilometers (4.2 river miles) of Rocky River from Bear
Creek to the Deep River.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NOT LIKELY TO ADVERSELY AFFECT
Critical habitat for the Cape Fear Shiner exists within the project area. Siltation and
other disturbances due to construction may impact this habitat. A search of the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program database showed a recorded occurrence of the Cape
Fear Shiner within the project vicinity. An informal Section (7) consultation was held
with NCDOT and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on July 22, 1996 at
the project site (See Appendix). The consensus from the meeting was that, as no
evidence has been found for the Cape Fear Shiner at this site according to a recent survey,
minimizing siltation and other construction effects on water quality would minimize
impacts to the surrounding habitat. It can be concluded that construction of the proposed
project is not likely to adversely impact the Cape Fear Shiner.
Harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum)
Status: E
Family: Apiaceae
Listed: 8/28/88
Harperella is an annual herb approximately 0.15 to 1.0 meters (0.5-3.3 feet) tall. The
leaves are reduced to hollow, quill-like structures. The small white flowers have five
regular parts and occur in heads or umbels. Seeds are elliptical and compressed laterally,
measuring 1.5 to 2.0 millimeters (.06 to .08 inch) in length. Harperella flowers in May in
pond habitats and late June or July in riverine habitats. Harperella occurs in rocky or
gravel shoals and margins of clear, swift-flowing stream sections or on edges of
intermittent pineland ponds in the coastal plain. This species may require moderately
intensive spring floods which may reduce competition.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
This habitat type does not exist in the project area. This portion of the Rocky River
includes no rocky or gravel shoals and no margins of clear, swift-flowing stream sections.
A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database showed no recorded
occurrences of this species within the project vicinity. It can be concluded that the
proposed project will not impact this Endangered species.
Federal Species of Concern:
Federal Species Concern (FSC) are not legally protected under the Endangered Species
Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are
formally proposed or listed as Threatened of Endangered. Species designated as FSC are
defined as taxa which may or may not be listed in the future. These species were
formerly Candidate 2 (C2) species or species under consideration for listing for which
there is insufficient information to support listing Table 3 includes listed FSC species for
Chatham County and their state classifications.
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TABLE 3
FEDERAL SPECIES OF CONCERN
CHATHAM COUNTY
Scientific Name North Suitable
(Common Name) Carolina Habitat
Status
Aimophila aestivalis
(Bachman's sparrow) SC No
Alasmidonta varicosa
(brook floater) T No
Fusconaia masoni
(Atlantic pigtoe) T No
Gomphus septima
(septima's clubtail dragonfly) SR Yes
Lampsilis cariosa
(yellow lampmussel) T Yes
Isoetes virginica
(Virginia quillwort) C No
NC Status: T, SC, SR, and C denote Threatened, Special Concern, Significantly Rare,
and Candidate, respectively.
State Protected Species:
Plant or animal species which are on the state list as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or
Special Concern (SC) receive limited protection under the North Carolina Endangered
Species Act (G.S. 113-331 et seq.) and the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979
(G.S. 106-202. 12 et seq.). North Carolina Natural Heritage Program records indicate no
known populations of the state listed species occurring within 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) or
the project site.
Impacts
Biotic community impacts resulting from project construction are addressed separately as
terrestrial impacts and aquatic impacts. However, impacts to terrestrial communities,
particularly in locations exhibiting gentle slopes, can result in the aquatic community
receiving heavy sediment loads as a consequence of erosion. It is important to
understand that construction impacts may not be restricted to the communities in which
the construction activity occurs.
Of the three community types in the project area, the mixed hardwood community will
receive the greatest impact from construction, resulting in the loss of existing habitats and
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displacement and mortality of faunal species in residence. Table 4 details the anticipated
impacts to terrestrial and aquatic communities by habitat type.
TABLE 4
ANTICIPATED IMPACTS TO TERRESTRIAL
AND AQUATIC COMMUNITIES IN HECTARES (ACRES)
Bridge No. 147 Man- Mixed Aquatic Combined
Replacement Dominated Hardwood Community Total
Impacts Community Community
Alternate 1 0.15(0.38) 0.13(0.32) 0.05(0.13) 0.34(0.83)
Alternate 2 0.26(0.64) 0.28(0.70) 0.05(0.13) 0.59(1.47)
NOTES: Impacts are based on 24.4-meter (80-foot) Right-of-Way limits.
The aquatic community in the study area exists within the Rocky River. The proposed
bridge replacement will result in the disturbance of approximately 0.05 hectare (0.13
acre) of stream bottom. The new replacement structure construction and approach work
will likely increase sediment loads in the river in the short term. Construction related
sedimentation can be harmful to local populations of invertebrates which are an important
part of the aquatic food chain. Potential adverse effects will be minimized through the
use of best management practices and the utilization of erosion and sediment control
measures as specified in the State-approved Erosion and Sediment Control Program.
Permanent impacts to the water resources will result due to the placement of support
structures or a culvert in the river channel. Sedimentation and erosion control measures
(Best Management Practices and Sediment Control Guidelines) will be strictly enforced
during the construction stage of this project. Grass berms along construction areas help
decrease erosion and allow potentially toxic substances such as engine fluids and
particulate rubber to be absorbed into the soil before these substances reach waterways.
Permits
In accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.O.E.
1344), a permit will be required from the Corps of Engineers for the discharge of dredged
or fill material into "Waters of the United States".
Since the subject project is classified as a Categorical Exclusion, it is likely that this
project will be subject to the Nationwide Permit Provisions of CFR 330.5 (A) 23. This
permit authorizes any activities, work and discharges undertaken, assisted, authorized,
regulated, funded or financed, in whole or in part, by another federal agency and that the
activity is "categorically excluded" from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the environment. However, final permit decisions are left to the
discretionary authority of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
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A 401 Water Quality Certification, administered through the N. C. Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources, will also be required. This certificate is
issued for any activity which may result in a discharge into waters for which a federal
permit is required.
Compensatory mitigation is not required under a Nationwide permit. However, a final
determination regarding mitigation requirements rests with the USACOE. Erosion and
sedimentation control measures will be strictly enforced during construction activities to
minimize unnecessary impacts to stream and wetland ecosystems. Best Management
Practices will also be implemented.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate
bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
The project is considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope
and lack of substantial environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of the current North Carolina Department of
Transportation standards and specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No
change in land use is expected to result from the construction of the project.
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of-Way acquisition
will be limited. No relocations are expected with implementation of the proposed
alternative.
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is expected. The project is not expected
to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
The proposed project will not require right-of-way acquisition or easement from publicly
owned recreational land as described in Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation
Act of 1966.
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 Title 36 CFR
Part 800. Section 106 requires that if a federally funded, licensed, or permitted project
has an effect on a property listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given an opportunity to
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comment. The project is also subject to compliance with Section 4(f) of the Department
of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended.
To comply with those requirements, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
provided documentation on the subject project for submittal to the North Carolina State
Historic Preservation Office. Bridge No. 147 is the only structure over fifty years of age
in the Area of Potential Effect (APE), depicted in Figure 2. Correspondence with the
State Historic Preservation Officer (see Appendix) indicates that Bridge No. 147 was
determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Bridge No. 147 was originally constructed in 1921 and relocated to the current site in
-959. This thirteen-span structure measures 110 meters (361 feet) in length and has a
clear roadway width of 3.4 meters (11.2 feet). The bridge deck, which rises 7 meters (23
feet) above the river bed, currently handles only one lane of traffic. The approach spans
consist of a timber deck on I-beams and channels. The main span is a steel through truss
that measures 36.6 meters (120 feet) in length. The substructure consists of timber cap
and pile end bents and interior bents 1, 2, and 5 through 12. Bents 3 and 4 are reinforced
concrete piers.
Since this project necessitates the use of a historic bridge and meets the criteria set forth
in the Federal register (July 5, 1983), a programmatic Section 4(f) evaluation satisfies the
requirements of Section 4(f).
The following alternatives, which avoid use of the historic bridge structure, have been
fully evaluated. These alternatives were not found to be feasible and prudent as noted
below:
(1) Do nothing.
The "do nothing" alternative would eventually necessitate closure of the bridge
due to safety considerations as noted by its classification as "structurally
deficient". Closure of the bridge at this location is not acceptable due to the
traffic service provided by SR 1953 (Chatham Church Road).
(2) Build a new structure at a different location without affecting the historic
integrity of the structure, as determined by procedures implementing the
National Historic Preservation Act.
A new structure over the Rocky River, located nearby, which would not affect the
existing bridge requires the utilization of an undesirable horizontal alignment.
The expense of this alternative as well as the additional environmental impacts of
relocating a new section of highway through undeveloped forest is not an
acceptable solution.
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(3) Rehabilitate the historic bridge without affecting the historic integrity of the
structure, as determined by procedures implementing the National Historic
Preservation Act.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated
condition. Bridge No. 147 is 75 years old and has a sufficiency rating of 23.6 out
of a possible rating of 100.
This project has been coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
whose correspondence is included in the Appendix. Section 106 has been resolved and
documented in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between FHWA,
NCDOT, SHPO, and the Advisory Council of Historic Preservation (see Appendix).
Approval of the programmatic Section 4(f) evaluation by the Federal Highway Division
Administrator is included in the Appendix of this document. Summary documentation
has been forwarded to the Advisory Council of Historic Preservation (see Appendix).
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) completed between the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and
accepted by the Advisory Council of Historic Preservation (ACHP) stipulates the
measures that shall be implemented to mitigate the adverse effect of this project on
Bridge No. 147. The following commitments have been made to the SHPO because of
the eligibility of Bridge No. 147 for the National Register of Historic Places.
Measures to mitigate the adverse effect to Bridge No. 147 shall include:
A Brief Historical Background Narrative/Description of Bridge No. 147.
2. Photographic Recordation which thoroughly document the bridge and
provide details of construction or design. Specific photographic
requirements are included in the MOA (copy in Appendix of this report).
3. Copy and Curation of one set of all photographic and graphic
documentation deposited with the North Carolina Division of Archives
and State History/State Historic Preservation Office.
In response to a scoping letter from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, in a memorandum dated June 19, 1996 (see
Appendix), stated that there are no recorded sites in the immediate vicinity of the existing
bridge. However, the area has never been surveyed, and the area north of Rocky River
contains a high probability for the presence of prehistoric archaeological sites. It was
requested that information concerning the location and alignment of the proposed bridge
replacement, including data on new right-of-way and on-site detour structures, be
forwarded to the SHPO when they are available in order that they may complete their
evaluation of the need for archaeological investigations.
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When available, design plans will be forwarded to the SHPO for continued review of
potential impacts to unrecorded archaeological sites which may be located within the
proposed project's area of potential effect.
This project has been coordinated with the United States Soil Conservation Service. The
Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives to
consider the potential impact to prime farmland of all land acquisition and construction
projects. The soil survey for Chatham County is currently underway, and information for
this area is not yet available. However, the recommended alternative follows the existing
roadway alignment and impacts to any surrounding farmlands will be minimal.
Therefore, construction of the project will not involve the direct conversion of farmland
acreage within the classifications of prime, unique, or having state or local importance.
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, so it is not required to be included in the
regional emissions analysis and a project level CO analysis is not required.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. If vegetation is
disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations of the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality in
compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. This evaluation completes the assessment
requirements for highway traffic noise of Title 23, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR),
Part 772 and for air quality (1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the National
Environmental Policy Act) and no additional reports are required.
An examination of records at the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management, Groundwater Section and
the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, Solid Waste Management Section
revealed no underground storage tanks or hazardous waste sites in the project area.
Chatham County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program. The
approximate 100-year floodplain in the project area is shown in Figure 6. The amount of
floodplain area to be affected is not substantial.
There are no practical alternatives to crossing the floodplain area. Any shift in alignment
will result in a crossing of about the same magnitude. All reasonable measures will be
taken to minimize any possible harm.
The project will not increase the upstream limits of the 100-year floodplain.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no substantial adverse
environmental impacts will result from implementation of the project.
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August 12, 1996
Memo To: File
From: W. S. Hood M4
Re: Informal Section 7 Consultation
State Project 8.2521001 (B-2942) Chatham County
F.A. Project BRZ-1953(1)
Replacement of the SR 1953 Rocky River Bridge
(Bridge No. 147) and improvements to adjacent roadway
approaches.
Minutes of Meeting
On July 22, 1996 an informal consultation was held at the project site to address
possible Section 7 impacts. Attending the meeting were the following:
S. Baldwin
W. S. Hood
John Alderman
Tim Savidge
Lynn Stemmy Woerner
Frank Price
Ken Pace
Johnny Metcalfe
David Cox
Marshall Clawson
Bruce Klappenbach
Jim Wilder
Ray Moore
NCDOT Planning and Environmental
Barbara H. Mulkey Engineering
NCWRC
NCDOT Planning and Environmental
Resource Southeast, Ltd.
Resource Southeast, Ltd.
NCDOT Roadside Environmental
NCDOT Roadside Environmental
NCWRC
NCDOT Hydraulics
NCDOT Structure Design
NCDOT Construction Unit
NCDOT Structure Design
The following is a brief summary of the items discussed. If anyone has any
corrections or clarifications please notify this office.
Bill Hood gave a brief overview of the existing conditions of the structure and
approaches. Included was the mention of the listing in the registry of historic
structures for the existing drive through truss bridge, which was originally built
in 1921 and relocated to the current site in 1959. The length of the existing
structure is approximately 361' with a main span of approximately 120' long
which clears the main waterway. The proposed structure is a total of
approximately 360', and it is likely that one or more piers will need to be
located in the channel. Two alternatives have been developed for this site;
(1) replacement of the structure in the original location and detour traffic
during construction, approximately 8 miles for the detour, and (2) replace on
new roadway alignment within the study corridor slightly west(upstream) of
the existing crossing while maintaining traffic on the existing structure.
• Frank Price identified the site and surrounding area to be critical habitat for
the cape fear shiner as well as suitable habitat for the septima's clubtail
dragonfly.
See Below
John Alderman has surveyed the area recently and has not found evidence
of the cape fear shiner at this site, although the animal could exist in levels
below detection. The site is confirmed as critical habitat. Mr. Alderman
recommends following the recommendations described in the recent SR
1010 bridge replacement project, which is similar to this project. No
moratorium on construction time will be needed, which will aid in shortening
the length of time the area is subject to disruption from construction
equipment. The WRC is considering augmenting the populations along this
area in the fall.
• Mr. Alderman and Tim Savidge recommended care be given to maintaining
the high water quality, thereby avoiding degradation of the surrounding
habitat. Clean rock used to construct a temporary causeway during
construction would not pose a problem.
• Mr. Jim Wilder discussed the possible need for temporary bents if the historic
structure is to be dismantled, and recommended demolition if possible to
minimize construction time and impacts. Cofferdams will be used to
construct bents in the water. Turbidity curtains could be used upstream and
downstream to minimize impacts to surrounding habitat and water quality.
It was agreed that there was no need for a prohibition on the use of
explosives for this area. There is no need to eliminate deck drains at this
location. It was agreed that a statement would be added to the contract
special provisions that the NCDOT resident engineer will notify Mr. David Cox
and Mr. John Alderman when construction activity begins.
Correction: Natural Systems Report dated 11/13/1996, bottom of page 8, states
that "No waters classified by the NCDEM as High Quality Wafers (HQW),
Outstanding Resource Wafers (ORW), or waters designated as WS-1 or WS-11 are
located within the project vicinity."P j4
STAiF o
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
June 19, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation 0
FROM: David Brook ??2?"`??v
Deputy State Istoric Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Group X Bridge Replacement Projects
Bridge 147 on SR 1953 over Rocky River, Chatham
County, B-2942, ER 96-9090
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
Thank you for your letter of April 1, 1996, concerning the above project.
On June 5, 1996, Debbie Bevin of our staff met with representatives of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to view the project aerial
photograph. Based upon our review of the aerial, it appears that the only structure
over fifty years of age within the project's area of potential effect is Bridge #147,
metal truss bridge which was determined to be eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1979.
There are no recorded sites in the immediate vicinity of the existing bridge but the
area has never been surveyed. The area north of Rocky River contains a high
probability for the presence of prehistoric archaeological sites. As soon as possible,
please forward information concerning the location and alignment of the proposed
bridge replacement, including data on new right-of-way and on-site detour
structures. We will then complete our evaluation of the need for archaeological
investigations.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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? North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
? Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
? North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Other
reviewed the subject project and agreed
there are no effects on the National Register-listed property within the project's
area of potential effect and listed on the reverse.
there are no effects on the National Register-eligible properties located within the
project's area of potential effect and listed on the reverse.
there is an effect on the National Register-listed property/properties within the
project's area of potential effect. The property-properties and the effect(s) are
listed on the reverse.
there is an effect on the National Register-eligible property/properties within the
project's area of potential effect. The property/properties and effect(s) are listed
on the reverse.
Siened:
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Properties within area of potential effect for which there is no effect. Indicate if property is
National Register-listed (NR) or determined eligible (DE).
Properties within area of potential effect for which there is an effect. Indicate property status (NR
or DE) and describe effect.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 54
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ORGANIZED 1770 707 SQUARE MILES
April 23, 1996
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611

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Ref: NCDOT Bridge Replacement Project: Bridge on SR 1953
over Rocky River, Chatham County; T.I.P. No. B-2942.
Dear Mr. Vick:
This letter is in response to your letter to Chatham County
Manager, Charlie Horne April 1, 1996. Below is a list of the
questions you asked and the answers.
1. Is the project consistent with the County's long range
planning goals? Yes
2. Are you aware of any opposition, organized or otherwise, to
this project? Not to my knowledge.
3. Are there any sensitive issues associated with this project?
Yes see number 4.
4. Are there any sensitive properties (parks, public lands,
playgrounds, etc.) in close proximity to the proposed bridge
crossing? Yes, the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
supervised a natural areas inventory of Chatham County in
1992. The report (pages 231-243) included an area named the
Rocky River Dragonfly Riffles from S.R. 1953 south along the
river. The area includes a federally endangered fish and
candidate insect. There are also state threatened mussels
along this portion of the river. Pages 231-233 of the report
are included for your information. You may want to contact
John Alderman, biologist and piedmont project leader with the
N.C. Wildlife Commission non-game and endangered species
program.
5. Are there any proposed commercial or residential developments
within the project area? No
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Mr. H. Franklin Vick
April 23, 1996
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6. Are tax maps available for the area surrounding the proposed
project. Yes, at the Chatham County Tax Supervisors Office.
Also are County topographic maps available in the vicinity of
the project? No, only U.S. Geologic Survey quadrangle
maps.
7. Are regulatory floodway and 100-year floodplain maps available
for the project area? Yes, at the Chatham County Planning
Department.
8. Will the proposed project or its construction affect local
emergency routes such as fire, rescue, etc.? Yes, contact
Tony Tucker, Chatham County Emergency Operations Director.
9. Is there a Land Use Plan or Master Plan available for Chatham
County? Yes, at the Chatham County Planning Department.
10. What are the existing and future zoning classifications in the
area surrounding the proposed project? The area has a
zoning classification of RA-5 and is in a water supply
watershed designation of RC - river corridor. Portions of the
two regulations describing the districts are enclosed.
11. Are you aware of any other issues that may be relative to the
project planning process? No
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project.
Sincerely,
Keith Megginson
Planning Director
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Enclosures
pc: Charlie Horne, Chatham County Manager
Tony Tucker, Chatham County Emergency Operations Director
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr.; P.E., Director
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April 19, 1996
MEMORANDUM
To: Stacy Baldwin
From: Eric Galamb
Subject: Water Quality Checklist for Group X Bridge Replacement Projects
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The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental Management requests that
DOT consider the following generic environmental commitments for bridge
replacements:
A. DEM requests that DOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled,
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0024) throughout
design and construction for this project in the area that drains to streams having
WS (water supply), ORW (outstanding resource water), HQW (high quality
water), B (body contact), SA (shellfish water) or Tr (trout water) classifications
to protect existing uses.
B. DEM requests that bridges be replaced in existing location with road closure. If
an on-site detour or road realignment is necessary, the approach fills should be
removed to pre-construction contour and revegetated with native tree species at
320 stems per acre.
C. DEM requests that weep holes not be installed in the replacement bridges in
order to prevent sediment and other pollutants from entering the body of water.
If this is not completely possible, weep holes should not be installed directly
over water.
D. Wetland impacts should be avoided (including sediment and erosion control
structures/measures). If this is not possible, alternatives that minimize wetland
impacts should be chosen. Mitigation for unavoidable impacts may be required.
E. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands. It is likely that compensatory
mitigation will be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow.
Please be aware that 401 Certification may be denied if wetland or water impacts
have not been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
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Mr. H. Franklin Vick
Planning and Environmental Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201 > ,--
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Subject: Group X Bridge Replacement Projects
Various counties, North Carolina (TIP Nos. B-2580, 2590, 2609,
2859, 2868, 2942, 2970, 2989, 3003, 3022, 3044)
Dear Mr. Vick:
This responds to your letter of April 1, 1996 requesting information from the
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for evaluating the potential
environmental impacts of the above-referenced projects. This report provides
scoping information and is provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and Section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). This report also serves
as initial sFoping comments to federal and state resource agencies for use in
their permitting and/or certification processes for this project.
Preliminary planning by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
calls for the replacement of eleven bridges in various Piedmont North Carolina
counties.
The Service's mission is to provide the leadership to conserve, protect, and
enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of all
people. Due to staffing limitations, we are unable to provide you with site-
specific comments at this time. However, the following'recommendations should
help guide the planning process and facilitate our review of the project.
Generally, the Service recommends that wetland impacts be avoided and minimized
to the maximum extent practicable as outlined in the Clean Water Act Section
404(b)(1) Guidelines. Bridge replacements should maintain natural water flows
and circulation regimes without scouring or impeding fish and wildlife passage.
Habitat fragmentation should be minimized by using the existing disturbed
corridor instead of a new alignment. Impact areas should be stabilized by using
appropriate erosion control devices and/or techniques. Wherever appropriate,
construction in sensitive areas should occur outside of anadromous fish spawning
and migratory bird nesting seasons.
We reserve the right to review any required federal or state permits at the time
of public notice issuance. Resource agency coordination should occur early in
the planning process to resolve land use conflicts and minimize delays.
In addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the environmental
documentation for this project include the following (the level of detail should
be commensurate with the degree of environmental impacts):

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considered, including a no action alternative;
3. A description of the fishery and wildlife resources within the action
area of the proposed project which may be affected directly or
indirectly;
4. The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, that
are to be impacted by filling, dredging, clearing, ditching, and/or
draining. Wetland impact acreages should be differentiated by habitat
type based on the wetland classification scheme of the National Wetlands
Inventory. Wetland boundaries should be determined by using the 1987
Corns of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and verified by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers;
5. The anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and permanent,
that would be likely to occur as a direct result of the proposed
project. Also, an assessment should be included regarding the extent to.
which the proposed project would result in secondary impacts to natural
resources and how this and similar projects contribute to cumulative
adverse effects;
6. Techniques which would be employed to design and construct wetland
crossings, relocate stream channels, and restore, enhance, or create
wetlands for compensatory mitigation;
7. Mitigation measures which would be employed to avoid, minimize, rectify,
reduce, or compensate for habitat value losses associated with the
project. These measures should include a detailed compensatory
mitigation plan for offsetting unavoidable wetland impacts.
The attached page identifies the Federally-listed endangered, threatened, and
candidate species that are known to occur in Chatham, Forsyth, Hoke, Iredell,
Mecklenburg, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, and Stokes counties. Habitat
requirements for the Federally-listed species in the project area should be
compared with the available habitat at the project site. If suitable habitat is
present within the action area of the project, field surveys for the species
should be performed, and survey methodologies and results included in the
environmental documentation for this project. In addition to this guidance, the
following information should be included in the environmental document regarding
protected species (the level of detail should be commensurate with the degree of
environmental•impacts):
'1. A specific description of the proposed action to be considered;
2. A description and accompanying map of the specific area used in the
analysis of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts;
3. A description of the biology and status of the listed species and of the
associated habitat that may be affected by the action, including the
results of an onsite inspection;
4. An analysis of the "effects of the action" on the listed species and
associated habitat:
a. Direct and indirect impacts of the project on listed species.
Indirect effects are those that are caused by the proposed action
and are later in time but are still reasonably certain to occur;
b. A discussion of the environmental baseline which includes
interrelated, interdependent, past and present impacts of Federal,
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6. A description of the associated habinitat which incltheuding action promaject
species or
reduce/eliminate adverse effects;
7. Based on evaluation criteria, a determination of whether the pro)ect is
not likely to adversely affect or may affect species.
Candidate species are those plant and animal species for which the Service as
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Although candidate species receive no statutory
(ESA). confer with the Service on actions
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if its status indicating in the project are re endangered
adverse impact to candidate species or their
for the project to avoid anyco itge Program should be contacted for
habitat. The"North Carolina Natural er ion.
information on species under State protect
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co reciates the opportunity to comment on this eascst. including
The Service app o ress made in the planning process,
ntinue to advise us of the Prg acts of this project.
your official determination of the imp
Sincerely yours,
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Attachments
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REVISED APRIL 19, 1995
Chatham County
Birds
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - E
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) - E
Fishes
Cape Fear shiner (Notrovis mekistocholas) - E
Plants
Harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum) - E
There are species which, although not now listed or officially proposed for listing as endangered or
threatened, are under status review by the Service. These "Candidate"(C1 and C2) species are not legally
protected under the Act, and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are
formally proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. We are providing the below list of candidate
species which may occur within the project area for the purpose of giving you advance notification. These
species may be listed in the future, at which time they will be protected under the Act. In the meantime,
we would appreciate anything you might do for them.
Birds
Bachman's sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis) - C2
Clams
Atlantic pigtoe (mussel) (Fusconaia masoni) - C2
Brook floater (Alasmidonta varicosa) - C2
Yellow lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa) - C2
Insects
Septima's clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus septima) - C2
Plants
Sweet pinesap (Monitropsis odorata) -C2"
Virginia quillwort (Isoetes virginica) - C2"
" Indicates no specimen in at least 20 years from this county.

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Flood Plain Services Section
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
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This is in response to your letter of April 1, 1996 subject: Request for Comments
for Group X Bridge Replacement Projects." The bridge replacement projects are
located in various Piedmont North Carolina counties.
Our comments are enclosed. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on these
projects. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
51f'' E. Shuford, Jr., P.E..
Acting Chief, Engineering
and Planning Division
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (with enclosure
and incoming correspondence):
Mr. Nicholas L. Graf
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1442
Mr. David Cox
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Pcst Offing Box 116
Nortnside, North Carolina 27564-01 IS
May 9, 1996
Page 1 of 3
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WILMINGTON DISTRICT, COMMENTS ON:
"Request for Comments for Group X Bridge Replacement Projects" in various Piedmont
North Carolina counties
1. FLOOD PLAINS: POC - Bobby L. Willis, Special Studies and Flood Plain
Services Section, at [phone]
These bridges are located within counties or communities which participate in the
National Flood Insurance Program. From the various Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs), it appears that both approximate study and detail study streams are involved.
(Detail study streams are those with 100-year flood elevations determined and a
floodway defined.) A summary of flood plain information pertaining to these bridges is
contained in the following table. The FIRMs are from the county flood insurance study
unless otherwise noted.
Bridge Route Study Date Of
No. No. County Stream Type Firm
27 SR 2342 Iredell Trib-Third Ck Approx 5/80
91 SR 2417 Mecklenburg W.Br. Rocky R Detail 2/93
31 NC 73 Richmond Buffalo Ck Approx 9/89
359 SR 2911 Randolph Richland Ck. Approx 7/81
127 SR 1673 Stokes Snow Ck. Approx 9/88
147 SR 1953 Chatham Rocky River Approx 7/91
79 SR 2700 Forsyth S Fork Muddy Ck Detail 1/84
178 SR 1907 Iredell Morrison Ck. Detail 9179
108 US 29 Mecklenburg None-No Fl Haz 2/82
52 SR 1406 Randolph Uharrie R. Approx 7/81
34, SR 1404 Scotland Lumber R. Approx 12/88
34 SR 1104 Hoke Lumber R Approx 3/89
* within city of Statesville jurisdiction. Flood map is a city FIRM.
** within city of Charlotte jurisdiction. Flood map is a city FIRM.
Enclosed, for your information on the detail study streams, is a copy of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's °Procedures for'No Rise' Certification for Proposed
Developments in Regulatory Floodways". In addition, we suggest coordination with the
respective counties or communities for compliance with their flood plain ordinances and
any changes, if required, to their flood insurance maps and reports.
May 9, 1996
Page 2 of 3
2. WATERS AND WETLANDS: POC - Raleigh, Asheville, and Wilmington Field
Offices, Regulatory Branch (Individual POC's are listed following the comments.)
All work restricted to existing high ground will not require prior Federal permit
authorization. However, Department of the Army permit authorization pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the
discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent
and/or isolated wetlands in conjunction with your proposed bridge replacements,
including disposal of construction debris.
The replacement of these bridges may be eligible for nationwide permit
authorization [33 CFR 330.5(a)(23)] as a Categorical Exclusion, depending upon the
amount of jurisdictional wetlands to be impacted by a project and the construction
techniques utilized. Please be reminded that prior to utilization of nationwide permits
within any of the 25 designated mountain trout counties, you must obtain a letter with
recommendation(s) from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and a
letter of concurrence from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Engineer. The mountain trout designation carries discretionary authority for the
utilization of nationwide permits. In addition, any jurisdictional impacts associated with
temporary access roads or detours, cofferdams, or other dewatering structures should
be addressed in the Categorical Exclusion documentation in order to be authorized by
Nationwide Permit No. 23 (NWP 23). If such information is not contained within the
Categorical Exclusion documentation, then other DA permits may be required prior to
construction activities.
Although these projects may qualify for NWP 23 as a categorical exclusion, the
project planning report should contain sufficient information to document that the
proposed activity does not have more than a minimal individual or cumulative impact on
the aquatic environment. Accordingly, we offer the following comments and
recommendations to be addressed in the planning report:
a. The report should contain the amount of permanent and temporary impacts to
waters and wetlands as well as a description of the type of habitat that will be affected.
b. Off-site detours are always preferable to on-site (temporary) detours in
wetlands. If an on-site detour is the recommended action, justification should be
provided.
c. Project commitments should include the removal of all temporary fills from
waters and wetlands. In addition, if undercutting is necessary for temporary detours,
the undercut material should be stockpiled to be used to restore the site.
May 9, 1996
Page 3 of 3
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WILMINGTON DISTRICT, COMMENTS ON:
"Request for Comments for Group X Bridge Replacement Projects" in various Piedmont
North Carolina counties
2. WATERS AND WETLANDS: (Continued
d. The report should address impacts to recreational navigation (if any) if a bridge
span will be replaced with a box culvert.
e. The report should address potential impacts to anadromous fish passage if a
bridge span will be replaced with culverts.
At this point in time, construction plans were not available for review. When final
plans are complete, including the extent and location of any work within waters of the
United States and wetlands, our Regulatory Branch would appreciate the opportunity to
review those plans for a project-specific determination of DA permit requirements.
For additional information, please contact the following individuals:
Raleigh Field Office -
John Thomas at [phone], Extension 25, for Stokes County
Jean Manuele at [phone], Extension 24, for Randolph and Chatham
Counties
Eric Alsmeyer at [phone], Extension 23, for Forsyth ,.County
Asheville Field Office -
Steve Lund at [phone] for Mecklenburg County
Steve Chapin at [phone] for Iredell County
Wilmington Field Office -
Scott McLendon at [phone] for Scotland/Hoke, (Regulatory Branch
Action ID # 199603287) and Richmond Counties (ID # 199603286)

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JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
CT4T'- C'F NORTH aROL!f I-A,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF BICYCLE & GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
May 30, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Pl?nn* and Environmental Branch
FROM: ChiA $. Yates, Director
Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
SUBJECT: Scoping Review for Replacing Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 over Rocky River,
Chatham County, TIP No. B-2942
This memorandum is in response to your request for comments on the above project.
There does not appear to be any special need for bicycle accommodations on this project. This
section of roadway does not correspond to a bicycle TIP request, nor is it a designated bicycle
route. At present we have no indication that there is an unusual number of bicyclists on this
roadway.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. Please feel free to contact us
regarding this or any other bicycle related matter.
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
September 3, 1996
NATURAL RESOURCES 530 WEST INNES STREET
CONSERVATION SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
SERVICE 28144-4231
Barbara H. Mulkey Engr., Inc.
559 Jones Franklin Rd. Ste. 164-A
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Re: Various TIP projects
Dear Mr. Austin:
Attached are the completed AD-1006 forms for several bridge
replacement projects. The AD-1006 form for Chatham
not completed because the soil survey is in progress and I am not
sure if that area has been mapped.
In regards to your comment that your firm did not have the soil
survey maps, I would like to mention that most of the counties in
North Carolina have a completed soil survey or are in the process
of being mapped. If you would contact the Soil and Water
Conservation District in the county (counties) that you are
interested in, they could probably provide you with a copy.
Also enclosed is all the material that he sent to me. If there
are any questions, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. E. Woody
Resource Soi ist
cc: Tom Wetmore, Jr.
Phil Tant
U.S. Department of Aqriculture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
PART I (To be completed by Federal Agency) Date Of Land E•,aiuat.on Request
08/ /96
Name Of Pro ect
I ? ncy Invoi?ea
SR 1953, Chatham County, TIP B-2942 Fed
Proposed Land Use County And State
Hicihway, Two Lanes I Chatham County, TIP B-2942, NC
PART II (To be completed by SCS) I Date Request Received By SCS
Does the site contain prime, unique, statewide or local important farmland? Yes No
(If no, the FPPA does not apply - do not complete additional parrs of this form). ? O Acres Irrigated Average Farm Size
-Major Crop / (' r
(/ Farmable Land In Govt. Jurisdiction
Acres: % Amount Of Farmland As Defined in FPPA
Acres: %
Name Of n E aluati n stem sed Name Of Local Site Assessment System I Date Land Evaluation Returned By SCS
PART 111 (To be completed by Federal A
en
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cy Site A Site 8 Site C Site D
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly 1 . 1
B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly 0 0
C. Total Acres In Site 0 1 . 1
PART IV (To be completed by SCS) Land Evaluation Information
A. :Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland
B. Total Acres Statewide And Local Important Farmland
C. Percentage Of Farmland In County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Converted
D. Percentage Of Farmland In Govt. Jurisdiction With Same Or Higher Relative Value
PART V• (To be completed by SCS) Land Evaluation Criterion
Relative Value Of Farmland To Be Converted (Scale of 0 to 100 Points)
PART VI (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Site Assessment Criteria (These crireria are explained in 7 CFR 658.5(b) Maximum
Points
1. Area In Nonurban Use
2. Perimeter In Nonurban Use
3. Percent Of Site Being Farmed
4. Protection Provided By State And Local Government
5. Distance From Urban Builtup Area
6. Distance To Urban Support Services
7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
- 8. Creation Of Nonfarmable Farmland
9. Availability Of Farm Support Services
10. On-Farm Investments I i
11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services

12. Compatibility With Existing Agricultural Use _
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS I 160 I
PART VI I (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V) 100 I i
-Total Site Assessment (From Part Vl above or a local I
sire assessmenrl 160 I I
TOTAL POINTS (Total ofabove 211nes) 260
Site Selected: I '''as A Local S-t' assess Went Usec'
Date Of Seiec,ion Yes No O
Reason For $eiec:on ? -?
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PURSUANT TO 36 CFR PART 800.6(a)
REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 147
ON SR 1953 OVER ROCKY RIVER
CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
TIP NO. B-2942, STATE PROJECT NO.8.2521001
FEDERAL AID NO. BRZ-1953(1)
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that
replacement of Bridge No. 147 over Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina, a
property eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, will have an
effect upon the structure, and has consulted with the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Officer (SHPO) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 800, regulations implementing
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f);
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) participated in
the consultation and has been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Bridge Maintenance Unit of NCDOT has investigated the feasibility of
potential future reuse of Bridge No. 147 subsequent to replacement and found that due to
corrosion and deterioration , the bridge is structurally unsuitable for relocation and
continued use;
NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA and the North Carolina SHPO agree that the undertaking
shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take in to
account the effect of the undertaking on Bridge No. 147.
STIPULATIONS
FHWA will ensure that the following measures are carried out:
Prior to the demolition of Chatham County Bridge No. 147, NCDOT shall record
the bridge in accordance with the attached Historic Structures Recordation Plan
(Appendix A). The recordation plan shall be carried out and copies sent of the
record sent to the North Carolina SHPO prior to the start of construction.
Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement by FHWA and the North Carolina SHPO
and implementation of its terms evidences that FHWA has afforded the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment on the replacement of Chatham
County Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 over Rocky River and its effect on historic
properties, and that FHWA has taken into account the effects of the undertaking on
historic properties.
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FEDE HIG AY ADMINISTRATION DATE
FOR NICHOLAS L GRAF
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NORTI-Lc O1! A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER' DATE

NOR CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DA
Concurring Party

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SORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
APPENDIX A
Historic Structures Recordation Plan
for the Replacement of Bridge No. 147
Chatham County, North Carolina
Historical Background
A brief historical and physical narrative/description of Bridge No. 147
Photographic Requirements
Photographic views of Bridge No. 147 including:
Overall views (elevations and oblique views)
Overall views of the bridge in its setting
Details of construction or design
Format:
Representative color transparencies
35 mm or larger black and white negatives (all views)
4 x 5 inch black and white prints (all views)
All processing to be done to archival standards
All photographs and negatives to be labeled according to Division of
Archives and History standards
Copies and Curation
One (1) set of all photographic documentation will be deposited with the North
Carolina Division of Archives and Historv/State Historic Preservation Office to
be made a permanent part of the statewide survey and iconographic collection.

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION
FINAL NATIONWIDE SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
FOR FEDERALLY-AIDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS
THAT NECESSITATE THE USE OF HISTORIC BRIDGES
F A. Project BMJ253(1)
State Project 8.2521001
T I P No. B-2942
Description: Replacement of the SR 1953 Rocky River Bridge
(Bridge No. 147) and improvements to adjacent roadway
approaches. See description, page 6.
Yes No
1. Is the bridge to be replaced or rehabilitated with ? ?
Federal funds?
2. Does the project require the use of a historic bridge ?
structure which is on or eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places?
3. Is the bridge a National Historic Landmark? ?
4. Has agreement been reached among the FHWA, the State / ?
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) through procedures
pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA)?
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND FOUND NOT TO BE FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT

The following alternatives were evaluated and found not to be feasible and
prudent:
Yes No
1. Do nothing. ? ?
Does the "do nothing" alternative:
(a) correct the problem situation that caused L]
the bridge to be considered deficient?
(b) pose serious and unacceptable safety
[_]
hazards?
Yes No
2. Build a new structure at a different location without
affecting the historic integrity of the Structure. ?
(a) The following reasons were reviewed:
(circle as appropriate)
(i) The present bridge has already been
located at the only feasible and prudent
site.
or/and {ii) Adverse social, environmental, or
economic impacts were noted
or/and (iii) Cost and engineering difficulties reach
extraordinary magnitude
or/and (iv The existing bridge cannot be preserved due to
the extent of rehabilitation because no responsible
party will maintain and preserve the historic
bridge, or the permitting authority requires
removal or demolition.
3. Rehabilitate the historic bridge without affecting the historic ? ?
integrity of the structure.
(a) The following reasons were reviewed: (circle as
appropriate)
(i) The bridge is so structurally deficient that it
cannot be rehabilitated to meet the
acceptable load requirements and meet
National Register criteria.
or/and (ii) The bridge is seriously deficient geometrically and
cannot be widened to meet the required capacity
and meet National Register criteria
MINIMIZATION OF HARM
1. The project includes all possible planning to minimize _V/ ?
harm.
2. Measures to minimize harm include the following:
(circle those which are appropriate)
a. For bridges that are to be rehabilitated, the historic
integrity of the bridge is preserved, to the greatest
extent possible, consistent with unavoidable trans-
portation needs, safety, and load requirements.
2
b. For bridges that are to be rehabilitated to the point
that the historic integrity is affected or that are to
be removed or demolished, the FHWA ensures that,
in accordance with the Historic American
Engineering Record (HAER) standards, or other
suitable means developed through consultation,
fully adequate records are made of the bridge.
OC For bridges that are to be replaced, the existing
bridge is made available for an alternative use,
provided a responsible party agrees to maintain and
preserve the bridge.
dO For bridges that are adversely affected, agreement
among the SHPO, ACHP, and FHWA is reached
through the Section 106 process of the NHPA
on measures to minimize harm and those mea-
sures are incorporated into the project.
Specific measures to minimize harm are discussed below:
The Memorandum Agreement (MOA) completed between the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and
accepted by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) stipulates that
measures that shall be implemented to mitigate the adverse effect of this project on
Bridge No. 147. The following commitments have been made to the SHPO because of
the eligibility of Bridge No. 147 for the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographic recordation;
Graphic documentation;
Description of current conditions and engineering
of the bridge,
Copy and curation of above deposited to NC
Division of Archives and State History/State Historic
Preservation Officer.
3
COORDINATION
The proposed project has been coordinated with the following (attach correspondence):
a. State Historic Preservation Officer ?
b. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
C. LocaUState/Federal Agencies
d. US Coast Guard _
(for bridges requiring bridge permits)
SUMMARY AND APPROVAL
The project meets all criteria in the programmatic 4(f) evaluation approved on July 5,
1983.
All required alternatives have been evaluated and the findings made are clearly
applicable to this project.
There are no feasible and prudent alternatives to the use of the historic bridge. The
project includes all possible planning to minimize harm, and there are assurances that
the measures to minimize harm will be incorporated in the project.
All appropriate coordination has been successfully completed.
Approved:
l 4?3- L
Date Manager, Planning & Environmental Branch
NCDOT
i/z 97 A6iW /-- Z?9>7
Date Division Administrator, FHWA
4
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This proposed construction is part of the B-2942 project which includes replacement of
the SR 1953 Rocky River bridge (Bridge No. 147) and improvements to 50 meters (165
feet) of roadway approach at each end of the bridge.
Bridge No. 147 is the only structure over fifty years of age located within the area of
potential effect (APE) for historic architectural resources. It was determined to be
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Since the bridge is over fifty
years of age, a 4(f) statement is required.
The Section 4(0 involvement consists of the removal of the existing bridge over the
Rocky River and the construction of a new bridge in the same location. The new bridge
will be approximately 110 meters (361 feet) long and have a 7.2-meter (24-foot) clear
roadway width. See Figures 1,2,3 and 4 attached. A temporary off-site detour will be
provided during the duration of construction.
The existing bridge is in an advanced state of corrosion and deterioration, and is
structurally unsuitable for relocation and continued use. Therefore, the existing structure
will be properly recorded and then demolished.

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