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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970132 Ver 1_Complete File_19970214x r ??,. STAT£ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETf JR. Gowp,NoR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY- . January 31, 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 Chief. Northern Section Dear Sir: 701 Ice 1% 1 z SUBJECT: Orange County. Replacement of Bridge No. 14 over Tributary of Eno Creek on SR 1352. TIP No. B-3010. State Project No. 8.2500901. Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1352(3). 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. We anticipate that 401 General Water Quality Certification No. 2745 (Ca gorical Exclusion) will apply,tothis project, and are providing one copy ' e CE document to the North Carolina Depalrtment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. for their review. 0 2 If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Michael Wood at (919) 733-3141 extension 306. Sincerely L4 H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager Planning and Environmental Branch HFV/plr cc: w/ attachment Mr. Eric'Alsmeyer, COE, NCDOT Coordinator Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design w/o attachments Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Mr. J. W. Watkins, P.E., Division 7 Engineer Ms. Aileen S. Mayhew, Planning & Environmental 'e? Orange County Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 Over Prong of Eno Creek Federal Aid Project BRZ-1352(3) State Project 8.2500901 T.I.P. I.D. No. B-3010 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS APPROVED: Date 4;r H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT Date icholas Graf, P. E. Division Administrator, FHWA Orange County Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 Over Prong of Eno Creek Federal Aid Project BRZ-1352(3) State Project 8.2500901 T.I.P. I.D. No. B-3010 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION September, 1996 Documentation Prepared in the Planning and Environmental Branch By: Cti? ?. -?ot.,Y?nr Aileen S. Mayhew Project Planning Engineer J e A. Hunkins, 131 . E. JPlanning Engineer, Unit Head 'ect Lubin V. Prevatt, P. E., Assistant Manager Planning and Environmental Branch 0 r Mot,' ? ?SS10?,9 SE AL 1$496 •,,,,fF A. 1iUN?. ?/23 ?fG 2 Orange County Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 Over Prong of Eno Creek Federal Aid Project BRZ-1352(3) State Project 8.2500901 T.I.P. I.D. No. B-3010 Bridge No. 14 is included in the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The project has been classified as a "categorical exclusion" due to its limited scope and insignificant environmental consequences. Right-of-way acquisition and construction are scheduled to begin in Fiscal Years 1997 and 1998, respectively. I. SUMMARY QE RECOMMENDATIONS Bridge No. 14 should be replaced on new alignment approximately 20 meters (66 feet) north (upstream) of its present location as shown by Alternate 2 in Figure 2. A replacement structure consisting of a triple-barrel 3.0 meters by 3.0 meters (10 feet by 10 feet) reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC) is recommended. Approximately 381 m (1250 ft) of new roadway will be needed to accommodate replacement of the bridge on new alignment. The new alignment will reduce the sharp curvature of the existing roadway. The approach roadway will consist of a 7.2-meter (24-foot) pavement with 2.4-meter (8-foot) graded shoulders. The grade of the new roadway will be approximately 0.9 m (3 ft) higher than the existing grade. Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge during the construction period. The estimated cost, based on current prices, is $ 584,500. The estimated cost of the project, as shown in the 1997-2003 Transportation Improvement Program, is $ 294,000. II. SUMMARY QE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS All standard procedures and measures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. Approximately 0.01 hectare (0.03 acre) of wetlands will be disrupted by implementation of this project. High Quality Waters Best Management Practices for protection of surface waters will be strictly enforced to ensure the biological integrity of the water bodies impacted by this project. Measures will be taken to reduce the amount of probable increased concentrations of toxic compounds (gasoline, oil, etc.) in the stream coming from construction related machinery and road paving activities. 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 COE 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 33 CFR 330.5 (A) 23. 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. Tree protection measures will be implemented for the trees within the eligible boundaries at the top of the slope at the back of the ditch of the historic property, the John Pymn Dark House. The tree protection measures will include fencing around the trees, root protection, and the area will be off limits to the contractor. III. EXISTING CONDITIONS SR 1352 is classified as a Rural Minor Collector in the Statewide Functional Classification System. The project is located in a predominantly rural part of Orange County, although development in the immediate project area along SR 1352 consists of some residential uses but no major developments. In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1352 has a 6.1-meter (20-foot) pavement with 1.2-meter (4-foot) grassed shoulders (see Figure 3A). Vertical alignment is relatively poor in the project area. Horizontal alignment is relatively poor in the immediate vicinity of the bridge. The sight distance from the west approach is very poor due to the steep vertical grade and low elevation of the bridge. There is a relatively sharp horizontal curve on the west approach which becomes tangent approximately 46 m (150 ft) west of the bridge. The east approach also has a sharp horizontal curve which becomes tangent approximately 61 m (200 ft) east of the bridge. The current traffic volume of 1,000 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 2,100 VPD by the year 2020. The projected volume includes 1% truck-trailer semi-trailer (TTST) and 2% dual-tired vehicles (DTT). The design hourly volume (DHV) for the projected volume is 10% and the directional distribution (DIR) is 60%. The speed limit on SR 1352 is 90 km/h (55 mph) (statutory). 4 The existing bridge (see Figure 3B) was originally constructed in 1953. The structure consists of a timber deck on steel girders and timber joists supported by vertical concrete abutments. There are aerial power and telephone lines along the north side of the bridge and approaches. There is an historic property approximately 150 m (500 ft) east of the bridge on the south side of SR 1352. The overall length of the bridge is 11 m (36 ft) and provides a clear roadway width of 6.1 m (20 ft). The posted load limit is 8 metric tons (9 tons) for single vehicles and 11 metric tons (12 tons) for trucks with trailers. A narrow bridge sign is posted on the west approach of the bridge. Bridge No. 14 has a sufficiency rating of 14.2 compared to a rating of 100 for a new structure. Seven accidents were reported in the vicinity of Bridge No. 14 for the period from January, 1992 to December, 1994. Eight school buses travel across the studied bridge daily. IV. ALTERNATIVES Two methods of replacing Bridge No. 14 were studied. Each alternate involves a new replacement structure which consists of a triple-barrel 3.0 m by 3.0 m (10 ft by 10 ft) reinforced concrete box culvert. The two alternates studied are as follows: Alternate ]. - This alternate involves replacement of the bridge along the existing roadway alignment. The elevation of the roadway would remain approximately the same as the existing elevation. Approximately 137 m (450 ft) of approach roadway would be required. A design speed of approximately 100 km/h (60 mph) would be provided. If a lower design speed is utilized, a design exception would be required. SR 1352 would be closed during construction and traffic is to be detoured along existing area roads, as shown in Figure 1. Alternate 2 (Recommended) - This alternate replaces the existing bridge on new alignment approximately 20 m (66 ft) north (upstream) of its present location. The elevation of the roadway on new alignment would be raised approximately 0.9 in (3 ft) from the existing elevation. Construction of approximately 381 m (1250 ft) of new approach roadway would be required to improve the horizontal and vertical alignments. SR 1383 would be extended to the relocated SR 1352 to form a T-intersection. A design speed of about 100 km/h (60 mph) would be provided. If a lower design speed is utilized, a design exception would be 5 required. Under this replacement scheme, the existing structure would be used to maintain traffic during the construction period. The "do-nothing" alternative would eventually necessitate closure of the bridge. This is not prudent due to the traffic service provided by SR 1352. Investigation of the existing structure by the Bridge Maintenance Unit indicates that rehabilitation of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated condition. V. ESTIMATED COST Estimated cost of the alternatives studied are as follows: Recommended Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Structure $ 196,200 $ 196,200 Roadway Approaches 98,800 253,800 Structure Removal 7,000 7,000 Engineering & 48,000 68,000 Contingencies Right-of-Way, 33,500 59,500 Utilities Total $ 383,500 $ 584,500 VI. DISCUSSION QE RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS Bridge No. 14 should be replaced approximately 20 m (66 ft) north (upstream) of its present location, as shown by Recommended Alternate 2 in Figure 2. Traffic is to be maintained on the existing bridge during the construction period. The relocation of the bridge will require construction of about 381 m (1250 ft) of new roadway. The recommended typical section consists of a 7.2-meter (24-foot) travelway with 2.4-meter (8-foot) graded shoulders. A design speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) will be provided. If a lower design speed is utilized, a design exception will be required. 6 The replacement structure, as recommended by the Hydraulics Unit, is a triple- barrel 3.0 m by 3.0 in (10 ft by 10 ft) reinforced concrete box culvert. Minor channel widening for approximately 15 m (49 ft) upstream and downstream will be necessary to accommodate the proposed culvert. The structure dimensions may be increased or decreased as necessary to accommodate peak flows as determined by further hydrologic studies. The grade of the roadway will be raised approximately 0.9 in (3 ft) from the existing elevation. The replacement structure will be of sufficient size to accommodate the recommended 7.2-meter (24-foot) pavement and 2.4-meter (8-foot) minimum shoulders. Alternate 2 is preferred over Alternate 1 because Alternate 2 will provide an improvement in the alignment of the roadway and, therefore, provide a safer travelway; the majority of the reported accidents were caused by the poor alignment of the roadway. Alternate 1 would impact the historic property on the southeast quadrant of the project and would result in Section 4(f) involvement; Alternate 2 avoids this Section 4(f) property. The division engineer concurs with the recommendation of Alternate 2. The Orange County Transportation Director prefers that traffic be maintained on-site during construction. VII. MAINTENANCE QE TRAFFIC The division engineer concurs that Alternate 2 should be constructed and that traffic should be maintained on-site during the construction period. Under studied Alternate 1, a nine-month road closure period would be anticipated. A users analysis was performed using the detour route shown in Figure 1. A road user analysis (based on 1,100 VPD at the time of construction and an average of 6.6 kilometers (4.1 miles) of indirectional travel) indicates the cost of additional travel would be approximately $ 365,000 during the nine-month construction period. A benefit of the Recommended Alternate 2 is the maintenance of traffic which results in a savings of $ 365,000 in road user costs to motorists during the construction period. The Orange County Transportation Director indicates road closure of SR 1352 is tolerable. However, it is preferred that the existing bridge be used to maintain traffic and the new roadway be constructed on new alignment. VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic operations. 7 The project is considered to be a federal "categorical exclusion" due to its limited scope and insignificant environmental consequences. The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or natural environment with the use of current North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) standards and specifications. The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No significant change in land use is expected to result from construction of the project. No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of-way acquisition will be limited. No adverse effect on public facilities or services is expected. The project is not expected to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area. There are no publicly owned parks, recreational facilities, or wildlife and waterfowl refuges of national, state, or local significance in the vicinity of the project. The project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that if a federally-funded, licensed, or permitted project has an effect on a property listed on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will be given the opportunity to comment. Photographs, maps, and information about the area of potential effect (APE) were provided by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and reviewed with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The SHPO concurs that there is one historic structure, the John Pymn Dark House, within the APE which is eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The NCDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have determined that the proposed project will not have an effect on the John Pymn Dark House property provided the tree protection measures are implemented for the trees within the eligible boundaries at the top of the slope at the back of the ditch of the historic property. The tree protection measures will include fencing around the trees, root protection, and the area will be off limits to the contractor. The SHPO concurs with this determination. The Liner House, located near the western terminus of the project, is the only other structure in the APE over 50 years old; however, this structure is an undistinguished example of a common house type. Correspondence from the SHPO is included as Attachments 1, 2, and I An archaeological survey was conducted for this bridge replacement project to locate and assess any significant archaeological remains that could be damaged or 8 destroyed. No historic or prehistoric cultural resources were discovered. The results of the archaeological survey indicate the project is unlikely to encounter any archaeological sites that are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The SHPO concurs that no further archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project since the project will not involve significant archaeological resources. Correspondence from the SHPO regarding the archaeological aspects of the project is included as Attachment 4. Coordination with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service) indicates that approximately 0.9 hectare (2.2 acres) of prime farmland soils would be affected by the implementation of Alternate 2, as shown in Attachment 5. The soils affected in the proposed alternate are of medium relative value of farmland within the county, and on a scale of 100 points were rated 66. The site assessment criteria rating for the proposed alternate was calculated to be one hundred and three (103) points on a scale of 260. According to Farmland Protection Policy Final Rule, a total conversion impact point score of 160 is the threshold at which consideration of other alternatives should occur. Therefore, the impact of the project to prime farmland soils will not be mitigated. The proposed project occurs in a rural area of Orange County, approximately 6.4 km (4.0 mi) north of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Land-use in the project area includes disturbed and forested areas. Disturbed areas are along roadside and bridge margins, a powerline right-of-way (ROW), and residential and agricultural land along the existing road. Forested areas include the riparian and upland areas adjacent to the bridge. Orange County is located within the Piedmont Physiographic Province. Topography is characterized by rolling and hilly relief, resulting in moderate to rapid drainage. Elevations in the immediate project area range from approximately 189 m (620 ft) along the creek bottom to 195 m (640 ft) along the forested upland areas. Orange County is underlain by the Carolina Slate Belt and Triassic Basin Systems. The Carolina Slate Belt system underlays the immediate project area. The major rocks of the Carolina Slate Belt are volcanic slates, basic and acid tuffs, breccias and flows. Local changes in subsurface geology are common, and large, homogeneous masses ofa single rock type are rare. Soils in the project vicinity include Georgeville silt loam (6 to 10 percent slope) and Chewacla loam. Georgeville silt loam is a well-drained soil found on narrow side slopes in the uplands. Chewacla loam is a somewhat poorly drained soil found on long, flat areas parallel to streams on the floodplain. Chewacla loam have mapped units with inclusions of hydric soils or have wet spots. Three distinct community types will be impacted by construction of the proposed project. Dominant faunal components associated with these terrestrial areas are discussed in each community description; however, many species are adapted to the entire range of 9 habitats found along the project alignment and may not be mentioned in each community description. Animals that were visually observed, or which identifying signs (tracks, scat, calls) were observed, during the site visit are denoted by (*) in the text. The Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest - Piedmont Subtype community type is the predominate forested habitat in the project area, occurring on the rolling upland hills and the slopes grading downward to the Eno Creek near Bridge No. 14. The canopy is composed of northern red oak (Ouercus rubm), southern red oak (Ouercus falcata), yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), red maple (Atr rubrum) and hickory (Carva spp.). Shortleaf pine (Pi= echinata) was found along the forest edge adjacent to the existing road. Sub-canopy trees include the canopy species plus redbud (C=is canadensis), sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), sassafras (Sassafras albidum) and flowering dogwood (CD= florida). The shrub/sapling layer is composed of hickory, red mulberry (Morns rubra), raspberry ubus spp.) and viburnum (Viburnum dent atum). The herb/vine layer is composed of five-fingers (Potentilla canadensis), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), Christmas fern olystichum acrostichoides) and trumpet creeper (Cpsis radicans). Virginia opossum (Dide phis virginiana)*, striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), raccoon (Procyon 1QIQr)*, pine warbler (Dendroica sinus), Carolina chickadee (Parus carolinensis), yellow-throated warbler : endroica dominica) and Kentucky warbler (Qporornis formosa) are representative species in this habitat. Evidence of gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)* was common in the mixed hardwood forest. The only wetland plant community at the project site, Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest, lies adjacent to Eno Creek. The stream-side canopy is composed of riverbirch (B=la nigm), sycamore , latanus occidentalis), sweetgum (Liquidambar s miflua) and bitternut hickory (C ya cordiformis). Hickory, red maple and black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) are understory species. The shrub/sapling layer includes raspberry and red maple. The herb/vine layer is composed of grape (Vitis spp.), beggar's tick (S;oreopsis spp.), trumpet creeper (Camnsis radican s) and cross vine (Anisostichus cca=ol=). Rush (Juncos spp.) and sedge (Carex spp.) are found in the margins of the creek channel. This community consists of stream-side forested habitats. Mammals likely to be found in the alluvial forest include gray squirrel*, raccoon* and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginiam). Other animals likely to be found in the alluvial forest community include southern leopard frog ($= sphenocephala)*, yellow-bellied slider (Cb s?emys scripts) and brown water snake erodia taxispilota). The disturbed community is along roadside and bridge margins, a powerline ROW, and residential and agricultural land along the existing road. The disturbed roadside and bridge margins are mower maintained. The agricultural land includes cow pasture, cultivated crops and fallow lands. Manicured lawns are found in the eastern and western quadrants of the project. Corn (&a m=) is cultivated in a small field in the 10 western quadrant of the project. This area is characterized primarily by invasive vines, grasses and herbs including: fescue grass (Festuca spp.), Japanese honeysuckle ( is jonica), crabgras s ( i i ' spp.), grape, clover (Trifolium spp.), plantain (Planing spp.), greenbrier (Smilax spp.), multifloral rose (Rosa multiflora), chicory (Cichorium in ,bus), cocklebur Canthium strumarium var. glabratum), pokeweed (Phvtolacca americana), oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) and aster (Aster spp.). The shrub/sapling layer is composed of raspberry and red maple. Red maple forms a canopy in the residential lawn. Many animals present in these disturbed habitats are opportunistic and are capable of surviving on a variety of forage resources ranging from vegetation (flowers, stems, leaves, roots, seeds and fruits) to animal matter (living and dead). Mice (Reromyscus spp.)*, gray squirrel, Virginia opossum, northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)*, mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)*, cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), brown headed cowbird (:olotluIs ) and common crow (Corvus brachyr chos)* are examples of species found in these disturbed habitats. The aquatic community is associated with the main channel of the Eno Creek. The creek is bordered by an alluvial forest along both sides of the creek channel. Natural vegetation is found along the creek where it has not been cleared as has occurred along the maintained areas adjacent to the existing bridge. Eno Creek at the bridge crossing is a small creek and supports aquatic invertebrates and species of small fish. Fish species which may occur in the Eno Creek near the project crossing include shiners otropis spp.), mosquito fish (fambusia affinis) and creek chub (SemQIiju atrmaculatus). Aquatic invertebrates observed included water striders (Gerris spp.)*. Cows were observed downstream of the project impact area near the creek behind a fence. Also, a cow fence was found 50 feet north of the existing bridge spanning the creek main channel. Eno Creek and adjacent banks also provide suitable benthic and riparian habitat for amphibians and aquatic reptiles such as the eastern newt otophthalmus viridescens), northern dusky salamander (Desmognathus ha=), snapping turtle (Chd dy_ra_ =U&ntina) and the northern water snake (Nerodia;pedon). Southern leopard frogs (R= aphenocephala)* were observed along the creek bank. A cursory survey for mussels along the banks of the creek revealed no specimens. Biotic community impacts resulting from project construction are being addressed separately as terrestrial impacts and aquatic impacts. However, impacts to terrestrial communities, particularly in locations exhibiting moderate to steep 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 isolated to the communities in which the construction occurs. 11 Impacts on terrestrial communities are reflective of the relative abundance of each system present in the study area. It should be noted that estimated impacts were derived using the entire proposed right-of-way. Project construction often does not require the entire right-of-way and therefore actual impacts may be less. The project area consists of a combination of rural countryside and forested areas. Clearing and conversion of tracts of land for roadway and bridge uses has eliminated cover and protection for many indigenous wildlife species near the project area. Even so, remaining natural plant communities in the area adjacent to Eno Creek and associated ecotones, do serve as valuable habitat. The forest bordering Eno Creek has all the necessary components (food, water, protective cover) for mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The proposed action will result in loss or displacement of known terrestrial plant or animal habitat. Habitat affected by the proposed action include roadside and forested areas. The roadside area is utilized by opportunistic plant species, such as Japanese honeysuckle and mobile species such as rodents, lizards and snakes, that can recover quickly from construction impacts. The forest areas bordering Eno Creek will receive disturbances next to the existing bridge area. Alternate 2 will result in a greater loss of terrestrial plant and animal habitat because of the necessity for greater land clearance to position the new alignment north of the existing bridge. These areas should continue to provide adequate habitat areas for mammals, reptiles and birds. The following table summarizes potential terrestrial community impacts which could result from the proposed bridge replacement. Estimated Impacts to Terrestrial Communities (hectares/acres) Community Type Roadside Upland Alluvial Community Forest Forest Totals Alternate 1 0.15/0.37 0.07/0.17 0.004/0.01 0.22/0.55 Alternate 2 0.57/1.40 0.10/0.24 0.01/0.03 0.68/1.67 Note: Impacts based on 80 foot Right-of-Way Erosion and sedimentation are extremely detrimental to aquatic ecosystems. Strict adherence to High Quality Waters Best Management Practices (BMP's) for protection of surface waters will be implemented to ensure the biological integrity of the water bodies impacted by this project. The disturbance of the creek bed and sedimentation from the banks could affect aquatic life, (fish, mollusks, and benthic invertebrates) both at the project site as well as downstream reaches. Increased sediment loads and suspended particulates can lead to the smothering of fish eggs, reduced depth of 12 light penetration in the water column and reduction in the waters oxygen carrying capacity. Bridge No. 14 crosses Eno Creek approximately 6.4 km (4.0 mi) downstream of its origin in northern Orange County. Eno Creek is part of the Neuse River Basin and flows south for 0.4 km (0.25 mi) into Orange Lake, which is part of the City of Hillsborough's water supply system. Orange Lake discharges south at the East Fork which empties into the Eno River approximately 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south of the lake dam. The stream was approximately 5.5 m (18 ft) in width below the existing bridge during the time of a site visit by the NCDOT staff biologist. The depth varied from approximately 30 cm (1 foot) to 76 cm (2.5 feet). Its flow was slow below the bridge. The water was turbid. The substrate was clay and mud below the existing bridge. Classifications are assigned to waters of the State of North Carolina based on the existing or contemplated best usage of various streams or segments of streams in the basin (NCDNRCD 1993). East Fork is Class WS-II NSW, indicating waters protected as water supplies which are generally in predominantly undeveloped watersheds, and a supplemental classification for nutrient sensitive waters which require limitations on nutrient inputs. The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) report lists one discharger (Geophex, LTD / Phelps Store) within four miles upstream of the proposed crossing. As mentioned above, waters within the proposed project area are designated as WS-II waters. Eno Creek lies in a proposed North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission critical habitat for the Eno River and its tributaries. Five State listed mussel species [yellow lampmussel (Lamp s& carioca), squawfoot (, trophitus undulatus), Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), green floater (Lzai" subyiridis), and triangle floater (Alasmidonta undulata)] are known within the critical habitat area. The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) addresses long term trends in water quality at fixed monitoring sites by the sampling for benthic macroinvertebrates. Certain organisms are sensitive to very subtile changes in water quality. Good water quality is associated with high taxa richness (the number of different types of organisms) and the presence of many intolerant species. Water quality degradation gradually eliminates the more sensitive species and leads to a community structure quite different from that in an unstressed waterbody. The Eno River at the SR 1336 bridge crossing, approximately 4.0 km (2.5 mi) downstream of the project bridge, was sampled (July 1991) by BMAN and given a bioclassification rating of Good. Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad category of "Waters of the United States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3, in accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of 13 Engineers (COE). Surface waters and wetlands will be impacted by project construction. Approximately 0.01 hectare (0.03 acre) of Palustrine forested broad-leaved deciduous wetlands (see Cowardin et al. 1979) will be impacted (filled) with recommended Alternate 2. Wetland communities were identified using the criteria specified in the 1987 "US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual." For an area to be considered a "wetland," the following three specifications must be met: 1) presence of - hydric soils (low soil chroma values), 2) presence of hydrophytic vegetation, and 3) evidence of hydrology at or near the soil surface for a portion (5 percent or greater duration) of the growing season. Wetland field indicators present included: hydrophytic plants and low-chroma color soils. Compensatory mitigation is not required under a Nationwide permit. Erosion and sedimentation control measures will be strictly enforced during construction activities to minimize unnecessary impacts to stream and wetland ecosystems. High Quality Waters Best Management Practices will also be implemented. Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (1978, 1979, 1982, and 1988 Amendments). The following federally protected species are listed as of August 23, 1996, for Orange County by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Federally Listed Species for Orange County Scientific Name Common Name Status Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E Echinacea laevigata Smooth coneflower E Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Isotri a medeoloides small-whorled pogonia T Note: "E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range). "T" denotes Threatened (a species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range). A brief description of these species characteristics and habitat requirements is provided below, along with the biological conclusion which addresses the potential impacts to these species from the proposed project. The red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) was listed on October 13, 1970. This federally Endangered woodpecker is found in scattered locations throughout the 14 southeast. The bird measures 18 to 20 cm (7.1 to 7.9 in) long with a wing span ranging from 35 to 38 cm (13.8 to 15 in). The adult red-cockaded woodpecker's (RCW) plumage is entirely black and white except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in the male. The back is black and white with horizontal stripes, and the breast and underside are white with streaked flanks. There is a large white cheek patch surrounded by the black cap, nape and throat. RCW's use open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine (Pi= palustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand must contain at least 50% pine. These birds nest exclusively in trees that are over 60 years old and are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age. The foraging area of the RCW can be as large as 202 ha (500 ac), and this acreage must be contiguous with suitable nesting sites. These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in trees that are infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are located in colonies from 3.6 to 30 m (12 to 100 ft) above the ground and average 9.1 to 15.2 m (30 to 50 ft) high. They can be identified by a large incrustation of running sap that surrounds the tree, which is referred to as "candle-sticking." This is arguably used as a defense against possible predators. A clan of woodpeckers usually consists of one breeding pair and the offspring from previous years. The eggs are laid in April, May and June and hatch 38 days later. Clutch size from 3-5 eggs. All members of the clan share in raising the young. RCW's feed mainly on insects but may feed on seasonal wild fruits. No suitable habitat exists along the bridge replacement alternative. Also, a review of North Carolina Natural Heritage Program data revealed no records of this species in the subject project study area. It can be concluded that project construction will have no impact on the red-cockaded woodpecker. The Endangered smooth coneflower chinacea laevigata) was listed on October 8, 1992. Smooth coneflower is currently known from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The habitat of smooth coneflower is open woods, cedar barrens, roadsides, clearcuts, dry limestone bluffs and powerline ROW's, usually on magnesium- and calcium-rich soils associated with gabbro in North Carolina. Optimal sites are characterized by abundant sunlight and little competition in the herb layer. The smooth coneflower is a rhizomatous perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall from a vertical root stock. The stems are smooth with few leaves. The rays of the flower are light pink to purplish, usually drooping, and the flower heads are usually solitary. Flowering occurs from May through July. The disturbed roadside margins, powerline right-of-way and old field along the project offers suitable habitat for this species. Surveys along these habitats were conducted on July 19, 1995, during its flowering season. No plants were observed. A review of N.C. Natural Heritage Program data revealed no records of this species in the project study area. It can be concluded that construction of this project will not impact this species. The Endangered Michaux's sumac (Ehm michauxii) was listed on September 28, 1989. Michaux's sumac was known historically from the inner coastal plain and lower piedmont of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Thirty-five populations have been reported in North Carolina. This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. It is dependent on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It grows 15 only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight and it does not compete well with other species such as Japanese honeysuckle. Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub that grows 0.2 to 1.0 in (0.7 to 3.3 ft) in height. The narrowly winged or wingless rachis supports 9 to 13 sessile, oblong to oblong-lanceolate leaflets that are each 4 to 9 cm (1.6 to 3.5 in) long, 2 to 5 cm (0.8 to 2 in) wide, acute and acuminate. It bears small flowers in a terminal, erect, dense cluster. The flowers are greenish to white in color. Fruits, which develop from August to September on female plants, are a red densely short-pubescent drupe, 5 to 6 nun (0.20 to 0.24 in) across. The disturbed roadside margins, powerline right-of-way and old field along the project offers suitable habitat for this species. Surveys along these habitats were conducted on July 19, 1995. No plants were observed. A review of N.C. Natural Heritage Program data revealed no records of this species in the subject project study area. It can be concluded that construction of this project will not impact this species. The Threatened small-whorled pogonia (jsotria medeoloides) was listed on September 10, 1982. Small-whorled pogonia is a perennial orchid having long hairy roots and a hollow stem. Stems terminate is a whorl of five or six light green, elliptical leaves that are somewhat pointed. One or two light green flowers are produced at the end of the stem. Flowers of small-whorled pogonia have short sepals. The small-whorled pogonia grows in "second growth deciduous" or deciduous-coniferous forests, with an open canopy, open shrub layer and sparse herblayer. It prefers acidic soils. Flowering is inhibited in areas where there is relatively high shrub coverage or high sapling density and usually occurs from mid May to mid June. Suitable habitat exists along the project for this species. A plant by plant survey was conducted on August 2, 1996 by the NCDOT staff biologist. There is some second growth forest with patches of open canopy in the project area. However, no specimens of small-whorled pogonia were found. A review of N.C. Natural Heritage Program data revealed no records of this species in the subject project study area. It can be concluded that construction of this project will not impact this species. There are a total of eight federal species of concern (FSC) listed for Orange County (see table below). FSC are defined as species which may or may not be listed in the future (formerly C2 candidate species, or species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient information to support listing). 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 or Endangered. The North Carolina status of these FSC is also listed in the table below. Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program list of Rare Plant and Animal Species are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the N.C. Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979, administered and enforced by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, respectively. Species with state designations of Candidate (C), Significantly Rare (SR) and Watch List (W) are not protected under state laws, but there is evidence of 16 declining populations. These species are mentioned here for information purposes in the event that they become protected in the future. Federal Species of Concern Listed for Orange County Scientific Name Fusconaia masoni Toxolasma 1 is a Plagio chila columbian Monotropsis odorata ?iagyclops jeanneli palgi Lampsilis cariosa Lasmigona subvirdis Juglans cinerea N. C. Suitable Common Name Status Habitat Atlantic pigtoe T Yes Savannah lilliput T Yes A liverwort C No Sweet pinesap C Yes Carolina well diacyclops SR ? Yellow lampmussel T ? Green floater E ? Butternut W ? Note: Species represented in bold are protected by state law. "?" denotes that species not evaluated. No federally protected species were located in the subject project study area. Therefore, no impacts to federally protected species will result from project construction. The N.C. Natural Heritage Program has a record for sweet pinesap approximately three- quarters of a mile from the subject project study area. Sweet pinesap was not observed in the subject project study area. Section 404 impacts to wetlands will occur. 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 COE 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 33 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 cumulatively have a significant effect on the environment. However, final permit decisions are left to the discretionary authority of the COE. 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. Short term impacts to water quality can be anticipated from construction-related activities, which may increase sedimentation and turbidity. Because this project lies 17 within a proposed N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Critical Habitat Area for mussels, use of High Quality Water erosion control measures in addition to Best Management Practices (BMP's) for the protection of surface waters, will be strictly enforced at this crossing to ensure these populations receive no adverse impacts. In addition, erosion and sedimentation control standards in sensitive watersheds as designated by DEM in T15A:04B.0024 will be applied in Eno Creek for this project. Long term impacts to water resources are not expected as a result of proposed improvements. The new culverts will maintain the present flow to protect stream integrity. Increased runoff from roadway surfaces will be partially mitigated by providing for vegetated road shoulders and limited use of ditching wherever possible. Existing drainage patterns will be maintained, and since little, if any, excavation will be needed, groundwater resources should not be affected by the proposed bridge replacement. 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. The project is located in Orange County, which has been determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Section 40 CFR part 51 of the standards is not applicable, because the proposed project is located in an attainment area. This project is not anticipated to create any adverse effects on the air quality of this attainment area. The project will not significantly increase traffic volumes. Therefore, it will not have a significant impact on noise levels. Temporary noise increases may occur during construction. Orange County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program. This site is in a designated flood hazard zone and is included in the detailed flood study, having an established floodplain and floodway with corresponding water surface elevations. The established limits of the 100-year floodplain and floodway in the vicinity of the project are shown in Figure 4. There are no buildings in the vicinity with floor elevation below the 100-year flood level. The backwater from the proposed culvert will not have any adverse effect on the existing floodplain and floodway nor on the associated flood hazard. On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no serious adverse environmental effects will result from implementation of the project. ASM/asm 61 1''K!, , . 41 - 1501. 1 i 1504 apel till .. N ' O. 1503 o - 512 15 1368 \ ?y ., uN?w .9. 15 A $ ry 1 1368 1361 502 577 15 1371 !? 1511 1 : •ir 1501 157 . M r 6 •o 1371 ti? FPS .p .9 1356 . 1506 1510 y 5 ' 1361 10 1504 y Carr •4 0• ) 0 1355 1508 509 ? 1358 . P .8 '6 IT . P .1 : 1370 p IP 0, t u? 1.5 1357 O .i • 1506 6 1508 1363 8 1.9 i 1361 b 1354 1546 N McDade •s V. 1362 •3 q 1359 ! a 1353 1507 X545 9 1591 S 1361 9 Eno Ch. M 1545 b 1 1004 • 13d 1357 .7 g 1507 1341 352 it ,1547 .9 1350 J 1004 ,4 1343 Cedar ? 1352 1001 .? c o, 1 Grove _ o, 1004 BRIDGE NO. M 15 a 1349 1383 . Mt. Zion- 1351 ° T LAKE 1001 •? N ORANGE s 9 ?6 1323 - ,5 f 1343 r 1004 CID !3 D5 1336 h ,8 ?•' ;',Fairfield 1336 • •9 Ch. 2 1339 1338 .S STUDIED DETOUR ROUTE mw 1w mw mw mw mw - Kennedy a 1585 L .1 •I 7 1335 1584 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS PLANNING AND ENVIBONIMENTAL BRANCH ORANGE COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 14 ON SR 1352 OVER PRONG OF ENO CREEK TIP ID NO. B-3010 0 KILOMETERS 0.8 0 MILE 0.5 FIG. 1 L N 01 - all r i ? ??Aggy'p ? ?.. ?4 q B-3010 ORANGE COUNT' LOOKING EAST ON SR 1352 TOWARD BRIDGE NO. 14 LOOKING WEST ON SR 1352 TOWARD x? BRIDGE NO. 14 mir't; -A Jim FIEF( RE 3 ua ?? a *` t t B-3010 ORANGE COUNTY SIDE VIEW OF BRIDGE NO. 14 ??d J fZF3k3 n LIMIT OF 'STUDY d O u _ u East Fork Eno River --% N O rr 1 ?. 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN 'I ? II RM17X 1 U 11 11 II II II II 11 11 11 II I I II If it 11 11 11 ?I I I II` _ 1 I I 1352. 1l LIMIT OF ¦ \\ 1 s PROJECT SITE DETAILED Z` NllF13873 STUDY RM LIMIT OF )ETAILED STUDY i a FIGURE 4 ?s Tf?IT?? s? North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Betty Ray McCain, Secretary February 20, 1996 Nicholas L. Graf Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation 310 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442 Re: Replace Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 over Eno Creek, Orange County, B-3010, Federal Aid Project BRZ-1352(3), State Project 8.2500901, ER 96-8155 Dear Mr. Graf: Division of Archives and History Jeffrey J. Crow, Director 1E 1 FEB 2 2 1996 S E)IvtSIGN OF HIGHWAY Thank you for your letter of January 17, 1996, transmitting the historic structures survey report by Clay Griffith concerning the above project. The following property was determined not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places: Liner House (OR 826). This bungalow is an undistinguished example of a common house type. We do not concur with the report's finding that the following property is not eligible for the National Register: John Pymn Dark House (OR 839). This house appears to be an intact example of an important turn-of-the-century Orange County house type, and we believe it is eligible under Criterion C for architecture. Please provide us with additional information about the house's six-acre tract so that appropriate boundaries can be determined for the property. The report in general meets our office's guidelines and those of the Secretary of the Interior. 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. 109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2507 ATTACHMENT 1 Nicholas L. Graf February 20, 1996, Page 2 Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. Sincerely, v David Brook Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer DB:slw cc: . F. Vick B. Church Orange County Historic Preservation Commission e,,. Sr?dFo North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Betty Ray McCain, Secretary June 25, 1996 Nicholas L. Graf Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation 310 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442 Re: Bridge #14 on SR 1352 over Eno Creek, Orange County, B-3010, Federal Aid Project BRZ- 1352(3), State Project 8.2500901, ER 96-8155 Dear Mr. Graf: Division of Archives and History Jeffrey J. Crow, Director `JUN 2 7 1996 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS Thank you for your letter of June 10, 1996, forwarding additional information concerning the above project. We have reviewed the proposed boundaries for the John Pymn Dark House and believe they are appropriate for the National Register-eligible property. We found the verbal boundary justification and graphics to be very useful in our review. We hope similar graphics will be provided in future cases when historic boundaries are especially difficult to determine. 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. Si erely, David Brook Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer DB:slw? cc: All. F. Vick B. Church Orange County Historic Preservation Commission 109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 ATTACHMENT 2 Federal Aid R t3?? 13 2 TIP it t, -3oto County 0 RA,14C- CONCURRENCE FORM FOR ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS Brief Project Description ¢EPI.AGE bVADFE tJo- 14 VW SfL ?'??,2 oVE2 F-Wo Caxsey- On representatives of the ? North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FH VA) ? North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SI-20) Other reviewed the subject project and agreed there are no effects on the ;`iational Resister-listed property within the project's area of potential erect ands listed on the reverse. ? there are no effects on the National Register-eligible properties located within the project's area or potential eriect and listed on the reverse. there is an erect on the National Resister listed property/ properties within the project's area ofpotentiai effect. The property-properties and the a sect(s) are listed on the reverse. there is an erect on the National Register-eligible property/propertdes within the project's area of potential a ect. The property/properties and erect(s) are listed on the reverse. Siened:. T k?f L?- 1 / t ?t IRL the Divi 'on Historic Architectural Resources Section administrator, or other Federal Agency Representative, /SHPO State Historic Preservation Office Date S' (over) Daie ATTACHMENT 3 Federal Aid -rur $7(L.? i . TIP 9 1?, • 3°1o County ow?.aCrE ?rooerties within area of potential effect for which there is no effect. Indicate if property is ?National Register-listed (NR) or determined eligible (DE). P7?.AW VA r-w- tAotusE C D?? ?OC.?wtw?l- .jilt iNfi?.Jr, Net cN?/?,ravlr+latih?I lAk4wbil-w<e.1F- ?r i?a.??lew+c.,?- }pew rrvl x--iovt WitAt.Kem, G V- T? ?Y"* w4k"A 144, t 3-k, ?-µK?Y?K o4- tue, 6 r 0V ?f Mo rt, Fb lUv L.^ati 0( h+(/ Gu" . Ae'PGr pgfGK ? GovtSri?{- ..??14? J 1JN-PO iL {1n&' row.?wiLwtc.?l- uL4%"l- ?av ?9'ftzd. Properties within area of potential effect for which there is an effect. Indicate property status (NR or DE) and describe a erect. Reason(s) why effect is not adverse (if applicable). Initialed: NCDOT FH`VA SHPOG 310 North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Betty Ray McCain, Secretary . April 4, 1996 Nicholas L. Graf Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation 310 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442 Re: Replacement of Bridge 14 on SR 1352 over Eno Creek, Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1352(3), State Project 8.2500901, TIP B-3010, Orange County, ER 96-8498 Dear Mr. Graf: Division of Archives and History Jeffrey J. Crow, Director ??.?' E Y0 = APR f 1996 Thank you for your letter of March 7, 1996, transmitting the archaeological survey report by Megan O'Connell of the North Carolina Department of Transportation concerning the above project. Although we did not recommend an archaeological survey for this bridge replacement project, the report appears to meet our guidelines and those of the Secretary of the Interior. The survey located no archaeological resources within the area of potential effect and we do not recommend any additional investigation for this project as proposed. 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. Sir L erely, . i, , Al w I A') David Brook Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer DB:sIw? cc: H. F. Vick T. Padgett M. O'Connell ATTACHMENT 4 109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 'tDv r. •r_ i_.....wniwtr+hv Xe__-r.-J ga'fC// I _. sr,.....Iw?r/.ie. /'i L. /n Nsrrr? t1 t ?re,?e /7 ?? ? Q / I ?m :.cy Praoaz,a l?.e+a ttss• ?N?E ???? ?Ierrr SCr! 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INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ".'COMMENTS: RECEIVED APR 2 51995; ENVIRONMENTAL S CIENCES RRA hlrH ?? S STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GmmoR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 April 20, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor R. SAMUEL HUNT I II SECRETARY FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Replacement of Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 over Eno Creek, Orange County, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1352(3), State Project No. 8.2500901, TIP No. B-3010 Attached for your review and comments are the Scoping sheets for the subject project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby enable us to better implement the project. A Scoping meeting for this project is scheduled for May 24, 1995 at 9:30 a.m. in the Planning and Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 434). You may provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date. Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any questions about the meeting or the Scoping sheets, please call Wayne Fedora, P. E., Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842. WF/plr QNAO` Attachment 3 4 BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET TIP PROJECT: B-3010 DIVISION: SEVEN F. A. PROJECT: BRZ-1352(3) COUNTY: ORANGE STATE PROJECT: 8.2500901 ROUTE: SR 1352 PROJECT PURPOSE: Replace Obsolete Bridge DESCRIPTION: Replace Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 over Prong of Eno Creek in Johnston County PROJECT USGS QUAD SHEET: Cedar Grove TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ................................ $ 200:000 TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ................................ $ 15,000 PRIOR YEARS COST ..................................... $ TIP TOTAL COST ....................................... S 215,000 CURRENT ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST .................. $ ,000 CURRENT ESTIMATED RIGHT OF WAY COST (T.I.P.)......... $ ,000 CURRENT TOTAL COST ESTIMATE .......................... $ ,000 WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY, DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X IF YES, BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT: (S) M TRAFFIC: CURRENT VPD; DESIGN YEAR VPD TTST % DT % PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION: -METER ( -FOOT) TRAVELWAY PLUS METER ( -FOOT) SHOULDERS ( . -METER/ -FOOT IF GUARDRAIL IS USED) EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 11.0 Meters WIDTH 6.1 Meters 36 Feet 20.1 Feet PROPOSED STRUCTURE: LENGTH: Meters WIDTH: Meters Feet Feet COMMENTS: PREPARED BY:, Wayne Fedora, P.E. DATE 04/17/95 an ` G II ' 1S r Cache scmeY Grove m 1 a Efland T E- F...? i11$borougq ORANGE? ' Pace O 3 co y 150 150 ;; Chapel hill m ? 1 4 ry 1368 O: 1503 `Q 3 512 rs 15 \ wo..m..l inter unfnsaty- -• .9 _ -'ae Is 1 1368 c? 3r 1361 ?N 1502 ti 1577 y? .4 \ w 15 u? _ 1371 1 '? 1501 1576 h 0 6 r? 1511 1371 .9 PS 5 1506 10 B •0 1356 .$ '4 1504 , ? 1510 y 1361 Carr 4 is . .4 1355 1508 1509 . / 1358 ;0 .S .8 w ' 1370 t C= vl 1.5 1357 2 1506 1508 1363 8 6 7.9 i 1361 b 1354 N 1546 McDade ? 4 1362 • 9 1 59 ! A 1353 9 1507 1 p, 11545 ! 591 N S 1361 Eno Ch C 1 1004 9 13615 . _ 1545 1357 .7 3 1507 1341 .9 1350 1004 352 ,1 547 .7 1343 Cedar 1352 ,A 1001 :0 a Grove a BRIDGE' 4 ,004 83 1 15 1349 13 Mt. Zion ? 1351 ? -? LAKE Ch. 1001 ORANGE s q ?T 1323 ? •5 c• t 1341 ' Kennedy .5 1343 ry 1332 O ?? ? a 1585 r 1004 _ 1 < 1 • I ? , 1.7 1335 1584 CO 1 3 34 .9 v 1405 ! h 1336 1.1 8 43 h .g r' Fairfield 1336 •9 Ch. 1342 1339 1338 .8 banon ?• STUDIED DETOUR ROUTE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH BRIDGE NO. 14 ON SR 1352 OVER PRONG OF ENO CREEK T.I.P. NO. B-3010 FIG. 1 0 meters 30.5 0 feet 100 X I V n c-. Y 700 i' ? II J wa• `.yam- ? \Mci)ade\ 717 • - n. if \.\ W 2 . x 725 j/, -\ ,ry (L?,?J?- -- - ° 1 = '? .'/ / •?\ ° `nom I 70L?p O \AycockSch'?., \ - i ? ??-- ?? ?G ._ - --'Water'VO rte' 1 ?-`' ?o '? . _ = j '?--?• . -? Tank \ ? / J': - 650 t _ es Chapel C/ ?\ r ' ~ v 40 r xl a \ ?J . 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INVESTIGATE AND REPORT COMMENTS: REcav'sD 319Y5 EN VtRpiv u?,vr C /?NCF? Gy E % d,4 STATE 4 m uh JAMES B. HUNT JR GOVERNOR June 29, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 Mr. Eric Galamb DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor Wayne Fedora, P. E. Planning and Environmental Branch R. SAMUEL HUNT III SECRETARY Scoping Meeting for Replacement of Bridge No. 14 over Prong on Eno Creek over Sr 1352, Orange County, B-3010 The Planning and Environmental Branch held a scoping meeting on May 24, 1995 to initiate the subject project. Attached is a list of those attending. The participants discussed two methods of replacement: Alternate #1 - Replace at existing location with road closure. Traffic will be maintained on the existing roads as shown in Figure 1. Alternate #2 - place new structure to the North of the existing bridge with new alignment. The replacement structure will be a three-barrel box culvert. The dimensions of the barrels will be 3.7 m X 3.0 m (12 ft X 10 ft). The estimated construction cost for Alternate #1 will be $350,000 and for Alternate #2 the estimated cost will be $525,000. The Roadway Design Engineer proposes to raise the grade on SR 1352. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) recommends an archaeological survey if a new alignment is to be used. A historic architectural survey will be needed to see if the Darke House and an existing outbuilding is in the area of potential effect. The Division of Environmental Management classifies Eno Creek as --II watershed with nutrient sensitive waters. Eno Creek requires high quality erosion control measures. The Division Seven Construction Engineer has indicated a preference for maintaining traffic on the existing bridge and constructing the new structure to the north of the existing alignment. NO, June 29, 1995 Page 2 There are currently eight school bus crossings at the bridge each school day. The Transportation Director for Orange County prefers maintaining traffic on SR 1352. The current project schedule includes right-of-way beginning April 1997, and Letting is scheduled for April 1998. WF/wp Attachments Scoping Meeting Attendance Sheet for B-3010 Orange County Name Department Wayne Fedora Planning & Environmental Greg Blakeney Planning & Environmental (T.E.A.) Wanda James Traffic Control Mack Bailey Structure Design Debbie Bevin State Historic Preservation Office Jerry Snead Hydraulics Ray Moore Structure Design Don Sellens Right-of-Way LeRoy Smith Roadway Design Derek Bradner Location & Surveys N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DAT - TRANSMITTAL SLIP . TO, - REF. NO. OR:ROOM, BLDG. Sit G ?,Nt F OM': REF. NO. OR ROOM, BLDG. - ACTION - ? NOTE AND FILE _ ? PER OUR CONVERSATION ? NOTE AND RETURN TOME ?PERYOUR REQUEST ? RETURN. WITH MORE DETAILS ? FOR YOUR APPROVAL ? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ':.?-: PLEASE ANSWER. ,. .? FOR YOUR. COMMENTS -? PREPARE REPLY FOR -MY SIGNATURE ? SIGNATURE ? TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ? INVESTIGATE AND REPORT COMMENTS: : :f i d ?TydiW. STA7pq r? nn ?r ww JAMES B. HUNT JR GOVERNOR July 5, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF 1PANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 Mr. Eric Galamb DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor Wayne Fedora, P. E. Planning and Environmental Branch R. SAMUEL HUNT III SECRETARY Scoping Meeting for Replacement of Bridge No. 14 over Prong on Eno Creek over SR 1352, Orange County, B-3010 The Planning and Environmental Branch held a scoping meeting on May 24, 1995 to initiate the subject project. Attached is a list of those attending. The participants discussed two methods of replacement: Alternate #1 - Replace at existing location with road closure. Traffic will be maintained on the existing roads as shown in Figure 1. Alternate #2 - place new structure to the north of the existing bridge with new alignment. The replacement structure will be a three-barrel box culvert. The dimensions of the barrels will be 3.7 m X 3.0 m (12 ft X 10 ft). The estimated construction cost for Alternate #1 is $350,000 and for Alternate #2 the estimated cost is $525,000. The Roadway Design Engineer proposes to raise the grade on SR 1352. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) recommends an archaeological survey if a new alignment is to be used. A historic architectural survey will be needed to see if the Darke House and an existing outbuilding is in the area of potential effect. The Division of Environmental Management classifies Eno Creek as WS-II nutrient sensitive waters. Eno Creek requires High Quality Waters erosion control measures. The Division Seven Engineer has indicated a preference for maintaining traffic on the existing bridge and constructing the new structure to the north of the existing alignment. 204?i July 5, 1995 Page 2 There are currently eight school bus crossings at the bridge each school day. The Transportation Director for Orange County prefers maintaining traffic on SR 1352. The current project schedule includes right-of-way beginning April 1997, and Letting is scheduled for April 1998. WF/wp Attachments w Scoping Meeting Attendance Sheet for B-3010 Orange County Name Department Wayne Fedora Planning & Environmental Greg Blakeney Planning & Environmental (T.E.A.) Wanda James Traffic Control Mack Bailey Structure Design Debbie Bevin State Historic Preservation Office Jerry Snead Hydraulics Ray Moore Structure Design Don Sellens Right-of-Way LeRoy Smith Roadway Design Derek Bradner Location & Surveys BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET TIP PROJECT: B-3010 F. A. PROJECT: BRZ-1352(3) STATE PROJECT: 8.2500901 DIVISION: SEVEN COUNTY: ORANGE ROUTE: SR 1352 PROJECT PURPOSE: Replace Obsolete Bridge DESCRIPTION: Replace Bridge No. 14 on SR 1352 over Prong of Eno Creek in Orange County PROJECT USGS QUAD SHEET: Cedar Grove TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ............................. $ 200,000 TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST..... $ _15,000 PRIOR YEARS COST .................................•. $ TIP TOTAL COST .................................... $ 215,000 Alternate #1: CURRENT ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST ............... $ 350,000 CURRENT ESTIMATED RIGHT OF WAY COST (T.I.P.)...... $ 15,000 CURRENT TOTAL COST ESTIMATE ....................... $ 365,000 Alternate #2: CURRENT ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST ............... $ 525,000 CURRENT ESTIMATED RIGHT OF WAY COST (T.I.P.)...... $ 15,000 CURRENT TOTAL COST ESTIMATE ....................... $ 540,000 WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY, DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X IF YES, BY WHOM AND WHAT AMOUNT: ($) , (%) TRAFFIC: CURRENT 1000 VPD; DESIGN YEAR 2100 VPD TTST 1% DT 2% PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION: 7.2-METER (24-FOOT) TRAVELWAY PLUS 1.8-METER (6-FOOT) SHOULDERS (2.7-METER/9-FOOT IF GUARDRAIL IS USED) EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 11.0 Meters WIDTH 6.1 Meters 36.0 Feet 20.1 Feet PROPOSED STRUCTURE: A THREE-BARRELL CULVERT @ 3.6 METERS x 3.0 METERS (12 FT. x 10 FT.) COMMENTS: PREPARED BY: Wayne Fedora, P.E. DATE 06/28/95 r I ? )) ? 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