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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality A&4 -
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor C) E H N 1?
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 12, 1997
Pitt County
DWQProject #971023
TIP No. B-3016
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Frank Vick:
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to
fill in 1.0 acres-of wetlands or waters for the purpose of bridge replacement at Tar River Overflow,
as you described in your application dated November 14, 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. 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
except as modified below. 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) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. DOT shall follow guidance provided by DWQ in our 27 May 1997 letter for minimizing
damage to aquatic resources until a final policy is developed in conjunction with DOT.
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 Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
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?Pr ston Howar , Jr. P.E.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
November 14, 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTN.: Mr. Michael D. Smith, P.W.S.
Assistant Branch Chief
Dear Sir:

Subject: Pitt County, Replacement of Bridge No. 127 over the Tar River Overflow
on SR 1565, Federal Project No. BRSTP-1565(2), State Project
No. 8.2220801, T.I.P. No. B-3016.
Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above referenced
project. Bridge No. 127 will be replaced with a bridge approximately 156 meters (512
feet) in length and 9.1 meters (30 feet) in width at approximately the same location and
elevation as the existing bridge. Traffic will be maintained during construction using a
temporary on-site detour approximately 15 meters (50 feet) west of the existing bridge.
Construction of the proposed project will result in approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) of
permanent impact and 2 hectares (5 acres) of temporary impact to jurisdictional wetland
communities. Trees along the temporary detour route will be cut at their base and the
areas affected by fill will be covered with filter fabric to minimize the effects to wetlands.
After construction, the approach fills will be removed and revegetated with native tree
species.
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 Appendix A (B-23). The provisions of Section 330.4 and
Appendix A (C) of these regulations will be followed in the construction of the project.
GARLAND B. GARRETi' J R.
S ECRETARY

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We anticipate a 401 General Certification will apply to this project, and are providing one
copy of the CE document to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their review.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Ms. Alice N. Gordon
at 733-7844 Ext. 307.
Sincerely,
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H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Mr. David Lekson, Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E. Program Development Branch
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design Unit
Mr. C. E. Lassiter, P.E., Division 2 Engineer
Mr. Jeff Ingham, P & E Project Planning Engineer
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Pitt County
Bridge No. 127 on SR 1565
Over Tar River Overflow
Federal Project BRSTP-1565(2)
State Project 8.2220801
TIP # B-3016
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
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Planning and Environmental Branch
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Pitt County
Bridge No. 127 on SR 1565
Over Tar River Overflow
Federal Project BRSTP-1565(2)
State Project 8.2220801
TIP # B-3016
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
April 1997
Documentation Prepared in
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Pitt County
Bridge No. 127 on SR 1565
. Over Tar River Overflow
Federal.Project BRSTP-1565(2)
State Project 8:2220801
TIP # B-3016
Bridge No. 127 is located in Pitt County on SR 1565 crossing over the Tar River
Overflow. It is programmed in the 1997-2003 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) as a bridge replacement project. This project is part of the Federal Aid Bridge
Replacement Program and has been classified as a "Categorical Exclusion". No
substantial environmental impacts are expected.
1. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 127 will be replaced as recommended in Alternate 2 with a bridge
approximately 156 meters (512 feet) in length and 9.1 meters (30 feet) in width at
approximately the same location and roadway elevation as the existing bridge. Traffic
will be maintained during construction using a temporary on-site detour approximately
15 meters (50 feet) west of the existing bridge.
The new bridge will provide two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes with 1.0 meter (3 foot)
Shoulders. The approaches will include two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes and 2.4 meter
(8 loot) shoulders. The shoulder will widen to 3.3 meters (I 1 feet) where guardrail is
required. Approach work for the temporary detour will require approximately
460 meters (1500 feet) of approach fill through wetlands. Based on preliminary design
work, the design speed for the permanent alignment will be 100 knl/h (60 nlph).
The estimated cost of the project is $ 2,261,000 including $ 2,250,000 in
construction costs and $ 11,000 in right of way costs. Tile estimated cost shown ill tile
1997-2003 TII' is $ 1,280,000.
11. SUMMARY OF PROJECT COMMITMENTS
All standard procedures and measures will be implemented to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts. All practical Best Management Practices (BMP's) including
High Quality Soil and Erosion Control Measures will be included and properly
maintained during project construction.
Trees along the temporary detour route will be cut at their base and the areas
affected by fill will be covered with filter fabric to minimize the effects to wetlands.
After construction, the approach fills will be removed and revegetated with native tree
species.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 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."
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) Section 401
Water Quality General Certification will be obtained prior to issuance of the Section 404
permit.
Temporary and permanent impacts to wetlands will total approximately 2 hectares
(5.0 acres) and 0.4 hectares (1 acre) respectively. The following measures to minimize
these impacts will be implemented to the extent possible: decreasing the footprint of the
proposed project through the reduction of ROW widths and fill slopes; installation of
temporary silt fences, earth berms, and temporary ground cover during construction;
strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control BMP's for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands; reduction of clearing and grubbing activity in and adjacent
to water bodies.
III. ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS
NCDOT does not anticipate any design exceptions will be likely.
IV. EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 1565 is classified as a Rural Major Collector in the Statewide Functional
Classification System. Traffic volume is currently 2900 vehicles per day (VPD) and is
projected to be 4700 VPD in the year 2020. There is no posted speed limit on this section
of SR 1565. The road connects NC 33 and US 264 and serves local farm and recreational
traffic.
The existing bridge was completed in 1954. It is 156 meters (512 feet) long.
There are approximately 3.3 meters (11 feet) of vertical clearance between the bridge
deck and streambed. The two travel lanes provide 6.1 meters (20 feet) of bridge roadway
width.
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According to Bridge Maintenance Unit records, the sufficiency rating of the
bridge is 29.4 out of a possible 100. Presently the bridge is posted 18 tons for single
vehicles and 26 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers.
The horizontal and vertical alignments of the roadway near the bridge are both
very good. The pavement width on the approaches to the bridge is 5.5 meters (18 feet).
Shoulders on the approaches to the bridge are approximately 2.4 meters (8 feet) wide.
The Traffic Engineering Branch indicates that one accident has been reported
within the last three years in the vicinity of the project.
There are no school busses crossing over the studied bridge.
V. PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES
There are two "build" options considered in this document. Each replaces the
bridge on the existing alignment with a design speed of 100 km/h (60 mph). They are as
follows:
Alternate 1 replaces the existing bridge at the same location and roadway
elevation with a new bridge approximately 156 meters (512 feet) in length. Traffic would
be detoured along surrounding roads during construction.
Alternate 2 (Recommended) replaces the existing bridge at the same location and
roadway elevation with a new bridge approximately 156 meters (512 feet) in length.
Traffic would be maintained during construction using a temporary on-site detour to the
west of the existing bridge.
Relocation on new alignment to the east or west was not considered as it would
worsen the horizontal alignment and create substantial permanent wetland impacts.
"Do-nothin g" is not practical, requiring the eventual closing of the road as the
existing bridge completely deteriorates. Reliabilitation of the existing deteriorating
bridge is neither practical nor economical.
VI. ESTIMATED COST
COMPONENT ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2
(Recommended)
New Bridge Structure $ 861,900 $ 861,900
Bridge Removal 76,000 76,000
Roadway & Approaches 165,700 165,700
Temporary Detour 0 388,000
Mobilization & Miscellaneous 331,400 441,900
Engineering & Contingencies 215,000 316,500

Total Construction $ 1,650,000 $ 2,250,000
Right of Way $ 7,000 $ 11,000
Total Cost $ 1,657,000 $ 2,261,000
VII. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
Bridge No. 127 will be replaced as recommended in Alternate 2 with a bridge
approximately 156 meters (512 feet) in length at the same location and roadway elevation
as the existing bridge. Traffic will be maintained during construction using a temporary
on-site detour approximately 15 meters (50 feet) west of the existing bridge. The
temporary detour alignment will require 3 @ 1500 millimeter (60 inch) pipes to address
hydraulic concerns. The pipes are designed to handle a minor storm event while the full
bridge length is required for a major storm.
The new bridge will provide two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes with 1.0 meter (3 foot)
shoulders. The roadway approaches will include two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes and 2.4
meter (8 foot) shoulders. The shoulder will widen to 3.3 meters (1 I feet) where guardrail
is required. The elevation of the new bridge and approaches will be approximately the
same as the current alignment. Approach work for the permanent alignment will extend
approximately 30 meters (100 feet) from each end of the bridge. Based on preliminary
design work, the design speed for the permanent alignment will be 100 km/h (60 mph).
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Approach work for the temporary on site detour will require approximately
460 meters (1500 feet) of approach fill through wetlands. The detour will require 3 @
1500 millimeter (60 inch) pipes with a roadway grade approximately 1 meter (3 feet)
below the existing road grade. The detour will provide two 3.0 meter (10 foot) lanes and
2.4 meter (8 foot) shoulders. The design speed on the detour alignment will be
approximately 80 km/h (50 mph).
Alternates 1 and 2 both propose to replace the existing structure with a bridge at
approximately the same location and roadway elevation. Local farmers have indicated
that closing the road for the length of time required to replace the bridge would have
serious negative effects on their ability to transport their equipment and their harvests.
Detouring traffic off site at this location would require motorists to travel to either
Washington in Beaufort County or to Greenville in Pitt County. The shortest detour
route requires an average of approximately 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) of additional
travel. Road user analysis indicates that vehicles routinely using SR 1565 would
experience a travel cost increase of approximately $ 2,300,000. This cost is based on
2900 vehicles per day traveling as much as 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) out of their way for
a seven month construction period. Comparing this user cost to the $ 604,000 cost of
maintaining traffic on site results in a benefit-cost ratio of approximately 3.8. Therefore,
from a road user analysis perspective, maintenance of traffic has an inherent economical
advantage.
The division engineer reconlnlends maintenance of traffic on site (Alternate 2).
Both Alternates 1 and 2 would have perinailent impacts oil 0.4 hectares (I acre) of
wetlands. Alternate 2 will temporarily impact an additional 2.0 hectares (5 acres) of
wetlands. File temporary wetland impacts associated with Alternate 2 Will be ininiinized
by measures stated in the project commitments. The temporary wetland Impacts in
Alternate 2 were judged to be-less severe than the negative effects on the community
caused by road closure. NCDOT reconlnlends Alternate 2 because it is the 111OSt
economical alternate and has the least negative iillpacts to the SUrroLinding coininunity.
VII1. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. GENERAL
This project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of the
existing inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
This project is considered to be a "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope
and insignificant environmental consequences.
This bridge replacement will not have a substantial adverse effect on the quality
of the human or natural environment by implementing the environmental commitments
listed in Section II of this document in addition to use of current NCDOT standards and
specifications.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning
regulation. No change in land use is expected to result from construction of this project.
There are no hazardous waste impacts.
No adverse effect on families or communities is anticipated. There will be no
relocatees. 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 that will be adversely affected
by the project.
The proposed bridge replacement project will not raise the existing flood levels or
have any significant adverse effect on the existing floodplain.
An underground telephone line runs along the west side of the bridge and an aerial
power line runs along the east side of the bridge. Utility impacts are expected to be low.
13. AIR AND NOISE
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 Pitt County, which has been determined to be in
compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CPR part 1 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 significant impact on noise levels. Temporary noise increases may occur during
construction.
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C. LAND USE & FARMLAND EFFECTS
The project is located in a wetland area bordering the Tar River and is subject to
flooding. There are no urbanized land uses in the project vicinity and none are
anticipated in the future.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their
representatives to consider the impacts of land acquisition and construction projects on
prime and important farmland soils. The area of the proposed project is void of
agricultural land uses and none are expected in the future.
D. HISTORICAL EFFECTS & ARCHAEOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Upon review of area photographs, aerial photographs, and cultural resources
databases, the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) has indicated that they "are
aware of no historic structures located in the immediate vicinity of the bridge." There is a
swing span metal truss bridge located just south of Bridge No. 127 at the Tar River which
may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but it is not within the
project's area of potential effect. They therefore recommend no historic architectural
surveys be conducted.
The State Office of Archaeology (SOA) knows of no archaeological sites within
the proposed project area. Based on present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any
archaeological resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of
Historic Places will be affected by the project constriction. Therefore, the SOA
recommends that no archaeological investigations be conducted.
E. NATURAL RESOURCES
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Soils
There is one soil map unit in the immediate project area. Swamp (Sw) is a poorly
drained or very poorly drained miscellaneous land type on flood plains, where it occurs in
slight depressions. It has slopes of less than 1 percent. The areas are commonly long and
narrow, and they range from 2 to 40 hectares (5 to 100 acres) or more in size. Flooding
for long periods occurs very frequently. In fact, water covers this land type throughout
most of the year. All the acreage is in bald cypress and black gum swamp and is not
placed in a woodland suitability group.
Swamp soils are classified as hydric soils because they are (a) saturated for a
significant period during the growing season; (b) frequently flooded for long periods of
time during the growing season; or (c) ponded for long or very long periods during the
growing season.
Waters Impacted and Characteristics
Water resources in the project area are located in the Tar-Pamlico River basin.
The only water resource in the project area is an overflow for the Tar River. The
overflow canal is approximately 4.6 meters (15 feet) wide and 0.6 meters (2 feet) deep.
The shallow canal running under the bridge allows for flow between the extensive
cypress-gum swamp located east and west of the bridge. The substrate in the canal
consists of muck and sand. The canal is heavily vegetated with bur-reed, false nettle, and
lizard's tail on the edges.
Best Usage Classification
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM). Any unnamed stream which is not named in the
schedule of stream classifications carries the same classification as that assigned to the
stream segment to which it is tributary. Since the overflow canal serves the flood plain of
the Tar River it holds the same classification. The DEM classification of the Tar River
(index no. 28-(99.5) is B NSW. Class B waters are suitable for primary recreation and
any usage specified by the "C" classification; Class C uses include aquatic life
propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture. The
supplemental classification NSW (Nutrient Sensitive Water), are waters which require
limitations on nutrient inputs. Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies
(WS-I or WS-II), nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 kilometers
(1.0 miles) of the project study area.
Water Quality
The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) is managed by the
DEM and is part of an ongoing ambient water quality monitoring program which
addresses long term trends in water quality. The program assesses water quality by
sampling for selected benthic macroinvertebrate organisms at fixed monitoring sites.
Macroinvertebrates are sensitive to very subtle changes in water quality; thus, the species
richness and overall biomass of these organisms are reflections of water quality. A
BMAN sampling site is located where SR 1565 crosses the Tar River approximately
0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) from the proposed bridge replacement. The bioclassification of
the stream at this point is good to fair.
Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted through
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Service (NPDES) program. Any discharger
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is required to register for a permit. There are no point source dischargers registered for
the project area.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Project construction may result in a number of impacts to water resources, such as:
• Increased sedimentation and siltation from construction and/or erosion.
• Changes in light incidence and water clarity due to increased sedimentation and
vegetation removal.
• Alteration of water levels and flows due to interruptions and\additions to surface and
ground water flow from construction.
• Changes in water temperature due to vegetation removal.
• Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff, construction and
toxic spills.
Recommendations:
• NCDOT Best Management Practices for protection of surface waters are
recommended and should be implemented prior to construction and maintained
throughout the life of the project.
• Non-point sediment sources should be identified and efforts made to control sediment
runoff.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Terrestrial Communities
Community descriptions are based on observations of the general vegetation in or
near the project ROW. One distinct terrestrial community was identified in the project
study area: maintained\disturbed.
Maintained\Disturbed Community
Maintained\disturbed lands are intensively managed where humans structures or
activities preclude natural plant succession. This project will impact the mowed roadside
when approaches are constructed on either side of the bridge.
Roadside shoulders, maintained by mowing, give rise to a rich assemblage of
herbaceous plants. Lawn grass is prevalent with some encroachment of ragweed, Queen
Anne's lace, and dandelion. Richardia, mugwort, and carpet-weed are also abundant.
The extensive cypress-gum swamp located east and west of SR 1565 provides
excellent habitat for a number of reptile, amphibian, mammal, and avian species. Many
of these species will utilize the maintained roadside for foraging, sunning, or as a corridor
between the swamp fragmented by the existing road. The cottonmouth, yellowbelly
slider, and southern cricket frog are common reptiles and amphibians likely to be found
along the roadside edge. Mammals associated with ecotones are least shrew, southern
short-tailed shrew, hispid cottonrat, and eastern cottontail. Raccoon and Virginia
oppossum are frequently observed as "road kills" along roads bisecting densely forested
tracts.
Northern mockingbird, northern cardinal, common grackle, and turkey vulture
were observed in the project study area. In addition, eastern bluebird may utilize this
community by perching on telephone wires or fences overlooking the maintained
community where they forage for insects: The red-tailed hawk and American kestrel are
important predators known to forage in this community preying on mice, other rodents,
and song birds.
Cypress-Gum Swamp (Brownwater Subtype)
The proposed project crosses the lower Tar River Marshes and Swamps, a North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program Identified Priority Area. The biotic community is
classified as a Cypress-Gum Swamp (Brownwater Subtype). These palustrine systems
are usually flooded for long periods of time. In addition, they are usually high in pH,
nutrients, and mineral sediment.
Canopy vegetation is dominated by bald cypress and water tupelo. Also present,
but to a lesser extent are, black willow, swamp cottonwood, and water hickory. Carolina
ash is present in the understory. Forbs observed during the site visit include false nettle,
lizard tail, arrowleaf tearthumb, and crimson-eyed hibiscus.
The Cypress-Gum Swamp provides habitat for an assortment of birds and
mammals. Birds often associated with this community include yellow-rumped warbler,
hooded warbler, and common yellowthroat. Prothonotary warbler and northern parula
warblers are also common. White-throated sparrow, song sparrow, and northern cardinal
frequent the ecotone between the open roadside and the swamp. The barred owl and red
shouldered hawk are birds of prey commonly found in bottomlands and swamps.. The
barred owl preys on rodents, insects, small birds, frogs and sometimes fish.
Mammals which may frequent the cypress-gum swamp include cotton mouse,
golden mouse, and raccoon. Furthermore, white-tailed deer and gray squirrel may forage
in or along the edges of this community.
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Amphibians and reptiles are likely to be abundant in the cypress-gum swamp.
Spring peeper and southern leopard frog breed during the spring, however, the latter may
occasionally breed in the fall. Greater and lesser siren may occur in the weed choked
areas near the bridge. Redbellied water snake, banded water snake, and black swamp
snake may be present. Good habitat for snapping turtle and yellowbelly slider is also
present. The cottonmouth is likely, however none were observed during the site visit. It
is an important predator of fish, amphibians and other reptiles.
The Natural Heritage Program's database of rare species lists the golden-banded
skipper as having been collected in the lower Tar River Marshes and Swamps, in close
proximity to the proposed project. The golden-banded skipper has a North Carolina
Status of Significantly Rare (SR). This species is generally found in moist woods near
streams and ponds. The SR status is defined as "any species which has not been listed by
the Wildlife Resources Commission as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern, but
which exists in the state in small numbers and has been determined by the N.C. Natural
Heritage Program to need monitoring."
Aquatic Community
A variety of organisms utilize typical coastal plain stream communities. The
redfin pickerel prefers slow streams with submerged vegetation similar to those found in
the project vicinity. The redfin pickerel is known to leave the stream and enter a flooded
swamp to forage for fish, frogs, and amphibians in waters as shallow as 25-50 millimeter
(1-2 inches). A number of species of sunfish may also utilize the aquatic communities in
the project area. The mud sunfish, banded sunfish, redbreast sunfish, and bluegill are
common in the Tar-Pamlico drainage. These sunfish generally feed on scuds, crustaceans
and the larvae of aquatic insects. Other taxa could include yellow bullhead, golden
shiner, mosquitofish, and sawcheek darter.
Anadromous fish spend their lives in the ocean and enter coastal rivers in order to
spawn. Several anadromous fish species including American shad, alewife, and blueback
herring may utilize the shallow swamp forest as spawning habitat. The environmental
sensitivity base map of Pitt County designates the proposed project area as suitable for
anadromous fish spawning. The immediate project area, however, was surveyed by
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission representatives and determined not to
contain anadromous fish habitat.
Freshwater crustaceans and insects are usually abundant in the swamp waters.
Likely species include crayfish, freshwater shrimp, amphipods, and isopods. Aquatic
insects likely include predaceous diving beetles, back swimmers, and water scorpions.
Amphibians, in particular, are highly water dependent for completion of larval
stages in their life cycle. Some species are totally aquatic. Some water dependent
amphibians likely to occur in the project area are lesser siren and dwarf mudpuppy.
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Green frog and pickerel frog likely inhabit some of the grassy areas. Habitat for the
redbellied water snake and banded water snake occurs in the aquatic communities of the
project study area. Both species are known to feed on fish and amphibians. Yellow-
bellied sliders are frequently seen basking on logs in shallow weed choked waters.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Construction of the subject project will have various impacts on the biotic
resources described. Any construction related activities in or near these resources have
the potential to impact biological functions. This section qualifies and quantifies impacts
to the natural resources in terms of area impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary
and permanent impacts are considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative abundance of each
community present in the study area. Project construction will result in clearing and
degradation of portions of these communities. Table 1 summarizes potential quantitative
losses to these biotic communities, resulting from project construction. Estimated
impacts are derived using the entire proposed right-of-way . Usually, project construction
does not require the entire right of way; therefore, actual impacts may be considerably
less. The proposed ROW for Alternates 1 and 2 are listed below:
Alternate 1: 15.2 meters (50.0 feet) on each side of the existing bridge.
Alternate 2: 15.2 meters (50.0 feet) to the east of the existing bridge and 32.0 meters
(100 feet) to the west of the existing bridge.
TABLE 1. Estimated Impacts to Biotic Communities
Community Alternate 1 Alternate 2
Maintained\Disturbed <1.0(<l.0) <1.0 (<1.0)
Cypress-Gum Swamp 0.4(l.0) 2.4 (6.0)
Totals <1.4 (<2.0) <3.4 (<7.0)
Values cited are in hectares (acres)
Impacts to terrestrial communities will occur in the form of habitat reduction in
the process of filling, clearing, grading, and surfacing during constriction. Portions of
the maintained/disturbed roadside community will be completely destroyed during
construction, but will eventually re-establish after constriction has ended. This will
result in a temporary loss of habitat for small animals and predators that.utilize open
areas. The edges of other communities will be taken, thus reducing the total natural
habitat in the project area. The lower Tar River Marshes and Swamps represent excellent
examples of river bottomland communities which are becoming increasingly rare in
North Carolina. This area serves an important function as wildlife habitat and a corridor
for wildlife movement. Selection of Alternate 1 will impact less acreage than Alternate 2
(Table 1).
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The data in Table 1 predict only the direct taking of land and community types
during highway construction. There may be a number of indirect effects which could
occur. This damage could potentially include:
- soil compaction and root exposure and injury
- placing fill dirt over tree root systems
- spillage of harmful substances
- skinning of trees by machinery.
Precautions will be taken in order to avoid these potential impacts.
Extension of culverts and other in-stream activities are potential sources of serious
stream modifications. Even temporary fill into wetlands and extension pipes (Alternate 2)
can cause serious environmental impacts. Extreme care must be exercised during these
activities. It is anticipated that permanent and temporary impacts to aquatic communities
will occur from increased sedimentation and loss of habitat. Sedimentation covers
benthic organisms inhibiting their abilities to feed and obtain oxygen. Filter feeders may
be covered by the sedimentation, thus preventing their ability to feed. Increased sediment
loads and suspended particulates can lead to the smothering of fish eggs, reduced depth of
light penetration in the water column, reduction of dissolved oxygen, and alterations in
water temperature. Increased light penetration from removal of streamside vegetation
may also increase water temperatures. Warmer water contains less oxygen and results in
a reduction of aquatic life dependent on high oxygen concentrations. This area serves as
habitat for a number of aquatic organisms including an assortment of non-anadromous
species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Selection of Alternate 1 will result in impacts to
less aquatic community acreage than Alternate 2 (Table 1).
Increased sediment and pollution from highway construction activity and runoff
pollution after construction and widely recognized as factors that can seriously reduce
water quality. Aquatic organisms are generally extremely sensitive to these inputs.
Stringent employment of Best Management Practices will be used during the construction
phase of this project to lessen impacts to aquatic organisms.
JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
Waters of the United States
Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters of the
United States", as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part
328.3. Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those areas that are inundated or saturated
by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under
normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in
saturated conditions. Any action that proposes to place fill into these areas falls under the
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jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters
Potential wetland communities were evaluated using the criteria specified in the
1987 "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, including; saturated soils, stained leaf litter, oxidized rhizospheres, matted
vegetation, high water marks on trees, buttressed tree bases, and surface roots. The
cypress gum swamp is classified as a jurisdictional wetland. The wetlands have a
Cowardin Classification of PF06F. The designation PF06F denotes a palustrine,
forested, deciduous, semipermanently flooded wetland.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Waters of the United States
Approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) of the wetland will be impacted by project
construction if Alternate 1 is selected. If Alternate 2 is selected, approximately
0.4 hectares (1 acre) of wetlands would be permanently impacted and approximately
2.0 hectares (5 acres) of wetlands would be temporarily affected.
Highway and bridge construction impacts can affect the functions that wetlands
perform in an ecosystem. Wetlands influence regional water flow regimes by
intercepting and storing storm runoff which ultimately reduces the danger of flooding in
surrounding and downstream areas. Wetlands have been documented to remove organic
and inorganic nutrients and toxic materials from water that flows across them. The
presence of wetlands adjacent to roadways can act as filters to runoff pollutants and
toxins. Because of the wetland size and location, the lower Tar River Marshes and
Swamps are extremely important to water quality and flood control in the Tar River
basin.
Permits
Since the project is classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) a Nationwide
Permit 33 CFR 330.5 (a)(23) is likely to be applicable for proposed construction. This
permit authorizes any activities undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or
financed, in whole or in part, by another federal agency or department has determined
pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality regulation for implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work,
or discharge is Categorically Excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually nor cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment and the office of the Chief of Engineers has
been furnished notice of the agency's or department's application for the CE and concurs
with that determination.
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A Section 401 General Water Quality Certification is required for any activity
which may result in a discharge and for which a federal permit is required. State permits
are administered through the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
(DEHNR).
Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation
The Corps of Engineers (COE) has adopted through the Council on
Environmental Quality (CEQ) a wetland mitigation policy which embraces the concept of
"no net loss of wetlands" and sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and
maintain the chemical, biological, and physical integrity of Waters of the United States,
specifically wetlands. Mitigation of wetland impacts has been defined by the CEQ to
include: Avoiding impacts (to wetlands), minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts (40
CFR 1508.20). Each of these three aspects (avoidance, minimization and compensatory
mitigation) must be considered sequentially.
Avoidance mitigation examines all appropriate and practical possibilities of
averting impacts to Waters of the United States. According to a 1990 Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the COE,
in determining "appropriate and practical" measures to offset unavoidable impacts, such
measures should be appropriate to the scope and degree of those impacts and practical in
terms of cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes.
From a natural resource perspective, Alternate 1. is preferred because it affects less
wetland acreage than Alternate 2. Selection of Alternate 2 will result in permanent
impacts to approximately 0.4 hectares (1.0 acres) and temporary impacts to
approximately 2.0 hectares (5.0 acres) of Jurisdictional Wetlands. If Alternate 1 is
selected, an estimated 0.4 hectares (1.0 acres) of Jurisdictional Wetlands will be
impacted.
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practical steps to
reduce the adverse impacts to Waters of the United States. Implementation of these steps
will be required through project modifications and permit conditions.
Practical means to minimize impacts to surface waters and wetlands impacted by
the proposed project include:
Decreasing the footprint of the proposed project through the reduction of ROW
widths and fill slopes.
Installation of temporary silt fences, earth berms, and temporary ground cover
during construction.
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Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control BMP's for the protection
of surface waters and wetlands.
Reduction of clearing and grubbing activity in and adjacent to water bodies.
Compensatory mitigation is not normally considered until anticipated impacts to
Waters of the United States have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent
possible. It is recognized that "no net loss of wetlands" functions and values may not be
achieved in each and every permit action. Appropriate and practicable compensatory
mitigation is required for unavoidable adverse impacts which remain after all appropriate
and practicable minimization has been required. Compensatory actions often include
restoration, creation, and enhancement of Waters of the United States. Such actions
should be undertaken in areas adjacent to or contiguous to the discharge site.
Authorizations under Nationwide Permits usually do not require compensatory
mitigation according to the 1989 MOA between the EPA and the COE. Final decisions
concerning compensatory mitigation rests with the COE.
Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in the process of decline either due
to natural forces or their inability to coexist with humans. Federal law (under the
provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended) requires that any action,
likely to adversely affect a species classified as federally-protected, be subject to review
by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Other species may receive additional protection
under separate state laws.
Federally-Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T),
Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions
of section 7 and section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of
August 23, 1996 the FWS lists 4 federally-protected species for Pitt County. Table 2 lists
the protected species and their status.
Table 2. Federally-Protected Species for Pitt County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Elliptio steinstansana Tar spinymussel E
Picoides borealis red-cockaded woodpecker E
Naliaeetus leucocephalzrs bald eagle T
Trichechus manatus west indian manatee E
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a
significant portion of its range).
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Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) Endangered
Animal Family: Picidae
Date Listed: 13 October 1970
The adult red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has a plumage that is entirely black
and white except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in the male. The back of the
RCW is black and white with horizontal stripes. The breast and underside of this
woodpecker are white with streaked flanks. The RCW has a large white cheek patch
surrounded by the black cap, nape, and throat. The RCW uses open old growth stands of
southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested
stand must contain at least 50% pine, lack a thick understory, and be contiguous with other
stands to be appropriate habitat for the RCW. These birds nest exclusively in trees that are
> 60 years old and are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age. The foraging
range of the RCW is up to 200.0 hectares (500.0 acres). This acreage must be contiguous
with suitable nesting sites. These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and
usually in trees that are infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are
located in colonies from 3.6-30.3 meters (12-100 feet) above the ground and average 9.1-
15.7 meters (30-50 feet) high. They can be identified by a large encrustation of running
sap that surrounds the tree. The RCW lays its eggs in April, May, and June; the eggs hatch
approximately 38 days later.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
A survey to locate potential habitat for RCW was conducted during the site
investigation. Survey methodology involved walking the length of the project. Suitable
nesting habitat in the form of 60 years old pines that are contiguous with pine stands at
least 30 years of age do not occur within the project study area. Therefore suitable habitat
for RCW is not present. A review of the Natural Heritage Program data base of rare
species and unique habitats does not contain records of this species in the project study
area. Therefore, it can be concluded that project construction will not impact this species.
Haliaeelus leucocephalus (bald eagle) Threatened
Family: Accipitridae
Date Listed: 3/11/67
Adult bald eagles can be identified by their large white head and short white tail.
The body plumage is dark-brown to chocolate-brown in color. In flight bald eagles can be
identified by their flat wing soar.
Eagle nests are found in proximity to water (within 0.8 kilometers [0.5 miles]) with
a clear flight path to the water, in the largest living tree in an area, and having an open view
of the surrounding land. Human disturbance can cause an eagle to abandon otherwise
suitable habitat. The breeding season for the bald eagle begins in December or January.
Fish are the major food source for bald eagles. Other sources include coots, herons, and
wounded ducks. Food may be live or carrion.
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Biological Conclusion No Effect
A survey to locate potential habitat for bald eagle was conducted during the site
investigation. Survey methodology involved walking the length of the project. Suitable
nesting habitat in the form of large trees with a clear flight path to water is not present in
the project area. The absence of suitable nesting habitat does not preclude the possibility
that eagles may forage in the river, which is located less than 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles)
from the proposed project. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's database of
rare species and unique habitats was examined and there were no records of this species
in the project area. Project construction will not have an impact on foraging or nesting
opportunities for the bald eagle.
Elliptio steinstansana (Tar spiny mussel) Endangered
Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: 7/29/85
The Tar River spiny mussel is endemic to the Tar River drainage basin, from
Falkland in Pitt County to Spring Hope in Nash County. Populations of the Tar River
spiny mussel can be found in streams of the Tar River Drainage Basin and of the Swift
Creek Drainage Sub-Basin.
This mussel requires a stream with fast flowing, well oxygenated, circumneutral pH
water. The bottom is composed of uncompacted gravel and coarse sand. The water needs
to be relatively silt-free. It is known to rely on a species of freshwater fish to act as an
intermediate host for its larvae.
The Tar River spiny mussel is a very small mussel. This mussel is named for its
spines which project perpendicularly from the surface and curve slightly ventrally. As
many as 12 spines can be found on the shell which is generally smooth in texture. The
nacre is pinkish (anterior) and bluish-white (posterior).
Biological Conclusion No Effect
The overflow area of the Tar River does not meet the physical and chemical
requirements of the Tar River spiny mussel. Extensive surveys of the Tar River have
been conducted by NC Wildlife Resources biologists. The Tar River spiny mussel is
currently known to occur only in a one mile section of the river in Edgecombe County
and from Swift Creek in Vance county. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's
database of rare species and unique habitats was examined and there were no records of
this species in the project area. It can be concluded that project construction will not
impact the Tar River spiny mussel.
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Trichechus manatus (West Indian Manatee) Endangered
Family: Trichechidae
Date Listed: Endangered, March 11, 1967
The manatee is a large gray or brown aquatic mammal. Adults average about
3 meters (10 feet) long and weighing around 1000 pounds. The body of the manatee is
nearly hairless except for a muzzle covered with stiff "whiskers." The U.S. manatee
population was probably twice as abundant in the 1700's and early 1800's as at present.
Initial population decreases resulted from overharvesting for meat, oil, and leather.
Today, heavy mortality is attributed to accidental collisions with boats and barges, along
with loss of suitable habitat.
Manatees inhabit both salt and freshwater habitats of sufficient depth (greater than
1.5 meters [5 feet]). They may be encountered in canals, sluggish rivers, estuarine
beaches, and salt water bays. Observations of salt water populations indicate that they
may require freshwater for drinking purposes. Manatees also require warm water. When
water temperatures drop below 20 C, they begin to move into warmer water, often
forming large aggregations in natural springs and industrial outfalls during the winter.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
A review of the Natural Heritage Program data base of rare species and unique
habitats does not contain records of this species in the project study area. This species
typically inhabits more southern areas but has been observed on occasion in North
Carolina's coastal waters. There are currently two records for west Indian manatee in the
Tar River. The west Indian manatee has been observed in the Tar River near Washington
and as far inland as Greenville, Pitt County (Schwartz 1995). There is a possibility that
west Indian manatee could migrate up the Tar River to the vicinity of the proposed
project. However, the shallow waters of the Tar River overflow (proposed project area)
are not of sufficient depth (greater than 1.5 meter [5 feet]) to support the manatee.
Therefore, project construction will not impact the west Indian manatee.
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ATTACHMENTS

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
March 27, 1996
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge 127 on SR 1565 over Tar River
Overflow, Pitt County, B-3016, Federal Aid
Project BRSTP-1565(2), State Project .
8.2220801, ER 96-8364
Dear Mr. Graf:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
On March 26, 1996, Debbie Bevin of our staff met with North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above
project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and
archaeological surveys and resources along with our recommendations. NCDOT
provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of no historic structures
located in the immediate vicinity of the bridge. However, a swing span metal truss
bridge is located just south of Bridge #127 at the Tar River. We believe the swing
span bridge might be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. If it is
determined that the Tar River swing span bridge is within this project's area of
potential effect, we recommend that an archaeological historian with NCDOT
evaluate it for National Register eligibility and report the findings to us. No further
historic architectural survey is recommended.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction. We, therefore, recommend that
no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a Categorical
Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT addressed our
comments.
109 East Jones Street • Rateibh, North Carolina 27601-2807 Q3a
.1cholas L. Graf
3/27/96, Page 2

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
1
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Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: H. F. Vick
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T. Padgett
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETr JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
April 10, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Lab
FROM: Jeff Ingham
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: SR 1565, Pitt County, Replacement of Bridge No. 127
over Tar River Overflow, State Project 8.2220801,
F. A. Project BRSTP-1565(2), B-3016
A scoping meeting for the subject bridge was held in the Transportation Building on
March 26, 1996.
The following people were in attendance:
LeRoy Smith Roadway Design
Ray M°Intyre Program Development
Jerry Snead Hydraulics
Debbie Bevin State Historic Preservation Office
Ray Moore Structure Design
David Cox North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
Eric Galamb Division of Environmental Management
Steve Hall DPR/ Natural Heritage Program
Tyson Graves Traffic Control
Betty Yancey Right of Way
Ed Latham Division 2
Rick Shirley Division 2
Jeff Ingham Planning & Environmental
The following comments were either called in or given at the meeting:
Eric Galamb of DEM stated that this section of the Tar River is classified as
Class B waters and recommended that High Quality Water soil and erosion control
measures be implemented on the project. He stated that if an on-site detour is used, trees
should be cut at their base and the areas affected by fill should be covered with filter fabric
to minimize effects to the wetlands. After construction the approach fills should be pulled
up and revegetated with native tree species. He recommended that there be no weepholes
over the stream. He was in favor of replacing the bridge in place using road closure
during construction.
David Cox of the Wildlife Resources Commission also indicated his support for
replacing the bridge in place using road closure during construction.
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Debbie Bevin stated that no archaeological or architectural surveys would be
needed on this project.
Rick Shirley, Division Engineer for Division 2, recommended that the bridge be
replaced at the same location and roadway elevation as the existing bridge. He supported
road closure and detouring traffic along surrounding roads. He recommended that if the
road were to be closed, that construction be accomplished between July 1 and February 1
of the given year to minimize adverse impacts to local farmers. While recommending road
closure, he did suggest that an on-site temporary alignment be evaluated as an alternative
as a means to justify to local residents whichever alternate is chosen.
Jerry Snead of Hydraulics recommended that the existing bridge be replaced at the
same location and same roadway elevation with a bridge approximately 156 meters (512
feet) in length. He recommended that the road be closed during construction and traffic
detoured along surrounding roads, if at all possible. If a temporary on-site alignment is
used during construction, it will require 3 @ 1500 mm (60 inch) pipes with a roadway
grade approximately 1 meter (3 feet) below the existing road grade. He estimated that a
temporary detour would require approximately 460 meters (1500 feet) of approach fill
through wetlands.
Steve Hall of the National Heritage Program recommended road closure but
commented that he had more environmental concerns with the area downstream (east) of
the bridge. He recommended that if an on-site detour must be used, then it be to the
upstream (west) side of the bridge.
Roadway and Structure Design agreed with the division engineer and Hydraulics in
that the bridge be replaced in place.
DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATES
Alternate 1: Replace the bridge at the same location and roadway elevation with a new
bridge approximately 156 meters (512 feet) in length. Close the road and
detour traffic along surrounding roads.
Alternate 2: Replace the bridge at the same location and roadway elevation with a new
bridge approximately 156 meters (512 feet) in length. Maintain traffic
using a temporary on-site detour to the west of the existing bridge. This
detour will require 3 @ 1500 millimeter (60 inch) pipes with a roadway
grade approximately 1 meter (3 feet) below the existing road grade. This
detour will also require approximately 460 meters (1500 feet) of approach
fill through wetlands.
BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
TIP PROJECT
STATE PROJECT
B-3016
8.2220801
DATE: 4-9-96

DIVISION 2
COUNTY Pitt
F. A. PROJECT BRSTP-1565(2) ROUTE SR 1565
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BRIDGE
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X
STRUCTURES
EXISTING BRIDGE NO. 127
LENGTH 156 METERS; WIDTH 6.5 METERS
512 FEET 21.3 FEET
NEW STRUCTURE
LENGTH 156 METERS; WIDTH 9.1 METERS
512 FEET 30 FEET
COSTS
TIP ESTIMATE
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST .......................................
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST .......................................
TIP TOTAL COST ......................................
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
Expected to be completed by May 1996.
TRAFFIC
$ 1,200,000
+ $ 80,000
$ 1,280,000
Average Daily Traffic: (1996) 2900 VPD, (2020) 4700 VPD
3% Dual, 1% TTST, 10% DIR, 60% DHV
CLASSIFICATION: Rural Major Collector

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
February 21, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Lab
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Bridge No. 127 on SR 1565
in Pitt County over Tar River Overflow, B-3016
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 March 26, 1996 at 10:00 A. M. in the Planning and
Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 434). You may provide us with
your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process.
If there are any questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please
call Jeff Ingham, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7844 (Ext. 236).
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DATE: 2-21-96
TIP PROJECT B-3016 DIVISION 2

STATE PROJECT 8.2220801 COUNTY Pitt

F. A. PROJECT BRSTP-1565(2) ROUTE SR 1565
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: REPLACE OBSOLETE BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Replace Bridge No. 127 on SR 1565 over Tar River
overflow in Pitt County.
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? YES NO X
EXISTING LENGTH 156 METERS; WIDTH 6.5 METERS
STRUCTURE: 512 FEET 21.3 FEET
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST .... !, ................................. $ 1,200,000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ...................................... + $ 80,000
TIP TOTAL COST .................................... $ 1,280,000
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