20201093 Ver 1_401 Application_20200902

I I DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11,2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
✓ Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0 Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20201093 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required
G Fee received Reviewing Office*
✓ Fee needed-send electronic notification Mooresville Regional Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Donna Hood:eads\drhood
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
Replace Bridge No.132 on NC 73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek
1a.Who is the Primary Contact?*
NCDOT
lb.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
9/2/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Dutch Buffalo Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.395927 -80.416077
A. Processing Information U
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Cabarrus
Is this a NCDMS Project
✓ Yes G No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
6 Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
(7 Yes r No
(NCDOT only)T.I.P.or state project number:
B-5813

WBS#(?)
WBS No.45767.1.1
1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
I7 Section 404 Permit(wetlands,streams and waters,Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit(navigable waters,tidal waters,Rivers and Harbors Act)
lb.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
I7 Nationwide Permit(NWP)
r Regional General Permit(RGP)
r Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
s Yes r No
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 14-Linear transportation
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
Id.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
17 401 Water Quality Certification-Regular r 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
✓Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
✓ Individual Permit
le.Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: r Yes 6 No
For the record only for Corps Permit: r Yes R No
1f.Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
✓ Yes 0No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes r No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes rNo
Acceptance Letter Attachment
B-5813 DMS Acceptance Letter.pdf 457.56KB
I h.Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
✓ Yes GNo
1j.Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
✓ Yes f No
B. Applicant Information U
1d.Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner fJ Applicant(other than owner)
1e.Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
✓ Yes G No
2.Owner Information
2a.Name(s)on recorded deed:
N/A
2b.Deed book and page no.:
2c.Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
N/A
Address Line 2
aty State/Bovine/Pegion
Raleigh NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
27699 US

2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3.Applicant Information(if different from owner)
3a.Name:
NCDOT
3b.Business Name:
3c.Address
Street Address
1598 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
at), State/Ftovince/Ragion
Raleigh NC
Postal/Zip code Country
27699-1598 US
3d.Telephone Number: 3e.Fax Number:
[phone]
3f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
lb.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Mt.Pleasant
2. Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
2c.Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
(Sty State/Rovince/Region
Postal/Zip Code Country
3.Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Dutch Buffalo Creek
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050304
4. Project Description and History
4a.Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
Two lane,190',4 span,reinforced concrete bridge over Dutch Buffalo Creek.The bridge was constructed in 1920.The surrounding land use is agricultural,residential and fragmented
forest land.
4b.Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?*
r Yes G No r Unknown
4d.Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site.(for DWR)

4e.Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site.(for DWR)
4f.List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.0
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
362
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
NCDOT Bridge Management Unit records indicate Bridge No.132 has a sufficiency rating of 7.68 out of a possible 100 for a new structure.The bridge is considered structurally
deficient due to superstructure condition appraisal of 4 out of 9,a substructure condition appraisal of 4 out of 9,and a deck condition of 4 out of 9 according to Federal Highway
Administration(FHWA)standards,and is approaching the end of its useful life.The bridge also meets the criteria for functionally obsolete due to a deck geometry appraisal of 2 out of
9.Bridge No.132 carries 8,200 vehicles per day with 10,800 vehicles per day projected for the future.Components of both the concrete superstructure and substructure have
experienced an increasing degree of deterioration that can no longer be addressed by maintenance activities.The bridge is approaching the end of its useful life.Replacement of the
bridge will also result in safer traffic operations by providing a left turn lane to SR 2604(Dutch Rd).
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The existing 190',4 span bridge over Dutch Buffalo Creek on NC 73 is being replaced with a 2-span bridge with a span arrangement of 1 @85'and 1©123'(63"Girder).The bridge will
be super elevated at 4%with 12'travel lanes,4'shoulders and bridge railings on both sides of the travel lanes.The existing bridge will be removed,and the proposed bridge will be
placed about 50'upstream of the existing bridge alignment,keeping the existing bridge during construction as a detour bridge.The existing drainage patterns are being maintained in
the proposed condition.A proposed ditch will convey water in place of the existing channel(per directions from NCDOT)with a 9'base and 3:1 side slopes.All proposed ditches and the
channel change will flow towards and into Dutch Buffalo Creek.6"vertical PVC pipe slots at 5'centers line the low end of the super-elevated bridge to convey runoff and meet the
requirement of 4'allowable spread.These deck drains will not discharge directly above the stream.The abutments of the bridge are protected by class II Riprap to prevent future
erosion and stream migration.Standard road and bridge building equipment such as trucks,dozers,and cranes will be used.
4j.Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
B-5813 Final Permit Drawings.pdf 7.09MB
B-5813 Permit Application Cover Letter.pdf 280.34KB
5.Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
s Yes r No C Unknown
Comments:
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved G Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known): Nathan Howell
Agency/Consultant Company: Three Oaks Engineering
Other:
5d1.Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a.Is this a phased project?*
C Yes (cNo
Are any other NWP(s),regional general permit(s),or individual permits(s)used,or intended to be used,to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
1 Wetlands fJ Streams-tributaries r Buffers
1 Open Waters r Pond Construction
3.Stream Impacts
3a.Reason for impact(?) 3b.lmpact type* 3c.Type of impact* 3d.S.name* 3e.Stream Type* 3f.Type of 3g.S.width* 3h.Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*

S1 Temporary Construction Temporary Workpad/Causeway Dutch Buffalo Creek Perennial Both 21 142
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S2 Roadway Fill Permanent Fill UT to Dutch Buffalo Ck Perennial Both 7 220
Average(feet) (linear feet)
3i.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts:
220 142
3i.Total stream and ditch impacts:
362
3j.Comments:
Dewatering impacts are included in the temporary impacts for S1
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.Avoidance and Minimization
1a.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The new alignment shifts to the north to avoid taking two residences and a business on the south side of the road.The existing structure has two
mass concrete bents that control the edges of Dutch Buffalo Creek.These will be removed,and the new structure vdll not have bents at the water's
edge.The existing drainage patterns are being maintained in the proposed condition.A proposed ditch will convey water in place of the existing
channel with a 9'base and 3:1 side slopes.All proposed ditches and the channel change will flow towards and into the Dutch Buffalo Creek.6"vertical
PVC pipe slots at 5'centers line the low end of the super-elevated bridge to convey runoff and meet the requirement of 4'allowable spread.These
deck drains will not discharge directly above the stream.Rip Rap outlet pads will be utilized to dissipate the flow and minimize erosion.Special stilling
basins placed on both sides of Dutch Buffalo Creek will help minimize sediment from passing into the stream.
lb.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Best Management Practices will be adhered to.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a.Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S.or Waters of the State?
f• Yes (' No
2c.If yes,mitigation is required by(check all that apply):
r DWR fJ Corps
2d.If yes,which mitigation option(s)will be used for this project?
r-Mitigation bank fJ Payment to in-lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a.Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
s Yes r No
4b.Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet) 4c.If using stream mitigation,what is the stream temperature:
220 warm
4d.Buffer mitigation requested(DWR only): 4e.Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(square feet) (acres)
4f.Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 4g.Coastal(tidal)wetland mitigation requested:
(acres) (acres)
4h.Comments
L F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la.Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
(' Yes 6. No
If no,explain why:
2.Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*

✓ Yes r No
Comments:
LG. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a.Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the use of public(federal/state)land?*
( Yes r No
lb.If you answered"yes"to the above,does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State(North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?*
( Yes r No
1c.If you answered"yes"to the above,has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
a Yes r No
NEPA or SEPA Final Approval Letter
B-5813 MCDC_signed.pdf 4.57MB
2.Violations(DWR Requirement)
2a.Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules(15ANCAC 2H.0500),Isolated Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H.1300),or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
✓ Yes ( No
3. Cumulative Impacts(DWR Requirement)
3a.Will this project result in additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
✓ Yes (7 No
3b.If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.
Due to the minimal transportation impact resulting from this bridge replacement,this project will neither influence nearby land uses nor stimulate
growth.Therefore,a detailed indirect or cumulative effects study will not be necessary.
4.Sewage Disposal(DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes (7Nor N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a.Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
( Yes r No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
✓ Yes ( No
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
✓ Yes G No r Unknown
5e.Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes r No
5f.Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
( Yes r No
5g.Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
✓ Yes r No
5g(1).If yes,have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining,guano,bats,etc.?
( Yes r No
If you answered"Yes"to 5g(1),did you discover any signs of bat use?
✓ Yes r No r Unknown
5h.Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?"
✓ Yes ( No
Si.Does this project involve(1)blasting,and/or(2)other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines,such as jackhammers,mechanized pile drivers,etc.?
(' Yes r No
If yes,please provide details to include type of percussive activity,purpose,duration,and specific location of this activity on the property.

5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
FWS Website
Schweinitts sunflower-No Effect,habitat present,last survey 10/21/19
Carolina heelsplitter-No Effect,no habitat present,survey 10/25/18
Northern long-eared bat:NCDOT has determined that the proposed action does not require separate consultation on the grounds that the proposed
action is consistent with the final Section 4(d)rule,codified at 50 C.F.R.§17.40(o)and effective February 16,2016.NCDOT may presume its
determination is informed by best available information and consider Section 7 responsibilities fulfilled for NLEB.
Approxmately 0.47 acre of trees will be removed in the project footprint for construction purposes.
Consultation Documentation Upload
B-5813 Mussel Survey Report.pdf 8.93MB
B-5813 SLOPES Memo.pdf 235.3KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ Yes r No
6b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Review of on-line mapping sources
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources(Corps Requirement)
7a.Will this project occur in or near an area that the state,federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
✓ Yes ( No
7b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
MCDC and Archaeology Memo.
7c.Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
B-5813 No Archaeology Survey Req.pdf 852.58KB
B-5813 Catawba Indian Nation Response 2020-01-16.pdf 273.92KB
B-5813 Tribal Coordination Letter to Catawba 2019-12-02.pdf 1.37MB
8. Flood Zone Designation(Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
( Yes r No
8b.If yes,explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Project was determined by NCDOT to be a Type 2A Project during NCFMP and NCDOT MOA Project Review
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Flood Maps
Miscellaneous
Comments
Approximately 0.47 acre of trees will be removed in the project footprint for construction purposes.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
*
f7 By checking the box and signing below,I certify that:
• I have given true,accurate,and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a"transaction"subject to Chapter 66,Article 40 of the NC General Statutes(the"Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66,Article 40 of the NC General Statutes(the"Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature;AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Michael Anthony Turchy
Signature
Date

9/2/2020