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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: 312 S
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to
send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, "5, C. V OVxc-e_. , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and o r suppor ' terials.
Signature: ?- Date:
Agent's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
Date:
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet httr)://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: -711(6103
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to
send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, 7. (,• N rAc ?e , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of th struction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 1 Wa e Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other s portin . IS.
Signature: Date:
Agent's Certification
1, 7 , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
Date:
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
wAT?. Michael F. Easley, Governor
G RQG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
fT'- Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
{ Coleen H. Sullins
Deputy Director
July 18, 2003
DWQ No. 020387mod
Wake County
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Re: Wake County, Modification to the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization for the replacement of Bridge
No. 437 Over Lower Barton's Creek on SR 1831,
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1831(1), State Project No. 8.2406701; TIP B-3257.
Lower Barton's Creek [27-16; WSIV NSW)
APPROVAL of Neuse Buffer Rules AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Dear Dr. Thorpe,
Attached hereto is a modification to the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization issued to the North Carolina
Department of Transportation on July 3, 2003. The attached modification authorizes no additional impacts to protected
riparian buffers. However, a previous flow spreader device located along the right side of the roadway at
approximately 18+50 L, will be replaced by a grassed swale located along the right side of the road from Station
Number 17+50 to 19+00. This modification is applicable only to the additional proposed activities. All the authorized
activities and conditions of certification associated with the original Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization dated
March 25, 2002, all other corresponding 401 Water Quality Certifications, and modifications to the 401 Water Quality
Certifications still apply except where superceded by this certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this authorization, 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 authorization 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 the "No Practical Alternatives" determination
required in 15A NCAC 2B .0233(8). If you have any questions, please contact John. Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
Sincerely,
a . Klimek, P.E.
irector
Cc: US Army Corps of Engineers. Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
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NC DENR/Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
July 3, 2003
ATTN.: John Dorney, Supervisor
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Subject: Application for Modification to Neuse Buffer Certificate for the
Replacement of Bridge No. 437 over Lower Barton's Creek on SR 1831,
Wake County, NCDOT Division No. 5, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-
1831(1), State Project No. 8.2406701, TIP Project No. B-3527.
The purpose of this submital is to request a modification to the Neuse Buffer Certificate
to reflect a change a change in treatment of stormwater adjacent to one quadrant of the
above bridge. There will be no change to the impacts in regulated buffers.
A buffer certificate was issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality on
March 25, 2002 (DWQ No. 020387). The project has been let and construction on the
bridge has begun.
This project was originally intended to have a level spreader right of station 18+00 -L-.
The adjacent property owners expressed concern that flow from the level spreader would
be directed across their property; previously it was not. Before project construction
started, flow traveled along the existing road ditch and then into Lower Barton's Creek.
The property owners would prefer that the flow not cross their property. In order to
accommodate these concerns, NCDOT proposes to eliminate the level spreader and treat
the water by means of a grass swale along the right side of the roadway from station
17+50 -L- to 18+50 -L-. The grass swale will continue through the buffer from station
18+50 -L- to 19+00 -L- and then through a rock check dam and into Lower Barton's
Creek. Flows coming out of the grassed swale will be non-erosive and diffuse, less than 2
cubic feet per second. The design criteria for the grass swale are included on the revised
plan view of the permit drawing, attached.

MITIGATION
Since there are no change in impacts to buffers, there will be no additional mitigation
required.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
This modification application contains revised permit application sheet 3 of 10 as well as
a half size plan sheet of the site. We request that the Buffer Certification issued as a
condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification be modified to allow the revised design.
Your expedited action on this request is greatly appreciated. This project had a May 21,
2002 let date and is currently under construction. The completion date was to be July 1,
2003. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mary
Frazer at (919) 715=1419.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Attachment: Revised permit drawing
Revised plan sheet
Cc: w/ attachment:
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Raleigh
Mr. Garland Pardue, Ph.D., USFWS
Mr. Burt Tasaico, P.E., NCDOT Program Development, Raleigh
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E:, NCDOT Highway Design, Raleigh
Mr. John Alford, P.E., NCDOT Roadway Design, Raleigh
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., NCDOT Structure Design, Raleigh
Mr.Dennis Pipkin, P.E., NCDOT Project Development and Environmental
Analysis, Raleigh
Mr. Dave Henderson, P.E., NCDOT Hydraulics, Raleigh
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., NCDOT Division 5 Engineer, Durham
Mr. Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer, Durham
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington (Cover Letter Only)
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
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July 3, 2003

NC DENR/Division of Water Quality
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1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN.: John Dorney, Supervisor
Dear Sir:
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Subject: Application for Modification to Neuse Buffer Certificate for the
Replacement of Bridge No. 437 over Lower Barton's Creek on SR 1831,
Wake County, NCDOT Division No. 5, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-
1831(1), State Project No. 8.2406701, TIP Project No. B-3527.
The purpose of this submital is to request a modification to the Neuse Buffer Certificate
to reflect a change a change in treatment of stormwater adjacent to one quadrant of the
above bridge. There will be no change to the impacts in regulated buffers.
A buffer certificate was issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality on
March 25, 2002 (DWQ No. 020387). The project has been let and construction on the
bridge has begun.
This project was originally intended to have a level spreader right of station 18+00 -L-.
The adjacent property owners expressed concern that flow from the level spreader would
be directed across their property; previously it was not. Before project construction
started, flow traveled along the existing road ditch and then into Lower Barton's Creek.
The property owners would prefer that the flow not cross their property. In-order to
accommodate these concerns, NCDOT proposes to eliminate the level spreader and treat
the water by means of a grass swale along the right side of the roadway from station
17+50 -L- to 18+50 -L-. The grass swale will continue through the buffer from station
18+50 -L- to 19+00 -L- and then through a rock check dam and into Lower Barton's
Creek. Flows coming out of the grassed swale will be non-erosive and diffuse, less than 2
cubic feet per second. The design criteria for the grass swale are included on the revised
plan view of the permit drawing, attached.

MITIGATION
Since there are no change in impacts to buffers, there will be no additional mitigation
required.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
This modification application contains revised permit application sheet 3 of 10 as well as
a half size plan sheet of the site. We request that the Buffer Certification issued as a
condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification be modified to allow the revised design.
Your expedited action on this request is greatly appreciated. This project had a May 21,
2002 let date and is currently under construction. The completion date was to be July 1,
2003. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mary
Frazer at [phone].
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Attachment: Revised permit drawing
Revised plan sheet
Cc: w/ attachment:
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Raleigh
Mr. Garland Pardue, Ph.D., USFWS
Mr. Burt Tasaico, P.E., NCDOT Program Development, Raleigh
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., NCDOT Highway Design, Raleigh
Mr. John Alford, P.E., NCDOT Roadway Design, Raleigh
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., NCDOT Structure Design, Raleigh
Mr.Dennis Pipkin, P.E., NCDOT Project Development and Environmental
Analysis, Raleigh
Mr. Dave Henderson, P.E., NCDOT Hydraulics, Raleigh
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., NCDOT Division 5 Engineer, Durham
Mr. Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer, Durham
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington (Cover Letter Only)
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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 25, 2002
DWQ No. 020387
Wake County
Re: Wake County, Replacement of Bridge No. 437 Over Lower Barton's Creek on SR 1831,
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1831(1), State Project No. 8.2406701; TIP B-3257.
Lower Barton's Creek [27-16; WSIV NSW]
APPROVAL of Neuse Buffer Rules AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE with ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Gilmore,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 882 square feet of protected
riparian buffers for the purpose of replacing Bridge Number 437 Over Lower Barton's Creek on SR 1831.
The project shall be constructed according to your application dated February 26, 2002 and any conditions
listed below. This approval shall act as your Authorization Certificate as required within the Neuse River
Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In addition, you should get any other required
federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment
and Erosion Control.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application dated February
26, 2002. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new
application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this authorization and approval
letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. For this approval to be valid, you must
follow the conditions listed below.
• Mitigation for impacts to protected riparian buffers as described below:
Zone of Impacts Replacement Total Square
Impact (Square Feet) Ratio Feet of
Mitigation
Required
Zone 1 147 3:1 441
Zone 2 735 1.5:1 1103
Total 1544771
Non-Discharge Branch Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27669-1 62 1
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Mitigation for unavoidable impacts to Neuse Riparian Buffers shall be provided through an in-lieu
payment to the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) at a rate of $0.96 per square foot
for 1544 square feet of mitigation. Therefore, a total payment of $1482.24 shall be submitted to the
NCWRP to offset the impacts on this project. No construction activities in buffers shall begin until
payment for buffer mitigation is made to the NCWRP.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this authorization, 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. 276 1 1-7447. This authorization 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 the "No Practical Alternatives"
determination required in 15A NCAC 213 .0233(8). If you have any questions, please contact John Hennessy
at 919-733-5694.
Sincerely,
y J. Thorpe, Ph.
Director
Cc: US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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NORTH CAROLINA - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is authorized to
impact the waters of the State of North Carolina as indicated below for the purpose of replacing Bridge
Number 437 over Barton's Creek on SR 1831 in Wake County. (DWQ No. 020387). All activities
associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted in accordance with the conditions listed in the
attached certification transmittal letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE
ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WETLAND RESTORATION:
LOCATION: Replacement of Bridge Number 437 over Barton's Creek on SR 1831 in Wake
County
COUNTY: Wake
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Neuse, Cataloging Unit 03020201
DWQ No.: 020387
As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506, and the conditions of this certification, you are required to
compensate for the above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of
wetlands and surface waters as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade
waters of the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Wetland Restoration Program must be
rounded to one-quarter increments according to 15A 2R.0503(b).
0.0 acres of Class WL wetlands
0.0 acres of riparian wetlands
0.0 acres of non-riparian wetlands
0 acres of Class SWL wetlands
0 linear feet of stream channel
1544 Square Feet of Riparian Buffers
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through
payment of a fee to the Wetland Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option,
please sign this form and mail it to the Wetlands Restoration Fund at the address listed below. An invoice
for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE
ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR
PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Signature Date
WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC, 27626-0535
[phone]
020387
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GovERNoR
February 26, 2002
US Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
ATTENTION: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
A 1
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Nationwide 12, 23 and 33 Permit Application for the Replacement of Bridge No. 437
over Lower Barton's Creek on SR 1831, Wake County, NCDOT Division No. 5,
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1831(1), State Project No. 8.2406701, TIP Project No.
B-3527.
Please find enclosed copies of the Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Action
Classification Form (PCE), the Natural Resource Technical Report (NRTR), the Pre-construction
Notification form (PCN) and permit drawings for the above referenced project. Replacement of
Bridge No. 437 will be at approximately the same location with a new bridge approximately
100.0 feet (30.0 m) in length and 30.0 feet (9.0 m) in width. The bridge will have a 24.0 foot (7.3
m) travelway and 3.0 foot (1.0 m) offsets on each side. The new approach roadway will have a
travelway of 24.0 feet (7.5 m) width, with shoulders of at least 8.0 feet (2.4 m) width. Shoulder
width will be increased to 11.0 feet (3.3 m) where guardrail is warranted. During construction,
traffic will be detoured over existing secondary roads.
Bridge No. 437 has a sufficiency rating of only 40.8 out of 100. The bridge is posted at
15 tons SV (Single Vehicle) and 22 tons TTST (Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer). For these reasons,
Bridge No. 437 requires replacement.
Temporary Causeway Information: A temporary rock causeway will be located along the western
edge of the stream channel and will be utilized during construction. The causeway will facilitate
the construction of drilled shafts and placement of steel 1-beams. The causeway will consist of
Class II riprap on top of filter fabric. The resulting temporary fill associated with the causeway is
approximately 59.3 yd3 (45.3 m). Construction of the rock causeway will result in temporary fill
in surface waters of 0.001 acres.
Restoration Plan: The material used as temporary fill in the construction of the causeway will be
removed after their purpose has been served. The temporary fill area will be restored to their
original contours. Elevations and contours in the vicinity are available from field survey notes.
Schedule: The project schedule calls for a May 21, 2002 let date with an availability date of July
9, 2002. It is expected that the contractor will choose to start construction of the causeway
shortly after that date. The causeway will be removed within ninety (90) days of the completion
of the new bridge.
Disposal: After the causeway is no longer needed, the contractor will use excavating equipment
to remove the riprap used in the causeway. All causeway material will become the property of
the contractor. The contractor will be required to submit a reclamation plan for removal of and
disposal of all material off-site.
Bridize Demolition: Bridge No. 437 contains one span totaling 100.0 feet (30.0 meters). The
bridge is composed of timber and steel components. The bridge will be removed without
dropping components into Waters of the United States. During construction, Best Management
Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be followed.
Buffer ImLacts: This project is located in the Neuse River Basin; therefore the regulations
pertaining to the Neuse River Buffer Rules will apply. There are 0.003 acres (147 ft2) of
mitigatable impacts within Zone 1 and 0.016 acres (735 ft2) of mitigatable impacts within Zone 2
(see permit drawing sheet 5). The North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program has agreed to
provide a total of 0.035 acres (1544 ft2) of buffer mitigation for these impacts.
Utility Line Information: Project design requires the replacement of an existing sewer force main
under Barton's Creek. The length of line under the creek will be approximately 25 feet (7.6 m).
Impacts on jurisdictional surface waters will be temporary. The area to be cleared will be kept to
a minimum. Preconstruction contours will be restored. All material resulting from excavation
will be placed so that it is not dispersed by currents or other forces. Any excess material will be
removed to upland areas and exposed stream banks stabilized immediately upon completion. No
additional disturbance of the buffer zone around Lower Barton's Creek will occur from work on
the utility line. All utility line work will take place within the area to be disturbed for bridge
work. Temporary excavation in the creek will total 87.5 W. See sheets 8 and 9 of the permit
drawings for more information on the utility line. No buffer mitigation is needed for the utility
line work, since cumulative buffer impacts will not be increased. Utility line work will not
extend beyond the area to be impacted for bridge construction.
It is anticipated that the construction of the causeway will be authorized under Section 404
Nationwide Permit 33 (Temporary Construction Access and Dewatering). We are, therefore,
requesting the issuance of a Nationwide Permit 33 authorizing construction of the causeway. All
other aspects of this project are 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 Nationwides 12 and 23 in
accordance with the Federal Register of December 13, 1996, Part VII, Volume 61, Number 241.
By copy of this letter, the appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification is requested from the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. In addition to the Water Quality Certification, a letter of
authorization from the DWQ will be required under Section 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (7) (b) of the
Neuse River Buffer Rules.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Mary Frazer at (919)
733-1200.
Sincerely,
C,Z William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Enclosures: Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form
Natural Resource Technical Report
Pre-construction Notification Form
Permit drawings
Cc: w/ attachment:
Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. John Dorney, NC DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Raleigh
Mr. Burt Tasaico, P.E., NCDOT Program Development, Raleigh
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., NCDOT Highway Design, Raleigh
Mr. John Alford, P.E., NCDOT Roadway Design, Raleigh
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., NCDOT Structure Design, Raleigh
Mr.Dennis Pipkin, P.E., NCDOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis,
Raleigh
Mr. Dave Henderson, P.E., NCDOT Hydraulics, Raleigh
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., NCDOT Division 5 Engineer, Durham
Mr. Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer, Durham
Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001
2p337
USACE Action ID No. DWQ NY. If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
I. . Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
R Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwides 12, 23, an
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33
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here:
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Department Of Transportation
Mailing Address: 1501 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1501
Telephone Number: 919-733-3141 Fax Number: 919-733-9794
E-mail Address:
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Bridge No. 437, on SR 1831 Over Lower Barton's Creek, Wake County
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3527
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 437 is located on SR
1831 (Old Creedmoor Road) west of NC 50 (Creedmoor Road) and north of SR 1830
(Baileywick Road) in Wake County
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 035° 55' 35.07" N. 078° 41' 17.38"W
Bavleaf Quadrangle.
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Highway
corridor consisting of a bridge and maintained road shoulders.
7. Property size (acres): N/A
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Lower Barton's Creek
9. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mans/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Bride replacement and realignment of
existing utility force main.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Mechanical Highway
Construction Equipment
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Alluvial forest and
maintained/disturbed. Alluvial forest is present along the Lower Barton's Creek corridor.
Maintained/disturbed community exists along road shoulders and a residential area located
northwest of Bridge No. 437.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: N/A
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
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Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream (linear
feet)
Type of Wetland***
No Impacts No Impacts 0 No N/A N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at htta://www.fema.p-ov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0.002 ac
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
1 Temporary fill 0.001 Lower Barton's Creek 25 perennial
Temp excavation 0.002 Lower Barton's Creek 25 perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tol)ozone.com,
www.maoquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 3.5 linear feet for utility
line.
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3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of
ody Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
No Impacts

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): Eluplands F-1 stream wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Initially, impacts to surface waters associated with Alternative 1 consisted of 60 linear feet and
an area of 0.03 acres. Impacts to surface waters associated with Alternative 2 consisted of 110
linear feet and an area of 0.06 acres. Bridge No. 437 will be replaced with a new bridge at the
same location. Surface water impacts for the bridge are restricted to those associated with the
construction of a temporary work causeway, totaling 0.001 acres. Once construction of Bridge
No. 437 is completed, the temporary fill will be removed and the area will be restored to its
original grade.
The existing sewer force main must be adjusted due to conflict with the battered piles for the
interior bents. A directional bore cannot be used for the sewer main because its owner will not
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accept any pipe material except ductile iron ape. The length of bore necessary for ductile iron
pipe would extend beyond the physical limits of the project.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
b=://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strinaide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at htta://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrD/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 1544
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ® No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No Fj
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ® No R
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
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Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 147 3 441
2 735 1.5 1103
Total 882 1544
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
NCDOT has annlied to the NC WRP for 1544 ft 2 of buffer mitigation. This application has been
accepted by the NC WRP in a letter dated January 30, 2002 (attached).
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Stormwater run-off will be directed into a level spreader or scour hole and allowed to filter
across the buffer zones.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes [-] No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
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Yes E] No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
N/A
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wayne
Union
Watauga
Yancey
Wilson
Yadkin
*Croatan National Forest Only
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Fax: [phone] Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
US Fis
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Telephone: [phone]
h and Wildlife Service / National N
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: [phone]
[arine Fisheries Service
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone]
North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Restoration Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CAMA and NC Coastal Counties
State Historic Preservation Office
Department Of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Coastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail Service Center Bertie Craven Hyde Pender
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans
Telephone: [phone] Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell
Fax: [phone] Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga
3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes
Telephone: [phone] Burke Surry
Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford
Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain
Telephone: [phone] Graham Madison Transylvania
Fax: [phone] Haywood McDowell Yancey
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 30, 2002
Mr. William D. Gilmore
NC Department of Transportation
P D and E A Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548 FcG'
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Subject: TIP #: B-3527
County: Wake
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Wetlands
Restoration Program (NCWRP) will accept payment for riparian buffer impacts
associated with the subject project.
Based on the information supplied by you in a letter dated November 7,
2001, the riparian buffer restoration that is necessary to satisfy the compensatory
mitigation requirements for this project is summarized in the following table.
Stream
linear feet Wetlands
acres Riparian Buffer
ft2
Impact 1,544
Mitigation Max.
The riparian buffer mitigation will be provided as specified in the 401 Water
Quality Certification for impacts associated with the subject project in the
appropriate portion of the Neuse River basin.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Crystal Braswell at [phone].
Skforere1 -7"-'-
,Ronald E. Ferrell,
Program Manager
cc: Rob Ridings, Wetlands/401 Unit
Steve Mitchell, RRO
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NAMES AND ADDRESSES
PARCEL NO. NAMES ADDRESSES
1 BAILEY LAND COMPANY R5201 BERYL RD.
ALEIGH, NC 27606
2 HENRY THOMAS PERKINS, JR.
3 SALLY BAILEY BRAGG
9601 OLD CREEDMORE RD.
RALEIGH, NC 27613
9708 OLD CREEDMORE RD.
RALEIGH, NC 27613
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS:
B-3527, Wake County
MAR 1 2 2nd
Bridge No. 437, on SR 1831
Over Lower Barton's Creek
- Federal Aid Project BRZ-1831(1)
'State Project 8.2406701
020387
Roadway Design Unit, Structure Design Unit, Bridge Maintenance Unit, Project
Development & Environmental Analysis Branch (Permits), Resident Engineer:
Bridge Demolition: The bridge is composed entirely of timber and steel
components. The bridge will be removed without dropping -components into Waters
of the U.S. 'During construction, :Best Management: Practices for Bridge :Demolition
and Removal will be followed.
Categorical Exclusion Document
Green Sheet
April, 2000
Page 1 of 1
. 1
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No. B-3527
State Project No. 8 2406701
Federal Project No. BRZ-1831(1)
A. Project Description:
NCDOT will replace Bridge No. 437 over Lower Barton's Creek, on SR
1831 in Wake County. Replacement will be at approximately the same
location with a new bridge approximately 100 feet (30 m) in length and 30
feet (9 m) in width. The bridge will have a 24 foot (7.3 m) travelway and 3
foot 0 m) offsets on each side. The new approach roadway will have a
travelway of 24 feet (7.5 m) width, with shoulders of at least 8 feet (2.4 m)
width. Shoulder width will be increased by at least 3 feet (1 m) where
guardrail is warranted. During construction, traffic will be detoured over
existing secondary roads.
B. Purpose and Need:
Bridge No. 437 has a sufficiency rating of only 40.8 out of 100. The bridge
is posted at 15 tons SV and 22 tons TTST. For these reasons, Bridge No.
437 requires replacement.
C. Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the following Type II improvements which apply to the
project:
1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g.,
parking, weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing
pavement (3R and 4R improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn
lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage
pipes, including safety treatments
g. Providing driveway pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than one through lane)
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including
the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier
protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median
barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation and/or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing
hazards and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
O3. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the
construction of grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad
crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing. bridge approach
slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint),
scour repair, fender systems, and minor structural
improvements
Od. Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or:for joint or limited
use of right-of-way, where the proposed use does not have significant
adverse impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas
used predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where
such construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and located
on or near a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus
and support vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and
ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are

required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of
users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of
passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street
improvements) when located in a commercial area or other high
activity center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected
bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there
is no significant noise impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land
acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a
limited number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a
CE only where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of
alternatives, including shifts in alignment for planned construction
projects, which may be required in the NEPA process. No project
development on such land may proceed until the NEPA process has
been completed.
D. Soecial Project Information
Estimated Costs:
Total Construction Cost $575,000
Right-of-Way and Utilities 30.000
Total Project Cost $605,000
Estimated Traffic:
Current - 1800 VPD
Year 2025 - 3400 VPD
Proposed Typical Roadway Section:
The approach roadway will be 24 feet (7.5 m) wide with at least an 8 foot
(2.4 m) grassed shoulder on each side. Shoulder width will be increased by
at least 3 feet 0 m) where guardrail is warranted.
Design Speed:
The design speed is estimated to be 50 mph (80 km/h), based on preliminary
design.
e.
Functional Classification:
SR 1831 is classified as an Urban Local facility in the Statewide Functional
Classification System.
Division Office Comments:
The Division Engineer supports road closure and replacement at the existing
location.
E. Threshold Criteria
The following evaluation of threshold criteria must be completed for Type II
actions.
ECOLOGICAL YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact on any
unique or important natural resource? X
(2) Does the project involve any habitat where federally
listed endangered or threatened species may occur?
?
X

(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish?
?
X
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of
permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than
one-third (1/3) acre and have all practicable measures
to avoid and minimize wetland takings been evaluated? X ?
(5) Will the project require use of U. S. Forest Service lands?
X

(6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely
impacted by proposed construction activities? F? X
(7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) and/or High Quality Waters (HQW)? F] X
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States
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in any of the designated mountain trout counties? F
1 X
(9) Does the project involve any known underground storage
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tanks (UST's) or hazardous materials sites? F
1 X
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PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the
project significantly affect the coastal zone and/or any
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"Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? F
1 X
01) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act

resources? a
X
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required? F-1
X

(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
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regulatory floodway? F
1 X
(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel
changes? ? X
SOCIAL. ECONOMIC. AND CULTURAL RESOURCES YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned
growth or land use for the area? F] X
(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or
business? F-1 X
(17) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse
human health and environmental effect on any minority or ? X
low-income population?
(18) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the
amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? X a
(19) Will the project involve any changes in access control? ? X
(20) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness
and/or land use of adjacent property? a X
(21) Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent
local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? ? X
(22) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan
and/ or Transportation Improvement Program (and is,
therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? X
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(23) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic ?
volumes? X
(24) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, staged construction, or on-site detours? X El
(25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the bridge ?
be replaced at its existing location (along the existing facility) X
and will all construction proposed in association with the
bridge replacement project be contained on the existing facility?
(26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic and
environmental grounds concerning aspects of the action? F-1 X
(27) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws a
relating to the environmental aspects of the project? X
(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/properties
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? ? X
(29) Will the project affect any archaeological remains which are . a X
important to history or pre-history?
(30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges,
historic sites or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f)
of the U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? ? X
(31) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public
recreation sites or facilities to non-recreation uses, as defined
by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act ? X
of 1965, as amended?
(32) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent
to a river designated as a component of or proposed for
inclusion in the natural Wild and Scenic Rivers? F-1 X
F. Additional Documentation Reouired for Unfavorable Responses in Part E
None.
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G. CE Approval
TIP Project No. B-3527
State Project No. 8,2406701
Federal Project No. BRZ-1831(1)
Project Description:
NCDOT will replace Bridge No. 437 over Lower Barton's Creek, on SR
1831 in Wake County. Replacement will be at approximately the same
location with a new bridge approximately 1.00 feet (30 m) in length and 30
feet (9 m) in width. The bridge will have a 24 foot (7.3 m) travelway and 3
foot 0 m) offsets on each side. The new approach roadway will have a
travelway of 24 feet (7.5 m) width, with shoulders of at least 8 feet (2.4 m)
width. Shoulder width will be increased by at least 3 feet (1 m) where
guardrail is warranted. During construction, traffic will be detoured over
existing secondary roads.
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
X TYPE II(A)
TYPE II(B)
Approved:
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Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Date Project. Planning Engineer
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
For Type II(B) projects only:
Not Reauired
Date Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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Transportation
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Analysis Branch
Wake County
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E-2 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Comm issionO
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dennis Pipkin, Project Planning Engineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT
FROM: David Cox, Highway Project Coordm?tor
Habitat Conservation Program (14
DATE: March 19, 1999
SUBJECT: NCDOT Bridge. Replacements in Caldwell, Davidson, Randolph, and
Wake counties. TIP Nos. B-3125, B-3126, B-3314, B-3448, B-3503 and
B-3527.
Biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have
reviewed the information provided and have the following preliminary comments on the
subject project. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
On bridge replacement projects of this scope our standard recommendations are m
follows:
1. We generally prefer spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not
require work within the stream and do not require stream channel realignment.
The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allows for human
and wildlife passage beneath the structure, does not block fish passage, and
does not block navigation by canoeists and boaters.
2. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream.
3. Live concrete should not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the
stream.
4. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream.
Bridge Replacement Memo 2 March 19, 1999
5. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, they should be removed
back to original ground elevations immediately upon the completion of the
project. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and
native tree species should be planted with a spacing of not more than 10'x10'.
If possible, when using temporary structures the area should be cleared but not
grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other
mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact, allows the
area to revegetate naturally and minimizes disturbed soil.
6. A clear bank (riprap free) area of at least 10 feet should remain on each side of
the steam underneath the bridge.
7. In trout waters, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reviews all U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers nationwide and general `404' permits. We have the
option of requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and
we can recommend that the project require an individual `404' permit.
8. In streams that contain threatened or endangered species, NCDOT biologist
Mr. Tim Savidge should be notified. Special measures to protect these
sensitive species may be required. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service for information on requirements of the Endangered
Species Act as it relates to the project.
9. In streams that are used by anadromous fish, the NCDOT official policy
entitled "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May 12,
1997)" should be followed.
10. In areas with significant fisheries for sunfish, seasonal exclusions may also be
recommended.
If corrugated metal pipe arches or concrete box culverts are used:
1. The culvert must be designed to allow for fish passage. Generally, this means
that the culvert or pipe invert is buried at least 1 foot below the natural stream
bed. If multiple cells are required the second and/or third cells should be
placed so that their bottoms are at stream bankful stage (similar to Lyonsfield
design). This will allow sufficient water depth in the culvert or pipe during
normal flows to accommodate fish movements. If culverts are long, baffle
systems are required to trap gravel and provide resting areas for fish and other
aquatic organisms.
2. If multiple pipes or cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be designed
to remain dry during normal flows to allow for wildlife passage.
3. Culverts or pipes should be situated so that no channel realignment or
widening is required. Widening of the stream channel at the inlet or outlet of
structures usually causes a decrease in water velocity causing sediment
deposition that will require future maintenance.
4. Riprap should not be placed on the stream bed.
In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same
location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be
designed and located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to
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Bridge Replacement Memo 3 March 19, 1999
avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old
structure should be removed and the approach fills removed from the l 00-year
floodplain. Approach fills should be removed down to the natural ground elevation. The
area should be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. If the area that
is reclaimed was previously wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands. If
successful, the site may be used as wetland mitigation for the subject project or other
projects in the watershed.
Project specific comments:
1. B-3125 - Caldwell - Bridge No. 34 over Blue Creek. Our field biologists took a
backpack electrofishing unit to sample this site. No trout found. The stream was
heavily silted and no critical habitat was found near the bridge. Standard comments
apply.
2. B-3126 - Caldwell County - Bridge No. 90 over the Gunpowder Creek. Our field
biologists took a backpack electrofishing unit to sample this site. No trout found.
This stream has a sand substrate with little other habitat. We recommend avoiding a
nice riffle area approximately 15 meters downstream of the bridge. Species found at
the site were creek chubs and shiners: and to our surprise a smallmouth and two
largemouth bass from a single piece of woody debris. Standard comments apply.
3. B-3314 - Caldwell County - Bridge No. 163 over the Buffalo Creek. Our field
biologists took a backpack electrofishing unit to sample this site. No trout found.
This stream is wide and shallow with almost exclusive riffle-run habitat. There was
no critical habitat in either direction of the bridge. We found hogsuckers, darters,
-black nose dace, central stonerollers, and creek chubs. Standard comments apply.
4. B-3448 - Davidson County - Bridge No. 166 over Kendall Creek. No specific
comments.
5. B-3503 - Randolph County - Bridge No. 382 over Little River. The Little River is a
very high quality stream with a cobble and large gravel substrate. The bridge has nice
riffles both upstream and downstream, which provide excellent sunfish habitat. We
request specifically that a spanning structure replace the existing bridge. We request
that no in-water work occur from April 1 to June 30. There are freshwater mussels at
this site listed as federal species of concern as well as several state-listed species.
Due to the diversity of mussels and the quality of the habitat'at this location, we
request a field meeting to discuss conservation measures that should be employed to
protect these resources.
6. B-3527 - Wake County - Bridge No. 437 over Lower Barton's Creek. No specific
comments.
We request that NCDOT routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife
resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. The NCDOT should install and
maintain sedimentation control measures throughout the life of the project and prevent
wet concrete from contacting water in or entering into these streams. Replacement of
bridges with spanning structures of some type, as opposed to pipe or box culverts, is
recommended in most cases. Spanning structures allow wildlife passage along
streambanks, reducing habitat fragmentation and vehicle related mortality at highway
crossings.
V.
Bridge Replacement Memo 4 March 19, 1999
If you need further assistance or information on NCWRC concerns regarding
bridge replacements, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you for the opportunity
to review and comment on these projects.
STATE ,.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Division of Archives and History
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook
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Deputy State Histor? Preserv ation Officer
DATE: December 28, 1999
SUBJECT: Archaeological Report, Replacement of Bridge 437 on SR 1831 over Lower
Barton Creek, Wake County, TIP No. B-3527, Federal Aid No. BRZ1130(3),
ER 99-8184
Thank you for your letter of November 15, 1999 transmitting the archaeological survey report by
Shane Petersen of your staff concerning the above project.
During the course of the survey, no prehistoric or historic archaeological sites were located
within the project area. Due to the absence of cultural resources, Mr. Petersen has recommended
that no further archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project. We
concur with this recommendation since this project will not involve significant archaeological
resources.
The report meets our office's guidelines and those of the Secretary of the Interior. A few
corrections are attached for the author's use.
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.
Location
ADMINISTRATION
ARCHAEOLOGY
Drc,ri%o t rinU
Mailing Address
507 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 276994617
421 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4619 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4619
T` nlinmt St._ Raleigh NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27649-4611,
Telephone/Fax
[phone] - 733-8653
[phone] - 715-2671
(919) 71,1,-6547 - 715-4901
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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.
Attachment
cc: Roy Shelton
FHWA
Tom Padgett
NCDOT
Shane Petersen
NCDOT

Specific Comments, Replacement of Bridge 437, B-3527 Wake County, ER 99-8184
Page 13: The 1982 Claggett and Cable excavations cited were conducted in Chatham
County, not Wake County.
Page 14: Charles Cantley's 1992 work at Woodpecker Ridge was conducted for the Corps
of Engineers prior to timber harvesting. It was not a general survey of the county.
The acreage of the Raleigh-Durham Airport project was 7200 acres, not 72000.
Jordan Lake (Cantley & Kern n.d.) is in Chatham County, not Wake County.
The 1992 Eastman survey cited was conducted in Lee County, not Wake County.
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Replacement of Bridge No. 437
On SR 1831 Over Lower Barton's Creek
Wake County
TIP No. B-3527
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-183 I (1)
State Project No. 8.2406701
Natural Resources Technical Report
B-3527
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
NATURAL SYSTEMS UNIT
LYNN SMITH, NATURAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
3 NOVEMBER 1999
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..........................................
1.1 PROJECT DL'SCRIPTION .......................................
1.2 PURPOSE
3
1.3 MLTIIODOLOGY
1.4 QUALIFICATIONS OF INVESTIGATORS ...........................................................
................................................................................................. 3
1.5 DI:FINiTiONS ...............................................................................................
2.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ...........................................
2.1 SOILS ..............................................................
2.2 WATER RESOURCES .....................................................................
2.2.1 Waters Impacted and Characteristics ............................................................
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2.2.2 Best Usage Classification ................................. ....................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Water Quality .......................................
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2.2.4 Summary of Anticipated Impacts ....... ...:...............................................:
3.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ......................................
3.1 TERRESTRIAL COMMUNITIES ........................ :..
3.1.1 Alluvial Forest............ .................................................................................... 8
3.1.2 Maintained/Disturbed Community ........................................................................................ 8
...................................................................................... 9
3.2 AQUATIC COMMUNITIES ...... ......:.......
3.3 SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED INIPACTS ............................................................................................... 10
4.0 JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS ..................................................
4.1 WATERS OF TI IE UNITED STATES ...............
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................... 11
1.1 Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters ....................................................................... 12
4.1 .2 Summary of Anticipated Impacts ..............
4.1.3 Permits ..............................................
112
.1.3.1 Ncusc River Buflcrs .....................
X1.1.4 Mitigation ................................................
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4.1.4.1 Avoidance .............................. .................................................................... 13
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.4.1.4.2 Minimization ...................................................................................................................................... la
4.1.4.3 Compensatory Mitigation ............................................................................
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.2 RARE AND PROTECTED SPECIES ........................................................................................................
4 .2.1 Federally-Protected Species ........................................... 14
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4.2 .2 Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species ............... i,
5.0 REFERENCES .................................................... ...........................19
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6.0 APPENDIX ..............................................................................................................................
FIGURE I - WAKE COUNTY AND PROJECT VICINITY MAP
FIGURF. 2 - BRIDGE No. 437 PROJECT AREA MAP
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS TO BIOTIC COMMUNIT11is ...................................................................... 10
TAL u:2. Esi'INIATrD Inti,.\Crs'rl) RII',%RI:1N BUFFI:RS .............................................................................. 13
T:\mx' 3. Fi:nl:ItAI.1.Y-PROl'I:CI'I:D SPECIES FOR WAKE COUN'il' .............................................................. 15
TAIII.[: 4. FI:DI:ItAI. SI'[:CII:S OI' CONCERN I:OR W.\KI: COUNT) .................................................................. 19

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following Natural Resources Technical Report is submitted to assist in
preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project. The project is
situated in northwestern Wake County (Figure 1).
1.1 Project Description
The proposed project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 437 on SR 1331,
over Lower Barton's Creek (Figure 2). The following two alternates are proposed:
Alternate l: Replace bridge approximately on existing alignment, improving alignment,
and detour traffic over other local roads.
Alternate 2: Replace bridge approximately on existing alignment, improving alignment,
and maintain traffic by an on-site temporary detour structure.
The existing right-of-way is 133 m (60.0 ft). The proposed right-of-way is
the same. Project length is approximately 121.9 m (400.0 ft).
Bridge No. 437 is 15.5 m (5 1.0 ft) long. All components of this structure are
composed of timber and steel. There is an asphalt wearing surface on the bridge deck,
which will be removed without deposition into the water. Therefore, the bridge will be
removed without dropping any component into Waters of the U.S.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this technical report is to inventory, catalog and describe the
various natural resources likely to be impacted by the proposed action. This report also
attempts to identify and estimate the probable consequences of the anticipated impacts to
these. resources. Recommendations are made for measures that will minimize resource
impacts. These descriptions and estimates are relevant only in the contest of existing
preliminary desig
ft t5 n concepts. If design parameters and criteria change, additional
field investigations will need to be conducted.
1.3 Methodology
Research was conducted prior to field investigations. Information sources used in
this pre-field investigation of the study area include: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
quadrangle map for Wake County (Bayleaf, 1937), Geographical Information Systems
(N.C. Center for Geographical Information & Analysis), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) National Wetland Inventory Map (Bayleaf). Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS, formerly the Soil Conservation Service) soil maps, and NCDOT aerial
photographs of project area (1:1200). Water resource information was obtained from
publications of the Department of Environment. Health and Natural Resources (DEFINR.
1993) and from the NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (Environmental
Sensitivity Base Map of Wake County. 1990. Information concerning the occurrence of
federal and state protected species in the study area was gathered from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) list of protected species and species of concern. and the N.C.
Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database of rare species and unique habitats.
General field surveys were conducted along the proposed alignment by NCDOT
biologists Lynn Smith and Bruce O. Ellis on I July and 4 October 1999 and by NCDOT
biologists Lynn Smith and Sue Brady on 27 July 1999. Plant communities and their
associated wildlife were identified and recorded. Wildlife identification involved using
one or more of the following observation techniques: active searching and capture, visual
observations (binoculars), and identifying characteristic signs of wildlife (sounds, scat,
tracks and burrows). Jurisdictional wetland determinations were performed utilizing
delineation criteria prescribed in the "Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual"
(Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional surface water determinations were
performed using guidance provided by N.C. Division of Water Quality [(DWQ), formerly
known as the Division of Environmental Management (DEM)],`'Field Location of
Streams, Ditches, and Ponding"-(Environmental Lab, 1997).
1.4 Qualifications of Investigators
1) Investigator: A. Lynn Smith, Natural Systems Specialist, NCDOT
Education: BS Environmental Science/Geology Concentration, North Carolina
State University, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
1998
Experience: N.C. Department of Transportation/ Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch, January 1999 - present
2) Investigator. Bruce O. Ellis. Natural Systems Specialist, NCDOT, March 1995-
present
Education: BS Agriculture/Environmental Science, Rutgers University.
College of Agriculture and Environmental Science
Certifications: Certified Lake Manager (North American Lake Management
Society)
Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists)
Experience: Biologist, Allied Biological. Inc., March 1976-April 1994. Lake
and watershed management. water quality, bioassessment, wetland
delineation and natural resources
Expertise: Aquatic resource management; wetland delineation; Section 7
field investigations; NEPA investigations
3) Investigator: Susan G. Brady, Natural Systems Specialist, NCDOT
Education: B.S. Environmental Studies, University of Maine at Machias, 1993

M.S. Marine Biologv. University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
1995
Experience: N.C. Department of Transportation/ Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch, Oct. 1998-present.
Contract Biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission/,Non?;ame
and Endangered Species Division, May 1998-Sept. 1998.
Research Technician, UNC-Wilmington, Jan. 1995- Dec. 1995
Expertise: Field ecology, natural history, mollusk surveys, wetland
delineation
1.5 Definitions
Definitions for areal descriptions used in this report are as follows: Project
Study Area denotes the area bounded by proposed construction limits; Project Vicinity
describes an area extending 0.8 km (0.5 mi) on-all sides of the project study area: and
Project Region is equivalent to an area represented by a 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle
map with the project occupying the central position.
2.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Soil and water resources, which occur in the study area, are discussed below.
Soils and availability of water directly influence composition and distribution of flora and
fauna in any biotic community.
The project study area lies within the Piedmont Physiographic Province. The
topography in this section of Wake County is characterized by gently rolling hills which
are dissected by fairly wide flood plains bordered by steep slopes. Topography in the
project area is relatively flat since it is located in a wide flood plain area associated with
Lower Barton's Creek. Project elevation is approximately 98 m (320 ft) above mean sea
level (msl).
2.1 Soils
Two soil phases occur within project boundaries: Congaree fine sandy loam and
Chewacla soils. Congaree fine sandy loam, with 0-2 percent slopes, is a well drained soil
that occurs on the flood plains of streams. Permeability is moderate to moderately rapid,
runoff is slow, and the seasonal high water table is located at 0.8 m (2.5 ft) below the
surface. Infiltration is good. Flooding occurs frequently for brief periods. Congaree fine
sandy loam is listed as having hydric inclusions of Wehadkee soils.
Congaree fine sandy loam is low in natural fertility, however, it is well suited to
locally grown crops. Frequent flooding is a major limitation for this soil type.
Chewacla soils, with 0-2 percent slopes, is a somewhat poorly drained soil that
occurs on the flood plains of streams. Permeability is moderate to moderately rapid.
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runoff is slow, and the seasonal high water table is located at 0.6 m (1.6 ft) below the
surface. Infiltration is good. Flooding occurs frequently for brief periods. Chmacla
soils are listed as having hydric inclusions of Wehadkee soils.
Chewacla soils are low in natural fertility, however, they are well suited to locally
grown crops that are tolerant of excess water. Most of the acreage is in forest, but a small
acreage is cultivated or in pasture. Frequent flooding and severe wetness are major
limitations for this soil.
Soil core samples taken throughout the project area revealed soils with a silty
texture. The alluvial forest is comprised of layered depositional soils due to
occasional flooding. There is more sand present along the stream bank. The soils
did not exhibit hydric conditions such as low chroma colors. Therefore, hydric soil
indicators, as defined in the "Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual",
1987, were not observed within the project study area.
2.2__ Water Resources
This section contains information concerning those water resources likely to be
impacted by the project. Water resource information encompasses physical aspects of the
resource, its relationship to major water systems, Best Usagge Standards and water quality
of the resources. Probable impacts to these water bodies are also discussed, as are means
to minimize impacts.
2.2.1 Waters Impacted and Characteristics
Lower Barton's Creek will be the only surface water resource directly impacted
by the proposed project (Figure 2). Lower Barton's Creek is located in sub-basin 03-04-
01 of the Neuse River Basin, and is a tributary to Falls Lake. Lower Barton's Creek has
its confluence with the lake approximately 6.8 km (4.2 mi stream channel distance)
downstream of Bridge No. 437.
At Bridge No. 437, Lower Barton's Creek forms a wide pool area consisting of
sand, silt. and gravel. Approximately 4.6 m (16.0 ft) downstream from the bridge is a
riffle area that extends approximately 6.1 m (20.0 ft) and is comprised of boulders and
rubble. At the riffle area, the average baseflow width is approximately 3.1 to 3.7 m (10.0
to 12.0 ft). The average depth is approximately 10.2 cm (4.0 in). As you travel further
downstream, the channel width is approximately 7.6 m (26.0 ft) and channel depth is 1.2
to 1.6 m (4.0 to 6.0 ft).
Approximately 16.2 m (60.0 ft) west of Bridge No. 437 is a jurisdictional
unnamed tributan• flowing into Lower Barton's Creek from the maintained area located
north of the bridge. At this time there is not enough information to determine if this UT
will be affected by project construction. The substrate of this man-made channel is
composed of sand and gravel. Very little flow was observed during our first and second
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visits. however due to the rainfall associated with Hurricane Floyd the flow during our
third visit was excessive. The normal baseflow width of the channel is 03 m (1.0 ft),
with a depth.of 6.1-7.6 cm (2.0-3.0 in). Following Hurricane Floyd, the baseflow width
was 0.5-0.6 m (1.5-2.0 ft), and the depth was approximately 15.2 cm (6.0 in). The
average width of the channel is 6.1 m (20.0 ft), and the average depth of the channel is
1.5 m (5.0 ft).
2.2.2 Best Usage Classification
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the DWQ. The
classification of Lower Barton's Creek [index no. 27-16-(1)] is WS-IV NSW. The WS-
IV classification denotes waters protected as water supplies which are generally in
moderately to highly developed watersheds: point source dischargers of treated
wastewater are permitted pursuant to rules .0104 and .0211 of 16A NCAC 2B .0100;
local programs to control nonpoint source- and stormwater discharge of pollution are-
required; suitable for all Class C uses. Class C uses include aquatic life propagation and
survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture. The supplemental
classification of NSW denotes Nutrient Sensitive Waters which require limitations on
nutrient inputs.
The project area is located in a protected water supply watershed. Within the
project region, approximately 4.0 km (2.5 mi) downstream of the project area, the Falls
Lake watershed is listed as a water supply critical area. A critical area is the area
adjacent to a water supply intake or reservoir where risk associated with pollution is
greater than from the remaining portions of the watershed. The critical area is defined as
extending either 0.5 mile from the normal pool elevation of the reservoir in which the
intake is located or to the ridge line of the watershed (whichever cones first); or 0.5 mile
upstream from and draining to the intake.
Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies, (WS-I: undeveloped
watersheds or WS-II: predominately undeveloped watersheds) nor Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 km (1.0 mile) of the project study area.
2.23 Water Quality
The DWQ has initiated a whole basin approach to water quality management for
the 17 river basins within the state. To accomplish this goal the DWQ collects biological,
chemical, and physical data that can be used in basinwide assessment and planning. All
basins are reassessed every five years. Prior to the implementation of the basinwide
approach to water quality management, the Benthic Macro invertebrate Ambient Network
(managed by the DEM) assessed water quality by sampling for benthic macroinvertebrate
organisms at fixed monitoring sites throughout the state. A BMAN station on Lower
Barton's Creek is located on SR 1844. This station was sampled once in June 1985
and received a rating of Fair.
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Manv benthic macroinvertebrates have stages in their life cvcle that can last from
six months to a year, therefore, the adverse effects of a toxic spill will not be overcome
until the next generation. Different to.xa of macroinvertebrates have different tolerances
to pollution, thereby, long term changes in water quality conditions can be identified by
population shifts from pollution sensitive to pollution tolerant organisms (and vice versa).
Overall, the species present, the population diversity and the biomass are reflections of
long term water quality conditions.
Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted through
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Any discharger
is required to register for a permit. No point source discharger is located on Lower
Barton's Creek within 1.6 km (1.0 mile) of the project study area.
2.2.4 Summary of Anticipated Impacts
Replacing an existing structure in the same location with a road closure during
construction is almost always preferred. It poses the least risk to aquatic organisms and
other natural resources. Bridge replacement on a new location usually results in more
severe impacts. Utilizing the full ROW width of 18.3 m (60.0 ft), anticipated impacts to
Lower Barton's Creek, due to Alternate 1, will be 18.3 m (60.0 ft). As for Alternate 2,
utilizing the same ROW width could likely cause impacts of 33.6 m (110.0 ft). Usually,
project construction does not require the entire right of way, therefore, actual impacts
may be considerably less.
Project construction may result in the following impacts to surface waters:
Increased sedimentation and siltation from construction and/or erosion.
2. Changes in light incidence and water clarity due to increased sedimentation and
vegetation removal.
3. Alteration of water levels and flows due to interruptions and/additions to surface
and ground water flow from construction.
4. Changes in water temperature due to streamside vegetation removal.
5. Increased nutrient loading during construction via runoff from exposed areas.
6. Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff, construction
and toxic spills.
Precautions must be taken to minimize impacts to water resources in the
study area, NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP) for the Protection of
Surface Waters must be strictly enforced during the construction stage of the
project. Guidelines for these BMPs include, but are not limited to: minimizing built
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upon area and diversion of stormwater away from surface -water supply waters AN.
much as possible. Provisions to preclude contamination by toxic substances during
the construction interval must also be strictly enforced.
3.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This section describes
those ecosystems encountered in the study area, as well as, the relationships between
fauna and flora within these ecosystems. Composition and distribution of biotic
communities throughout the project area are reflective of topography, hydrologic
influences and past and present land uses in the study area. Descriptions of the terrestrial
systems are presented in the context of plant community classifications and follow
descriptions presented by Schafale and Weakley (1990) where possible. Dominant flora
and fauna observed, or likely to occur, in each community are described and discussed.
Scientific nomenclature and common names (when applicable) are provided for
each animal and plant species described. Plant taxonomy generally follows Radford, et
al. (1968). Animal taxonomy follows Martof, et Al. (1980), Menhenick (1991), Potter, e,,
al. (1980), and Webster, et al. (1985). Subsequent references to the same organism will
include the common name only. Fauna observed during the site visits are denoted with
an asterisk (*). Published range distributions and habitat analysis are used in estimating
fauna expected to be present within the project area.
3.1 Terrestrial Communities
Two distinct terrestrial communities are identified in the project study area:
Alluvial forest and maintained/disturbed. Community boundaries within the study area
are well defined without a si;;nificant transition zone between them. Faunal species likely
to occur within the study area will exploit both communities for shelter and foraging
opportunities or as movement corridors.
3.1.1 Alluvial Forest
The alluvial forest is present along Lower Barton's Creek corridor. The transition
from alluvial forest to maintained/disturbed community is abrupt due to road shoulder
maintenance activities.
The canopy is composed of river birch (Belula nigra). American elm (Ulmus
americana), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulip jera), sweet-um (Liguidambar slt•raciflcua),
red maple (Acer ruhrum), Sycamore (Platancrs occidentalis), and loblolly pine (Pinus
taeda). The shrub layer consists of saplings of the canopy trees, flowering dogwood
(Corpus florida), spicebush (Linclera benzoin), and ironwoood (Carpinirs caroliniana).
Herbs within the alluvial forest include: Christmas fern (Pol}sfichum acrostichoides) and
Jack-in-the-pulpit (,4simina lriloba). Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicercr japonica) and
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Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinqucfolia). comprise the vine laver of this
community.
Wildlife associated with the alluvial forest include: white-tailed deer (Oclocoilells
virginianus), eastern mole (Scalopus aqualicus). opossum (Diclelphis marsupialis),
meadow vole (,Vficrotnts penn.)-lranicas), gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), beaver
(Castor canadensis), and raccoon (Procyon lotor). White-tailed deer will use this forest
community for cover and will forage on twigs and leaves as well as mast.
Avian species utilizing the alluvial forest include: red-shouldered hawk (Buteo
lineutus). blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata). northern cardinal (Cardinctlis cardinalis).
rufous-sided towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), summer tanager (Piranga rubra), tufted
titmouse (Pares bicolor), and white-eyed vireo (Vireo griseus).
3.1.2 Maintained/Disturbed Community
The maintained/disturbed community includes road shoulders along
SR 1831 that are present along the entire length of the project and a residential area
located northwest of Bridge No..437. Flora within this periodically maintained
community includes: ornamental hollies (Ilea spp. ), white pine (Pints strobus), azaleas
(Rhodo(lendron spp.), flowering dogwood, red maple, southern magnolia (Ifognoliu
grandiflora), eastern red cedar (Junipertts virginiana), fescue (Festuca sp.), crab grass
(Digitaria sp.), broad leaf plantain (Plantago rugelii), narrow leaf plantain (Plantago
lanceolate), lespedeza (Lespede_ct sp.), wild strawberry (Fragaria sp.), dandelion
(Tarasacum oflicinale), clover (Trifo1ium spp.), dog-fennel (E'upcttorium capillifolium).
false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), New York fern (Thelynteris noveborcrcensis),
sensitive fern (Onoclea sensihilis), Christmas fern, goldenrod (Soliclago sp.), and yellow
woodsorrel (O.ralis stricta). The width of the road shoulder varies between 1.8 m (6.0 ft)
on the western side of the road and 7.6 m (25.0 ft) on the eastern side.
The maintained habitat within the project area is surrounded by extensive forested
areas and represents only a minor constituent of a larger community structure within the
project vicinity. Therefore, faunal species frequenting the maintained community will be
largely those species inhabitin- the alluvial forest.
3.2 Aquatic Communities
One aquatic community, Lower Barton's Creek will be impacted by the proposed
project. Utilizing the information available at this time, impacts to the UT entering
Lower Barton's Creek can not be determined. Physical characteristics of a water body
and the condition of the water resource influence faunal composition of aquatic
communities. Terrestrial communities adjacent to a water resource also greatly influence
aquatic communities. No submersed or emergent aquatic vegetation was observed within
this section of Lower Barton's Creek or the UT. Vegetation along the bank of Lower
Barton's Creek includes jewel-weed (Impatiens sp.), Japanese grass (alic•roslegium
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vimineum), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflvra), and pokeweed (Phytolacca americana).
The bank of the UT is predominantly vegetated with. Japanese grass.
Fauna associated with these aquatic communities includes various invertebrate
and vertebrate species. Fish species likely to occur in Lower Barton's Creek include
comely shiner (Notropis amoenus), creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus), pumpkinseed
sunfish (Lepomis gibboszts), bluegill (L. macrochirus), and yellow bullhead catfish
(Ameiurus natalis). Invertebrates that would be present include: various species of
caddisflies* (Trichoptera), mayfly* (Ephemeroptem), crayfish* (Decapoda), dragonflies
and damselflies* (Odonata). Mussel fauna identified in Lower Barton's Creek includes
one Elliptio sp*. The snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina), pickerel frog (Rana
palustris), and northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) are common permanent residents
in this community.
3.3 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 quantifies and qualifies impacts
to the natural resources in terms of area impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary
and permanent impacts are considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative abundance of each
community present within 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 width of 18.3 m (60.0 ft).
Usually, -project construction does not require the entire right of way, therefore, actual
impacts may be considerably less.
Table 1. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
COMMUNITY Alternate 1 Alternate 2
Alluvial Forest 0.04 (0.10) 0.09 (0.23))
Maintained/Disturbed 0.17 (0.42) 0.22 (0.54)
Total 0.21 (0.52) 031 (0.77)
Note: Values cited are in hectares (acres).
Plant communities found within the proposed project area serve as nesting and
sheltering habitat for various wildlife. Replacing Bridge No. 437 and its associated
improvements will reduce habitat for faunal species, thereby diminishing faunal numbers.
However, due to the size and scope of this project, it is anticipated that impacts to fauna
will be minimal.
Areas modified by construction (but not paved) will become road shoulders and
early successional habitat. Reduced habitat will displace some wildlife further from the
roadway while attracting other wildlife by the creation of more early successional habitat.
Animals temporarily displaced by construction activities will repopulate areas suitable for
the species.
Aquatic communities are sensitive to even small changes in their environment.
Stream channelization, scouring, siltation, sedimentation and erosion from construction-
related work will affect water quality and biological constituents. Although direct .
impacts may be temporary, environmental impacts from these construction processes may
result in long term or irreversible effects.
Impacts often associated with in-stream construction include increased
channelization and scouring of the streambed. In-stream construction alters.the stream
substrate and may remove streamside vegetation at the site. Disturbances to the substrate
will produce siltation, which clogs the gills and/or feeding mechanisms of benthic
organisms (sessile filter-feeders and deposit-feeders), fish and amphibian species.
Benthic organisms can also be covered by excessive amounts of sediment. These
organisms are slow to recover or repopulate a stream.
The removal of streamside vegetation and placement of fill material at the
construction site alters the terrain. Alterations of the streambank enhances the likelihood
of erosion and sedimentation. Revegetation stabilizes and holds the soil thus mitigating
these processes. Erosion and sedimentation carry soils, toxic compounds and other
materials into aquatic communities at the construction site. These processes magnify
turbidity and can cause the formation of sandbars at the site and downstream, thereby
altering water flow and the growth.of vegetation. Streamside alterations also lead to
more direct sunlight penetration and to elevations of water temperatures which may
impact many species.
4.0 JURISDICTIONAL TOPICS
This section provides descriptions, inventories and impact analysis pertinent to
two important issues--Waters of the United States and rare and protected species.
4.1 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 (C FR) Part
328.3. Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those areas that are inundated or saturated
by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under
normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in
saturated conditions. Any action that proposes to place fill into these areas falls under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
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4.1.1 Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters
Potential wetland communities were investigated pursuant to the 1987 "Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual". The three parameter approach is used where
hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and prescribed hydrologic characteristics must all be
present for an area to be considered a wetland. Wetlands are not present within the project
area.
Both Lower Barton's Creek and the UT flowing into the creek are jurisdictional
surface waters under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Discussion
of the biological, physical and water quality aspects of all surface waters in the project
area are presented in previous sections of this report.
4.1.2 Summary of Anticipated Impacts,
Anticipated impacts to surface waters are determined by using the entire project
ROW width of 183 ) m (60.0 ft). Considering Alternate 1, impacts to Lower Barton's
Creek will consist of 60 linear feet and an area of 0.01 ha (0.03 acre). Impacts.associated
with Alternate 2 consist of 110 linear feet and an area of 0.03 ha (0.06 acre). The UT
located to the west of the existing bridge may be impacted by project construction, but at
this time there is not enough information to calculate potential impacts. Usually, project
construction does not require the entire ROW, therefore, actual surface water impacts
may be considerably less.
4.1.3 Permits
Impacts to jurisdictional surface waters are anticipated. In accordance with
provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 13)44), a permit will be
required from the COE for the discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the
United States."
A Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (23) is likely to be applicable
for all impacts to Waters of the United States from the proposed project. This permit
authorizes activities undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or financed in
whole, or part, by another Federal agency or department where that agency or department
has determined that pursuant to the council on environmental quality regulation for
implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act;
(1) 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;
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(2) that the office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency' or
department's application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that r
determination.
A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality
Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 Nationwide Permit
No. 23. Section 401 Certification allows surface waters to be temporarily impacted for
the duration of the construction or other land manipulations.
4.1.3.1 Neuse River Buffers
As the project is located in the Neuse River Basin, Riparian Area Rules for
Nutrient Sensitive Waters apply. The rules state that roads, bridges, stormwater
management facilities, ponds, and utilities may be allowed where no practical alternative
exists. They also state that these structures shall be located, designed, constructed, and
maintained to have minimal disturbance, to provide maximum erosion protection, to have
the least adverse effects on:aquatic life and habitat, and to protect water quality to the
maximum extent practical through the use of best management practices. Every
reasonable effort will be made to avoid and minimize wetland and stream impacts.
Estimated impacts to the riparian buffers are quantified in the table below. It is
possible the water resource listed below may be exempted when an on-site determination
by the Division of Water Quality is conducted. Therefore impacts may be considerably
less.
Table 2. Estimated Impacts to Riparian Buffers
Water Resource Biotic Community(s) Alt. 1 Impacts Alt. 2 Impacts
ha (ac) ha (ac)
Lower Barton's Creek AL, NIR 0.06 (0.14) 0.10 (0.26)
Total 0.06 (0.14) 0.10 (0.25)
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4.1.4 Mitigation
The 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, reducing impacts over time and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR 1508.20). Each of these three aspects (avoidance,
minimization and compensatory mitigation) must be considered sequentially.
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4.1.4.1 Avoidance
Avoidance mitigation examines all appropriate and practicable 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 practicable" measures to offset unavoidable impacts,
such measures should be appropriate to the scope and degree of those impacts and
practicable in terms of cost, existing technology and logistics in light of overall project
purposes.
4.1.4.2 Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable 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. Minimization
typically focuses on decreasing the footprint of the proposed project through the
reduction of median widths, ROW widths. fill slopes and/or road shoulder widths. Other.
practical mechanisms to minimize impacts to Waters of the United States crossed by the
proposed project include: strict enforcement of sedimentation control BMP's for the
protection of surface waters during the entire life of the project; reduction of clearing and
grubbing activity; reduction/elimination of direct discharge into streams; reduction of
runoff velocity; re-establishment of vegetation on exposed areas, judicious pesticide and
herbicide usage; minimization of "in-stream" activity; and litter/debris control.
4.1.4.3 Compensatory Mitigation
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. Compensatory
mitigation is not usually necessary with a Nationwide Permit No. 23.
4.2 Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in, or are in, the process of decline
either due to natural forces or their inability to coexist with human activities. 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Other species may receive
additional protection under separate state laws.
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4.2.1 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 197;, as amended. As of 13
May 1999, the FWS lists the following federally-protected species for Wake County
(Table 3). A brief description of each species' characteristics and habitat follows.
Table 3. Federally-Protected Species fnr WnL-,.
Scientific Name Common Name Status
Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald eagle Threatened
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker Endangered
Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedge mussel Endangered
Rhos michaiccii Michaux's sumac Endangered
Threatened cneriee nro CnPf.isl •6 .. L?•____ _ _
- -r-- _- -•- t, .... &$a"& "14. u-Y w become enoangered within the
foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Endangered is defined as a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or
a significant portion of its range.
Haliaeetus leacocephalus (bald eagle) Threatened
Family: Accipitridae
Date Listed: 11 March 1967
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. Immature eagles lack the
white head plumage; the body plumage has a uniform brownish to blackish color with
blotchy white on the underside of the wings, belly, and tail. In flight bald ea-les.can be
identified by their flat wing soar. Adults range in length from 69-94 cm and have a
wingspan ranging from 178-229 cm.
There are several factors that affect an eagles selection of a nest site. Eagle nests
are found in proximity to water (within a half mile) 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. Eagle nests
are approximately three meters across. 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.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Suitable nesting habitat in the form of large trees with a clear flight path to water
is not present within the project study area. There are no large bodies of water or lame
river systems within a half mile, with a clear flight path to water, of the proposed project.
Open water (Falls Lake) that is of sufficient size for foraging opportunities for the bald
eagle is approximately 1.6 km (3.0 mi) northeast of the project area. A review of the

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North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on 2 September 1999
indicated that there are no known occurrences of bald eagle within 1.6 km (1.0 mi) of the
project study area. Therefore, project construction will not affect the bald eagle.
Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) Endangered
Family: Picidae
Federally Listed: 13 October 1970
The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) once occurred from New Jersey to
southern Florida and west to eastern Texas. It occurred inland in Kentucky, Tennessee.
Arkansas. Oklahoma, and Missouri. The RCW is now found only in coastal states of its
historic range and inland in southeastern Oklahoma and southern Arkansas. In North
Carolina moderate populations occur in the sandhills and southern coastal plain. The few
populations found in the piedmont and northern coastal plain are believed to be relics of
former populations.
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 (Pinus palustris), 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 hectares (600 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 m (12-100 ft) above the ground and average 9.1-16.7 m {30-60 ft) high.
They can be identified by a large incrustation of running sap that surrounds the tree. The
large incrustation of sap is believed to be used as a defense by the RCW against possible
predators. A clan of woodpeckers usually consists of one breeding pair and the offspring
from previous years. The RCW lays its eggs in April, May, and June and hatch 33 days
later. Clutch size ranges in number from 3-5 eggs. All members of the clan share in
raising the young. Red-cockaded woodpeckers feed mainly on insects but may feed on
seasonal wild fruits.
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BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Suitable nesting habitat in the form of large pine trees with little understorv is not
present within the project study area. The study area is dominated by an alluvial forest.
composed primarily of hardwoods. A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program
database of rare species and unique habitats, on 2 September 1999, has no record of the
presence of red-cockaded woodpecker within the project vicinity. Therefore, project
construction will not affect the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Alasmidonta heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel) Endangered
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: 14 March 1990
Alasmidonta heterodori formerly ranged from the Petitcodiac River, Canada to the
Neuse River, North Carolina. In North Carolina populations are found in Middle Creek
and the Little River of the Neuse River Basin and in the upper Tar River and Cedar,
Crooked, and Stony Creeks of the Tar River system.
The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel ranging in size from 2.5 to 3.8 cm in
length. It's shell is distinguishable by two lateral teeth on the right half and one on the
left half. The periostracum (outer shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the
nacre (inner shell) is bluish to silvery white. -
Successful reproduction is dependent on the attachment of larval mussels to a host
fish. It is not known what the host fish is but evidence suggests that it is either an
anadromous or catadromous species. This mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic,
and industrial pollutants and requires a stable silt free streambed with well oxygenated
water to survive.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
On 27 July 1999, NCDOT biologists Lynn Smith and Sue Brady surveyed Lower
Barton's Creek within the project study area. The survey was conducted by wading
through the stream and utilizing visual techniques. Lower Barton's Creek was found to
have marginal habitat for dwarf wedge mussel. One Elliptio sp. was found utilizing one
man hour of search time. A review of the NCNHP database on 2 September 1999
indicated that there are no known occurrences of dwarf wedge mussel within the project
study area. Therefore, this project will not affect dwarf wedge mussel.
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Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) -Endangered
Family: Anacardiaceae
Federally Listed: 28 September 1939
Flowers Present: June
Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub. The bases of the
leaves are rounded and their edges are simply or doubly serrate. The flowers of
Michaux's sumac are greenish to white in color. Fruits, which develop from August to
September on female plants, are a red densely short-pubescent drupe.
This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. Michaux's sumac is dependent
on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It usually grows in
association with basic soils and occurs on sand or sandy loams. Michaux's sumac grows
only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight. Nlichaux's sumac does not compete
well with other species, such as Japanese honeysuckle, with which it is often associated.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Potential habitat for Michaux's sumac is present only within the road shoulder
portions of the project study area. A plant by plant survey for Michaux's sumac, within
areas of potential habitat was conducted on 01 July 1999 by NCDOT biologists Lynn
Smith and Bruce 0. Ellis. No Michaux's sumac was observed during the survey. A
review of the NCNHP database on 2 September 1999 indicates that there is no known
occurrence of Michaux's sumac within the project vicinity. Therefore, project
construction will not affect Michaux's sumac.
4.2.2 Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species
There are eleven Federal Species of Concern (FSC) listed for Wake County.
Federal Species of Concern are not afforded federal protection under the ESA and are not
subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally proposed or
listed as Threatened or Endangered. Federal Species of Concern are defined as those
species which may or may not be listed in the future. These species were formally
candidate species, or species under consideration for listing for which there was
insufficient information to support a listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered and Proposed Threatened. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E),
Threatened (T), Significantly Rare (SR) or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) list of rare plant and animal species are afforded
state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina Plant
Protection and Conservation Act of 1979.
Table 4 lists Federal Candidate and State listed species, the species state status (if
afforded state protection) and the existence of'suitable habitat for each species in the
study area. This species list is provided for information purposes as the status of these
species may be upgraded in the future.
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Table 4. Federal Species of Concern fnr Wnt:-p r.,mv. tom?
Scientific Name
Aimo hila aestivalis
Etheostoma c
lli
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idi Common Name v
Bachman's sparrow State Status
SC* Habitat
No
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Heterodon simus Carolina darter
Southern hognose snake SC
SR Yes
No
Lvthrurus matutintrs Pinewoods shiner SR Yes
illIvotis austrori arius Southeastern mvotis SC* Yes
Elli do lanceolata Yellow lance T Yes
Ftrsconaia masoni Atlantic igtoe T No
Lasmi ona subviridis Green tloater E No
S everia Bona Diana fritillarv butterfly SR* Yes
rLlonotro sis odorato Sweet inesa C* No
Trillium pusilltrm var. Carolina least trillium E* No
usillum
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"E" An Endangered species is one whose continued existence as a viable component of the State's
flora is determined to be in jeopardy.
"T'----- A Threatened species is one which is likely to become an endangered species within the
foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
"SC"--- A Special Concern species is one which requires monitoring but which may be taken under
regulations adopted under the provisions of Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes.
"C -- A Candidate species is one which is very rare in North Carolina. generally with 1-20 populations
in the state, generally substantially reduced in numbers by habitat destruction, direct exploitation or
disease. The species is also either rare throughout its range or disjunct in North Carolina from a main
range in a different part of the country or the world.
"SR"---- A Significantly Rare species is one which has not been listed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission as an Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern species, but which exists in the state in
small numbers and has been determined by the N.C. Natural Heritage Program to need monitoring.
Surveys for these species were not conducted during the site visit, nor were any of
these species observed. A review of the NCNHP database of rare species and unique
habitats on 2 September 1999 revealed no records of North Carolina rare and/or protected
species in or near the project study area.
5.0 REFERENCES
Amoroso, Jame L. 1999. "Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of
North Carolina". Raleigh: North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual,"
Technical report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station,
Vicksburg, Miss.
Godfrey, Michael A., 1997. Field Guide to the Piedmont. Chapel Hill, The University of
North Carolina Press.
LeGrand, Jr., H.E., and S. P. Hall. 1999. "Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare
Animal Species of North Carolina". North Carolina Natural Heritage Prod(,ram.
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Nlartof. B.S.. W.ivi. Palmer, J.R. Bailey and J.R. Harrison 111. 1980. Amphibians and
Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia. Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina
Press.
Menhenick. E.F. 1991. The Freshwater Fishes of North Carolina. N.C. WRC.. Raleigh.
NCDEHNR-DEM. 1992. Basinwide Assessment Report: Neuse River Basin. Raleigh,
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
NCDEHNR-DEM. 1993. "Classifications and Water Quality Standards for North
Carolina River Basins." Raleigh, Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources.
NCDENR-DWQ. 1997. "Field location of Streams, Ditches, and Ponding"
(Environmental Lab). Raleigh, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Potter, E.F., J.F. Parnell and R.P. Teulings. 1980. Birds of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill,
The University of North Carolina Press.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles and G.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the
Carolinas. Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina Press.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of The Natural Communities of
North Carolina. Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
Division of Parks and Recreation, NCDEHNR.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1970. Soil Survey of Wake County, Soil Consen-ation
Service. North Carolina Agriculture Experiment Station.
Webster, W.D., J.F. Parnell and W.C. Biggs. 1985. Mammals of the Carolinas. Virginia,
and Maryland. Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina Press.

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RECEIPT
June 27, 2002
Mr. Phil Harris
NC Department of Transportation'
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Re: TIP #: B-3527
DWO #: 020387
County: Wake
The North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) has received a check
in the amount of $ 1,482.24 check number 1314295, as payment for the compensatory
mitigation requirements of the 401 Water Quality Certification and/or Section 404 Permit
issued for the subject project. This receipt serves as notification that the compensatory
mitigation requirements for this project have been satisfied. Please note that you must
also comply with all other conditions of this certification and any other state, federal or local
government permits or authorization associated with this activity.
The NCWRP, by acceptance of this payment, acknowledges that the NCWRP is
responsible for the compensatory mitigation requirements associated with the subject
permit and agrees to provide the compensatory mitigation as specified in the permit. The
NCWRP will restore 1,544 square feet of riparian buffers in the appropriate portion of the
Neuse River basin.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Crystal
Braswell at-[phone].
Sincerely,
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Ronald E. Ferrell,
Program Manager
cc: ,Rob Ridings, Wetland8/40 Unit
Eric Alsmeyer, USACOE
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JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. Box 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GovERNOR SECRETARY
January 29, 1999

MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cyndi Bell
DWQ - DENR
FROM: W. D. Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets f6T the following projects:
Project T.I.P. County Bridge No. State Route Planning Engineer
B-3483 Jones No. 19 SR 1004 Bill Goodwin
B-3481 Johnston No. 94 NC 96 Karen Orthner
B-3210 Montgomery No. 45 NC 109 Karen Orthner
B-3534 Watauga No. 209 SR 1508 Karen Orthner
B-3529 _ Wake No. 124 SR 2006 Karen Orthner
B-3527 Wake No. 437 SR 1831 Dennis Pipkin
B-3377 Watauga No. 168 SR 1217 John Williams
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets and location maps for the
subject projects. The purpose of this information 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 projects. Scoping meetings for these projects are scheduled for
March 4, 1999 in the Planning and Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 470). These
scoping meetings will be held back to back beginning at 9:00 A. M. in the order shown above.
You may provide us with your comments at the meeting, mail them to us prior. to the meeting, or
e-mail them to [e-mail] prior to the meeting.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any
questions about the meetings or the scoping sheets, please call the indicated Project Planning
Engineer, at 733-3141.
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Attachments
BRIDGE PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
1-22-99
TIP PROJECT: B-3527 DIVISION: 5
F.A. PROJECT: BRZ-1831(1) COUNTY: Wake
STATE PROJECT: 8.2406701 ROUTE: SR 1831
DESCRIPTION: Replace Bridge No. 437 on SR 1831 over Lower Barton's Creek
PROJECT PURPOSE: Replace Obsolete Bridge
PROJECT U.S.G.S. QUAD SHEET(S): Bayleaf - in center of Quad
ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION: Urban Local
TIP CONSTRUCTION COST ....................................................... $ 420,000
TIP RIGHT OF WAY COST ....................................................... $ 351000
PRIOR YEARS COST ............................................................... $ 70.000
TIP TOTAL COST ................................................................... $ 525,000
TRAFFIC: CURRENT: 1800 VPD; DESIGN YEAR (2025): 3400 VPD
DUALS : one % TTST : one %
EXISTING ROADWAY TYPICAL SECTION: Two-lane, 18 foot, paved roadway
with grassed shoulders/ditches.
EXISTING STRUCTURE: LENGTH 51 FEET WIDTH 20.1 FEET
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