20081754 Ver 1_Information Letter_20100511

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
May 11, 2010
Mr. J. B. Setzer. P.E.
Division 14 Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
253 Webster Road
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Subject: Inspection
US Highway 25
DWQ Project 08-1754
TIP No. R-505
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Setzer:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On May 6, 2010, I inspected the construction work on US Highway 25 between Interstate 26 and NC Highway
225 in Henderson County. Major grading and paving are underway along the entire length of the project.
Review of the sediment and erosion control program found that additional attention is needed on these
structures. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and
mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. Please refer to the attached copy of the
inspection report for additional comments regarding the inspection.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Senior Specialist
Attachment
cc: David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office.
Aaron Powell
Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO
Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental
Transportation Permitting Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
US 25 Inspection Letter May 2010
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DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: Mav 6, 2010
County: Henderson Region: Asheville

DOT Division: Division 14
Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ? Complaint
?DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ? Other
DWQ 401 #: 08-1754 NW Permit #: IP
Project Name:
Location of Project:
5S Hi¢hwav 25-I-26 Connector R-505
U S Highway 25 from NC 225 near Zirconia to Interstate 26 in Henderson County
Project Complete: ?Yes X No
? Bridge
X? Culvert
? Bottomless Culvert
? Bottomless Arch
X? Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization
? Spoil Pile
? Borrow Pit
? Wetland Mitigation
? Stream Restoration
? On-site Stream Relocation
? Buffer Restoration
X? Bank Stabilization
? Other
If no, estimated date of completion:
Water Quality Concerns (DWQ):
? Steam Standards Violation
X? Turbidity
? Evidence of spills
? Oil/Petroleum
? Solid Waste
? Failed E & S control measures
X? Sedimentation Impacts
? Stormwater Permit Violation
X? Fill
? Buffer Impacts (see below)
? Other
Additional Wetland Impacts: ? yes X? no Estimated Acres
? Zone I Est Acres ? Zone 2 Est Acres
Additional Stream Impacts: ? yes X? no Est Linear feet -?
Estimated linear feet of impact:
Buffer Impacts: ?Neuse ?Tar-Pam ?Randleman ?Catawba
Zone 1: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ac
Zone 2: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Buffer Designation: ?Exempt ?Allowable ?Allowable w/mitigation ?Prohibited

Name of Waterway(s):
DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects
Background Info
Laurel Creek, Green River, Bat Fork, King Creek, Freeman Creek,
Lake Summit, Hill Branch, Jones Branch, Mill Creek, Laurel Branch,
Jones Creek
Basin/ Subbasin: Broad 030501
Wetland Type: []Isolated x[]Non-Isolated (Waters of US)
Stream Class: []Class B ?303d Listed ?WS-11 ?WS-V ?SB
X?Class C ?ORW X?Trout ?WS-111 []NSW
X?HQW ?WS-1 ?WS-IV ?SA ?CA
Type of Authorized Impact: X?Culvert []Bottomless Culvert
[]Bridge []Bottomless Arch
X?Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X?Fill
Authorized Wetland Impacts: X?0 - 1/10" acre ?1/I I'h to 1/3`d acre
? 1/3`dto 1.0 acre ?> 1.0 acre
Authorized Stream Impacts: ?< 150 linear feet X?> 150 linear feet 1,346 linear feet
Additional comments:
Reviewed project with DOT staff and Wright Brothers. Heavy construction is underway on the south end of the
project. Some paving has taken place and approximately 25% of the project has been paved.
It appears that the contractor has gotten behind on maintaining the sediment and erosion control devices and
structures. The contractor was cleaning out structures during the inspection. Some sediment and erosion control
structures especially on the northern end of the project needed a lot of work and some other sediment basin
appeared to be full.
The Melton Pond, between Stations 835 and 836, was not cleaned out from storms in the fall. The pond should
be cleaned out as soon as possible.
Seeding and/or matting should be performed as areas are graded.
It is imperative that all erosion control devices be maintained. Please continue with seeding and matting as
required to protect State surface waters.