20100615 Ver 1_Application_20100728

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
July 26, 2010
Mr. David Baker
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Subject: Bridge 156
General Permit #31
SR 1771
McDowell County, NC
Dear Mr. Baker:
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EUGENE A. CONTI,
SECRETARY
100615
I have enclosed a design plan, a PCN application for RGP #31, and a vicinity map relative
to the proposed bridge replacement project on SR 1771, McDowell County, NC.
The proposed project replaces a 20 foot bridge that collapsed with a 40 foot aluminum
box culvert with headwalls on Magazine Branch. Permanent impacts will be 40 linear
feet. Cofferdams and impervious dikes will be used to divert the stream during
construction.
Magazine Brach is an approximately 10-foot wide stream with cobble/ gravel/sand
substrate and prominent bed/bank features.
No stream relocation will be performed for the project. Existing channel morphology
will be maintained upstream and downstream of the bridge. Riparian vegetation will be
reestablished along disturbed areas associated with the bridge replacement. Stormwater
will be diverted through grass-lined ditches or vegetated buffers prior to entering streams.
No effect on federally listed species (threatened or endangered) or their habitats is
anticipated.
Division Thirteen Office
Phone: [phone]
Post Office Box 3279
Office of the Division Engineer
www.ncdot.gov/doh/operations/divisionl3
Asheville, NC 28802
Fax: [phone]
Mr. Dave Baker
Paae -2 Bride 156
McDowell County
July 26, 2010
As a part of the 401 Certification process, a copy of the application will be forwarded to
the NC State Historic Preservation Office as required by Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and GS 121-12(a).
By copy of this letter. we request Dave McHenry. North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission Coordinator. to comment directly to the Corps concerning the permit
request.
By copy of this letter, we are asking Ed Ingle, Area Roadside Field Operations Engineer,
to comment on the above project. Magazine Branch is classified as C. A buffer variance
will not be required for the project.
By copy of this letter. I am forwarding tour (4) copies of the application package to Brian
Wrenn, NC Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit and an additional copy to Mike
Parker. NC DWQ Asheville Re`aional Office for review and comment. Please char-e the
application fee of $240.00 to 1t'BS element # I' )B.20591 1. Please forward comments
directly to the Corps with copy to Division 13 Environmental Officer.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions or information needs. please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
a
Roger Bryan
Division 13 Environmental Officcr
Enclosures
cc: J.J. Swain. .Jr., P.E.
Garry Moore
Ed In«le. CPESC
David McI-Ienrv
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Office Use Only.
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
t
1.
Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
FXXection 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number: 31
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? X Yes ? No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
X 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes X No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes X No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bridge 156
2b. County: McDowell
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Dysartsville
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I P. or state
project no: 13B.205911
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): N/A
3d. Street address: N/A
3e. City, state, zip: N/A
3f. Telephone no.: N/A
3g. Fax no.. N/A
3h. Email address: N/A
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: North Carolina Department of Transportation
4b Name: J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer
4c. Business name
(if applicable): N.C. Department of Transportation
4d. Street address: 55 Orange Street, P.O. Box 3279
4e. City, state, zip: I Asheville, NC 28802
4f. Telephone no.: 828-251-6171
4g. Fax no.: 828-251-6394
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name
(if applicable): N/A
5c. Street address: N/A
5d. City, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.60077" N Longitude. 81.85431'W
1c. Property size: 0.1 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Magazine Branch
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C
2c. River basin: Catawba
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Rural, farmland, dairy, and residential
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
100
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Bridge replacement
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Replace a collapsed 20 foot bridge with a 40 foot aluminum box culvert with headwalls The project will use crane,
excavator, track hoes, dump trucks, and similar equipment.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: Blue line stream, field confirmed by NCDOT

? Yes X No ? Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): N/A Agency/Consultant Company:
Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
? Yes X No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
U. Proposed impacts inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands X Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or I (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
f W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) _ (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 X P ? T Box Culvert Magazine Branch X PER
X DWQ
10
40
S1 ? P X T Impervious dike Magazine Branch X PER X Corps 10 60
? INT X DWQ
S1 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? IN
T ? DWQ
S2 ? P ? T _
_
? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 100
3i. Comments 40 feet of permanent and 60 feet of temporary impacts
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10. 2008 Version
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number- (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No if yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below, If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? X Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name j mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T impact required?
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
63 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Minimum culvert length to meet current safety standards. Headwalls constructed to minimize length of structure.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.

2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

El Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested. acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a d escription of the proposed mitigation plan.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes X No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact i 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1 a Does the ro ect include or i it d t t t t d ff f
p ) s a lacen o pro ec e npanan
u ers ?
enti ie
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ? Yes X No
1b . If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
El Yes No
?
Comments: I
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a . What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
2b . Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? X Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why'.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, na rrative description of the plan:
The project will use BMP's to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) in compliance with NCDOT's NPDES Permit No.
000250 Post Construction Stormwater Program.
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? X DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other: N/A
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached? N/A
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
? HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
X Other NA
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? N/A ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? N/A b
d
d
? Yes ? No
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or Y
? es No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No
impacts?

5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ?
Raleigh
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
NC Natural Heritage distribution/habitat mapping, field survey
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Current Maps/Database
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)? I
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Current Maps/Database
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Project will not affect hydrology
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Current FEMA Maps
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided )
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Date: 7/26/2010 Caption: Bridge 156
Scale: 1 inch equals 1000 feet SR 1771
McDowell County. NC
Copyright (C) 1998. Maptech, Inc
Figure I. Bridge 156, Magazine Branch upstream and downstream of collapsed bridge site,
McDowell County, NC.