20081754 Ver 1_Information Letter_20100802

North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E.
Division 14 Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
253 Webster Road
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
August 2, 2010
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Inspection
US Highway 25
DWQ Project 08-1754
TIP No. R-505
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Setzel
On July 20, 2010, 1 inspected the construction work on US Highway 25 between Interstate 26 and NC
Highway 225 in Henderson County. Major grading and paving continue along the entire length of the project
Review of the sediment and erosion control program found that additional attention is needed on some
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 the at 828-296-4500.
Attachment
cc: Lori Bechwith, 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 July 2010
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Michael R. Parker
Environmental Senior Specialist
SURFACE WATER, PROTECTION SECTION - Asheville Regional Office
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DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: July 20, 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:
U S Hiehwav 25-1-26 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
? 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 I: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ 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)
Basin/ Subbasin:
DWQ 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
Broad 030501
Wetland "hype: ?Isolated x?Non-Isolated (Waters of US)
Stream Class: ?Class B ?303d Listed ?WS-11 ?WS-V ?S13
X?Class C ?ORW X?Trout ?WS-III ?NSW
X?HQW ?WS-I ?WS-N ?SA ?CA
Type of Authorized Impact: X?Culvert ?Bottomless Culvert
?Bridge ?Bottomless Arch
X?Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X?Fill
Authorized Wetland Impacts
Authorized Stream Impacts
Additional comments:
X?0 - 1/l0"' acre
? 113 rd to 1.0 acre
?< 150 linear feet
? IM l I"' to 1 /3 rd acre
?> 1.0 acre
X?> 150 linear feet 1,346 linear feet
Reviewed project on July 20, 2010. Heavy construction continues on the south end of the project. Some paving
has taken place and approximately 40% of the project has been paved.
Heavy rains continue to impact project. Some sediment and erosion control structures were in need of cleaning.
The biggest area of concern is site around the steel plate pipe with steep slopes bare soil near the end ofthe pipe.
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.
US Highway 25 ]nsnection .iuly 2010