20040446 Ver 1_Complete File_20040323

:/O~' ~ wAT~9QG
~~ ~
o ~
A~~STORMwgT~ryy ~ 1~
DWQ Project No.: 4 ~ D 4 y 6 County: ~ ~ ai.v~ 11 l°- RB~"~~
Applicant: ,pf c.0 oT
Project Name: g_~S~a,~ ~ 2Z6 outr k~o.~n c.~- Qeo~1S ~.rePJC. ~,• 512 ~Iz (.~ g'z6~ly
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: y~23 d 1
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, Sun G• M w.c a ,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 ater Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the pproved plans and
specifications, and oth suppo terials.
Signature: ~ Date:
Agent's Certificatio
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.
~~ ~~ e~
P , ~ /V n
RMwATF B
R'gyCy
~~ Michael F. Easley, Governor
/ ~ William G Ross Jr., Secretary
~y~ ~~ North Carolina Department of Environment and Nat jj sources
Alan W. Kli ~~i~t
~~
q(~~ . '~~
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748

.,
~ ;i. --- .y.i
`'~
~; ^
~~ a4 aA
?'~ •4
ap ~~
K ~.~
~- ^; ~
.~ ,~$
a
q a
ti~
~-
J
\ \ '~
~ \.
• \ \ ~~4
} ~ _\~
1 j~~~~
~ '1
i f..,
\ ..~
- N~ \ :.L~~.~l
o t,
~,~ e .
~~~~~
4
,! 1.

aE U
J
y`
(V
ii ~ ~ r~O \
r~
3~
~`~^~ III
O ~~-~
1.~:
N,~\
i (n _~
O '~
a ~ i,
Q N O r~ \, ,
Q~ j
~ 1
~m.r N
t.
~ ~
r-1 5,
b
~b
O »4
s~
~\
~~ ~~~\
j/~~ ~
~`~
. \ /
\\ 1~.~~~~ O b
:'f
N
mJQ~L w2
QN ~~
.~//ti ti~
R~ ~q
W~ W~
oW ~W
W ~'' W ~
O~ Om
0

O~O~ W A T ~RQG
r
~_ ~
O ~
April 23, 2004
Granville County
DWQ Project No. 040446
T.I.P. Number B-3644
APPROVAL OF 401Water Quality Certification
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
You have our approval, as described in your application dated March 19, 2004 and in accordance with the attached
conditions and those listed below, to place temporary fill material in 0.01 acres of jurisdictional wetlands, and 120
linear feet of streams. In addition you are authorized to impact 8,920 square feet of Zone 1 Neuse River Riparian
Buffers and 3,411 square feet of Zone 2 Neuse River Riparian Buffers. The purpose of the project is the replacement
of Bridge Number 226 over Knapp of Reeds Creek on SR 1120 in Granville County. The project shall be
constructed in accordance with your application dated March 19, 2004 (received March 23, 2004). After reviewing
your application, we have decided that General Water Quality Certification Number 3400 covers this fill. This
certification corresponds to the Regional Permit Number 198000291 issued by the Corps of Engineers. This
approval is also valid for the Neuse River Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In addition, you should acquire any
other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and
Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the
accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 1501inear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
1. Upon completion of work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1650.
2. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers.
3. The post-construction removal of any temporary bridge structures will need to return the project site to its
preconstruction contours and elevations. The revegetation of the impacted areas with appropriate native species
may also be necessary.
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
Coleen Sullins
Division of Water Quality
+;~*`~
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
rt~~~r.,.,,e, ce..,t..o• i nnn a~~_~~nn

O~o~ W AT F9QG
r
> ;~
O '~
4. Strict adherence the Corps of Engineers guidelines for bridge demolition will be a condition of the 401 Water
Quality Certification.
5. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing
season following completion of construction.
6. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
7. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
8. Pursuant to NCACISA 2B.0233(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWQ. At this time, the NCDWQ has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in Zone 1 anywhere on this project. Moreover, sediment and erosion control devices
shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not compromised and that discharge is released
as diffuse flow.
9. All protected riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored
to the preconstruction contours and revegetated with native woody species upon completion of the project
construction. Apost-construction as-built with the restoration activities included shall be submitted to the DWQ
no later than 60 days after the project is closed out by the Department of Transportation.
10. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary as well as along the construction corridor within these boundaries
approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked by orange fabric fencing for the areas that have been
approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure
compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0250.
11. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification (and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division
Engineer and the on-site project manager.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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 that 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 certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1850 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748

o~~~ w a rFRp~
>_
O `C
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
S~ ce ~,
G C
r~'t-
17 ~r
r
~1'lan W. Klimek, P.E.
(/
Attachments:
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
c:\ncdot\TIP B3348\wqc\040446wgc.doc
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
N. C. Divlslon of Water QuaNty 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]

r
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTIVIENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 'a
ATTENTION: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
Subject: Nationwide 23 and 33 applications, Buffer Certification Application for
the replacement of Bridge No. 226 over Knap of Reeds Creek on SR 1120,
Granville County. Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1120(5), State Project No.
8.2371001 TIP Project No. B-3644.
Please find enclosed three copies of the project planning report for the above referenced
project. The document states that Bridge No. 226 will be replaced with a new 165-foot
long single span bridge on the existing alignment. Traffic will use an offsite detour
during construction. There are temporary impacts to Waters of the U.S. associated with
this project. Impacts to Knap of Reeds Creek will be temporary consisting of 120 linear
feet. There are no wetland impacts associated with this project. ICnap of Reeds Creek is
located in the Neuse River Basin and subject to the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules.
Allowable impacts the riparian buffer 12,332.4 square feet. This project is located
within the Falls Lake flood storage area. No permanent fill will result within the flood
storage area below 264.8 feet as a result of this project.
.,. SfA7t n~
,,,.
~ .~
.,~~.
March 19, 2004

LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Demolition: The superstructure of Bridge No. 226 consists of a timber deck on I-beams.
The superstructure consists of end bents and internal bents with timber caps on timber
posts and concrete sills. There are three spans. The maximum potential fill is 1.3 cubic
yards. All guidelines for bridge demolition and removal will be followed in addition to
Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters and BMP's for Bridge
Demolition and Removal.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27899-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

Temporary Causeways
There will be 0.1 acres temporary impacts from the construction two rock causeways in
Knap of Reeds Creek for the construction of bridge 226 (see permit drawing Sheets 4, 5,
6, 7 and 8 of 8). The temporary rock causeway will be used to construct the new bridge.
The causeway will be done in two phases so that only one causeway will be in the water
at a time.
Restoration Plan: No permanent fill will result in the stream from the subject activity.
The materials used as temporary fill in the construction of the causeways will be
removed. The temporary fill areas will be graded back to the original contours.
Elevations and contours in the vicinity of the proposed causeways are available from the
field survey notes.
Schedule for Restoration of Temporary Fill Area: It is assumed that the Contractor will
begin construction of the proposed causeways shortly after the date of availability for the
project. The Let date is July 20, 2004 with a date of availability of August 31, 2004.
Removal and Disposal: The causeways will be removed shortly after it is no longer need
for the construction of the bridge. The temporary rock causeways will be removed by the
Contractor using excavating equipment. All materials placed in the stream by the
Contractor will be removed and disposed of in an upland area.
Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules
As previously noted, this project is located in the Neuse River Basin (subbasin 03-04-01,
HUC 03020201); therefore, the regulations pertaining to the buffer rules apply. Buffer
impacts associated with this project total 8,921 sq ft for Zone 1 and 3,412 sq ft for Zone
2. All practicable measures to minimize impacts within buffer zones were followed.
Measures used to minimize impacts to the buffer zone include using the current
alignment. According to the buffer rules, bridges are ALLOWABLE. Uses designated as
allowable may proceed within the riparian buffer provided that there are no practical
alternatives to the requested use pursuant to Item (8) of this Rule. These uses require
written authorization from the Division or the delegated local authority. Therefore,
NCDOT requests written authorization for a Buffer Certification from the Division of
Water Quality.
Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered, and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and
Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of February 18, 2003
the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists four federally protected species for Granville
County (Table 1).
Biological conclusions of "No Effect" were reached for all listed species as reflected in
the attached CE dated April 2002. The CE states that habitat for smooth coneflower is
present. A re-survey for the smooth coneflower was conducted on May 28, 2003 and no

r
individuals were found. Habitat is not present in the project study area for the other three
federally protected species.
Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Permit: It is anticipated that the construction of the causeways 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 a Nationwide 23 as authorized by a
Nationwide Permit 23 (FR number 10, pages 2020-2095; January 15, 2002).
Section 401 Permit: We anticipate 401 General Certifications numbers 3403 and 3366
will apply to this project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500(a) we are providing
two copies of this application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their records.
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules:_NCDOT requests that the NC Division of Water
Quality review the this application and issue a written authorization for a Neuse River
Riparian Buffer Certification.
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT website at:
http://www.ncdot.org/planning/pe/naturalunit/permit.hhnl
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Brett Feulner at
[phone].
Sincerely,
~,~
Gregory J Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
w/ attachment
Mr. John Hennessy, NC Division of Water Quality (2 copies)
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Francis Ferrel, Falls Lake Operations Branch (5 Copies)
w/o attachment
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Nance, PE, Div. 5 Engineer
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design Mr. Chris Murray, DEO
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP Mr. John Conforti, PDEA
Mr. Art McMillan, PE, Highway Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental

Office Use Only' Form Vcrsion May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to tuts project, please enter i~ot Hppuca~te- or ~~~H .~
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
^ 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW 23 and 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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT
Mailing Address: Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27966-1548
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: gthorp__(a)dot state nc us
2. Agent/Consultant 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:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
Page 1 of 8

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: Replacement of Bridge 2226 over Knap of Reeds Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3644
Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Butner
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Follow SR 1120 out of Butner for
~prox 1 /2 mile
Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): UTM 17 698959E 4002139N
(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.)
5. Property size (acres):
6. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Knap of Reeds Creek
7. River Basin: Neuse River
(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/maps/.)
8. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The area surronding the bridge is forestland,.
9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Plans for
replacing the bride include replacingthe current bridge in the same location. Equipment
used will include regttlar equipment utilized on bridge replacement projects.
Page 2 of 8

10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose is to replace the old bridge that is
functionally obsolete and structurally deficient.
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.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? 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. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The proposed project will temporary
fill .1 acres of Knap of Reeds Creek.
Page 3 of 8

2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
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***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, Hooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and tooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodp-ain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at I-800-358A616, or
online at httCt:!lwww.fema.kov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (c.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Im act Perennial or
IntermittenCl
(leases ecif )

1 Temporary fill in
surface waters
120ft
ICnap of Reeds Creek
85 ft
Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc 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 I-800-358-9616, or online at
www.uses.t;ov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 120 (temporary)
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
Site Number T e of Im act*
~ p Im act
p
(if applicable) lake, ond, estua
( p ry, sound,
(indicate on ma) (acres) ba ,ocean, etc.)
Page 4 of 8

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not umuea to: nu, excavation, arcagmg,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
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.
The No-Build or "do nothing" alternative was considered but would eventually necessitate
closure of the bridge All guidelines for bridge demolition and removal will be followed in
addition to Best Mana¢ement Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters and BMP's for
Bridge Demolition and Removal
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with I SA 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
Page 5 of 8

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
http : //h2 0. enr.state. nc. u s/n cw etl ands/strm~ide. htm l .
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.
NA
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Cazolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/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):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Page 6 of 8

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 aNEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ^
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 ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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 )?
Yes ^ No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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
(s uaze feet) Multiplier Required
Miti ation
1 8,920 3 NA
2 3,411 1.5 NA
Total 12,332
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Gone L ex[entls 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.
Page 7 of 8

XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application?
Yes ^ 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).
r
r
3~! ~/°
A~plicant/Agent's Signature ~ Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 8 of 8

~~~1V ~Y ~~~~ C®~~T 11
~~~~
WETLANDS & SURFACE WATER
N. C. DEPT.OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
~~C~~~~~
~~~
GRANVILLE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2371001 (B-36~4~)
S][$ lg2®
BETWEEN 5R 100 AND SR 1103
NORTH CAROLINA

V'V' ~~~~l~l
WETLAND BOUNDARY
WETLAND
DENOTES FILL IN
WETLAND
® DENOTES FILL IN
SURFACE WATER
DENOTES FILL IN
® SURFACE WATER
(POND)
® DENOTES TEMPORARY
FILL IN WETLAND
DENOTES EXCAVATION
® IN WETLAND
DENOTES TEMPORARY
® FILL IN SURFACE
WATER
•
• DENOTES MECHANIZED
•
•• • • • CLEARING
-~ -~ FLOW DIRECTION
~
--
- TOP OF BANK
-• wE F WAT
EDGE O
ER
---- ~ --- PROP. LIMIT OF CUT
----_F_--- PROP. LIMIT OF FILL
-~- PROP. RIGHT OF WAY
---•NG ---- NATURAL GROUND
---p~--- PROPERTY LINE
-TOE- TEMEASEMENTGE
- PDE - PERMANENT DRAINAGE
EASEMENT
--EAB--• EXIST. ENDANGERED
ANIMAL BOUNDARY
--EPB--• EXIST. ENDANGERED
PLANT BOUNDARY
-••- ~-••-••-••-••-•• WATER SURFACE
xx xxx x x LIVE STAKES
BOULDER
--- CORE FIBER ROLLS
~~~~~
PRI
PRA
PR
(DASHED LINES DENOT
EXISTNG STRUCTURES)
D BRIDGE
D BOX CULVERT
OPOSED PIPE CULVERT
12'-48'
E PIPES
54' PIPES
& ABOVE

SINGLE TREE
WOODS' LINE
DRAINAGE INLET
ROOTWAD
i
RIP RAP
5 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER
OR PARCEL NUMBER
IF AVAILABLE
PREFORMED SCOUR HOLE
LEVEL SPREADER (LS)
DITCH /
GRASS SWALE
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPOR'
DIVISION OF HIGHWA
(iKA1V V 1LLL~' COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2371001 (B~•36~~>
~I$ 112
BETWEEN SR 100 AND SR 1103
SHEET 3 OF 8 DATE

REVISIONS
~ Z
rn
~ ~ ~ ~ I~ .~ ' ~ ~
_~ ~~ ~~,
Cvrn, m~ ocn~ ~ Q a\
~y ~ ..
~o ~
~~ a cno ~ ~ //Q ~
~ \ 4~
n~ ,
;~ \ ' a
~'
\~
\ ~ ~~ 1
~~
N
O

~ ,
~~ ~ '

T
yP

m

gz s~
~o
m °~ or
~
~
m
I
"~
or
~~' q
~ ~-I
m
~~ ~

~
~

A ~ ~ \...
`

~~
~r \
~
C ~ O ~~ r\
~
~ ~ ~~
\4 Jp,C~ r
k rF
y m
f~ :,.~
',.rrnJI ~•,,p~' ry
\ ~~ O
y ~
o
2 ~~
N
~~
~ ~
~a
Z2
F ~ N
o~~=~
_~ ~~o
~~a~~~~~ m~~T
O T tie
~~'"~~oM~~~ ~
~~
H~ N ~ 1~fIN
p
~~~
~~
\\ N
~~ k ~
~e ~
~~. ~ ~
/~`~~~ .

\~
~ ~`
y
•~ ~
T ~
~~
~~ ,
i
~~J
\~ `a\\
~~ ~ ~~
m ~ .~
\ ''
m \ y
\ ~ ~/ 1
\ O y
~ hl
n \
~,
~,
~~ N ~ ~
~~
' ~ o ~~ ~I
/ ~ ~
Q~
J
~~Q
G ~3
-I'~.
~\
\\ ~~ ~
~r~.~ ~
~. ~Q O r
\ ~ y ~ O
" ~~ n cn
~\ Nz~
rn~m
' ~ y O
~" p ~
so ~~ ~ n
R y
.. O ~
pl ~ ~ .
~ ii
i .~ ,~~.
~~ `~
o~ I
~ O i /.
~ ~ i i
~~
~ ~ ~ ~\
~ I~ t.. i

`\ ~ `~
\\~
\\
0
r
~ ~ ~
~~
~~I Wsl

~~~
~~
rJ^
V
8

M~
W
V
~ O
~ ~ N
v/ N
~C~.~d
N
~ ~ J
~ ~ 1F}~ \ ~, 1 i',
,p,
~~ A\I ~ ~j ~' ~~ ~, ~,
~'., ., ...L~;•~~ ~. . I , ~~/cn','~y: iii(%i ~~',
I I / III
~
~~
~
r
/
\i
iZ
/~ ' 1
II

r,;~ ,i- ~ ;
i;-
~- .,~ ,
1;, ~ I ,,~1
^ 11 ,1i ~~ ~"~
1
~ ~ 1
• ,.

`
41 `
\ ` 1
'
. `
\ 1
11 1
~~ ~. ~,
1
~~~
P{ r~ \~~,
~
1
~,
, \;
1
~
,
'\
I ~ ~ 1` `ti
0 z \~
•
;
~ ,~
. .
1
l' ~`
~
~
` ~: ~ Ay

+F ~ I ,

` i.
~ , ~g,
'~;.
~` ~~ L ~
~a 0 ~~ ~cf
O~ r \r ~ `~ .. S
\, ~
1
d' /. II
,.
1
\ ~ IA 7I \~ a, ~N~ I ~
,1 ~ 1
1y}~' ,1 \ , i ' i' 1
~ Q N ; ~/~ ~y z ~I ,~'
\~` .. ~y ~ ` / :I~~k~ ` t70. `lY. X11111
,\ \., ~ , . ; .. m i 1,1 Y
\\ ~'.•,
-. 11.
`.~ 1 __ ''I''
~. ~ ~ J
\~f.-- ~, \ I~ ~t
r_. ._. ... .. W
. ti ~-. ~ ~
I ,'
/ / ~ ~~ ~. O \ 1 ,I~
~,
--
~ -„ \ ,., /
~~ u
~ A 1~ ~~
~t~ ~11
0.I[)
4~~ 1 ~:/ ~,1 ,
,.N / /; , /, ,,
j ~ // , % - // ~.
I ( / // ~ /mar ,
ly I '~1 ~
N ,
,,,~;,,-, ,~` ,9 ,
I i) \\~' /
~i `` i ~, ,~, I /
~;~ ,
~~. ~-i
1, I 'ror' /~ ~/%
I. ..,~, .;; -,; .,,. ,;ti~
~~ ~
x
~~, ~ a_~~p ~~
~ ~~~~~~~W~~
~~~~ o$E6YC,1 ~'
• ~~
o ~~~~~~ ~5~~~
~a
~~ :~~ ~
~~ ~ ~
~I ~ .I t 1.
\ `
~.
1 ~`~ ,'~ \` ~`
' ~~ O
~'~
~ `, ` ~~~~
,I` \, ~ ` ,\ ~ r
11~;~` ~~ 1`x,4 , 1 `\.`.`~ `\\...~.. ,`.,~ V
` ~ ~ ~
L ~~ i
,4
` 1 1~ D.._ ~~_
`~~ \ P.. __ \ IG ~ 2
31 ~ ~~~ t~~:~ ~ Zi w ~ u~.
s: f,y, ~ p..~ vl W w
X211 ,' ~ ~ ~~ „~:\. ~ ~ y~ N
~ W Wy~ ~ ~ F„ /-~ 5
i~ ~, ~ ~ OE
1 _, ,.
„ 1 "'e,y,M~ W ~ V O
~.
1I ..W ~
` ~~
I ~
r`~~r,
~ ~ ~ '~
,~1~~, _ ~~ '~~~~
;, ~ ,_
~ `1 ~; ~ ~
\_
\
I `g ,,
,,
°\~~ ~ /`. ~°(p. ~Q
~~ ~~~ ~3
~` ` ~~
x~ JJ
2 ~ N
SNOISI/~3Y

m E ~
m . rn ~.
~
y ~~
v
Z~~
c c

H --
~ N ~
. o
N R
~.) !~
xL av
w U E ~
a
a

w "~
w ~
E~ n
c m ~ ~
3 v
H
W
U
LL
~ i
n
v
~ C ~ U
.a ~
v
~
~ ~ N
C ~ ~
(
0 ~
=Z~.
LL `-'

Q ~
C
C 'C ~ ~

~ _ ~ t
V ~.~
~
F-
Q
fn ~
4 ~

~
V _
.
~
~ ~ v
Qa ~ ~ m
~,
~
~ _~ w c
o
W
a ~ _ ~
~

0 ~
g ~ ~~

W
~ ~ ~
. m .
~- ~ a
w ~
~~
w ~
~ .y m
~ c
m

co

o
o C
.~ o 0
~v
N
t
(O

J
r O ~
(n Z ~ O
H

NAME AND ADDRESS
OWNER'S NAME ADDRESS
O UNITED STATES OF AMERICA X
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS X
WETLANDS ~ SURFACE WATER
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GRANVILLE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2371001 (B-36~~)
S]E~ lll2®
BETWEEN SR 100~Q AND SR 1103
SHEET 8 OF 8 DATE

NORTH CAROLINA
a
~,
Y
~~
n
6'
US 158 ~ g
~~~~ by ~
,y U
y z
J
C 56
BUFFER
N. C. DEPT.OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
~I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ GRANVILLE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2371001 <B-36~~)
SIE~ 1~2®
BETWEEN SR 100 AND SR 1103
SHEET 1 OF 8 DATE

SITE MAP

-iJLB WETLAND BOUNOARY
WETLAND
L
r~"C""•"'Y ALLOWABLE IMPACTS ZONE I
x x x'Six
ALLOWABLE IMPACTS ZONE 2
MITIGABLE IMPACTS ZONE I
® MITIGABLE IMPACTS ZONE 2
PROPOSED BRIDGE
PROPOSED BOX CULVERT
F~~~ PROPOSED PIPE CULVERT
12'-48'
(DASHED LINES DENOTE PIPES
EXISTNG STRUCTURES) 54' PIPES
SINGLE TREE
~. WOODS LINE
-BZ - RIPARIAN BUFFER ZONE
- BZ1 - RIPARIAN BUFFER ZONE 1
30 ft
- BZ2 - RIPARIAN BUFFER ZONE 2
20 f t
~~ ~~ FLOW DIRECTION
~~ TOP OF BANK
WE EDGE OF WATER
___~ ___ PROP. LIMIT OF CUT
---E--- PROP. LIMIT OF FILL
PROP. RIGHT OF WAY
& ABOVE
DRAINAGE INLET
\ ROOTWAD
RIP RAP
5 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER
OR PARCEL NUMBER
IF AVAILABLE
^ PREFORMED SCOUR HOLE (PSH)
LEVEL SPREADER (LS)
---•NG ---- NATURAL GROUND
---~~-- PROPERTY LINE
GRASS SWALE
- TDE - TEMP. DRAINAGE
EASEMENT
- PDE - PERMANENT DRAINAGE
EASEMENT
--EAB-- EXIST. ENDANGERED
ANIMAL BOUNDARY
--Epg--~ EXIST. ENDANGERED
PLANT BOUNDARY
_._.._. Q_._-_._.. WATER SURFACE
x x x x x LIVE STAKES
x x x
BOULDER
--- CORE FIBER ROLLS
BUFFER
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GRANVILLE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2371001 (B-36~~)
SIB X12®
BETWEEN SR 100 AND SR 1103
SHEET 3 OF 8 DATE

r,~~~
~-<.
~~~<> 2
r<<.~ IO
x<<x y

~ IN
~
O ~ 2
„l
~
y ~y
^^
II
'~v' `vl
~~ ~~
N
o~ o~
rnrn rnm
ro
N
.+ `
f \
O ~\
y ~
S
/...
~ ./.~a
\~
,.., '~ \ ~
8~ g~
~ ® z r"

F ~
A A
~ C~i z "~
-~
am
~
.~ ~ C
"
o
~
7

~
7~ (~

~B
~~ O ~
~ ~ m
~~ ~g I
~N \
N m
O '
8'^
~~
1. Ty ~ ,
~ `.ay
. N~
~ __
N ~ ~~
'I
N
ti
T
O
I.
aewsioNs
N
p~
T
~y
S

~~~ ~ i
i
i
~ i ,~!
\~
5
~\\\~ ~~
~. ~ ~\
~, 7
~~ I ~~PQ ~
\..\
••\ ;
.°'
~-w.
erg --__
\ u ~ ~~
F
.+ ' b
,\ \ J{~
~,
~~ a
a
\ \~ 9B
8~ ~ ~
~z ~~~
~ ~
~~ ~
~r
_~ ~
y ~ Z
O

REVISIONS
);~c,~
):..
C C ~ m ~ \ ~~` v. \
rn ~ ~ '\ \ r \ to `'i <' ~
111 '\ iil! ~ s "'%'/.;~;.:.`~. \. ~ ~.~• ~~
N ~ N 4 .;~ ~ ,, , •.
\ ~ / \••
~ ~ ` \ {~~ 1 Via' \ `\
.,
' I,,
Q~ ~' ,.
,
.~
I~ ,
~•
/ ~ `.;~.
,
' ~ : ~ ,
,
t ~ :~~~ ~
~ ,
,
~, *~,
_ ., ,
1 , ~ ~ ~~~i1~' /
.•
,
1 '
.
, ,
.-
,,,, I
r~, ~ , ~ ; '
c •, \ •_
''m
• ,,
`.
,
r Z ~', 1 I . 1 ~\ \~a
a ~ ~ - _ , .._......_ ,
.,•
•
,
_. 4 i
;i li, ~ ~ \
~ ~ _ A~
z ~ - ''' ` - _ ~' A
I -.
• •,
.• _
~.. .. ...
•N
• ~ -_ \
'm I I I I I
k~ &? \ I . ~ I I ~
ll ~, ~~
• ., ~. '
-.
.,
;'
•, ~ •
. .
•';
... ~' ,~w; ,';'fir' 1 ~r:~~. ~;, ;, ~P
. ,,
~, ,..
• `, ,',1-
_ '
, > I ', .~
_. _.• ,
• ~ r <n •.~
~t~ Z: ~~
•
,,
,
•
,
,
,
II
~`.::.
... ~ „
`rte `~ ,.. } ~ I \ ~. 3. JN ~ O ~ Z Z
N ``~ ~~1 I y~ hs ~~• ' '„ 1 N ~ ~
\' ~ \ ` ` ~ ' ~ 1 I
1`, '.
1 1 I' ~i ~ ,

s '~~` O>
/ / r /!,' ~ ~ j ~ 1; ~ ; ~~, ~ ` I / ' ~.. ~~ ~ I _, ~I ICI '~ ~ ••. ~ ~,~` ` - `A
,.~,~,, I'~ , ~
,'~/ /~~1 I' h i i l i j l l ' ~ / i / `~ 1 ,1 1+ 1`i'i'1 lii` „~
,' / ~ ~,I I ~ ~ ~ I ~' ~ 'jl ~ ~ ~' I ~ X1,11 ~t~ ~1
`a ', '~I I II `I I g~
~,
I ,
, ,
~$/1
I~/ . / I~ , 111 ','~,'r/ j li'~~. ,`II\,~,!„ 1 1~ ~yt . ~ _ ~ `.` ~`, ~ m
. ~ , , I~ ~~
~i

I.,~ N
Z wry
w z ~
w ~ 0
w
"
g
m ~- Z ~
w o~
~ N
J
H

O `-'
I-'
w
J
m N
~ Z
~ O

Z
} O

J ~ ~
Q a
O
f`~

Z
UJ v
H
N l7
U J

Q
m
N ~ ~
Z ~
v ~*
M e
f7
- O Q
N J N
L
r Q r 1A
O N
p
Q ~ ONi O
O ~ ~
a "

~
W~
J V
~a
x
W a~
LL w
~
O
~
m ~ y
oa o x
~
~
U
f0
rn
Z O +
O C
O ~
Q
~ l~L +
f0
N
~ ~
p
j m
~
~ c
~
U ~
~ ~
F ~

O J
z Q
w
~ ~
O
N ~

NAME AND ADDRESS
OWNER'S NAME ADDRESS
O UNITED STATES OF AMERICA X
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS X
BUFFER
N. C. DEPT.OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GRANVILLE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2371001 (8-36~~G)
Sfl$ lfl2®
BETWEEN SR 100~Q AND SR 1103
SHEET 8 OF 8 DATE

,1, ,
Granville County-
SR 1120
Bridge No. 226 Over Knap of Reeds Creek
`\\
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1120(5)
State Project 8.2371001
TIP Project No. B-3644
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
DATE ~s~rL. Gail Grimes, ., Assistant Manager
O Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
NCDOT
~~~ 2. ~
DAT G Nicholas L. Graf, P.E.
~Y Division Administrator, FHWA

Granville County
SR 1120
Bridge No. 226 Over Knap of Reeds Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1120(5)
State Project 8.2371001
TIP Project No. 8-3644
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
July 2002
Document Prepared by
A R T H® T t C N
a larco avrewunnow« c% con~AVw
Edward B. McFalls, P.E.
Project Manager
Earth Tech
for the North Carolina Department of Transportation
,l
~'.
Brian F. Ya oto, Unit Head
Consultant Engineering Unit
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
,,...
Con a er
Consultant Engineering Unit
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
.....,...rii~i
~(~ '~
''.
~~. ~°N~q
. le..a +~
~•,~~
o `pG ,~.
`a~. ~~ ., ..., ti~''%
moo,: .*- •.y~
~:~ JOHN G. ~~~
w
~ CONFORTI iz
~ ~, REM .~~j
~~d;• 9766 =,~'~'~

r 1 r i
SPECIAL PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Granville County
SR 1120
Bridge No. 226 Over Knap of Reeds Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1120(5)
State Project 8.2371001
TIP Project No. B-3644
In addition to the standard Nationwide Permit No. 23 Conditions, the General
Nationwide Permit Conditions, Section 404 Only Conditions, Regional
Conditions, State Consistency Conditions, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best
Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal, NCDOT's Guidelines
for Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters, General
Certification Conditions, and Section 401 Conditions of Certification, the following
special commitments have been agreed to by NCDOT:
Project Development and Environmental Analysts Branch:
The stream impacts associated with the project will likely be lower than the
150 linear-foot (45.7 m) threshold. If it becomes apparent during final
design that more than 150 linear feet (45.7 m) of stream will be impacted,
mitigation measures will be considered.
Highway Design Branch:
Bridge deck drains in the bridge structure should not discharge directly
into the stream.
Bare bank passage under the bridge structure should be provided to allow
wildlife passage.
The Corps of Engineers will be provided the following for review when
available:
• Impacts to temporary easements.
• Potential impacts due to relocation of utility lines within the right of
way.
• Impacts to the Falls Lake flood storage capacity. Identify the
number of cubic yards of fill material to be placed below elevation
264.8 feet mean sea level. Excavation of material below elevation
July 2002
Page 1 of 2

i i I .. ~
264.8 may be subtracted from the fill total. Show the loca ion of all
cuts and fills on full design plans. If no fill will be locat d below
264.8 ft mean sea level, include a statement indicat ng upon
submission of full design plans.
• Provide five copies of the full design plan package, including
roadway cross-sections and the bridge survey hydrau is design
report. Plan packages should include final exact totals f r wetland
impacts, cubic yards of fill and excavation below 264.8 eet mean
sea level, acreage of any new permanent right of way and
temporary easement for roadway and/or utility work, an acres of
forested land to be cleared. Requests for utility easem nts should
be submitted by the entity operating the utility line in qu stion. Also
to facilitate onsite assessment of impacts all proposed ermanent
right of way and temporary easements should be staked n the field.
July 2002 i Page 2 of 2.

Granville County
SR 1120
Bridge No. 226 Over Knap of Reeds Creek
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1120(5)
State Project 8.2371001
TIP Project No. B-3644
INTRODUCTION: The replacement of Bridge No. 226 is included in the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) and in the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement Program. The location
is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental impacts are anticipated. The
project is classified as a federal "Categorical Exclusion".
I. PURPOSE AND NEED
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate the bridge has a sufficiency
rating of 38.9 out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered
functionally obsolete and structurally deficient. The replacement of this
inadequate structure will result in safer and more efficient traffic operations.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 1120 (Veasey Road) in Granville County is classified as a "Local" route in the
Statewide Functional Classification System.
Through the project area, SR 1120 has a 20-foot (6.1 m) wide pavement and 5-
foot (1.5 m) unstabilized shoulders. The horizontal and vertical alignments in the
vicinity of the bridge are good. There is no speed limit posted on SR 1120 near
the bridge; therefore, the statutory speed limit of 55 miles per hour (89 kilometers
per hour) applies. Existing right-of-way is 60 feet (18.3 m).
The existing bridge was constructed in 1954. The superstructure consists of a
timber floor on I-beams. The substructure consists of timber caps on timber posts
and concrete sills. The abutments are vertical. The existing bridge consists of
three 40-foot (12.2 m) spans and has a clear roadway width 19.2 feet (5.9 m).
The crown of the roadway is situated 18 feet (5.5 m) over the bed of Knap of
Reeds Creek. The posted weight limit is 13 tons (12 metric tons) for single
vehicles and 16 tons (15 metric tons) for trucks with trailers. The bridge is located
in a tangent section of SR 1120 and crosses Knap of Reeds Creek at
approximately 90 degrees. Photographs of the approaches to the existing bridge
are shown in Figure 4.
July 2002 Page 1

The average daily traffic volume on SR 1120 at Bridge No. 226 was 3,800
vehicles per day in 2002. By the design year 2025, the average daily traffic
volume is expected to increase to 6,200 vehicles per day. The projected traffic
volume includes three percent dual-tired vehicles and one percent truck-tractor
semi-trailers. Two school buses each cross the bridge four times daily, SR 1120
is not a designated bicycle route.
Two accidents were reported approximately 400 to 500 feet (122 to 152 m) from
Bridge No. 226 in the period between June 1, 1998 and May 31, 2001. Both of
these accidents occurred within 100 feet (30 m) of each other according to
NCDOT Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System Report.
• The first accident involved one vehicle and a movable object. The vehicle
was backing up at approximately 5 miles per hour (8 kilometers per hour)
when it struck the movable object.
The second accident involved one vehicle and an animal. The estimate
speed of the vehicle was 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour).
There is a 12-inch (300 mm) water main adjacent to the north of the existing
bridge. There is a sewer line, aerial utility lines, and Public Service of North
Carolina gas line on the south side of the bridge.
The land adjacent to Bridge Number 226 is owned by the United States Army
Corps of Engineers, which leases it to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource
Commission (WRC). WRC operates the land as recreational gametands.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The project replaces the existing bridge with a new bridge approximately on the
existing horizontal alignment and at the existing grade. The bridge will carry two
lanes of traffic over Knap of Reeds Creek. It will have two 12-foot (3.6 m) lanes
with 3-foot (0.9 m) shoulders. The bridge approaches will have two 12-foot
(3.6 m) lanes with 8-foot (2.4 m) shoulders, 2 feet (1.2 m) of the shoulders being
paved. The bridge is anticipated to be approximately 165 feet (50 m) long.
Figure 3 shows the typical cross-sections of the roadway approaches and
bridge. The proposed design speed is 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour).
B. Detailed Study Alternatives
Three alternatives were carried forward for detailed study in this Categorical
Exclusion. They are shown on Figure 2 and described below.
July 2002 Page 2

Alternative 1. This alternative replaces the bridge on its existing
horizontal alignment while using an off-site detour to maintain traffic during
construction. The off-site detour consists of SR 1120 (Veasey Road),
SR 1103 (Central Avenue), SR 1004 (Butner Road). The total off-site
detour length is 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
Alternative 2. This alternative replaces the bridge on its existing
horizontal alignment while maintaining traffic on-site during construction
on a temporary detour to the north.
Alternative 3. This alternative replaces the bridge on its existing
horizontal alignment while maintaining traffic on-site during construction
on a temporary detour to the south.
C. Alternatives Eliminated from Further Study
No Action. This alternative consists of short-term minor reconstruction and
maintenance activities that are part of an ongoing plan for continuing operation of
the existing bridge and roadway system in the project area. Many of the
structural elements are decaying or corroding. Decay and corrosion has already
reduced the bridge's safe load-bearing capacity. Although further maintenance
activities will slow the decay, closing the bridge will eventually be necessary.
D. Preferred Alternative
Alternative 1, replacing the bridge on its existing horizontal alignment while
using an off-site detour to maintain traffic during construction, is the preferred
alternative. Alternative 1 was
adequate, it is the least costly
damaging alternative, it has the
properties, and has the least
exceptions are anticipated.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
selected because the off-site detour was
alternative, it is the least environmentally
least impacts to the adjacent Section 4(f)
impacts to surrounding utilities. No design
Construction and right-of-way cost estimates for the alternatives studied are
presented below in Table 1.
July 2002
Page 3

Table 1: Estimated Costs
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Structure Removal $19,200 $19,200 $19,200
Structure $390,000 $390,000 $390,000
Roadwa A roaches $228,100 $228,100 $228,100
Detour Structure & A roaches n/a $712,020 $659,700
Miscellaneous and Mobilization $286,700 $607,680 $583,000
En ineerin and Contin encies $126,000 $293,000 $270,000
Ri ht-of-wa /Utilities/Relocations $34,950 $34,950 $34,950
Total Cost of Alternative $1,084,950 $2,284 950 $2,184,950
t7oes not inGUae on-sne temporary aetours.
The estimated cost of the project, as shown in the 2002-2008 Transportation
Improvement Program, is $675,000 including $50,000 for right-of-way and
$500,000 for construction. Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled for Federal
Fiscal Year 2002, with construction to follow in Federal Fiscal Year 2003.
There are no residential or business relocations for all alternatives.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
A. Methodology
Published information and resources were collected prior to the field
investigation. Information sources used to prepare this report include the
following:
• United States Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangle map (Lake Michie,
1977)
• United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) Map (Lake Michie, 1995)
• NCDOT aerial photograph of project area (1:1200)
• Soil Survey of Granville County (Natural Resources Conservation Service
[NRCS] 1997)
• North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(NCDENR) basin-wide assessment information (NCDENR, 1996)
• USFWS list of protected and candidate species
• North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) files of rare species and
unique habitats
Water resource information was obtained from publications posted on the World
Wide Web by NCDENR Division of Water Quality. Information concerning the
occurrence of federally protected species in the study area was obtained from
the USFWS list of protected and candidate species (March 2002), posted on the
World Wide Web by the Ecological Services branch of the USFWS office in North
Carolina. Information concerning species under state protection was obtained
July 2002 Page 4

from the NHP database of rare species and unique habitats. NHP files were
reviewed for documented sightings of species on state or federal lists and
locations of significant natural areas.
A general field survey was conducted along the proposed project route by Earth
Tech biologists on July 26, 2000. Water resources were identified and their
physical characteristics were recorded. For the purposes of this study, a brief
habitat assessment was performed within the project area of Knap of Reeds
Creek. Plant communities and their associated wildlife were identified using a
variety of observation techniques, including active searching, visual observations,
and identifying characteristic signs of wildlife (sounds, tracks, scats, and
burrows). Terrestrial community classifications generally follow Schafale and
Weakley (1990) where appropriate and plant taxonomy follows Radford et al.
(1968). Vertebrate taxonomy follows Potter et al. (1980), Martof et al. (1980), and
Webster et al. (1985). Vegetative communities were mapped using aerial
photography of the project site. Predictions regarding wildlife community
composition involved general qualitative habitat assessment based on existing
vegetative communities.
Jurisdictional wetlands, if present, were delineated and evaluated based on
criteria established in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual (USAGE, 1987). Wetlands were classified based on Cowardin et al.
(1979).
B. Physiography and Soils
Soil and water resources that occur in the project area are discussed with
respect to possible environmental concerns.
The project area lies in the north-central portion of North Carolina within the
Piedmont physiographic province. Elevations in the project area are
approximately 260 feet (79.2 m) (National Geodetic Vertical Datum, 1929). The
topography of the project vicinity is flat to gently rolling hills.
The proposed project is in a semi-rural area in Granville County approximately
one mile (1.6 km) west of Butner, NC. Granville County's major economic
resources are agriculture, livestock production, and forest-based industry. The
population of Granville County in 1999 was 45,450 (North Carolina Office of
State Budget, Planning and Management 1999).
Information about soils in the project area was taken from the Soil Survey of
Granville County, North Carolina (USDA 1997). The map units in the project area
are described below.
• Chewacla and Wehadkee soils (ChA), 0 to 2 percent slopes,
frequently flooded. This unit is mapped along both banks of Knap of
July 2002
Page 5

Reeds Creek. The soils are somewhat poorly to poorly drained soils
formed from alluvial sediments and typically occur in drainageways in the
Piedmont. They are frequently flooded for brief to long periods. The
Chewacla portion occurs on floodplain ridges and the Wehadkee portion
occurs in the lower swales. The seasonal high water table for Chewacla
soils is 0.5 to 1.5 feet (0.2 to 0.3 m). For Wehadkee soils, the seasonal
high water table is 0 to 1 foot (0.0 to 0.3 m). Permeability is moderate and
shrink-swell potential is low for both soils. Chewacla and Wehadkee are
both on the list of hydric soils in North Carolina.
Enon loam (EnC), 6 to 10 percent slopes. This unit occurs on both sides
of SR 1120. Enon soils typically occur on hill slopes in Piedmont uplands.
They are very deep, well drained soils formed in residuum weathered from
mafic intrusive rocks. The permeability is slow and the shrink-swell
potential is high. The seasonal high water table is greater than 6 feet
(1.8 m) below the surface.
Iredell loam (IrB), 2 to 6% slopes. This unit also occurs on both sides of
SR 1120. Iredell soils typically occur on broad interstream divides and at
the head of drainageways in Piedmont uplands. They are deep,
moderately well-drained soils formed in residuum weathered from mafic
intrusive rocks. The permeability is slow and the shrink-swell potential is
very high. The seasonal high water table is 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 m) below
the surface.
Mayodan sandy loam (MaB), 2 to 6% slopes. This unit is a prime
farmland soil. It occurs on both sides of SR 1120 to the west of Bridge
No. 226. Mayodan soils typically occur on ridges and convex knolls in
Piedmont uplands. They are very deep, well-drained soils formed in
residuum weathered from interbedded sedimentary rocks. The
permeability is moderate and the shrink-swell potential is moderate. The
seasonal high water table is more than 6 feet (1.8 m) below the surface.
Site index is a measure of soil quality and productivity. The index is the average
height, in feet, that dominant and co-dominant trees of a given species attain in a
specified number of years (typically 50). The site index applies to fully-stocked,
even-aged, unmanaged stands. The site indices for soils in the project area are
presented in Table 2.
Table 2: Site Indices

Yellow o lar
Lobloll ine
Sweet um Shortleaf
ine
Chewacla 96 95 100
Wehadkee 100 93 97
Enon loam 78 69 57
Iredell loam 72 52
Ma odan sand loam 88 63
July 2002 Page 6

C. Water Resources
This section contains information about the water resources that may be
impacted by the proposed project. Water resources assessments include the
physical characteristics likely to be impacted by the proposed project (determined
by field survey), best usage classifications, and water quality aspects of the water
resources. Probable impacts to surface waters are also discussed, as well as
means to minimize impacts.
1. Waters Impacted
The project is located in the Neuse River basin (NEU01 sub-basin). Knap of
Reeds Creek originates about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) north of the project area.
About 2 miles (3.2 km) upstream of the project, Knap of Reeds Creek has been
dammed to form Lake Butner. From the project area, the creek flows south into
Falls Lake.
Knap of Reeds Creek is approximately 85 feet (25.9 m) wide in the study area.
The stream flows slowly west in the project area. The substrate at this point
consists of silt and cobbles. The water was an opaque red-brown color the day of
the site visit.
The banks are moderately sloping and covered with kudzu (Pueraria lobata). The
creek is about 25-percent shaded adjacent to the bridge. Other vegetation on the
banks in the vicinity of the bridge includes box elder (Acer negundo), Japanese
grass (Microstegium vimineum), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica),
giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), and
shining sumac (Rhus copallina).
A sewer line crosses the creek on both sides of the bridge, so the woody
vegetation has been cleared to 100 feet (30.5 m) downstream of the bridge and
to 50 feet (15.2 m) upstream of the bridge. The banks in these areas are
sloughing off into the stream.
A small tributary to Knap of Reeds Creek passes through a culvert under
SR 1120 just west of the entrance to the Polk Youth Correctional Institute. The
tributary is 2 feet (0.6 m) wide with banks 1 foot (0.3 m) high. Near the culvert,
the stream is about 10% shaded. The tributary originates on the grounds of the
Polk facility and is rip-rapped for a short length. Within the project area, the
tributary has 10% canopy cover and the banks are covered with kudzu, giant
cane, poison ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, self-heal (Prunella vulgaris), and
Japanese grass. The substrate is 90% cobbles, with 10% sand and silt. The day
of the site visit, the water was cloudy with a moderate rate of flow and the
cobbles were covered with algae.
July 2002 Page 7

2. Water Resource Characteristics
Surface waters in North Carolina are assigned a classification by the DWQ that is
designed to maintain, protect, and enhance water quality within the state. Knap
of Reeds Creek [Index # 27-4-(6)] is classified as a WS-IV NSW water body
(NCDENR, 2000). WS-IV waters are those used as sources of water supply for
drinking, culinary, or food processing purposes for those users where a WS-I, II
or III classification is not feasible. WS-IV waters are generally in moderately to
highly developed watersheds or Protected Areas. NSW (Nutrient Sensitive
Waters) is a supplemental classification intended for waters needing additional
nutrient management because of excessive growth of microscopic or
macroscopic vegetation. In general, management strategies for point and non-
point source pollution control require no increase in nutrients over background
levels.
No waters classified as High Quality Water (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-
II) or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.0 mile (1.6 km) of the
project study area.
The project area is in a Protected Water Supply Watershed occupied largely by
forested gamelands and one small municipality. No recent disturbances to the
landscape were observed in the immediate vicinity. Potential threats to stream
quality in this area are highway runoff, municipal wastewater discharges, or any
potential land-disturbing activities at the Polk Youth Correctional Institute on
Veasey Road.
Basin-wide water quality assessments are conducted by the Environmental
Sciences Branch, Water Quality Section of the DWQ. The program has
established monitoring stations for sampling selected benthic
macroinvertebrates, which are known to have varying levels of tolerance to water
pollution. An index of water quality can be derived from the number of taxa
present and the ratio of tolerant to intolerant taxa. Streams can then be given a
bioclassification ranging from Poor to Excellent.
There are three monitoring stations on Knap of Reeds Creek within 3 miles
(4.8 km) of the project area. The locations and ratings are summarized in Table 3
below (NCDENR 1998).
July 2002 Page 8

Table 3: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Stations and Classifications
Approximate Distance
From Pro ect Date
Sam led
Bioclassification
1 mile u stream 06/85 Fair
1.5 miles downstream 09/94 Fair
SR 1004 08/91 Fair
Above wastewater treatment plant 02/87 Fair
06/85 Fair
05182 Fair
1.6 miles downstream 09194 Fair
08/91 Fair
100 meters below wastewater
l 02/87 Poor
ant
treatment p
O O -' "~ n O r 06/85 Poor
05/82 Poor
Point source discharges in North Carolina are permitted through the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program administered by the
DWQ. Municipal, industrial, and other facilities that discharge directly into surface
waters must obtain a permit. Homes that use a municipal wastewater system or a
septic system, and do not discharge to surface waters do not require a permit
under the program. There is one permit issued to discharge in Knap of Reeds
Creek. The John Umstead Wastewater Treatment Plant of Butner holds Permit
NC0026824 to discharge wastewater into the creek about 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
downstream of the project area. This is a Major Municipal permit classified as
°Domestic-Hospitals" and "Domestic-Municipal".
3. Anticipated Impacts to Water Resources
a. Generallmpacts
Any action that affects water quality can adversely affect aquatic organisms.
Temporary impacts during the construction phases may result in long-term
impacts to the aquatic community. In general, replacing an existing structure in
the same location with an off-site detour is the preferred environmental approach.
Bridge replacement with a temporary on-site detour at a new location results in
more severe impacts, and physical impacts are incurred at the point of bridge
replacement.
Project construction may result in the following impacts to surface water
resources:
• Increased sediment loading and siltation as a consequence of watershed
vegetation removal, erosion, and/or construction.
• Decreased light penetration/water clarity from increased sedimentation.
• Changes in water temperature with vegetation removal.
• Changes in the amount of available organic matter with vegetation
removal.
July 2002 Page 9

Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff,
construction activities and construction equipment, and spills from
construction equipment.
Alteration of water levels and flows as a result of interruptions and/or
additions to surface and groundwater flow from construction.
Construction impacts may not be restricted to the communities in which the
construction activity occurs, but may also affect downstream communities. Efforts
will be made to ensure that no sediment leaves the construction site. NCDOT's
Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters will be
implemented, as applicable, during the construction phase of the project to
ensure that no sediment leaves the construction site.
Within the project area, Knap of Reeds Creek is 85 feet (25.9 m) wide. The
tributary's channel is 2 feet (0.6 m) wide. Assuming a study corridor of 80 feet
(24.4 m) for each alternate, the construction of the new bridge will impact up to
80 linear feet (24.4 m) of Knap of Reeds Creek. The tributary passes through a
culvert under SR 1120, which will not be disturbed by the proposed project. The
only segments of this tributary that may be affected are those from the edge of
pavement to the construction limits on either side of SR 1120. These segments
total 40 linear feet (12.2 m). A total area of 6880 sq feet (639.2 sq m) of surface
waters may be impacted by the proposed project.
4. Impacts Related to Bridge Demolition and Removal
Knap of Reeds Creek in the vicinity of the proposed project is a WS-IV NSW
water. It is not known to provide habitat for aquatic species on the federal list of
threatened and endangered species. Therefore, Case 3 of NCDOT's Best
Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal applies to the
proposed replacement of Bridge No. 226 over Knap of Reeds Creek.
The superstructure consists of a timber deck on I-beams. The substructure
consists of end bents and internal bents with timber caps on timber posts and
concrete sills. There are three spans. The maximum potential fill is 1.3 cubic
yards (1 cubic meter).
D. Bfotic Resources
Terrestrial and aquatic communities are included in the description of biotic
resources. Living systems described in the following sections include
communities of associated plants and animals. These descriptions refer to the
dominant flora and fauna in each community and the relationships of these biotic
components. Descriptions of the terrestrial systems are presented in the context
of plant community classifications. These classifications follow Schafale and
Weakley (1990) where possible. They are also cross-referenced to The Nature
Conservancy International Classification of Ecological Communifles: Ten-estrial
July 2002 Page 10

Vegetation of the Southeastern United States (Weakley et al., 1998), which has
recently been adopted as the standard land cover classification by the Federal
Geographic Data Committee. Representative animal species that are likely to
occur in these habitats (based on published range distributions) are also cited.
Scientific nomenclature and common names (when applicable) are used for the
plant and animal species described. Subsequent references to the same species
are by the common name only.
1. Plant Communities
Two terrestrial communities were identified within the project area: a maintained
roadside community and a mixed pine-hardwood forest. (Dominant faunal
components associated with these terrestrial areas will be discussed in each
community description. Many species are adapted to the entire range of habitats
found along the project alignment, but may not be mentioned separately in each
community description.
a. Maintained Roadside Community
This community covers the area along the road shoulders in the project area.
Species include wild carrot (Daucus carota), Japanese honeysuckle, dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale), a sunflower (Helianthus sp.), paspalum (Paspalum sp.),
self-heal, poison ivy, kudzu, ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis), shining
sumac, trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), and fescue (Festuca sp.).
b. Mixed Pine-Hardwood Forest
This community occurs along the entire length of the project adjacent to the
maintained roadside community. Canopy species include Virginia pine (Pinus
virginiana), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera),
sycamore (Platanus occidenta/is), red maple (Acer rubrum), mockemut hickory
(Carya tomentosa), black walnut (Juglans nigra), white oak (Quercus a/ba), and
southern red oak (Quercus falcata). Sub-canopy species include eastern red
cedar (Juniperus virginiana), eastern hophombeam (Ostrya virginiana), redbud
(Cercis canadensis), and buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica). The understory species
include Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Japanese grass,
Japanese honeysuckle, Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), false Solomon's
seal (Smilacina racemosa), Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), and
rattlesnake fern (Botrychium virginianum).
2. Wildlife Communities
a. Maintained Roadside Community
The animal species present in these disturbed habitats are opportunistic and
capable of surviving on a variety of resources, ranging from vegetation to both
July 2002 Page 11

living and dead faunal components. Northern mockingbird (Mimes polyglottos),
starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and American robin (Turdus migratorius) are common
birds that use these habitats. The area may also be used by the Virginia
opossum (Dide/phis virginiana), various species of mice (Peromyscus sp.),
eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis), and American toad (Bufo
americanus).
b. Mixed Pine-Hardwood Forest
Tufted titmouse (Pares bicolor), Carolina chickadee (Pares carolinensis), red-
bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus
calendula), chuck-will's-widow (Caprimulgus carolinensis), downy woodpecker
(Picoides pubescens), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), and blue jay
(Cyanocitta cristata) are characteristic birds of this community type. Other
vertebrates may include gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), white-tailed deer
(Odocoileus virginianus), southem flying squin-el (Glaucomys volans), southem
short-tailed shrew (Blaring carolinensis), eastem box turtle (Terrapene caroling),
American toad, and five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus).
3. Aquatic Communities
Within the project area, Knap of Reeds Creek is glow-gradient, fourth-order
stream. The bed material consists of cobbles and silt. On the day of the site visit,
the water was red-brown and clouded with suspended sediment. The riparian
community adjacent to the bridge is mostly weeds, vines, and grasses.
According to WRC District 5 Fisheries Biologist Shari Bryant, Knap of Reeds
Creek was sampled in 1986 upstream of Bridge No. 226 at SR 1121. Species
identified were bluehead chub (Nocomis leptocephalus), swallowtail shiner
(Notropis Procne), creek chubsucker (Erimyzon oblongus), speckled killifish
(Fundulus rathbun~~, eastem mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrook~~, redbreast
sunfish (Lepomis auritus), bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), largemouth bass
(Micropterus salmoides), and green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus).
4. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
Project construction will have various impacts to the previously described ten-es-
trial and aquatic communities. Any construction activities in or near these
resources have the potential to impact biological functions. This section quanti-
fies and qualifies potential impacts to the natural communities within the project
area in terms of the area impacted and the plants and animals affected. Tempo-
rary and permanent impacts are considered here along with recommendations to
minimize or eliminate impacts.
July 2002 Page 12

a. Terrestrial Communities
Terrestrial communities in the project area will be impacted permanently by
project construction from clearing and paving. Estimated impacts are based on
the length of the alternate and the entire study corridor width. Alternative 1 is 80
feet (24.4 m) wide and 1500 feet (457.2 m) long. Alternative 2 is 80 feet (24.4 m)
wide and 2000 feet (609.6m) long. Alternative 3 is 80 feet (24.4 m) wide and
1800 feet (548.6 m) long. Table 4 describes the potential impacts to terrestrial
communities by habitat type. Because impacts are based on the entire study
corridor width, the actual loss of habitat will likely be less than the estimate.
Table 4: Estimated Area of Impact to Terrestrial Communities
Area of Im act in Acres Hectares
Communi Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Tern Perm Tem Perm Tern Perm
Maintained Roadside 0 0 0.8 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.8 0.3 0.9 0.4 0.8 0.3
Mixed Pine-Hardwood Forest 0 0 0.4 0.2 1.8 0.7 0.4 0.2 1.2 0.5 0.4 0.2
Totallm act 0 0 1.2 0.5 2.2 0.9 1.2 0.5 2.1 0.9 1.2 0.5
Temporary impacts are from the temporary on-site detour. Areas disturbed by the temporary on-slte detour
would be restored to pre-existing conditions after construction of the new bridge on the existing
alignment.
Destruction of natural communities along the project alignment will result in the
loss of foraging and breeding habitats for the various animal species that utilize
the area. Animal species will be displaced into surrounding communities. Adult
birds, mammals, and some reptiles are mobile enough to avoid mortality during
construction. Young animals and less mobile species, such as many amphibians,
may suffer direct loss during construction. The plants and animals that are found
in the upland communities are generally common throughout the Piedmont of
North Carolina.
Impacts to terrestrial communities, particularly in locations having steep to
moderate slopes, can result in the aquatic community receiving heavy sediment
loads as a consequence of erosion. Construction impacts may not be restricted
to the communities in which the construction activity occurs, but may also affect
downstream communities. Efforts should be made to ensure that no sediment
leaves the construction site.
b. Wetland Communities
No wetlands will be impacted.
c. Aquatic Communities
Impacts to aquatic communities include fluctuations in water temperatures as a
result of the loss of riparian vegetation. Shelter and food resources, both in the
aquatic and terrestrial portions of these organisms' life cycles, will be affected by
July 2002 Page 13

losses in the terrestrial communities. The loss of aquatic plants and animals will
affect terrestrial fauna which rely on them as a food source.
Temporary and permanent impacts to aquatic organisms may result from
increased sedimentation. Aquatic invertebrates may drift downstream during
construction and recolonize the disturbed area once it has been stabilized.
Sediments have the potential to affect fish and other aquatic life in several ways,
including the clogging and abrading of gills and other respiratory surfaces,
affecting the habitat by scouring and filling of pools and riffles, altering water
chemistry, and smothering different life stages. Increased sedimentation may
cause decreased light penetration through an increase in turbidity.
Wet concrete should not come into contact with surface water during bridge
construction. Potential adverse effects can be minimized through the
implementation of NCDOT Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface
Waters. Because the stream in the proposed project area is designated as a
WS-IV water, the standard rules for erosion and sedimentation controls will be
implemented as included in NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Protection
of Surface Waters and Erosion and Sediment Confrol Guidelines.
E. Special Topics
This section provides inventories and impact analyses for two federal and state
regulatory issues: "Waters of the United States" and rare and protected species.
1. "Waters of the United States": Jurisdictional Issues
Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad category of "Waters of the
United States" as defined in 33 CFR § 328.3 and in accordance with provisions
of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). These waters are
regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE). Any action that
proposes to dredge or place fill material into surface waters or wetlands falls
under these provisions.
The Lake Michie, NC NWI map shows no wetlands in the project vicinity. No
jurisdictional wetlands were observed within the project area. Knap of Reeds
Creek and the tributary meet the definition of surface waters, and are therefore
classified as Waters of the United States. The channel of Knap of Reeds Creek is
85 feet (25.9 m) wide in the vicinity of Bridge No. 226. The tributary's channel is 2
feet (0.6 m) wide.
Project construction cannot be accomplished without infringing on the surface
waters. Anticipated surface water impacts fall under the jurisdiction of the
USACE and the DWQ. Within the project area, Knap of Reeds Creek is 85 feet
(25.9 m) wide. The tributary's channel is 2 feet (0.6 m) wide. Assuming a study
corridor of 80 feet (24.4 m) for each alternate, the construction of the new bridge
July 2002 Page 14

will impact up to 80 linear feet (24.4 m) of Knap of Reeds Creek. The tributary
passes through a culvert under SR 1120, which will not be disturbed by the
proposed project. The only segments of this tributary that may be affected are
those from the edge of pavement to the construction limits on either side of SR
1120. These segments total 40 linear feet (12.2 m). A total area of 6880 sq feet
(639.2 sq m) of surface waters may be impacted by the proposed project.
2. Permits
a. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Impacts to jurisdictional surface waters are anticipated from the proposed project.
Permits and certifications from various state and federal agencies may be
required prior to construction activities.
Construction is likely to be authorized by Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 23, as
promulgated under 67 FR 2020; January 15, 2002. This permit authorizes
activities undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded, or financed in
whole or in part, by another Federal agency or department where that agency or
department has determined that, pursuant to the Council on Environmental
Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act:
• 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
• The Office of the Chief Engineer has been furnished notice of the
agency's or department's application for the categorical exclusion and
concurs with that determination.
b. Section 401 Water Quality Certification
This project will also require a 401 Water Quality Certification or waiver thereof,
from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) prior to
issuance of the NWP 23. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that the
state issue or deny water certification for any federally permitted or licensed
activity that results in a discharge into Waters of the U.S.
c. Bridge Demolition and Removal
Demolition and removal of a highway bridge over Waters of the United States
requires a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers if dropping components
of the bridge into the water is the only practical means of demolition. Effective
9/20/99, this permit is included with the permit for bridge reconstruction. The
permit application henceforth will require disclosure of demolition methods and
July 2002 Page 15

potential impacts to the body of water in the planning document for the bridge
reconstruction.
Section 402-2 "Removal of Existing Structures" of NCDOT's Standard
Specifications for Roads and Structures stipulates that "excavated materials shall
not be deposited...in rivers, streams, or impoundments", and "the dropping of
parts or components of structures into any body of water will not be permitted
unless there is no other practical method of removal. The removal from the water
of any part or component of a structure shall be done so as to keep any resulting
siltation to a minimum." To meet these specifications, NCDOT shall adhere to
Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters, as
supplemented with Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and
Removal.
In addition, all in-stream work shall be classified into one of three categories as
follows:
Case 1) In-water work is limited to an absolute minimum, due to the
presence of special resource waters or threatened and/or endangered
species, except for the removal of the portion of the sub-structure below
the water. The work is carefully coordinated with the responsible agency
to protect the Special Resource Water or T&E species.
Case 2) No work at all in the water during moratorium periods associated
with fish migration, spawning, and larval recruitment into nursery areas.
Case 3) No special restrictions other than those outlined in Best
Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters.
Knap of Reeds Creek in the vicinity of the proposed project is a WS-IV NSW
water. It is not known to provide habitat for aquatic species on the federal list of
threatened and endangered species. Therefore, Case 3 applies to the proposed
replacement of Bridge No. 226 over Knap of Reeds Creek.
The stream bed in the project area is cobbles and silt. Therefore, conditions in
the stream may raise sediment concerns and a turbidity curtain is recommended.
3. Buffer Rules
Pursuant to 15 NCAC 2B .0233, Riparian Area Rules for Nutrient Sensitive
Waters in the Neuse River Basin apply to this project. The rules state that roads,
bridges, stormwater management facilities, ponds, and utilities may be allowed
within the 50-foot riparian buffer area of subject streams 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
July 2002 Page 16

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 Table 5 below. Impacts
to Zone 1 are based on a buffer width of 30 feet (9.1 m) measured landward from
the top of bank or rooted vegetation. Impacts to Zone 2 are based on a buffer
width of 20 feet (6.1 m) measured from the outer edge of Zone 1. It is possible
that one or more of the water resources 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 5: Estimated Impacts to Riparian Buffers
Water Resource Zone 1 Zone 2 Total
acres (ha) acres (ha) acres (ha)
Knap of Reeds Creek
Alternative 1 0.07 (0.03) 0.05 (0.02) 0.12 (0.05)
Alternative 2 0.19 (0.08) 0.15 (0.06) 0.34 (0.14)
Alternative 3 0.14 (0.06) 0.29 (0.12) 0.43 (0.19)
Ut Knap of Reeds Creek
Alternative 1 0.04 (0.02) 0.03 (0.01) 0.07 (0.03)
Alternative 2 0.14 (0.06) 0.09 (0.04) 0.23 (0.10)
Alternative 3 0.14 (0.06) 0.09 (0.04) 0.23 (0.10)
4. Mitigation
Because this project will likely be authorized under a Nationwide Permit,
mitigation for impacts to surface waters may or may not be required by the
USACE. In accordance with the Division of Water Quality Wetland Rules [15A
NCAC 211 .0506 (h)) "Fill or alteration of more than one acre of wetlands will
require compensatory mitigation; and fill or alteration of more than 150 linear feet
of streams may require compensatory mitigation." Because there will be no
impacted wetlands, wetland mitigation will not be required. A total of 80 linear
feet (24.4 m) of Knap of Reeds Creek are located within the study corridor for the
proposed project. If the final .length of stream impact is greater than 150 linear
feet (45.6 m), compensatory mitigation may be required.
F. Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of plants and animals are declining either as a result of natural
forces or their difficulty competing with humans for resources. Rare and
protected species listed for Granville County, and any likely impacts to these
species as a result of the proposed project construction, are discussed in the
following sections.
July 2002 Page 17

1. Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with a federal classification 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
1973, as amended.
The USFWS lists four species under federal protection for Granville County as of
March 2002. These species are listed in Table 6.
Table 6: Species Under Federal Protection for Granville County
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status
Vertebrates
Bald ea le Haliaeetus leucocepha/us Threatened
Invertebrates
Dwarf wed a mussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endan Bred
Vascular Plants
Harperella Ptilimnium nodosum Endan Bred
Smooth coneflower Echinacea /aevigata Endangered
Notes: Endangered-A species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or a
si n~cant ortion of its ran e.
Threatened-A species that is likely to become an endangered species within
the foreseeable future throw hout all or a si nificant ortion of its ran e.
A brief description of the characteristics and habitat requirements of each
species follows, along with a conclusion regarding potential project impact.
Ha/iaeetus leucocephalus (bald eagle) Threatened (proposed for delisting)
Family: Accipitridae
Date First Listed: March 11, 1967
Date Downlisted: July 12, 1995
The bald eagle is a large raptor with a wingspan reaching 7 feet (2.1 m). Adults
have a dark brown body with a pure white head and tail, whereas the juvenile
plumage is chocolate brown to blackish with white mottling on the tail, belly and
underwings. Adult plumage is fully acquired by the fifth or sixth year.
The bald eagle is primarily associated with coasts, rivers, and lakes, usually
nesting near large bodies of water where it feeds. It preys primarily on fish, but
will feed on birds, mammals, turtles, and carrion when fish are unavailable.
In the southeast, the nesting and breeding season runs from September to
December. Large nests up to 6 feet (2 m) across and weighing hundreds of
pounds are constructed from large sticks, weeds, cornstalks, grasses, and sod.
July 2002 Page 18

Preferred nesting sites are usually within one-half mile of water, have an open
view of the surrounding area, and are in the largest living tree, usually a pine or
cypress. Excessive human activity may exclude an otherwise suitable site from
use. Wintering areas generally have the same characteristics as nesting sites,
but may be farther from shores.
The bald eagle ranges throughout all of North America. Breeding sites in the
southeast are concentrated in Florida, coastal South Carolina, and coastal
Louisiana, and sporadically located elsewhere.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
There are no large bodies of water in the project area that would support bald
eagles. No occurrences of the bald eagle within the project vicinity were found in
the NHP files. Therefore, it can be concluded that the project will not impact this
threatened species.
Alasmidonta heterodon (Dwarf wedge mussel) Endangered
Family: Unionidae
Federally Listed: 1990
The dwarf wedge mussel rarely exceeds 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in length. It is the
only American freshwater mussel that has two lateral teeth on the right valve, but
only one on the left. The shell's outer surface is usually brown or yellowish brown
in color, with faint green rays that are most noticeable in young specimens. The
male and female shells differ slightly, with the female being wider to allow greater
space for egg development.
In North Carolina, the dwarf wedge mussel is found in the Neuse and Tar River
basins. The other sites are in Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont,
and Virginia. The habitat is described as creek and river areas with a slow to
moderate can-ent. The preferred substrate is a sand, gravel, or muddy bottom.
These areas must be silt free.
Major factors contributing to the endangered status of the species include water
quality degradation and loss of habitat. The mussel needs slow to moderate
currents and asilt-free environment, conditions that often are modified by dam
construction. Another significant factor is the exclusion of its anadromous fish
host from some habitat areas by impoundment and dams. Increased acidity,
runoff of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers, and the mussel's sensitivity to
potassium, zinc, copper, cadmium and other elements associated with industrial
pollution also contribute to its decline.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
July 2002 Page 19

A search of the NHP files found no occurrences of the dwarf wedge mussel in the
project vicinity. Although the current is slow to moderate the stream appeared to
have a heavy silt load. Also, the substrate is cobble, rather than the preferred
sand, gravel, or mud substrate. Knap of Reeds Creek does not fit the necessary
habitat requirements. NCDOT biologists conducted a survey on October 19,
2000 and found no mussels. Therefore, it can be concluded that the project will
not have an impact on the dwarf wedge mussel.
Echinacea laevigata (Smooth coneflower) Endangered
Family: Asteraceae
Date First Listed: October 1992
Proposed Listing: December 1991
The smooth coneflower is a rhizomatous perennial herb that grows up to 4.9 feet
(1.5 m) tall. The largest leaves are the basal leaves, which reach 7.8 inches (20
cm) in length and 3 inches (7.5 cm) in width. The basal leaves have long stems,
are elliptical to broadly lanceolate, tapering to the base, and smooth to slightly
rough. The plant has smooth stems with few cauline leaves. The rays of the
flowers (petal-like structures) are light pink to purplish, usually drooping, and 1.9
to 3.1 inches (5 to 8 cm) long. Flower heads are usually solitary. Flowering
occurs from May through July.
The known range of Echinacea laevigata consists of 22 populations found now
only in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Six of the
populations are in North Carolina and are found in Durham and Granville
counties. Most of the populations are small, containing less than 100 plants each.
Four of the populations contain less than 10 plants each.
In North Carolina the habitat of smooth coneflower is open woods, cedar barrens,
roadsides, clearcuts, dry limestone bluffs, and power line rights-of-way, usually
on magnesium- and calcium-rich soils associated with gabbro and diabase.
Optimal sites are characterized by full sunlight and little competition in the
herbaceous layer (Gaddy 1991). Natural fires, as well as large herbivores, are
part of the history of the vegetation in this species' range and many of the
associated herbs are also sun-loving species, which depend on periodic
disturbances to reduce the shade and competition of woody plants (Kral 1983
and Gaddy 1991).
The major factors contributing to endangered status of this species are collecting,
residential and industrial development, shade from woody vegetation, highway
construction and improvement, and certain types of roadside and power line
right-of-way maintenance. Like most coneflowers, this species is intolerant of
dense shade.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
July 2002 Page 20

A search of the NHP files found no occurrence of smooth coneflower in the
project vicinity. Although there is roadside habitat in the project area, soils in the
project area do not have the characteristics typically associated with this species.
A survey of the project area was conducted during the flowering season (July 26,
2000), and no smooth coneflowers were found. Therefore, it can be concluded
that the project will not have an impact on the smooth coneflower.
Ptilimnium nodosum (Harperella)
Family: Apiaceae
Federally Listed: 1988
Endangered
Harperella is an annual herb that grows to a height of 6 to 36 inches (0.2 to
1.0 m). The leaves are hollow, quill-like structures. The small, white flowers occur
in heads, or umbels, not unlike those of Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota). It is
found in pond and riverine habitats. Flowering begins in May in the pond habitats,
late June or July in the riverine habitats, and continues until frost. Seed set is
apparently profuse and populations in localized areas can achieve a high density
and number of individuals each year.
Harperella appears to prefer periodically disturbed sites. It typically occurs in two
habitat types: (1) rocky or gravel shoals and margins of clear, swift-flowing
stream sections; and (2) edges of intermittent pineland ponds in the coastal plain.
It does not compete well with other species without periodic disturbance.
Major factors contributing to the endangered status of this plant are its tolerance
and possible requirement of a very specific and unusual water regime. This
includes moderately intensive spring floods, which may reduce or eliminate
competing vegetation. Harperella is readily eliminated from its habitat by
alterations of the water regime resulting from impoundments, water withdrawal,
and drainage or deepening of ponds. Other factors such as siltation, pollution,
and shoreline development also threaten harperella populations.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
No habitat exists in the project area for the Harperella. The stream is not fast
flowing and does not have rocky or gravelly shoals in the project area. A search
of the NHP database found no occurrence of this plant within the project vicinity.
It can be concluded that the project will not impact this endangered species.
2. Federal Species of Concern
Federal Species of Concern (FSC) are not legally protected under the
Endangered Species Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including
Section 7, until they are formally proposed or listed as Threatened or
Endangered. Table 7 includes FSC species listed for Granville County and their
state classifications. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened
July 2002 Page 21

(T), or Special Concern (SC) on the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program 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. However, the level of protection given to state-listed
species does not apply to NCDOT activities.
Table 7: Federal Species of Concern in Granville County

Common Name
Scientific Name State
Status Habitat
resent
Vertebrates
Carolina darter Etheostoma Collis lepidinion SC Yes
Pinewoods shiner Lythrurus matutinus SR Yes
Invertebrates
Atlantic pi toe* Fusconaia masoni T Yes
Brook floater Alasmidonta varicose T Yes
Green floater Lasmi one subviridus E Yes
Yellow lampmussel Lampsilis cariosa T Yes
Yellow lance Elliptio lanceolate T Yes
Vascular Plants
Heller's trefoil Lotus helleri C Yes
Tall larks ur Delphinium exa/tatum E-SC No
Sources: Amoroso, ed., 1999; LeGrand and Hall, eds., 1999
Key: T = Threatened, E =Endangered, SC =Special Concern, C =Candidate, SR =Significantly
Rare
*=Historic record. The s ecies was last observed in the coup more than 50 ears a o.
No FSC species were observed during the site visit. One FSC species, the tall
larkspur (Delphinium exaltafum), is recorded at NHP as occurring within 2 miles
(3.2 km) of the project area. There are three Significant Natural Heritage Areas
within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the project area: the Knap of Reeds Creek Diabase
Levee and Slope, the Knap of Reeds Diabase Forest and Glade, and the Neuse
Headwaters Triassic Basin Bottomlands Macrosite. Another Diabase Levee and
Slope occurs within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the project area and is a Registered
Natural Heritage Area.
3. Summary of Anticipated Impacts
No impacts to federally protected species are anticipated.
VI. CULTURAL RESOURCES
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified in
36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded, licensed, or
July 2002 Page 22

permitted projects having an effect on properties listed in or eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation be given the opportunity to comment.
B. Historic Architecture
A field survey of the Area of Potential Effect (APE) was conducted on
February 17, 2000. All structures within the APE were photographed, and later
reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). In a concurrence
form dated February 17, 2000 and memorandum dated November 16, 2000. The
SHPO concurred that there are no historic architectural resources either listed in
or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places within the APE. A
copy of the concurrence form and memorandum are included in Appendix A.
C. Archaeology
The SHPO, in a memorandum dated November 16, 2000 did not comment on
the proposed project and did not recommend that an archaeological investigation
be conducted. A copy of the memorandum is included in Appendix A.
VII. SECTION 4(fl RESOURCES
Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended, states
in part "The Secretary may approve a transportation project or program requiring
the use of publicly owned land of a public park, recreation area, or wildlife and
waterfowl refuge, or land of a historic site of national, state, or local significance
only if:
1. There is no prudent and feasible altemative to using that land; and
2. The program or project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to
the park, recreation area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or historic site
resulting from such use."
Since it is anticipated that the proposed project will require the use of property
from the gamelands managed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resource
Commission and owned by the United States Corps of Engineers, a recreational
area, a Section 4(f) evaluation is required. See Appendix B for the Programmatic
Section 4(f) evaluation.
The project may impact the adjacent public recreation and wildlife lands through
possible right-of-way acquisition.
There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of land from the adjacent
Corp property.
July 2002 Page 23

The No Action Alternative is not prudent because social and economic
impacts and community disruption resulting from this alternative reach
extraordinary magnitudes.
• An avoidance alternative is not feasible because all of the nearby
surrounding lands are Corp property and NC-WRC gamelands.
Therefore, the next step is to minimize impacts with the proposed build
alternatives.
Alternative 1 has the least impacts. Functionals were initially created using
conservative design guidelines and standards. In addition, the functional design
was developed using USGS topographic mapping; therefore, the impacts are
only an approximation-actual impacts will not be known until full design is
complete. The initial slope lines of the approaches extend out approximately
100 feet (30 m) wide-beyond the existing right-of-way lines. Steeper slopes
were then incorporated to minimize the footprint of the approaches, which are
approximately 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 m) wide. The approximate amount of land
to be acquired is 1,070 square feet (0.025 acres) [99.4 m2 (0.011 hectors)]. The
proximity impacts of the project (e.g., noise, air and water pollution, wildlife and
habitat effects, aesthetic values) on the remaining Section 4(f) land will not impair
the use of the lands for its intended purposes.
The Corps of Engineers requested the following avoidance and minimization
measures be incorporated into the full design plan. To avoid impacts due to
direct discharge of runoff into Knapp of Reeds Creek, bridge deck drains in the
bridge structure should not be located directly over the stream. In order to
minimize impacts to wildlife passage the amount of bare bank passage under the
bridge structure should be maximized.
In addition, the Corps of Engineers requested to review the following when
available:
• Impacts to temporary easements.
• Potential impacts due to relocation of utility lines within the right of way.
There are two sewer lines (one on either side of the road) and an
overhead utility line located in the area potentially affected by the
bridge replacement.
Impacts to the Falls Lake flood storage capacity. Identify the number of
cubic yards of fill material to be placed below elevation 264.8 feet
mean sea level. Excavation of material below elevation 264.8 may be
subtracted from the fill total. Show the location of all cuts and fills on
full design plans. If no fill will be located below 264.8 ft mean sea level,
include a statement indicating upon submission of full design plans.
July 2002 Page 24

Provide five copies of the full design plan package, including roadway
cross-sections and the bridge survey hydraulic design report. Plan
packages should include final exact totals for wetland impacts, cubic
yards of fill and excavation below 264.8 feet mean sea level, acreage
of any new permanent right of way and temporary easement for
roadway and/or utility work, and acres of forested land to be cleared.
Requests for utility easements should be submitted by the entity
operating the utility line in question. Also to facilitate onsite assessment
of impacts all proposed permanent right of way and temporary
easements should be staked in the field.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Anticipated impacts to the resources in the project area are described in this
section. The project is considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion"
because of its limited scope and insignificant environmental consequences. The
project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of the
inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation.
No significant change in land use is expected to result from construction of the
project.
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is anticipated. The project is not
expected to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the
area.
No adverse effect on families or communities is anticipated. Right-of--way
acquisition will be limited. No residences or businesses will be relocated.
There are publicly owned recreational and wildlife facilities (gamelands) in the
vicinity of the project. The proximity impacts of the project (e.g., noise, air and
water pollution, wildlife and habitat effects, aesthetic values) on the remaining
land will not impair the use of the lands for its intended purposes.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their
representatives to consider the potential impacts to prime and important farmland
soils by all land acquisition and construction projects. Prime and important
farmland soils are defined by the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service.
No prime or important farmlands will be impacted by the proposed project. In
addition, the proposed project is anticipated to be limited to the existing right of
way, and the land use adjacent to the project is residential.
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, so it is not required to be included in
the regional emission analysis (if applicable) and a project level CO analysis is
July 2002 Page 25

not required. This project is not anticipated to create any adverse effects on the
air quality of this attainment area.
Traffic volumes will not increase or decrease because of this project. There are
no receptors located in the immediate project area. The project's impact on noise
and air quality will not be significant.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. If
vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in accordance with
applicable local laws and regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in
compliance with 15 NAACO 2D.0520. This evaluation completes the assessment
requirements for highway traffic noise (23 CFR Part 772) and for air quality (1990
CAAA and NEPA), and no additional reports are required.
An examination of records at the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section and the
Division of Waste Management revealed neither underground storage tanks,
hazardous waste sites, regulated or unregulated landfills, nor dump sites in the
project area.
Granville County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Flood Insurance Study maps for Granville County show that Bridge No. 226 is
located in a FEMA 100-year floodplain. Replacement of this bridge is not
expected to affect the 100-year floodplain.
On the basis of the above discussions, it is concluded that no significant adverse
environmental effects will result from implementation of this project.
IX. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
There was no public involvement on this project.
X. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY
There are no areas of controversy on this project.
XI. AGENCY COMMENTS
A. Federal
The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation
Service provided a letter stating they had no comments on the project. No other
July 2002 Page 26

federal agencies provided written comments. Other agencies were contacted and
some provided verbal or email input.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers provided a letter about impacts to
their property. They concur with the determination that there is no feasible and
prudent alternative to the use of the property and that Alternative 1 has the least
impacts of the proposed build alternatives. In addition, the Corps provided
avoidance and minimization measure suggestions, and requested to review the
full design plans when they are available.
B. State
The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission provided a letter stating that
there are NCWRC gamelands in the vicinity of the bridge and that impacts to the
gamelands should be avoided. There are also records of state listed mussels
upstream of the project and; therefore, recommended a mussel survey be
performed prior to construction.
July 2002 Page 27

~ A ~ 1
Figures

. r r
T I ~~ ~ ,kig Quality .- ~
' ~
~ ~ I 1 \ S'i~T .. . ~\
~ \.
., . c .:.~
. ..
' ~ .. ~ ~,
N 11~ ~ ' C) `l l t }/ r~ t r i~ ~T ~ ~ ,i r.1 r
~ ~ ; ].''''~~~~'1 J}IJy: ~m.7)~ w w T"~w. ~ ~ .. i ~`) /Il,,,:J:
~ ~ 1 1 1 ^ ! I T~ 4
1 ~ . w w W ~ w~~ ~.:~ ry~~(}y. I. +
/A i t Jt~ Ih^ rl r ~. ~ A M1~ ', w .R ai• .. A I,w ~~. W.Y,.'til -,p
Yi w, +if i fr r~R4RR.14h r ..r. w w w 41R r r" r r. r. r ti..~ to ..,,.,'.
~~~ n. r • ~ R •A R f f. ^ hlr- ' w . A r' !~' ~..~ ,, iK ~'~x w~«
1.. / +A r ri' r hKwwr ry ~ i • r AK '~.n fi-;w w w. •^ h -, ..
•'.rl r~i ~.'1~~ ~R l~ I ,f j -ir w "~h xf
~ l~e~derally f , ~ `~ ~ ~`: ~"Y" ~ ~ ~ ~ xw'~w .,*ARx
lAe ~5ilTf~t81.C1 r'T r r It t. ' ~y 10~" t•,~+'~ •~~`~ jS. •.h 'rs ! ~.v. v} ~'A ~' khJr~M.A'ww wwh w.,, p'r'.
w ' ~ +~ a n
J["} •~/~ r Y ~". ~ , '~ iM • vR~Ar h fl ~~~ h :n:' M. .wv . ,/[ N
~ .~471~ _ ~ ~ 7 ,! . yi !• w 0 x ,.,w AA „w :v: 'M
7 4 A
l 1 r Y'r ` ~'?°~' ./ . rr ~~ w A Two ,~" ~"' ~ w~.
` F "~~ ~Ar 1 '1 ~ .~ f}Ifl • w 'D+ ~ :--w t< v4 A 4. ~M 'M M
:r /? w w A ~.~w A "w h A' ~h w A w:r w .
'1 ~ w•rrAw~.wew A .k +~: -n K w.. w
1 -r,• s w w, M w w.
A A. f ! ''f. At /r, A A.r•[ /r h V:IF ~* w h f ~hw h YE J.:F AA ..'.~ }4
t r ... ~ r / i rw A w !y~; ft 1W A~'f w - h al. r..::1~ A w:w
31 ~ .r.a•., 1 v...~l._~ .. ,..~, r" . r. .,A•.+'wA.,: w,ww~w'~.ti A~A~ ,,w~ A.' ..w w`awA. ww xfj~n Fy~+

w
' rid
/ r.
w
w: r

i,~. A~;.
Aw h
'. /~
w
T/\~
~ ~~~~
I
O :' .'

w`I
w 4 n
w t
w A: x
'"1 I
n h
.' A A ~ w ~ w,• Iy[ AM't1 w w * A A ~. t A # 'y~ -. rY,A ~ ~ r
w.rw i w w, 1 w +)'w w v~ w w i A A.':F A A '~`M~.•4'h. A,r .
~~r w w.w A^ w~~yrA/ y~]w ~a •~w w w r,A. w Ak n~~F' A• ~•r
wF w.. ~. h .. !s +~w w w~t,ww~N ~ . ~.¢i.K A~ ~NKh~~
a. ~f-'A w +. ally w y. An ~ w A A ~ An h
f' n ~ ~ •C1~~~J'Ir~ wxA A#Arq +F tA' ~KA~yf.~4G~:.
~° r Ar~j~r.(.-ri y! w~MC,~•~A~a A +w .~ A N r ! ~'
A~A~A `IY•S~~rl ~ IM1"~-~r A .•! rr 6' w M
w'h firM w~ w w wtn^. •t !~ 1: A w~K'•1'
North Carolina -Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Project Development and Environmental Analysls'Branch

FIGURE 1
VICINITY MAP
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NUMBER 226
ON SR 1120 OVER KNAP OF REEDS CREEK
GRANVILLE COUNTY
TIP NO. B-3644
0.5 0 0.5 1 Miles

O
pZm

~Q ~

Z ~,~u
N

~~~
O
o
~u~
~„~
Z
= ~
N ~
o ~
Z ~
,i
\
!
s F
W~~ LL.
~ a
Q
O
~
m0

O
f-
O
Z
Z W
O ~
~' ~ ~
F- ~
v U ;,
~ U
W ,
o ~
_
E (n
n~
m ° ^ °
V m
~~
N
3
E U
Q - E
N~
o
Z
E
N N `• O O
~
~ ° 10
~
z~ ~ o
J ~y
w ~ ~-- N '~
.- g a ° U U
N ~O

' E K O °
V Q

~ 1+1 I
1 O
^ N~
D J
Q E J J

~ N ']}'~
I °' (oy
LL -
M O a
~ (Q~
Ll_
- E ~ J _

N
l0

O ~
{
,{
~ U
..
'-' Z
0- O
~ ~--,
F- ~
a
~ U
L~

O O to
oo~~ a
a OONMr- J
~ M c9 U
Q
~ J
a
U N Ln Z
'-' O N O

~- N N F-
Q J F-- U
~ I- I- Q (n Z
~ DOOM O
aaoi- ~

Downstream side of bridge.
Bridge looking east.
North Carolina -Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Protect Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
~~.
'~t~.., lp iai
{T
FIGURE 4a
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NUMBER 22&
ON SR 1120 OVER
KNAP OF REEdS CREEK
„n ~.,. ,,, , .- ,,,~, ,..~., 1
_ I ~~ I 'I 1. ~ I I I

ZO~JE 3.
~ .,, ~
r ~~ yam:=;::
,~~
C<
Y~~n
I.R
i~~ l~
V~
~ ;i
~ r' f'° --.~ . ~ .
~ 1 ~'. ~
n j ~V~.IY~.~y~1 r ,~eC bb
nur~;EH
C[H1"IIA~.
+w'C~G1lE
;cdS
t ~~~
ft
Itt
0 1000 3000 5000 ~
North Carolina - Department of FIGURE 5
Transportation
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NUMBER 226
Division of Highways ON SR 1120 OVER KNAP OF REEDS CREEK
Project Development and GRANVILLE COUNTY
Environmental Analys(s Branch TIP NO. B-3644

Appendix A

USDA
i
ed States
artment of
(culture
oral
ources
servation
rice
5 Bland Rd.
:e 205
eigh, NC 27609
Mr. John Conforti
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
October 30, 2000
~) 873-2134 Dear Mr. Conforti:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on Bridge Group XXVIII bridge
replacement projects listed below:
TIP Project
No. County Bridge
Number Road Carried Stream Crossed
B-3643 Granville 72 SR1004 (Providence Rd.) Hachers Run
B-3644 Granville 226 SR1120 (Veasey Rd.) Knap of Reeds Creek
B-3645 Granville 201 SR 1435 (Davis Chapel Rd.) Little Grassy Creek
B-3653 Halifax 162 SR1450 (Branch Rd.) Chockoyotte Creek
B-3853 Halifax 82 NC561 Marsh Swamp
B-3702 Vance 19 SR 1305 (Barker Rd.) Flat Creek
B-3915 Vance 21 SR 1303 (Hicksboro Rd.) Flat Creek
B-3521 Wake 273 SR 1006 (Old Stage Rd.) Middle Creek
B-3523 Wake 525 SR 1300 (Kildaire Farm Rd.) Swift Creek
B-3530 Wake 174 SR 2320 (Riley Hill Rd.) Buffalo Creek
B-3703 Wake 317 SR 1404 (Johnson Pond Rd.) Middle Creek
B-3704 Wake 108 SR 1834 (Norwood Rd.) Lower Bartons Creek
B-3705 Wake 125 SR 2045 (Burlington Mills Rd.) Smiths Creek
B-3917 Wake 311 SR 1379 (Penny Rd.) Lake Wheeler (Swift
Cr.)
B-3918 Wake 127 SR 2044 (Ligon Mill Rd.) Tom Creek
The Natural Resources Conservation Service does not have any comments at this time.
Sincerely,
.:~~~ti~~C~~~~
Mary K~ ombs
State Conservationist
The Natural Resources Conservation Service ~,vorks hand-in-hand with the AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
American people to conserve natural resources on priva[e land

,~ AATE ° ~i.
2
' ~~
•"yauw+d''
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
November 16, 2000
MEMORANDUM
To: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development & Environment~al~A~npa~lysis Branch
From: David Brook ~~'-1~~--
Deputy State Histo 'c Preservation Officer
Re: Bridge Group XXVII Bridge Replacement Projects, Bridge #226, SR 1120
(Veasey Rd.) over Knap of Reeds Creek, Granville County, B-3644, ER 01-7783
Thank you for your memorandum of October 2, 2000, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no properties of architechiral,
historic, or archaeological significance, which would be affected by the project. Therefore, we
have no comment on the project as currently proposed.
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.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above
comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, Environmental Review Coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:kgc
cc: Mary Pope Furr, NC DOT
T. Padgett, NC DOT
3(0
Location Meiling Address Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center. Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone] 733-3653
ARCHAEOLOGY 421 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4619 Nlail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4619 [phone] 715-2671
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4613 bail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4613 (9l9) 733-6547 • 715-4801
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount St., Raleigh NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4618 (9l9) 733-6545 • 715-4301

1 - ~-
F~~clercrl.tr~! =BRZ-I I'0(~) TlP ~B-~b-t-l Cvunn: Granvillz
COVCURRENCE FORM FOR PROPERTIES vOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE vATi
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES fn
Project Descrrprron: Replace Bridge No. ~'_'6 on SR I l?0 over Knap of Reeds Creek
On February l 7, ?000. representatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA1
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Reviewed the subject project at
a scoping meeting
photograph review session/consultation
other ,

EARTH TECH 1 Rp,~E1GH
All parties present agreed
[~ there are no properties over fifty years old within the project's area of potential effect.
[~ there are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criterion
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effect.
there are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's area of potential effect,
but based on the historical information available and the photographs of each property, properties
identified as are considered not eligible for [he National
/Eegister and no further evaluation of them is necessary.
~/ there are no National Register-listed properties located within the project's area of potential effect.
Signed:
Representative, N OT Date
FHWA, for the Division Administrator, or other Federal Agency Date
i ! - Z // 7
Re resentative, SH Date
~ ~ `~~ ~ ~~ ~' ~ Z.3
to Historic Preservation Officer / ~ Date
l~ "! ~Uf`i,~._ .;..)nr[ Il rr,.njlrCll.:1 Iln:',I ~_,~p•.~ 11f 'til; t~,,...,, ,.,.7 (h,~ 'l1t:N_I!l'"~ Ii5[ \\ I!I ~+r' RTL'lltll~.,l

dCWRC.HCP~FALLS LRKE TEL~919-528-9839 Oct 08'01 10 11 No .001 P.02',
g' 3CA~
~ North Carolina'~Uildlife Resources Commission
Cluarlea R Full~-ood, F.XOCUtivC Director
TO: Yvonne G. G. Howell, PE ~ ;
Earth Tech
FROM: i)avid Cox, Highways Fmject ~~ mr
Habitat Conservation'Prograaa ~'~.-} )_ ' ~J~j
DATE: October 8, 2001
SUBJECT: NCDOT I3>i-idge Reglacoments `in .Granville, Halifax, Vance, and Wake counties
of North Cazolina. TlI' Nos..B-3643, B-3Ei44, B-3645, B-3653, B-3853, B-3702,
B-3915,13-3521, B•3~23, 8.3530, P~-3703, B-3704, B-3705, B-3917, and B-3918.
Biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resburc~s Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
infonnation provided and have the f~allowin~r prolirrsinary ~ornments on the subject project. Our
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of tine 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. [i(i1-667d).
On 17r;dge replacement projects of this scope-our staudard rocommendations aze as
follows:
We generally prefer spanuing structures. Spatuling structures usually do not require
work within the stream and~do not Tequire:.Atream channel realignment. 1'he horizontal
and vertical clearancos provided by bridges; allows for human and wildlife passage
beneath the structure, does not block fish•p~ss~age, and does not block navigation by
canoeists and boaters.
Z. Bridge clock 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. )'f possible, bridge supports (bents) should not re placed in the stream.
5. If temporary access roads car detours are constructed, they should be removed back to
original gro~.~ncl elevations, immediately upon the complotion of the project. Disturbed
azeas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and nativo tree species should
be planted with a spacing of not mare thous ,20'x!0'. If possible, when using temporary
structures the arcs should bQ cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain
Mailing Address: Division of inland Fisheries • 1721 M:.il Service Gentcr • ltaleig}~, NC 27699- t 721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 291 • Fax: [phone]h43

lCIJRC,HCP,FRLLS LAKE TEL~919-528-9839 Oct 08'01 10 12 No .001 P.03
~ -, .
Bridge Memo 2 October ~, 20(?1
saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and
root mat intact, allows the atoa to revegetate nattrraily and minimizes disturbed soil.
- .
6. A clear bank (riprap fre+~} area of at least~l0 feet should remain on each side of the
steam underneath the brid}~e.
,,
7. In trout waters, the N.C. Wildlife Itesourc~s Gominission reviews all U.S. Army
Co-•ps of Engineors nationwide. and goneraY_`40a' perrrrits. We have the option of
requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and we can
recommend that the projoct requixe ain individutiil `404' permit.
8. In streams that contain t}rroatoned. or endangered species, NCDOT biologist Mr. Tim
Savidgc should be notified. Special meastuos to protect these sensitive species may be
rcquirecl. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for
information on requirements of thci Endangeree~~ Species Act as it relates to the project.
9. In streams that are usod b}- anadromous fish, the NCDOT official policy entitled
"Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May 12, ] 997)" should
be followed. . "
10. Li arcati with significant .fisheries for sunfish, aoasonal exclusions may also be
recorntncnded. .. .
11. Sedimentation and erosion control measurnes sufficient to protect aquatic resources
must be implemented prior to any;grounci disturbing activrtres. Structures should be
maintained regularly, ospecially fbllowiiag rainzall events.
12. Temporary or permanent i!erbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bazc soil
within 15 days of ground disturbing activitiezr to pmvide long-term erosion control.
13. All work in or adjacent io stream waters should b~ conducted in a dry work area.
Sandbags, rock berms, cot~etdams, or.other diversion structures should be used
where possible to prevent excavation in flowing avatar.
14. Heavy equipment should be o~arated flvm the bank rather than in stream channels in
order to minimize sodimclntauon anal reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into streams. ~. ~_
15. Only clean, sediment-froo rock should be aced as temporary fill (causeways), and
should be removed without excessive distttrban~;e of the natural stream bottom when
construction is complcteci.
16. During subsurface investigations, equiptment should be inspected daily and
maintained to prevent cattta>;nination of strrfarc ~.vsters $om leaking fuels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
If corrugated metal pipe arches, reinforced. t;otterete riper, or concrete box culverts are
used:
The culvert must be designed to allow for fish passage. Generally, this means shat the
culvert or pipe invert is buried at toast 1.foctt below the natural stream bed. !f
multiple cells arc required tho socend ead/~-r third tolls should be placed so that their
bottoms arc at stream bankful stags (8imilar tip Lyonsfield design). This could be

ICWRC,HCP,FALLS LAKE TEL~919-528-9839. ~ Oct 08'01 10=12 No .001 i'.04',
Bridge Memo 3 °~ "~ , , October S, 2001
accomplished by constni+cting a low.eill on the ppstrearn end of the other cells that
will divert low Tows to r~iother G~ell.''Thi~ will allow sufficient water depth in the
culvert or Pipe during normal flows to iiccommodate fish movements. If culverts arc
long, notched baffles should be placed. in minforced concrete box culverts at ] S foot
intervals to allow for the collection of sedirnent,~ in the culvert, to reduce flow
velocities, and to provide resting places'for fish. and other aquatic organisms moving
through the structure.
2. If multiple pipes or tolls Rre used,,: at least ana ~ige or box should be designed to
remain dry during normal flows to allow: for wildlife passage.
3. Culverts or pipes should bo situated so that no channel realignment or widening is
required. Widening of flip sttrazn channel at the inlet or outlet of structures usually
causes a decrease in water velocity causing, sedm~:rit deposition that will require future
maintenance. ~ ;~,
4. Itiprap should not be placed on ths~ straram ;bed. .
Inmost casts, we prefer the replacement of'tha existing structure at the same location
with road closure, if road closure is not feast le,,a tampor~ury detour should be desi,~ried and
located to avoid wetland impacts, mhumizc ~e~~need for cfoaring and to avoid destabilizing
stream banks. If the structure will boon a nr:?av aligtuaent; tb.a old structure should be reinovcd
and the approach fills removed from flit 104-year floodpplaiti. Approach fills should be removed
down to the natural ground elevation., 'Ihe atea.should b, stabilized with grass and planted with
native tree species. If the area that is inclaim~~~.was previ!4usly wetlands NCDOT should est r
the al•va ta-w~-ti~~~~is. If~ss~fat, r{`~e s9u ma~-6~; wt~~ as w-~; an mitigation or l t subject
project or other projects in the waterstt~.ri. .
Project specific comments:
1. B-3643 -Granville County -Bridgge Na ~?..` ovcr:~-Iatchers Run. Standard comments apply.
We are not aware of any threatened of en~daugex~d. species in the project vicinity.
2. B-3G44 - Granville County -Bridge No. 226 ovcr.Kna~ of Reeds Creek. NCDOT should be
aware that NCWRC has designat_od NCW~C ~tnelanc~tis;in the vicinity of this bridge.
impacts to gameland properties should be `$votded. Thare are also records of state listed
mussels upstream of the project. Wherefore, `disc to, the potential for impacts to listed species
we request that NCDOT perform a rnu6sal survey pzior to the construction of this hridgc.
:::,.;
3. B-3645 -Granville County -Bridge No. 01~ Qvei• Little Grass Creek. Standard comments
apply. We arc not aware of any threatenal of end ngered species in the project vicinity.
4. B-3653 -Halifax Gounty -Bridge No. I62 over,lahocksiyotte Creek. Duc to the potential for
anadromous fish at this location, NCDUT stYnttld ~loseky,'.'ollow the "Stream Crossing
Guidelines i'or Anadromous Fish Passage". Thin iua~:ludra ttn in-water work moratorium from
February 1 S to June ] 5. We are not aware al' any. threatened of endangered species in the
Project vicinity. Standard comments apply., - ,
5. B-3853 -Halifax County -Bridge No. 82 over Mar$h Swamp. Standard comments apply.
We are not aware of any threatened of endangered speci:~a in the project vicinity.

' 1
CWRC~HCP~FALLS LAKE TEL~919-528-9839 ~ Oct 08'01 1013 No.001 P.05
' ~-
Bridge Memo - ~4~ ,y ~ ~ October 8 2001
,,, -~ .,
6. B-3702 -Vance County -Bridge No. 19'over Flat Creek. Standard comments apply. We
are not aware of any threatened of endangered species~in the project vicinity-
7. B-3915 -Vance County-Bridge No. 21 over'Flat Cheek. Standard comments a 1 We
are not aware of any lhreatened,of endangered species iA the project vicinity, pp y
8. B-3521- Wake County -Bridge No 273 over~Middle creek. Due to the potential for
anadroinous fish at this location, NCDO'T should closely follow the "Stream Crossing
Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Pasaagp". This includes an in-water work moratorium from
February I S to June 1 S. There are also records of state listed mussels upstream of the
project. Therefore, due to the potential for impacts to listed species we request that NCDOT
perforn~ a mussel survey prior tp the con~tction of this bridge. Standard comments apply.
9. B-3523 -Wake County - Bridg. No. 52S ifver Swift Creek. Standard comments apply. we
are not aware of any threatened of endangered Species in the project vicinity.
10. B-3530 -Wake County -Bridge No. 1?4-over Buffaln,Creek. Standard comments apply.
We are not aware of any threatened of enjdaugetod speirti;es in the project vicinity.
t :.
11. B-3703 -Wake Cowtty - Bridge No. 31 ~ over 1VIiddla Greek. There are records of state
listed mussels upstream of the project. Therefore, due ifl the potential for impacts to listed
species we request that NCDOT perfoim:a mussel swvey prior to the construction of this
bridge. Standard comments apply. .
12. B-3704 -Wake County •-Bridge I\TO. 108. a~ie Lower B~rtons Creek. Standard comments
apply. We are not aware of any threatened e-f en~i~go:. ,d species in the project vicinity.
,. ~ ,: ,
13. B-3705 -Wake County-Bridge No. 1'?5.~~ay~ ~~yi~ C;sok. Standard comments Apply.
We are nol aware of any threatened of eadattg-ret! species in the project vicinity.
;,.
~ a. B_3417 w~to County - n1i.1~G No. 3 t 1. or-er .t.af~e Wheeler (Swift Creek). Standard
comments apply. We are not aware of enX,thxoatened.of endangered species in the project
vicinity. ~ ,
$ -. ; ,.
,, ,
15.8-3918 -Wake County - Bridge; No..127~ver Tom Creek. Standard comments apply. We
are not aware of any threatened of endangered species iia the project vicinily.
:u
We request that NCDOT routinely misiitne~ advezge'impacts to fish and wildlife
resources in the vicuuty of bridge replacetnonts, Tlic NCI)01' should install and maintain
sedimentation control measures thmupttout the lifeof Xhe project and prevent wet concrete from
contacting water in or entering into t?leso strea~:~Reglaceraent ofbndges with spanning
structures of some type, as o~poscd to pipe or bb~ culverts, •is recommended in most cases.
Spanning structures allow wildlife passage alcxn~'etr~ambanlc~, reducing habitat fragmentation
and vehicle related mortality at highway, croseuigs. ; : ; .
If you need further assistance or inforn,.$tioa on NC~'ITRr~ concerns regarding bridge
replacements, please contact me at (9,19) 528-9$8tS. hThank yo~,~ for the opportunity to review and
comment on these projects. ! ,
.r

NORTH CAROLINA DNISION
FINAL NATIONWIDE SECTION 4(f) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
FOR FEDERALLY-AIDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS WITH MINOR INVOLVEMENT
WITH PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATION LANDS, AND WILDLIFE AND
WATERFOWL REFUGES
F. A. Project
State Project
T. I. P. No
BR~1120(5)
8.2371001
B-3644
Description: Replace Bridge Number 226 over I{nap of Reeds Creek on SR 1120 in
Granville County with a bridge on the existing horizontal alignment. To meet 60 mph
design speed sag vertical curve criteria, the deck elevation will be approximately 5
feet higher than the existing elevation. An off-site detour will be used to maintain
traffic during construction. It is anticipated that the proposed project will require the
use of property from the gamelands managed by the North Carolina Wildlife
Resource Commission and owned by the United States Corps of Engineers.
Yes No
Is the proposed project designed to
improve the operational characteristics,
safety, and/or physical condition of ^
existing highway facilities on /
essentially the same location?
2. Is the project on new location? ^ /
3. Is the Section 4(f) land a publicly
owned public park, recreation land, or ^
wildlife and waterfowl refuge located /
adjacent to the existing highway?
4. Does the amount and location of the land
to be used impair the use of the
remaining Section 4(f) land, in whole or
in part, for its intended purpose? ^ /
(See chart below)
Total size of section 4(fl site Maximum to be acquired
less than 10 acres ............ 10 percent of site
10 a - es ............ 1 acre
eater than 100 acre ............ 1 percent of site

Yes No
5. Do the proximity impacts of the project
(e.g., noise, air and water pollution,
wildlife and habitat effects, aesthetic
values) on the remaining Section 4(f) ^ -
land impair the use of such land for its /
intended purpose?
6. Do the officials having jurisdiction
over the Section 4(f) land agree, in
writing, with the assessment of the
impacts of the proposed project on, and

the proposed mitigation for, the Section ^
/
4(f) lands?
7. Does the project use land from a site
purchased or improved with funds under
the Land and Water Conservation Act
(Section 6(f)), the Federal Aid in Fish
Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson Act),
the Federal Aid in Wildlife Act
(Pittman-Robertson Act), or similar
laws, or are the lands otherwise

encumbered with a Federal interest ^
/
(e.g., former Federal surplus property)?
8. If the project involves lands described
in Item 7 above, does the appropriate
Federal Agency object to the land ^ N/A
conversion or transfer?
9. Does the project require preparation of

an EIS? ^
/

ALTERNATNES CONSIDERED AND FOUND NOT TO BE
FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT
Yes No
The following alternatives were evaluated and ^
found not to be feasible and prudent: /
1. Do-nothing.
Does the "do nothing" alternative:
(a) correct capacity deficiencies? ^ /
or (b) correct existing safety hazards? ^ /
or (c) correct deteriorated conditions? ^ /
and (d) create costs, unusual problems, or /
impacts of extraordinary measure?
2. Improvement of the highway without using
the adjacent~ublic~arkL,recreational /
land~or wildlife waterfowl refuge.
(a) Have minor alignment shifts,
changes in standards, use of ^
retaining walls, etc., or traffic /
management measures been evaluated?
(b) The items in 2(a) would result in
(circle, as appropriate)
(i) substantial adverse community impact
o (ii) substantial increased costs
or (iii) unique engineering, transportation,
maintenance, or safety problems
or (iv) substantial social, environmental,
or economic impacts
or (v) a project which does not meet the need
and (vi) impacts, costs, or problems which are
extraordinary magnitude

Yes No
3. Build an improved facility on new
location without using the~ublic~ark,
recreational land~or wildlife and
waterfowl refuge. (This would be a /
localized "run around.")
(a) An alternate on new location would
result in: (circle, as appropriate)
(i) a project which does not solve
the existing problems
or (ii substantial social,
environmental, or economic
impacts
or (iii) a substantial increase in
project cost or engineering
difficulties
and (iv) such impacts, costs, or
difficulties of truly unusual
or unique or extraordinary
magnitude

MINIMIZATION OF HARM
Yes No
1. The project includes all possible
planning to minimize harm. /
2. Measures to minimize harm include the
following:
(circle those which are appropriate)
a. Replacement of lands used with lands
of reasonably equivalent usefulness
and location and of at least
comparable value.
b. Replacement of facilities impacted
by the project including sidewalks,
paths, benches, lights, trees, and
other facilities.
c. Restoration and landscaping of
disturbed areas.
O Incorporation of design features and
habitat features, where necessary,
to reduce or minimize impacts to the
Section 4(f) property.
e. Payment of the fair market value of
the land and improvements taken or
improvements to the remaining
Section 4(f) site equal to the fair
market value of the land and
improvements taken.
f. Additional or alternative mitigation
measures as determined necessary
based on consultation with the
officials having jurisdiction over
the parkland, recreation area, or
wildlife or waterfowl refuge.
3. A discussion of specific mitigation measures is provided as follows:
Functionals were initially created using conservative design guidelines and standards. In
addition, the functional design was developed using USGS topographic mapping;
therefore, the impacts are only an approximation-actual impacts will not be known until
full design is complete. The initial slope lines of the approaches extend out approximately
100 feet (30 m) wide-beyond the existing right-of-way lines. Steeper slopes were then
incorporated to minimize the footprint of the approaches, which are approximately 60 to
70 feet (18 to 21 m) wide. The approximate amount of land to be acquired is 1, 070 square
feet (0.025 acres) [99.4 m2 (0.011 hectors)J. The proximity impacts of the project (e.g.,

noise, air and water pollution, wildlife and habitat effects, aesthetic values) on the
remaining Section 4(~ land will not impair the use of the lands for its intended purposes.
Note: Any response in a box requires additional information prior to approval. Consult
Nationwide 4(~ evaluation.

COORDINATION
The proposed project has been coordinated with the following (attach correspondence):
aO. Officials having jurisdiction over
the Section 4(f) Land
b. LocaUState/Federal Agencies
c. US Coast Guard
(for bridges requiring bridge permits)
d. DOI, if Section 6(f) lands are
involved
SUNIMARY AND APPROVAL
The project meets all criteria included in the programmatic 4(f) evaluation approved on
December 23, 1986.
All required alternatives have been evaluated and the findings made are clearly applicable
to this project. There are no feasible or prudent alternatives which avoid use of the Section
4(f) land.
The project includes all possible planning to minimize harm, and there are assurances that
the measures to minimize harm will be incorporated in the project.
All appropriate coordination has been successfully completed.
Approved:
Date anager, Plannin Environmental Branch
CDOT
D to ivision Administrato , FH

June 21, 2002
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Mr. William Gilmore, PE, Manager
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27669-1548
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Reference your March 25, 2002 correspondence concerning the replacement
of Bridge No. 226 over Knapp of Reads Creek, on SR 1120 (Veasey Road) in
Granville County, North Carolina. Based on information provided it is my
understanding that the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Federal
Highways Administration (FHWA) are conducting a planning study for the proposed
project and intend to prepare a categorical exclusion document for the project in
accordance with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
We have reviewed the information provided, including the Natural Resources
Technical Report. It is our understanding that the need for this project is based on
your determination that Bridge No. 226 is "structurally deficient and functionally
obsolete" and that "The replacement if this structure will result in safer traffic
operations." We concur with your determination that there is no feasible and
prudent alternative to use of Federal property and that Build Alternative 1 has the
least impacts of the proposed build alternatives.
The impacts identified in the documents provided are limited and do not
address some aspects of your proposed construction that may generate additional
impacts on our public lands. While we understand that the impacts you address are
limited to those specifically required by your NEPA review, and understand that
totals given for impacts are preliminary pending the creation of a full final design, we
think it appropriate to point out other impacts and concerns that will eventually need
to be addressed. Accordingly, we have the following comments regarding impacts,
avoidance, minimization, and mitigation.
The need for temporary easements for the bridge construction is not
addressed. If temporary easements are required, impacts within these areas must
also be addressed during our review. We understand that impacts due to temporary
easements are not addressed at this stage of your process.
Potential impacts due to relocation of utility lines within the right of way have
not been addressed. There are two sewer lines (one on either side of the road) and

an overhead utility line located in the area potentially affected by the bridge
replacement. Any temporary or permanent impacts associated with relocation of
these lines will be considered during our review this project.
Impacts to the Falls Lake flood storage capacity have not been addressed.
The number of cubic yards of fill material to be placed below elevation 264.8 feet
mean sea level must be identified. Excavation of material below elevation 264.8
may be subtracted from the fill total. Location of all cuts and fills should be indicated
on full design plans. If no fill will be located below 264.8 ft msl, a statement
indicating this should be included upon submission of full design plans.
We suggest the following avoidance and minimization measures be
incorporated into the full design plan. To avoid impacts due to direct discharge of
runoff into Knapp of Reeds Creek, weep holes in the bridge structure should not be
located directly over the stream. In order to minimize impacts to wildlife passage the
amount of bare bank passage under the bridge structure should be maximized.
When the full design plan package is available, including roadway cross-
sections and the bridge surrey hydraulic design report, please provide five copies for
our review. Plan packages should include final exact totals for wetland impacts,
cubic yards of fill and excavation below 264.8 feet mean sea level, acreage of any
new permanent right of way and temporary easement for roadway and/or utility
work, and acres of forested land to be cleared. Requests for utility easements
should be submitted by the entity operating the utility line in question. Also to
facilitate onsite assessment of impacts all proposed permanent right of way and
temporary easements should be staked in the field.
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in your planning process. If we
can provide any clarification or additional information, please call me at the Falls
Lake Visitor Assistance Center [phone] extension 222.
Sincerely,
Steve Brown
Operations Manager
Falls /Jordan
CC:
David Cox, NCWRC
Isaac Harrold, NCWRC
Sherry Oenbrink, USACE

.~v~
~~}'
~` w,r+~~
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
March 25, 2002
Mr. Steve Brown (attn. Michael Hosey)
Operations Manager
United States Army Corp of Engineers
11405 Falls of the Neuse Road
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Federal-aid Bridge Replacement Project over Knap of Reeds Creek on
SR-1120 (Veasey Road) in Granville County, Bridge No. 226,
TIP Project B-3644, State Project 8.2371001, Federal-aid Project BRZ-1120(5)
Dear Mr. Brown:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) are conducting planning studies for the federal-aid bridge
replacement project on SR-1120 (Veasey Road) over Knap of Reeds Creek in Granville
County. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NCDOT is
writing a categorical exclusion. These planning studies develop alternatives based on the
purpose and need, develop functional designs for each detailed study alternative using
design standards and guidelines, analyze the effects on the human and non-human
environments, and select a preferred alternative. The final product is a NEPA document
(categorical exclusion), which includes design and construction criteria the designers and
construction planners use for creating full designs for right-of--way acquisition and
construction plans and specifications.
Because this federal-aid project may impact the adjacent public recreation and wildlife
lands through possible right-of-way acquisition, Section 4(f) of the United States
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 requires the FHWA not approve the use of
land from a significant publicly owned recreation area or wildlife refuge unless a
determination is made by the FHWA that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to
the use of land from the property; and the action includes all possible planning to
minimize harm to the property resulting from such use. Supporting information must
demonstrate that there are unique problems or unusual factors involved in the use of
alternatives that avoid these properties or that the cost, social, economic, and
environmental impacts, or community disruption resulting from such alternatives reach
extraordinary magnitudes. Please note that Section 4(f) does not apply to temporary
construction easements when they are less than the time needed for construction of the
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

Mr. Steve Brown (attn. Michael Hosey)
March 19, 2002
Page 2 of 3
project, do not change the ownership or result in the retention of long-term or indefinite
interests in the land for transportation purposes, do not result in any temporary or
permanent adverse change to the activities, features, or attributes which are important to
the purposes or functions that qualify the resource for protection under Section 4(f), and
include only a minor amount of land.
NCDOT needs to do a Section 4(f) evaluation before we can complete the categorical
exclusion. The attached vicinity map shows the project's location. The United States
Army Corp of Engineers owns the properties adjacent to the bridge's existing right-of-
way and leases these properties to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
(NC-WRC). NC-WRC operates these lands as gamelands. The purpose of this letter is to
consult with the Corp in assessing recreational and wildlife impacts that the project and
proposed mitigation may have on the adjacent Corp property.
The purpose of the project is to provide a safer crossing of Knaps of Reeds Creek. Bridge
No. 226 is considered structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. The replacement
of this inadequate structure will result in safer traffic operations. Several alternatives were
developed and evaluated:
• No Action Alternative. This alternative consists of short-term minor
reconstruction and maintenance activities that are part of an ongoing plan for
continuing operation of the existing bridge and roadway system in the project
area. Many of the structural elements are decaying. Decay has already reduced the
bridge's safe load-bearing capacity. Although further maintenance activities will
slow the decay, closing the bridge will eventually be necessary.
• Build Alternative 1. This alternative replaces the bridge on its existing horizontal
alignment while using an off-site detour to maintain traffic during construction.
• Build Alternative 2. This alternative replaces the bridge on its existing horizontal
alignment while maintaining traffic during construction on a temporary detour to
the north.
• Build Alternative 3. This alternative replaces the bridge on its existing horizontal
alignment while maintaining traffic during construction on a temporary detour to
the south.
The existing NCDOT right-of-way is 60 feet. Attached is a copy of the project's natural
resources report, aerial, and proposed functional designs.
There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of land from the adjacent Corp
property. The No Action Alternative is not prudent because social and economic impacts
and community disruption resulting from this alternative reach extraordinary magnitudes.
An avoidance alternative is not feasible because all of the nearby surrounding lands are
Corp property and NC-WRC gamelands. Therefore, the next step is to minimize impacts
with the proposed build alternatives.

Mr. Steve Brown (attn. Michael Hosey)
March 19, 2002
Page 3 of 3
Build Alternative 1 has the least impacts. Functionals were initially created using
conservative design guidelines and standards. As shown on the attached plan sheet for
Build Alternative 1, the initial slope lines of the approaches extend out approximately 100
feet wide-beyond the existing right-of-way lines. Steeper slopes were then incorporated
to minimize the footprint of the approaches, which are approximately 60 to 70 feet wide.
The reasons why additional fill is needed are to be able to build a bridge that does not
have vertical curvature and for the approaches to meet vertical sag curve design criteria.
The approximate amount of land to be acquired is 1,068 square feet (0.0245 acres). The
proximity impacts of the project (e.g., noise, air and water pollution, wildlife and habitat
effects, aesthetic values) on the remaining Section 4(f) land will not impair the use of the
lands for its intended purposes.
NCDOT and FHWA are seeking agreement from the Corp, in writing, with the
assessment of the impacts of the proposed project on, and the proposed mitigation for, the
Section 4(f) lands. We will be contacting Mr. Michael Hosey of your office to set up a
meeting to discuss this project.
Please contact John Conforti of this office (919-733-7844 x208,
[e-mail]) or John Schrohenloher of Earth Tech (919-854-6217,
[e-mail]) if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely yours,
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Attachments
cc: Jake Riggsbee, FHWA
David Cox, NC-WRC
Eddie McFalls, Earth Tech, Inc.

~~ W

~g
^a ~ ~ ~ 0
v
~

p
tlS
v
~ ~
N .o
N
N
a6 ~ I
i ~ ~
m m

q
~ ~ N '-
^' N
P C7
P
P

k U C ~"~ M M

b

k -!
k~i

~
y
~!-,
I-=-J
~'

_~
~~
N~
og
0
O
ti
U
0
~ O
~m
~~
~N
~~
O
~~
0
N
ti
~ ~
O
-At
-~. ~
rUy~ o0
•~
O
•~
O ~
N ~
N
0
0
W
O
N

J*'' ~ ~ ~ I~
.c
~

J ~~
i ~,~~ ~ -_ ~„
~~~ ~ n -
1

~I'~/ ~
~
~L /
Q 1,
~.
~ + _
!~ f ' fr
•
y~
[
e
~
~ y-~ I , t
.L.
, _
I ~ ~ ~ --~

I
"=-/1_- 1hew , ~ IIc„U_ cy _ '
_
! 1 c. • 1. ,~i~~ 1
"
;fir .,
~~
\~ ~ ~ ^i
~ ~ i i' f 1 4~ J
i
_~, ~,
~
~,I~1 1 C ' ~
.1 ~' t~R3'
l O -r ~ i
~ /.
"'' J _ i ~! ~"~~' s O

~~
~~
~~
/ j•
.,

W
W
A
U
O
u~L
2 p
w O
J ~ I~
lQ3 W ~i
U
~ ~
z ~ v
O '~
0. z
Z Ci U
9H
~ ~ V
f ~'
~~ 3
h ~
'~ O per''
~~ a y~
~a ~~
xx o~ ~
w
h~ ~ ~A ~
~ ~ "' ~
a~ ~ ~'~ gg9
h ~ ~ so
~ ~ 4ti
q~ ~o
+'
~F
~~
N]~1~] ~
CV ~ {LI
_~ ~ d
~• ~i N d m
g a ~ ~ ~ w
w~ ~~ m
I. ~ i c °a m ~
~ ~~ m4 ~a
I~ Q
~ ~ p ~ o ~ o
'~ ~ o
W ~ N A N
~ ~ N
4 ~
O
(~ -, ~ -,
~V
~ ~ •~
M
0
00
II II II
'~. ~ Li
~ ~~ ~
~ ~'
U as ~
°' o
a ~~ 4
''
~~ o
~~ ~
00
~~ ~
~ a
Q o 0 3° o ~ ~ ~
Q
O Q Q
O
II II II II II `^~ II
o r ~ 0 ~ ~ >
W o 0
N N 0
0 0
N
~ z
.Vy7 ~ N ~ ~ o' F
a W
~U , i 0 Z
N` N O~OC ~-~~
N N~iy O
l t~f~9£-S ~.L~~10~~ ~IIGE P°E°O~P££~1L~lb'811.1L1lI~~11
f v ~ ~ ,
~ 1
~ 1. ~ •.

i~
0
Z
G

~ CFJ
!~
~ r
,~ W
U ~~
~..
,,,..i
~." ~
'~"
Ca Q
® Q
Ur~~
r..
W '~
~_
u'i
~ o
6~
O~IZ~9
.. ~~,_ .r -, r,>~_.r
~,:~. _.
~, ~ ,~

i~
a
1 r; ~ ~-' 8
I ~3 I I e a
~I ~ ~
' ;~ ~ I ~
I ~ I ~ F ~{~ I ~I o~n os x ~ o I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~I a ~
~ ~ IV ~ 4 -lJ ~ I I I I ~ ~ ;; ~ ~ ~3 I I ;~
~J ~J ~ I ~ a t_I
I ~; 1
I ~
-7
V ' ',
O
o ; ~ ; °~
G
~ n !~ ~
~ ~~ ~ ~ ~
o c
O ~ ~ ~ ~ w o
i-~ ` "" o ~ I °~ aai
~ c -o° O a ~ o .:! ~ •E N rn ° -E •v w U v ~ ": _ ~ -°' w ~° ° °. -°o °~
'o °' o o s ~ o aEi o~ ~' E ~~ °o o s~ al ~ e c o~~ °o .o rn ~ ~~ °o ~ c o~ '3
m LL ~ (~ C9 V N a V ~ N ~ N N .~ x V V ~ C9 d m m u. V u. F- ~ N N x 3 O ~ N cc N
I ~ I I~ I I ~ I ~ ~' ~ ~ ~ ~ + X i l
I I I .'I1(, 4I I ~ ~ d I o o I I; I m m m I I
~ ~' ~ ~µI{ I I I ~ I ~ Z I 4 I a I I 1 1 I ~,.,~ Xm m 3 ~ 3 m a a
I I N ~ I i ~ I I ( I O ® ~ ~ ~J I i I I I ~ ~y~j L1W N tD ,e ; _ °a o a I w
`~ r o o a I I 1 ~ 3 1 I ~ I
.I I I I~ I I I I I I I~ I I I I ~ ( I I( I I I ~s I ~ ~
~ N ~ O
u O - W O V "D O w m 0
W _
r-~ ~ u°. ~ W ~ w ~ V w w .n .n ° ~ ~ w ~ m c o ° m
~ ~. ~ ~ v=i ~. c V o ~ o V V ~ ~ I .D m° c m° ~ E o
`~ ~ w :; ~n N ° w :~ w o a -°' ~ V o~ a W c o o c w c m° ~ -o
~~/ ~ ~ ;~ ~ o w ~ ~ ~ c s °' t°-' yi o •_ ~n. O ` ~ 7 c' ' -o c m ~ 3 0 .a ~ E
k==! b- ~ ~ ~ ~ o ... ' H `- w .C d ~ •=~ •~ O CJ w .N.. O ° y ~ ~ w ~ to ~: ~- E w ~ ~ C w '~ w D Q1 0)
~ r-?' ,~ o ~= •o N a ' w o m~ ~ _~ •c>i m i .o w w u ~F~ S w ~ c m° .n ~ 0 3 '0 3- c c
~-~; ~ O ~ ; CO N O O d O LL Q1 F- ~ ~ F-' .I] LL ~ p Q CI O - ej C .: ~ C C 4. p O 7 'A y :~ p ~ 3 'D 'D
r r-~ ~ -n w N -o O v ; o- -o -- v -n ~ F- -o ~+- -o ~ x ~ ,o' c =' c E w Cl c c
.`"~ ~ -o ~ N v~~ w h v w -° w 'o ;~ '° tl '° .~ o N c cl ~ ~ .° :~ x c U~ Z o c 3 ° o w w
w o w o w o w o w~ w o~ w o w o ~ ~ '~ a ° Z x o °~
k•-~ '~ ~ ~ ~_ ~ ~ 01 ~ 07 ~ p) G Q> ~ Qf C°C ~ Q_) ~ _Q) ~° °' C -~ ~ w w _ w W w q C1 C 7 O C C
h--~ ~ u C u 'H ~ 'N ~ ~ 'vl ~ 'H ~ 'N .Y V '~ u N o 'O' w p ~ ~_` In O O ~ 0 0 0 C v pl ~; ~ H h
w ~ D w w w w ° w w w w w w C w w w ~ Q ($~ W I N V ~-° V 4S Off. O~. 6~. LL 6~. ~ ti ° ~ x x
OC ~ N ~ O oG ~ N CG ~ ~ D oC D ~ uC Q oC O 111 J ~ ~ ~ x ` ~.1 O.. W W
`-7
Q II Y I J,
I I I ,~ I
~, I "
~~ o Ij ~ ~ ~ -. -0 f ~ ~-~~0~~==9~®O+pol,~0i~ ®oo®Om©00~~~® J,
Z i I
Q ~ W '~ I
--, ,~ I
r
~ ~ ~
_ F' ~
v ''o °>
o 'o x ~ K ~ •; a°.
o
® ~ w
w x c c o w ~ m x° cw
o ~ ~ w a 4. ~~ p V y x ~ ~ w !j : L C y s w~ o~ L C ~ 'fl w C
bb/E?.
3 x 0 o c °c c w m~ c~ w o 0 0 0 +°o o. °' m o n o€ m~ t7 ~ 'a' •n. ~~~
~ t m° .r~ ~ ~ ~ a > > ~ .c aw. o V ~ ~ o c m w c n°. ~ m ~ c a3i ; _w ~c ~ ~ ° a~ ~
W ~ Qf w - w;; d w~ C C Gal V 3 ~; ~~ w O C F~ ss w w C L > ..w. C O` N N p o ~ a C p,C
ol} a ;o rn ~ 0 0 o y w o 0 o d~ o ~- w° U~ o~ 2 0 :3 o w o f- ~ ~ F- ~ o
O -o V .n ~ v aan-I----,-. aF- w~a c=3 ~ ~.c o ~ n- o .. ; ~~L .. o ~ uO•~a.~
Z o w o •o b N N o~ o~ o w .n v .E ~;; w o~ u. ; w o h w; c o c o o w w_ c
w a .. .. ~ ~ 'w o >. o w o a~ ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 .. -a m •- rn
~ x a. u. O o. ~ u'3 n. u'~ a t~ a F- U ~ ~ x N ~ N o- F- V ~ x ~ a n. C7 C7 F- a N h 1- 3 F- iL F- ~ in
I I I I ~ i I ~ ~ I ~ ri
I I I I I I ~,
I I I i T \ I g lil
I I UI 1i'I ~~ ~ ® ® a ~ IU QI U W w ~ ~ ~ I I~ 1~ I t IoI o
W I ( I I ~ I I ~ /~ ~ I I ~ I I
~ I I I I
w
~ w
w
5 E ~ °~' ° x w i
W ~ ~ a ~- ~ ~ j c
., w
~ ~ ~ ~ u ~ ~ O w .. V »- < w w ~' W w E O ~. = ~ w O
m w w ~ ~ x x c o o N w ~ ~
N ~, ~ ~ C w E~ : ~ C~ C C C C 4 ~ `~ ~ w w O ~o ~ ~. ° V x w
II ~ N N w LL w~ `t ~~~"r~~~111 ~ O ~ ~ G. ~ C V V C 2 p O A `~~• O x ~ m
W ~ y ~ .Y .Y ~ -Y ~ ._ 7j ~ O R~ O "' O ~ .,. •~ ~ C 'O 'p ~" ?, w .« ~ •~ ~ O ° O
,... .... .~ V ~ m' ~ t 3
V=f' w N N C ,D ~ O o O 1] Ew ~ t O O m O ~ O O w ~ O ~ ~
~ w a w c w o .«. 'n 'fl ~ r~ V rn .. .. .~ „ .: E a d 00 ; c o .D o ~~ -o
~ ,a..' o 0 o t° o ~tw l>> N c m oz rn rn 4 rn :' o o y E E~ o .N t° 'o ~ o a~ o~ w
o v~ N 3 V m 3 V C~ O ;~ E 5 ~ a a~ a ~ V V W° F~ H~ E m° `~ a m a •~ o°e ~ ~~ w -o
w~ d d d. ci. d d {? »- o. o w ar ~_ += d d o +~ ci »- d c. ci o .. a c E~ O rn rn c
rn~ w ~ H H y o O o '^ O '^ o 0 o w w 3 0 .c p 0 H c- -a -o °
.o ° o 0 0 0 0 o a o Q b ° ~ ~ .. ~ ~ V '~ .. ~ ~ ~ ~ ,; > ° '^ a ; .c o ° c c
W V LL LL a LL a~ V~ LL W LL m ~ CL O. CL a ~ N d Ll. ~ N N N tL. LS. ~ m m
--• rr ~_ -d t~_iv.
_.-~.~~..,: CI
i ~ t ~
. I

~N ~
~ ~ ~
W
-` ^~
~7xj C ~~~ Y
o ;
M ~ ~_~
m < _ ~~~ ~.
rd~"!~ _o\P:
~a
k
~
w
~~.
~\
~ ~
w
~
~
~~ ~ ~
~ = N ~ 41 ~ ~
`3
~ ~
U
_ _
W
r
r

N
R
r r
I ~
~
r
g
~
,
3
Z
r
r
J ~ ~

1
~
r N V
r
i ~

N
~ V
~
N R i
i ~
W

I
~~ ~ ~ Q
~
W ~ 3 N O ~ ~ ~
~ N tij
~
o ~
~
k
N
J
W a
~~
W
Q J
C.) m ~
W
~_
m~
W f
~/
m
Q j

'~
W
U W
O ~
W
U

j Z
~
C~ U
~ ~

O ~
J
a ~
~ ~
0
za
~~
~~• W
ti'
~~~~ 41
4> 3N~
0
C- O ~ ul
~~t`N ~ N1 rn
~ ~ ~ N ~ Q
~ ~
r
r c~
J Z ~ J
~ ~ ~ p
O ~ ~ ~ U
. ~ ~ ~.
d~dd =' 4
~ ~ i
J J J
r
N `~N ~ Q1 ti
3
N

V\ yj
~c~ ~~
W~ W~
O
N
m
f9
z
N
r W
U r
r J
O ~
r Q
r
I
I
I , ^
I V
I
r m Z
o ~
o ~ rn 0
~ '" w
r
r N
r U N
I
I
M
a
N
Z
O
U~
~I
ti 2 ~
W~
W O
O
m \
d
Z ~
~ ~
`' O
N ~
~~
y`d^
v)
BOO
ti ~
O ~
_~
dti
~ ~
~ .
r J
J
N
N f- W
p
W Q AAQ
J W
. Q
5 °Z
~' ~
~ a m s
"g ~m "~ ag
O ~ W Q m
O
N ~ 2 te
]

w
~ N O° Y
a
I- N O 2
O
. z
a F U r z
m F m N O F=-
O ~° Q N 6~ 0 d W V O J
S ~ g
aic
S w: o¢ oxz
°
r" ~
H a
a ~~ ~~ ww a w w ,ri

Z °¢ sa ww:
°
a ~n m= °
.
~. a
cg jo~
Q ((
~~Q Zm o
3y ~ p (N~

y tiN ~ wN ~a ~ w°~
N
¢ 4~4
~ i~~
1
~
~ w
~ W {
{
F r F N
_

pz v ° ~- ¢rn¢ z ¢acs z
U J f..) J N J fL Z W S V J O O W

1.4 SS
Q O CI} O
0 6 a J rZi Q O c1 LL
l

e
w r
W w
~
z
~
w t
~ W Z
Gdt+ Q
a S
s
Q N ^ Q ~
N OC ~ ~ W Q ~ LL NN ~ ¢ ~ (A
M J

°
° zz
°
a ~
{Sa
O 2 ft ~q ~ OdC O E
d Y- ¢
~ V
~ W t
/! W°
a n
Q ¢
¢Q
Q p Q qqq
Q
y ,,
p
Q yy
¢Q ~ Z J
Q
~ >
~ H
a w ' w
~ Q
~ > ll. N
~
~"
ai
w o
rrr- o
N
¢F-
g °a
¢> o
wr-
s>o o
¢r- oW r•
¢ o
4 ~
x ¢
° a< aQ al- ~Gz a¢ a
az w >
w
v
v
o
o
w
w
~-
>
>-
W
N
S
W
O
°
0
Z
V
z
to
w
a
O
J
N
W
0
W
W
Q
J
w
t-
0
z

r ~

0 IOZZb 0 LOZZb
4 ~0 L 133Hfl 4 d0 L 133H
jt
(,g, pue ,V, el °euI °eB)
,~ jiTJY1911 TeTJeI°II l0ejeg OjJged
yoe3 uenoM to
Je,i°, eu0 N
m j0ejeg jo e1TWTl j
77 Z t~S~ F'~ W
Q e Orb e ote
rrr~ ~ \
mnz oC~m
m r
~ °ee8 08V ,(tTJanO 1TeydeV 43TM
dd u. Q ~
W
~
~ geTB 40eoJ
v jjey eOpjJg Z ~
oo=
1eeu2 ee3)
(
V T~
B
(
Puv V
e3eeui °e8) edTd PTToB =o.~
¢ p
(}
~ N ~ ,
,
etleJQW°WOeQ
eTgeewJedWl ,
,
(~~/~ 1peul eeg) edTd P°louolJed
• 3ue8 Dui T°TJ°leM l0ejeg
peleGnJJOO •eT0 ,
OTJQe~ IleAOM 10 peleDnJJOO
40°3 Je~(e~ eu0 'eT0 „- .
~ a
^ ~
~ 0 a „

(•d~l) - ¢ G a
m ~ O u8•,1
emOujM
° jjemOujM ED'flt8
~ W H ^
~ ors rrr 'xe~ „LI ped~°L1nD
oi$ ttS = m
O ~ ~ ° `
m~pc> ~ JCS
W
07 C7 O eee8 O8Y geT8 4oeoJddV ~ Z V w
M = 37 TTetl e0pTJ3 ,O
,ti W Qom. ~
LL w
~ r ~ N a

N (,8, Pus V, eleeuI °eS)
OTJged uenoM to T°TJeleV1 30ej°$ ~
(V, ieeuI °e8) 40'3 Je,te, eu0

m
G (,V, 1eeuI ee8)
eufJQW°WOep edfd PelrrolJed
peleOnJJOO
'
Q f-)
~
Z
~

~••~ ~
C -•I °tQeeWJedWI eT0 „-

uotl0eloud
uotlOeloJd
-= ~

e ~
~
F-
H :z:
O
~
~ edojg edojg ~
- H
n
2.
N ,0 `: _ JepJTD luog Pu3 - J°~~-r ~ a fr Z
Lv
„ '*~ ~m a~ ~~~o~

' O to

~ O 1te4deV
TTetl °DPTJB
~ NIW
4oeoJddV ~ Z -ti
W O
Z fl ~ p
O I.OZZti
MM F
~ TTemDujM N
~mj ~----- ----- J
------ --- ~ J
Z /~ ,, ~ F°c, H
O DuTned iTB4de~~~• ~; OuTned iTe4d°, n LL
7~i m ~ _
,1
m ~ TTeH eDPTJe ~`~~ \ °Dpjtig ~` \;,~Oy, a
Q~ ~ ~ \~ ujfJO ~ ~•' tL
QeT8 4oeoJddV `~~ ~ ~' ~ ^
p D '/
r" '~~LHO°0 eOpjJg ~ '~;, ~~, rJi C9
O `\\ ~ ~ ~ \;, TTTd PeoJOIuT°!! )a,,, O
oTDuV F.(
O ~------- ~` iTTd PeoJOaujey ,`,;``~ ~ ~ \;, ------ - ---'- w-- H D
a ~, ~D e3TWT, ,~ ~ ` 'e;,, ~, ~ ~ W
~ y Z
't1 ,,,\ \ Hoag e0pjug~' C;, ~ lL
N ~~,~ ~ / ~ ~~~ geTg 4oeoJddV
r ~` ~~ lue9 Pu3 ~ W
~', ~ `\;,
~ C;,
ujeJO ,`\~ \ Tjetl ~ \;, a e0 J
.,
O
m ~ ~,, °DpjJB ~ ,~ TS d PT g z
O

-~,'iz
fn ^ o
~ ~~,, ~ o
,', Oujnad ;TeydeV 1`;, , Dujned }jeydcV7 ,~ ~
Q~Q
Q 5C '

N rr~~

~
O
~
C7 ~~
~--1~
D ~ CO'9l8 'Dm~O 'P1B 60'9lB 'Om0 'P38
Ped 3eT1n0
~- Ped 3°T3~0 y
20~
+"¢
O N¢
Z ~+

N 0 W C
2 ^
~~P'01p22b0\pIZ2b\4s,~6ua~s~,vieD wtoed5 of ip75 ,zp~sp~s v©49 a9 s5~via vPoa~'va
~a~ ~ ~u~6o ~ooz-adc`~yo

o~
m
N
O
n z
m ~'
~v~
tm~ W m=
-•) '~ 'i
~ N
^O
• ~ y I N
vmr"
O
N O v
_ ~
'11
M
r
r
N
v
v'^
•O
~' z
~M~:D
H z ~ D
~~~~m
N
zx~oo
~~9~
' -~ a
~ ~
No
z
siisMDuiM ueaM3eg 'sT0 (•OB ai0uy Mang eDPTuB) sop
~.OB usyl u61e9up sT Me~S s0PFu9 1I
siisMDuiM useM;eg •eT0 (eiDuy Meng eOpTug) ujg
(„0•,L + y~PTM ~tBMpEOy)
:.OB o~ isnb3 uo usyl sse~ sT Meng e0pTu8 ~I
siisnnDuFM ePisuI 3usB Pu3 eDPTuB io ylDua~~
'9J6~(B~ OiJgB~ l suTnbed
esun3onu~S gEi9 peuo0 :eloN
L „8•,44 - „b•,04
9 „4•,04 - „0-,8
9 „e-,s - „e •,c
4 „Z-,L - „04-,9
E 8. 9 9- 4
suel(sl oTugBd iisM>(os8
~o uegwnN 10 ;yDisH
sujeJO pur ;y;~ ;rJTj Dujmoyg
~ss~
uT°JO of
padoT9 ~°dtd PalrJOJJad
pa;r nJJOO•rT0 „f
aurJgwewoep
auolg 8LN ajgrBWJrdIUI
-edoTB ~b4
p~
aU°JQW°WOap ~ 3n •at oTJgrd DuTJaauT0u3
ajgrawJadwI ~~' _3 L ad~tl
W -0.o .~~
m ~
ff „B o0 oTJQrd
luag Pu3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ uanoM
•t - - - _ _ ,„8•.t jaTJa ryy loajeg
~ToH daeM 3
SurB Pu3
,.o•,f
euTrJO Pur iJTI laJjd DuTMOyg
ujeJ[f of
padoTB :adTd Pa;aJOjJad
paia0nuro0 •ajp „f
auaJgwawoap
auolB BLN ajgvaWJadWI
~rdoTB of
F r
rU°JQWWOap ~ . '~F OTJ QBj OuTJaauj0u3
ajgeaWJadwl o .~' '~J Z °dhl
~B'~F a
f 1
oTJgr~ m
lu°8 Pu3 _ _ _ ~ „B uanoM
\ ijoH daaM
~~~~ uag Pu3 ,A •.•
o~a~av
N
J
H
LL
o V
u. Q
c~o~,
z¢~
Ta~
Q G.
0 Q U
J ~ O
Q
Cjl~„(N
H
G ~ w
=m~!I
y M
J ~
W ~
0
LL.
A
H
W
z
ov
N r
Q~
NodC~7V
OOCl7=Z
~~~~~
z
~~ w
0
w~u.>
0
~ M
ao
w
v
0 LaZLt~ 0 {.QZZti
f d0 E 133HS f ~0 E 133H
~, 7~-
J-J RViiJ~~
~ (,B, Pur Y, alaaul aag) N
m oTJgrd uanoM to J
i"I jaTJalaly
3oaj°8 to r3TWT'1
SrTJale~ 3oajag yoa3 JeRr~ aup J
N
~
~ °do tB tt5i LL
t8 t
tT~ ° o _
n z o V
m ~
C7 ~ arrp g8Y ,(aTJanO lirydrY V3TM
grTS yoroJddY
TTrtl aDPTJB ~' Q
Z ~ N
~
O
mR1= W
~O.v

v ~ o p
~ a N
m
yaa
Iti
- (,Y, lawI aa8)
aurJgwawoop (,Y, laauI aa8)
BdTd DalaJOlJad 11-U N I ~
(,B, Pur Y, alaaul aag) adTd PTTo8
pa;rOnJJOO
ti ^
M ('
f
aTgrBWJadWI
Pa3aOnJJ O,~ ofJgrd uanoM io rTd „f tt
ts
Q

D7 O
•d,(
rT0 „f luag Pu3
TaTJaIaM ;oajag Vol3 Jal(ll auQ O
a Q
~ M N
N ~ ~
' a of
9 „ ',
t _ EO'948
•Dn>
' G ~ W
m
0 H
~
~ tT~ Q
P38
Dad 3ajlnp z
a
p
~
N ujrJO H
C
~
O TTaMDuTM ara8 06Y ,(aTJanO ;jiydrY jjamOujM G
(~ ~
.
~
_ ~ y;TM grjg 4oaauddy jjatl a0pTJ8 dre~) W
O
~ LI.
M ~
r N
W
N 9=61~b3PS~ ~
o
~
O ~ z
.(
~.
N ~. (,Y, haul aaa)
aWJQW°WOip
rawJadW
a (.Y, 3aauI aa8)
adTd PalrJOJJad 'B, Dua Y, al

ofJgrd aaul aag)

uenoM +o ~~
Q-,.
~--
O p
O
T I
jg palrOnJJOO
uoT
lo ~
~ oa3 JaRa~ aup ~~U
~ ~
~ Y t~ `o
~ adajg uoTloatlajg ---4f ~~2 J°ry O cOcC ~ = Z
=0~~-i
•r1 rt1 o
>a~'1~: _ grj8 PaJOO 3uag Dua _- ~[ ~o
jajJa;aw loajag
U O
IW-¢oCU-~7
(/~ Q F- H
~y~••~
~ RrMprotl - -- - - -

- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - r

-
~ Qp~'+¢
G
y
,,,a-(
D ~ ~ Jan
(r ~ - 'NIM
-
f ~ I
-1c

~ 0 p
~
j
3TrydrY
TTrtl sOpTJg ,tajJanp
3jrydaY grjg
J yoaoJddY ,
aav8 D9V ~~
L F- H
W p
Z fl ~ ~~ C
~EP'0IPZ240\61ZZb\4st16ue\cl maap lo,oads oa cPaS .Z©\SPas\P-'cr~,~a~sjicia°a loioed5\iM
IR60 EOOZ-bdV-b0
. /
, c
IUD •tvir.ai
aljTl anogY pur puooa8 Oujmoyg

~ m
~ Z
G7
r
v~
N
S
F-1 p
r ~
u
D
F-1 1-1
' N r
-~ v
r
~ ~
1SOd ~NII
AVMV~V~!!U
A
0
v
U
1 1
i i
/~1
x/71'/ i 911 u
ZOQ~Z99
L'l31f3A3 L-'1'V L d0 L 133Hf
~ -t l~ - l3`1~5li UI ~~3 d ~' ;~'
I I 11, ' ,
'
'
I I ,
1
' ,
' ~ '
1
'~ ~ '~
'
" ~
~

~yI}-~--~--r 1
~ 1-
39n1 13318 ~ i r, l~
, I I 1
W
Gi

f.-
•~ , ~ ~ I
l l 1 1 1
i, , 1
° a Q'. O
1 , ~
' , ,1
~ O N
,
' ! 1 ,
' ;
1, ~ o~ C7 Q
J

'•' i'~,^ 13A31 _
~ Q
aNnodo
~
~, •vIa - ° N
qq,~
T - ~ m J 4.
'
a „
160d 3NI1 'VIO N
M
~ CL d0 1' 133H8 338) AVM1~Id3kiB ~ ': ~ Q
130d AdM'd)IV31iH DOOM 1li0H9 / „ ~ ~W J
/ N D N

.. J
=4,-.- =.F 1-.r 1 _
r-- W
0-
=0 -~
0
vm
0
~• ~
mz~yz-~'~1 0 0
'"~ D
~o ~ II
. '~
II
M Q O ~ 0
N_
~ D S NOI1039 ON3 03d3ddn8 ~
'~ M
(n O
ki3HSVM '013 I1V39 „M„ ~~ _ r s
\ ONd 1nN H1IM 1SOd
ONd 1IVli nliHl DN01 ~
„Ol) 1'108 Od3H NOllI13 ~
BlIlYI1 AVd

kl3HSdM ' 013 ONtl
1nN H1IM B180d
ONd 1Ib'li nk1H1
1103 „OlX„ey
ttVld - Alt3k'~~fj3b tt0I1~H:f aNJ z
oN

1IVN iYV3B „/A„ M ',

•~
Q .~
~ V
~
~
0 ~ ~ _
w~~oz
\ I 1
38n1 13318 Q ~ ~
~ ~ LL p LlJ
I Q O N
Z ~
„C•,8 a C
W
O
ZOa~99 ci313A~ L - ' 1' d' a ZOO~Z98
L d0 ~ 133HS L d0 L 133HE
1
1 ~l~ - ltl~td33 19d3 V J ;~?'
,
,
,
1 „
~
~ z •uo ~
,
39n1 "13318 ~ Ski3HStlM Z H1IM 1,~,' ~
1 91109 „trjLX„ 1!~ v ~,' i
I ~~' ~', W

C 1 ~ 1
~
1" +'~,' ~ 13
w 1 ,~ A31 'OUO
3A09V i' ~ ~' i
~ ~ , , 1
a! ~ l..i
t~
~ ~
S , ~
~ ' , „Z
'
'
~ r 80N31X3
3/13313 160d ' , 1
~~
' '
~ C7
1
H
,
33 n1 13318 ,
~ ..
M ~ ,
^~ l,~ , 1dNIIili31 AtlMt01V3Fi8 r~,~ 1 13A31 ~ Q
r ONnOdO G N
I"1 ~
` t- ( _
1~J
~ DNO1 ~ 8. 8
A1D113SSV 31Hd0 1SOd 3NI1 '018 ~ r
m
~ J ."'r.
~
NIHV39 I (L 30 t 133H9 338)
' ':
y Q
Z ',ll •B1IVN 4 ~ 1S0 dM
d)IV3d9 N3000M 1t10H3 ~ r; N O H
[P' M I__pC__~p p = 4

_O ~
. ~ 0~== O- W
. 1IW A18Y138Stl
H3HBdM '019
IYV38 „M„ 31V'ld dOHONV „0-,1
ONd 1nN HlIM 160d b•,l F13HSdM '013 ONV
ONtl 1IVH n1iHl DNO1 1nN H1IM 1SOd
„0 t) 1'109 Q'd3H NOllnB ONV 1IVk! ndHl
81IIII1 AVd ON01 „0 ~ 1109
OV3H NOlln9
m Ndld - A'1Lrl3~3V NOI X73 (INJ z
v oy

Cam
1IdH IYV38 „M„ M }
~
'
~r 1N
10~ I M[C `~C~
„
11'T-.1 ~'~~~ c o ~ O~NSZ
~7
s~ ~~ a __~_
~~~~~
=M~o~ S1IVN POl II
~ A16Yi389V 319V0 I~
' ~a..~~ow
~ ~ ~
• ~ ~
NOI1039 ON3 03H3ddn8 ~
I
E-
9 _~
N ~ ~
~
,
„ 1
+
y C W O
Z O
CEP'Z©F2980\Z©Z98\4c[j6ua~c~wpa4 laroeds o~ sP~5 .20\cpps~p~o~~i e~s[[~viop jcioedg~tM
6E'Gi OOZ-AV ZZ

• 1

v
`'~' IjJ 8
~ "~ J
~ v ~ ~'
M O N '""' O
~' N°'~
W
'~~ ~
NN~ ~ ~~~~
~ ~aLL o s
~~ e~ $i
weaN W ~~ ~;
N~a ~ ~
' = ~ w
m
N CI ~ iv ui 5
~~
W ~W~y
(~'~ Y/ H Mop W J
07~LL
ZOa~88 ZOa~Z98
L eo f 133H8 Sladd L931SA5 L d0 f 133HE
g0 'IUUlU IIQF~II ~~07~ 13$d~0 31Y'Id XOIHl „e4
0 OfA 031 ~~~('~~{~
VIO u 1
IRON ~~ 11iOg3 30I8
m _
~ a ' F..
C-n ~O
z °
rv- ~` us '~ 1:i0d 11dF11M.1bUtiU SO Ut1I~ u. ~
to N I ' 00 L1 ltlOH~3 0 0 S z
N o ~ ~ 3 ,oesl•oX Bx,~o 91 ~ '" a
I~ ~ J
y ~vo I N „ +„ ~~ la-
r ~ ~~ o a - w -~
~ fl9Td ~ ~~wp~ ~ O Q
Gz,' a 'VIO u
4
=i I N
310 '~ '~ L * ' / ~ 108 a J ~
-6~ ,•
Q O I 'YIO u- u u 1 ~ I '~ - n txu L ~ z
li
I . I%
11 ~ + I 31V1d 1I08
~i 11 ~ a a u6•,1 X u0',L
N ' (B180d OOQ'A UOd)
3 rA
o ' ~ 1
1 31'I~d MOIHl „~ I - -
~"~ H1V'ld 'IIOS ~ ---- --3 _--
~~ „~~ a „6,,,6 ~ cc~ a r .a t ~ ~~~ ~ ~Q
~~~~ ~.~8310H m i ~,e i „e „6 ue „6 f.,O~ti
H,z~~-1 3 ~ ~ ~ ooysz
O ~~ ~ - ~
S A O O "f ' ' i O3U31N3O H= z W
'=H0~~1 „e „P u0 VIO u02 y~ly,N
C~~~~ OOy~
Z' M
H
~p r u0•,L I ~ „1 WO
Z 8 O
ZOaZ98 I 0 ~ , ZOOZ98
L d0 6 133H6 L d0 E 133HL
'U33NION3 3H1 AO O3103tlI0 6V 38 ~~VH3 ~IVtlOtlV11D O1NI B3~OH d0 ONIHONnd 013Id O
(NOIlY00l U3d '03U 1) 8160d DOOM Ol DNIll08 UOd 1nN tl30Nn U3N8YM '019 H1IM DNOI „8I 1108 OV3H N011I18 'VIO „i4
tl0 B160d X3318 Ol HO0~8 136dd0 031l1Otl uB/„0 ONI1'108 UOd 1I1N HlIM ONOI „8/„G1L 1'108 OV3H NO11nB 'Vi0 „4~ - 8
'(1NIOn 30I1d8 U3d '03tl 6) 1nN U30N11 U3H8VM '016 H1IM DNOI „tql 106 3OI~d8 OY3H N011118 'VIO „i4 V
~6310N
~~
XOOlB 138dd0 OOQM XOOIB 138dd0 O31nOtl niVU0Uyn0 3O'/d 316n00 ~
C m H1IM 180d DOOM „8 HlIM 160d '13316 ,BM, __ ~ 0
(~,Zj ~ i i\ i ~ n i~ u ~
o ~ ; ; ; ~ ; ~, ;; ;' ;; ~ g
H O i i i i i; a i; a 'Q
i i u , n ~
1"' m ;; ; ~ ~~ a ~' u o
-I ~ 1
M FD-I 1sOd 'IIVtlOtlVn0 j ; ; i i' ii i' ii J ~ •
~ t- ~ ~ i' a ,' a i..l
N i i i` ~ -~ -1 i' a i' a E"I
~ I ~
II~IJI~ JI 4~ 111'-III Ill~l hl~If~`Iln Iiu lii~ ~;il. ~'11~~1 IC J ~~, ~-11,~ Ii . ll~l~ I~~~1 ~'~~ I< °~ ~~' ~~,t i X1'1 i-~ I ~ „~ff ~I' 41 ~i111 III ~ 11 III , ~j~~'ll lt" O H
1^~ H 3NI~ ONnOUD „ ~ 3NIl ONnOUD 3NIl ONnOtl0 3NIl ONnOtl0 =
Y ~ m \ M 0
, m a \ J
NO ~ ~ \\ 8 3101 I\\ 8 310N X339 /~1 1 \ 8 310 W ~
~~
- \ ~~ ' ~~ /J I 11
HIV NOIIIYOO D81 ,Y, 310N 338 ,V, 310N 3339
IfY3B ,M,
u 8 ,V, 310N 339
,V, 310N 338 uu ill
-"~ }
~"I ~ ~ 1IVUOtlVn0 ~IVF10UVn0 XOOIB 138dd0 DOOM ~~ XOOl9 138dd0 031110tl 'tIVU0tlVf10 3OVd 3~Dn00 Q 1a,, ~ ,
H O ~ NV3B ,M, RY38 ,M, HlIM 160d OOQ'd „8 HlIM 160d X3318 9M, ~ ~ ~ C.1
T
'L 11. 00„ 2
'"~ D...~ 180d ' ' ad ~ ~ 3 'J OOCA=
'TI ~ c~3
x'"'o~~ XOOie ~. I 13318 „6 tl a~ 1 S~ ~ i S U y~LLOw
C7 ~ ~ '~ 138dd0 DOOM y ~ O O N
~DS 1BOd 'IIWOtlVnO XOO~B 138dd0 Z j
-C H OOQ'A 031I10tl ,8, 310N 338 dry
NO GO
66/4[/
u6p•26PZ9H©\Z©298\4cctBua~cj,a7o0 ta,oadg o~ cpig ,20\~P1a\P~Q"~iae~c[[Ycio°^ IvuadS~~M
6Cf'sl LOOZ-AtlW-ZZ
~ a ~ ~

Z0a~9@ 3Sf1 'ld!l3N3J - 31tiVd 4'1313A3 _ . ,...., ,..,.~ ...,..~..,.... ~ Z
~o s aNa '1V~I A
~ m
G1
r
v~
x
N m
r -~
H ~
z r'
~ O
r
N ~
O ~
Z
81108 'YIO „~
klOd 3310H 'YIO „l
J
w
n~
s
S 1108 1SOd „~L X „
I~ViZJ9.7 un~ ~vni~ra~i
„~-taX„ s~
101S 1'108 1SOd X „~IX~,6~
o ~
A ^ ,`
~ _ A~
N Ol, ~
7
- I X I :
11• NY
u ~bu ~b „
„3',Z
- ~
~_ d _-~ -
-I•~- Siiiv iYiiiii3N
„E
X' t~OIl~~S
BIXY 1Ykl1f13N
81013 1108 30I1d8 „9-jx„°!~
I
0
v "'
H O
1m•1 z ~ ~ ..~
a
x~.~L ~m
~ ~7
_ ~ ~ 0 0
C'I~~
-D•i
~ 1-1
0
z
.99~ •aYd „~
.~/ -y
lOl8 1108 1SOd „~LX„4g ~/////// X59
' OYN „°1¢, ~~
.99~~~59
.~9~ ~ ,,~
S1013 1108 30I1d3 „9~jlx„%~~ ~ \ .s~
„fie
b~ I I „fib
o~Fb I I „t
..~
O
~ lO1S 1108 1SOd ~J °'
dVl „~r(•,L
a,`8',4 u,`9
a~rjE',Z

~'' ~N-+
~ 7
i
°C O
O ~„~
~ ~
c~
z
~ J
~~
N
Q FI
H ~
D N
= Cs~C
M
C7
2 ~
W ~
O N
M ~
Qa
M 2' ~ V
l1.Ja~"IZ
o~cn=
~ U ~ O ~
Q ~ ~ Z W
LL ~
O ~In
z ~
~ M
ao
w
v
ZOQ~98
~~~rrF
C m
r
~~
4 ~
x
y
M m
~ -i
N ~D+
~ v
z
~ ~
M O
O ~
2
Slddd W315A:i
Hld~~d ti0~9N~t
31Y~d X3313
8310H 'YIO „7~ 'A1Y0 ~OIHl „old
O O O
du` l
t
Y
~~ „v „z
~~ „b •,
fl'1flV 03flVA ~
03103NN00 030YM3 3fl Ol
313Y0 'AlYO (e~X61 'YIO „t~
u ~ „
uo~L a ~9
u
A'1flW3SSd 31d1d b0 SNd
o f^
~~
O ~ ~ N
~~-+~a
~°~~~
N
ZNQ~'T1
~~~~
•D-I
N M
O
Z
1f1N aNd 1'lOfl aVSH t1011f1E1 d0 'IIVl~Q
65303H d330
x 'YIO ,,.
, ~ ~ ~ ~ O
~ dH
1f1N aNd 1lOfl X3N fl1iVaNV13 d0 'lIVlfla ~ a
O c ~-
-~- „°StI N
~ Fi .
Q
z
L ~ 4L
160d OOQ'A H1IM 1f1N k130N(1 36f1 'lY0IdA1 ~U3HSYM 0}lY0NYl3 ~ oO~
tl3NSVfA OflVANV1S d0 'tIt/1S0 z =
W
H3NBYM N~IHl „4~
O
M
O N
flA77lS lri0d ¢ ~
IVNIk'itl:11 AVMd31V9tifl H Q ~ ci
oJ°uai=~
I I I „L
w ( , I I Q F.z'hi
a I I I --loft- N~wow
I I
I p~ z >
„+ F:Z d M
W ~
O
u6p•Z0PZ930\Z0Z98\4s,16uv~sj,vav0 ivtovds of cp1 s lc v~~uB~c~ivi'd vioadSJ~JMn
S .Z0\ P \P' ~ Z£°bI~Cb02-A7W\~bl
t ,

' 31Y1d klOHONY Ol
03013M 33 O1 31Y1d ON3
' 31Y1d NI 03kl31N30
3lOH 'YIO „p1~(~ H1IM
31Y1d ON3 )fOIHl „6~

_,~,
~ W ~
N~ .J ~
N HON N N
C
D~~ ~ WWWNI
~aa~
~i1 H ~ ~' o o €il
~ caw" O ~'I
~N ~ ~ ~~
WAN ~ ~~ ~
c? Nav
m ° ow ~
C7NN ~ N W i
yQoi °- mmr~
o~m mW
~~ W ~BQy
~~ W C7HUW
~/~ ~~~LL
Z00~98 ~1 ^ !u~99 Jfn~ Z00~98
L d0 L 133H8 u011J~S Qt~~ Q~YJ~:i~l~ L d0 L 133H5
NOIIVA~~:i
O
C z ~ 3~Oli 'VIO „4~ C H
~p o --- - ----- ~ ~ ~F"
O~ A ,. l X ,i~ a
= S3lOH 031103 Z
a
N o
r ~ ° e ~ H
. ~ ~ N
~ ~ -~ ::
~ „fie „tta ~ ~
o ~ ~
N x
L7 il' dl L~ J Gl
M o ~
~ 7D „8•,E W ~
O O .oe
v z
v'^ ° cn
~'~ ` Q¢~
'il 8n O
IT1 Z = ~ Lt.. '~ O.. ~"'~ Z
D aoe
x.n~~ ~v~ocS3
M
x~'oo ~~~zw
C1H19HT ~ ~ ~~oo~
• ~~~ 310N 'VIO „t~ z rNi
~ 4 w 0
~ 0
6/ /
u6 st 6uc s to 0 otoed o s 0998BiS4 ld P~QMOUa
P'Z0PZ980\Z0Z98\4 I \ [ 1 0 t S ~ P1S .z0\spas~p~oMOUa~st v~e0 croadg~.M
zt~Ei cboz-Aa -
• ~,

~o~in :~ .
United States Department o~ the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 93726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27696.3726
March 24, 2004
Brett Feulner
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Feulner:
~~~ lJ~~~.~ ~i
This letter is in response to your letters of March 15 and 16, 2004 which provided the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (Service) with the biological conclusion of the North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) that the replacement of Bridge No. 226 on SR 1120 over Knap of
Reeds Creek in Granville County (TIP No. B-3644) may affect, but is not likely to adversely
affect the federally endangered dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta hete~•odon) and smooth
coneflower (Eclii~iacea laevigata). These comments are provided in accordance with section 7
of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to the information you submitted, a mussel survey was conducted at the project site
on February 19, 2004. The survey extended 100 meters upstream and 400 meters downstream of
SR 1120. No specimens of dwarf wedgemussel were observed. In addition, a survey for smooth
coneflower was conducted on May 18, 2003. No specimens of smooth coneflower were
observed.
Based on the information provided and other information available, the Service concurs with
your conclusion that the project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the dwarf
wedgemussel and smooth coneflower. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the
ESA have been satisfied. We remind you that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered in this review; (2) this
action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or (3) a new
species is listed or critical habitat determined that maybe affected by this identified action.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions
regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone] (Ext. 32).
Sincerely,
/~~ ~~.
c~~
Garland B. Pardue, Ph.D.
Ecological Services Supervisor

cc: Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh, NC
John Hennessy, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC

g

T
~ ~
9
CJ
~ ~
~ ~
p
z~
~~
a~
- ~.
~~
~~
~~
as
_~
Danz ~~

4
b3
$
~
~ ~I 3~~~~~ a~~
I - -

~ _a
-~ o
n ~
'1J'NII IVAOW3Y iJIJ
lt'OrB'O1S'A'TOn1J 3JIJ x71tt 7'7N07

LL'OIt O15'A'O .B. '17 S1M107'7N07
iZlS 7'ON SMOt1313315'YY07 Oilv07'lIB n „ ~
0
~~

- ~~~
~o i I
~33~ ~
scoro'au'ra'B'1 < ~

6L'OIB'Olf f31vY0 OML H11M 3W1'YJ I'S'NI '1'O'W I ~
LC'Ott YO IC~OrB'O1S't'f -
rL'OIB'Qlt S31V119 OMl HLM 3WYYJ I'S'NI'I~O'W of
~
(
y tL'Ort'OLS il'VY'7 H11M iWVYJ I'f~N)'1'O'W S

WWW~~~
!!!
LL'Ort'O1S Si1VY0 Oqd HllM iWVYJ'I'O'W -
I

~ LrOrB'Oli i1V'YO H11M iWHiIJ 'I'0'W ~
5
^
~,/ BL'Ort YO 6LOrB 'O!S .O. iJAl'fO~W
e`
~ -- ~ I
LcorB Yo BrorB 'als ,e. i+u'ra
w 44
0 -
-
-
-_--
Bros Yo u'vt 'au .v. a3u'ra'w - - -- - --- - $
'
'
'
' -
OrB
O1S i1VY0 1 3WVYJ
I
O
9l
rw Sl'OtB'O15 YO r1~Or9'QLS'1'0 ~ ~ a ~
F "r
3
a a e
-I
~ ~ ,
gg
b
~ s~s
3
o
~ ~ ~
Q ~
GY'
py ~
~~`~ ~
~ ~~
~
~ ~ ~
W -
~
LororB'als Yo lo'orB'als'e'7 ~ ~ i
i,e,'lo7 x rtl +.v,
X07 it nvHS uuNVno
i ~ . a notr oNr,o'ol ~ 3 -~
~ ~;, (,~
Q Aw YoJ v~ mol . ~ • i ,o'ol nYHI .o s
~ ~
b ~
Q
^
t-~
O-J i~rNma YoJ
S3LLLLNVnO 60'S nYH1.01 H7V3 Y3J ~ ^ ~y
...] ~ '~
~,r
~r Q ~ 3~ffi ~~
i6 i6 ~ JS7 ~

(~ H
ti ~
~

~
oo
~ ~ 2

~

'J'7~Y
AAA ~ ~

_
~..y IAA.I (/~~ iJ4 NIVYO iOlf .K ~ ~ ~~yy
~ p<~ Z p
' I
I i
1..~ • ~
W 3JIJ NIYY0301S .B1 (~
~+ I3
~ ~(l N N I Yf
I I I
~ rw~
W
iJW Nm0 iOIS .Sl
S
60l'
n
~1
~ J
3 ~ o
~
m
~
~
60t'

~ 6L0' O
T
,
6L0'
~9
~
a
2
tia~
~ s 2 Y rv r90' ; ~
i d e n Irvo I 2
~+ o o d
a rBD' `
<
O ~
N
A
N ~
h t90' h n ~ m H m
'~ n
^
v
e ~
Y ~ r90'
~'
~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

q
-
~~ I

~
Y Y Y ~ b -
~
t
9 ~~
~
~~
g S~

~

Y
Y
Y b ~
.,

~.
~ ~ O
G ~
O ~
O in
~ ~ N
M1 ~~
~ ~ YOI
!. O O
O S
O H
h O
O O
N N
N
`rte(`
1
MI ~i ,
Q C
~' ~ ~ 8
t~ ~ O t
e
t0 N n N
Bi Y mun7 aaou ri
o ~
H
O

O

O P

n

NOLLrA313 LY3AN1

~
rv

1
h
aa
d r1
~

~

~
J
it11
~+
S

~
J

~
2

~ II

~

~

o
^ i
~~~
y~q ~ ~ O
~ t0

k
N <
H
O
fl m
V F~}(
< o~
U '~~(
{ ~pI
V NOLLY.131i lY3ANl (: <ry O
ZO ~ ~
~~ O T~
~
~
N

~
N ~
f '""
a
~
3 ~ g ~
3 B ~
~

d NOLLVAi13 JOl ~
N 0~~3~
~ ~ ~ 3
~LL..~
o o
"i ~
~ ~
~ ~
'
N a
~

~
y ~ <
Y 9
• of S
o
`~
q y~ ~ ~ oN 3Yru7nYU g
<

C ?{ C
EE
6 ~
~ '~
u ~
~ Z (17 YO'lY'lU NOLL`/701 ~

~
F ~ ~ ~ ~
O g ~
WW
3 ~ 'v ~ m n
rn u~
V 7 q
0 rn ~ Z ~ c
V p i

g

~~ s

~
n
i~ ~ "1~
'f°~3u

~~
~

7

7

'f

Y
00/IZ'9 .uns~l: ~h:;e_.~•f`~_,j .,fie•~t 1.
~. 'I rCC. •:.

d
z
z
9 "~
~ v
U ~
C7
~L+" ~
[~
~ ~
z~
~~
~ ~
~ A
33
E0/i2 /9

rrww
_J
.~~'
~a

I~+
ti
~ ~

~ Y
U W
Z
~
O
m
W ...1
~- a
w ~
~ o
U ~
z W
o
~
U

r ri
J ~
Q 1
Y
=
a
~
w
N
a m
~ a r- ti M In
= o
a ~
m ~ O
°
~
a _ o -
~
O
In O
In J
a
r
+ + r- a
t0 c0 O N
Z
O O O
~ I-' f-
U 0 O
O 0

J +
~ +
~
1
J I
J

QQQ N

~ N

~

~

~ N

~ O
O
'f
N
3

°~ o 0 8 S ~ o 0 0
o '~ •- ~- Y
m
~
N N

uuu]]] M M n n O O
5

0
z

o Z
O
VV
j Y Y N H p ~ ^ ^ a

u h h t7 ch 0
0 0
0
z~

N N W
~
~
Z Z ~ ~ 0

Z ~ ~ O
I(1
N N tN~ W
u

W a
a
0.
~
~
~ N N N (7
F ~ ~ Z
~i p
~-.
O
N O
F"
O ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ u
J N N'1 y (.,, O
w 3

N 0
~ y
N
~
j
I 0

U
O
O
N
II
z
O
a
U
~c
O
Z
~~
Yn{'

C
E
0
~ o
o ~ ~,
~ `s `o
~~
c
v
$.
-8 m ~
~ c~
:~ '~
~~
o ~ o
E~
Of
61 C
'D
C O
o ~ ~ ~
~ C C ~
O'
E u ~
.Q c o •a
0
a~ c E
~~ ~ H
m ~ a
o c ~ E
Z I= 0 3

i
~~ ~
Z Z
V
GM ~~~
~% ~ `

J/~_ ~
W
U
~~
W
0 ~
Z~
~ ~
~ z
a
0
U~ H
W Z
0 all
•
,: ~,. _ .
r
.\ !~ r
,~ ~
\\%/ i.
~' N
4. r f` ~..
\ ~ ~~- ,.~.. F..
,, ~: ~ ~I .L.~ .I
<~ I I ~1. I I
7i~ 1 1 ~;.1
,~ •~ ~,
:; ~, -;~ I'- II I
1 7
4
`~ ~ oil
~ N ~
`. ~~ ~ ~ ~ W
~r - ~ ~
'
~ ~s.

9 ~
` r
~ \ ~
)
~
~

f
1
,
a v~
~`
,

'{
~
I
,i
~1 ~
l V ~
1 W w
i W ~
~ J 1
~
' N z C Iq

~- t
<ti
ww v
~.
~
{
i
I
I •~
°° a
.
m
1~
~ m
Jig
\
NO ~ ~~~
~L_ ~~ I J
r IAN III I.
fl ~' I I II
S I I II
-;I ~1~- ~,~I 1
;, , ,
~ 11~ \\

~~~
Q
o~a
°

Q' °'
v 'o
a I.I *'vb~q
v
'72
I N`~~Rq
ra w r
?w ~
bZl~~~~•11
~ ~ io III II II II II

-
N m
VUN W
~QOJI~~N
O (V rs-O ~
a
fl
O r Zw=
J ~
I OFD- O
m J wQ

! ~ a
Nw O
$
96'Z9+/Z 'olS ld

~
L lr
~
~* ~ o
_
- wa
III ~+b' ~'~
~I, ~,~~1 ~~,
.~
~a
~
~~ ~IW c
I
".
~ r j•
i

~ ~ L ~ I
F
~i', , ir ~ ~ ~T'
M1 , ~ ~ J .
u
>~ ~ ~~ 11.
U
_, _
~\ ~
~C' ~~j
of ~_
I ~ _ , I.__~ I
~ ci
f` ~~ ~
aN
\
O ~J I `~P `~~ ~
~
W ~~ ~°~ ~"
`~ ~ ~
~
~ ~
~
O
~ Q W "
'
~ W_ {-
~~
~
~ a

___ ZB 1 1 ~
~
W J ~ ~v
1_

, 4~

_'
~ ~~ I

_y
~
- ~
~ ~.~
~
~
I
,
-~. ~ , :: ~
.>•
'. .
'~

pi "1
..
, -
[ ti
~ ~ ,-
I Q ~~-

d

~~ ~, ~ I
`w T N ~ i

Z ~ t
U W

,~
O
~~ '
-
0 ~il nJ
*
t

19 + ~,
h
'
~'

'
\ ~ ~
~ ~ °
~
m
~ ~
1 ~
~
~ J I,t `
~
I 8 ~ ~
~ '_I~a `jy
= '
~
, ,,i
~- .
I
),[l
~~~)

~N Z
¢ w d I `~'
g I
a W' i.
4 ~_
K ~
ooa 2 ~

N V I
room
UU
O `n I C
JI
Y
~a
`
` 'c
r o I

I 'L
I~
~
I ,au
4, ~ ~ _ c~ 2
^.~ n 4 y
u~i
ti F, 2 b p
W W T ~ ? W W
~~ ~ 4'
~i
t LL,
T•~
~ t„
1 .
~W L
€r -~i
1 ~
~
~ ~
.
,
;
,, h .,,
-
~~-
~
yl ~' QN

}
~ ~
)
~ wL
~
J air
~,~
~
'~ °LLQ
w°a N
~'

\ a2r
aoD1
~
1 ,\~~~
~_
~.

L.. a~
~ ~~
~` ~\
z,
''
ti,,. ~~
_~__ ~ ~.
~t

Yl\ ~
-, ~~
~` \.
(~~ W 1 I t {y ~ \
L - III ~ I I ~ 4~ ~ .. ~~
I1~ TI ~ ti
~! (^ Q ~ G ~ I~ I I _ ~ 4 O W U N
v 1 M1 i ± I '~ y Z M a N
\ (1 u
~ (/) ~ m
J 4 C~ ~ W ~ 1 W 2V V: ~ O ~ Z
Q U
• 1. ~ I \ ~ ~ tJ t ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ fl
J i w W e
~L_ ~ _J f I I ~ r m J °oa
~: ~.., ~ I aLZ~+s/•o/s ld '~ ;I I ~ - E O nom
,~
I <~ ~ ~ o
I t~ ~~ \ ~ Boa ' J ,yl y ..~ III I
I: Or u F- I ,'t ~
~ I t..y C« Zr ~ ~ I J1 11 1 ~ 1 )) ~~
L I ~ w O ~ ~ ~ i ~!
=\ ~ c
a ~ ~
U O [,/ T
'w
f `I ,~ ~~ ~i9 M °? ~ / ~ eel s) ~,
x m.
'L. _ ~ ~ ~1
o~~l \
-,`
/ \ ~
~~ t - ~ of ~ W 1 ~ S
O to s ( ~ ' ` ~ ` ~ '• ZZN
,., c
:~
_, ~ `
dw
J r- t _
0
Via.
Ww~
Oo"
~'' =-
_~j ~~
~;;t ._
i1~~~
r' "'_l I -
.I ~ - _
~~
L '
~~~ i~ ~
;~ ~ ~~
' t«.-.'N~ -a-
~ -
1
LL I _
1 y -
L ` _
J i1 "_
~ ,
s w
_ u -
v ¢ •
~ ;
o„~, _-_
;Y w
~ W
w~ -
~__1 )
I -
I
lii
I
~,,11, - i ~! -
I
~ j `_
s
W ~ ti Y
Y' ~' ~+ ~L
i. r j ~ ~ i.
~" s o v
Z `~ ~ ~ ~~ Y
~ mow. ~w J~~
m~
U ~~w ;W~~°~~W~W
i-a~ca' +-'~
~NiJ mow;
Q ~~~ ""'Sv°m ~ J~
w a ti ~, ~ ~ c
~ a~N`~°p~a_~ is
ll o~o 2 t R j
f~ .~.? W g ~ ~ 2 C` WOW ~^~ c ~
Q v~~,2~~ ~~~ ~a>
Q o~ ti= ~ al o
,o -~W
~I W i 2 ~ _z
W W _'
.I Ili - ---I~_
rl:~ -.
•st~gL wJ~ aisy sttl n~ • v-F '~f+ l3~tls ra 379IYa~~ er+l,nsai ans s>s9Naan orn uwrn »arad r
sNOlslnan

~r
I ~ f
I I i
`~
~~ ,
' t
y.
ti
1 ID
M •_
. «•I h_ '-
jo !s isr~ `~+o~riA~ /y/a' -~o/ZZ/r

d .-

x u
N .C
w a
-
-
-
--
-
-
~ E - -- --- - - -- - -
'i7 7
M
~ a
0 7
C
2 ~" ~
U r' M M
2 ~ ~ ~ Q
_
__
___
..__
-
-_.
__.
___
__..
_._
____
_
-
_ _ _
4
__ Q 0 ~
x a v
a
~ a
m ~ o
~ w ~
M ~_
~ O 3
U
~' - -- -- - --- -
~
C - --- - - -
C
~ ~

C
E
~ ~
o ~ Aa
~
~
~
~ p C
M (,' M
.. A a
C

-

-
A K
q ~ ~
7
O'
O - - -- -' - - -- - -
Q
~.
m 'A
E a ~ C
Q C 9
~ E
a ~
'~
v
°, . c c
_
-- -- Q u W .. _ ._ I

I
i
~ ~ -
Z - - -- - -
~

U UM -- -- - - -- - - --- - --- - - - -- --- _ -- -- --- -- - -- -- --- -- -

O ~
~
~
~
V

v+
O ~I
~
~ ''^
v+
F ~
~
A
H
~
~ V
I
~
--
- - -
--
--
-
-
.
-
--
-
---
-
-
-
-
--
--
-
--
--
---
-
-
_ _
--
--
--
1
--
fi

U
4'
W
°
z

cC
0
LL -
O O N W
N f7
C7 ~
M ~ c0
(7 Qf
(7 V
N W '~f O O O ~1
fh tD
N O
[+7 O
(O W
N N
N c0
N fD
N cD O O O
1i_.
Y
a
r
m E
w
w
0
J
_
_
__ -- --
_
Z O O C7 N ~ ~ 'Q
to ~ ~ ~ ~ N ~ O O O O O N N ~ V
~D ~ n N O O O
Z ~
J ~ T
~

V C U

...
~ ~ - - --- --._.. ...._ _._ ..__.. ._... _- -- . _. -. __ ._
t
O - -_.. _ _ __._ ._- -._.. ---
O
~
C O O O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O 4
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O
O WWW
N ~ A O
O O
O O
O O O O O G O O CJ ~) 0 0 0 ~[j 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
~n 0 0
N 0
O 0
S
S w J
a9 N
} 4 M
+ O
+ N
t O
+ 1n
+ 0
+ ~[7
+ O
t O
+ N
+ ~
+ O
+ ~
+ p
+ o
+ ~
+ O
t ~
t O
+ ~
+ o
+ i o
++ + + +
O ~ N O
~ N N I'~ fh `? 'V ~ t0 tD tD 1~ h h a0 c0 ~1 O N N N N N (
~
N N N
0

(7 z
~ `