20120712 Ver 1_Cat Ex_20120716

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No.
State Project No.
Federal Project No
B -4488
33725
BRSTP- 1763(3)
A. Project Description: (Include project scope and location and refer to the attached
project location map.)
This project proposes to replace Bridge No. 176 on Church St over Slocum Creek in
Craven County. The new bridge will be built on the adjacent service road alignment and
Church St will be tied back in to the service road. Guardrail will be installed where
warranted. There will be an off -site detour during construction.
B. Purpose and Need:
Bridge No. 176 is structurally deficient and needs to be replaced.
C. Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the following Type II improvements which apply to the
project:
Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g., parking,
weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing
pavement (3R and 4R improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes
C. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
E Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage pipes,
including safety treatments
g. Providing driveway pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than one through lane)
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the
installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
C. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier
protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
E Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation and /or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic

j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing
hazards and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid
L Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of
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grade separation to replace existing at -grade railroad crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
C. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint), scour
repair, fender systems, and minor structural improvements
Replacing a bridge (structure and /or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right -of -way or for joint or limited use of
right -of -way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and located on or near
a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support
vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and
ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are
required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of
passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street
improvements) when located in a commercial area or other high activity
center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no
significant noise impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land
acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited
number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE only
where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives,
including shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may
be required in the NEPA process. No project development on such land
may proceed until the NEPA process has been completed.

D. Special Project Information: (Include Environmental Commitments and Permits
Required.)
CAMA MAJOR, CAMA Buffer Authorization, NWP3, 401 Permit
E. Threshold Criteria
The following evaluation of threshold criteria must be completed for Type II
actions
ECOLOGICAL
YES
NO
(1)
Will the project have a substantial impact on any
unique or important natural resource?
X
(2)
Does the project involve habitat where federally
listed endangered or threatened species may occur?
X
(3)
Will the project affect anadromous fish?
X
(4)
If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of
permanent and /or temporary wetland taking less than
one -third (1/3) of an acre and have all practicable measures
to avoid and minimize wetland takings been evaluated?
X
(5)
Will the project require the use of U. S. Forest Service lands?
X
(6)
Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely
impacted by proposed construction activities?
X
(7)
Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding Water
Resources (OWR) and /or High Quality Waters (HQW)?
X
(8)
Will the project require fill in waters of the United States
in any of the designated mountain trout counties?
X
(9)
Does the project involve any known underground storage
tanks (UST's) or hazardous materials sites?
X
PERMITS AND COORDINATION
YES
NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the
project significantly affect the coastal zone and /or any
"Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? X
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act
resources? X
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required?
X
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(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway? X
(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel
changes? X
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned
growth or land use for the area? X
(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or
business? X
(17)
Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse
human health and environmental effect on any minority or
low - income population?
X
(18)
If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the
amount of right of way acquisition considered minor?
X
(19)
Will the project involve any changes in access control?
X
(20)
Will the project substantially alter the usefulness
and /or land use of adjacent property?
X
(21)
Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent
local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness?
X
(22) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan
and /or Transportation Improvement Program (and is,
therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? X
(23) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic
volumes? X
(24) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, staged construction, or on -site detours? X
(25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the bridge
be replaced at its existing location (along the existing facility)
and will all construction proposed in association with the
bridge replacement project be contained on the existing facility? X
(26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project? X
(27) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws
relating to the environmental aspects of the project? X
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(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures /properties
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? X
(29) Will the project affect any archaeological remains which are
important to history or pre - history? X
(30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges,
historic sites, or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f)
of the U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? X
(31) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public
recreation sites or facilities to non - recreation uses, as defined
by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act
of 1965, as amended? X
(32) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent
to a river designated as a component of or proposed for
inclusion in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic Rivers? X
F. Additional Documentation Reauired for Unfavorable ReSDonseS in Part E
(Discussion regarding all unfavorable responses in Part E should be provided
below. Additional supporting documentation may be attached, as necessary.)
This project proposes to replace Bridge No. 176 on Church
St over Slocum Creek in Craven County. The new bridge will
be built on the adjacent service road alignment and Church
St will be tied back in to the service road.
Total wetland impacts will be 27,411.60 square feet (0.63
Acres). The total area to be restored to wetlands by
removal of the existing Church Street fill material is
27,692.40 sq ft (0.64 Acres). This results in a net gain
of wetland area of 280.80 square feet (0.006 Acres).
Coordination between the United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) and the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) has occurred throughout the development of
this project. No wetland permitting issues are anticipated
with the replacement of the existing structure.
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G. CE Approval
TIP Project No, B-4488
State Project No. 33725
Federal-Aid Project No. BRSTP-1763(3)
Project Description: (Include project scope and location. Attach location map,)
This project proposes to replace Bridge No. 176 on Church St over Slocum Creek in
Craven County. The new bridge will be built on the adjacent service road alignment and
Church St will be tied back in to the service rd. Guardrail will be installed where
warranted. There will be an off-site detour during construction.
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification-, (Check one)
TYPE II(A)
X TYPE II(B)
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