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Home My WebLink About20210304 Ver 1_Bridge 110209 Burke Environmental Documentation MCDC_20210326Page 1 of 11 10/7/2019 MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is required to prepare environmental documents for state-funded construction and maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checking either “Yes” or “No”. Complete Part D of the checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule categories #8, 12(i) or #15 are used. TIP Project No.: N/A State Project No.: 17BP.13.R.153 Project Location: Bridge No. 209 on SR 1623 (Mount Harmony Rd.) over UT to Drowning Creek in Burke County Project Description: The proposed project involves replacing Bridge No. 209 on SR 1623 (Mount Harmony Rd.) over UT to Drowning Creek in Burke County. Bridge No. 209 will be replaced with two (2) 10’ x 9’ reinforced concrete box culverts on the existing alignment. The culvert size is based on preliminary design information and is set by hydraulic requirements. The road will consist of two 10-foot lanes with 4-foot shoulders. The existing right of way width along SR 1623 is approximately 32 feet. At Bridge 209, the existing right of way width is approximately 48 feet (24 feet right and left of the center of bridge). It is anticipated that the improvements associated with this project may require additional right of way and / or easements. Due to available nearby alternative routes of this major collector, traffic will be detoured off-site during the construction period (see Figure 3). The detour route includes SR 1627, US 70, SR 1618, SR 1621, and SR 1623 (approximately 4 miles). Local access to properties in the immediate vicinity of the bridge replacement can be maintained during the construction. The current estimated costs are as follows: R/W Acquisition, Utilities, and Construction = $600,000 Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: A Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will likely be applicable. An NWP No. 33 may also apply for temporary construction activities such as stream dewatering, work bridges, or temporary causeways that are often used during bridge construction or rehabilitation. The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize project construction. If a Section 404 permit is required then a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be needed. DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 2 of 11 10/7/2019 Special Project Information: None Environmental Commitments: The list of project commitments (“green sheet”) is located at the end of the checklist. Estimated Traffic: ADT (2017): 950 vpd Design Speed: 35 MPH Crash Rates: The crash rate at this bridge is approximately 6.41 crashes per million vehicle miles traveled (MVMT). Cultural Resources: This project was reviewed and cleared by NCDOT’s cultural resources staff under a programmatic agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office. No surveys were required. Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations: There is no presence of bicycle, pedestrian, greenway, or transit facilities; therefore, no bicycle or pedestrian accommodations are proposed for the project. Bridge Demolition: The existing bridge is constructed of timber decking on steel I- beams. The replacement and demolition of this type of structure is likely to result in debris in the water based on standard demolition practices. NCDOT will ensure that the demolition process complies with environmental permit requirements. Design Exceptions: No design exceptions are required for this project. Alternatives Considered: No Build – The no-build alternative would result in eventually closing the road, which is anticipated to cause considerable disruption to transportation users due to traffic volumes served by this major collector. Rehabilitation – The superstructure of the bridge is timber decking on steel I-beams. The bridge was built in 1954. The timber piles within the bridge are reaching the end of their useful life. Rehabilitation would require effectively replacing the bridge. DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 3 of 11 10/7/2019 Off-site Detour - An off-site detour was evaluated due to the available nearby route. The off-site detour route includes SR 1627, US 70, SR 1618, SR 1621, and SR 1623 (approximately 4 miles). On-site Detour – An on-site detour was not evaluated due to available nearby routes. Staged Construction – Staged construction was not considered because of the availability of an acceptable off-site detour. New Alignment – Given that the existing alignment at the project location is acceptable, a new alignment was not considered as an alternative. Public Involvement: A landowner notification letter was sent to all property owners affected directly by this project, and property owners were invited to comment. No comments have been received to date. DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 4 of 11 10/7/2019 PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA Item 1 to be completed by the Engineer. YES NO 1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not required? If the answer to number 1 is “no”, then the project does not qualify as a minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required. If yes, under which category? 9 If either category #8, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist. PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS Items 2 – 4 to be completed by the Engineer. YES NO 2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality impacts? 3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or the environment? 4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department? Item 5-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational, archaeological, or historical value? 6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? 7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or ground water impacts? DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 5 of 11 10/7/2019 YES NO 8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats If any questions 2 through 8 are answered “yes”, the proposed project may not qualify as a Minimum Criteria project. A state environmental assessment (EA) may be required. For assistance, contact: Manager, Environmental Analysis Unit 1598 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1598 (919) 707 – 6000 Fax: (919) 212-5785 PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Items 9- 12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. YES NO 9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action? 10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent fill in waters of the United States? 11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine savannahs? 12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act? Items 13 – 15 to be completed by the Engineer. 13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? Cultural Resources 14. Will the project have an “effect” on a property or site listed on the National Register of Historic Places? 15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas? Questions in Part “C” are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Environmental Officer in determining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any questions in Part “C” are answered “yes”, follow the appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project construction. DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 6 of 11 10/7/2019 PART D:( To be completed when either category #8, 12(i) or #15 of the rules are used.) Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 16. Project length: 17. Right of Way width: 18. Project completion date: 19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground surface: 20. Total acres of wetland impacts: 21. Total linear feet of stream impacts: 22. Project purpose: If Part D of the checklist is completed, send a copy of the entire checklist document to: State Roadside Environmental Engineer Mail Service Center 1557 Raleigh, NC 27699-1557 (919) 707-2920 Fax (919) 715-2554 DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 7 of 11 10/7/2019 Prepared by: Date: Ronald (Ron) D. Allen, PE, CPM KCI Project Manager Reviewed by: Date: Roger Bryan Division Environmental Officer Date: Mike Calloway Division Bridge Program Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 10/7/2019 10/7/2019 10/8/2019 Page 8 of 11 10/7/2019 PROJECT COMMITMENTS Burke County Bridge 209 on SR 1623 Mount Harmony Road over UT to Drowning Creek W.B.S. No. 17BP.13.R.153 TIP No. N/A Hydraulics Unit The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP), to determine the status the of project with regard to applicability of NCDOT’S Memorandum of Agreement, or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 9 of 11 10/7/2019 Figure 1: Vicinity Map DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 10 of 11 10/7/2019 Figure 2: Jurisdictional Features Map DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79 Page 11 of 11 10/7/2019 Figure 3: Detour Map DocuSign Envelope ID: F83E5384-5890-4712-BABC-A7E819C49F79