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Home My WebLink About20210305 Ver 1_Bridge 110155 Burke MCDC_20210329Page 1 of 12 7/5/19 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.: NA State Project No.: 17BP.13.R.165 Project Location: Bridge No. 155 on SR 1410 (Goodman Lake Rd.) over Irish Creek in Burke County. Project Description: The proposed project involves replacing Bridge No. 155 on SR 1410 (Goodman Lake Rd.) over Irish Creek in Burke County. Bridge No. 155 will be replaced on the existing alignment. The existing bridge consists of a steel plank floor on I-beams with a timber and concrete substructure. It currently carries two nine-foot lanes with one-foot paved shoulders. The roadway consists of two nine- foot lanes with four-foot grass shoulders. The bridge will be replaced with eight-foot by seven-foot twin box culverts. The roadway will consist of two 11-foot lanes with four- foot paved shoulders. The existing right-of-way width is 60 feet. No additional right-of- way will be required, except for the use of temporary construction easements. Due to available nearby alternative routes, traffic will be detoured off-site during the construction period (see Vicinity Map). The potential detour includes Highway 181, SR 1439, and SR 1410, an approximately 5.4-miles detour. Local access to neighboring units in the immediate vicinity of the bridge replacement can be maintained during construction. Current cost estimates are provided below. Right of Way Acquisition / Utilities - $ 50,000 Construction - _ $ 900,000 Total - $ 950,000 Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: A Nationwide Permit (NWP) 3 or General Permit 31 will likely be applicable. A 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 2 of 12 7/5/19 Section 404 permit is required, then a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be needed. Special Project Information: Environmental Commitments: The list of project commitments (green-sheet) is located at the end of the checklist. Estimated Traffic: Current Year (2017): 1300 vpd Design Speed: 40 mph Crash Rates: Years Total Crashes Fatal Injury Property Damage Only 2006-2016 6 0 2 4 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 and pedestrian facilities; therefore, no bicycle or pedestrian accommodations are proposed for the project. However, Greenway Public Transportation provides transportation service throughout Burke County, which requires further coordination with NCDOT prior to and during the construction. Bridge Demolition: The existing bridge is constructed of timber piles. The replacement and demolition of this type of structure is not 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 local road, SR 1410 (Goodman Lake Road). Rehabilitation – The superstructure of the bridge is the prestressed concrete channel with timber piles structure. The bridge was built in 1952. The steel joists within the bridge are reaching the end of their useful life. Rehabilitation would require replacing the joists which would constitute effectively replacing the bridge. DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 3 of 12 7/5/19 Off-site Detour - An off-site detour was evaluated due to available nearby routes. The off-site detour route includes Highway 181, SR 1439, and SR 1410, an approximately 5.4 miles detour. 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: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 4 of 12 7/5/19 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: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 5 of 12 7/5/19 YES NO 8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on longterm 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. Question 9: As of July 24, 2015 the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists nine federally protected species for Burke County. The Biological Conclusions were rendered DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 6 of 12 7/5/19 based on survey results in the study area. Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information from referenced literature and/or USFWS. Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status Habitat Present Biological Conclusion Glytemys muhlenbergii Bog turtle T (S/A) No Not Required Myotis septentrionalis Northern long-eared bat T No Not required Hexastylis naniflora Dwarf-flowered heartleaf T No No Effect Liatris helleri Heller’s blazing star T No No Effect Hudsonia montana Mountain golden heather T No No Effect Gymnoderma lineare Rock gnome lichen E No No Effect Isotria medeoloides Small whorled pogonia T Yes No Effect Geum radiatum Spreading avens E No No Effect Sisyrinchium dichotomum White irisette E No No Effect E - Endangered T - Threatened T (S/A) - Threatened due to similarity of appearance DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 7 of 12 7/5/19 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: David B. Harris, PE State Roadside Environmental Engineer Mail Service Center 1557 Raleigh, NC 27699-1557 (919) 707-2925 Fax (919) 715-2554 Email: davidharris@ncdot.gov DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 8 of 12 7/5/19 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: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D 7/8/2019 7/8/2019 7/8/2019 Page 9 of 12 7/5/19 PROJECT COMMITMENTS Burke County Bridge N. 155 on SR 1410 (Goodman Lake Rd.) over Irish Creek W.B.S. No. 17BP.13.R.165 Hydraulics Unit The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP), to determine the status the of the project with regard to the 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). Division 13 According to the Burke County Public Schools Director of Transportation, school buses make only 5 trips per day through the entire corridor. Consequently, any roadway closure or detours related to this project will have a low impact on the county school system. Based on input from the Community Development Director, there is only one other route (Henderson Mill Road #1439) for commuters to use, which will be greatly impacted during the construction. It is recommended that the project team coordinate with NCDOT Engineers prior to the construction to inspect SR 1439 for potential safety issues it may face during the construction. DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 10 of 12 7/5/19 Vicinity Map DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 11 of 12 7/5/19 Detour Map DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D Page 12 of 12 7/5/19 Jurisdictional Features Map DocuSign Envelope ID: F9D802FE-E4F6-413E-ACD2-2231D206604D