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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210869 Ver 1_NCWRC Bridge Replacments 2016 FSM Bridge Replacements_20210426 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commi ssion Gordon Myers, Executive Director Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721 Telephone: (919) 707-0220 • Fax: (919) 707-0028 February 17, 2016 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Chris Rivenbark, NCDOT FROM: Travis Wilson, Highway Project Coordinator Habitat Conservation Program SUBJECT: 2016 FMS Bridge replacements Biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the information provided and have the following preliminary comments on the subject project. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the 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. 661-667d). Our standard recommendations for bridge replacement projects of this scope are as follows: 1. We generally prefer spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allows for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure, does not block fish passage, and does not block navigation by canoeists and boaters. 2. Bridge deck 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. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream. 5. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, they should be removed back to original ground elevations immediately upon the completion of the project. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and native tree species should be planted with a spacing of not more than 10’x10’. If possible, when using temporary structures the area should be cleared PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact, allows the area to revegetate naturally and minimizes disturbed soil. 6. A clear bank (riprap free) area of at least 10 feet should remain on each side of the steam underneath the bridge. 7. In trout waters, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reviews all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nationwide and general ‘404’ permits. We have the option of requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and we can recommend that the project require an individual ‘404’ permit. 8. In streams that contain threatened or endangered species, NCDOT biologist should be notified. Special measures to protect these sensitive species may be required. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for information on requirements of the Endangered Species Act as it relates to the project. 9. In streams that are used by anadromous fish, the NCDOT official policy entitled “Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May 12, 1997)” should be followed. 10. Sedimentation and erosion control measures sufficient to protect aquatic resources must be implemented prior to any ground disturbing activities. Structures should be maintained regularly, especially following rainfall events. 11. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. 12. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area. Sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, or other diversion structures should be used where possible to prevent excavation in flowing water. 13. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. 14. Only clean, sediment-free rock should be used as temporary fill (causeways), and should be removed without excessive disturbance of the natural stream bottom when construction is completed. 15. During subsurface investigations, equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. If corrugated metal pipe arches, reinforced concrete pipes, or concrete box culverts are used: PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 1. The culvert must be designed to allow for aquatic life and fish passage. Generally, the culvert or pipe invert should be buried at least 1 foot below the natural streambed (measured from the natural thalweg depth). If multiple barrels are required, barrels other than the base flow barrel(s) should be placed on or near stream bankfull or floodplain bench elevation (similar to Lyonsfield design). These should be reconnected to floodplain benches as appropriate. This may be accomplished by utilizing sills on the upstream and downstream ends to restrict or divert flow to the base flow barrel(s). Silled barrels should be filled with sediment so as not to entrap wildlife or support mosquito breeding conditions. Sufficient water depth should be provided in the base flow barrel(s) during low flows to accommodate fish movement. If culverts are longer than 40- 50 linear feet, alternating or notched baffles should be installed in a manner that mimics existing stream pattern. This should enhance aquatic life passage: 1) by depositing sediments in the barrel, 2) by maintaining channel depth and flow regimes, and 3) by providing resting places for fish and other aquatic organisms. In essence, base flow barrel(s) should provide a continuum of water depth and channel width without substantial modifications of velocity. 2. If multiple pipes or cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be designed to remain dry during normal flows to allow for wildlife passage. 3. Culverts or pipes should be situated along the existing channel alignment whenever possible to avoid channel realignment. Widening the stream channel must be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 4. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be professionally designed, sized, and installed. In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure should be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed down to the natural ground elevation. The area should be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. If the area reclaimed was previously wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands. If successful, the site may be utilized as mitigation for the subject project or other projects in the watershed. Project specific comments: • B-5501 Replace Bridge No. 3 on SR 1200 over Pembrook Creek in Chowan County: Pembrook Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5610 Replace Bridge No. 8 on NC 12 over Canal in Dare County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5608 Replace Bridge No. 10 on SR 1311 over Meherrin River in Hertford County: Meherrin River is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5600 Replace Bridge No. 79 on SR 1319 over Canal in Hyde County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5502 Replace Bridge No. 13 on SR 1339 over Meherrin River in Northampton County: Meherrin River is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5614 Replace Bridge No. 9 on SR 1112 over Blounts Creek in Beaufort County: Blounts Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-4566 Replace Bridge No. 45 on NC 903 over Neuse River in Lenoir County: Neuse River at this location is designated as a Primary Nursery Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to September 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5619 Replace Bridge No. 152 on SR 1389 over Neuse River Overflow in Lenoir County: Neuse River at this location is designated as a Primary Nursery Area. In the event that water levels rise enough for the Neuse River to overflow into this channel NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to September 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5613 Replace Bridge No. 36 on NC 55 over So. Prong Bay River in Pamlico County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5616 Replace Bridge No. 37 on NC 55 over Branch of Trent Creek in Pamlico County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5612 Replace Bridge No. 24 on NC 222 over Tar River in Pitt County: A rare and diverse mussel fauna historically occurred up and downstream of the NC 222 bridge including: Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana: state E, federal E), Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni: state E, FSC), Triangle floater (Alasmidonta undulata: state T), and Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata: state T). A mussel survey is recommended at this location and NCDOT should follow design standards for sensitive watersheds. Also this portion of the Tar River is designated as an inland Primary Nursery Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to September 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5615 Replace Bridge No. 6 on SR 1756 over Cox Swamp in Pitt County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-4439 Replace Bridge No. 100 on SR 1342 over Branch of Juniper Creek in Brunswick County: Juniper Creek Game Land is located within the project study area, DOT should coordinate closely with NCWRC during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5622 Replace Bridge No. 181 on SR 1437 over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County: Sturgeon Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5624 Replace Bridge No. 57 on NC 211 over Juniper Creek in Brunswick County: Green Swamp Game Land is located within the project study area, DOT should coordinate closely with NCWRC during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5627 Replace Bridge No. 11 on NC 87 over Orton Pond Creek in Brunswick County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5629 Replace Bridge No. 40 on SR 1515 over Mills Creek in Brunswick County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5634 Replace Bridge No. 55 on SR 1140 over Branch Little Shallotte River in Brunswick County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5637 Replace Bridge No. 208 on SR 1472 over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County: Sturgeon Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5638 Replace Bridge No. 22 on SR 1112 over Mercers Mill Pond in Brunswick County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5640 Replace Bridge No. 123 on SR 1504 over Branch of Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5642 Replace Bridge No. 65 on NC 87 over Hold Creek in Brunswick County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5625 Replace Bridge No. 230 on SR 1301 over Grove Swamp in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5630 Replace Bridge No. 25 on SR 1102 over Island Creek in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5632 Replace Bridge No. 187 on SR 1828 over Black Swamp in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5635 Replace Bridge No. 107 on SR 1307 over Nahunga Swamp in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5639 Replace Bridge No. 36 on NC 11 over Maxwell Creek in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5641 Replace Bridge No. 201 on SR 1946 over Island Creek in Duplin County: This portion of Island Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR). NCDOT should follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5647 Replace Bridge No. 52 on SR 1135 over Rockfish Creek in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5648 Replace Bridge No. 137 on SR 1534 over Branch of NE Cape Fear River in Duplin County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 7 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5649 Replace Bridge No. 78 on SR 1242 over Mott Creek in New Hanover County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5309 Replace Bridge No. 10 on SR 1333 over White Oak River in Onslow County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5626 Replace Bridge No. 31 on NC 50 over Sandy Run Swamp in Onslow County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5636 Replace Bridge No. 71 on SR 1109 over Harris Creek in Onslow County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5650 Replace Bridge No. 7 on NC 24 WBL over Northeast Creek in Onslow County: Northeast Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5652 Replace Bridge No. 33 on US 17 NBL over Wolf Swamp in Onslow County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5643 Replace Bridge No. 79 on SR 1336 over Long Creek in Pender County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5644 Replace Bridge No. 15 on NC 11 over Sills Creek in Pender County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5645 Replace Bridge No. 68 on SR 1306 over Sills Creek in Pender County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5646 Replace Bridge No. 20 on SR 1104 over Lyon Creek in Pender County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5653 Replace Bridge No. 14 on NC 133 over Turkey Creek in Pender County: Turkey Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5621 Replace Bridge No. 248 on SR 1904 over Six Runs Creek in Sampson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5623 Replace Bridge No. 85 on SR 1214 over Great Coharie Overflow in Sampson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5628 Replace Bridge No. 164 on SR 1005 over Branch of Mingo Swamp in Sampson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5631 Replace Bridge No. 169 on SR 1620 over Big Juniper Run in Sampson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5633 Replace Bridge No. 194 on SR 1746 over Great Coharie Creek in Sampson County: Great Coharie Creek and the adjacent riparian areas at this location are under a conservation easement by the NC Division of Mitigation Services (formerly the Ecosystem Enhancement Program) DOT should coordinate closely with NCDMS during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5651 Replace Bridge No. 214 on SR 1706 over Kill Creek in Sampson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-4931 Replace Bridge No. 22 on US 258 over Town Creek in Edgecombe County: Town Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5655 Replace Bridge No. 11 on NC 111 & 122 over Town Creek in Edgecombe County: Anadromous species utilize Town Creek. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5671 Replace Bridge No. 87 on NC 97 over Swift Creek in Edgecombe County: This portion of Swift Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana: state E, federal E), Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata: state T), Roanoke slabshell (Elliptio roanokensis: state T), Yellow lance (Elliptio lanceolata: state E, FSC), and Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni: state E, FSC). A mussel survey is recommended at this location and NCDOT should follow design standards for sensitive watersheds. Also this portion of Swift Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT should follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply • B-4537 Replace Bridge No. 127 on SR 1002 over Jacket Swamp in Halifax County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 9 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5662 Replace Bridge No. 93 on NC 561 over Conocannar Swamp in Halifax County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5664 Replace Bridge No. 145 on SR 1555 over Swift Creek in Johnston County: This portion of Swift Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for multiple state and federal listed species to be present within the project area, including: Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni: state E, FSC), Triangle floater (Alasmidonta undulata: state T), Roanoke slabshell (Elliptio roanokensis: state T), Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata: state T), and Creeper (Strophitus undulatus: state T). A mussel survey is recommended at this location and we recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5668 Replace Bridge No. 103 on SR 1105 over Haw Branch in Nash County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5669 Replace Bridge No. 143 on SR 1302 over Stoney Creek in Nash County: This portion of Stony Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon: state E, federal E), Triangle floater (Alasmidonta undulata: state T), Creeper (Strophitus undulatus: state T), and Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC). A mussel survey is recommended at this location and we recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5670 Replace Bridge No. 29 on US 64ALT over Tar River in Nash County: This portion of Tar River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana: state E, federal E), Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), Yellow lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa: state E, FSC), Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni: state E, FSC), Yellow lance (Elliptio lanceolata: state E, FSC), and Creeper (Strophitus undulatus: state T). A mussel survey is recommended at this location and NCDOT should follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5666 Replace Bridge No. 47 on US 117 over SCL Railroad in Wilson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5674 Replace Bridge No. 80 on US 15 / US 501 NBL over SR 1308 in Durham County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 10 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5145 Replace Bridge No. 50 on SR 1343 over South Hyco Creek in Person County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5685 Replace Bridge No. 89 on SR 1308 over John H. Kerr Reservoir in Vance County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5673 Replace Bridge No. 61 on SR 1630 over Kitt Creek in Wake County: Jordan Game Land is located within the project study area, DOT should coordinate closely with NCWRC during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5675 Replace Bridge No. 533 on Pullen Road over SR 2012 in Wake County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5676 Replace Bridge No. 494 on SR 1670 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5680 Replace Bridge No. 449 on SR 1633 over CXS Railroad in Wake County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5681 Replace Bridge No. 258 on SR 2713 over US 70 in Wake County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5683 Replace Bridge No. 302 on SR 1371 over Yates Pond Spillway in Wake County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5684 Replace Bridge No. 146 on US 401 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5692 Replace Bridge No. 11 on NC 53 over Ellis Creek in Bladen County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5694 Replace Bridge No. 51 on NC 11 over Canal in Bladen County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5707 Replace Bridge No. 13 on SR 1100 over Crawley Swamp in Bladen County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5699 Replace Bridge No. 68 on NC 214 over Green Swamp in Columbus County: Columbus County Game Land is located within the project study area, DOT should coordinate closely with NCWRC during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5700 Replace Bridge No. 45 on SR 2030 over South River in Cumberland County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 11 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5703 Replace Bridge No. 60 on US 401 over Lower Little River in Cumberland County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5708 Replace Bridge No. 144 on NC 24 over South River in Cumberland County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5712 Replace Bridge No. 42 on SR 2030 over Creek in Cumberland County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5711 Replace Bridge No. 245 on SR 2054 over East Buies Creek in Harnett County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5702 Replace Bridge No. 435 on SR 2101 over Jackson Swamp in Robeson County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5727 Replace Bridge No. 178 on SR 1154 over Little Alamance Creek in Alamance County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5728 Replace Bridge No. 112 on NC 87 over Reedy Fork Creek in Alamance County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5725 Replace Bridge No. 7 on SR 1710 over Hyco Creek in Caswell County: R. Wayne Bailey- Caswell Game Land is located within the project study area, DOT should coordinate closely with NCWRC during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5734 Replace Bridge No. 60 on NC 86 over Moon Creek in Caswell County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-4956 Replace Bridge No. 25 on SR 1105 over Pole Cat Creek in Guilford County: Just downstream Pole Cat Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC), and Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5713 Replace Bridge No. 352 on Willow Road over I-40 and I-85 BUS in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5714 Replace Bridge No. 67 on SR 1523 over Deep River in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 12 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5717 Replace Bridge No. 121 on SR 4240 WBL over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5718 Replace Bridge No. 329 on Patton Avenue over I-40 and I-85 in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5723 Replace Bridge No. 54 on SR 1158 over Two Mile Creek in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5724 Replace Bridge No. 293 on SR 3314 over Little Alamance Creek in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5732 Replace Bridge No. 412 on SR 2526 over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5720 Replace Bridge No. 11 on SR 1336 over Eno River in Orange County: This portion of Eno River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni: state E, FSC), Dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon: state E, federal E), Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), and Creeper (Strophitus undulatus: state T). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5733 Replace Bridge No. 39 on SR 1010 over Booker Creek in Orange County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5716 Replace Bridge No. 140 on SR 1138 over Dan River in Rockingham County: The potential exist for Roanoke logperch (Percina rex: state E, federal E) to be found at this site. NCDOT should coordinate with NCWRC and USFWS in conducting a survey to determine the presence or absence of this species. Furthermore this portion of Dan River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program and our records indicate the potential for listed mussel species to be present within the project area, including: Green floater (Lasmigona subviridis: state E, FSC). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5721 Replace Bridge No. 124 on SR 2177 over Mayo River in Rockingham County: The potential exist for Roanoke logperch (Percina rex: state E, federal E) to be found at this site. NCDOT should coordinate with NCWRC and USFWS in conducting a survey to determine the presence or absence of this species. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 13 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5722 Replace Bridge No. 277 on SR 1169 over Beaver Creek in Rockingham County: Bridge No. 134 on NC 700 over Dan River in Rockingham County. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5729 Replace Bridge No. 134 on NC 700 over Dan River in Rockingham County: The potential exist for Roanoke logperch (Percina rex: state E, federal E) to be found at this site. NCDOT should coordinate with NCWRC and USFWS in conducting a survey to determine the presence or absence of this species. Furthermore this portion of Dan River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program and our records indicate the potential for listed mussel species to be present within the project area, including: Green floater (Lasmigona subviridis: state E, FSC). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5737 Replace Bridge No. 108 on US 311 & NC 700 over US 311, NC 14, NC 87 and NC 770 in Rockingham County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5738 Replace Bridge No. 147 on SR 1953 over Rocky River in Chatham County: This portion of Rocky River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program as well as designated Critical Habitat by USFWS for Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas: state E, federal E). Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), Creeper (Strophitus undulatus: state T), Brook floater (Alasmidonta varicosa: state E, FSC), Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC) Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR), and Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata: state T). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5743 Replace Bridge No. 58 on SR 1541 over Thickety Creek in Montgomery County: This portion of Thickety Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC) Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR), and Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata: state T). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 14 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5757 Replace Bridge No. 149 on SR 1134 over Barnes Creek in Montgomery County: This portion of Barnes Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC), Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR), Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), Brook floater (Alasmidonta varicosa: state E, FSC), and Green floater (Lasmigona subviridis: state E, FSC). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5745 Replace Bridge No. 47 on SR 1658 over Big Governors Creek in Moore County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5754 Replace Bridge No. 118 on SR 1209 over Little River in Moore County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5759 Replace Bridge No. 46 on SR 1658 over McIntosh Creek in Moore County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5764 Replace Bridge No. 6 on SR 1947 over Beaver Creek in Moore County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5740 Replace Bridge No. 38 on SR 3255 over Cedar Creek in Randolph County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5742 Replace Bridge No. 324 on SR 1174 over Uwharrie River in Randolph County: This portion of Uwharrie River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC) Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR), Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC), and Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata: state T). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. Also one of the adjacent parcels is under a Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement; impacts to this area should be avoided. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5748 Replace Bridge No. 384 on SR 1002 over Branch of Little Creek in Randolph County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 15 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 • B-5752 Replace Bridge No. 151 on SR 2453 over Sandy Creek in Randolph County: This portion of Sandy Creek is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC) Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR), and Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5753 Replace Bridge No. 373 on SR 1115 over Creek in Randolph County: This bridge appears to be over the West Fork Little River. This portion of West Fork Little River is designated as Significant Aquatic Habitat by the NC Natural Heritage Program. Our records also indicate the potential for listed species to be present within the project area, including: Carolina darter (Etheostoma collis: state SC, FSC), Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana: state E, FSC) Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis: state SR), and Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta: state SC). NCDOT should coordinate with WRC to relocate mussel species prior to the construction of this project. We recommend NCDOT follow the Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds during the design and construction of this project. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5756 Replace Bridge No. 106 on SR 2103 over Branch of Polecat Creek in Randolph County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5762 Replace Bridge No. 164 on SR 2642 over Millstone in Randolph County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5750 Replace Bridge No. 91 on SR 1148 over Colemans Creek in Richmond County: Pee Dee River Game Land is located within the project study area, DOT should coordinate closely with NCWRC during the design and construction of this project to avoid and minimize impacts to this area. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-5751 Replace Bridge No. 164 on SR 1162 over Little Homer Creek in Richmond County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. If you need further assistance or information on NCWRC concerns regarding bridge replacements, please contact me at (919) 707-0370. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project.