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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210920 Ver 1_CE_Cattlemans_Road__Bridge_141_replacement_20210503v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 1 Type I or II Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form STIP Project No. n/a WBS Element DF17112.2049800 Federal Project No. n/a A. Project Description: Emergency bridge replacement for bridge #141 on SR 1585 (Cattleman’s Road) in Iredell County. Existing bridge is a two-lane bridge consisting of three 40’ spans with steel girders and timber deck. The existing superstructure is 20’-0” wide with a clear roadway width of 19’-3” and has two 9’ lanes with 1’ shoulders. The foundations consist of timber piles at the end bents and at the interior bents. The existing interior piers were located at the edge of the stream. The proposed bridge replacement consists of three spans with a total length of 150’-0”’ with the interior piers located outside the normal stream flow. The superstructure will have two 10’ foot lanes with 3’- 11” shoulders to prevent storm water from discharging directly into the stream. The bridge will be designed using Sub-Regional Tier Guidelines with a design speed of 60 mph. The bridge length is based on the approved hydraulic reports. The roadway grade and alignment will be approximately in the same location as the existing structure. Traffic has been detoured from SR 1585 (Cattleman’s Road) to SR 1581 (Damascus Church Road) to NC 115 to SR 1583 (Mountain View Road and back to SR 1585 (Cattleman’s Road). The off-site detour is approximately 4.3 miles. B. Description of Need and Purpose: The current bridge was completely washed out in a flood event in November 2021. The two existing timber bents were completely washed away and all three of the existing spans were washed downstream and deposited along the banks downstream. Replacement of the bridge is necessary to restore service for vehicular traffic on SR 1585 Approximately 210 cars per day, buses, farm usage and emergency response use this route and with a detour route of 4.3 miles, closing the bridge permanently is not a viable option. Prior to the flood event, the bridge was listed as “functionally obsolete” with a rating of 60 out of a possible 100. The superstructure and deck components were rated 6 out of a possible 9 and the substructure was rated a 5 out of a possible 9. C. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: Type I(A) - Ground Disturbing Action D. Proposed Improvements: 28. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings, if the actions meet the constraints in 23 CFR 771.117(e)(1-6). v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 2 E. Special Project Information: Project has no impacts to any historic properties or archaeological sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Estimated Costs: Construction - $1,450,000 ROW - $15,000 Utility - $50,000 Estimate Traffic: Current ADT - 210 vpd Design ADT - 280 vpd TTST - 2% Dual - 2% Design Exceptions: Design exceptions are anticipated for this project for vertical curvature. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations: SR 11585 is not part of a designated bicycle route. There are no sidewalks or pedestrian paths located along the project corridor. No recommendation are being made for bicycle or pedestrian facilities on the bridge. Bridge Demolition: Iredell bridge #141 is constructed of steel girders and timber deck with timber piers. Three of the bridge spans has washed out along the downstream benches and will be removed with minimal impacts to the stream. The remaining portions of the bridge can be removed using standard demolition practices. Alternate Design: No alternate designs were considered due to the condition of the bridge post-flood and a no build alternative would not be acceptable due to the volume of traffic served by SR 1585. The existing alignment and grades are acceptable under the Subregional Design criteria so no alternate alignments were considered. Public Involvement: Several property owners who live along this route have called and inquired about the time line for replacement of the bridge. Property owners adjacent to the bridge have been contacted and notified of the ROW and easements required to replace this bridge. NOTE: The following Type I(C) Actions (NCDOT-FHWA 2019 CE Agreement, Appendix A) only require completion of Sections A through D to substantiate and document the CE classification: 1, 5, 8 (signs and pavement markings only), 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20; or several other Type I Action subcategories identified in past NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreements (see Appendix D). Pre-approval as a CE does not exempt activities from compliance with other federal environmental laws. v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 3 F. Project Impact Criteria Checklists: F2. Ground Disturbing Actions – Type I (Appendix A) & Type II (Appendix B) Proposed improvement(s) that fit Type I Actions (NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement, Appendix A) including 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, 21, 22 (ground disturbing), 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, &/or 30; &/or Type II Actions (NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement, Appendix B) answer the project impact threshold questions (below) and questions 8 – 31.  If any question 1-7 is checked “Yes” then NCDOT certification for FHWA approval is required.  If any question 8-31 is checked “Yes” then additional information will be required for those questions in Section G. PROJECT IMPACT THRESHOLDS (FHWA signature required if any of the questions 1-7 are marked “Yes”.) Yes No 1 Does the project require formal consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMF S)? ☐  2 Does the project result in impacts subject to the conditions of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)? ☐  3 Does the project generate substantial controversy or public opposition, for any reason, following appropriate public involvement? ☐  4 Does the project cause disproportionately high and adverse impacts relative to low- income and/or minority populations? ☐  5 Does the project involve a residential or commercial displacement, or a substantial amount of right of way acquisition? ☐  6 Does the project require an Individual Section 4(f) approval? ☐  7 Does the project include adverse effects that cannot be resolved with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) or have an adverse effect on a National Historic Landmark (NHL)? ☐  If any question 8-31 is checked “Yes” then additional information will be required for those questions in Section G. Other Considerations Yes No 8 Is an Endangered Species Act (ESA) determination unresolved or is the project covered by a Programmatic Agreement under Section 7?  ☐ 9 Is the project located in anadromous fish spawning waters? ☐  10 Does the project impact waters classified as Outstanding Resource Water (ORW), High Quality Water (HQW), Water Supply Watershed Critical Areas, 303(d) listed impaired water bodies, buffer rules, or Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)?  ☐ 11 Does the project impact Waters of the United States in any of the designated mountain trout streams? ☐  12 Does the project require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Individual Section 404 Permit? ☐  13 Will the project require an easement from a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensed facility? ☐  v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 4 Other Considerations for Type I and II Ground Disturbing Actions (continued) Yes No 14 Does the project include a Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) effects determination other than a No Effect, including archaeological remains? ☐  15 Does the project involve GeoEnvironmental Sites of Concerns such as gas stations, dry cleaners, landfills, etc.? ☐  16 Does the project require work encroaching and adversely affecting a regulatory floodway or work affecting the base floodplain (100-year flood) elevations of a water course or lake, pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 23 CFR 650 subpart A? ☐  17 Is the project in a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) county and substantially affects the coastal zone and/or any Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ☐  18 Does the project require a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) permit? ☐  19 Does the project involve construction activities in, across, or adjacent to a designated Wild and Scenic River present within the project area? ☐  20 Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) resources? ☐  21 Does the project impact federal lands (e.g. U.S. Forest Service (USFS), USFWS, etc.) or Tribal Lands? ☐  22 Does the project involve any changes in access control or the modification or construction of an interchange on an interstate? ☐  23 Does the project have a permanent adverse effect on local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? ☐  24 Will maintenance of traffic cause substantial disruption? ☐  25 Is the project inconsistent with the STIP, and where applicable, the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)? ☐  26 Does the project require the acquisition of lands under the protection of Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act, the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Tribal Lands, or other unique areas or special lands that were acquired in fee or easement with public-use money and have deed restrictions or covenants on the property? ☐  27 Does the project involve Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) buyout properties under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)? ☐  28 Does the project include a de minimis or programmatic Section 4(f)? ☐  29 Is the project considered a Type I under the NCDOT Noise Policy? ☐  30 Is there prime or important farmland soil impacted by this project as defined by the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)?  ☐ 31 Are there other issues that arose during the project development process that affected the project decision? ☐  v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 5 G. Additional Documentation as Required from Section F (ONLY for questions marked ‘Yes’): Question 8 – Threatened and Endangered Species: Northern long-eared bat USFWS Recommended Survey Window: June 1 – August 15 Biological Conclusion: May Affect; Not Likely to Adversely Affect During field investigations on December 11, 2020 the area was assessed for suitable bat habitat. The area adjacent to the bridge being forested was found to provide suitable habitat. Natural Heritage Program records document the nearest Northern Long-Eared Bat location approximately 32 miles northwest of the proposed project area. The closest listed underground mine, per NHP database is the O F Patterson Mine, 6.4 miles southwest of the project. There are currently no known hibernaculum or maternity roost trees in Division 12 counties for NLEB; therefore, the minor tree clearing associated with this DOT project would be exempted from incidental take under the 4(d) Rule streamlined consultation form. Per guidance from USFWS personnel, concurrence is granted by citing the following website and a 30-day response period is waved. http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html Question 10 – 303(d) streams: The North Carolina 2018 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters identifies Snow Creek as an impaired water due to exceeding the criteria of fish community. Snow Creek is shown in Figure 2 and more details can be found in the NRTR. Design includes replacement of the failed bridge on same location, see Roadway Plans. Question 30 – Prime or Important Farmland Soils: The project is located in an area with Prime Farmland, Dan River and Comus soils and also Farmland of Local Importance soils, Woolwine-Fairview-Westfield complex. The project area consists of roadway right of way and an active steam channel with a small riparian buffer. There appears to be some active agricultural operations within the project area. v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 6 H. Project Commitments (attach as Green Sheet to CE Form): NCDOT PROJECT COMMITMENTS STIP Project No. n/a Bridge Replacement Iredell County Federal Aid Project No. n/a WBS Element DF17112.2049800 Division 12 Construction – 303(d) listed streams The North Carolina 2018 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters identifies Snow Creek as an impaired water due to exceeding the criteria of fish community. Therefore, NCDOT will implement Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds. Division 12 Project Development - Prime or Important Farmland Soils This project is located within an area with Farmland of Local/Statewide Importance soils. If federal funds are used for the project, a farmland evaluation will be conducted prior to construction. v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 7 I. Categorical Exclusion Approval: STIP Project No. n/a WBS Element DF17112.2049800 Federal Project No. n/a Prepared By: Date Jeffrey L. Wyatt, Division Environmental Officer North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 12 Prepared For: Reviewed By: Date Steven Rackley P.E. Bridge Project Manager NCDOT Division 12 ☐ Approved  If NO grey boxes are checked in Section F (pages 2 and 3), NCDOT approves the Type I or Type II Categorical Exclusion. ☐ Certified  If ANY grey boxes are checked in Section F (pages 2 and 3), NCDOT certifies the Type I or Type II Categorical Exclusion for FHWA approval.  If classified as Type III Categorical Exclusion. Date Mark E. Stafford P.E. Division Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation FHWA Approved: For Projects Certified by NCDOT (above), FHWA signature required. N/A Date for John F. Sullivan, III, PE, Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration Note: Prior to ROW or Construction authorization, a consultation may be required (please see Section VII of the NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement for more details). NCDOT Division 12 4/14/2021 X 4/19/2021 4/20/2021 v2019.1 n/a Type I(A) CE Page 8 ATTACHMENT A FIGURES AND AGENCY COORDINATION £¤64 "X90 ")115 ")90£¤64 Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Vicinity | Figure 1 Bridge 141 Replacment | Iredell County DF17112.2049800 | SR 1585 | Cattleman's Road State of North Carolina Department of Transportation 1 in = 8,333 ft 0 8,3334,166.5 FeetU Bridge 141 Snow CreekSnow CreekSource: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Environmental Features | Figure 2 Bridge 141 Replacment | Iredell County DF17112.2049800 | SR 1585 | Cattleman's Road State of North Carolina Department of Transportation Legend Study Area Streams 303(d) list 1 in = 208 ft 0 208104 FeetU Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed Figure 3 Bridge 141 Replacment | Iredell County DF17112.2049800 | SR 1585 | Cattleman's Road State of North Carolina Department of Transportation Legend Study Area 1 in = 833 ft 0 833416.5 FeetU H i s t o r i c A r c h i t e c t u r e a n d L a n d s c a p e s N O S U R V E Y R E Q U I R E D f o r m f o r M i n o r T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P r o j e c ts a s Q u a l i f i e d i n t h e 2 0 0 7 P r o g r a m m a t i c A g r e e m e n t . 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