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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GovEkNoR
Ms. Kim Garvey
Regulatory Project Manager
Wilmington District
US Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
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August 5, 2009
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RE: Transmittal Letter- Section 404/NEPA Merger Process Application
,B-3680: Replacement of Bridge No. 2 on US 15/501 over CSXT and
ACWR tracks in Moore County, Division 8
Dear Ms. Garvey:
I am writing to document the transmittal of the attached documents for a Section
404 - NEPA Merger Process Application for a Department of the Army (DOA)
Permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act TO DISCHARGE
DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES TO
CONSTRUCT the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 2 on US 151501 over
CSXT and ACWR tracks in Moore County.
This application includes the following documents for reference during the
regulatory review of this project:
1. ENG FORM 4345: APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
PERMIT
2. Table 1: Summary of Impacts to Jurisdictional Areas
3. Table 2: Summary of cost estimate
4. Figure 1: Project Vicinity Map
5. Figure 2: Alternative 1A (Recommended)
6. Figure 3: Evaluated Alternatives
Public Notice Mailing Labels (six property owners)
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Ms. Kim Garvey (USA CE)
8- 3660. Section 4041 NEPA Merger Process
Application August 5, 2009
Project History:
Bridge No. 2 was constructed in 1947. The existing bridge is 216 feet in length,
consisting of 5 spans; two 40 feet, two 38 feet and one 60 feet. The
superstructure consists of reinforced concrete deck girders with asphalt overlay.
The substructure consists of reinforced concrete post and beams on pile footings
for interior bents and reinforced concrete cap on steel piles for end bents. The
bridge is not currently posted for weight restrictions. A vertical clearance of 22
feet 3 inches is provided over the railroad tracks. The clear roadway width is 25
feet 10 inches, providing two 11 foot travel lanes with 2 foot shoulders. The
bridge currently spans a single mainline track of CSXT Railroad and a parallel
mainline track of ACWR. Approximately 200 feet west of the bridge is a turnout
to a parallel storage track located along the north side of the ACWR track. A
maintenance roadway runs parallel along the south side of the mainline track.
US 151501 in the project area are a two lane facility classified as an urban minor
arterial. The approach roadway for Bridge 2 consists of two lanes, 24 feet
pavement width with 6 foot grass shoulders. Aberdeen Creek is located to the
west of US 151501 in the area between the railroad tracks and US 1. The
roadway is on a high fill- section within the floodplain of Aberdeen Creek. Moore
County is a participant in the Federal Flood Insurance Program. Aberdeen
Creek is in a FEMA detailed study area. The posted speed limit is 45 MPH and
the proposed design will be for a 50 MPH speed.
Purpose and Need
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate that Bridge No. 2 has a
sufficiency rating of 45.3% out of a possible 100% for a new structure. The
Bridge is considered functionally obsolete. Replacement of this inadequate
structure will result in safer and more efficient traffic operations.
Alternatives:
Alternative 1A (Recommended)
The proposed replacement structure to span the railroad is a five -lane bridge
approximately 230 feet long. Also proposed is a 4 barrel 12X10, 175 LF RCB
culverts to span Aberdeen Creek, and a 2 barrel 12X10, 150 LF RCB culverts to
be installed below the existing ditch just southeast of the 4 barrel culverts. A five
lane section is proposed to provide required lanes needed to accommodate the
high volumes of turning traffic on US 151501 at the intersections with US 1 and
NC 211.

Ms. Kim Garvey (USACE)
B -3680: Section 4041 NEPA Merger Process
Application August 5, 2009
Alternatives Eliminated From Further Study
Alternative 1 includes replacement of the existing 216 foot two -lane bridge with
a new five -lane structure located approximately 60 feet west of the existing
structure. A five lane section will provide capacity to accommodate the high
volume of traffic and turning lanes between US 1 and NC 211. The proposed
structure will be approximately 780 feet in length and consist of five 12 foot lanes
and two four foot shoulders for a total clear roadway width of 68 feet. The
proposed structure will cross over both the CSXT and ACWR tracks as well as
Aberdeen Creek. Approach work will extend within approximately 100 feet north
to approximately 825 feet south of the proposed structure. Approach work
includes construction of new approaches, realignment, and grade adjustment.
Traffic will be maintained on the existing structure during construction. The total
project length is approximately 1765 feet. The intersection of US 151501 and US
1 will be improved to a T intersection, which corrects sight distance and merging
issues with the existing intersection. This alternative was eliminated due to
constructability issues with the approach, conflict with the sanitary sewer system,
steeper grade will result in safety issue during icing especially as drivers
approach the intersection to stop, the distance between the end of the bridge
and intersection is within 100 feet. In addition, the cost is approximately 3 million
dollar higher than alternative 1A.
Alternative 2 includes the replacement of the existing approximately 216 feet
two -lane Bridge with a new five -lane structure located approximately 60 feet west
of the existing structure. The new structure will be approximately 230 feet in
length. The approach work will extend from approximately 1350 feet north to
approximately 750 feet south of the existing structure. Approach work includes
realignment, grade adjustment and extending the culvert for the unnamed
tributary to Aberdeen Creek. Traffic will be maintained on the existing structure
during construction. The total project length is approximately 2330 feet. The
existing US 151501 and US 1 intersection configuration would not be improved
with this alternative. Also, maintenance of traffic would be extremely difficult
during construction due to the grade differential between the existing and
proposed pavement. This alternative was eliminated due to concerns with
intersection safety, constructability issues and increased impacts on wetlands.
Alternative 3 includes the replacement of the existing approximately 216 feet
two -lane Bridge with a new five lane structure located 80 feet east of the existing
structure. The new structure will be approximately 250 feet in length. The
approach work will extend from approximately 1050 feet north to approximately
850 feet south of the existing structure. Approach work includes realignment,
grade adjustment and extension of an existing culvert for the unnamed tributary
to Aberdeen Creek. Traffic will be maintained on the existing structure during

Ms. Kim Garvey (USACE)
B -3680: Section 4041 NEPA Merger Process
Application August 5, 2009
construction. The total project length is approximately 2150 feet. The
—intersection _oLUS -1 51.501 - and -ll_S will_ ILeimproved _to_a_T_inter_section, which
corrects sight distance and merging issues with the existing intersection.
Increased right of way impacts, including potential business relocation would
result with this alignment. This alternative was eliminated due to right of way
issues and increased impacts on wetlands.
Alternative 4 includes replacement of the existing approximately 216 feet two -
lane Bridge with a new five -lane structure located approximately 55 feet east of
the existing structure (f=igure 2). The new structure will be approximately 250
feet in length. The approach work will extend from approximately 900 feet north
to approximately 980 feet south of the existing structure. Approach work
includes construction of new approaches, realignment, grade adjustment and
extending the culvert for the unnamed tributary to Aberdeen Creek. Traffic will
be maintained on the existing structure during construction. The total project
length is approximately 2130 feet. The existing US 151501 and US 1 intersection
configuration would not be improved with this alternative. This alternative was
eliminated due to intersection safety concerns and increased impacts on
wetlands.
No Action Alternative The "do- nothing" alternative would eventually necessitate
removal of the bridge effectively removing US 151501 from traffic service.
Investigation of the existing structure by the Bridge Maintenance Unit indicates
the rehabilitation of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and condition.
Another alternative was considered, having two bridges, one over the railroad
and the other spanning Aberdeen Creek. Because of the height of the fill
between the two bridges and the type of soil in that area, adequate compaction
would be difficult to achieve. The Division noted this has been a problem in the
past and this alternative was not considered in the document
NCDOT commenced environmental studies in 2002 for four build and no build
alternatives for the subject bridge. A Categorical Exclusion (CE) documenting
those studies was signed in 2006.
This Merger Process Application includes potential jurisdictional impacts to
project presented in the 2006 CE document and the updated alternative 1A
(recommended).
Concurrence meeting was held on June 18, 2009 to present the merger team
with the new recommended alternative 1A. The Merger Process Team will be
reconvening to discuss this alternative after the Public Notice.
This application is in accordance with the guidelines for integrating project review
under the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act. This application should provide sufficient information for the issuance of a
Public Notice for this project.
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Ms. Kim Garvey (USAGE)
8 -3680.- Section 4041 NEPA Merger Process
Application August 5, 2009
Should you have comments or questions regarding this application, please
contact Mr, Ahmad AI-Sharawneh, Project Planning Engineer, at [phone]
x258 or at aalsharawneh(a-),ncdot.goov at your earliest convenience. We
appreciate your time and look forward to your response.
Since
Greg
h Manager
Attachments
CC: Kathy Matthews, US Environmental Protection Agency
Gary Jordan, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Felix Davila, Federal Highway Administration
Polly Lespinasse, INC Division of Water Quality
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Scott McLendon, USACE
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulic Design Unit
Bill Zerman, NCDOT Hydraulic Design Unit
Rachelle Beauregard, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Jason Elliott, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Missy Pair, NCDOT-PDEA
Derrick Weaver, NCDOT-PDEA
Doug Taylor, NCDOT Roadway Design Unit
Ahmad AI-Sharawneh, NCDOT-PDEA
Clayton Walston, NCDOT Roadway Design Unit
Mark Staley, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Mike Stanley, NCDOT TIP Development Unit
Bo Hemphill, NCDOT Utilities Unit
Tim Johnson, NCDOT Division 8
John Olinger, NCDOT Division 8
Art King, NCDOT Division 8
Neb Bullock, NCDOT Structures
Herman Huang, NCDOT-HEU
Zach McNeil, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
James Pflaum, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
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APPLICATION FOR D (PP � C RE3T OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 07'10 -003
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
Searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite
Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction
over the location of the proposed activity. _
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT -
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States; the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the
purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routine uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit.
Disclosure: Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor
can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the proposed activity. An
application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME & TITLE (an agent is not required)
NCDOT -PD &EA
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
1548 Mail Service Center
Moore County NC
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1548
COUNTY STATE
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
10. AGENT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
a. Residence
a. Residence
b. Business 919 -733 -3141
b. Business
11. STATEMENT OF
AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize
to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this
application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Bridge No. 2 on US 15/501 over CSXT and ACWR tracks in Moore County
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Aberdeen Creek, UT Aberdeen Creek,Wetland N/A
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Moore County NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Please see attached project Vicinity Map
ENG FORM 4345 — ONLINE CESPK -CO -R

1 S. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features)
Replacement of Bridge No. 2 on US 15/501 over CSXT and ACWR tracks.
-19 PROJECT- PURPOSE (Describc-the reason- orpurpose- of-the-project,-- see- instructions) --- -- - --
The bridge is functionally obsolete, replacement of this inadequate structure will result in safer and more efficient traffic
operation. The proposed improvement will replace the existing 2 lane facility to 5 lanes to accommodate current and future
traffic, also will have additional 4 feet clearance over the tracks to meet the current standards
USE BLOCKS 20 -22 IF DREDGED AND /OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE
Improvements to this project will result in roadway fill being placed in wetland
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
Roadway fill approximately 1.58 acres
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED (see instructions)
See attached tables presenting the summary of impacts to Jurisdictional Areas
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? YES ® NO Q IF YES, DESCRIBE THE WORK
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC. WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (If more than
can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
See attached mailing labels
25. LIST OF OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS /DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCIES
FOR WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
* Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits.
26. Applicat' permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information
in thi lic on is co curate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am
actin n the applicant.
So
SIGNA . RE OF, PLICAN DAT SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United
States knowingly and will fully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false,
facticious, or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any
false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345 — ONLINE CESPK -CO -R

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REIDOR CORPORATION
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
PO BOX 443
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
B -3680
MERIDIAN REAL ESTATE LLC
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
312 S PINE ST
ABERDEEN, NC 28315
B -3680
USSERY, JOSEPH C
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
517 S SANDHILLS BLVD
ABERDEEN, NC 28315
B -3680
*AWRY@ Address Labels
TILLEY, THOMAS E
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
4920 FERRINGTON RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
B -3680
TOWN OF ABERDEEN
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
PO BOX 785
ABERDEEN, NC 28315
B -3680
BITTNER, ELIZABETH S &
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
500 CAROLINA ST
ABERDEEN, NC 28315
B -3680
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