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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
MEMORANDUM TO: Meeting Participants
Richard Spencer, USAGE
Kim Garvey, USAC
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Kathy Matthews, EPA
Felix Davila, FHWA
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Chris Militscher, EPA
Renee Gledhill- Earley, HPO
Polly Lespinasse, NCDWQ
Janet Robertson, Lumber River RPO
Deanna Riffey, NCDOT -PDEA, NEU
Leilani Paugh, NCDOT -PDEA, NEU
John Olinger, NCDOT- Division 8
Drew Joyner, NCDOT -PDEA, HEU
Andrew Nottingham, NCDOT- Hydraulics
Steve Gurganus, NCDOT -PDEA, HEU
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
David Harris, NCDOT- Roadside Envir.
John Frye, NCDOT- Structures
Roger Thomas, NCDOT- Roadway Design
Derrick Weaver, NCDOT -PDEA
Robert Memory, NCDOT, Utilities
Doumit Ishak, NCDOT, TPB
Eric Midkiff, NCDOT -PDEA
Anne Burroughs, NCDOT -PDEA, NEU
Dennis Herman, NCDOT -PDEA, NEU
Mike Stanley, NCDOT, TIP
Brian Robinson, NCDOT- Roadway Design
Sterling Ragland, NCDOT- Roadway Design
Paul Petitgout, ESI
Mark Reep, Ko & Associates, P.C.
Brian. Wiles, Ko & Associates, P.C.
FROM: Steve Brown, PE
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Concurrence Point 2A/ 4A Meeting
US 1 from Sandhill Road (SR 1971) to North of Fox Road (SR 1606), Richmond County,
Federal -Aid Project No. NHF -1(1), State Project No, 8.T580501, WBS No. 34437.1.1, T.I.F. No.
R -2501.
Attached is the meeting information package for the R -2501 Concurrence Point 2A/ 4A meeting
scheduled for August 20, 2009. This package responds to additional information requested
during the November 12, 2008 field review meeting. A summary of the field review is included
in the package for your review. Please refer to the package of information provide to merger
team members at the first CP 2A /4A meeting held on September 18, 2008 for background and
complete CP 2A/4A information.
If you have questions or need other information, please contact me at slbrown @ncdot.gov (919-
733 -7844, ext. 235). We look forward to seeing you on August 20.
SLB /mlr
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1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699 -1548
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WEBSITE. WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
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US 1 from Sandhill Road (SR 1971) to North of Fox Road (SR 1606)
Richmond County, T.I.P. No. R -2501
August 20, 2009 Concurrence Pt. 2A/ 4A Meeting
Meeting Purpose
This meeting is to discuss the US 1 Bypass structure recommendations for concurrence
on CP 2A/ 4A (Bridging Decisions/ Avoidance and Minimization).
Background
The Final EIS is in progress. A 9/18/08 Concurrence Point 2A / 4A merger team meeting
and 11/12/08 field review were held. The resource agencies asked for additional
bridging and impact information prior to reaching concurrence. Wildlife passage
considerations were also requested.
Of nine major stream crossings, the merger team agrees with culverts at seven. Bridges
have been considered at Structures 7 and 8, and the agencies prefer long bridges
across the wetland systems. Additional information was requested for the following
areas:
• Structure 7 - South Prong Falling Creek (W26)
• Structure 8 - Falling Creek (W37) at McDonalds Pond Restoration Site
• Potential Wildlife Crossings - From Wiregrass Road (SR 1640) to Fox Road (SR 1606)
Structure 7 -South Prong Falling Creek (W26)
Six bridge lengths were examined (245 feet, 450 feet, 560 feet, 830 feet, 1 100 feet, and
2,360 feet). Costs include bridging a railroad on one side and US 74 Business on the
other, Wetland impacts were recalculated using 3:1 construction slopes. The 245 foot
bridges provide the minimum hydraulic opening, but have been determined not to
meet FEMA floodway requirements. Based on more detailed hydraulic modeling, 450
foot bridges span more of the floodway and meet FEMA floodway requirements. The
agencies prefer 830 foot bridges ($2.3 million more than the minimum length to avoid
3.5 acres of wetlands). NCDOT proposes 450 foot bridges that would meet FEMA
floodway requirements. Bridge Comparisons are as follows:
Bridge Option
Cost
Wetland Impact
(acres)
3:1 slopes)
245'- Minimum Hydraulic Opening
Eliminated due to FEMA floodway impacts
$12,292,800
9.60
450'- NCDOT Preferred (meets FEMA requirements)
$14,165,000
7.60
560'- Spans Floodway
$14,679,000
6.60
830'- Agency Preferred
$16,541,000
4.10
1,100' - Maximum Between Other 2 Bridges
$18,403,000
2.00
2,360'- Spans Railroad, Wetlands & US 74 Bus.
$22,889,500
0.00
The wetlands in the area of this crossing were re- evaluated based on updated criteria
by NCDOT. Results of the analysis will be discussed at this meeting. Additionally, analysis
of the surrounding properties indicates that there is potential for wetland mitigation in

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the immediate area of this crossing. Wetland rnifigafion will be pursued in this area by
NCDOT.
Structure 8 - Falling Creek (W37) at McDonalds Pond Restoration Site
The Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) constructed the McDonalds Pond
Restoration Site in the project corridor in 2005, and it is in its third year of monitoring.
Approximately 3,5 acres of wetland restoration and 14.5 acres of preservation have
been debited. The proposed alignment crosses the wetland enhancement and
wetland preservation areas. Richard Spencer, of the USACOE, requested information
for shifting the bypass north across a narrower part of wetland W37 (in the wetland
restoration area). He requested bridging the braided stream system. NCWRC & USFWS
also mentioned wildlife passage benefits. Preference for bridges that would at least
span the braided stream system (using approximately 500 foot long bridges) within the
EEP restoration site has been expressed in the field by resource agencies.
There is not an advantage to the wetland system in shifting the alignment north.
Additionally, this alignment would impact other wetland systems outside the EEP area.
NCDOT proposes the 120 foot bridge length. A 36" equilibrium pipe is proposed on
each side of the stream crossing for wetland connectivity. Wetland impacts were
recalculated using 3:1 construction slopes. Bridge Comparisons are as follows:
A southward alignment shift of approximately 100 feet was considered to further
reduce wetland impacts by approximately 0.3 acre. However it is not recommended
since it would move the alignment outside of the project corridor where all
environmental resources may not have been fully evaluated.
Potential Wildlife Crossinas - From Wirearass Road (SR 16401 to Fox Road (SR 16061
NCWRC and USFWS requested wildlife passage structures to help reduce isolation,
inbreeding, or decline in animal populations. Elliptical pipes were requested for wildlife
crossings at two locations between Wiregrass Road (SR 1640) and Fox Road (SR 1606)
(Areas I and 3). Bridges at Falling Creek would also allow wildlife passage.
At Area 1, east of County Home Road, a 60" x 220' pipe was considered for potential
wildlife passage. A grade change would be required in this location to include a pipe
crossing. NCDOT environmental specialists do not believe this is the best location for
Wetland Impact
Structure Option
Colt
(acres)
(3:1 slopes)
220'x 10' x 8' (2) Box Culvert
$772,000
4.85
120' Bridges (NCDOT Preferred) LOU
$1,147,000
4.45
480' Bridges
$4,267,000
2.15
550' Bridges
$4,879,000
1.75
525' Bridges - Northern Realignment
$4,660,000
2.00
A southward alignment shift of approximately 100 feet was considered to further
reduce wetland impacts by approximately 0.3 acre. However it is not recommended
since it would move the alignment outside of the project corridor where all
environmental resources may not have been fully evaluated.
Potential Wildlife Crossinas - From Wirearass Road (SR 16401 to Fox Road (SR 16061
NCWRC and USFWS requested wildlife passage structures to help reduce isolation,
inbreeding, or decline in animal populations. Elliptical pipes were requested for wildlife
crossings at two locations between Wiregrass Road (SR 1640) and Fox Road (SR 1606)
(Areas I and 3). Bridges at Falling Creek would also allow wildlife passage.
At Area 1, east of County Home Road, a 60" x 220' pipe was considered for potential
wildlife passage. A grade change would be required in this location to include a pipe
crossing. NCDOT environmental specialists do not believe this is the best location for

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wildlife passage due to the limited fill. There is also no protection from timber removal or
development. NCDOT does not propose a wildlife crossing at Area 1.
At Area 2, near Falling Creek, NCDOT environmental specialists agree that wildlife
passage would be beneficial. NCDOT proposes a 60" pipe to be included near the
proposed bridge for use as an upland wildlife corridor within the EEP conservation
easement.
At Area 3, northeast of Falling Creek, a 10' x I V x 230' long box culvert has been
considered for wildlife passage. An arch culvert requires a bedrock footing and is not
suitable for this area. NCDOT environmental specialists agree with a crossing in this
location. NCDOT proposes a box culvert at Area 3.
Crossing Option
Cost
Location
220'x 60" Concrete Pipe (Not Recommended)
$40,000
Area 1
East of Wire grass Rd
120' Bridges ( NCDOT Preferred)
$1,147,000
Area 2
Plus a 220' x 60" Concrete Pipe
$ 40,000
Falling Creek
230'x 10'x 11' Box Culvert ( NCDOT Preferred)
$375,000
Area 3
East of E.V. Hogan Rd.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
MEMORANDUM TO:
Richard Spencer, USACE
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Kathy Matthews, EPA
Felix Davila, FHWA
Meeting Participants
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Chris Militscher, EPA
Renee Gledhill- Earley, HPO
Polly Lespinasse, NCDWQ
Janet Robertson, Lumber River RPO
Deanna Riffey, NCDOT- PD &EA, NEU
John Olinger, NCDOT - Division 8
Drew Joyner, NCDOT -PDEA, HEU
Andrew Nottingham, NCDOT - Hydraulics
Steve Gurganus, NCDOT -PDEA, HEU
David Harris, NCDOT- Roadside Envir.
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
John Frye, NCDOT - Structures
Roger Thomas, NCDOT - Roadway Design
Derrick Weaver, NCDOT -PDEA
Robert Memory, NCDOT, Utilities
Doumit Ishak, NCDOT, TPB
Eric Midkiff, NCDOT -PDEA
Anne Burroughs, NCDOT -PDEA, NEU
Mike Stanley, NCDOT, TIP
Brian Robinson, NCDOT- Roadway Design
Sterling Ragland, NCDOT- Roadway Design
Tim Gardiner, NCDOT -PDEA, HEU
Paul Petitgout, ESI
Mark Reep, Ko & Associates, P.C.
Brian Wiles, Ko & Associates, P.C.
FROM: Steve Brown, PE
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Summary of November 12, 2008 Field Review for R -2501
US 1 from Sandhill Road (SR 1971) to North of Fox Road (SR 1606), Richmond County,
Federal -Aid Project No. NHF -1(1), State Project No. 8.T580501, WBS No. 34437.1.1, T.I.P. No.
R -2501.
An R -2501 Concurrence Point 2A/ 4A field review was held November 12, 2008. Meeting
participants met at Rockingham Speedway before traveling to the project site. The following
proposed structure locations were visited.
• Structure 3 — UT to Speeds Creek (Pond P1)
• Structure 4 — Watery Branch (Wetland W14)
• Structure 7 — South Prong Falling Creek (W26)
• Structure 9 — Chock Creek (S20, P9, W49, W50)
• Structure 8 - Falling Creek (W37) and potential wildlife crossings
The following is a summary of issues discussed during the field review.
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Structure 3 UT to Speeds Creek (Pond P 1)
o A culvert is acceptable.
o Chris Militscher asked for restoration to be considered upstream of the pond.
o Richard Spencer commented that NCDOT confirm the historic determination at the
former mill site on this property. The area of potential effects for historic and
archaeological resources approximates the corridor boundary for the preferred alternative.
In 2001, an archaeological survey identified four non - significant prehistoric sites in the
vicinity of the pond. In December 2007, the farm 1000 feet east of Speeds Creek was
investigated and determined not eligible for the National Register. This former mill site
is located to the north side of the pond and is outside of the area of potential effects.
Structure 4 Watery Branch (Wetland W14)
o A culvert is acceptable along with the use of 3:1 construction slopes.
o The median is to be reduced to 46 feet for minimization.
Structure 5 Solomon Creek (Stream SiO, W21)
o This site was not visited since the landowner did not respond to a previous request for
property access.
o Chris Militscher questioned the magnitude of the US 74 Bypass/ US 1 Bypass
interchange and asked for information comparing the original design cost and impact
with the current design.
o He also asked for consideration of further minimizing the interchange footprint. He cited
a Design -Build interchange revision at US 311 and US 220 (R- 2606B); however, John
Olinger commented that the redesign was allowed due to low traffic volumes for a
particular travel movement.
Structure 7 — South Prong Falling Creek (W26)
o Costs and wetland impacts were reviewed for 245', 560', 830', and l 100' dual bridges.
The agency representatives requested the 830' bridges ($4.2 million more than the
minimum bridge to avoid 4.4 acres of wetlands).
o Bridge design, cost, and constructability information will be provided to the Division 8
and Highway Design management before agreeing to a bridge length. Follow -up
information will be provided to the agencies.
Structure 8 - Falling Creek (W37)
o The Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) constructed the McDonalds Pond
Restoration Site in the project corridor around 2005, and it is in its third year of
monitoring. The proposed alignment crosses through the wetland enhancement area and
wetland preservation area of this conservation easement. Approximately 3.5 acres of
wetland restoration and 14.5 acres of preservation have been debited from the site, but
this debited portion is relatively small portion of the total credits available.
o Richard Spencer requested information for shifting bypass a few hundred feet north
across a narrower part of wetland W37 (in the wetland restoration area), and bridging the
braided stream system. This may result in a shorter bridge. If the alignment shift is not
acceptable, then he requested bridging the braided system using the proposed alignment.
Ko & Associates requested mapping from PBS &J showing the stream system within the
McDonalds Pond site.
o Travis Wilson and Gary Jordan requested a bridge of sufficient length to allow wildlife
passage outside of the sewer easement on one side and the outer stream channel on the

other side. This would allow transportation access to the sewer line to be outside of the
wildlife passage area.
Structure 9 -- Chock Creek (520, P9, W49, W50)
o A culvert is acceptable according to the proposed design.
Wildlife crossing areas
o Travis Wilson and Gary Jordan requested elliptical pipes for wildlife passage at the
potential crossing areas 1 and 3 between County Home Road and Fox Road.
o Crossing 1, near Richmond Primary School, can be a smaller pipe with approximate
dimensions of 4 x 5 feet, with extended headwalls, a median junction box to allow light,
and substrate.
o Crossing 3 near Standridge Place is in a higher fill section, and they requested the largest
reasonable size pipe with substrate (10 feet or more) that may allow deer passage. This
could be located in a way to combine drainage with wildlife passage. They requested
consideration of aluminum box culverts if possible.
CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS: This summary is the writer's interpretation of the events,
discussions, and transactions that took place during the meeting. If there are any additions and/or
corrections please inform the writer in writing within seven (7) days.
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