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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
August 31, 2004
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
Mr. John Hennessy
Division of Water Quality/Wetlands
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Craven County, Bridge No. 60
(Alfred Cunningham Bridge), on US 70 Business over the Trent
River, Federal Aid Project BRSTP-0708(4), State Project
No. 8.1172401, TIP No. B-2532
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the subject project
(see attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the related review
procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be
performed and thereby enable us to better implement the project. A scoping meeting for this
project is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 10:30 AM in the Project
Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Conference Room (Room 47U). You may
provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any
questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please call Vincent J Rhea, P. E., Project
Development Engineer, at 733-7844, Ext. 261. Please include the TIP Project Number in all
correspondence and comments.
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Alfred Cunningham Bridge Replacement
New Bern, Craven County
TIP Project No. B-2532
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-070B(4)
State Project No. 8.1172401
- Introductions and Sign-in
- Purpose of Meeting
- Project Overview
History of Project
Existing Conditions
Purpose and Need
Environmental Resources and Project Setting
Start of Study Response Summary
Alternatives to Date
Document Type: EIS or EA
Preliminary Project Costs
Current Right of Way & Letting Schedule
Questions and Answers
- Input from DOT Branches & Division 2
- Input from Other Attendees
- Primary Issues
1. Public Involvement
2. Aesthetics and Historic Architecture
3. Scheduling
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SEP ~ 7 2004
w~TER QU'q~~Ty'SECTION
- Summary/Final Comments

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Alfred Cunningham Bridge Replacement
New Bern, Craven County
TIP Project No. B-2532
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-070B(4)
State Project No. 8.1172401
DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA LIMITS
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The preliminary study area boundaries are generally defined by the Neuse River to the
east, County Line Road to the south, NC 43 to the west and North Glenburnie Road to the
north (see attached figure).
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
2002 AADT: 12,000 vpd
Design Year (2025): Not available
Trucks: Not available
2. Crash Data
For crash rate purposes, the Alfred Cunningham Bridge is classified as atwo-lane
undivided US route. Table 1 shows the comparison of the crash rates for the analyzed
section of the Alfred Cunningham Bridge versus the 2000-2002 statewide crash rates
for a comparable road type and configuration. Crash' data for the Bridge was gathered
for the time period between December 1, 2000 and November 30~', 2003.
As Table 1 shows, the Bridge has a low crash rate. Of the three crashes that occurred,
two involved rear-end collisions while slowing down or stopping and one involved an
angle- crash. Only two crashes actually occurred on the Bridge. The angle crash
occurred at the Howell Road / US 70 Bus. intersection. One crash occurred at night
and all crashes occurred under dry road conditions. There were no fatal crashes.
Table 1: Crash Rate Comparison
Rate Number Crashes per 100 State- Critical
of Million Vehicle Miles wide Rate3
Crashed (MV1VI) Rate2
Total 3 45.66 321.84 444.58
' Crashes occurring from December 1, 2000 through November 30~', 2003 along US 70 Bus. from
South Front Street to Howell Road.
2 2000-2002 Statewide Crash Rate for two-lane undivided urban US routes.
s Based on statewide crash rate (95% confidence interval).

PROJECT SETTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Natural Environmental Issues
• Section 404 jurisdictional areas: Neuse River and Trent River
• Watershed: Neuse River Basin
• 303(d) Streams: The Neuse River is on the 2002 and Draft 2004 303(d)
list. The Trent River is not on the 20021ist of impaired streams but is on
the Draft 2004 Section 303(d) list of impaired streams.
• No wetlands in the area immediately adjacent to the bridge and its
approaches.
• Potential habitat for the protected bald eagle (Threatened), leatherback sea
turtle (Endangered), West Indian Manatee (Endangered) and sensitive
jointvetch (Endangered).
2. Human Environment Issues
• New Bern Historic District
• Potential NR-eligibility of Alfred Cunningham Bridge
• Environmental Justice Considerations (James City)
3. Community Facilities
• Union Point Park -Section 4f
• New Bern Riverfront Convention Center (owned by Craven County)
• Numerous hotels and marinas
• Churches
• New Bern City Hall
• Craven Regional Medical Center
• Craven Regional Airport
COST ESTIMATES
2004-2010 TIP Cost:
Right of Way .............................................. $ 100,000
Construction ............................................... $ 24,600,000
Prior Cost .................................:................ $ 1,000,000
Total Cost ................................................. $ 25,700,000

PROJECT SCHEDULE
Public Workshop
Concurrence Point #1 (Purpose and Need)
Concurrence Point #2 (Identification of Alternatives)
EA/FONSI
Right-of--Way
Construction
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February 2005
June 2005
September 2006
2009
2010

PROJECT SLOPING SHEET
Date 9/01 /04
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning X
Design
TIP # B-2532
Project # 8.1172401
F.A. Project # BRSTP-0706(4)
Division 2
County Craven
Route US 70 Business
Functional Classification Urban US Route
Length 1,763 feet (220 foot swing span, 350 foot northern approach and a 1,190 foot southern
a roach .
Purpose of Project: To correct structural and functional deficiencies of the Alfred Cunningham
Bridge.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major elements of work: The Alfred
Cunningham Bridge is a swing-span bridge with structural approaches from the north and south.
Built in 1955, the bridge has functional and structural deficiencies. Preliminary alternatives
include the following: 1) Remove bridge with no replacement; 2) Replace bridge with a bascule
bridge: 31 Replace bridge with a vertical lift bridge: 41 Rehabilitate existing bridge: 5) Replace
nment as
a plan-nse rixea span
Type of environmental document to be prepared: EA/FONSI
Environmental study schedule: EA ......:......: . 3i~76
FONSI............ 9106
Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other?
Yes No
If yes, by whom and amount: ($) , or (%)
How and when will this be paid?
Type of Access Control: NIA
Type of Roadway: Two-lane
Interchanges Grade Separations Stream Crossings 1
Typical Section of Proposed Roadway: Two-lane
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PROJECT SLOPING SHEET
Traffic: Current (2002)
Design Year (2025)
%Trucks
12,000 vpd
Not available
Not available
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 3R
Design Speed: Not yet determined
Preliminary Resurfacing Design:
Preliminary Pavement Design:
Current Cost Estimate*: To be determined at a later date.
Construction Cost (including engineering and contingencies).... $
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util., and acquisition)......... $
Force Accountltems .................................... $
Preliminary Engineering .................................. $
Total Cost ............................................ $
2004-2010 TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction ...................................... $ 24,600, 000
Right of Way ...................................... $ 100, 000
Prior Years ........................................ $ 1,000, 000
Total Cost ........................................ $ 25,700, 000
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PROJECT SLOPING SHEET
List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or schedule
of project*:
ITEMS REQUIRED O COMMENTS COST
Estimated Costs of Improvements:
Pavement
Widening ....................................... $
Resurfacing ...................................... $
Subgrade Stabilization ............................. $
New Pavement ................................... $
Shoulders: Paved .............................. $
Earth ............................... $
Earthwork and Fine Grading. $
Subsurface Items :...................................... $
Subgrade Stabilization ...........:...................... $
Drainage (List any special items). $
Sub-Drainage .......................................... $
Structures:
Bridge Rehabilitation ........................... $
New Bridge ........................... $
Widen Bridge $
Remove Bridge ........................... $
New Culverts:
Size Length Fill Ht. $
Culvert Extension ............................... $
Retaining Walls:
Type Avg. Ht. Skew $
Noise Walls ..................................... $
Any Other Misc. Structures ....................... $
Concrete Curb 8~ Gutter ............................... $
Concrete Sidewalk .................................... $
Median Cross-overs ................................... $
Fencing: W.W. and/or C.L. ............. $
Erosion Control ...................................... $
Landscape ........................................... $
Lighting. ........................................ $
Traffic Control ....................................... $
Signing: New ................................... $
Upgrading ............................. $
Traffic Signals New ............................. $
Revised .......................... $
RR Signals: New ................................ $
Revised ............................. $
With or Without Arms ................ $
If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement .............. $
Roadside Safety Enhancement .............. $
Realignment for Safety Upgrade............ $
Pavement Markings:
Paint Thermo Markers ........... $
Delineators .......................................... $
Other (Mob./Misc., Clearing/Grubbing and Utilities) ......... $

PROJECT SLOPING SHEET
CONTRACT COST (Subtotal): $
Contingencies ~ Engineering (15%) $
PE Costs ............................. ................. $
Force Account ........................ .................. $
Construction Cost $
Right of Way:
Will Contain within Exist Right of Way: Yes No
Existing Right of Way Width:
New Right of Way Needed: W idth Est. Cost $
Easements: Type Width Est. Cost $
Utilities: $
Right of Way Subtotal: $
Preliminary Engineering $
Total Estimated Cost: (Includes RIW) $
Prepared By: Vincent Rhea, P.E. Date: 09/01/04
The above scoping has been reviewed and approved* by:
INIT. DATE INIT. DATE
Highway Design Board of Tran. Member
Roadway Mgr. Program & Policy
Structure Chief Engineer-Precons
Design Services Chief Engineer-Oper.
Geotechnical Secondary Roads Off.
Hydraulics Construction Branch
Loc. ~ Surveys Roadside Environmental
Photogrammetry Maintenance Branch
Prel. Est. Engr. Bridge Maintenance
Planning 8~ Environ. Statewide Planning
Right of Way Division Engineer
RNV Utilities Bicycle Coordinator
Traffic Engineering Program Development
Project Management FHWA
County Manager Dept. of Cult. Res.
City/Municipality Dept. of EH & NR
Others
scoping Sheets for local officials will be sent to Division Engineer for handling.
Comments or Remarks:
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping, note your proposed
revisions in Comments or Remarks Section and initial and date after comments.
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