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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20110596 Ver 1_WRC/DMF comments_20100826 Ward, Garcy From:Willis, Thomas C \[tcwillis@ncdot.gov\] Sent:Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:07 AM To:garcy.ward@ncmail.net; Lane, Stephen Subject:FW: Bridge # 44 in Hyde County on SR 1147 Stephen and Garcy, These are the comments from WRC and Marine Fisheries concerning bridge # 44 that I mentioned to you yesterday. If you could forward your comments to me. Thanks, Clay -----Original Message----- From: Hart, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 9:40 AM To: Wilson, Travis W.; Willis, Thomas C; Deaton, Anne Cc: Brittingham, Cathy; Biddlecome, William J SAW; garcy.ward@ncmail.net Subject: RE: Bridge # 44 in Hyde County on SR 1147 Clay, Travis's comments are correct. Allison Creek is a PNA and is critical for the recruitment of estuarine species. Therefore, we request that a longer bridge, stretching from high ground to high ground is used in this instance. If you have any more questions please let me know. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Wilson, Travis W. Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 3:46 PM To: Willis, Thomas C; sara Winslow; Mckenna, Sean Cc: Brittingham, Cathy; Biddlecome, William J SAW; garcy.ward@ncmail.net; Hart, Kevin Subject: RE: Bridge # 34 in Hyde County on SR 1147 Clay, this is Coastal Waters so I will defer to DMF. However, I have coordinated on a few similar bridge to culvert designs in the last year or two. In the case of the two projects located in the coastal plain the systems were not PNA and were significantly smaller in size, allowing for a large arch culvert to span almost the entire water surface while also increasing or maintaining vertical clearance. This system is much larger, even though the current bridge structure is 30 feet, from what I can see on aerial photos it appears the actual creek is approximately 75 feet wide. In this situation I would be more inclined to recommend a longer bridge with causeway removal. -----Original Message----- From: Willis, Thomas C Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:56 AM To: sara Winslow; Wilson, Travis W.; Mckenna, Sean Cc: Brittingham, Cathy; Biddlecome, William J SAW; garcy.ward@ncmail.net Subject: Bridge # 34 in Hyde County on SR 1147 Sarah, Sean and Travis, 1 NCDOT is proposing to replace a single lane wooden bridge on SR 1147 that spans Allison Creek in Hyde County. The bridge currently is a 30' long spanning structure. NCDOT is considering placing a large arch culvert in place of the bridge. I was told the culvert will allow for a hydraulic opening that is equal to the 30' bridge. Allison Creek flows to the Pungo River and is classified as SA, HQW Primary Nursery Area. It is also located in the Tar-Pam buffer basin. The road alignment is oriented north/south, so morning and evening light should pass through the culvert as much or more as the existing bridge. Based on your comments NCDOT will be either pursuing a major permit for the bridge to culvert or designing a bridge structure that would be similar in length to the existing bridge, possibly a little longer. The bridge has coastal marsh on all 4 quadrants surrounding it. I can send some pictures this afternoon. Can you give me comments base on the information I have provided. I have attached a location map. Thanks, Clay Willis NCDOT Environmental Supervisor Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 2