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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20110596 Ver 1_DWQ comments_20100830 Ward, Garcy From:Ward, Garcy \[garcy.ward@ncdenr.gov\] Sent:Monday, August 30, 2010 2:22 PM To:Lane, Stephen; Willis, Thomas C; garcy.ward@ncmail.net Cc:Biddlecome, William J SAW Subject:RE: Bridge # 44 in Hyde County on SR 1147 Clay, Based on comments from the resource agencies and given this creeks classification as SA;HQW,NSW and its' function as a PNA, DWQ also recommends replacing this bridge with a longer bridge and causeway removal. Thanks - Garcy E-mail correspondence to and form this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. -----Original Message----- From: Lane, Stephen \[mailto:stephen.lane@ncdenr.gov\] Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 10:10 AM To: Willis, Thomas C; garcy.ward@ncmail.net Cc: Brittingham, Cathy Subject: RE: Bridge # 44 in Hyde County on SR 1147 Hi Clay, After having visited the site with you and Garcy last Wednesday, it became very apparent that the existing causeway significantly constricts Allison Creek at the bridge crossing location. Due to the significant constriction of the creek and in consideration of N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and N.C. Wildlife Resource comments requesting removal of some or all of the causeway and replacing the existing bridge with a longer bridge since Allison Creek is a PNA, I would suggest that DOT plan to replace the bridge with a longer bridge with at least some causeway removal. It appears that as much as 20' to 40' of the existing causeway could potentially be removed. DCM could most likely permit the project under a CAMA GP if the bridge is replaced with a longer bridge and the design satisfies the specific conditions of the GP.2300 regulations, however, any plan to replace the bridge with a culvert would require that a major permit be applied for and may not be permittable given the comments from the fisheries resource agencies. Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance. Thanks, Stephen -----Original Message----- From: Willis, Thomas C 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, 1 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, 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 2 NCDOT Environmental Supervisor Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. 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