Erosion issue on R-2915C

Baker, Caroline D
From: Hining, Kevin J
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 11:08 AM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Subject: Erosion issue on R-2915C
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Hey Dave,
Following up my last email with some more specifics about an erosion issue/gully that we noticed this fall on HWY 221,
within the C section right at Stat 303 Lt (across from Windy Hill Rd:
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Seems like these issues always occur in-between plansheets.... so I've cut and pasted the ends of the two sheets to show
the location below (main issue is within red circle).
Todd Hiatt found the issue this fall. It's hard to fathom/explain, but basically, a large void has formed beside the road
and material has washed down the hill side, filling a ditchline, which eventually leads to a UT of Old Fields Creek (this is
the site by the house with an above ground swimming pool, that you might remember).
We placed wattles in the ditch line near the creek last year, and plan to go back out early next week to clean the existing
wattles, add some additional wattles (we noticed the existing wattles were started to get full), and likely put in some silt
fence and SDO around the UT. This is honestly just a band -aid, as we will need heavy equipment to really fix the
problem. Since the project is still under contract, we are working with V&G (who built the C section) to have them fix
the issue. It will probably be 3-4 more weeks till we start, but by then, maybe we will have some warmer/drier weather

(or being March, it might decide to finally snow a 1'...). We shouldn't have to do any work by the creek, as the actual
issue is up high on the slope, closer to the road shoulder.
I haven't noticed any accumulated sediment in the stream, so we have not needed to do a pickup, but I'm sure some
sediment is probably lost during heavy rain events. Hoping we are containing most of it, and will continue to monitor
it. Just wanted to let you know in case you get a call.
Thanks and Happy Friday!
Kevi n
Kevin Hining
Division 11 Environmental Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Transportation
828-386-7202 cell
kihining ncdot.gov
801 Statesville Rd.
PO Box 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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