Site Inspection 3.8.23 Br 144 Nations Creek - Non-Compliant

Wetland Inspection Report
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20211104
TPB NCDOT - Replace Bridge 144 on SR 1397
(B-6032)Jackson
TPB NCDOT - Replace Bridge 144 on SR 1397 (B-6032)
NC DOT Division 14 - Sylva
3/8/2023
Routine
Site Inspection (DOT)
Version: 1 Status:Issued
Project Type:Replace bridge with bridge
Region:Asheville
Longitude:-83° 18' 50''+35° 24' 09''
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Primary Inspector:Phone:Robert K Mitchell
Facility Compliance Status:Compliant Not Compliant
- NPDES records were not available for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Records need to be available at the site during an
inspection.
- Impervious dike at downstream end needs to be rebuilt.
- Joints in diversion pipe need to be repaired. Live water is entering the work area including areas with uncured
concrete.
- One of the pumps at the downstream end of the work area was set up to pump into the JS downstream of the
impervious dikes.
Program Areas: 401 (includes isolated/non-404)
Question Areas:
Permit (401 WQC)
Inspection Summary:
Site inspection was conducted on March 8, 2023 by Kevin Mitchell with the Asheville Regional Office. Michael
Johnson was present during the inspection. The following are items that need immediate attention:
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20211104
3/8/2023
Blazer, Keith
Site Inspection (DOT)Routine
Permit (401 WQC)Yes No NA NE
Does the impact(s) match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit?
Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly?
Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit?
Box culvert is still under construction. The following items are out of compliance with GC 4135.
1. NPDES records were not available for the previous 2 1/2 weeks.
2. Leaking joints from the diversion pipe were allowing water into the work area including areas with
uncured concrete. Impervious dike at lower end needs to be higher.
3. A hose from one of the pumps was extending into the live stream downstream of the dikes.
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