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Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulatoiy Project Manager
U. S. Army Corps of Engiueers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
Subject: Natiom��ide 3 Permit Application — Modification
Action ID No. 2014-00603
ANTHONY .L TA"fr\
SECRETARI'
NCDWR Project No. 2014-0256
Replace Bcidge No. 207 on SR 1313 over East Fork S�vaunah Creek
Jackson County
WI3S �lemeut No. 17BP.14,R.63 (DWQ Mi�tor Permit I+ee 5240.00)
Dear Ms. Beck�vith:
Tl�e North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposu�g to ceplace tlie subject
bridge. Tlie existiug l2' W s 16.5' L timber bridge needs to Ue replaced due to deterioration and
insufficient widdt. Tlie proposed replace�neut structure w�ill be a 24' W a 35' L x 21" D cored slab
bridge ou a 90 degree skew. Au on-site detour �vill be constructed that �vill utilize a temporaty
biidge upstreaul of tlie existing bridge. A small unnamed h-ibataiS� to East Fork Savannah Creek
currently flo�vs beneath tlie road througli a 24" � 50' corrugated metal pipe. This ciilvert will need
to be relocated and estended 38 linear feet.
NCDOT is proposing to eliminate the temporary detour bridge aud place 1@ 48" x 30' and I a
36" � 35' wiUi au elbow in East P'ork S�vaimah Creek to seive as the tempora�y detour while the
bridge is beiug constructed. This is a value engineering propos�l presented by the contractor to
reduce cost and make the uew bridge easier to consh�uct. It will also iequire less ground dishu�bance
arouud the sheamUTiilcs due to the need for concrete end bents for the teuiporary Mabey type bridge
(see attached proposal from Young and McQueen, Ine.).
I am enclosing a revised PCN impact table aud plan sheet showing the proposed work.
The North Carolina Natural I Ieritage Database was checked for records of tlu•eatened and
eudaugered species. The dalabase lists 53 species fa• Jackson County tl�at have federal status. The
sicklefin redliorse (�l/oxostann sp,2) is a candidate species for listing. Seven species, Carolina
Northem Flying Squirrel (Glat�com��s sabrintrs colortdtts), Iudiana bat (�llyotis sodtdis),
Appal�cl�ian elktoe (fllnsmido�tla ��m�eneli�urn), spruce-fu• moss spider (ll�licrohexirrn mo�7/n�nga),
small whorled pogonia (I,soh•in merleoloitles), swamp piiilc (I�elonias birRcda) and rock guome
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'I'elephone: (S2S) SS6-2141 253 �Vcbster Rwd, Sylra, North Carolina 2377) Fa�: (R28) SSfi--0043

Bridge No. 207 — Jackson County Page 2 Apri127, 2014
lichen (Gy�nnodernra linern•e), are listed as either tlu•eatened or endaugered. "Phe Iudiana bat is
known aily fi•om historical records and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not consider
Jackson County to be ati Tndiana bat county.
The Appalachiau elkroe is the ouly tlu�eatened or endaugered species that l�as records withiii a tive
�nile radius of the proiect. These records are within tlie TuckTSegee River, which is desiguated as
critical habitat foi the Appalachiau elktoe. Thc closest recoi•d for the Appalachian elktoe is
appioximatel}� 7.6 miles dowustream of tlie project iu tlie Tuckasegee River. Tlie sicklefin redhorse,
a candidate species, is also fotmd in the Tuckasegee River withiu a five mile radius of the project.
ETSt Foik Savannah Creek is not characteristic of habitat for tlie App�lachian elktoe or tlie sickletin
redhorse.
Tlie Carolina northern flying squirrel, tlie rock gnome lichen, and spruee-fir moss spider are species
tl�at reqiiire relatively high elevation habitats. Tlie elevation at tlie site is Tpproaimately 2780,
wliich e]iminates the potential for tiie Carolina northern flying squirrel and the spruce-fir moss
spider aud significantly reduces the potential for Uie rock ��oiue ]icheil. Although the rock guome
lichen typically occurs at high elevations, it can occur at lo�ver elevations �vhere tl�ere are suitable
habitat conditions.
The rock guome lichen is limited primarily to vertical rock faces wl�ere seepage water from forest
soils above flo�vs only at veiy �vet periods. It appears the species needs a moderate amount of liglit
but cannot tolerate intense solar eYposure. The species appears to be restricted to arcas of high
lminidity, either at high elevations, �vhere it is Yrequentlp batlied in fog, or in deep gorges at lower
elevations. There was no veitical rock substrate observed in the area to be affected.
17�e lerrestri�l habitat at the project site has been disturbed due to single family iesideuces, State
Roads, private drive�vays and die bridge. The project was checked for poteutial habitat for listed
species ou July I, 2013. No staining or guauo �vas observed of� tlie bridge structai'e aud liabitat did
not appear to be suitable for sinall whorled pogonia. Additionally, wetland habitat required by tlie
s���amp piiilc is also lacking at the site.
The project is limited in scope; therefore, tlte potential to affect downstceam habitat is miuimal.
�i•osion and sedimentation control measures �vill be implemented to fiirtlter miuimize the potential
to adversel}� affect downstream aquatic habitat. No tlu•eatened or endangered species were observed
dm�ing the field scopiug process and habitat appeais to be lacking at tlie project site. For tliese
re�sons and those discussed above, we recommeud a"uo effcet" determination for tlu�eatened and
endaugered species.
This project �vas review�ed by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit iu 2012 for potential affects to
historic architecture and archacology. The project was surveyed for both historic arcl�itecture and
archaeologp. Based on the surveys it �vas determined there would be no effect on tlie respective
resources (see attached SHPO forms).
NCDOT best ivanagemeut practices ��vill be used to uii�iimize and conh�ol erosion and sedimentation
on tliis project. The construetion foreivan will review all erosion control measures daily to ensw•e

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erosion and sedimentation arc being controlled effectivel}�. If tlie devices are not fiulctioniug as
intended, they will be replaced iinmediately witli better devices.
Impacts to Waters of tLe United States
East Fork Savannah Creek (DWQ Class: C, Tr) is shown on the USGS topographic m�p as a
perennial stream. The chamiel is well deti��ed with a substrate of boulders, cobblc, gravel and sand
is approsimately 10 feet in width. Tl�e stream has sufficient flo�v to support rainbow trout aud other
aquatic life. East Pork Savuwah Creek flows appro�iuiately 2.8 miles to Savaimah Creek which
then flows appro�imately 4.7 iniles to the Tuckasegee River. The 'l�uckasegee River ineets tlie
definitio�i of a TraditiouTl Navigable Water. For tliese reasais, �ve Uelieve East Fork Savannali
Creek and the uiwamed tributary �re Relatively Permanent Waters and are ander the jurisdiction of
the U.S. Army Cotps of Engi�ieers. In order to coustruet the project, it ���ill be necessa�y to impact
waters of tlie United States in the Little I'eimessee River Basin (HUC 06010203). Specilically,
NCDOT is re�iiesting to repl�ce Bridge No. 207 in Jackson Couuty. Listed below is a summary of
the proposed impacts.
Site No. �xisting Cm�ditim� Proposed Couditiou Net
Im �acts
Site 1 12' W x 16.5' Zq� W � 35' L Cored Slab Bridge 0
Timber Bridge
Site IA Fiee Flowiiig SUeam Lupervious Dike and Plow Diversion 55'
TimUer End Bents and Remove Tintber L�nd Bents, E�cavate Road
Site 1B Ro�cl Pill Pill, aud Plaee Riprap Baiilc Stabilization 30'
Site 2 24" x 50' CMP 24" x 88' CMP Sliglitly Realigned 38'
Site 2A Free Flowing Stream Impervious Dike aud Plow Diversion 90'
Site 3 Pree Flo�ving Strelm Temporar}' 48" z 30' CMY 30�
Site 3A Free Flo��'ing Stre�m Imper��ious Dike and Flo�a� Di��ersion 75'
Site d Free Flo�ving Stream Temporary 36" x 3S CN1P ��'/elbo�v 35'
Site 4A Free Flo���ing Stream Iuipervious Dike and Flo�� Dirersion 7��
Total Permanent Streant Lupact for Culvei•t �itcnsion 38'
Total Perm�nent Stre:��u Lnpact far Ripi•ap Bank Stabilization 30'
Total Tempor��ry� Stream Impact for Temparail� Cul��erts 65'
Total Tempm�a�y Stream Impact for Impei��ious llike and P'low Diversion 29i'

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Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed
�vitli tl�e construction project modification outlined above. By copy of this letter, I am �skiug Ms.
Marla ChamUers, Western NCDOT Revie��� Coordivator, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Coumiission (NCWRC) to eomment directl}' to you concerning tlic 404 Nationwide Perinit request.
I am also reqaesting antliorization uuder Section 401 of the Clea�i Water Act fi�om tlie Noi�tli
Carolina Departmeiit of Enviromnent and Natural Resoiirces (DENR), Divisiou of Water
Resources (DWR). L� �ddition, I aui asking Ms. Chauibers aiid Mr. Ben DeWit, Roadside
Enviromuental Field Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to conuneut directly to tne concerning this
pennit request.
If you l�ave any questions or need additional iufomiation, please contact me at [phone] or
Mr. Josh De}�ton, PE, at [phone]. Your e�rly review aud consideration will be greatly
appreciated.
Siucerely,
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Mark S. Davis
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Division 14 Envirountental Program Supervisor
Enclosures
ca Ms. Amy Chapman, Division of Water Resources — DENR, Raleigll
Ms. ICristi Lyun Carpenter, Division of Water Resources—DENR, Raleigh
Mr. Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Resources — DENR, Asheville
Mr. Jason Mays, Biologist, US Fisl� and Wildlife Service, Aslieville
NIs. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, NCWRC, Albemarle
Mr. Josh Deyton, PE, Division 14 Bridge Management Engineer, NCDOT, B�yson Cit}�
Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT

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2. Wetland Impacts
If lhere are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complele lhis question for each wetland area irnpacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
WeUand impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetlanQ Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora T
W1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Yes ❑ Corps N/A
❑ No ❑ DWQ
WZ � P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Tot�l �Vetlnnd Impacts N/A
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent slream impacts (incluQing temporary impacts) proposed on the site, ihen complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3 a. 3 b. 3c. 3d. 3 e. 3f. 3 g.
Slream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermiltent DWQ — non-404, W�dlh pinear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feel)
S1 � P � T Bridge East Fork � PER � Corps 10 0
Replacernent Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S1A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion East Fork � PER � Corps �0 55
(BriQge Removal) Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S1B � P❑ T Slope & Riprap East Fork � PER � Corps �0 30
Bank Stabilization Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S2 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to East Fork � PER � Corps 2 3$
Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S2A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion UT to East Fork � PER � Corps z 90
(Culvert) Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S3 ❑ P� T Temporary East Fork � PER � Corps �Q 30
Culvert Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S3A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion East Fork � PER � Corps 10 75
(Culvert) Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S4 ❑ P� T Temporary UT to East Fork � PER � Corps 6 35
Culvert Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S4A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion UT to East Fork � PER � Corps 6 75
(Culvert) Savannah Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
3h. Totnl Permnnent Sh�e�m and Tributary hupacfs —Culvert Eitensimi 38'
Totnl Permanent Stream Impnct—Rip Rap I3an1<Stnbilizntion 30'
Total'I'empornr} Shenm Impact—Tempm•ary Detow•Pipes 65'
Total Tempornr}� Sh•cam Impact — Imper�'ious Dil:e & f7ow Dirersiou 295'
3i. Comments:
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