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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150769 Ver 1_Application_20150731Corps Submittal Cover Sheet Please provide the follo���ing info: 1. Project Name: Replace Bridge No. 372 ou SR 1346 (Wl�ite Oak Roacl) over Stevens Creek 2. Name of Property Owner/ApplicauL•_Nortli Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 3. Namc of Consullaut/Agent: N/A _ 'Agent aWhorization needs to be attached. 4. Related/Pi•evious Action ID nuntber(s): Site Address: 5. Subdivision Name: 6. City: 7. County: 8. Lat: 35.66151 1 N Long: _-83.026156 W (Decimal Degrecs Plense) 9. Quadrangle N�me: _Cove Creek Gat> (35083-F1-"fF-024) 10. R�ater��vTy: _Stevens Creek (DWR Class: C) I 1. W�tershed: French Bro1d Rivei• (HCU: 060 1 0 1 061 12. Requested Action: X Natioinvide Permit # 14 Gencral Permit # Jurisdiction�l Determinatiai Request Pre-Application Request The (ollowing information ���ill be compleled b�� Corps office: AID: Prepare Tile Polder Assign nuniber in OItM Begiu Date Aiithorization: Section 10 Sectio�i 404 Project Deseription/ Nature of Activity/ Projecl Purpose: Site/Waters Name: Key���ords: PA�r MCCizoitY GUVEIi.\U2 �: n��W �''�a �_i.,..� a�� � f:.� _-�� �° 1�� STATE OF NORTFI CAROLINA DEPARI`MENT OF TRANSPORTATION July 31, 2015 Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDO'1' Regulatory Project Mauager U. S. Army Corps of Engi��eei's 151 Yatton Avenue, Room 203 Asheville, NC 28A01-2714 Snbject: Natiom��ide 14 Permit Application N�c��oi„as 1. Tt;nm�vso�� SECaEr,�av Replaee Biidge No. 372 on SR 1346 (White Oak Road) over Stevens Creek Ha}�a�ood County St:ite Project No. 17BP.14.R.128 (DWQ Mium• Periuit Pee �240.00) Dear Ms. Beck�a�itl�: Tl�e Nortli Caroliva Department of Trausporlation (NCDOT) is proposing to replace the sl�bject brid�e. The e�isting timber bridge needs to be replaced due to detcrioration and iusufficient widtl�. The proposed replacement structure will be a 16'2" W � 5' I' H x 60'3" L alumu�um bos culvert ��vitli ��otclied sills aud bafiles added to promote bedload relention and tish passage. The culeert ��vill be stage constrncted �vitti the do���nstreTm section of cuh�ert built tirst to serve as the on-site detour �vhile the old bridge is removed and the upstream culvert sectiou is coinpleted. Enclosed are a PCN application, Rapauos Jutisdietional Form, Divisio�� of Mitigation Seivices Acceptance Letter, plan sheets sho�ving the proposed work, a USGS quad map, photograpl�s, and otlier pertinent project information. 'I'he Nortl� Caroliva Natural Heritage Program database was checked for records of tlueatened and endangered species. There are 51 species listed for H1y���ood County that liave federal st�tus. The bog turtle (Gl��lenrys muhlenbergir) is listed as threateued dae to suuilariry of appearance to tl�e Iisted �iortl�ern bog turtle. Bald eagle (Haliaeel�is leucocephalus) is listed uuder ihe Bald and Golden Gagle P�rotection Act (I IGPA). Nine species, Carolina nort�ern flying squirrel (Glnuconrys snbrinus color�dus), gray b�t (1t�Iyoli,s grisescens), indiana bat (NI7�olis sodnli�), Appalachian elktoe (Alns�nidnnia r�ri�eitelim�n), spruce-fir moss spider (�ldrerohextn•n inoi�/ii�agn), small �vl�orled pogonia (Isoh•ia nredeo7oirles), spreading avens (Get�nt radinitm�), rock gnome lichen ((%��ntrtodermr� linem•e), and nortl�ern loug-eared bat (il�L��olis seylenii•ionnlis, NLEB) are luio�vn fi•om cuireiit records and are listed as either threatened or endaugered. According to the USFWS, IIa}�wood Con��ty is-i�ow coi�sidered occupied sumuier ratige for IndiT��a bats aud NLEB. P'oudeeuth Division 011ice "1'elephone: (R28) SN6-214I 253 \Vebster RouJ. Sylva. North Cuolinu 23779 Pas: (323) 53G-4043 Y�gc 2 Appalachian elktoe �re Pouud iu some �vell-oxygenated streams witli moderate to f�st flo��viug �vater and stable, iuiaed snbsh��tes of silt, sa�ici, gravel, and/or cobble. Streams that support this nwssel are typically much larger than Stevens Creek. The onl}� records in HTyG��ood County are from the Pigeon River, aiid the east a�id �vest forks, tliere are tio records iiom any lribataries to tliese riveis. Aiid, the ne�iest iecords to the bridge site are over 21 miles upsh�eaui of the confluence of Stevens Creel: ��vith Wateiville Lake (Pigeon River). Witl� rare e�ception, gray bats roost in caves year-round. This project ouly iuvolves a small bridge replacemeut, so consiruelion worl< will not extend far from the e�istiug riglit-of-wa�� into areas �vl�ere caves could occur. Tliere Tre no e�ves or mines visible near tlie biidge and, accordiiig to USGS d�t�, the neaiest undergronnd mine is over LS miles a��vay. Therefore, gea�� bats �vill not be affected b3� the project. Iudiau� bats aud NLEB ���inter in caves or mines �aith stable, but not freezing cold lemperatures. Iu summer, tliey geneially ioost onder the loose barl: of trees, eitlier dead witli pecling bTrk oi cavities, or live trees with shaggy bark sueh as �vhite oak, maples, sycamore and hickories. Tl�ere is a blacl< ��valnut and a fe��� other saplings tliat ����ill need to be cut for the projeet, but tliey lack peeliiig or shaggy b�ck. Regaiclless, these trees ��vill be removed fi�om October 15 to April 15 (winter cleacing) �vhen bats should not be roosting in �irea trees. Also, we conducted a sarvey of the bridge on June 1, 2015 and did not see roosting bats or any evidencc of bat usage (i.e. staining or guano). Small whorled pagonia generally occurs in open, dry, deciduous �voods with acid soil, tltough l�abitats c�u iuclucte slopes along streams and mesic forest with white pine and rhododendron. Laud ase adjaceut to tl�e bridge consists of maintained road slioulders, a utility rigltt-ol=��vay, driveways, a garden and fields and, to the southeast, a �vooded road shoulder slope. Vegetation oii tlie cut-slope appears too dense for this plant, and regardless, this area should not be distncbed for consh'tiction. Overall, habitat for small wl�orled pagonia appears lacking in the aYfected project area. And, tlie uearest record ior this plant is over 10 miles from the project. The Carolina northern flying squirrel, rock gnome lichen, spruce-fir moss spider and spreadiug avens are fouud in spruce-tir Yorests and other isolated high elevation locations in ��vestern North Carolina. Ho�vever, rock guome liel�en is au exceptiai because it eau occasionally be found at lower elevations in deep river gorges witl� high humidity or on some vertical rock faees tl�at are periodically ���et. The bridge site has au elevatiou of 2,520 feet aud lacks vertical rock faces and other habitat condilions required by these species. Tl�e project is limited in scope. Erosion �ud sedimci�tatiai control measures will be implemented to minimize ach�erse ei�fects of the ���ork on aqiiatic l��bitats. Il�bitTts for listed specics appear lacking �t thc project site aud noue of tliese species ���ere observed during field visits. For these reasons aud those discussed above, �ve recommenc( that a determination of "uo esfect" on listed species apply to this project. This project was reviewed by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit in 2013 aud it was deteriuined tliTt iio historic structures or archeological resources wotild be affected by the bridge project (see attaclied fonns). Page 3 NCDOT best mauagement practices �vill be used to minimize �ud control sedimentation �ud erosion on this projecL The consu�uctiou foreman will review all erosion conUol measures dail}� to ensure sedimentation and erosion coutrols are being effectivel}� coutrolled. If the devices are not functioniug as iutended, they will be replaced iuunediately ���ith better c(evices. Lnpacts to Wate�s of tlic United States Stevens Creel< (DWQ Class: C) is sho�a�u on the USGS topographic inap as a perennial stre�m. The channel is well deliuecl willi a substrate oC sand, gravel, and rock and is appro�imately 8 feet in ���idHi. 'fhc stream has sufticient flow to support fish aud otl�cr Tquatic life. Stcvens Creek flows to the Pigeon River. The Pigeon River nieets the detinition of a Traditional Navigable W�ter (TNW). For these reasons, we believe Stevens Creek is a Relatively Permanent Water (RPW) aud is auder tl�e jnrisdiction of the U.S. Arm}� Corps of Engineers. Iu order to coi�struet the project, it ��vill be necessary to iiupact ��vaters of the Uuited Slales in lhe Prench Broad River BTSin (CU 06010106). Specitically, NCDOT is requesting to replace Bridge No. 372 witl� an alt�minum box culvert. T isted below is a summary of the proposed impacts. Net Site No. T�isting Conclition Proposed Condition I�upacts fcet 16'2"Ws5'I"H�61'L 1 Timber Bridge Aluinivam Bo� Culvert �vitli 61 Heacl�val Is lA Frec Flo��ving Stream ��»l�ervioas Dike and Flow 150 Diversion Frec Flo���iug Stream Ch�unel Relocation � 40 Liue�r Feet (Culvei't Outlet) 52 52 Linear Peet 3 Pree Flowing Streaui Rip Rap Bank Stabilization aud s� Ploodplain Benches Tot�l Permanent Stre�m and Tribut��y Lupacts for Cuh�e�•t 61' Total Tempoi•a�y Sh�eaui I�upncts for Impei��ious Dilce aud F'lo�v Diversion 150' Tot�l Permanent Strenm �nd Tributnry Impact fm� Cl��unel Reloc�tion 52' Tot�l Pcrmaucnt I�npact fm• Banlc StabilizTtimi nud F'loodplain 13cucl�cs 87' Permits Reqnested NCDOT is hereby requesting authorizatio�i under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed ���itl� tlie construction project outlined above. By capy of tl�is letter, I am �sking Ms. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, of the Norlh Carolina Wildlile Resources Page 4 Commission (NCWRC) to coiumei�t directly to }�ou concerning lhe 404 N�tiott��vide Pertuit requcst. I am also requestiug aulhorizalion uu<ler Section 401 of the Clean ti�ater Act from the North Carolina Deparhnent of En��ironment and Natural Resources (DENIZ), Divisiou of Watei• Resonrces (DVdR). In addition, I am asking Ms. Cl�aiubers and Mr. Ben DeVJit, TI, Roadside Tnviroivnental Field Operations Eugineer (NCDOT), to commcnt directl}� to me coi�cerning this periuit request. If you have an}� qnestions or need additioual information, please contact Mr. ,Tosh Deyton at (828) 485-2131 or me �t (823) SS6-214L Yonr earl}� review and consideration will be greatly appreci�ted. Sincerel��, �.���-'� Mark S. Davis ��r-��, :�a . , Division 14 �iiviromnental Supervisor Enclosures cc: Ms. Ainy Chapman, Division of Water Resources — DENR, Raleigh Ms. Kristi Carpenter, Divisioii of Watei' Resources—DI:NR, Raleigl� Mr. Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Resources — llENR, Asl�eville Mr. Jason n9ays, Biologist, US Fish &Wildlife Se�l�ice, Asheaille Ms. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, NCWRC, Albemarle Mr. Josh De}�ton, PE, Division 14 Bridge Mauagement Engineer, NCDOT, Br}�son City Mr. Ben DeWit, �I, Roadside Enviroiw�eutal Field Operations �ngineer, NCDOT I I i���i � o��F V 1 ATE9QG � T o�< Office Use Only: Corps aclion ID no. DWQ project no. Forrn Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processin� 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought irom the Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ Seclion 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: N/A or General Permit (GP) number: 31 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? � Yes ❑No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): � 401 Water Qualily Certificalion — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdicfional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Qualily Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For lhe record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit: because written approval is not required? Certification: ❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigalion � Yes ❑ No of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee prograrn. (NC Division of Mitigation Services) 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenly coastal counlies. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No below. 1 h. Is lhe project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmenlal Concem (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No 2. Project Information 2a. Narne of project: Replace Bridge No. 372 on SR 1346 (White Oak Road) over Stevens Creek 2b. County: Haywood 2c. Nearest municipality / town: White Oak Communily near Maggie Valley 2d. Subdivision narne: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State 17BP.14.R.128 (Design Build Contract) Project No: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation 3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Mark S. Davis, Division 14 Environrnental Supervisor applicable): 3d. Street address: 253 Webster Rd. 3e. City, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779 3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141 3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4043 3h. Email address: markdavis,�a ncdot.qov Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: N/A 4c. Business name N/A (if applicable): 4d. Street address: N/A 4e. City, state, zip: N/A �if. Telephone no.: N/A 4g. Fax no.: N/A 4h. Email address: N/A 5. AyenUConsultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: N/A 5b. Business name N/A (if applicable): 5a SUeet address: N/A 5d. City, state, zip: N/A 5e. Telephone no.: N/A 5f. Fax no.: N/A 5g. Email address: N/A Page 2 of 11 �. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1 a. Properiy identificalion no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latilude: 35.661511 Longilude: -83.02616 1 c. Property size: N/A acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Stevens Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water. C 2c. River basin: French [3road River Basin (HUC 06010106) 3. Project Descrip4ion 3a. Describe lhe existing conditions on lhe site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Landscape is primarily agricultural and rural residenlial with some foresled areas. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all exisling wetlands on lhe property: N/A 3a List the total estimated linear feet of all existing slreams (intermiltent and perennial) on the properiy: N/A 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project: To replace the existing substandard timber bridge with a 16' 2" W x 5' 1" H x 60' 3" L single barrel aluminum box culvert with headwalls on existing location. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including lhe type of eyuipment to be used: The culvert will be phased consUucted to lhe downsfream side of the old bridge in order to maintain traffic on this dead end road during construction. Erosion and sedimentalion measures will be installed. Flalf of lhe new culvert will be phased constructed downstream of the existing bridge location. Once complete, traffic will be placed on part of the new culvert and the old bridge will be removed. The new box culvert will lhen be completed. Track hoes, dump Vucks, bulldozers, paving equipment, water puinps, sandbags, diversion pipe and various hand tools will be used to accomplish the work. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional weUand or stream determinations by lhe Corps or State been requested or obtained for lhis property / project (including all prior phases) in lhe past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown Comments: N/A 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional detennination, what rype of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated lhe jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A Name (if known): N/A Olher: N/A 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisQictional determinations or State determinations and atlach documentation. N/A 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been reyuested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown ihis project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help fle" instructions. Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is lhis a phased project? ❑ Yes � No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 4 of 11 C. Proposed Imnacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all lhat apply): ❑ Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wellanci iinpacls proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres) l'em orar T W1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Yes ❑ Corps N/A ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 � 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. Total wetlancl impacts N/A 2h. Comments: N/A 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermiltent stream impacts (including temporary iinpacts) proposed on the site, then cornplete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3 a. 3 b. 3 c. 3d. 3 e. 3f. 3g. Slream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intennitfent DWQ — non-404, �.`�idth (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 � P❑ T CulveR Installation Stevens Creek � PER � Corps 5 61 ❑ INT � DWQ S1A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion Stevens Creek � PER � Corps 5 150 ❑ INT � DWQ S2 ❑ P� T Channel Relocation Stevens Creek � PER � Corps 5 52 (Culvert Outlet) ❑ INT � DWQ S3 � P❑ T Bank Stabilization Stevens Creek � PER � Corps 5 $� ❑ INT � DWQ S4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Tot:il Permanent Sh�e�m and Tributar}' Impacts Pm• Culvert 61' Totnl Permanent Sh•e�m and Tributnr�- Impacfs fm• Channel Relocation 52' Total Perm�nent Shram nnd Tributnry Impncts fm• Rip Rap f3;inl< Stabilizatia� and Tloodplaiu 6cnches 87' Totnl Temporary Strenm Impacts for Impervious Dil<es nnd P'low Dicersions 150' 3i. Comments: rage o or i i PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, soimds, ihe Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of lhe U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Walerbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Tem orar T 01 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A N/A N/A 02 ❑P❑T 03 ❑P❑T 04 ❑P❑T 4f. Total open water impacts N/A 4g. Comments: N/A 5. Pond or Lake Construction If ond or lake construclion ro osed, then com lete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres) number pond Floode d Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavaled Flooded P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P2 Sf. Total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5g. Cornments: N/A 5h. Is a darn high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: N/A 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A 5k. Method of construction: N/A 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If an impacls require mitigation, lhen ou MUST fill out Section D of this fonn. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ 7ar-Pamlico ❑ Olher: Project is in which protected basin? N/A ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Bufferimpact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Tem ora (T im act re uired? B1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Nos N/A N/A 82 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 63 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts N/A N/A 6i. Comments: N/A Page 6 of 11 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minirnize the proposed impacts in designing project. The alurninum box culvert was designed lo meet the hydraulic needs of the site. The culvert will be on a 5.75% grade and will be buried 1-foot into the strearn substrate. Five (5) notched sills and baffles will be placed in the structure to reduce velocity and mainlain ayuatic life passage during periods of low flow (see plan sheets). 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. All instream work will be perforined in a dry work area using an impervious <iike and cliversion to divert the water arounci lhe project site. Appropriate E3MPs according to the approved erosion and sedimentation conUol plan will be installed on the project prior to culvert inslallation. 2. Compensatory Mitiyation for Impacts to Wa[ers of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for �Yes ❑ No impacts lo Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the Slale? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ �Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigalion option will be used for this project? � Payment to in-lieu fee program (NCDMS) ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A 3b. Credits Purchased (altach receipl and letter) Type N/A Quanlity N/A 3c. Coinmenls: 4. Complete if Makin� a Payment to In-lieu Fee Proc�ram 4a. Approval lelter from in-lieu fee program is aitached. � Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 61 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool � cold 4d. Buffer mitigalion requested (DWQ only): N/A syuare feel 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation reyuested: N/A acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland miligation requested: N/A acres 4h. Comments: N/A 5. Complete if Usin� a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a descriplion of the proposed mitigalion plan. N/A Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitiyation (State Reyulated Riparian Buffer Rides) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project residt in an impact within a nrotec[ed riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, lhen idenlify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires miligation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 N/A N/A 3(2 for Catawba) N/A Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: N/A 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). N/A 6h. Comments: N/A Page 8 of 11 E. Storrnwater Manayement and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan inGuded? If no, explain why. Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is lhe overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A 2b. Does lhis project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No 2c. If lhis project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If this project DOES reyuire a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narralive description of ihe plan: Project is covered by NCDOT Individual NPDES Permil No. NCS000250. ❑ Certified Local Governrnent 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of ihe Stormwater Managemenl Plan? ❑ DWQ Stonnwater Program � DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local govemmenCs jurisdiction is lhis projecl? N/A ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally-implementeQ stonnwater manageinent programs ❑ NSW apply (check all lhat apply): ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Olher: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state-irnplemented stormwater inanagement programs apply � ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Managemenl Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does lhe Stormwater Management Plan meet lhe appropriate requirements? � Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submitlal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � Yes ❑ No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to lhe above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to lhe requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No (North Carolina) Environmenlal Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by ihe State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA fnal approval letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Commenls: N/A 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ WeUand Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2FI .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A 3. CumiUative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on pasl and reasonably anticipaled future impacts) result in � yes � No additional development, which could impacl nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance wilh the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. This is a rural secondary road The bridge is being upgraded to standard load limits and widlh to improve safety for the traveling publia The bridge (culvert) upgrade is not anticipated to have any significant impact on future development. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Reyuirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ullimate Uealment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewaler generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. N/A 5. Endanyered Species and Desic�nated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this projecl occur in or near an area with federally protected species or yes habitat? � ❑ No 5b. Have you checked wilh the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. � Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to Qetermine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? North Carolina NaWral Herilage Database and site specific siweys conducted during the bridge scoping process. Page 10 of 11 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your sile would impact Essential Fish Habitat? N/A—There are no marine or estuarine communilies within lhe Blue Ridge Physiographic Province. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Reyuirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal govermnents have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No status (e.y., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources Qid you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? The bridge projecl was reviewed by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit in 2013 and there will be "no effecC' on historic architechue or archaeological resources. These findings have been approved by the State Hislorical Preservation Office (ShIPO) through MOA with NCDOT (see attached forms). 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes � No Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA reyuirements: FEMA requirements were taken into consideration by lhe NCDOT Hydraulics Unit during lhe design of the bridge (see attached Hydraulic Report in lhe plan sheets) 8a What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain delermination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program Mark S. Davis � Division 14 Cnvironmental Supervisor � ��,� �� � �-,3 /� L j ApplicanUAgenYs Signature Date AppliCarlVAgenPs Pfinted N8m@ (AgenCs signalure is valid only if an authorization le�ler from lhe applicant is provided.) 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Davis NCDOT Division 14 Eovironmental Supervisor North Carolu�a Department of Transportalion 2531Vebster Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Dear Mr. DTVis: Subjece Miligatio�� Acceptance Letter. Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary RECEIVE� JUL 3 0 2015 �DIVISION 14 Division I4 Yroject, Replace Bridge 372 at SR 1346 (White Oak Road) over Stevens Creek, Haywood County; NBS Elentenl 17BP.l4.R.128 / DB14A-430372 Tlie purpose of this Ietter is to uotify you thal the Division of Mitigation Services (DT9S) will provide the compeus�tory stream mitigation Cor the subject projecL Based ou the infomiation received on July 28, 2015, tlie impnets are located in CU 06010106 of the Frencl� IIroad River basin in tlie Southeru Mow�tains (SM) Eco-Region, and are as follows: Frcuch Broad 06010106 SRi Cold 61.0 Stream Cool Weflands �Vami Ripanan Non- Coas�al Bufter Zone 1 q. Ft.) Zone 2 This impact and associated mitig�tion need were under projec[ed by tlie NCDOT in the 2015 unpact dala. DMS will commit to implemeut sufticie�t compeusatory stream mitig�tion credits to offset U�e impacis associated wilh tlils project as delem�ined by ihe regulatory ege��cies using the delivery timeline listed in Section F3.c.iii of the In-Lieu Fee Instmment dated July 28, 2010. if the above referenced irvp�ct amomNs are revised, then tl�is mitigatiou acceptance le[�er will no longer be valid and T new mitigation acceptance letter will be required &om DMS. If you have any questions or need additional informelion, please contact Ms. Belh Harnion at 919-707- 8420. Sincerely, �' ��V `` Jam �B). Sta�Fll Asset Management Supervisor ec: Ms. Lori Beckwith, USACC — Asheville Regulatory Field Office Mc Josl� Dey[on, P.E., NCDOT— Division 14 Bridge Mainteuance Engi��eer Ms. Linda Fitzpa(rick, NCDOT — PDEA File: SR 1346 — Bridge 372 — Division 14 to52 ka'�1 Se�ryice Center, Ra'.eigh, Hcr�n C2ro:in2 2709&7652 Pno�e. 919-707�97611nfemel http�,//por�al.ncdenr.org/n�eb,�eep An Equ� OpportunFy 1 P.�irmYYe Ptfon Emp!oyer-l.�ak in � b/ recycled �r APPROVCD JURISDICTIONAL Df,TERDIINATION POR�i U.S. Army Corps o( Engineers This torm should be completed by follo�rine thc instnictions pro�•ided in Section IV of thc JD Porm Instruc�ion�il Guidcbook. SECTION L• 6ACI<GROUND INtORDIATION A. IiEPOR'f COAIPLI:TION DATE FOR APPROVEU JUIi1SUICTIONAL DETG[2DIINA'I'10\ (JD): B. DISTRICT ORFICC, fILC NA�IE, AND NUDIDER: C. PROJECT LOCATION AND 6ACI<GROUND INFORDIATION: Bridge No. 372 on S2 13d6 over S�e��ens Creck Stnte: �C County/parish/borough: I lay�cood City: AA'hite Oak Communit�° ncar �4negie Valley Ccntcr coordinntes o� site (IaUlong in degree decimnl format): Lnt. 35.6615I I N, Long. -83.02GU6 R'. Universol Trnnsaerse b[ereatoe Name of neares� �ca�erbody: Steaens Creek (Class C) Name of nearest'fraAitional Na��igable \Vater (TIVIV) lnto �rhich the nqiurtie resource Oo�rs: Pieeon Riecr (Prench Broad River Basin) Neme of �vatershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC): 0601010b0303 � Check if mnp/diagrom ol revie�v area and/or potential jurisdictionnl nreas is/are aeuilable upon request. ❑ Check if o�her sites (e.g.. oflsite mitiga(ion si�es. disposal sites, elc... ) are associnted ���ith �his action nnd nre. recorded on a ditl�crau JD (orm. D. R6A'IC\5' P�RFORVIED f'OR SITC EVAL.UATION (CHCCK ALL THA'T APPLI'): � Oflice (Desk) Detcrminntion. Date: 7-23-IS � Cicld Deteimination. Uate(s): 9-10-13 SCCTION 11: SUDIDIARI' OR FINDINGS A. RIIA SCCTION f0 DETEI2DIWA"PION OP JURISDICTIO�. There ,Are nu "um�ignble irn�ers oJ t/re CLS." �vithin Rivers and Harbors Act (RIiA) jurisdic�ion (as defined by 33 CCR part 329) in the rcvicw arca [Rer�nire�IJ ❑ 1Va�crs subjeet to the ebh and Flow of the tide. ❑\Yaters nre przsently used, or have been used in the pas-t, or may bz susecptible for use to Vanspoh interstate� or toreign commerce. Gsplain: B. CR'A SECTION 404 DCTER�IINATION O� JU2ISDICTIOY. There Are "irn�ers o) the US." �viihin Cleun 1Vn�u Act (C\VA) jurisdic[ion (as defined 6r 33 CFR pnrt 328) in the revie�c arex. �2equiredJ I. �Vnters of the U.S. n. Indicnfe presence of waters of U.S. in revie�r area (check nll thnt npply): � ❑ 1NVVs. includine territorial seas ❑ Wetlantls aci,lncent to TNVVs � Rela�ivelr pennanent «�ntcrs (RPAVs) thnt flo�c direelly or indirectly into "CN\Vs ❑ Non-RPA1's Iha� flow directly or indireclly into'INVVs ❑ A1'e�lnnds Aireetly abutting 2PlVs �hat llo�v directly or indirecdy into TNWs ❑ VVetlands a�jacent to but not directly abutting RPAVs �hnt (lo�v directly or indirectly into TNVVs ❑ AVetlands a�jacent to non-RPVVs Ihnt Flo�v direetlp or indirectly into �INVVs ❑ Impoundments ofjurisdictional o�aters ❑ Isolated (interstatc or imr�s�ate) �vaters, includine isolated we�lnnds b. Idenfify (estimate) size of �vsters of tlie U.S. in tl�e revicw nren: non-���etlnnd ��°aters: 200 linear Ceee >' width (R) ancVor neres. lVetlands: ncres. c. Limifs (bom�dnries) ofjurisdiction based on: Estnblished by 011�1'Dl. Eleantion of cstnblished OHVVM (if knu�vn): . 2. Non-regidntedo�ntershvetlands(checl<iSopplicnble):' ❑ Potentiallp jurisdic�ional aaters end/or �vetlands were nssessed ���ithin �hz revie�v nren nnd de[enuined �o Lie not I���isdic�ionnl. Gsplain: ' 6o�es checked belo�c s6all be suppohed by comple[ing the nppropri�tesections in Seclinn III belo�s. ' for pu�yose� of �his Pomi, an RPR' is de�ned �s � Iributaq� tha� is not a"fN1V nnd Ihot Iypic,iliy flo«� penrmund or has continuous Flo�c a� letis[ "sensonnlly" (e.g, tppicnlly 3 mon�hs). ' Supporiine documanlalion is presented in Sec�ion III.P. SLC"I'ION III: CR'A ANALYSIS A. TY�Vs AND R'CTLANDS AUJACENT TO TN�Vs The ngencies will nssert jurisdiction over TN�Vs nud �retlmids ndjncent to TN��'s. If the nquatic resource is n 7'MV, complete Section III.A.I oud Section III.D.1. mily; if lhe nquntic resource is n wetlmid adjacent to a TN\4, complete Sections IILA.1 and 2 nnd Secfion III.U.I.; other�vise, see Secliou III.B below. I. "1'N�V Iden(ily TN\1': Suminarize rationnle supporting determinntion: 2. �Vetland adjacent to TNR' Summnrize ra�ionale suppoding conclusion that u�eUnnd is °ncijacenf': B. CHARACTf RISTICS OI� '1'R113UTARY (THAT IS NOT A TN�V) AND ITS ADJACENT �VETLANDS (If ANl'): This section summarizes inPormntiou regnrding chnr�cteristics of the h�ibutary and its adjacent wetlniuls, if any, ond it helps defermine whetlier m� not the sinndnrds forjm�isdiction established under Rnpnnashnve been met. Thc ngencies will nssert jurisdiction over non-nm�ignble h'ibufnrics of TNNs where tl�e tribufaries nre "relatively permanent wnters" Q2P�Ys), i.e. tributnries ihnl t}�picnllp Oo�v year-iround or h:rve mntinuous ilo�v nt lenst sensonally (e.g., typicnlly 3 months). A we�lm�d thnt directly abuts an RP\V is also jw�isdictiounl. If the nquntic resom�ce is imt n TN�1', but hns yem�-round (perenninl) Ilow, sl<ip to Section III.U1. If the nquntic resow�ce is n�retlnnd direc�ly nbu�fing n �ributnry with perenninl ilo�r, sl<ip to Section III.UA. A wetlnnd tlint is ndjncent to but that does uo[ directly nbul nn RP��' requires n significnnt necus evnluntion. Corps districts and EPA regions n�ill inelude in ihe record miy nvnilnble information Ihat documents the e�istence of a signifeant ne�us behreen n rcl�ticely permanent tributory thnt is not perennial (and its adjacent �retlands if any) nnd n trnditionnl nnvignble water, eren ihough n signilicnut nexus finding is not required as m m�tfer of law. If the wsiterbody' is not nn RP�V, or n wetinnd directly nbutting nn RPR', n JD will require ndditionnl dntn to determinc if thc �rnterbody hns n significmrt nesus with a"I'N�V. If the U�ibidn�}� h�s ndjncent wcllnnds, ihe significmif nezus evnluntion must consider the �ributary in combination �ritl� nll oPits ndjacent ���etlnnds. This significont nezus evaluation that combines, Cor nnalyticol pw�poses, ihe �ributmy nnd nli o( ifs adjocent �vetlmids is used �vheWer the review m�en ideutilied in ihc JD rcqucst is ihe tributnry, m� i�s ndjncent weH:inds, m� both. IPihe JD covers n tributm�c with ndjncent we�lnnds, complefe Sectian 111.B.1 fm� the tributary, Seetion III.B.2 fm� nny onsitc wetlnnds, and Section ]II.I3.3 fm� all wetlnnds �idjacent to tlint tributm�y, bofh onsite and offsite. The deferminntion whetl�er a significnnt nesus esists is determined in Section IILC below. L Chnrncterisfics oPnon-TNR's tlint Oow direcfir or inclirec�ly into "PN\V (i) Gcnernl Arca Conditions: \1'ntershed size: Pick List Drninage aren: Piek List Acem;e annual rainfnll: inches A��crngc nnnual sno�rfall: inches (ii) Physical Chm�nclerisfics: (a) Relationshiu �rith 7T1V: ❑ Tribu�an� Flo�cs directly into TI�N. ❑"Prihulaq� flo�vs �hrou�h Pick List tribu�nries before entering TNVV. Project watcrs nrc Picle List river miles li�om TNVV. Projcet �vnters are Picl< List river miles from RPAV. Prolect �caters are Piel< List aerinl (str�ight) miles from'INVV. Prolect o'alers are Picic List acrinl (straight) miles from RPAV. Project �saters cross or serve ns state boundaries. Esplain: . Identify (lo��� rowe to TNVA'`: . 'Pributaq� stream order, if laio�vn: ' No�z �hnt �he Ins�niclional GuiJebaaA conlnins additiannl intommtion rcgnrding s�cales, ditches, wnshes, nnd erosinnal fcatures �enzmlly and in Ihz nrid VVesl. ' flo�c wute cnn be descri6ed by idenliCyiue, ee.. IeibWnq� a, ivhich ilo�cs �hroug6 (he meie�c arcq to ilo�c into Icibutaq� b, �chich then tlo�cs into "I N14. (b) Genera�l'fribulan� Characteristics (chcek �II �hnt �ooh�l: 'Pributary is: ❑ Natural ❑ Artificial (mnn-mnde). E�plain: . ❑ A�(anipulntcd (mun-altered). E�plain: Tribufnry propcities �vilh respec� to top of bank (cstiinatc): Arcraec a-idth: feet Arernge depth: feet Averege side slopes: Pick Lisl. Primar}� Iributary substraie eomposi�ion (check all Ihut �ipply): ❑ Silts ❑ Snnds ❑ Concrctc ❑ Cobblcs ❑ Gravel ❑ bluck ❑ I3edrock ❑ Veeeia�ion. Typc/%cover: ❑ Othcr. Gspinin: . "I'ributary condi�ion/stability �c.@., highlp eroding. sloughine banks]. Explain: Presence of rw✓ritile/pool compleses'. Esplain: . Tributnq� geometry: Picl< List Tributmy grnAient (npproxiinate averaee slope): % (c) Flo�v: '1'ributaq� provides loc Pick List Gstima�c nva�ngc numher of Flo�v events in revic��� nre;✓yenr: Piek Lisl Describe ilo��� reeime: . Otlier infommlion ou durntion nnd volume: . Surfncc ilo�v is: Pick List Charactcris�ics: Subsurfacc flo���: Pick Lisf. E�plain lindings: ❑ Dyc (or o�her) test performed: . Tributarp hns (chcck nll dmt apply): ❑ 13ed and banks ❑ OHIVNIb (chcck nll indicnrors that apply): ❑ cicar, na�urnl line imprzssed on �he bank ❑ changes in tlie character of soil ❑ shelving ❑ vcgetntion matted do�rn, 6en1, or absent ❑ lenf litter dislurbed or �vashcd n«�ny ❑ sediment deposition ❑ �vntcr stnining ❑ othtr(IisQ: ❑ Discontinuous OI11VibL' Esplain: . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ thc prescncc of li��cr nnd dcbris destruction of �errestrial vegelation the presencc oC�vrnck linc sedimen� sorting scour nwliiple obsen�ed or predimed tlo�v crarts nbrup[ chnnge in pinnt conununiq, It fac�ors other tlian the OHVA'M ���cre used lo determine I�teral es�ent of CAYA jurisdiclion (check all th�t npply): ❑ 1-ligh Tide Line indicntcd by: ❑ �1ean High AVa�er blark indicaled by: ❑ oil or scum line nlong shore objects ❑ survcy to nrnilnblc dnhnn; ❑ fine shell or de6ris deposits (forzshore) ❑ physicnl merkines; ❑ physical markines/chnracteristics ❑ reeetalion lines%changes in vegetation q�pes. ❑ lidal gauges ❑ ofhcrQist): (iii) Cliemical Char:�eteristics: Chnrae�erizz tributary (e.g., a�ater color is eleac discolorecl, oily film; �vater qualiqe general �vatershed chaeacteris[ies, etc.). Esplain: . , Iden�ify spccitic pollutnnts. if kno�cn: . `A naiural o� man-inada disconlinui[y in Ihe OI1lV\9 does nnt neeess�eily secee jurisdic�ion (e.g.. �chera tl�e slreom temporarily Flo�cs underground, o� �chere �he OHR'M has been remoceA bp derelopmenl nr a^_eicuhuml prnc�ices). \Vhere �here is a break in Ihe OH\VW Ihal is unrelated to the �cnte�bodp's Oo�c rc_inre (c.e.. Flo�c orzr a rock oulc�op or Ihrough a culvert). �he agencies �cill Wok li�� indicalor ol Ilo�e nbore and 6elow lhe brenA. 9bid. (iv) i3iologicnl Chm�ncfcris�ics. Chnnuel supports (checl< nll flinl npply): ❑ Ripm�inn corridoc Characteris�ics (�rpe. aver�ee �vid�h): . ❑ \VeUend fringz. Charnctcristics: . ❑ I Inbil�t tbr. ❑ Federally I,isted spccics. P,�plain tindings: . ❑ Fisli/sp.ncn fireas. h;spinin tindines: . ❑ Olher environmentally-sensitivc spccies. 8xplain Ilndings: . ❑ Aquatich��il�life dicersiq'. B�pinin findings: . 2. Charncteristics of wetlnnds ndjncent to non-TNR'that ilo�r directly or indirectl}� into TNVA' (i) Pl�ysicol Char;icferisfics: (a) Genenil AVetlnnA Charnctcristics: Properties: VA'ctlmid size: acres VA'etland tgpe. F,spinin: . 1Vctland qualiq�. E�plain: . Prqlect �ceUnnds cross or ser��e as state boundaries. F;�plain: (b) General Flo�v Rela�ionship ���ith Non-TN1V: �lo�r is: Pick List Expinin: . SurFice flo�v is: Picl<List Ch�rncteris�ics: . Subsurfncc Oo�v: Pick Lisk Expluin tindings: ❑ Dye (or othcr) tcst perfonned: . (c) Nctland Adiacenc�� Detennination �vith Non-TNN: ❑ Directiy abuttine ❑ Not directlp abuttine ❑ Discrete �ceUand hydrologic mnnec�ion. Explain: ❑ Gcologicalconnec�ion. Esplein: . ❑ Separn�ed by bcrn�/bnrria�. Csplain: . (d) Prosimit�� (Relntionshi ro TNlA' Prqject �ve�lnnds nre Pick List rirer miles (rom TN1V. Pr�jecl wa�ers are Pick List aerinl (strai=ht) miles fiom T'NIV. Plon� is tiom: Picl< List. 8stinmte appro�im�te locntion of �eetland ns ���i�hin the Pick List Floodpinin. (ii) Chemical Charnctcristics: Char.icterize �cetlnnd system (e.g.. wa�cr color is elemt bro�vn. oil film ou sudace: ���a�er qunlity: general ���atershed chnmcteristics; etc.). Esplain: . Idcntifj� spccillc pollutants, if kno�vn: . (iii) Biologicnl Chnrneteristies. AVetlnnd supports (check nll thnt npply): ❑ Ripnrinn bWlic Chai�icteris�ics (h�pe, evemge �cidth): . ❑ Vegcmtion type/percent corer. F.spinin: . ❑ I lnbitnt for: ❑ Federally Listed species. Espinin tindings: . ❑ Pisl�spa�rn areas. Esplain tindings: . ❑ Othcr environmentally-s'ensitive species. Explain findinos: . ❑ Aquntic/�vildlifc di��ersity. E�plain findings: . 3. Charncferistics of nll �retinnds �idjncent to the tributary (if nny) All ���c�land(s) being considered in the cumulntive nnnlpsis: Picl< List Appro�imntcly ( ) acres in toml are being considered in �hc cumulatiae annlysis. Por cach ���c�lmid, spccifi� �hc follo�cing: Directiv nhu�s? (1'M) Size (in acres) Directlr abuts? (YN) Size (in acres) Swnmarize overnll biologicnl, chemical imd physicnl fune�ions being perComied: . C. SIGNICICAVT N�VUS DET�R�IINATION A significnnf nexus annlysis ���ill nssess tlie ilow ch:u�octeristics nnd funetions of the tributary itself anA the funetions performed by nny wetlands adjncent to the tributary to defermine if they significmdly nffect the chemicnl, physicnl, nnd biological integrity of n T\R'. P'm� ench o(the following sifuations, a significnnt nexus esisls if the iributary, iu combimition �eilh nll of its ndjacent wetlands, hns more than a speculatire or insubstnntinl e(fect mi the chemicnl, physicnl nnd/m� biologicnl iutegrity of n TNR'. Considerations �vhen evnlunting significnnt nexus include, but are not limifed to the volume, duration, nnd fi�equency of tlie �ow of �vnter in fhe tributnry nnd its proxiinih� to a"CNR', and the Punetions performed by Uie h�ibutary and all its adjacent weUnnds. It is not npproprinle to determine significant ne�us based solely on any specific threshold oPdistance (e.g. behveen a tributm�y nnd its ndj�cen� �retland m� bet�veen a U�ibulnry nud ihe TNR'). Similarly, the fnct mi ndjacenl weUand lies �vithin or outside of a f7oodploin is imt solely determinntive of significnnt nexus. Drnw connecfious behreeu the Pentures documented and the effecfs on the TN�S', ns identitied in the Napnuns Guidance nnd discussed in tlie Instructional Guideboole. �nctors to consider include, fm� exnmplc • Does ihe tribu�aq�, in combina�ion �cith its ncl.jncenl �ceUnnds (if nny), heve lhe c�pacitp lo carq� pollu�ants or flood waters to TNV�'s, or to reduce the amounl ot pollutnnts or �ood «�a�ers renching a'IT\V? • Does the tribwap�, in combinalion with its adaceu� �cetlnnds (if nnr), proriAe hnbitnt and lifeerele support hinetious for tish nnd o�her species, such as feeding. nesiine, spm��ning. or renrine young for spccics �hnt nrc present in Ihc 9'N\V? • Does �he tribulaiy, in combina�ion n�itl� its adjacen� ���ctlands (il nny). have the capacity �o hmnsCcr nutrients and oreanic carbon that support do�cnstream food�vebs? • Docs the tribWnry. in combinn�ion �ritli i�s adjacenl ��atlands (il any), have other relationships to �he physical, chemicnl, or biological integriq� of theTNN? \otr. the nbore lisf of considerations is not inclusire nnd ather functions obserred a� I<no��•n to occw� shoulcl be documented belo�r: I. Significnnt nezus findings (or non-RP�V tlint hns im ndjncent wetlands nnd Oo�rs directly m� indirectly iuto TNNs. E�plain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus bclow. bascd on thc tribulary itself. �hcn go to Scction IILD: . 2. Significant nezus findings fm� non-RP�V and its ndjncent wetlnnds, where the non-RP\V Oows directly or indirectly into 'PN�A's. Esplain findines of presence or absenee of signific�nt nesus belo�c, bnsed on �he tribulnq� in eombinntion �vith nll of i�s adl�cent �retlands, ihen go to Section III.D: . 3. Significnnt nezus findings for �vetlands adjncent to nn RP\\' but ihnt do uot direclly nbut �he RPR'. Gxplain tindings ul presence or a6s-ence of sieni�icant nesas belo�r. bnsed on Uie tributnry in coinbin�tion ���ith all of its nci,l��ent �cetlnnds, then go �o Section III.D: . D. DETCRAIINATIONS OT JURISDICTIONAL RINDINGS. THE SUUJEC"C �YATERSAVE"1'LANDS A[LE (CHECI( ALL THAT APPLI'): I. TN\5's nnd Adjncent \Vetlands. Check all thn� appir nnd proride size es�inm�es in reaic�c area: ❑ TNVVs: linear 1'eet �vid�h (d), Or, neres. . ❑ VVetlands adjacen� to TNVVs: acres. 2. ItP\\'s Hiot Oo�r directiv or indirectiv into TN1Vs. �"fributaries of TT Ws �vhue iributarics q�picnlly Flo�v ycnrvrounA nrz I��risdic�ionnl. Proridc dntn nnd rntionale indicntine that Iributaq� is perennial: There is n�vcll-defineA eh�nnel nnd �he strenm is sho�cn ns n perenninl slrenm on �he USGS topograhie map. ❑'I�ributnries of'ITI\V �chero �ribuwries have continuo�u Ilo�v "seasonally" (e.g., �ypically three months each year) are juris-diclional. Da�a supponing tliis conclusion is provided nt Section III.d. ProriAe rntionnie indienting thnt tributnq� flo�es seasonall��: . Provide es�ima�es for jurisdictional ���aters in �hc recic�v aren (chcck nll thn� npplr): � "fributaq� �caters: 200 liuear Ceet 5' �vid�h (it). ❑ Olher non-�retland o�aters: acrzs. Iden�ily type(s) of�caters: . 3. Non-RP�Ys" ihnf Ilo�s direcfly or indirectlr into TNR's. ❑ Nmerbody �hat is not n"INVV or nn RNVV, bW flo�cs directly or indirectly into a TNVA', mid it has a significmit nesus o�ith a T1JN isjurisdictionnl. Dnt� supporting this conclusion is prorided al Section IILC. Provide esiim�tes fnr jurisdiclional �vaters �cithin tlie re��ie�v arca (eheck all thnt npply): ❑ 'I'ributarr �r�uer;: linear lect �rid�h (ft). ❑ Oiher nou-�retland �caters: neres. Iden�ify tppe(s) of�ratcrs: . J. �Vetl�ndsdireetl�� abu[ting nn RPAA' Ihnt Oow directly or indirecfly into TNVA's. ❑VVcUnnds directly abul RPAV and thus arejurisdietional as adjnecnt ���etlnnds. ❑ lVetlunds directly abw�ine mi RPW ���here tributarics t}°picnllr Flo�v yenr-round. Provide dntn nnd rntionnle indicating Iha( tribut�ry is pereiuiinl in Section IIID2. ahove. Prm�ide auionale indicating that �celland is direc�ly nbutting �n RPVA': . ❑AA'etlends directly abutting an 2PN �ehere tributarics typicnlly Flo�v "sensonnlly." Proeidc da�n indicn�ing �hnt tribatnry is seaso�ml in Section III.B and mtionnle in Sec�ion III.D2, ubove. Proride rationale indicating thnt �cetlund is diroc�ly abutting nn RP1V: . ProviAe ncreage estimates Corjurisdictional �retlands in the rerie�c nren: ncres. 5, \Vetlnnds adjncent to but not direclly nbulting nn RP��' thnt Ilow direcfl�� or indirectly into T\\1's. ❑AVetlands �hat do no� direcfly abW nn RPAA', bul �chen considtred in combin�ition �vith �he tribu�nry to o•hich Ihe}' are u�jacent and �vi�h similnrly situnted n�lxcent �cetlands, have a signi(icant nesus ���ith a 7TVV are I�irisidictional. Data supporting Ihis conclus-ion is provided al Section IILC. Pro��ide aerene.e estimnles for jurisdiclionnl �cetlands in tl�e revie��� aren: acres. G. �Vetlnnds ndjncent to non-RI'\Vs that flow directly m� indirectly into TNR's. ❑�Vetlnnds ncl,l��ent tu such �caters, and have �vhcn considcrcd in coinbinntion ���ith thc tribwnq� �o �ehich thcy nrc ndjncent nnd �citli similarly situated adjnecn� �rcUnnds, have a significfmt nesus �vith a'fNV1' are I������dictional. Data supporting this eonclusion is provided nt Section IILC. Provide estinr.ites f'orjurisdic�io�ml �ve�lm�ds in [he rzrie��� nren: ncres. 7. Impoundments ofjurisdictionnl wntcrs.' As- u geneial rule, Ihe impoundmcnt of n I��risdictionnl tributun� rtmtiins lurisdictional. ❑ Demons�rate tha� impoundment �cns cmn�ed from "weter, oC�he U.S.;' or ❑ Demons�imte thnt �c�ter meets the criteria for one ofthe wtegories presented abore ( I-6), or ❑ Demonstrate tha� �cu�er is isoluted �rilh a ne�us to commeree (see F, belo�r). E. ISOI,ATED �IN"P�RS'I'A'PE OIt INTRA-STATE� �VAT6RS, I\CI.UDINC ISOI,ATCD \VETI,ANDS, TIIG USG, DEGILADATION OR DESTRUCTION OC A�'IIICH COULD AI'P EC'1' IN'fERS'I'A'PE CO�AliA1ERCE, INCLUDING ANY SUCH \VATERS (CIII:CI< ALL THA"P APPLI'):1° ❑�chich ure or could be used by interstate or foreign trnvelers for recrentional a other purposes. ❑ Gom ���hich �ish or shclltish nre or could be teken and sold in imers�ate or lorei�n commerce. ❑���hieh nre or could be used for industrial purposes by indus[rics in interstnte eommeree. ❑ Interstate isolated �vaters. �splain: . ❑ O�her Cuttors. E�plain: . "See Poo�noie N 3. ' To complztz �he onnlysis refer ta Ihe key in Seclion III.Db ol Ihc Inslruc�ionnl Guidzbook. °' Priur lu nsserling ar dcclining C\PA jnrisdietiun based solely on Ihis cnfegm���, Corps Uish�icls �sill elernle Ihe ncliun fo Cm�ps nnd GY,111Q for recie�c consistent �cilh Ihe prncess descrihed in Il�e Corpsll:PA�1/emnrrmduni Hegnrding CII'A.le! Jiuisdiclinrt FoNou•ing Rnpnnns. Identify watcr body nud summm�izc rn�ionale suppm4ing detrrminntion: Provide estimntcs 1'or jurisdic�ionnl �raters in �he revie��� nrca (clieck;ill (hnt apply): ❑ Tributaq� �vntcrs: linet�r fee� �cidth (li). ❑ Olhcr non-�vetlnnd ���a�crs: iicrzs. Identilp lype(s) ot �va�ers: . ❑ \Vctlands acres. R. NON-JUIiISDICTIONALVA'ATERS,IYCLUDINGAVF.TLANDS(CII�CI<ALL7'HATAPPLI'): ❑ If po�en�ial �vetlands were nssessed within (he revic�r ama. Ihese nre�s did no� meel the critcrin iu �hc 1987 Corps of En�inacrs VVe�land Dclincalion �dnnunl nnd/or appropri.ile Regionnl Supplemen�s. ❑ Rcrie�v aret� incluAcd isolaled wNen �vi�h no subsmntial nexus to inters�ale (or forcigu) coininerce. ❑ Prior �o Ihc Jan 2001 Supreme Cowt decision in ",SII',I�VCC.° tlre revie��� nrca a�ould have 6een regulated based solelr on ihe .bligratoq� 13ird Rule' (��IBR). ❑\Vn�ers do not mee� �he °SigniOcnnt Ne�us" s�nndard. �vhere such n tindine is required forjurisdiction. E�plain: . ❑ Olher: (cxplain, if not covered abo�•e): . Provide acreage es�imntes for non-I����isdictional wtrters in thc rerie�c aren. �vhere (ho sole potential bnsis ofjurisdiciion is the V46R tnctors (i.e.. presenec of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of wn�cr for irrigated agriciJturc), using best professionnl judgmcnt (check all �hnt npply): ❑ Non-���e�land �vn�crs (i.c., rivers. s�renms): lincar feet �vidlh (li). ❑ L�kcs/ponds: ticres. ❑ Other non-�vetland �vaters: acres. List type of nqun�ic resource: . ❑ Netlands: acres. Providc acreage estimn�cs lor non-jurisdictionnl wa�crs in �he revie�v nren �ha� do nn� mcct �hc "Significnnt News" s�andard, �shere such a Gnding is i�:quired for jurisdiction (check all that apply): ❑ Nou-���e�land �vnters (i.e.. rivers. strenms): linear feec �vidth (Il). ❑ Lnkcs/ponds: �cres. ❑ O�her non-���e�land �vnters: acres. List type of nqualic resom�ce: . ❑ \Ve�limds: acres. SCCTION 1\': DATA SOURCES. SUPPOI27'INU DATA. Uatn reviewed for JD (check nll tl�nt npply - ci�ecked i�cros slmll be includcA in case tile and, �vherc checked xnd requcsted, approprintely reference sources bclo���): �A4nps, plans, plots or pint submilled by or on behalf oCtlie npplicanUconsultanC 7J-I5. ❑ D��hi shec�s prepared/submitted by or on behnlf ofthe npplicanUconsultnn�. ❑ 011ice coneurs ���iih diria shecls/dclinea�ion repur�. ❑ 011ice does not concw� o�ith dnta shee�s/dclinca�ion repuit. ❑ Dnta sheets prepnre<I by �he Corps: . ❑ Corps nnvieable �vn�ers' s�udy: . ❑ U.S. Geological Surrey I lydrologic Atlas: . ❑ USGS NI ID da�n. ❑ USGS R nnd 12 digit HUC mnps. � U.S. Gcological Swvep map(s). Cite scnle �C. qund name: L2d,000; Cove Geek Gnp . ❑ USUA Nntucal Resources Consereation Serrice Soil Sun�ev. Ci�n�ion: . ❑ Ntllion�l �rctlmids inventory nmp(s). Cite n;�me: . ❑ Sln�e/Local n�etland inven�o�y map(s): . ❑ PEMA/PlfU�l nwps: . ❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevnlion is: (National Geodeclic Vcrtical Dalum of 1929) � Photograplis: ❑ Aerial (Name F Date): . or � Othcr (Name & Da�c): Projcet Site 6-I J 5. ❑ Proeious dctermination(s). C'ilc no. and dele of responsc letter: . ❑ Appliceble/supporlingca�seln�v: . ❑ Applicable/suppo�ting scientific liternture: . ❑ Other informn�ion (please specif}•): . I3. ADDI'1'IONALCODiD9CNTSTOSUPPORTJD: :-°°,.� a�=-=� � G�`��t�r'i',1��,Sj ��,� -. ., �•),:�,� ;� � �-� . ; � ,� u Projtd %7'arkiiig n'n.(/ul.rna( lJ�e) 13-08-0041 HISTORIC ARCHITCCTURC AND LANDSCAPCS NO HISTORIC PROP�RTI�S PR�S�NT OR ATr�CTCD TORM This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project It is not valid for Archaeological Resotuces. You must wnsult sepaiately with the Archaeology Group. PROJCCT INPORMATION Pi•ojec/ No: Corruly: Haywood {VBSNo.: 17I3.14.R.95 Docru�ieut PCE or MCC Ty��e: Te�(. Aid No: NlA T��nding: � State ❑ Pederal Ferlerrd ❑ Yes ❑ No Perv�it NWP3, NWPl4, &'CVA Permit(s : Ty/�e(s): Proiect Descrrn(ion: Re �lace Bridge No. 372 over Steven's Creek ai SR 134( (White O�k Rd.). SUMMAI2Y OF HISTORIC ARCH[T�CTUR� ANll LANDSCAP�S RTVI�W � There are no National Register-listed or Study Listed properties within the project's area of potential effects. � There are no properties less than fifty years old �vhich are considered to �neet Giteria Consideration G within the project's area of potential effects. ❑ There are no properties �vithin the project's area of potential effects. � There are properties over fifty years old within the area oFpo[ential effecfs, but they do not meet the criteria For listing on the National Register. � There are no historic properties present or affected by this project. (Attach any notes or documents as needed.) Date of field visit: Octobcr 29, 2013 Descriuliou of �'evieiv nctivities, resrdls, rrsd coudr�sioiis: Review oF HPO qund mnps, HPO GIS informntiou, historic designalions rosler, and indeses was undertaken on August 19, 2013. Bnsed on [his review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DG, or SS properties in �he Aren of Po[enli�l Eftects, which is 75' fi�ont the cenlerlit�e each tvay :tnd 300' fi�om each end of the bridge. There is a 1940s house �nd oulbuilding complex directly west of the bridge and n swvey was required to nssess �he slructure. There are lwo properties in Ihe APE over fifly yenrs of age. 304 Sleven's Creek, buih c. 1948 northwest of ihe bridge, is � one-story gable-eud frame colt�ge �vith composite siding and a s��nding seam metal rooE 'fhe house is unremnrknble and h�s undergone many mnterial ch�nges, including repl�cement of ihe siding, roof, windows, and enhy doors, and is no[ eligible for National Register listiug. A log �nd frame b�rn loc�ted soulh of Bridge No. 372 mny be associaled wilh �he house �l 304 Steven's Creek Road. The centrnl core of the bain is log construction, while �he shed-roofeA outer addilions are frame consh uclion. The barn has lost origival materi�ls Ihrough delerior�tion and Ihe shed-roof porlions appear [o be additions to �he slructure. The barn is unremark�ble nnd has lost in�egrity of design and mnterinls; it is not eligible for Nnlionnl Regisler listing. Bridge No. 372, built 1962, is not eligible 1'or Nalionnl Regis[er lisliug. There are no Na�ional Register listed or elieible orooerties within Ihe APE. If desien ulans cl�nnae, addilion�l review �vill be required. iu,m�r� PNgrnlllbinllf ASIi0tl12111. 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I3�rn south of Slevcu's Crcel< Rond, not NR cligiblc. i�•�.�+"�� . � �. { �i•. ,� + ! t , c 'j`r� i lr�i}t, ��i�. .... . ,<��a 13arn smith of Steven's Creelc Ro�J, nol NR eligible. fli�Iwlc.IrrLlrecnu-r nnALmulrrnpes A'O f//STONICYROP/ilt%///J PRES6N]'OR.IFFfC//iD fmrn/orA/iuw Tronxporinllan Prol�•�la ar [hml!/led L� Ihr 200] Piugrv�mnnlie Agrrrniee�. Page 4 of 4 Projee( 7}ncking A'o.: 13-08-0041 NO NATIONAL RCGIST�R Or HISTORIC PLACF,S °�✓;y�, CLIGIBLG OR LISTED ARCHA�OLOGICAL SPCLS �nti'U\ �UL °'°�i PI2�S�N'1' OR AI'['�CTCD I+ORM „ l� �I �'� i-.� v�f �'?'j� This form only perlains �o ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES (or Ihis projecl 1� is nol ��. ri��L� ,;, ' ���,'«�� v�lid lor Hisloric Archileclure nnd Lnndscapes. You must consull sepnrately with ihe ��?.� a:'/ f-lis�oric Amhitecturo and Landsenpes Group. PROJGCT INTORMA'fION Project No STRN43D372 -BRIDGE 372 �bun(y: Haywood NlJSNo: 176P.14.R95 DocmnenC MCS /'✓1. No: u/a b'midr�tg: � S�ate ❑ �ederal I%edernlPernirl2equired"l � Yes ❑ No PeruiilType: Nafiou�vide3Sc14,TVA Projec( Descri��lrnn: 'Phis projcet is �n intensive archaeologicTl survey and evnluntion for ihe repl�ceiuent of[3ridge No. 372 on SK134G (While Oak/Stevens Creek Ro�cl) over Stevens Creek (\NE3S No. 17BP.I4.R95; PA No. 13-08-0041) in Haywood County, North Cnrolina. As spcciticd by �hc NCDOT, the survey corridor (Arc� of Poten�ial Effects [APE]) for archaeology is extends 300 feet (91 �14 m) noriheast and 300 feet (91.44 m) southwest along SR1346 fiom either end of [3ridge No. 372. Thc corridor is appinximately I50 feet (45.73 ro) wide extending 75 feet (22.8G m) on ei�her sidc of SR 134G from its present center. SUMNIARY Or ARCHACOLOGICAL I'INDINGS The Norlh Cnro/inu Depnrliuenl oJ'Trnnspo�7�dio�r (NCDO'f) �l rchrreo/o�p Gror��� revieived !he suGjecl pi•ojec! nnd r!eler»�ine�l: � There are no National Register listed ARCHAIiOLOGICAL SITES within the project's area of potential effects. ❑ No subsurface nrchaeologicnl investigations �re required For this project. ❑ Subsucfnce inves[ig�tions did not revcll the presence of any �rchneologicnl resowces. � Substu face investigntions dicl not reveal lhe presence of any �rchaeological resources considered eligible for lhe N�tion�l Rcgister, ❑ All identified arch�eological sites locntecl within the APC hnve been considered �nd nll compli�nce for �rchneologic�l resomces with Section 106 of the National Historic Prese�v�tion Act �nd GS 121-12(�) has been completed for this project. � There are no Nntion�l Register Eligible or Listed ARCIiAEOLOGICAL SI'I'GS present or affected by this projecL (Altnch �ury notes or docu�ue��ls tcs �ieeded) ..xn wmo,vai. rutct.ciaa rruciaur on cisnm.�nninirocucirai..+��iesrrsEe�ir,vroa,��aarcrr:n /�„nlo.nm,��, r,�„�,��„n��r,��, v. /.n. �,. oa.�rf.n r�, �i,z moi r.��.�,A,,,����r�,�x,,,,,��„i. Iof15 Prajecl"frnckiug Na.: 13-08-0041 1lrief r/escriplroii nf revieiv nclivilies, resrdls af renreir, mrd conclrr,sioi�s: An archaeological survey and evaluation for repince�nent of Bridge No. 372 on SR 1346 over Sleveus Creek in Haywood County wns conducted on October 3 end 16-17, 2013, by Michael Nelson, Belinda Cox, and'C�sha Benyshek of TRC Environmental Corporatiou (TRC). During the course of the survey, one previously unidentified archaeological sitc (31 H W573) w�s loc�ted within the project APB.'Phe archacological resource is recommended uot eligible for fhe NRHP, aud no fm�thec zrchaeological investigations are needed for this project. SUPPORT DOCUM�NTATION See attachcd: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info Signed Other: Culhu•.il Review ARCHA�OLOGIST � Yhotos QCorrespondeuce ////.5���'a/ 3 D1te ..A'O h'AIlONAL RGGISTIiR lillGlALL' Ok LISTliO AHC//AIiOLOGIGIL S/TCSVRGSfiNI'OR AI�b7iCT/'U fnnnJorhLnorTinm��aiotlnnPr JecrsnrQunlfcdlniha7009ProSrnrnv:oilc.ignen�rm. 2of15 Projecl Trncki�ig A'o.: 13-08-0041 SUMMARY OT CULT012AL RESOORCPS R�VI�W I3�iefde,scri�Niox oJrenieu� aclinilieat resulls ofrevrew, ru�d coucl��srons: TRC has conducted �n intensive archaeologicnl smvey Tnd evaluation for the replaceroent of Bridge No. 372 on SR1346 (White Oak/Stevens Creek Rond) over Stcvcus Creck in Haywood County, Norlh C�rolina (Pigures I and 2). As specified by Ihe NCDOT, fhe survey con'idor (Area of Po�enti�l CfY'ects [APE]) for �rchaeology exlends 300 feel (91.44 m) noriheest nnd 300 Feel (91.44 m) soulhwes( along SR 1346 Gom Ihe ends oF Driclge No. 372. The corridor is �pproyimately I50 feel (45.73 m) wide, extending 75 fee� (22.86 m) on ei(her side of SR 1346 from ils presenl center. A map review �nd sile files senrch was conducled by Belinda Cox of "fRC at �he Office of Slate Archneology (OSA) Western E3r�nch on September 26, 2013, suppleinenling n previous NCDOT review. This review identifiecl no archaeological sites within or ndjacent to the APE, allhough three previously recorded archneologienl sites (31 H\V385, 31 H\N38G, ancl 31 H\V387) nre locatecl within a mile of ihe project �rea (Nocl and Snedeker 1993). All three si�es are in upl�nd seltiugs norlh of �he project area, along ihe Pigeon River. Two of ihe sites (31 FIW385 and 311IW386) are non-dingnoslic prehistoric lithic sc�tters, while 31I-I1V387 is the above giauud rem�ins of � 19°i to 20'�' centwy liome site. Si�e 31 H W385 yielded 30 lithic arliFacls from rclntively deep subsin face deposits nnd was recommended for prescivTtion by avoidance, while 31I I1V386 �nd 31I IW387 were recommended for no furlher nrchaeologicnl �vork (Noel mid Snedcker 1993). 'Popog�<�phic maps, United StTtes Department of Agricultm�e (USDA) soil survey maps, �nd olher historic maps were exnmined for informn�ion on natural or cidhual variables ihat might have aFfecled site locations. 'Che project area is at the very western edgc of thc Price and Strother mnp (1808), which shows the "[3ig Pidgon° River in Hie nren nnd some lributaries, but no other detail in tl�e viciniry. The MacRae map ( I R33) contains a li�tle more det�il, nnd includes �he Pigeon Rive r along with some of its h'ibut�i'ies; none �ppear to represent Stevens Crech. (An unnamed tributary is located on the west side of ihc river between Jon�lhnn Creek �nd "Chatnluchee" Creek, but likely represenls nnother tribulary to ihe soulh of Stevens Creek.) An Old Chataluchee Rond is also depic�ed on �hat map running nor�h-souih, but no other detail in the nren. "I'he Kerr map (I882) depicis the Pigeon liiverjust north of N�e project �rea nud nlso depicts "Cntnluche" Rond, but no other detail in Ihe project vicinity. The 1893 USGS Mt. Guyot quTdrangle depicls a siream in the vicinity of S�evens Creek, and the conununi�y of Teague �o lhe enst of tlte project are�, but no o�her det�il in Ihe vicinity (USGS 1893). The 1912 ML Guyot USGS quadrangle shows 7'e�gue, Stevens Creek, and a road in Ihe approximate location of SR1346, but no slruclwes nre shown in the arel(USGS 1912). "fhe 1936 Cove Creck Gnp USGS pinnimcu ic quadrnngle shows more delnil in the nre�; n rond is shown in ihe SR 13d6 localion with Ihe creek crossing in �pproximntely �he same arca ns �he present d1y bridge. A sh ucliue is depicfed that likely represents the house in Ihe norUiweslern portion of the APE (USGS 1936). The 1925 soil mnp of I Inywood County depicts Stevens Creek, as well as the road in ihe current SR 1346 locetion with eight structures along thnt rond, �Ithough the exact location of ihe current project are� is difticult to disccrn (USDA 1925). On-line soils date indicate thatjust one soil type, Whiteonk cobbly loam, is present in �he APG Whi�eoak cobbly lonm, 8—I S% slopes, is foimd on coves, drainnges, or fans �long moun�nin slopes. '1'he soils nre described as rocky and well drained (NRCS 2013). The �rchaeologic�l field investigation included a system�tic walkover of Ihe APE to search for above- ginund fealures nnd Ihe excavation of 17 shovel tests in nreas I�cking stnnding �vater, we�land soils, m signs of severe distiubance. The survcy identified one uewly discovered nrchaeologicnl site, 7111 W573 (Tnble I). The shovel tests measured 30 cm in diameter and �vere excavated to subsoil or at least 75 cm belo�v surface (cmbs); all soils that were not obvious fill �vere dry-screened th�nugh'/a-inch mesh. In addition, a small ..xo,va nav.�t ar:cisnre cr n;iui.e oa i isrcu nace.�ua.ocic.v, snasrxi:a'u,vrw� a��ia:c u;�� /u.,n/o.,vnw. T uu,�on�ma� N.o�«�a u. o„o�lr,�;n ide moJ P.ng.a„n:nucdR•••+,�,:,u. 3of15 Piajen Trnrkiiig Na.: 13-08-0041 plo�ved garden are� w�s swface inspected; no artif�cts were obscrved in Ihis �rea. A single lxl m test unit ('fUl) was �Iso excnvaled to g�llier further inTonn�lion on soils and components. I3oth flie noi1heastern and soWhwestern portions of Ihe project APG contained sleep slopes and were not suitnble for shovel tesling (Pigures 3 and 4). The na lhwestern part of ihe APG includes some slope and also cont�ins the crcek. 7�h�t men contains �n exlnnt residential slructure, and there has been some associated ground modification (�igure 5). 'ftvo shovcl tesis tvere escnvated in Ihis �rea adjacenl to Ihe creek near the Gont �mcl back yards of the residence; no ar(iCacts �vere recovered from thuse lesls. "I'he southeaslern portion of the survey zrea contained site 31 HW573, within a genlly sloping, open field nlong ihe south side of Stevens Creek (f igure 6). 'fhe creck parallels 521346 in the site area, so shovel tests were Iocated in the southernmost portion of ihe APE. Nine of I S shovel tes�s contained historic and prehistoric materinl; the context of some of this material was difficult to interpret, �nd ihe tesl uuit excnv�tion demonstrn�ed lhat parls of Nie �re� has been severely disturbed (despite tlie facl thnt no disturbance is visible from ihe swface). Soils encounlered within shovel tes�s a� �he site generally consisted ofa thin (10 cm), compnct, rocky, dark bro�vn ( I OYR 3/3-3/4) �o d�rk yellowish brown ( IOYR 4/4) sill loam A horizon. A well-developed A horizon is not present iu mosl nrcas. Bene��h Ihis w�s a 25-35 cm �hick dark yellowish bro�vn (I OYR 4/3, I OYR 416, or I OYR 5/6) loam Ih�l conlained nwnerous grnvels �nd rock. In some shovel tests, there w�s n clear distinction betwcen a plowzone �nd ihe underlyiug soils, �vhile in othcrs �here was no clear differentialion ancl no plowzone appeared to be present; artifacfs �vere collected from both Ihe A horizons �nd underlying soils. It is unclenr, bul these soils �II in�y represent historic colluvimn. At 35-50 cmbs, shovel tests encountered very rocky (including boulders) d�rk yellowish brown ( I OYR 3/4-4/4) Tlluvi�l lo�my snnd and/or sand; this alluvium was devoid of �rtifacts. TUI was placed directly adjacent to ST3, which yielded a sherd fiom what �ppeared to be sub-plowzone contexls (see �igure 2). The soils encountered in TU I were completely disturbed (figures 7-9). Historic �rtif�cts were recovered froro the cleepest levels in very low densities, , including in whTt appenred to be displaced colluvium or B horizon soils. Tow�rd the bnse of �he test unit, a soil anomaly containing charcoal �vas encountered that consisted of d�rk yellowish brown ( I OYR 3/4) loam mo�lled with n dnrk brown ( I OYR 3/3) loniny snnd; it was first encountered along the south wall at depths of 43-<46 cmbs. An attempt was m�de to escavate ihe nnom�ly sepa�<�tely Gom the surroundiug soil m�triY but the st�in quickly e�panded to encompnss most of ihe test unit and contained � number of large boulders. The stain wns nol encountered along the north �v�ll unlil 56�i0 cmbs. The anoivaly, excavaled as p�rl of Level 5 nnd Level 6, coninined 23 artifacts includiug a piece oFglass nnd consisted of a sloped deposit that represents historic deposilion. It is uncle��r how much area along Ihe creek has been disturbed. The causes of Ih�t dislurbance are unclear, bul it may result from at(empts at creek bank sl�bilize�ion. The shovel tesls �nd tes[ unit yielded I56 lithic �rlifnc�s, Iwo sherds, and five historic items (T�bles 2 and 3). The nine positive shovel tests yielded 70 artifac�s, �nd an addition�l 93 artif�cts were recovered from the test unit. Densily wilhin the shovel tesls ranged from 2 to 13 artifacts per shovel �est; most (ii=6) cont�ined more than five artitacts each. Of Ihe 93 artif'acts recovered from "fU I, 23 �vere found within the .ippnrent plowzone, while 47 were derived from the underlying dispinced soils, and 23 from ihc historic dislurbance/displaced soils (ihese deposits were partinlly screened rogether due to mixing after large boidders were removed). The 156 lithic �rtif:�cts recovered from Ihe site include 152 chipped stone artifacis (including six tools and 146 pieces of debitage) �nd f'our pieces of fire-crTCked rock (FCR). The stone tools inchide T small, uutyped, quartzite, contrlcting stemmecl projectile point/knife (pp/k), a crude chert trinngular bifnce, a quartz endscraper, hvo quartz bif�ce preform fragments, and a quariz/quartzite core. Chipped stone raw materials were domivaled by quariz (n=126), followed by quartzile (n=12), chert (n=8), quarl�Jquarizite "RO Nd9/O,VdI. RfiU/STG¢ 6'L/G[OL6 0!t /.ISTI:U AftCO.IIiOLIX.ICAL S?FSPRl�J'L'1!l'Ok A�FFC7/:n �,,,�/ . nr,,;��. �a����p�.��,�m„ r, ��«<<�� g„„���d i„ e,r zou� r,�,A,.,�.�,,:�e�ds,.r��.�„r. 4af15 Projecl7l�ncking No.: 13-08-0041 (n=5), �nd chalcedony (n=1). 'fhe two prehistoric sherds include one wiidentified stamped sherd that was recovered from ST3 fYom 30-40 cmbs. The stamping is eroded and it is diffictdt �o deterntine �vhether it is check stamped or rectilinear complicated stamped (although checks appe�r to be pait of the pattern if ihe design is in f�ct rectilinear complica�ed stnmped). 'Che other sherd came from TUI, Level 4 nnd appenrs to be check slamped. The five historic niiifacts recovered include hvo possible uail fragmenls, one piece of whiteware, one piece of light green glass, and one piece of clear glass. These artifacts tvere recovered from the Ap and imderlying horizons, �s well ns from thc historic deposit in TU I from depihs rnnging Gom I Ofi5 cmbs. The si�e likely conlinues ou�side �hc currenl projecl boundaries to the soulh, and intacl cultural deposi�s mny be present on the higher pnrt of the I�ndform outside of ihe project area. However, ns defined within the APL', site 31 FI W573 does iiot nppear to retnin integrity; artiflcfs werc recovered f'rom questionnble contexis .md Gom clearly disturbed are�is. Despite the variety of �rlifacts recovered nnd ihe rel�tively liigh �r�ifact density, fhe site is recommended ineligible for ihe NRHP �vithin Ihe APE. Rnsed on the results of �he background research and field survey, �here is no evidence �hat NRI-IP-eligible archneological resources are situated wilhin ihe l3ridge 372 APF.. Consequently, no addilional nrchaeological investigntions are recommended for this project es cmrently defined. � ` q �,f l<�� �l�.�r�i,�� "Pasha 6enyshek Senior ArchaeologisUFlssislanl Program Mnnager, Asheville TRC Environmentnl Corporntion ItP�I;RRNC�S CITLD Kerr, W.C. 1882 h/np ojA'o���h Cnro(i��n. On file, Norlh Cnroliun S�nle Archives, Raleigh. MacRne, John 1833 A New b(ap of tl�e Sinte of Norlh Cnrolinn. lohn bincRne, 1'ayetteville, mid f-I.S. Tnnner, PhilnAelphin. Nntional Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 201I Nnmral Resources Conservntion Service, Uniled Slates Deparlmenl of Agriculture 1Veb Soil Survey. Availnble online at hup://�vebsoilsmvey.nres.usdn.gov/ accessed December 5, 2012. Noel, IZ. O. nnA R. J. Sncdckcr I 993 fleriingc Reswirces 57rrvey fa� IGe A�oposed l i'i(kins Creek ll TiwGe�� SrJe, Com��u�m�enl 6J, l�rencli 6i�onrl Rmiger Dis/��icl, Pisgnh iVnlionnl Fa�es(, Ha�nro�d Comi(��, �\'or(h Cnrolinn. Price, Jon �md John S�rother I 808 The Tirsl Aclunl Survcy of Ihe Sfnle of NorU� Carolina. Pla�e IX in Nor(h Cm�olinn in iLlnps, ediled by \V. P. Cummiug, l9GG. Slnte DepnrhneN of Archives and History, R�Icigh. U.S. Department of Agricidhire (USDA) 1925 Soilhlnp, A�or!liCnrolinn, Hn}�roodConnl��. On file, Nortli Carolinn Stnte Archives, Rnleigh. Available ouline at htip://dalib.wic.edidedm/ref/collecliui�/ncmnps/id/I143. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 1893 ML Guyot,'I'N, �opogrnphic nmp (1:125,000). 1912 Mt. Giryot, 7'N, topographic map (1:125,000). 1936 Cove Creek Gnp, NC, lopogrnphic mnp (124000) ..xo N,marv u, iu;crsn;n nvmutc ors usn:v.ierud�:ruocic¢ since ran�se,vroa,a�i�r:cn:n funn f rAlnrer YYemyo.miim� Prujrr�s us gnal frJ in iGr IW�Vinpinuu:nNc d.K�eem�nr- Sof15 Projecl'Il'arking No.: 13-08-0041 Table 1. ArcLneologicnl Sites Identified iu the Bridge 20 Survey. Shovel7'esls Arlifacls (including O�om TU) Si�eH CamponcN(s) ToLd" Preh. Hist. Li�hic Ceramic Hisloric 7'olal liccommendnlion 71111V573 Unknown Prehisloric 17 9 7 66 2 5 156 Not 8ligiblc Iilhic/cernmic (Pmb \4uodland); His�oric; " Includes all shuvel Iesis wilhin 30 m of pusilive tests Table 2. Site 31H�V573 Arfifncl 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 a 5 STI STI STI S72 ST2 S7'2 ST'1. ST3 ST3 I I I/11 I/11 IAI IAI 1 I I 10.20 (Ap) 2�30 (Ap) 20.30 (Ap) 10-GO (Ap/coarse sand) IO�iO (Ap/coacsc sand) 10-60 (Aplcoarse sand) 10�0 (Ap/cunrsc sand) 0.10 (diahvbed) 10-20 (dis�urbed) 8 3 I 8 I 1 I 2 I cic�ilage dcbifagc bifnce/prcfonn ftag debilage de6il�ge biface mclnl dcbilage �vhitewnrc Chcrt flnkc Qunr�z Qunriz Qu, rtz Quntlz Quarizile Chcd; crude �riangulnr Possiblc nnil fmgment Qunrtz G S'17 Il 20-30 (disturbed) 5 debifage Quanz 7 S"13 II 30-00 (dislurbed) I sherd U]D stainped, c. send �empec, no inlerior surfacc (realmcnl 8 ST4 II 20-40 (6?) 2 de6i�age Quartz (one inny be tml Gag) 9 S'f5 II IS-65(B7) 3 debitnge Quada 10 ST10 II 10-20(B?) 3 debitage Quadz II STlO If 40-50(D?) 3 dcbi�ngc QuMz II STIO II 40-50(B?) I debitage Quadzi�e 12 S7'12 II 30-58(D'?) 8 debi�age Qunriz 12 S'I'12 IL 30-58(D?) I debi�agc Quarizile 13 STI3 1 0-10 (Ap?) I debitage Cherl Oake 13 STI3 1 0-10(Ap?) 2 Aebi�ngc Quar�z U 5"fl3 I 0-10(Ap?) I �CR Quartz. 14 S"1�13 I 10-20(Ap?) 4 debi�ngc QuaAz IS ST17 I 2�30(Ap?) 5 debi�agu Quorl� 16 S'P1A 1 40-53 (Ap?) 2 Acbi�agc Quanz 16 STI4 I 9�53(A�i?) I 6ottleglrivs Lightgrcen Table 3. 31HW573 Test Unil 1 Artifact Depih Lcv (cmbs) StrnL }Im'izon Ccramics Lilhics Historic DiaRnoslicArlifnc�s I 0-9 I Ap 10 2 9-QI f Ap 13 3 21-3I II displaced I3 22 I 4 31110 ❑ dispinceA I3 I IS Possibly Pigeon 5 40-03 lll}list dispinced E3/Hisl 23 6 43-RO Hist Hisloric deuosit 7 I "KO NA7/ONAL R!!GISiG2 ELlG19l (i OR LI,STSD ARCHA/i0lAGIGII. S/!/'S P2L�S2NTOR AFFFCTG� /.,,� f, er�o> �r.����r,om�ro�� r,�i�n. �� Q���il�nn� n,� loa� v.aG.�,��,,:�r;�nx�����t��r. fiol IS ' �� � ,� �� � �•yz: �i � i ' i � �w'' ii r% / / J' � � / ��; � � � ' ��� I�i I' / , \� �N � �I �`�; ` \ I��1 /lil �I II // %�/ � ` \ I / / / I� �i + I J� i �1 \ �� +,- . 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