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MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
TIP Project No.: N/A
State Project No.: 17BP.12.R.78
Project Location: Approximately 5 miles northwest of Statesville on Wood Bridge Road
(S.R. 1512) in Iredell County.
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to replace Bridge No. 254 on Wood
Bridge Road over Third Creek in Iredell County. The existing timber -deck bridge is
structurally deficient and functionally obsolete and will be replaced with a new concrete
deck bridge that will accommodate two 11-foot lanes. The proposed bridge will be placed
on the same alignment and will be widened approximately 1-foot on both sides. The
approaches will be widened to include two 11-foot lanes plus 2-foot paved shoulders.
Class 11 Riprap is proposed along the channel banks.
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: A United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) northern long-eared bat 4(d) rule streamlined consultation form will be
completed and submitted. Due to the anticipated impacts to jurisdictional streams, a US
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit 3 is anticipated for a bridge to
bridge replacement.
Project Commitments: None
Special Proiect Information
Estimated Costs
The estimated cost, based on 2018 prices, is $980,000
Estimated Traffic
Current 1,000 vpd
Year 2040 1,500 vpd
TTST 6%
Crash History
The NCDOT Traffic Safety Unit has evaluated crashes in a ten-year period (May 1,
2008-April 30, 2018) and found three crashes occurring in the vicinity of the project
None were associated with the geometry of the bridge or its approach roadways.
Design Exceptions
The roadway is designed as a Local Rural Route using Sub -Regional Tier Guidelines,
with a 60-mph design speed (posted 55 mph). There is an anticipated design exception
for maximum vertical grade, sag curve K value, and vertical stopping sight distance, as a
15 mph design speed is necessary due to hydraulic controls and existing conditions.
Coordination with NCDOT is ongoing and additional signage may be installed to
enhance the safety of the roadway.
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Offsite Detour
Bridge No. 254 will be replaced on the existing alignment. The offsite detour is 5.5 miles
and utilizes Island Ford Road, I-77, and U.S. 64. See the Transportation Operations Plan
in the Project File.
Water Resources
This project is located in the Yadkin River basin. One jurisdictional stream, Third Creek,
was identified in the study area. Third Creek is a perennial stream which has been
classified by the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission as a warm water stream
for the purposes of stream mitigation. There are no designated High Quality Waters,
water supply watersheds, Outstanding Resource Waters or 2016 Final 303(d) listed
streams within the study area or within 1.0 mile downstream. There are no wetlands in
the study area.
Based on a 25-foot buffer of the proposed slope stakes, there are 65 feet of potential
stream impacts to Third Creek. Class II riprap is proposed along the channel banks to
mitigate impacts to the stream.
The project area is located in a 100-year floodplain but no changes to the floodplain maps
are anticipated. A no -rise certification is anticipated to be completed under the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between NCDOT Hydraulics Section and the NC
Floodplain Mapping Program.
Federally Protected Species
The USFWS lists three federally protected species for Iredell County (updated June
2018): the bog turtle, the dwarf -flowered heartleaf, and the northern long-eared bat
(NLEB). Species listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance do not require
Section 7 consultation with the USFWS; therefore, a biological conclusion is not required
for the bog turtle. A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)
database completed in January 2019 indicated no known occurrences of the bog turtle or
dwarf -flowered heartleaf within 1.0 mile of the project area. An on -site investigation was
conducted on January 9, 2019 and found suitable habitat for dwarf -flowered heartleaf.
Multiple transects of suitable habitat were surveyed during two different site visits, but no
dwarf -flowered heartleaf was identified. Therefore, the biological conclusion is "no
effect" for dwarf -flowered heartleaf.
Based upon current guidance from the USFWS Asheville office, the biological
conclusion for NLEB is "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for any counties in
Division 12, which includes Iredell County. This is due to the fact that these counties are
located in the white nose syndrome area, but since there is no known hibernacula nor
roosting trees in Division 12, the criteria for the 4(d) rule has been met and any
associated take is exempt. A USFWS NLEB 4(d) rule streamlined consultation form will
be completed and submitted.
In accordance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, a desktop-GIS assessment
of the project study area, as well as the area within a 1.13 mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660
feet), was performed on January 9, 2019. A pond approximately 16 acres in size lies to the
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south within the study area and constitutes a suitable feeding source for the bald eagle. Due
to the proximity of suitable habitat, a survey for bald eagle nests within the project study
area and the area within 660 feet of the project limits was performed on January 9, 2019
and none were observed. Additionally, a review of NCNHP records revealed no known
occurrences of this species within 1.0 miles of the project area. Due to the lack of known
occurrences and the lack of observed nests, the biological conclusion for the bald and
golden eagle is "No Effect."
Other Agency Comments
The NCDOT Cultural Resources Group has indicated that no historic architecture or
archaeology survey is required.
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PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
ie completed by the En YES
1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under
the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not
required?
If yes, under which category? Category 49
PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
— by the Engineers
YES
2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
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concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality
impacts?
3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative
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impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health
or the environment?
4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed
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activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern
for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department?
Item 5-8 to be co�by Div-
5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; ❑
surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or
unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational,
archaeological, or historical value?
6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the ❑
Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list?
7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use ❑
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or
ground water impacts?
8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on ❑
long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their
natural habitats'?
NO
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PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Items 9-12 toted by Division Enviro�l Officer.
YES NO
9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its
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habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent
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fill in waters of the United States?
11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of
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fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as
mountain bogs or pine savannahs?
12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental
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Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act?
Items 13 —15 to be completed by the Engineer.
13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes?
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Cultural Resources
14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the
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National Register of Historic Places?
15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of
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way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
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PART D:( To be completed when either category #8, 126) or #15 of the rules are
used.
Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer.
16. Project length:
17. Right of Way width:
18. Project completion date:
19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground
surface:
20. Total acres of wetland impacts:
21. Total linear feet of stream impacts:
22. Project purpose:
D—Signed by:
Prepared by: GlP.-e.14'erQF'Mesaham, PE
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
D—Signed by:
Reviewed by: [ -E Sfafi;4
M.E. Stafford, P.E., Division 12 Engineer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
4/11/2019
Date:
5/14/2019
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Trish Beam, Division 12 Environmental Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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