NC 133 Permit Application Packet_20230918

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER J. ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY

Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
5501 BARBADOS BOULEVARD
CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429-5647
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968

Website: ncdot.gov
Location:
5501 BARBADOS BOULEVARD
CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429-5647

September 18, 2023

NC Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557

ATTN: Mr. Stephen Lane
NCDOT Coordinator

Subject: Application for Coastal Area Management Act Major Development Permit for the
Proposed Replacement of Three Culverts with a Bridge at the Headwaters of Sandy Run
Creek and a Replace Culvert with a Culvert at an UT to Sandy Run Creek on NC 133
(River Road) in Brunswick County, North Carolina. TIP BR-0139. Debit Permit Fees
from WBS No. 67139.1.1

Dear Sir:

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace three culverts
with a bridge at the headwaters of Sandy Run Creek and a single culvert with culvert at a UT to
Sandy Run Creek on NC 133 (River Road) in Brunswick County. The purpose of this letter is to
request approval for a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development Permit. In
addition to this cover letter and CAMA MP 1, 2, and 5 Forms, this application package includes
CAMA adjacent landowner notifications, on-site restoration plan, stormwater management plan,
permit impact drawings (including utility relocation plans), and half size roadway plans.
Construction of this project also requires the following approvals: Clean Water Act (CWA)
Section 404 Permit and Section 401 Water Quality Certification.

1.0 Project Description
The purpose of this project is to replace the existing culverts beneath NC Highway 133 (River
Road) at the flooded headwater wetlands associated with Sand Hill Creek and a UT to Sand Hill
Creek south of SR 1521 (Funston Road). The proposed bridge will be constructed on existing
alignment to minimize cost and impacts. NC Highway 133 (River Road) frequently overtops
during storm events because the existing culverts are buried and undersized. This presents an
unsafe condition for motorists who may attempt to drive through high water.

At Site 1, the three existing culverts to be replaced are two 36-inch reinforced concrete pipes and
one 48-inch corrugated metal pipe at the headwater wetlands of Sand Hill Creek. NCDOT
proposes to replace the existing culverts at Site 1 with a new 7-span, 385-foot cored slab bridge
with a 33-foot, 6-inch clear roadway deck that includes two 12-foot lanes with 4-foot, 9-inch
paved shoulders. At Site 2, the existing single 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe carrying the UT
to Sand Hill Creek is proposed to be replaced with an 84-inch corrugated aluminum alloy pipe
with aluminum headwalls. Standard roadway and bridge construction equipment will be used in
the construction of this project. All work will be completed from the existing roadway.

There are minor utility conflicts with the proposed project alignment which will require
relocation of AT&T and Spectrum utilities. The proposed utility relocation activities are in
uplands and will not impact jurisdictional waters, wetlands, or environmentally sensitive areas.

AT&T will be abandoning their facilities through the project area. A bore under NC 133 on the
northern end of the project is required to tie existing services into their existing underground lines
on the east side of NC 133. On the southern end, AT&T will need a short bore on the east side of
NC 133 to reconnect a hand hole to their existing line. On the west side of the project, Spectrum
will need to bring their existing aerial line down the pole adjacent to Funston Rd and do a
direction bore from that point down the shoulder of Funston Road to their existing hand hole in
front of the cell tower site. The attached utility plans provide more details on these relocations.

2.0 Jurisdictional Resources

• The Sand Hill Creek system exhibits tidal fluctuation and has been determined to be a
CAMA AEC, with high marsh vegetation present on both sides of the existing roadway
crossing this system.
• The existing roadbed and buried/undersized culverts act as a dam preventing regulation
of flow from both sides of the road within these natural systems. The removal of
roadway fill and the replacement of the existing culverts with the proposed bridge system
over Sand Hill Creek, and the replacement of the existing culvert on the UT to Sand Hill
Creek with a larger culvert will allow for increased flow/connectivity throughout the
Sand Hill Creek system. The removal of roadway fill for the proposed bridge over Sand
Hill Creek will also provide opportunity for 404 and CAMA wetland restoration and
enhancement.

The BR-0139 NRTR Update dated August 2023, located at the link below provides additional
details concerning the natural resources within the project study area.

https://connect.ncdot.gov/site/Preconstruction/division/div03/BR-
0139/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=XWJTQ275DEMR-584810103-22

3.0 Avoidance and Minimization

Design Measures
• Span lengths were maximized, thereby minimizing the overall footprint of the bridge’s
substructure and reducing impacts.
• Fill slopes have been maximized (steepened) to the maximum extent possible
considering fill materials and future stability.
• An off-site detour will be used to avoid a temporary work bridge and associated
temporary impacts.

General Construction Measures
• No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be
allowed in wetlands or AECs.
• Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the Design Standards in
Sensitive Watersheds during construction of the project.
• Special Sediment Control Fence and Environmentally Sensitive Area fencing will
be used were applicable.
• No dredging is proposed.
• Turbidity curtains will be considered in areas of adequate shallow depth and lower
velocity. Turbidity will be monitored during in-water work to ensure compliance with
state water quality standards.
• To ensure that all borrow and waste activities occur on high ground, except as authorized
by permit, the NCDOT shall require its contractors to identify all areas to be used to
borrow material, or to dispose of dredged, fill or waste material. Documentation of the
location and characteristics of all borrow and disposal sites associated with the project
will be available on request.

4.0 Mitigation

The NCDOT has avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent
possible as described above. Unavoidable jurisdictional wetland impacts will be offset by the on-
site wetland restoration as described in the attached On-Site Restoration Plan. The proposed
restoration and enhancement will improve natural flow patterns of the wetland system,
improve water quality, and improve aquatic/wildlife habitat and passage.

Stream mitigation will be provided through a private mitigation bank. The Sneeden mitigation
site is one site within the Cape Fear Umbrella Mitigation Bank in Brunswick County, NC
sponsored by LCFUMB LLC. This site is in the Cape Fear 8-digit Hydrologic Unit 03030005.

Currently, NCDOT has purchased 1840 Stream Credits from the Lower Cape Fear Umbrella
Mitigation Bank. The BR-0139 impacts consist of 39 linear feet of perennial impacts that require
mitigation at a 2:1 ratio. With these ratios applied, the Sponsor will debit the Bank for 78 stream
mitigation credits from the Sneeden Site.
F_TIPDebits
PO
Number TIP Debit
Amount
Permit
Date Notes Links
7700002251 R-2561CA 344 int imp 298@ 1:1 -perren imp 287
@2:1

7700002251 BR-1039 78 39 ft imp @2:1 (wetlands offset with
onsite)

5.0 Regulatory Approvals:

CAMA: NCDOT requests that the proposed work be authorized under a Coastal Area
Management Act Major Development Permit. The Certified Mail receipts will be forwarded once
they have been received. Authorization to debit the $475 Permit Application Fee from WBS
67139.1.1 is hereby given.

Section 404: We anticipate that the impacts for this project will be authorized under Regional
General Permit 50 of the Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).

Section 401: We anticipated Water Quality General Certification 4135 will apply to this project
and are requesting written concurrence from NCDEQ Division of Water Resources.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at (910)
341-2036 or at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Mason Herndon
NCDOT Division 3 PDEA Engineer

cc: Tom Steffens, US Army Corps of Engineers
Hannah Sprinkle, Division of Water Resources

Attachments

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DDCMM MP-1
APPLICATIONN for
Majorr Developmentt Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Ncdot Highway Division 3
Project Name (if applicable)
BR-0139, Replace Culvert #003 over Sand Hill Creek and
Three Other Culverts on NC 133 (River Road)
Applicant 1: First Name
Mason
MI Last Name
Herndon
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
5501 Barbados Blvd.
PO Box City
Castle Hayne
State
NC
ZIP
28429
Country
USA
Phone No.
910 -341 -2036 ext.
FAX No.
--
Street Address (if different from above)City State ZIP
-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name
Mailing Address PO Box City State
ZIP Phone No. 1
-- ext.
Phone No. 2
-- ext.
FAX No.Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)City State ZIP
-
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 6)APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 6)APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Brunswick
Street Address
River Road at Sand Hill Creek
State Rd. #
133
Subdivision Name
N/A
City
Boiling Spring Lakes
State
NC
Zip
28479 -
Phone No.
N/A --ext.
Lot No.(s)(if many, attach additional page with list)
N/A,,,,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
Cape Fear
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Sand Hill Creek
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
Natural Manmade Unknown
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
Cape Fear River
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
Yes No
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
work falls within.
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
0 ft.
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
108,900 SF (2.5 acre)
c. Size of individual lot(s)
n/a, , ,
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water)or
NWL (normal water level)
6-8 ft NHW or NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Vegetation within the proposed project area consists of maintained and disturbed land, tidal freshwater marsh, riverine
swamp forest, and mixed pine/hardwood communities. The tidal freshwater marsh areas are dominated with high marsh
species including saw grass and saltmarsh bulrush.
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Existing 2 lane road on NC Highway 133 (River Road)
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Land uses adjacent to the project and in the project vicinity are rural residential areas, forested lands, and managed lands
associated with Orton Plantation.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
N/A
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Yes No NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal?Yes No
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy.
If yes, by whom?
Yes No NA
NCDOT HEU
l. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a
National Register listed or eligible property?
Yes No NA
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 6)APPLICATION for
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m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site?
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach documentation, if available)
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
No wastewater treatment facilities area located within the project area.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
No water supply source is present in the project area.
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
No current stormwater management systems are in place.
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use?Commercial Public/Government
Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The project will replace the existing pipes on River Road at Sand Hill Creek and a UT to Sand Hill Creek. The existing pipe
at Sand Hill Creek will be replace with a cored slab bridge with spill thru abutments; the existing pipe at the UT to Sand Hill
Creek will be replace with a corrugated aluminum pipe.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
The project will replace the existing pipes on Sand Hill Creek with a cored slab bridge with spil thru abutments and the
existing pipe on the UT to Sand Hill Creek with a corrugated aluminum pipe. The project work will begin with the removal of
the existing road way with provisions for the construction of the final bridge/structures completed as appropriate from existing
road. The bridge will be constructed in a top-down method working out from upland sections and progressing from
previously constructed sections over wetlands. PIpe placement will require dewatering with BMPs and erosion control
measures employed while continuing to provide necessary flow through area. The piles for the bridge sections will be driven
with suitable/standard pile driving equipment. This work will be conducted using standard road construction equipment.
Equipment willl be stored on-site in upland areas.
d. List all development activities you propose.
The existing culverts to be replaced are two 36-inch reinforced concrete pipes and one 48-inch corrugated metal pipe
carrying Sand Hill Creek, and one 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe carrying at UT to Sand Hill Creek. NCDOT proposes to
replace the existing culverts carrying Sand Hill Creek with a new 7-span, 385-foot cored slab bridge with a 33-foot, 6-inch
clear roadway deck that includes two 12-foot lanes with 4-foot, 9-inch paved shoulders. The existing culvert carrying the UT
to Sand Hill Creek is proposed to be replaced with an 84-inch corrugated aluminum alloy pipe with aluminum headwalls.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both?Maintenance
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project?2.5 Sq.Ft or Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area
that the public has established use of?
Yes No NA
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
The proposed bridge construction over Sand Hill Creek will result in fill, excavation, and mechanized clearing in CAMA and
404 wetlands. The proposed pipe replacement on the UT to Sand Hill Creek will result in fill, excavation, and mechanized
clearing within 404 wetlands and the UT to Sand Hill Creek.
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland?
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water?
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
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j. Is there any mitigation proposed?
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
Yes No NA
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6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a)– (f) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Orton Plantation Holdings, LLC Phone No.
Address 11 Time Square
New York, NY 10036
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas.(Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date ___________________________ Print Name
Signature ___________________________
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
___________________________
9/18/23 Mason Herndon
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 6 of 6)APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Channel
(NLW or
NWL)
Canal Boat Basin Boat Ramp Rock Groin Rock
Breakwater
Other
(excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
Length 385ft
Width 50ft
Avg. Existing
Depth NA NA 0
Final Project
Depth NA NA 0
1. EXCAVATION This section not applicable
a.Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in
cubic yards.
b.Type of material to be excavated.
c.(i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
CW SAV SB
WL None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d.High-ground excavation in cubic yards.
300
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL This section not applicable
a.Location of disposal area.b.Dimensions of disposal area.
c.(i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
d.(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
Yes No NA
(ii) If yes, where?
e.(i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
CW SAV SB
WL None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
.
f.(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 – Structures)
a.Type of shoreline stabilization:
Bulkhead Riprap Breakwater/Sill Other:
b.Length: 20ft
Width:2-4ft
c.Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: 1ft d.Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL: 2ft
e.Type of stabilization material:
riprap
f.(i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
Yes No NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
g.Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
h.Type of fill material.
i.Source of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a.(i) Will fill material be brought to the site?Yes No NA
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 0
(iii) Dimensions of fill area east side of road 10ftx775ft west
side of road-3.5ftx40ft
(iv) Purpose of fill
road way construction and culvert replacement
b.(i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
CW SAV SB
WL 7886 None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
road way construction and culvert replacement
5. GENERAL
a.How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
NCDOT sediment and erosion control BMPs will be used to contain
on-site material.
b.What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Standard roadway equipment
c.(i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
Yes No NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
d.(i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site?Yes No NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
8/17/2023
Date
BR-0139
Project Name
NCDOT
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
cant Name
cant Signature
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Form DCM MP-5
BRIDGES and CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
1. BRIDGES This section not applicable
a.Is the proposed bridge:
Commercial Public/Government Private/Community
b.Water body to be crossed by bridge:
Sand Hill Creek
c.Type of bridge (construction material):
cored slab
d.Water depth at the proposed crossing at NLW or NWL:
+1 ft (vegetation currently present within flow areas)
e.(i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing bridge:
(iii) Width of existing bridge:
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge:
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain)
f.(i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert?Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing culvert:50 ft.
(iii) Width of existing culvert:2@36" and 1@48"
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL:7 ft.
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)Culverts will be removed.
g.Length of proposed bridge:385 ft.h.Width of proposed bridge:33.5'
i.Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?Yes No
If yes, explain:Water will no longer flow through pipes, but
under bridge with spill thru abutments
j.Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening?Yes No
If yes, explain:
k.Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge:N/A l.Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard concerning their
approval?Yes No
If yes, explain:
m.Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing no navigable
waters?Yes No
If yes, explain:Removal of pipe and existing roadway will
not create a navigable water.
n.Height of proposed bridge above wetlands:7 ft.
2. CULVERTS This section not applicable
a.Number of culverts proposed:1 b.Water body in which the culvert is to be placed:
UT to Sand Hill Creek
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c.Type of culvert (construction material):
Corrugated Aluminum Pipe
d.(i) Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing bridge:
(iii) Width of existing bridge:
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge:
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain)
e.(i) Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing culvert(s):50 ft.
(iii) Width of existing culvert(s):60"
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL:4.5 ft-0.5-ft water depth
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)Culverts will be removed and replaced.
f.Length of proposed culvert:60 ft.g.Width of proposed culvert:84"
h.Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the NHW or NWL.
5.5 ft(Buried 1 ft and water depth 0.5 ft
i.Depth of culvert to be buried below existing bottom contour.
1 ft.
j.Will the proposed culvert affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening?Yes No
If yes, explain:
k.Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes No
If yes, explain:Proposed pipe is larger diameter than
existing pipe in order to reduce roadway flooding during
storm events.
3. EXCAVATION and FILL This section not applicable
a.(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation below the NHW or NWL?Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be excavated:Site 1-187ft Site 2-
60ft
(iii) Avg. width of area to be excavated:Site 1-60ft Site 2-8ft
(iv) Avg. depth of area to be excavated:Site 1 1.5ft Site 2-1ft
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards:Site 1-
73 Site 2-18
b.(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation within coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square
feet affected.
CW 5402 SAV SB
WL 1566 None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
Removal of existing roadway and construction of bridge;
removal and installation of new pipe.
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c.(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
high-ground excavation?Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be excavated:Site 1-385ft Site 2-
12ft
(iii) Avg. width of area to be excavated:Site 1-42ft Site 2-48ft
(iv) Avg. depth of area to be excavated:Site 1-1.5ft Site 2-9ft
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards:Site 1-
898 Site 2-256
d.If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any excavation, please complete the following:
(i) Location of the spoil disposal area:Excavated material will be hauled to a DOT approved waste site.
(ii) Dimensions of the spoil disposal area:adequate to accept materials from this project
(iii) Do you claim title to the disposal area?Yes No (If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.)
(iv) Will the disposal area be available for future maintenance?Yes No
(v) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs), other wetlands (WL), or shell
bottom (SB)?
CW SAV WL SB None
If any boxes are checked, give dimensions if different from (ii) above.
(vi) Does the disposal area include any area below the NHW or NWL? ?Yes No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (ii) above.
e.(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed below NHW or NWL?Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be filled:
(iii) Avg. width of area to be filled:
(iv) Purpose of fill:
f.(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed within coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square
feet affected.
CW 3 SAV SB
WL 9205 None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
Bridge construction; pipe installation
g.(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed on high-ground?Yes No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be filled:2387 ft.
(iii) Avg. width of area to be filled:60 ft.
(iv) Purpose of fill:Roadway improvements
4. GENERAL
a.Will the proposed project require the relocation of any existing
utility lines?Yes No
If yes, explain:AT&T Fiber lines and Spectrum/Charter
Fiber lines will be relocated as a result of this project.
b.Will the proposed project require the construction of any temporary
detour structures?Yes No
If yes, explain:
Form DCM MP-5 (Bridges and Culverts, Page 4 of 4)
252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST ::www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: 10/26/06
If this portion of the proposed project has already received
approval from local authorities, please attach a copy of the
approval or certification.
< Form continues on back>
c.Will the proposed project require any work channels?
Yes No
If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2.
d.How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
NCDOT sediment and erosion control BMPs will be used to
contain on-site fill material.
e.What type of construction equipment will be used (for example,
dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Standard roadway equipment
f.Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site?
Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
g.Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
shoreline stabilization?Yes No
If yes, complete form MP-2, Section 3 for Shoreline
Stabilization only.
Date
BR-0139
Project Name
NCDOT
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
Wetland Restoration Plan
NC 133, River Road
Brunswick County

TIP BR-0139
WBS No. 67139.1.1

July 27, 2023

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will perform on-site mitigation for
wetland impacts associated with Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) BR-0139. This site
occurs within the Right-of-Way of NC 133, River Road. The restoration and enhancement
project begins at approximately Sta. 18+62 and ends at approximately Sta. 22+50. NCDOT will
restore 0.34 acre and enhance 0.16 acre of wetlands within the existing Right-of-Way.

The 0.34 acre of wetland restoration and 0.16 acre of wetland enhancement within NCDOT
Right-of-Way will mitigate for 0.34 acre of permanent impact in wetlands due to minor widening
and raising of the roadway grade in the 0.45-mile project area (see permit drawings and impact
summary for a breakdown of the project impacts). All mitigation generated by this restoration
will only be used to offset the impacts for this project. No banking of excess mitigation is
proposed.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

The project is located in Brunswick County, approximately 10 miles south of Belville, NC near
the intersection of NC 133 and Funston Road (SR 1521) . This section on NC 133 is prone to
flooding, therefore the Department is proposing to replace the existing two 36-inch RCP and one
48-inch CMP with a new 7-span 385-foot cored slab bridge at the restoration site. The adjacent
land use is primarily comprised of forested land with some low-density housing interspersed
throughout.
The area surrounding the mitigation area contains a Tidal Freshwater Marsh community. The
dominant species of this Tidal Freshwater Marsh include Saw Grass (Cladium mariscus), Soft
Rush (Juncus effusus) and Bulrush (Typha latifolia).
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
The proposed mitigation consists of the restoration of 0.34 acre and enhancement of 0.16 acre of
Tidal Freshwater Marsh (see attached restoration figure for more details). The restoration
activities will involve removal of the existing roadway fill of NC 133, River Road. This area will
be graded to match the existing adjacent reference wetland elevation as well as ripped and disked
if necessary. The enhancement will include grading of existing wetlands to the adjacent natural
and undisturbed wetland elevation. The proposed restoration will improve natural flow patterns
of the wetland system, improve water quality, and improve aquatic/wildlife habitat and passage.
The proposed restoration and enhancement within NCDOT Right-of-Way will be placed on the
Natural Environment Unit’s Mitigation Geo-Database for protection perpetuity.

The wetland restoration areas shall be fully contained by silt fence until all unsuitable fill
material has been removed and the restoration areas have been restored to the approximate
natural elevation of the adjacent, similar undisturbed wetlands and stabilized with appropriate
wetland vegetation.

The Natural Environment Unit shall be contacted to provide construction assistance to ensure
that the mitigation area is constructed appropriately.

VEGETATION PLANTING
Following the successful completion of site grading and stabilization, the restoration and
enhancement areas as well as the temporary construction and utility easement areas will be
planted with species found in Tidal Freshwater Marsh communities including: Saw Grass
(Cladium jamaicense), Soft Rush (Juncus Effusus), Duck Potato (Sagittaria latifolia) and Lizards
Tail (Saururus cernuus). The restoration area directly under the bridge (0.23 acre) will not be
planted due to sunlight restrictions caused by the low bridge height.
Native grass seeding and mulching will be performed on all disturbed areas within the wetland
restoration area for stabilization purposes according to guidance and standard procedures of
NCDOT’s Roadside Environmental Unit.

MONITORING

Upon successful completion of construction, the following monitoring strategy is proposed for
the 0.34 acre restoration and 0.16 acre enhancement within the NCDOT Right-of-Way. NCDOT
will document monitoring activities on the site in an annual report distributed to the regulatory
agencies. The vegetation component of the wetland site will be deemed successful if the targeted
wetland herbaceous species survives and has an average of 75 percent vegetation cover, not
including any invasive species.

HYDROLOGIC MONITORING

No specific hydrological monitoring is proposed for the wetland restoration area. The target
elevation will be based on the reference wetland and verified during construction. Constructing
the site at the adjacent wetland elevation will ensure the hydrology in the restored area is like the
hydrology in the reference area.

VEGETATION SUCCESS CRITERIA

NCDOT shall monitor the restoration site by visual observation and photo points for survival and
aerial cover of vegetation. NCDOT shall monitor the site for a minimum of three years or until
the site is deemed successful. Monitoring will be initiated upon completion of the planting.

5,402 sq. feet
2,222 sq. feet
10,071 sq. feet
Coastal/404 Beneficial Excavation (Enhancement)
Coastal/404 Full Restoration
Coastal/404 Shaded Restoration
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1,475 sq. feet 404 Beneficial Excavation (Enhancement)
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
September 18, 2023
Orton Plantation Holdings, LLC
11 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Re: Replacement of culverts over Sand Hill Creek and an unnamed tributary to Sand Hill Creek on NC 133 (River Road)
Brunswick County, North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Highway Division 3 is submitting an application to the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) for the replacement of culverts on River Road (NC 133) over
Sand Hill Creek and an unnamed tributary to Sand Hill Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The proposed
construction will consist of the replacement of the existing culverts with a bridge at Sand Hill Creek and with a
corrugated aluminum pipe. DCM requires that all adjacent landowners be notified of this application.
The attached permit application package describes the proposed plan for the culvert replacement project. The Major
Permit will allow for construction activities within Areas of Environmental Concern that are under the jurisdiction of
DCM.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 910-341-2036 or Mr. Stephen Lane at DCM (252-515-5408). Thank you
in advance for your cooperation.
Should you have objections to the proposed construction, please check the appropriate statement below, sign, date, and
return as soon as possible to:
Mr. Stephen Lane, Field Representative
N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City District
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Written comments must be received by the Division of Coastal Management within 30 days of receipt of this notice.
NO RESPONSE WITHIN 30 DAYS of receipt of the correspondence will be INTERPRETED AS NO OBJECTION
Sincerely,
Mason Herndon
NCDOT PDEA Engineer
I have no objection to the proposed project as described in this correspondence.
I have objection to the project as presently proposed and have enclosed comments.
(Signature)
(Date)
Sincerely,
Mason Herndon
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Type I or II Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form

STIP Project No. BR-0139
WBS Element 67139.1
Federal Project No. N/A

A. Project Description:

The description of the project is to replace three culverts carrying Sand Hill Creek and one
culvert carrying an unnamed tributary (UT) to Sand Hill Creek on NC 133 (River Road) in
Brunswick County. The project is located along NC 133 (River Road) north and south of the
intersection with Funston Road. See attached Project Location Map.

The existing culverts to be replaced are two 36-inch reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) and one
48-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) carrying Sand Hill Creek, and one 60-inch reinforced
concrete pipe carrying a UT to Sand Hill Creek. The distance between the three culverts is
approximately 170 feet.

NCDOT proposes to replace the existing culverts carrying Sand Hill Creek with a new 7-span
385-foot cored slab bridge that has a 33-foot, 6-inch clear roadway deck that includes two, 12-
foot lanes with 4-foot 9-inch paved shoulders. The existing culvert carrying UT to Sand Hill Creek
(just north of Sand Hill Creek) is proposed to be replaced with another culvert, an 84-inch
corrugated aluminum alloy pipe with aluminum headwalls. The proposed improvements to NC
133 are approximately 0.45 miles in length.

B. Description of Need and Purpose:

The proposed need for the project is NC 133 (River Road) frequently overtops during storm
events because the existing culverts are buried and undersized. This presents an unsafe
condition for motorists who may attempt to drive through the high water.

The purpose of the project is to replace the existing culverts beneath NC 133 (River Road) at the
flooded wetlands associated with Sand Hill Creek and a UT to Sand Hill Creek south of SR 1521
(Funston Road). The proposed bridge will be constructed on existing alignment to minimize cost
and impacts.

C. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification:

Type I(A) - Ground Disturbing Action

D. Proposed Improvements:

28. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade
separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings, if the actions meet the
constraints in 23 CFR 771.117(e)(1-6).






 

 

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E. Special Project Information:

Two alternatives were evaluated for the subject project, (1) replacing the culverts with a bridge
on new location, using the existing road as an onsite detour and (2) replacing the culverts with a
bridge on the existing alignment, requiring an offsite detour. In reviewing the project, NCDOT
determined that Alternative 1, replacing the bridge on new location, was not a viable option due
to the substantial number of impacts to the wetlands and Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA)-designated wetlands on either side of the existing road. The properties adjacent to the
existing alignment also have conservation easements and are designated as “exceptional” and
“very high” value natural systems in the NC Natural Heritage Program database. Although it is
generally undesirable to close a road for 6 to 8 months of construction, NCDOT determined that
the permanent impacts to the surrounding natural system were too great in comparison to the
traffic delay of an off-site detour. Therefore, replacing the existing structure in place will require
the use of an off-site detour, from NC 133 (River Road) to US 17 (Ocean Highway) to NC 87
(George II Highway) back to NC 133 (River Road). The length of the proposed off-site detour is
approximately 43 miles.

Brunswick County Schools has indicated that seven buses take 10 trips on this stretch of NC 133
each day. The detour route will increase travel time to and from schools. Limited turn around
locations for buses in the project area and on detour routes were noted as a concern. Brunswick
County Emergency Management System (EMS) has indicated that the proposed detour will have
a high impact on their response time. NC 133 is a Primary Hurricane Evacuation Route and a
Primary Nuclear Evacuation Route. Brunswick County EMS noted the proposed road closure
would require additional planning and coordination to ensure the evacuation routes are
maintained under FEMA guidelines and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements for
the operation of the nuclear facility.

It is recommended that construction be completed as quickly as possible to minimize the time the
road is closed and the off-site detour in place. Further coordination with local schools and EMS is
recommended prior to construction.

Streams and wetlands in the project area are shown in Figure 3 from the Natural Resources
Technical Report (NRTR). Approximately 70 linear feet of stream impacts are anticipated along
the UT to Sand Hill Creek based on slope stakes limits plus 25 feet. While the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) will make the final determination as to the permit required, at this time it is
anticipated that an Individual Permit will not be required and that the project would qualify as a
Nationwide Permit 3 and corresponding Section 401 Water Quality General Certification.

Based on slope stake limits plus 25 feet, the proposed project would impact approximately 1 acre
of 404 Wetlands WA, WB, WC, WD, and WE. According to the NRTR, two CAMA wetlands were
identified in the project study area as CAMA coastal marsh. Approximately 0.1 acre of CAMA
Wetlands CWD and CWE will be impacted by the roadway excavation prior to bridge
construction.

In coordination with the Division of Coastal Management (DCM), it has been determined that
Sand Hill Creek is a CAMA AEC. A CAMA major permit will also be required for the construction
of this project. Impacts to the AEC are not anticipated to be substantial.

Based on slope stake limits plus 25 feet, the proposed project would impact approximately 3
acres of the 100-year floodplain.
NOTE: The following Type I(C) Actions (NCDOT-FHWA 2019 CE Agreement, Appendix A) only
require completion of Sections A through D to substantiate and document the CE classification: 1,
5, 8 (signs and pavement markings only), 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20; or several other Type I
Action subcategories identified in past NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreements (see
Appendix D). Pre-approval as a CE does not exempt activities from compliance with other
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Public Involvement: NCDOT notified area landowners as well as the Brunswick County School
and Emergency Management System. County comments are summarized above. No
landowner comments were received with regards to the project.

Estimated Cost (2022)1:
Construction $2,500,000
Right-Of-Way $50,000
Total $2,550,000
1Cost estimates are preliminary and subject to change.

Estimated Traffic:
Existing (2020): 5,100 VPD
Future (2044): 13,200 VPD
TT-ST: 2 percent
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F. Project Impact Criteria Checklists:

F2. Ground Disturbing Actions – Type I (Appendix A) & Type II (Appendix B)

Proposed improvement(s) that fit Type I Actions (NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement,
Appendix A) including 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, 21, 22 (ground disturbing), 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, &/or 30;
&/or Type II Actions (NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement, Appendix B) answer the project
impact threshold questions (below) and questions 8 – 31.

x If any question 1-7 is checked “Yes” then NCDOT certification for FHWA approval is required.
x If any question 8-31 is checked “Yes” then additional information will be required for those questions
in Section G.

PROJECT IMPACT THRESHOLDS
(FHWA signature required if any of the questions 1-7 are marked “Yes”.) Yes No
1 Does the project require formal consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)? ܆ ;
2 Does the project result in impacts subject to the conditions of the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)? ܆ ;
3 Does the project generate substantial controversy or public opposition, for any
reason, following appropriate public involvement? ܆ ;
4 Does the project cause disproportionately high and adverse impacts relative to low-
income and/or minority populations? ܆ ;
5 Does the project involve a residential or commercial displacement, or a substantial
amount of right of way acquisition? ܆ ;
6 Does the project require an Individual Section 4(f) approval? ܆ ;
7
Does the project include adverse effects that cannot be resolved with a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) under Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) or have an adverse effect on a National Historic
Landmark (NHL)?
܆ ;
If any question 8-31 is checked “Yes” then additional information will be required for those questions in
Section G.
Other Considerations Yes No
8 Is an Endangered Species Act (ESA) determination unresolved or is the project
covered by a Programmatic Agreement under Section 7? ; ܆
9 Is the project located in anadromous fish spawning waters? ܆ ;
10
Does the project impact waters classified as Outstanding Resource Water (ORW),
High Quality Water (HQW), Water Supply Watershed Critical Areas, 303(d) listed
impaired water bodies, buffer rules, or Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)? ܆ ;
11 Does the project impact Waters of the United States in any of the designated
mountain trout streams? ܆ ;
12 Does the project require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Individual
Section 404 Permit? ܆ ;
13 Will the project require an easement from a Federal Energy Regulatory
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Other Considerations for Type I and II Ground Disturbing Actions (continued) Yes No
14
Does the project include a Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
(NHPA) effects determination other than a No Effect, including archaeological
remains? ܆ ;
15 Does the project involve GeoEnvironmental Sites of Concerns such as gas
stations, dry cleaners, landfills, etc.? ܆ ;
16
Does the project require work encroaching and adversely affecting a regulatory
floodway or work affecting the base floodplain (100-year flood) elevations of a
water course or lake, pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 23 CFR 650 subpart
A?
; ܆
17 Is the project in a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) county and substantially
affects the coastal zone and/or any Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ; ܆
18 Does the project require a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) permit? ܆ ;
19 Does the project involve construction activities in, across, or adjacent to a
designated Wild and Scenic River present within the project area? ܆ ;
20 Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) resources? ܆ ;
21 Does the project impact federal lands (e.g. U.S. Forest Service (USFS), USFWS,
etc.) or Tribal Lands? ܆ ;
22 Does the project involve any changes in access control or the modification or
construction of an interchange on an interstate? ܆ ;
23 Does the project have a permanent adverse effect on local traffic patterns or
community cohesiveness? ܆ ;
24 Will maintenance of traffic cause substantial disruption? ܆ ;
25 Is the project inconsistent with the STIP, and where applicable, the Metropolitan
Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)? ܆ ;
26
Does the project require the acquisition of lands under the protection of Section 6(f)
of the Land and Water Conservation Act, the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act,
the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),
Tribal Lands, or other unique areas or special lands that were acquired in fee or
easement with public-use money and have deed restrictions or covenants on the
property?
܆ ;
27 Does the project involve Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) buyout
properties under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)? ܆ ;
28 Does the project include a de minimis or programmatic Section 4(f)? ܆ ;
29 Is the project considered a Type I under the NCDOT Noise Policy? ܆ ;
30 Is there prime or important farmland soil impacted by this project as defined by the
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)? ܆ ;
31 Are there other issues that arose during the project development process that
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G. Additional Documentation as Required from Section F (ONLY for questions marked ‘Yes’):

Question 8.
As stated above, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has revised the previous programmatic biological
opinion (PBO) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the US Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE), and NCDOT for the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis)
in eastern North Carolina. The PBO covers the entire NCDOT program in Divisions 1-8, including all
NCDOT projects and activities. NCDOT, FHWA, and USACE have agreed to two conservation
measures which will avoid/minimize mortality of NLEBs. The programmatic determination for NLEB
for the NCDOT program is May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect. The PBO will ensure compliance
with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for ten years (effective through December 31, 2030)
for all NCDOT projects with a federal nexus in Divisions 1-8, which includes Brunswick County,
where Project BR-0139 is located.

Question 16.
This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to FEMA-regulated stream(s). Therefore,
the Division shall submit sealed as-built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon completion of
project construction, certifying that the drainage structure(s) and roadway embankment that are
located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally
and vertically. The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP),
to determine status of project with regard to applicability of NCDOT’S State Floodplain Compliance
(SFC), or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of
Map Revision (LOMR).

Question 17.
Brunswick County is listed as a Coastal Zone Management Act (CAMA) county. Based on
information provided by NCDOT Division 3, the Division of Coastal Management is claiming this area
as a CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). A CAMA permit will be obtained prior to
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H. Project Commitments (attach as Green Sheet to CE Form):
NCDOT PROJECT COMMITMENTS
STIP Project No. BR-0139
Replacement of culverts near Sand Hill Creek on NC 133 (River Road)
Brunswick County
Federal Aid Project No. N/A
WBS Element 67139.1
NCDOT – Hydraulics Unit
This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to FEMA-regulated stream(s). Therefore,
the Division shall submit sealed as-built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon completion of
project construction, certifying that the drainage structure(s) and roadway embankment that are
located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally
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I. Categorical Exclusion Approval:
STIP Project No. BR-0139
WBS Element 67139.1
Federal Project No. N/A

Prepared By:

Date Rachel Nance
HNTB, PC

Prepared For:

Reviewed By:

Date Derek Pielech, PE Division 3 Bridge Program Manager
North Carolina Department of Transportation

; Approved
x If NO grey boxes are checked in Section F (pages 2
and 3), NCDOT approves the Type I or Type II
Categorical Exclusion.

܆ Certified
x If ANY grey boxes are checked in Section F (pages 2
and 3), NCDOT certifies the Type I or Type II
Categorical Exclusion for FHWA approval.
x If classified as Type III Categorical Exclusion.

Date for Chad D. Kimes, PE, Division 3 Engineer
North Carolina Department of Transportation

FHWA Approved: For Projects Certified by NCDOT (above), FHWA signature required.

N/A
Date for John F. Sullivan, III, PE, Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration

Note: Prior to ROW or Construction authorization, a consultation may be required (please see
Section VII of the NCDOT-FHWA CE Programmatic Agreement for more details).

Derek Pielech, PE, NCDOT Division 3 Bridge Program Manager





 

 










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Historic Architecture and Landscapes NO SURVEY REQUIRED form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement.
Page 1 of 4
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES
NO SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:BR-0139 County:Brunswick
WBS No.:67139.1.1 Document
Type:
MCC
Fed. Aid No:N/A Funding:State Federal
Federal
Permit(s):
Yes No Permit
Type(s):
USACE
Project Description: Replace pipes under NC 133 at Sand Hill Creek.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, HPO GIS information, historic designations roster, and indexes was
undertaken on November 1, 2021, for the updated study area.Based on this review, there are no
existing NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS properties in the Area of Potential Effects, which is defined on
the following maps in relation to the previous study area. There are no properties over fifty years
of age that warrant further evaluation; all are unremarkable and/or altered and lack integrity.
There are no National Register listed or eligible properties and no survey is required. If design
plans change, additional review will be required.
Why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting that there
are no unidentified significant historic architectural or landscape resources in the project
area:
HPO quad maps and GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for the
Brunswick County survey, Brunswick County GIS/Tax information,and Google Maps are
considered valid for the purposes of determining the likelihood of historic resources being
present. There are no National Register listed or eligible properties within the APE and no
survey is required.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
Map(s)Previous Survey Info.Photos Correspondence Design Plans
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
Historic Architecture and Landscapes --NO SURVEY REQUIRED
Kate Husband November 1, 2021
NCDOT Architectural Historian Date
17-11-0023
UPDATE
Project Tracking No. (Internal Use)