20231703 Ver 1_B-6016 Buncombe December 13 2023_20231213

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
December 13, 2023
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers NC Division of Water Resources
Regulatory Field Office Transportation Permitting Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 1617 Mail Service Center
Asheville, NC 28805 Raleigh NC 27699-1617
ATTN: Ms. Lori Beckwith, Mr. Kevin Mitchell
NCDOT Coordinator NCDOT Coordinator
JOSEPH R. HOPKINS
SECRETARY
Subject: Application for Section 404 Regional General Permit 50, and Section 401 Water
Quality Certification for the Proposed Replacement of Bridge 4110142 on SR 2027
(Martin Creek Rd.) over Martin Creek in Buncombe County, Division 13, TIP No.
B-6016, Debit $323 from WBS 48211.1.1.
Dear Madam and Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace bridge 4110142 on SR
2027 (Martin Creek Rd.) over Martin Creek with a new bridge at the existing location. Traffic will be
maintained on existing utilizing a temporary pipe detour, while a new bridge is constructed.
As a result of stabilizing banks under the new bridge, ditch and pipe outlet, there will be a total of 55 linear
feet of permanent stream bank stabilization impacts, and 87 linear feet (0.02 ac) of temporary impacts.
These impacts do not require permanent fill in the stream bed, therefore, under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act, do not constitute Loss of Waters of the U.S., and are not subject to compensatory mitigation.
Please see enclosed copies of the Pre -Construction Notification (PCN), Stormwater Management Plan,
Permit Drawings, Protected Species Info, Archaeology and Historic Reports, Tribal Coordination
Documents, and Categorical Exclusion (CE).
A copy of this permit application has been posted on the NCDOT Website at:
http://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Michael Turchy at maturchy(a ncdot.gov or [phone].
Sincerely,
f of Michael A. Turchy
Environmental Coordination and Permitting Group Leader
ec: NCDOT Permit Application Standard Distribution List
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598 Website: www.nedot.gov

Permit
Drawings

Highway
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Stormwater
,,,,
Highway Stormwater Program
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
(Version 3.00; Released August 2021)
FOR NCDOT PROJECTS
WBS Element: 48209.3.1
TIP/Prof No: B-6016 County(ies): Buncombe Page 1 of 2
General Project Information
WBS Element:
48211.1.1 ITIP Number: B-6016 I Project Type: JBridge Replacement Date: 11/22/2022
NCDOT Contact:
Yates Allen (Divison Enviromental Officer)
Contractor / Designer:
TGS Engineers (David B. Petty, PE)
Address:
NCDOT Highway Division 13
Address:
706 Hillsborough Street
55 Orange Street
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
Raleigh NC, 27603
Phone:
828-250-3002
Phone:
919-773-8887 ext. 104
Email:
alien ncdot. ov
Email:
d ett t sen ineers.com
City/Town:
Barnardsville
County(ies):
Buncombe
River Basins :
French Broad I
ICAMA County?
I No
Wetlands within Project Limits?
No
Project Descri tion
Project Length (lin. miles or feet):
0.076 miles Surrounding Land Use: 1wooded, farmland, low density residential
Proposed Project
Existing Site
Project Built -Upon Area (ac.)
0.2 lac.
0.2 ac.
Typical Cross Section Description:
Two 10' paved travel lanes with 3' grased shoulders (7' to guardrail, 3' paved).
Two 9' paved travel lanes with 0.5' paved shoulders.
Annual Avg Daily Traffic (veh/hr/day):
I Design/Future: 1 200 1 Year: 2023
Existing: 200 1 Year: 2023
General Project Narrative:
NCDOT STIP B-6016 involves the replacement of Bridge #110142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin Creek Rd.) in Buncombe County, NC east of Barnardsville. Proposed
(Description of Minimization of Water
55' long by 27' wide (21" cored slab units) single span bridge to replace existing 21' long by 25' wide (timber floor on 1-beams) single span bridge. The proposed grade will be
Quality Impacts)
about 1' above existing ground within the vicinity of the bridge and roughly matching existing ground approximately 70 ft northeast of the bridge and 80 ft southwest of the
bridge.
The existing bridge has openings below the bridge rail that discharge directly to Martin Creek. The proposed bridge will have no direct discharge into the river. Stormwater runoff
from the bridge is to flow to a grated inlet located just outside of the approach slab in the southwest quadrant and will be diffused with a riprap pad at the proposed pipe outlet in
the southeast quadrant. All proposed stormwater runoff is discharged as far away from the stream and at the lowest velocities as practicable.

H ghway
Stormwater
(Version 3.00; Released August 2021
Surface Water Body (1): 1
NCDWR Surface Water Classification for Water Body
Other Stream Classification: None
Impairments: None
Aquatic T&E Species? No Co
NRTR Stream ID: no NRTR
Project Includes Bridge Spanning Water Body? iYes
Deck Drains Discharge Over Water Body? INo
(If yes, provide justification in the General Project Narrative;
Surface Water Body (2):
NCDWR Surface Water Classification for Water Body
Other Stream Classification:
Impairments:
Aquatic T&E Species? Co
NRTR Stream ID:
Project Includes Bridge Spanning Water Body?
Deck Drains Discharge Over Water Body?
(If yes, provide justification in the General Project Narrative;
Surface Water Body (3):
NCDWR Surface Water Classification for Water Body
Other Stream Classification:
Impairments:
Aquatic T&E Species? Co
NRTR Stream ID:
Project Includes Bridge Spanning Water Body?
Deck Drains Discharge Over Water Body?
(If yes, provide justification in the General Project Narrative;
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Highway Stormwater Program
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR NCDOT PROJECTS
County(ies): Buncombe
General Project Information
Waterbody Information
Martin Creek 1NCDWR Stream Index No.:
Primary Classification: Water Supply II (WS-II;
Supplemental Classification: Trout Waters (Tr)
6-96-3-5
Deck Drains Discharge Over Buffer? JNo 113issipator Pads Provided in Buffer?
(If yes, provide justification in the General Project Narrative) (If yes, describe in the General Project Narrative; if no, justify in the
General Project Narrative)
NCDWR Stream Index No.:
Primary Classification:
Supplemental Classification:
Buffer Rules in Effect:
Deck Drains Discharge Over Buffer? Dissipator Pads Provided in Buffer?
(If yes, provide justification in the General Project Narrative) (If yes, describe in the General Project Narrative; if no, justify in the
General Project Narrative)
NCDWR Stream Index No.:
Primary Classification:
Supplemental Classification:
Deck Drains Discharge Over Buffer? I I Dissipator Pads Provided in Buffer?
(If yes, provide justification in the General Project Narrative) (If yes, describe in the General Project Narrative; if no, justify in the
General Project Narrative)

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CONST.
LOCATION: BRIDGE #100142 OVER MARTIN CREEK PERMIT DRAWINGS
ON SR 2027 (MARTINS CREEK RD) SUBMITTAL A-009
DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2023
TYPE OF WORK: GRADING, DRAINAGE, PAVING AND STRUCTURE
PERMIT DRAWING
WETLAND AND SURFACE WATER IMPACTS PERMIT SHEET 1 OF 4
BEGIN BRIDGE
-L- STA. 12 + 40.20
BEGIN TIP PROJECT
B-6016
CLEARING ON THIS PROJECT SHALL BE PERFORMED
TO THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY METHOD II.
THIS PROJECT IS NOT WITHIN ANY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
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END BRIDGE END TIP PROJECT
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DOCUMENT NOT CONSIDERED FINAL
UNLESS ALL SIGNATURES COMPLETED
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TOTAL LENGTH TIP PROJECT B-6016 #100142 =0.076 MILES
PROJECT ENGINEER
PROFILE (HORIZONTAL)
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LETTING DATE:
DEC. 21, 2021
PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER
PROFILE (VERTICAL)
2018 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

WETLAND AND SURFACE WATER IMPACTS SUMMARY
WETLAND IMPACTS bURF-ACE WATER IMPACTS
Site
No.
Station
(From/To)
Structure
Size / Type
Permanent
Fill In
Wetlands
(ac)
Temp.
Fill In
Wetlands
(ac)
Excavation
in
Wetlands
(ac)
Mechanized
Clearing
in Wetlands
(ac)
Hand
Clearing
in
Wetlands
(ac)
Permanent
SW
impacts
(ac)
Temp.
SW
impacts
(ac)
Existing
Channel
Impacts
Permanent
(ft)
Existing
Channel
Impacts
Temp.
(ft)
Natural
Stream
Design
(ft)
1
-L- 10+93 to 11+06 RT
Bank Stabilization
< 0.01
12
2
-L- 12+06 to 12+35 RT
Bank Stabilization
< 0.01
23
2**
-L- 12+11 to 12+93 LT & RT
Temp Dewatering / Temp Access Fill
0.02
87
2
-L- 12+81 to 13+05 LT
Bank Stabilization
< 0.01
20
TOTALS*:
< 0.01
0.02
55
87
0
*Rounded totals are sum of actual impacts
NOTES:
**Temporary impacts for a temporary pipe detour to maintain traffic, which substantially reduces impacts relative to the alternative construction method of
staged construction.
2018 Feb

Protected Species/
Section 7

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
December 6, 2023
Ms. Janet A. Mizzi
Field Office Supervisor
US Fish and Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
J.R. "JOEY" HOPKINS
SECRETARY
Subject: Section 7 Concurrence Request for the replacement of bridge number 142 over Martin
Creek on SR 2027 (Martins Creek Road) in Buncombe County, WBS No. 48211.1.1 in
Division 13, TIP No. B-6016
Reference: Bat Survey Report, dated November 23, 2023
Dear Ms. Mizzi:
The purpose of this letter is to request concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (ESA). The
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace bridge 142 over Martin Creek
in Buncombe County.
As of November 30, 2023, the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning and Consultation
(IPaQ lists the following federally protected species in the project area. Little brown bat, while not yet
listed in IPaC for this area, has been included in the table below.
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal Status
Habitat
Biological
Present
Conclusion
Clemmys muhlenbergii
Bog turtle
SAT
No
Not Required
Myotis grisescens
Gray bat
Endangered
Yes
MA-NLAA
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern long-eared bat
Endangered
Yes
MA-NLAA
Perimyotis subfavus
Tricolored bat
Proposed
Endangered*
Yes
MA-NLAA
Myotis lucifugus
Little brown bat
Future Listing
Yes
MA-NLAA
Sarracenia rubra ssp.
Mountain sweet pitcher-
Endangered
No
No Effect
onesii
plant
Gymnoderma lineare
Rock gnome lichen
Endangered
No
No Effect
SAT — Similarity of Appearance (Threatened); MA-NLAA — May Affect
- Not Likely to Adversely Affect
* Proposed for federal listing
Mailing Address:
Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone]
1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
RALEIGH NC 27610
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598 Website: www.nedot.gov

Species Summary — Bats
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT, Division 13) proposes to replace Bridge No.
142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 in Buncombe County, TIP No. B-6016. The existing bridge is a single
span structure with steel beams, timber deck, and guard rails and concrete end walls. The overall length of
the structure is 21 feet. No culverts meeting NCDOT's Standard Operating Procedures for Preliminary Bat
Habitat Assessments were identified meeting the criteria of greater than 3 feet wide and 60 feet in length
during this site visit.
On May 15, 2019, NCDOT biologists assessed all structures in the project study area. There are no suitable
roosting crevices present on this creosote covered timber bridge. No evidence of bats (bats, staining, guano)
was observed on the structure. Trees greater than 3" dbh occur within the project footprint. There are no
known caves or mines within one half mile of the project footprint and no caves or mines were observed
during the field visit. Large, continuous forests are present in the project vicinity, providing potential
foraging and commuting habitat.
Species
Federal Status
Habitat Present'
Biological
Conclusion
Distance to
Nearest Record'
MYGR
Endangered
Yes
MA-NLAA
3.12 miles SE
MYSE
Threatened
Yes
MA-NLAA
7.1 miles NE
PESU
I Proposed Endangered
I Yes
I MA-NLAA
1 7.1 miles NE
MYLU3
I Future Listing
Yes
I MA-NLAA
1 7.1 miles NE
' Detailed habitat information shown in table below
'Nearest known record from latest NHP, WRC, or NCDOT data
3 Little Brown Bat (Nlyotis lucifugus), which may become federally listed in the future (FL), may also be found in
Buncombe County
MA-NLAA — May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Species
Summer Roosting
Winter
Roosting
Foraging
Habitat
Commuting
Habitat
Tree
Structure
MYGR
NA
X
X
✓
✓
MYSE
,/
X
X
J
✓
PESU
,/
X
X
MYLU
,/
X
X
J
✓
A Biological Conclusion of May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect is given to each of the above
species based on the presence of suitable foraging and commuting habitat. No evidence of federally listed
bats was found on the structures, no caves or mines are in the area, and a large area of alternative available
suitable habitat exists in the project vicinity. Permanent roadway lighting is not present in the project area
and BSG is not aware of any plans to install new roadway lighting with this project.
Temporary lighting for nighttime construction will not be necessary between April 1 and October 15. There
is currently no permanent lighting within the project area and no new lighting will be added as a result of
this project. Tree clearing is currently planned to begin once concurrence with the Service is achieved and
is anticipated to be completed prior to the active season. Blasting could possibly be utilized for this project
but would occur after tree clearing and between April 1 and October 15. Other percussive activities that
could occur due to this project include guardrail installation, pile driving, possible rock hammering, and
bridge demolition. Bridge demolition is anticipated to be completed during the winter months (October 16
— March 31).
Pursuant to the ESA Handbook Section 3.5, NCDOT does not request concurrence from the Service for the
remaining species, but identifies them below:
2

Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal
Survey
Habitat
Biological
Status
Date(s)
Present
Conclusion
Clemmys muhlenbergii
Bog turtle
SAT
N/A
No
Not
Required
Sarracenia rubra ssp.
Mountain sweet
Endangered
N/A
No
No Effect
jonesii
pitcher -plant
Gymnoderma lineare
Rock gnome lichen
Endangered
N/A
No
No Effect
SAT — Similarity of Appearance (Threatened)
NCDOT, under the delegation authority provided in 50 CFR § 402.08 by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), believes that the requirements of Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied
and hereby request your concurrence.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Cheely at ekcheelykncdot. og_v or 919-707-6108.
Sincerely,
Erin Cheely, ECAP Western Team Lead
Environmental Analysis Unit
Enclosures:
Bat Survey Report, dated November 23, 2023
ec:
Ms. Holland Youngman, USFWS
Mr. Yates Allen, DEO-Div. 13, NCDOT
Mr. Tyler Stanton, NCDOT BSG-EAU
3

Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
November 29, 2023
TO: Erin Cheely, Western Regional Team Lead
ECAP, EAU
FROM: Melissa Miller, Environmental Program Consultant
Biological Surveys Group, EAU
J.R. "JOEY" HOPKfNs
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Section 7 survey results for the gray bat (Myotis grisescens, MYGR),
northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis, MYSE), tricolored bat
(Perimyotis subflavus, PESO and little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus,
MYLO, associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 142 over Martin
Creek on SR 2027 in Buncombe County, TIP No. B-6016.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT, Division 13) proposes to
replace Bridge No. 142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 in Buncombe County, TIP No. B-
6016. The existing bridge is a single span structure with steel beams, timber deck, and
guard rails and concrete end walls. The overall length of the structure is 21 feet. No
culverts meeting NCDOT's Standard Operating Procedures for Preliminary Bat Habitat
Assessments were identified meeting the criteria of greater than 3 feet wide and 60 feet in
length during this site visit.
On May 15, 2019, NCDOT biologists assessed all of the structures in the project study
area. There are no suitable roosting crevices present on this creosote covered timber
bridge. No evidence of bats (bats, staining, guano) was observed on the structure. Trees
greater than 3" dbh occur within the project footprint. There are no known caves or mines
within one half mile of the project footprint and no caves or mines were observed during
the field visit. Large, continuous forests are present in the project vicinity, providing
potential foraging and commuting habitat.
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
Telephone: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH NC 27610

As of November 29, 2023, the following federally protected bat species are listed in IPaC
(https:Hipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/) as occurring in the action area:
Distance to
Federal
Habitat
Biological
Species
Nearest
Status
Present*
Conclusion
Record**
MYGR
E
Yes
MANLTAA
3.12 mile SE
MYSE
T
Yes
MANLTAA
7.1 mile NE
PESU
PE
Yes
MANLTAA
7.1 mile NE
MYLU***
FL
Yes
MANLTAA
7.1 mile NE
*See detailed habitat information in table below
**Nearest known record from latest NHP, WRC, or NCDOT data
*** The Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus), which may become federally listed in the future
(FL), may also be found in Buncombe County.
MANLTAA=May Affect Not Likely To Adversely Affect
Presence (J) or Probable Absence (X) of various habitat types for bat species present in
ro' ect area.
Species
Summer Roosting
Winter
Roosting
g
Foraging
Habitat
Commuting
Habitat
Tree
Structure
MYGR
NA
X
X
MYSE
,/
X
X
PESU
,/
X
X
MYLU
X
X
A Biological Conclusion of May Affect Not Likely To Adversely Affect is given to each
of the above species based on the presence of suitable foraging and commuting habitat.
No evidence of bats was found on the structure, no caves or mines are in the area, and a
large area of alternative available suitable habitat exists in the project vicinity. Permanent
roadway lighting is not present in the project area and BSG is not aware of any plans to
install new roadway lighting with this project. If nighttime work during the bat active
season becomes necessary, temporary lighting will only be used to illuminate work areas.
If avoidance and minimization measures, such as prohibiting tree clearing during the
active season can be implemented, this project is Not Likely to Adversely Affect
federally listed bats.
If you need any additional information, please contact Melissa Miller at 919-707-6127.

Archaeology

Project Tracking No.:
18-09-0014
NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
aQ _ ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
NA,
PRESENT FORM'
c This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not', f
valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the 4
Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: B-6016 County: Buncombe
WBS No: 48211.1.1 Document: CE
F.A. No: BRZ-2027(001) Funding: ❑ State ® Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE
Project Description:
The project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 142 on SR 2027 (Martins Creek Road) over Martin
Creek in Buncombe County (TIP B-6016). The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the
project is defined as an approximately 600 foot (182.88 m) long corridor running3 00feet (91.44 m) north
and south from the center of the bridge. The corridor is approximately 100 feet (30.48 m) wide extending
50 feet (15.24 m) from either side of the centerline.
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Archaeology Group reviewed
the subject project and determined:
® There are no National Register listed or eligible ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present
within the project's area of potential effects. (Attach any notes or documents as needed)
❑ No subsurface archaeological investigations were required for this project.
® Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources.
® Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources
considered eligible for the National Register.
® All identified archaeological sites located within the APE have been considered and all
compliance for archaeological resources with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a) has been completed for this project.
"NO NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT"
form for the Amended Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement.
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Project Tracking No.:
18-09-0014
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
NC DOT has conducted an archaeological investigation for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 142 in
Buncombe County, North Carolina. The project area is located north of Asheville and south of Burnsville
and plotted in the southern portion of the Barnardsville USGS 75 topographic quadrangle (Figure 1).
Background Research
A site files search was conducted by Casey Kirby at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on September
13, 2018. No known archaeological sites are identified within the APE, and no previous investigations or
reviews have been carried out within the project area. However, four sites (31BN50-31BN53) are recorded
within a mile of the bridge. These sites were all report to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
by local residents but were never formally investigated. As a result, information is limited. The sites
yielded precontact material and are situated either on the Martin Creek or North Fork Ivy Creek floodplain
in a setting like that of the current project area.
According to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office online data base (HPOWEB 2018),
there are no known historic architectural resources within the APE that may yield intact archaeological
deposits.
County and regional maps prior to the 20th century that were inspected provide only general details
concerning the region illustrating just major roads and settlements. The 1902 USGS Mount Mitchell
topographic map is one of the first to provide a reliable location for the project (Figure 2). This map
depicts a road similar to the modern road alignment with a crossing over Martin Creek near the current
bridge. Structures are also plotted north and south of this crossing, but likely outside of the project area.
The 1920 Soil Map for Buncombe County, however, illustrate the same road but places it further west with
no crossing over Martin Creek (Perkins et al. 1920) (Figure 3). This may be an inaccurate depiction as the
later 1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Buncombe County returns the crossing to current
placement (NCSHPWC 1938) (Figure 4).
The USDA soil survey map for Buncombe County shows the project area made up mostly of the Dellwood-
Reddies complex (USDA NRCS 2018) (Figure 5). This soil series is typically found on floodplains with a
slope of 0 to 3 percent. It is subject to occasionally flooding and is considered moderately well drained.
The hillside to the northeast is composed of Tate loam (TaD), but the neighboring Edneyville-Chestnut
complex (EdE) likely extends into this area as well. Both are well drained with the Tate series sloped at 15
to 30 percent and the Edneyville-Chestnut complex at 30 to 50 percent. According to the contour image
and confirmed by the field investigation, these soils cover a wider area than what is depicted on the soil
map. The steeply sloped soils occupy the entire northeast quadrant. Soils with a slope of 15 percent or
more are not suitable for most early settlement activities, but the floodplain soils, which are dry and level,
are favorably for occupation.
Fieldwork Results
The archaeological field reconnaissance and survey for the replacement of Bridge No. 142 was carried out
on October 1, 2018. This included systematic shovel testing at 20-meter (ca. 65.62 feet) intervals in the
northwest quadrant and two judgmental tests south of the bridge. Closer interval shovel tests were not
possible due to obstructions such as plants, trees, private drives, and a buried septic tank. Additional
testing was determined not necessary south of the bridge after observing that soils had been modified
through earth moving activities. Therefore, only two judgmental tests were excavated to record soil
composition. A surface inspection was conducted in the southwest quadrant, since this was the only area
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exposed. No resources were observed on the surface. Furthermore, no shovel testing occurred in areas
with obvious disturbance, along steep slope of 15 percent or more, or in areas covered by impervious
surfaces such as pavement. A total of six shovel tests (STs) were excavated of which none yielded cultural
material (see Figure 5).
Bridge No. 142 and Martins Creek Road run basically north to south over Martins Creek, which flows
south into North Fork Ivy Creek (see Figure 5). These waterways are part of the French Broad drainage
basin. The project area is rural consisting of residential lawns, houses, and a forested hillside. A floodplain
is south of the bridge, and a sloping terrace is to the northwest. Martins Creek is just east of the road in the
southeast quadrant; while in the northwest quadrant, it extends outside of the APE before bending back
towards the road. The stream has been modified or straighten in the southeast quadrant. Fill material
occupies the narrow strip of soil between the road and the stream at this location, which was confirmed by
a subsurface test (Figure 6). A steep hillside makes up the northeast quadrant (Figure 7). It has been cut
back to allow for the road. The residential property in the southwest quadrant has recently been cleared and
graded surrounding the house (Figure 8). The purpose for this is unknown. A shovel test was placed in a
grassy portion of the property. It contained fill to at least 50 cm (ca. 20 in) below the surface before a rock
layer was encountered. The loamy fill contained metal fragments throughout and a heavy concentration of
cobbles. A paved church parking lot is also present just south of this property (Figure 9). The final
residential property to the northwest was only minimally disturbed, mostly from a septic tank just south of
the house; however, obstructions such as plants, trees, and gravel drives prevented closer interval testing
(Figure 10).
The soil stratigraphy in the northwest quadrant consisted of two layers. In the two shovel tests just south of
the private drive, the surface layer is a dark yellowish brown (1 OYR 4/4) sandy clay loam that is 25 to 30
cm (ca. 10 to 12 in) thick. This is followed by subsoil, which is a brown (7.5YR 4/4) clay loam. In the two
northern shovel tests, soil erosion has reduced the surface layer to less than 5 cm (ca. 2 in) thick. Subsoil is
also a reddish brown (5YR 4/4) clay in this portion of the project area.
Summary and Recommendations
The archeological investigations for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 142 in Buncombe County
identified no archaeological resources within the APE. The area south of the bridge is disturbed consisting
of fill, while the northeast is steeply sloped. The property to the northwest is minimally disturbed, but
testing yielded negative results. No further archaeological work is recommended for this bridge
replacement project. However, if design plans change to impact areas outside of the APE, then further
archaeological work will be required.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info ® Photos ❑Correspondence
Signed:
11/29/18
C. Damon Jones Date
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
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REFERENCES CITED
HPOWEB
2018 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office GIS Web Service.
hiip:HgisNCDCR.gov/hpoweb/. Accessed September 21, 2018.
North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission (NCSHPWC)
1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Buncombe County, North Carolina State
Highway and Public Works Commission, Raleigh.
Perkins, Samuel, Robert Devereux, Samuel Davidson, and William Davis
1920 Soil Map for Buncombe County, North Carolina. U.S. Department of Argiculture,
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. On file at North Carolina Collections,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services (USDA
NRCS)
2018 Buncombe County Soil Survey. Available online at
hllp://webosilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/. Accessed September 21, 2018.
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
1902 Mount Mitchell, North Carolina -Tennessee 30 minute quadrangle map. Reprinted in
1932.
2013 Barnardsville, North Carolina 7.5 minute quadrangle map.
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Quadrangle.
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the project area.
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Figure 5. Aerial View of the project area showing soils, contours, development, and ST placement.
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Figure 6. Area of fill between the road and Martins Creek in the southeast quadrant, looking south.
Figure 7. View of the hillside in the northeast quadrant, looking south.
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Figure 8. Residential property in the southwest quadrant showing cleared ground surface, looking south.
Figure 9. Church parking lot in the southwest quadrant, looking west.
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Historic
Architecture
and
Landscapes

Project Tracking No. (Internal Use)
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Get HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES
LID
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This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
►r is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:
13-6016
County:
Buncombe
WBS NVo.:
48211.1.1
Document
Type:
CE
Fed. Aid No:
BRZ-2027(001)
Funding:
❑ State Federal
Federal
Permits :
Yes No
Permit
Type(s):
USACE
Pro►ect Description. Replace Bridge No. 142 on SR 2027 (Martins Creek Road) over Martins
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 September 12, 2018. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DE,
or SS properties in the Area of Potential Effects, which is 300' from each end of the bridge and
75' from the centerlinc each way. All properties were surveyed through Google Street view, and
there are no properties over fifty years of age eligible for National Register listing. Bridge No.
142 is not eligible for NR listing_ 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 redictin that there
are no unidentified significant historic architectural or landscape resources in the Proket
area:
HPO quad maps and GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for the
Buncombe County survey, Buncombe County GISI'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
Hi st ric rchitecture and Landscape --NO SURVEY REQUIRED
NCDOT Architectural Historian Date
Historic Archifecture and Laadveapes NO SURYEY REQU1Rh5'D fnrnr for Minor Transpor+afion Yrafecis -as Qeatif7ed m the,7007 PragrrNunraetc 4greeurenr.
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State Historic Preservation Office GIS.
Historic Archnecture and Landscapes NO SURVEY REQUIRED, Jorm.Jur Minor hvnspurraWn Yrojeers as Qaahfred in the 2007 PruKrammaricAgmemem.
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looking northeast on Martins Creek !toad towards Bridge No. 142.
Looking southwest on Martins Crock Road: towards Bridge No. 142.
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Tribal
Coordination

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
October 14, 2022
Dr. Wenonah Haire
Catawba Indian Nation
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
1536 Tom Steven Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Dear Dr. Haire,
J. ERIC BOYETTE
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development, environmental, and
engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 100142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin's Creek Road)
in Buncombe County as project B-6016. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)is the lead federal agency
for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with the USACE. The project
vicinity map is attached.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental
impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to be studied. Your comments may be used in the
preparation of a NEPA/ State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Document.
In accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by the proposed project. Be
assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will
maintain strict confidentiality about certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by November 141 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of this project. If you have any
questions concerning this project, or would like any additional information, please contact me at
[e-mail].
Thank you,
Docu Signedppby, ogog
Y'lPiYJ2GGc
Jessicaa ar�ley,
NCDOT Project Engineer-PMU
cc: Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT Archaeology Team Leader
Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers
George Hoops, FHWA
David Stark, PE, NCDOT-PMU
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1595 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699 Website: www.ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
October 14, 2022
Ms. Elizabeth Toombs
Cherokee Nation
Tribal Historic Preserve Officer
PO Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Dear Ms. Toombs,
J. ERIC BOYETTE
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development, environmental, and
engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 100142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin's Creek Road)
in Buncombe County as project B-6016. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)is the lead federal agency
for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with the USACE. The project
vicinity map is attached.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental
impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to be studied. Your comments may be used in the
preparation of a NEPA/ State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Document.
In accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by the proposed project. Be
assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will
maintain strict confidentiality about certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by November 141 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of this project. If you have any
questions concerning this project, or would like any additional information, please contact me at
[e-mail].
Thank you,
Docu Sign'edppby: oo�
Y'PiYL6GGc
44 69B908BF24A6430...
Jessica Earley, PE
NCDOT Project Engineer-PMU
cc: Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT Archaeology Team Leader
Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers
George Hoops, FHWA
David Stark, PE, NCDOT-PMU
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1595 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699 Website: www.ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
October 14, 2022
Mr. Russel Townsend
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
2077 Governors Island Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
Dear Mr. Townsend,
J. ERIC BOYETTE
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development, environmental, and
engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 100142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin's Creek Road)
in Buncombe County as project B-6016. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)is the lead federal agency
for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with the USACE. The project
vicinity map is attached.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental
impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to be studied. Your comments may be used in the
preparation of a NEPA/ State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Document.
In accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by the proposed project. Be
assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will
maintain strict confidentiality about certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by November 141 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of this project. If you have any
questions concerning this project, or would like any additional information, please contact me at
[e-mail].
Thank you,
Docu Signedpby: e
L69B90
JesVarney; ,PE
NCDOT Project Engineer-PMU
cc: Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT Archaeology Team Leader
Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers
George Hoops, FHWA
David Stark, PE, NCDOT-PMU
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1595 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699 Website: www.ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
October 14, 2022
Ms. LeeAnne Wendt
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Dear Ms. Wendt,
J. ERIC BOYETTE
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development, environmental, and
engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 100142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin's Creek Road)
in Buncombe County as project B-6016. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)is the lead federal agency
for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with the USACE. The project
vicinity map is attached.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental
impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to be studied. Your comments may be used in the
preparation of a NEPA/ State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Document.
In accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by the proposed project. Be
assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will
maintain strict confidentiality about certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by November 141 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of this project. If you have any
questions concerning this project, or would like any additional information, please contact me at
[e-mail].
Thank you,
EDocu Signedppby: oo
69B908BF24A6430...
Jessica Earley, PE
NCDOT Project Engineer-PMU
cc: Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT Archaeology Team Leader
Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers
George Hoops, FHWA
David Stark, PE, NCDOT-PMU
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1595 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699 Website: www.ncdot.gov

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F�
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER J. ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 14, 2022
Mr. Acee Watt
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
Section 106 Coordination
PO Box 746
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Dear Mr. Watt,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development, environmental, and
engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 100142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin's Creek Road)
in Buncombe County as project B-6016. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)is the lead federal agency
for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with the USACE. The project
vicinity map is attached.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental
impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to be studied. Your comments may be used in the
preparation of a NEPA/ State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Document.
In accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by the proposed project. Be
assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will
maintain strict confidentiality about certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by November 141 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of this project. If you have any
questions concerning this project, or would like any additional information, please contact me at
[e-mail].
Thank you,
Docu Sign'edpby: og
Y'PiYJ2GGc �a2�.
4 69Bg086F24A6430...
Jessica Earley, PE
NCDOT Project Engineer-PMU
cc: Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT Archaeology Team Leader
Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers
George Hoops, FHWA
David Stark, PE, NCDOT-PMU
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1595 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699 Website: www.ncdot.gov

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the project area.
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NEPA/SEPA
Document

Type I and II Ground Disturbing Categorical Exclusion Action
Classification Form
STIP Project No.
WBS Element
Federal Project No.
B-6016
48209.1.1
BRZ-1781 (001)
A. Project Description: (Include project scope and location, including Municipality and County.
Refer to the attached project location map and photos.)
Bridge Replacement for Bridge 100142 over Martin Creek on SR 2027 (Martin's Creek
Road), Buncombe County, NC. The bridge will be replaced with a single span bridge.
B. Description of Need and Purpose:
The project is needed to replace a structurally deficient bridge.
C. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
❑X
TYPE
❑
TYPE II
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).
E. Special Project Information: (Provide a description of relevant project information, which
may include: vicinity map, costs, alternative analysis (if any), traffic control and staging,
and resource agency/public involvement).
The project will use stage construction and maintain one travel lane with temporary signals.
1

F. Project Impact Criteria Checklists:
Type I & II - Ground Disturbing Actions
FHWA APPROVAL ACTIVITIES THRESHOLD CRITERIA
If any of questions 1-7 are marked "yes" then the CE will require FHWA approval.
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 (BGPA)?
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?
❑
❑X
Does the project include adverse effects that cannot be resolved with a
7
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 of questions 8 through 31 are marked "yes" then additional information will be required for those
questions in Section G.
Other Considerations
Yes
No
Does the project result in a finding of "may affect not likely to adversely affect"
8
for listed species, or designated critical habitat under Section 7 of the
❑X
❑
Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
9
Does the project impact anadromous fish?
❑
❑X
Does the project impact waters classified as Outstanding Resource Water
10
(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
❑
❑X
Section 404 Permit?
13
Will the project require an easement from a Federal Energy Regulatory
❑
Commission (FERC) licensed facility?
14
Does the project include a Section 106 of the NHPA effects determination
❑
other than a no effect, including archaeological remains?

Other Considerations (continued)
Yes
No
15
Does the project involve hazardous materials and landfills?
❑
❑x
Does the project require work encroaching and adversely affecting a
16
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?
Is the project in a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) county and
❑
17
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?
❑
0
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?
❑
0
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?
❑
0
23
Does the project have a permanent adverse effect on local traffic patterns or
❑
community cohesiveness?
24
Will maintenance of traffic cause substantial disruption?
❑
0
Is the project inconsistent with the STIP or the Metropolitan Planning
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Organization's (MPO's) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (where
❑
0
applicable)?
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
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Restoration Act, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Tennessee Valley
❑
Authority (TVA), 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)?
❑
0
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Is the project considered a Type I under the NCDOT's Noise Policy?
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0
30
Is there prime or important farmland soil impacted by this project as defined by
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0
the Farmland Protection Policy Act FPPA ?
31
Are there other issues that arose during the project development process that
❑
affected the project decision?
G. Additional Documentation as Required from Section F
8. The Northern Long-eared Bat (NLEB) is listed as a threatened species on the current U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) list of protected species in Buncombe County. However,
the project study area is not located within a county or watershed know to contain NLEB
hibernation or maternity roost sites. Therefore, the project has met the criteria required for the
USFWS 4(d) Rule, and any associated take is exempt. Due to the exemption under the 4(d)
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ruling, it has been determined that the proposed project "May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely
Affect" the NLEB.
The Gray bat is listed as endangered on the USFWS list of proposed species for Buncombe
County. The bridge was surveyed for signs of bat presence/usage on April 2, 2019 and no
evidence of either was found. Due to the stream size, structure type (steel beams), no
evidence of bat usage, and distance from a large river, the project will have "No Effect" on the
gray bat.
10 and 11. Martin Creek is within a Corps Designated Trout Watershed and is Class WS-II,
Trout, HQW by NC DEQ. Since the project is bridge to bridge, stream impacts will be limited
to bank stabilization, if necessary.
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H. Project Commitments
Buncombe County
Bridge 100142
Federal Project No. BRZ-1781(001)
WBS No. 48209.1.1
TIP No. B-6016
The project is not likely to affect any properties or archaeological sites listed or eligible for
listing on the National Register of Historic Places. NCDOT will complete Section 106
Tribal consultation following completion of the design.
All activities will follow NCDOT best management practices for erosion control.

Categorical Exclusion Approval
STIP Project No.
WBS Element
Federal Project No.
Prepared By: LP
'luSigned by:
4/10/2019 'fn�
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Date Roger D. Bryan
Division Environmental Officer
Prepared For:
Reviewed By:
4/11/2019
Date
B-6016
48209.1.1
BRZ-1781 (001)
Division 13
North Carolina Department of Transportation
DocuSigned by:
�D3FED3�•7-B4C{t...
M.K. Calloway
Division Bridge Program Manager
If all of the threshold questions (1 through 7) of
❑X Approved Section F are answered "no," NCDOT approves this
Categorical Exclusion.
Certified
4/11/2019
Date
If any of the threshold questions (1 through 7) of
Section F are answered "yes," NCDOT certifies this
Categorical Exclusion.
DocuSigned by:
F_F.UF_......
Steve Cannon, P.E.
Project Development Engineer
FHWA Approved: For Projects Certified by NCDOT (above), FHWA signature
required.
Date John F. Sullivan, III, PE, Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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Project Tracking No.:
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NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
aQ _ ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
OVA
PRESENT FORM
This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not
valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the
Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: B-6016 County: Buncombe
WBS No: 48211.1.1 Document: CE
F.A. No: BRZ-2027(001) Funding: ❑ State ® Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE
Project Description:
The project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 142 on SR 2027 (Martins Creek Road) over Martin
Creek in Buncombe County (TIP B-6016). The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the
project is defined as an approximately 600 foot (182.88 m) long corridor running3 00feet (91.44 m) north
and south from the center of the bridge. The corridor is approximately 100 feet (30.48 m) wide extending
50 feet (15.24 m) from either side of the centerline.
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Archaeology Group reviewed
the subject project and determined:
® There are no National Register listed or eligible ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present
within the project's area of potential effects. (Attach any notes or documents as needed)
❑ No subsurface archaeological investigations were required for this project.
® Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources.
® Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources
considered eligible for the National Register.
® All identified archaeological sites located within the APE have been considered and all
compliance for archaeological resources with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a) has been completed for this project.
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SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
NC DOT has conducted an archaeological investigation for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 142 in
Buncombe County, North Carolina. The project area is located north of Asheville and south of Burnsville
and plotted in the southern portion of the Barnardsville USGS 75 topographic quadrangle (Figure 1).
Background Research
A site files search was conducted by Casey Kirby at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on September
13, 2018. No known archaeological sites are identified within the APE, and no previous investigations or
reviews have been carried out within the project area. However, four sites (31BN50-31BN53) are recorded
within a mile of the bridge. These sites were all report to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
by local residents but were never formally investigated. As a result, information is limited. The sites
yielded precontact material and are situated either on the Martin Creek or North Fork Ivy Creek floodplain
in a setting like that of the current project area.
According to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office online data base (HPOWEB 2018),
there are no known historic architectural resources within the APE that may yield intact archaeological
deposits.
County and regional maps prior to the 20th century that were inspected provide only general details
concerning the region illustrating just major roads and settlements. The 1902 USGS Mount Mitchell
topographic map is one of the first to provide a reliable location for the project (Figure 2). This map
depicts a road similar to the modern road alignment with a crossing over Martin Creek near the current
bridge. Structures are also plotted north and south of this crossing, but likely outside of the project area.
The 1920 Soil Map for Buncombe County, however, illustrate the same road but places it further west with
no crossing over Martin Creek (Perkins et al. 1920) (Figure 3). This may be an inaccurate depiction as the
later 1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Buncombe County returns the crossing to current
placement (NCSHPWC 1938) (Figure 4).
The USDA soil survey map for Buncombe County shows the project area made up mostly of the Dellwood-
Reddies complex (USDA NRCS 2018) (Figure 5). This soil series is typically found on floodplains with a
slope of 0 to 3 percent. It is subject to occasionally flooding and is considered moderately well drained.
The hillside to the northeast is composed of Tate loam (TaD), but the neighboring Edneyville-Chestnut
complex (EdE) likely extends into this area as well. Both are well drained with the Tate series sloped at 15
to 30 percent and the Edneyville-Chestnut complex at 30 to 50 percent. According to the contour image
and confirmed by the field investigation, these soils cover a wider area than what is depicted on the soil
map. The steeply sloped soils occupy the entire northeast quadrant. Soils with a slope of 15 percent or
more are not suitable for most early settlement activities, but the floodplain soils, which are dry and level,
are favorably for occupation.
Fieldwork Results
The archaeological field reconnaissance and survey for the replacement of Bridge No. 142 was carried out
on October 1, 2018. This included systematic shovel testing at 20-meter (ca. 65.62 feet) intervals in the
northwest quadrant and two judgmental tests south of the bridge. Closer interval shovel tests were not
possible due to obstructions such as plants, trees, private drives, and a buried septic tank. Additional
testing was determined not necessary south of the bridge after observing that soils had been modified
through earth moving activities. Therefore, only two judgmental tests were excavated to record soil
composition. A surface inspection was conducted in the southwest quadrant, since this was the only area
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exposed. No resources were observed on the surface. Furthermore, no shovel testing occurred in areas
with obvious disturbance, along steep slope of 15 percent or more, or in areas covered by impervious
surfaces such as pavement. A total of six shovel tests (STs) were excavated of which none yielded cultural
material (see Figure 5).
Bridge No. 142 and Martins Creek Road run basically north to south over Martins Creek, which flows
south into North Fork Ivy Creek (see Figure 5). These waterways are part of the French Broad drainage
basin. The project area is rural consisting of residential lawns, houses, and a forested hillside. A floodplain
is south of the bridge, and a sloping terrace is to the northwest. Martins Creek is just east of the road in the
southeast quadrant; while in the northwest quadrant, it extends outside of the APE before bending back
towards the road. The stream has been modified or straighten in the southeast quadrant. Fill material
occupies the narrow strip of soil between the road and the stream at this location, which was confirmed by
a subsurface test (Figure 6). A steep hillside makes up the northeast quadrant (Figure 7). It has been cut
back to allow for the road. The residential property in the southwest quadrant has recently been cleared and
graded surrounding the house (Figure 8). The purpose for this is unknown. A shovel test was placed in a
grassy portion of the property. It contained fill to at least 50 cm (ca. 20 in) below the surface before a rock
layer was encountered. The loamy fill contained metal fragments throughout and a heavy concentration of
cobbles. A paved church parking lot is also present just south of this property (Figure 9). The final
residential property to the northwest was only minimally disturbed, mostly from a septic tank just south of
the house; however, obstructions such as plants, trees, and gravel drives prevented closer interval testing
(Figure 10).
The soil stratigraphy in the northwest quadrant consisted of two layers. In the two shovel tests just south of
the private drive, the surface layer is a dark yellowish brown (1 OYR 4/4) sandy clay loam that is 25 to 30
cm (ca. 10 to 12 in) thick. This is followed by subsoil, which is a brown (7.5YR 4/4) clay loam. In the two
northern shovel tests, soil erosion has reduced the surface layer to less than 5 cm (ca. 2 in) thick. Subsoil is
also a reddish brown (5YR 4/4) clay in this portion of the project area.
Summary and Recommendations
The archeological investigations for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 142 in Buncombe County
identified no archaeological resources within the APE. The area south of the bridge is disturbed consisting
of fill, while the northeast is steeply sloped. The property to the northwest is minimally disturbed, but
testing yielded negative results. No further archaeological work is recommended for this bridge
replacement project. However, if design plans change to impact areas outside of the APE, then further
archaeological work will be required.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info ® Photos ❑Correspondence
Signed:
11/29/18
C. Damon Jones Date
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
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REFERENCES CITED
HPOWEB
2018 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office GIS Web Service.
hiip:HgisNCDCR.gov/hpoweb/. Accessed September 21, 2018.
North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission (NCSHPWC)
1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Buncombe County, North Carolina State
Highway and Public Works Commission, Raleigh.
Perkins, Samuel, Robert Devereux, Samuel Davidson, and William Davis
1920 Soil Map for Buncombe County, North Carolina. U.S. Department of Argiculture,
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. On file at North Carolina Collections,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services (USDA
NRCS)
2018 Buncombe County Soil Survey. Available online at
hllp://webosilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/. Accessed September 21, 2018.
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
1902 Mount Mitchell, North Carolina -Tennessee 30 minute quadrangle map. Reprinted in
1932.
2013 Barnardsville, North Carolina 7.5 minute quadrangle map.
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Figure 6. Area of fill between the road and Martins Creek in the southeast quadrant, looking south.
Figure 7. View of the hillside in the northeast quadrant, looking south.
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Figure 8. Residential property in the southwest quadrant showing cleared ground surface, looking south.
Figure 9. Church parking lot in the southwest quadrant, looking west.
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Get HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES
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This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
►r is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:
13-6016
County:
Buncombe
WBS NVo.:
48211.1.1
Document
Type:
CE
Fed. Aid No:
BRZ-2027(001)
Funding:
❑ State Federal
Federal
Permits :
Yes No
Permit
Type(s):
USACE
Pro►ect Description. Replace Bridge No. 142 on SR 2027 (Martins Creek Road) over Martins
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 September 12, 2018. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DE,
or SS properties in the Area of Potential Effects, which is 300' from each end of the bridge and
75' from the centerlinc each way. All properties were surveyed through Google Street view, and
there are no properties over fifty years of age eligible for National Register listing. Bridge No.
142 is not eligible for NR listing_ 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 redictin that there
are no unidentified significant historic architectural or landscape resources in the Proket
area:
HPO quad maps and GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for the
Buncombe County survey, Buncombe County GISI'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
Hi st ric rchitecture and Landscape --NO SURVEY REQUIRED
NCDOT Architectural Historian Date
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State Historic Preservation Office GIS.
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looking northeast on Martins Creek !toad towards Bridge No. 142.
Looking southwest on Martins Crock Road: towards Bridge No. 142.
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