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Home My WebLink About20201594 Ver 1_BP12.R011 MCDC_20240130DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST TIP Project No.: N/A State Project No.: 17BP.12.R.79 Project Location: Approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Harmony and approximately 15 miles northeast of Statesville on Kinder Road (S.R. 2132) in Iredell County. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to replace Bridge No. 336 on Kinder Road (S.R. 2132) over Kinder Creek in Iredell County. The existing timber -deck bridge is functionally obsolete and will be replaced with a new concrete deck bridge that will accommodate two 11-foot lanes. The proposed bridge will be placed on the same alignment and will be widened by approximately 1-foot on both sides. Class 11 Riprap is proposed along the channel banks. The grade of Cranfill Road, which intersects Kinder Road approximately 77 feet east of the existing bridge, will be raised approximately 2 feet in order to tie into the grade of the proposed bridge. Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: A US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) northern long-eared bat 4(d) rule streamlined consultation form will be completed and submitted. Due to the anticipated impacts to jurisdictional streams, a US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 3 is anticipated for a bridge to bridge replacement. Project Commitments: None Special Proiect Information Estimated Costs The estimated costs, based on 2018 prices, is $660,000. Estimated Traffic Base Year 2016 120 vpd TTST 6% Crash History NCDOT Traffic Safety Unit has evaluated a recent ten-year period (September 1, 2008- August 31, 2018) and found two crashes occurring in the vicinity of the project. Both crashes occurred north of the bridge. The crash investigation notes the unprotected slopes to the creek as a safety consideration. Additional guardrail is proposed on both approaches to the bridge. 04/09/19 1 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 Design Exceptions The roadway is designed as a Local Rural Route using Sub -Regional Tier Guidelines. A sag vertical curve design exception is requested for a 20 mph design speed because meeting AASHTO standards for a 30 mph design speed would require raising the grade over 13 feet and would necessitate the adjacent bridge on Cranfill Road be replaced as part of this project. The proposed design speed of 20 mph meets or exceeds the design elements that currently exist for Kinder Road in the vicinity of the bridge. The posted speed will be 55 mph and there is ongoing coordination with NCDOT to install additional signage to enhance the safety of the roadway. Threatened and Endangered Species The USFWS lists three federally protected species for Iredell County (updated June 2018): the bog turtle, the dwarf -flowered heartleaf, and the northern long-eared bat (NLEB). Species listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance do not require Section 7 consultation with the USFWS; therefore, a biological conclusion is not required for the bog turtle. A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database completed in January 2019 indicated no known occurrences of the bog turtle or dwarf -flowered heartleaf within 1.0 mile of the project area. An on -site investigation was conducted on January 9, 2019 and found suitable habitat for dwarf -flowered heartleaf. Multiple transects of suitable habitat were surveyed during two different site visits, but not dwarf -flowered heartleaf was identified. Therefore, the biological conclusion is "no effect" for dwarf -flowered heartleaf. Based upon current guidance from the USFWS Asheville office, the biological conclusion for NLEB is "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for any counties in Division 12, which includes Iredell County. This is due to the fact that these counties are located in the white nose syndrome area, but since there is no known hibernacula nor roosting trees in Division 12, the criteria for the 4(d) rule has been met and any associated take is exempt. A USFWS NLEB 4(d) rule streamlined consultation form will be completed and submitted. In accordance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, a desktop-GIS assessment of the project area plus a 1.0 mile radius, was performed on January 9, 2019. A survey for bald eagle nests within the project area plus 660 feet was performed on January 9, 2019 and none were observed. Additionally, a review of NCNHP records dated January 2019 revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 miles of the project area. Due to the lack of known occurrences and the lack of observed nests, the biological conclusion for the bald and golden eagle is "No Effect." Water Resources This project lies in the Yadkin River basin. Two jurisdictional perennial streams (Kinder Creek and an unnamed tributary) were identified in the study area. All jurisdictional streams in the study area have been designated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission as warm waters streams for the purposes of stream mitigation. There are no designated High Quality Waters, water supply watersheds, Outstanding Resource Waters or 2016 Final 303(d) list streams within the study area or 1.0 mile downstream. There are no wetlands in the study area. 04/09/19 2 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 Based on a 25-foot buffer of the slope stakes, there are potential impacts to 60 feet of Kinder Creek and 80 feet of the unnamed tributary to Kinder Creek on Cranfill Road. Other Agency Comments The NCDOT Cultural Resources Group has indicated that no historic architecture or archaeology survey is required. 04/09/19 3 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not required? If yes, under which category? Category 49 2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality impacts? 3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or the environment? 4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department? YES NO ® ❑ YES NO El Z El Z 5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; ❑ surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational, archaeological, or historical value? 6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the ❑ Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? 7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use ❑ concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or ground water impacts? 8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on ❑ long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats? PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS �� Ms 9-12 to be c�d by DAM En�l Mer. � YES NO 9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its ® ❑ habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action? 10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent ® ❑ fill in waters of the United States? 04/09/19 4 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of ❑ fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine savannahs? 12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental ❑ Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act? ]AM 13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? ❑ Cultural Resources 14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the ❑ National Register of Historic Places? 15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of ❑ way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas? 04/09/19 5 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 PART D:( To be completed when either cate2ory #8, 126) or #15 of the rules are used. Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 16. Project length: 17. Right of Way width: 18. Project completion date: 19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground surface: 20. Total acres of wetland impacts: 21. Total linear feet of stream impacts: 22. Project purpose: DocuSigned by: Prepared by: tmsa GvY slAa � �. Date: 4/11/2019 TCg'I'DDF5AA4 .. Teresa Gresham, PE Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. r1 DocuSigned by: 5 / 14/ 2 019 Reviewed by: [ -e Sfafi;4 Date: M.E. Stafford, P.E., Division 12 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation FTD—Signed by: � B Date: 5/14/2019 Trish Beam, Division 12 Environmental Supervisor North Carolina Department of Transportation 04/09/19 6 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 91O o ° o O SHEFFIELD RD O o 2 O O L, 21 co O� 9 v2 LLIHER RD << 0 p Kira, �Or cr Syq � �0rr 2 FP T ti J � Q < ° Bridge 336 z �O c o MAC �FtO OG FLORA LN N A 2 S G�SV/ALE RD fr m Q o 1N0� ° Miles qS RD O 0 0.5 Iredell County 6- Statesville NOHTN Cg9C` 0 Project Study Area Statesville Figure 1: Vicinity Map ��OF g" ® Wetlands (NWI) 0 Iredell County Bridge No. 336 m o 0 Freshwater Pond (NWI) Bridge Replacement on '9r Kinder Road (S.R. 2132) Qe �� Lake (NWI) Over Kinder Creek OF TapNg�o Streams (NCDEQ) Iredell County DocuSign Envelope ID: 52223258-6113-4EB5-916F-2204C50707F0 Feet 0 200 400 NORTH Proposed Bridge Project Study Area ��oF ado` Figure 2: Environmental Features �< Proposed Edge of Bridge No. 336 Travel Bridge Replacement on Proposed Slope Stakes Kinder Road (S.R. 2132) Over Kinder Creek ��"T OF TRpaa�o Streams (Final Survey) Iredell County