RE_ _External_ Moratorium Variance Request-Bridge No_ 38_ US 13 over Tar River_ Greenville_ Pitt County

Carpenter, Kristi
From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 10:52 AM
To: Chris Rivenbark; Ward, Garcy; Steffens, Thomas A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: RE: [External] Moratorium Variance Request -Bridge No. 38, US 13 over Tar River,
Greenville, Pitt County
I have coordinated with our fisheries biologist. We are already beginning to see a few shad in the river. However, we
can agree to allow the proposed in water work activities to proceed through February 29, 2024.
Travis W. Wilson
Eastern DOT Habitat Conservation Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Division
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
1718 Hwy 56 West
Creedmoor, NC 27522
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Subject: RE: [External] Moratorium Variance Request -Bridge No. 38, US 13 over Tar River, Greenville, Pitt County
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Travis,
The contractor estimates that they will install 6 templets, one for each bent 1-6, and 18 casings, 3 per bent 1-6 between
Feb 16-29.
CHRIS RIVENBARK, PWS, CPM
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Subject: RE: [External] Moratorium Variance Request -Bridge No. 38, US 13 over Tar River, Greenville, Pitt County

Good afternoon,
We're still waiting on a response for Travis' question but below are answers to Garcy's.
1. How many structures in total will need to be installed? 18 permanent casing and 6 templets to install. Before
this work can start we have to finish installation of the work bridge and remove the existing piles from the river,
which we anticipate finishing prior to the moratorium starting.
2. What is the method of installation — pile driving or vibratory? Vibratory
3. What is the anticipated amount of time for installing each structure? Anticipate 3 templets every 2 days (1.5 per
day), one Bent of permanent casings (3 casings) per day.
4. How many structures will be installed in a day and what is the time interval between each? Three casings, one
every 2.5 to 3 hours. Driving time should not exceed 30 mins each, remaining time will be set up and material
staging.
CHRIS RIVENBARK, PWS, CPM
919.215.6408 Cell
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Sent: February 2, 2024 11:27 AM
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Subject: RE: [External] Moratorium Variance Request -Bridge No. 38, US 13 over Tar River, Greenville, Pitt County
Good morning guys,
Thank you for looking at this so quickly.
I've forwarded your questions to Jason and Jordan.
CHRIS RIVENBARK, PWS, CPM
919.215.6408 Cell
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Chris, I have some of the same questions. Primarily of the 8 piles and 6 casing listed below can we get a better idea of
what will be remaining after February 15?
Travis
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Subject: RE: [External] Moratorium Variance Request -Bridge No. 38, US 13 over Tar River, Greenville, Pitt County
Chris,
Please provide a little more detail on the installation of the permanent casings and templates that is expected to be
remaining after February 15.
• How many structures in total will need to be installed?
• What is the method of installation — pile driving or vibratory?
• What is the anticipated amount of time for installing each structure?
• How many structures will be installed in a day and what is the time interval between each?
I know from experience that this section of river is heavily utilized by shad during this time frame. Thanks for any
additional information you can provide.
Garcy Ward
Environmental Specialist, Transportation Permitting Branch
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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USACE Action ID: SAW-2018-01119
DWR Project No.: 20210955
Good afternoon,
I thought it would save time to include Travis on the initial request for his thoughts/decision. Please let me know if this
request needs to be submitted through Laserfiche, I'll be happy to do so.
The contractor is not going to make the February 15 date for having in -water work completed. Though it is possible they
may finish with a two week variance, we are requesting a three week variance, allowing in -water to continue until
March 7.

In the last few weeks, multiple weather events caused river level rise and has slowed progress on the job within water
work. They currently have the main line of the temp trestle installed and are working on the fingers. At the current rate,
they should have all the fingers in, much of the existing bridge demo done, with setting the permanent casings to remain
at February 15 mark. If we cannot get all the permanent cans installed for the drilled shafts, the project basically will be
at a standstill until they are able to resume bridge construction once moratorium ends.
The following is the remaining in -water work that needs to be completed.
• Complete Finger 1—two
piles and one section of bridge remains to be installed
• Complete Finger 2—two
piles and one section of bridge remains to be installed
• Complete Finger 3
—two piles and one section of bridge remains to be installed
• Complete Finger 4—four piles and three section of bridge remains (working on one section today)
• Removal of existing bridge caps and piles
• Install permanent casings for Piers 1— 6
• Install templet for permanent casings 1— 6
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Thank you,
CHRIS RIVENBARK, PWS, CPM
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Raleigh, NC 27615
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