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Coi•ps St�bmittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
I. Project Name Replace Brid�e No. 337 on SR 1448 (Dills Cemetery/Unitv Rd 1
2. Name of Property O�vuer/Applicant: NC Department of Transport�tion
3. N�me of Consultant/Agent: N/A
'Agent nuthorization needs to ne attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number
5. Site Address: N/A
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Svh�a
8. Couuty: Jackson
9. Lat: 35.400841° N Long: -83.195271 ° W (Approx. Project Center)
10. Quadraugle Narne: Sylva North (35083-D2-TF-024)
11. Waterway: Fisher Creek (C Tr)
12. Wateished: Little Tenuessee River (06010203)
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 3
General Permit #
Jurisdietional Determination Re�uest
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be cofvpleted by Corps oftice:
A1D:
Prepare File Folder Assigu number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Sectiou 10 Sectiai 404
Project Descriptioi�/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:

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Transportation
November 16, 2015
Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager
U. S. Army Corps of �ngiueers
I5l Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
PAT McCRORY
Gmr,nor
NICHOLAS f. TENNYSON
Srurlar y
Subject: Natiouwide 3 Permit Application
Replace Bridge No. 337 on SR 1448 (Dills Cemetery/Unity Rd.) over Fislier Cr.
Jackson County
State Project No. 17BP14.R.129 (DB14B-490337)
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
Tlie Nortl� Caroli�ia Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to replace ttie subject
bridge. The esisting 18.5' L x 20' W timber bridge needs to be replaced due to deterioration and
insufficient width. The proposed replacement struchu'e will be a 37.7Y L s 27' W x 18" D cored
slab bridge. It �vill be centered slightly downstream of the esisting bridge and stage constructed
to acconunodate traffic during consh'uction.
Enclosed are a PCN application, preliminaiyjurisdictional form, SHPO forms, plan sheets
showing the proposed work, a USGS quad map, photographs, and othec pertinent project
infonnation.
The Noith Carolina Natural Heritage Program database was checked for records of threatened
and endangered species. There are 63 species witli federal status that are known in Jackson
Counj� from current or historical records. Of tliese, eight species, Carolina no�rthern flying
squirrel (G/auco�nys snGrinus colornhrs), Indiana bat (�Llyotis sodrdis), Appalachian elktoe
(dlnsulidonla rm�enelirnu�), spruce-tir moss spider (dLicrohext�ra �uo�uirrrga), small �vhorled
pogonia (Isoh•ra medeoloides), swamp pink (Helonins brdlntn), rock gnome lichen (G}nnnodermn
linem•e), and northern long-eared bat (ill��otis seprentrionolis, NLEB), are Iisted as either
threatened or endangere<L Jackson County is now considered occupied summerand wiuter
liabitat for NLEB and Indiana bats.
Appalachian elktoe are found in some wetl-o�ygenated streams with moderate to fast flowing
water and stable, mixed substrates of silt, sand, gravel, and/or cobble. Streams that snpport this
mussel arc typic�lly much larger �nd wlrmer than Fisher Creek. Tlie only records in Jackson
County are ti�om the Tuckasegee River. Tl�e bridge is uearly 6 miles upstream of the designated
critical habitat for Appalachian elktoe in the Tuckesegee River.
NLEBs and [ndiana bats winter in caves or mines with stable, but not fi'eezing cold temperahu'es.
There are no caves or mines visible at the bridge and, according to USGS data, tl�e nearest
underg�nund cave is �bout 0.8 mile away. There reportedly is a NLEB hibernaculum �vith 5
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mi(es of the bridge. However, the construction work should not affect caves or the hibernacula
becnuse tl�e project requires no blasting.
ln summer, NLEBs and Indiana bats may roost in struchires, but they generally prefer to roost
uuder the loose bark of hees, eitlier dead with peeling bark or cavities, or live h'ees with sha�gy
bark such as white oak, maples, sycamore and hickories. With regard to large trees (>3 incli dbh)
the work sliould only require the removal of one large wliite piiie. Neve��theless, any tree removal
will be completed from October I S to April I S(winter clearing) to avoid the seasons when either
species of listed bat may be roosting in suitable trees. Also, on June 16, 20I5 we conciucted a
survey of the bridge and did not see roosting bats or any evidence of b�t usage (i.e. staiuing or
guano). This bridge is only 5 feet above tlie water surface and very cool underneath. Therefore,
with the winter tree clearing, we recouunend a"may affect, not likely to adversely affecP'
determination for NLEB and [ndiana bat.
Small whorled pagonia generally occurs in open, dry, deciduous woods with acid soil, though
habilats can include slopes aloug streams aud mesic forestwith white pine and rhododendron.
There is no suitable forested habitat near the bridge that could support small whorled pagonia.
The Carolina noithern flying squirrel, rock gnome lichen, and spruce-fir moss spider are found in
spruce-fir forests and other isolated high elevation locations in western North Carolina.
Ho�vever, rock gnome licheu is an e�ception because it can occasionally be found at lo�ver
elevatious in deep river gorges with high humidity or on some veitical rock faces that are
periodically wet These spccies have been found within a few miles of the bridge, but at nuich
higher elevations. 'Plie bridge site has an elevation of only 2,240 feet and lacks rock faces and
other habitat couditions required by these specialist species.
There are no wetlands near the bridge that could suppart swamp pink.
The project is Limited in scope to a bridge replacement on the e�isting alignment. Erosion and
sedimentation control measures will be implemented to minimize adve�se effects of the work on
aquatic liabitats. Habitats for listed species appear lacking at the project site and none of these
species were obseived during field visits. For these re�sous �ud those discussed above, we
recommend that a determination of"uo effect" ou listed species apply to this project, escept for
NLEB and fndiana bTt.
This project �vas reviewed by NCDOT's Human Euvironment Unit in 2013 and 2014 for potential
effects on historic architechn�e and archeology (see attached forms). It was detennined that there
would be "no effecf' on historic structures. A swvey was conducted for archeoloaical resomces
witli a determination of "no effect".
NCDOT best management practices will be used to minimize and conh�ol sedimentation aud
erosion on this projecL The constructiou Yoreman will review all erosion control measwes daily
to ensure sedimentation ancl erosion controls are beiug effectively controlled. lf the devices are
not fimctiouing as intended, they will be replaced immediately with better clevices.
Imp�cts to Wate�s of tlie United St�tes
Fisher Creek (DWQ Class: C Tr) is shown on the USGS topographic map as a perennial stream.
The channel is appro�imately 12 feet in width and �vell defined with a substrate of gravel and
cobble. The stream has sufticient Flow ro support fish, including trout, and other aquatic life.
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dowustream. The'I'uckasegee River meets the definition of a Traditional Navigable Water
(TN W). For these reasons, we believe Fisher Creek is a Relatively Pennanent Water (RPW) and
is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Arnry Corps of Engineers. In order to construct the project, it
will be necessary to impact waters of die United States in the Little Tennessee River Basin (CU
06010203). Specifically, NCDOT is requesling to replace Bridge No. 337 witl� a cored slab
bridge. Listed below is a summary of the proposed imp�cts.
Net
Site No. ���sting Condi6ou Proposed Condition Impacts
(Feet)
1 18.5' L s 20' W 37.75' L� 27' W x 18" D 0
Timber Bridge Cored Slab Bridge
� A Free Flowing Stream Temporaiy Impervious Dike and 65
(Fisher Creek) Flow Diversio�i
2 24" � 30' L CMP 30" � 46' L CMP in UT Fisher L6
UTFisherCreek � Creek
ZA Free Flowing Streatn Temporary Impeivious Dike and 60
(UT Fisher Ck) Flow Diversiai
Free Flowing Stream Rip Rap B�nk Stabiliz�tion
�B (UT Fisher Ck) Downsfieam of Culveit ��
3 Free Flowing Stre�m Rip Rap Bank Stabilization 10
(Fisher Creek)
Totnl Permanent Stream and Tributaiy Impact fm• Bridge 0'
Total Tempor��y Sh•enm Impact foi• Impe�vious Dikes & Flow Diversion 125'
Totnl Permanent Stream Impact fm• Culver[ �stension 16'
Totnl Pcrm�ncut lmpnct fm• Itip Rap Bank Stabilizatiou 20'
Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting authorization under Section 40d of the Clean Water Act to piroceed
with the consh'uction project outlined above. By copy of this letter, I aui aski�ig Ms. Marla
Chambers, �Vestern NCDOT Review Coordin�tor, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) to comment directly ta you coucerning the 40d Nationwide Permit
request In addition, I am asking Ms. Chambers aud IvL. Beu DeWit, Roadside Environmental
Field Operatious Engineer (NCDOT), to camment directly lo me concerning this permit request.
lf you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Josh De��ton at (828)
488-2131 or me at [phone]. Your early review and consideration will bc greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
����, �-�-
Mark S. Davis
Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
Enclosures

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cc. Ms. Aury Chapman, Division of Water Resources — DEQ, Raleigh (Cowtesy Copy)
Ms. Kristi Carpenter, Division of Water Resources—DEQ, Raleigh (Courtesy Copy)
Mit Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Resources— DEQ, Asheville (Couitesy Copy)
Mr. Andrew Henderson, Biologist, US Fish &Wildlife Service, Asheville
Ms. Niarla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, NCWRC, Albemarle
Mr. Josh Deyton, PE, Division 14 Bridge Management Engineer, NCDOT, Bryson City
Mr. Ben DeWit, GI, Roadside Gnviromuental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT

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Corps ac�ion ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: � Seclion 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verifed by lhe Corps? � Yes ❑No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from lhe DWQ (check all lhat apply):
� 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permi[
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For lhe record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Certification:
� Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a miligation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for miligation � Yes � No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance lelter from miligation bank or in-lieu
fee program. (NC Division of Mitigation Services)
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenly coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replace Bridge No. 337 on SR 1448 (Dills Cemetery/Unity Road) over Fisher Creek
2b. County: Jackson
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Sylva
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State 17BP.14.R.129 (D6146-490337) Design Build Conlract
Project No:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Mark S. Davis, Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
applicable):
3d. Street address: 253 Webster Rd.
3e. City, slate, zip: Sylva, NC 28779
3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141
3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4043
3h. Email address: markdavis(<DncdoLqov
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name: N/A
4c. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
4d. Streetaddress: N/A
4e. Cily, state, zip: N/A
4f. Telephone no.: N/A
4g. Fax no.: N/A
4h. Email address: N/A
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
5c. Streetaddress: N/A
5d. City, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Properly identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.400841 Longitude: -83.195271
1 c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name of nearesl body of water (stream, river, etcJ to Fisher Creek
proposed projeck
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving watec C Tr
2c. River basin: Liltle Tennessee River Basin (HUC 06010203)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on lhe site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site includes a timber bridge on a secondary road. Landscape near the bridge consists of lawns, small fields,
driveways and single family residences.
3b. List lhe total estimated acreage of all existing wellands on lhe property:
N/A
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all exisling streams (intermittent and perennial) on lhe property:
200
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To replace the existing substandard timber bridge wilh a 37.75' L x 27' W x 18" D cored slab bridge on existing location.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Erosion and sedimentalion measures will be installed. The bridge will be staged constructed with a slight shift to the
downstream side of the existing bridge in order to maintain traffic on this dead end road during construction. Track hoes,
dump lrucks, bulldozers, paving equipment, water pumps, sandbags, diversion pipe and various hand tools will be used.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinalions by the
Corps or Slate been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in lhe past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown
Comments: N/A
4b. If lhe Corps made lhe jurisdictional determination, what lype
of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated lhe jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or Slate determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is lhis a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on lhe sile, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
WeUand impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of welland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora
W1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Yes ❑ Corps N/A
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P Q T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts N!A
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete lhis
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 slream length
Permanent (P) or intermiltent DWQ — non-404, width pinear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 � P❑ T Bridge Replacement Fisher Creek � PER � Corps 12 0
❑ INT � DWQ
S1A ❑ P� T Impervious Dikes Fisher Creek � PER � Corps 12 65
and Flow Diversions ❑ INT � DWQ
S2 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT Fisher Creek � PER � Corps Z 16
❑ INT � DWQ
S2A ❑ P� T Impervious Dikes UT Fisher Creek � PER ❑ Corps 2 6a
and Flow Diversions ❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S2B � P❑ T Bank Stabilization UT Fisher Creek � PER ❑ Corps 2 10
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S3 � P❑ T Bank Stabilization Fisher Creek � PER ❑ Corps 12 10
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h. Total Permnnent Strenm and Tributary Impacfs fm• Bridge 0'
Total Tempornry Stream [mpncts for Impervious Dilws and Flow Diversions 12Y
Total Permanent Tributary [mpact for Cuh•ert �stension 16'
Tofnl Permanent Stream �nd Tribut�ry [mpncts fm� Rip Rap Bnnk Stabilization 20'
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the AUantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
01 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A N/A N/A
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water impacts N/A
4g. Comments: N/A
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete lhe chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
WeUand Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres)
number pond Floode
d Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
p2 ii
Sf. Total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5g. Comments: N/A
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: N/A
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Melhod of construction: N/A
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miligation, then ou MUST (ill out Section D of lhis form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? N/A ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Bufferimpact
number— Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora T im act re uired?
B1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A ❑ Nos N/A N/A
B2 ❑P�T ❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts N/A N/A
6i. Comments: N/A
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifcally describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The bridge was designed to meet the hydraulic needs and roadway constraints of the site. This bridge will not impede or
impair aqualic life passage.
1 b. Specifcally describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through conslniclion techniques.
All instream work will be performed in dry work areas using impervious dikes and diversions to divert water around the
project sites during bridge removal and culvert extension. Appropriate BMPs according lo the approved erosion and
sedimentalion control plan will be installed on the project prior to the bridge work.
2, Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does lhe project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑Yes � No
impacts to Walers of the U.S. or Waters of the Slate?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑Corps
❑ Miligation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program (NCDMS)
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigalion Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and lelter) Type N/A Quantity N/A
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigalion requested: N/A linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑ cold
4d. Buffer miligation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feei
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland miligation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigalion plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigalion plan.
N/A
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer lhat requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer mitigalion?
6b. If yes, lhen identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate lhe
amount of miligalion required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 N/A N/A 3(2 for Catawba) N/A
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required: N!A
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permiltee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments: N/A
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does lhe project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers idenlified � Yes � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, lhen is a diffuse Flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No
2a If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwaler Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
Project is covered by NCDOT Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250.
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for lhe review of lhe Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local governmenCs jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of lhe following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan wilh proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
atlached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other.
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan wilh proof of approval been
altached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet lhe appropriate requirements? � Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of lhe 401 Unit submiltal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or lhe � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/slate) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has lhe document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA fnal approval
letler.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will lhis project (based on past and reasonably anlicipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" ro the above, submil a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narralive description.
This is a rural secondary road. The bridge is being upgraded to standard load limits and width to improve safety for the
lraveling public. The bridge upgrade is not anticipated to have any significant impact on future development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ullimate trealment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally prolected species or � yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
� Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habital?
North Carolina Natural Heritage Database and site specific surveys conducted during the bridge scoping process.
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6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whelher your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
N/A—There are no marine or esluarine communities wilhin the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the stale, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
stalus (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
Norlh Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The project was reviewed by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit in 2013-14 for potenlial effects on historic architecture
and archaeology. No surveys were required for historic architecture with a determination of "no effect". A survey was
conducted for archaeological resources with a determination of "no effect" (see attached forms).
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will ihis project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes � No
8b. If yes, explain how projecl meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program and NCDOT
Hydraulics Unit.
Mark S. Davis C
Division 14 Environmental Supervisor / � �� �� �� . ��
ApplicanUAgent's Signature Date
ApplicanUAgenPS Pfint2d NarYle (AgenPs signalure is valid only if an authorization letter from the
applicant is provided.)
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ATTACHMENT A
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD): �o-z-zo�e
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
NC Depadment of Transportation, Mark Davis, Division 14 Emimnmental Officer
253 Webster Road, Sylva, NC 28779
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Replace bridge 337 on SR 1448 (Dills Cemetery/Unity Road) in Jackson Counly
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC Countylparish/borough: �ackson Clty: Sylva
Center coordinates of site (lat/�ong in degree decimal format):
Lat. ss.aooeai °N; Long. -as.issz�i °W.
Universal Transverse Mercator: 3oosaa.s,ssis�os.azo�ei�
Name of nearest waterbody: F�Sne� c�eek
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non-wetland waters:
zoo linear feet: �z width (ft) and/or acres.
Cowardin Class: R3ue�
Stf02111 F�OW: Perennial
Wetlands: �ia
Cowardin Class: �a
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tldal: n�a
Non-Tidal: nia

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
� Office (Desk) Determination. Date: �o-z-zo�5
� Field Determination. Date(s): s-ia-zoie
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD
(check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and,
where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
� Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicanUconsultant: NcooT
❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
app�nt/consultant.
Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
� Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
� USGS NHD data
� USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
❑✓ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: � ZQk sYi�a Nonn
❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Suroey.
Citation:
❑ Nationai wetlands invenfory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
� 100-year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date): or
� Other (Name & Date):
� Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
� Other information (please specify):
2

1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre-construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessaiy; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicanYs acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activiiy
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.

This preliminary JD finds that there "maybe"waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarilv been verified bv the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later iurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
'�✓ " ,.�/� � ` /��_ _/S
S gnature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

Estimated
amount of
aquatic Class of
resourcein aquatic
Site Number Latitude Longitude Cowardin Class review area resource
1(Fisher Cr.) 35.400841 -83.195271 R3UB1 200 linear feet Non Section 10
— non-wetland
2(UT Fisher 35.400915 -83.194856 R3UB3 100 linear feet Non Section 10
Cr.) — non-wetland

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13-08-0045
HISTORIC ARCHIT�CTUI2� AND LANDSCAP�S
NO SURVGY R�QUIRED FORM
This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Lanc(scapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJ�CT INFORMATION
Project No: STR 490337 Connfy: Jackson
ff'BS Na.: 17BP.14.R.107 Docrrnrent PCE or MCC
T �e:
Fed. Airl No: N/A Fuur/iug: � St�te ❑ Federal
Fe�levnl � Yes ❑ No Per�nif NWP 3, NWP 14, & TVA
Pern�il s : Type(s :
Proiect Descriulion:
Replace Bridge No. 337 over Fisher Creek on SR 1448 (Unity Road).
MARY OT HISTORIC ARCHIT�CTUI2� AND LANDSCAPES REVIGW
Review of HPO qund maps, HPO G[S infonnntion, historic designations roster, and indexes wns
undertTken on August 21, 2013. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DC, or SS
properties in ihe Area of Potential Effects, which is 7Y from the centerline encl� way and 300' from ench
end of the bridge. Jnckson County GIS/Cex informatiou indicates tliat ihere �re several structures over
fifty years of age. Bing Maps Birds Eye view shows tliat all the structures within H�e APE of the bridge
are unremarkable nnd no[ eligible for Nntiaial Register listing. Bridge No. 337 is uot NR eligible. There
are no Nntioual Register listed or eligible properties within the APG �nd no survey is required. If design
plans ch�nge, ndditional review will be required.
Wliv 1lte nvnilrtble informnlioii urovi�les a relinble bnsis for rensa��nblv nrediclin� t/�nt 1lrere
nre rro nnirlentifierl siEnircnnt /ristoric nrchifecturnl or /nur(scnue resources iir 1Ge proiect
aren:
HPO quad maps nnd GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, nnd SS properlies for Ihe Jackson County survey,
lackson County GIS/i'nx infominlion, nnd Google Mnps are considered valid for Ihe purposes of delennining ihe
likelihood of historic resources being present. There are no National Regisler listed or eligible properties wilhin lhe
APE and no survey is required.
�Map(s)
SUPPORT DOCUMCNTATION
❑Previous Suivey Info. ❑Photos ❑Correspondence ❑Desigc� Plans
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHIT�CTURAL HISTORIAN
Architecture and La�idscapes -- NO SURVEY REQUIRED
NCDOT Architectural Histori�n
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NO NATIONAL REGIST�R OF HISTORIC PLAC�S
�� GLIGIBL� OR LISTED ARCHA�OLOGICAL SITES ,�L�';���
( IY �
t`` �', PR�SENT OR AFFECT�D FORM „ �l' I?� ;�
j % This fonn only per[ains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL R�SOORCES for this projecL It is not 5�--�U.
_,,,_ �� valid for Historic Architecture mid Landscapes. You must consult separately with the �F�i. G���
Historic rlrchitecture and Landscapes Group.
PROJ�CT INFORMATION
Project No:
IVBS No:
Rf1. No:
Sh•# 490337
17BP13.R.107
i�/a
Fetler�rl Perniit Regrrn�er(?
Co+orh�• Jackson
Docunlent. Minimuro Criteria
Fam�ling: � State ❑ Federal
� Ycs ❑ No Permrt 7}/�e: N�VP 3, N�VP 14, & TVA
Project Descriplio�z:
This projecl nn i�t(ensive m cltaeologrcnl s�o•vey m�d ernh�nGon for Bridge No. 337 on SR 1448 (Unity
2onc1) o��er Fislter Creek (Sb-uctrrre No. 490337: IVBS No. 17BP. l4. R. L07: PA No. 13-08-0095) n�
Jnckson Counh�. As speciJied by the NCDOT, the stnvep corridor (Aren of Potentinl E�ects (APEJJ for
m dmeologp is de�ited ns n 525 foot (160.02 ni) long corrrdw• rta�ning 200 fee! (60.96 n�) wesi nnd 325
fee! (99.06 nr) east/sornJr nlong SR l448 fi•om Ihe cenler o/Bridge No. 337. The corridor is
ap�ro.rimntely ISO.feet (45.72 rn) ivrde e.ctending 75Jeet (22.86 �n) on eitherside o(SR 1448Ji�om its
present center.
SUi�IMARY OF ARCHA�OLOGICAL FINDINGS
Tlie No�9h Cnro(inn Depnrhneiit of Trmispo�vnlioir (NCDOT) Archaeolog�� Grorrp revieived
the srrGjeG projec[ niid deter�ninerl:
� Thcre are no National Regista� listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES within tlie project's
1re1 of potential efYects.
❑ No subsurface arch�eologic�l investigations �re required for this project.
� Subsurface investigations did not rcveal tlie preseuce of any arcl�aeological resources.
❑ Subsurface uivestigations did not reveal the presence of any arct�aeological resources
considered eligiblc for the Natioual Registcr.
❑ All identificd arcl�aeological sites located witliiu the APE have been considered and all
compliance for archaeologic�l resources �vitl� Section l06 of tl�e National Historic
Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a) has been completed for tl�is project.
❑ There are no National Register Eligible or Listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present
or �ffected by tl�is project. (Atlnch m��� noles a• docim�ents ns neede�Q
"�PO h'A7lO,\S�L REG/S7ER £L/GIeLE OR !/STFD,-I RC!/AEOLOG/CdL .S1TFS PRESG�\T OR.IFFECTFD
Jaru(or'.10nor Tronrywzoiion R oJ+<G ns OvuIPeJ In rha 200]!i-ogrornrnully dyreemem.
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RECOMMENDATION
An archaeological survey and evaluation of the proposed replacement of Brictge No. 337 on SR 1448
(Unity Road) over Fisher Creek in Jackson Coimty was conducted on November 5 a��d l3, 2013, by
Michael Nelson und Belinda Cos of TRC Environmental Corporatiou (TRC). No archaeological sites
were identified withiu the APE. They have recorrunended uo fuither archaeological investigations in thc
acea tliey suiveyed. The unsurveyed portion of the APE at the far end of the northcast quadiant l�as
subsequently been revie�v by NC DOT archaeologist, Damon Jones. It is unlikely to yield a siguificant
archaeological site due disturbance cause by soil erosion. Although the slope at the base of the hill is
gradual, it has been dissected by Hie run-off of w�ter, which has impacted any potential deposits. I concur
with the recommendntion as the proposed bridge replacemcut project will not impact significant
archaeologicnl resources. No additional �vork is necded. However if tl�e project expands and impacts
subsurface areas beyond the defined APE, furtl�er archaeological consultations will be nceessary.
SUPPORT DOCUNIENTATION
See attached: � Map(s)
Other:
Signed:
❑ Previous Survey Info � Pliotos ❑Cmrespondence
1/14/14
NCDOT ARCHA�OLOGIST
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Briefrlescrrptron ofrerieiv «ctivilies, resrdls ofreniein, mul conc&rsio�is:
TRC lias conducted an intensive archaeological suivey aud cvaluation for the replacement o£Bridge No.
337 on SK 1448 (Unity Road) over Fisher Creek in Jackson Couury, North Carolina (Figures 1 and 2).
As specifiect by the NCDOT, the survey corridor (P,rea of Potential Effects [APE]) for arehaeology is
defined as a 525-foot (160.02 m) Iong conidor rumung 200 £eet (60.96 m) west and 325 feet (99.06 m)
e�st/south aloi�g SR 1448 fiom tl�e center of Bridge No. 337. Thc corridor is approsimately I50 fect
(45J2 m) wide exteuding 75 £eet (22.86 m) on either side of SR1448 from its present center.
A map review and site Fles search was conducted by Tash� Beuyshek of TRC nt the Wcstern Office of
State Archaeology (OSA) on November 21, 2013, whicli conoborated a previous NCDOT revie�v. Tkvs
review identified no archaeological sites within or adjacent to the APE. One site (31JK282) is located
�vilhin n mile radius of tlie project �rea. The site form indicates Ihat 31JK282 contains only lithic
material, includiug debitage aud tools. The Jasper AIIen mowid was located along Scott Creek in thc
general projcct viciiuty, but tl�at site's esact location has not been vcri6ed.
Topographic maps, United States DeparUnent of Agriculture (USDA) soil swvey maps, and lvstoric maps
were esamiucd for iuformation on natuial or cultural variables that might have affected site Iocations.
One of the earlicst road m�ps of Jackson Coimty examined (Cox 192a) shows Fisher Creek and Fisher
Creek Road, but no side roads or structures are depicted witl�iu tl�e project area. The 1938 Jackson
Couuty Nortli Carolina State Highway and Public Works Conwussiou road map shows a fcw structures
along Fisl�cr Creek Koad, but tliey appear to be located north of the project area (North Caroliva Slntc
High�vay aud Public Works Commission [NCSHPWC] 1938). The 1968 Nortli Carolina State Higliway
aud Public Works Conuuission map of Jackson County, sho�vs Fisl�er Creek, Fisher Creck Road and
Unity Road, but no strirotures ui the project viciuiry (NCSHPWC 1968; 1972; 1980).
The enrliest USGS map available of the area is the Cowee (1897) qundraugle, which depicts Fisher Creek,
but no roads or shuctures ui tl�at area. Tl�e later 1907 Cowee quadrangle map depicts a road along Fisher
Creek, but Unity Road is not sl�own. Also, no structures are apparent in the general project area, but
structures are depictcd elsewhere along Fisher Creek (Co�vee 1907). Tlie 1935 Addie, NC 7.5-minute
qu�drnngle illustr�tes Fisher Crcek, Fisher Creek Road, and Unity Road in their currei�t locations.
However, Unity Road is sliorter than its current incarnatioa One slructure on the west side of the creek is
showu ou this map and may coii�espond with an existing house u� the project con�idor. This same
informatio�� is shown on the 1941 and 1942 maps as well (USGS 1935; 1941; 1942). The earliest version
of the Sylva North, NC 7.5-minute quadrnnglc datcs to 1967 and sho�vs the current project area including
Uuity Road i�i its preseiit layout. Tln�ee su�uctures are depicted �vithiu or near the project area. These
include Ihe structure from tl�c 1935 map, the one at tl�e Fisher Creek nnd U�vty Road intersection, and the
one at the east end oC the approYimate project area (USGS 1967).
Oii-line soils data indicatejust hvo soil types are present in the APE. Separatcd by Fisl�er Q�eek, the �ves�
half of the project aren is uinppcd as Dclhvood gravelly Fine sandy loam, which l�as a 0-3% slopes (DfA),
while the east half is comprised of S�unook gravelly loam with 2-8% slopes (S�B). The Dellwood soils
are moderately well-drained soils found on floodplaii�s and are in areas subject to occasional floods. The
Saunook gavelly Ioam is a well-draii�ed soil rype found along ihe b�ses of slopes (NRCS 2013).
The arcl�aeological field survey included a systematic �valkover oF thc APE to search for above-ground
features aud the excavation of 10 shovel tesls in are�s lackiug standing water, �vedand soils, severe slope
or sigus of severe disturbance. The shovel tests measured 30 cm in di�meter ai�d �vere exclvated to
subsoil or nt least 75 cm below surface (cmbs). All soils that were uol obvious fill �vere dry-screened
tln'ougli '/a-inch inesli.
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Shovel tests were excavlled in each of the quadrants of ihc projcct area, alfliough a single wooded
property in the far nortl�castern corner was not swvcycd due to objections by the landowner (see Figiue
2). Should tlic desigu plans for the curreut bridgc replacemeut include this property, a review by a NC
DOT archaeologist is recommended. Almost Ihe entue project area is located within open residential
yards or fields with the exception of the far southeastern end of Ihe corridor which is Iightly wooded
(Figures 3-6). Two shovel tests �vere escavated in the �vooded areas, one (ST 1) in thc southeast quadrant
and one (ST 10) in the northeast quadranL These two shovcl tests, aloi�g �vifli ST 2 also in the southeast
quadrant, encountered the only intact soils within the project corridor; compact brown to dark yellow
brown loaui atop a vei�y compact rcd silry clay loam to clay. All remaining shovel tests (STs 3-9)
encouutcred vaeyuig degrees of disturbed soils/611 to deptlis rangu�g from 30 to 86 cmbs. Moderu dcbris
(i.c., black plastic, asphalt, brick and coucrete, safety glass, and slag) was noted within four shovcl tests
(STs 3-6 and 8), but not collected. No above ground evidence of an archaeological site was noted withi��
the defined APE, and no m tif�cts were found within the 10 sliovel tests excavated.
Based on the resulis of the bnckground research and field sw vcy, tlierc is i�o evideuce that NRHP-eligible
archaeological resources are situated within the Bridge 337 APE. Consequently, no additioi�al
arcl�acological iuvestigations are reconnnended for this project as currently defined. As stated above,
however, n revie�v by NC DOT archneologist is recommend in tlie unaccessed wooded area at the far
northeastern corner of tlie APE should that area be iocluded within tlie fm�l desigi� plans for the project.
��'� rc_f,__, �/_�.��•-
Micl�ael Nelson
Arcl�aeologist, Asheville
TRC Environment�l Co�poration
RGFERENCES CITED
Cos, Tl�omas A.
1924 Jncksoi+ Cauuy, North Cm�olinn. On File, North Carolina State .4rchives, R�leigh. Avnilable
online at httE�://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdn�/ref/collectioi�/i�cmaps/id/3�71.
National Resources Conservatioii Service (NRCS)
2013 Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture Web Soil
Survey. Available oiiline at htqi:/haebsoilsurvey.nres.u,da.sov/ accessed November, 2013.
North Caroli��a State High�vay aud Public Woiks Couunissio�� (NCSHPWC)
1938 Map of Jackson County. Ou file, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh. Available oiiline at
http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/ref/collectio�i/nemaps!id/�25.
1965 Map of Jackson County. On file, Nortl� Carolina State Archives, Ralcigh. Available online at
httn://de.lib.unc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ncmnps/id/371(.
1972 Map of Jackson County. On file, North Carolina Slate Arclvves, Ralcigh. Available online at
hit��://dc.lib.unc.cdu/cdm/rct%collcction/ncnmps/icVS3Gl.
1980 Map of Jackson Coimty. On file, North Carolina Stnte fu�chives, Raleigh. Available online at
litq�://dcJib.une.edu/cdn�/ref/collection/ncmaps/id/347R.
U.S. Departmcnt of Agriculhirc (USDA)
1953 Soi( ��Inp, North Cm�o/inn. Jnckson Cormq�. Ou file, Nortli Ca�rolina State Archives, Raleigh.
AvailabLe online at http://dc.lib.unc.edu/edm/ref/collec�ion/ncmaps!icVl 1(0.
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/Jrm (or Alinor Trnnspottulion Pmjrrrs us QuulJied in rhr 1007 Augrn rnmiie dgrrivnem.
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U.S. Geologicll Sutvcy (USGS)
1897 Cowcc, N.C., topographic quadrangle (I :125,000).
1907 Cowee, N.C., topograpl�ic map (1:125,000).
1935 Addie, N.C., 7.5-minute [opogaphic map (124,000).
194L Addie, N.C., 7.5-minute topog�apl�ic map (124,000).
1942 Addie, N.C., 7.5-minute topograpl�ic map (124,000).
1967 Sylvn Nortl�, N.C., 7.5-minute topographic map (124,000).
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Pigure 1. Location of Bridge No. 337 ovcr Fisl�er Creek in Jackson County, Norll� Carolina
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Figure 5. View of residentinl yards in the enst half of Bridge 337 APE, view southwcst.
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