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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
December 20, 2011
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joshua B. Deyton, P.E., Division 14 Bridge Management Engineer
FROM: Michael R. Parker, NCDWQ, Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Division 14 Bridge Replacement Program Scoping Review Comments
In reply to your request, the NCDWQ offers the following comments for the projects listed below:
Proiect Specific Comments
190017 Bridge No. 17 over Owl Creek, NCSR 1340, Cherokee County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Owl Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC has indicated that this stream contains rainbow
trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be
implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe, the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
190022 Bridge No. 22 over Phillips Creek, NCSR 1507, Cherokee County
1. The Phillips Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC has indicated that this stream contains
rainbow trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's
be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted' in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
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190097 Bridge No. 97 over Wolf Creek, NCSR 1104, Cherokee County
1. Wolf Creek is classified C waters. -
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this project.
190184 Bridge No. 184 over McClellan (Tatham) Creek, NCSR 1509, Cherokee County
1. McClellan (Tatham) Creek is class C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
190195 Bridge No. 195 over an unnamed tributary to Martins Creek, NCSR 1556, Cherokee
County
1. The unnamed tributary to Martins Creek is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
190247 Bridge No. 247 over Hayes Mill Creek; NCSR 1426, Cherokee County
The Hayes Mill Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
210078 Bridge No. 78 over Greasy Creek, NCSR 1318, Clay County
1. Greasy Creek is classified class WS -IV waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
370063 Bridge No. 63 over East Buffalo Creek, NCSR 1253, Graham County
1. East Buffalo Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow
trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be
implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
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addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I 5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
370102 Bridge No. 102 over East Buffalo Creek, NCSR 1254, Graham County
East Buffalo Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow
trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be
implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
370109 Bridge No. 109 over East Buffalo Creek, NCSR 1254, Graham County
I . East Buffalo Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow
trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be
implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430059 Bridge No. 59 over Plott Creek, NCSR 1160, Haywood County
Plott Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters.
In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC
Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC'recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430061 Bridge No. 61 over Plott Creek, NCSR 1164, Haywood County
Plott Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters.
In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC
Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
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"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430151 Bridge No. 151 over Rocky Branch, NCSR' 1147, Haywood County
1. Rocky Branch is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430162 Bridge No. 162 over Germany Cove Branch, NCSR 1313, Haywood County
Germany Cove Branch is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" '[15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project. • 1
430165 Bridge No. 165 over Chambers Branch, NCSR 1513, Haywood County
1. Chambers Branch is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has not specific comments for this bridge project.
430194 Bridge No. 194 over Ratcliff Cove Branch, NCSR 1818, Haywood County
1. Ratcliff Cove Branch is classified B waters.
2. NCDWQ has not specific comments for this bridge project.
430214 Bridge No. 214 over Fines Creek, NCSR 1334, Haywood County
Fines Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
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430216 Bridge No. 216 over Turkey Creek, NCSR 1380, Haywood County
1. Turkey is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430321 Bridge No. 321 over Conner Mill Branch, NCSR 1820, Haywood County
1. Conner Mill Branch is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has not specific comments for this bridge project.
430328 Bridge No. 328 over Garrett Creek, NCSR 1311, Haywood County
1. Garrett Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters.
In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC
Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I 5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430350 Bridge No. 350 over Dix Creek, NCSR 1106, Haywood County
Dix Creek is classified as WS- III -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
430356 Bridge No. 356 over Bowen Branch, NCSR 1545, Haywood County
1. Bowen Branch is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has not specific comments for this bridge project.
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430359 Bridge No. 359 over an unnamed tributary to the Pigeon River, NCSR 1531, Haywood
County
1. The unnamed tributary to the Pigeon River is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has not specific comments for this bridge project. '
430368 Bridge No. 368 over Garden Creek, NCSR 1863, Haywood County
1. Garden Creek is classified WS -III waters.
2. NCDWQ has not specific comments for this bridge project.
440163 Bridge No. 163 over an unnamed tributary to South Fork Mills River, NCSR 1338,
Henderson County
The unnamed tributary to the South Fork Mills River is classified WS -II -trout ORW waters.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NC)NRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
NCDOT may be required to obtain a State Stormwater permit for this project in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .1000. This will depend on the amount of new impervious surface on the new bridge.
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440164 Bridge No. 164 over Queens Creek, NCSR 1338, Henderson County
Queens Creek is classified WS -II -trout HQW waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [ 15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
NCDOT may be required to obtain a State Stormwater permit for this project in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .1000. This will depend on the amount of new impervious surface on the new bridge.
440261 Bridge No. 261 over an unnamed tributary to Hickory Creek, NCSR 1597, Henderson
County
1. The unnamed tributary to Hickory Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that
the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of
turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be
conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources
Commission
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2. Should.NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters
i fy as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
I addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
440273 Bridge No. 273 over Bullings Creek, NCSR 1131, Henderson County
1. Bullings Creek is classified as C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
440301 Bridge No. 301 over Puncheon Camp Creek, NCSR 1593, Henderson County
1. Puncheon Camp Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall, be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490135 Bridge No. 135 over Moses Creek, NCSR 1740, Jackson County
1. Moses Creek is classified as WS- III -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490141 Bridge No. 1,41 over Little Savannah Creek, NCSR 1367, Jackson County
L Little Savannah Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains
rainbow trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's
be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
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490207 Bridge No. 207 over East Fork Savannah Creek, NCSR 1313, Jackson County
1. East Fork Savannah Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most
protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity
violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in
accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe,the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds "'[15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490251 Bridge No. 251 over East Fork Dicks Creek, NCSR 1389, Jackson County
1. East Fork Dicks Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains
rainbow'trout. ' NCDWQ recommends that'the most"protective sediment and erosion control BMP's
be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490253 Bridge No. 253 over East Fork Dicks Creek, NCSR 1389, Jackson County
1. East Fork Dicks Creek is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains
rainbow trout. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's
be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances
within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .01241 throughout design and
construction of the project.
490279 Bridge No. 279 over Brushy Fork, NCSR 1371, Jackson County
1. Brushy Fork is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [ 15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
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490282 Bridge No. 282 over Betty Branch, NCSR 1307, Jackson County
1. Betty Branch is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490296 Bridge No. 296 over Cedar Creek, NCSR 1120, Jackson County
Cedar Creek is classified as WS- III -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment'and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490300 Bridge No. 300 over Brushy Fork, NCSR 1371, Jackson County
1. Brushy Fork is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
490310 Bridge No. 310 over Cane Creek, NCSR 1709, Jackson County
Cane Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and
erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In
addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division
of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
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490322 Bridge No. 322 over East Fork Savannah Creek, NCSR 1316, Jackson County
1. East Fork Savannah Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most
protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity
violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in
accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
550008 Bridge No. 8 over Ellijay Creek, NCSR 1001, Macon County
Ellijay Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters.
In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC
Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
550060 Bridge No. 60 over Big Creek, NCSR 1540, Macon County
1. Big Creek is classified WS -Il -trout HQW waters"NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
3. NCDOT may be required to obtain a State Stormwater permit for this project in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .1000. This will depend on the amount of new impervious surface on the new bridge.
550115 Bridge No. 115 over Barkers Creek, NCSR 1104, Macon County
1. Barkers Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .01241 throughout design and
construction of the project.
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550243 Bridge No. 243 over Poplar Cove Creek, NCSR 1306, Macon County
1. Poplar Cove Creek is classified as WS -III trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most
protective sediment and erosion control BMW's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity
violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in
accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
3. There are adjacent wetlands up and downstream of the bridge.
550276 Bridge No. 276 over Wallace Branch, NCSR 1314, Macon County
1. Wallace Branch is class C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific' comments for'this bridge project.
550302 Bridge No. 302 over Battle Branch, NCSR 1001, Macon County
1. Battle Branch is classified C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
550321 Bridge No. 321 over Lakey Creek, NCSR 1424, Macon County
1. Lakey Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters.
In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC
Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I 5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
740070 Bridge No. 70 over Wheat Creek, NCSR 1329, Polk County
1. Wheat Creek is class C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.

740092 Bridge No. 92 over Mill Creek, NCSR 1338, Polk County
1. Mill Creek is class C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
740126 Bridge No. 126 over Green Creek, NCSR 1125, Polk County
1. Green Creek is class C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge' project.
740200 Bridge No. 200 over Cove Creek, NCSR 1142, Polk County
1. Cove Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters.
In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC
Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
740201 Bridge No. 201 over Britten Creek, NCSR 1158, Polk County
1. Britten Branch Creek is class C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
860121 Bridge No. 121 over Silvermine Creek, NCSR 1103, Swain County
1. Silvermine Creek is class C waters; however,'NCWRC found that this stream contains rainbow trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
860131 Bridge No. 132 over Chestnut Cove Creek, NCSR 1122, Swain County
1. Chestnut Cove Creek is class C waters; however, NCWRC found that this stream contains trout.
NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented
to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout
buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife
Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe.the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
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addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870023 Bridge No. 23 over Burlingame Creek, NCSR 1152, Transylvania County
I . Burlingame Creek is classified C+ waters. The + means that the stream is subject to ORW waters
protection. In addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina
regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout
design and construction of the project.
2. NCDOT may be required to obtain a State Stormwater permit for this project in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .1000. This will depend on the amount of new impervious surface on the new bridge.
870028 Bridge No. 28 over Morton Creek, NCSR 1316, Transylvania County
1. Morton Creek is classified as C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870072 Bridge No. 72 over Frozen Creek, NCSR 1143, Transylvania County
1. Frozen Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870078 Bridge No. 78 over Patterson Creek, NCSR 1128, Transylvania County
1. Patterson Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
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870083 Bridge No. 83 over Browns Mill Creek, NCSR 1107, Transylvania County
Browns Mill Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I 5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870113 Bridge No. 113 over Nicholson Creek, NCSR 1346, Transylvania County
1. Nicholson Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective
sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870141 Bridge No. 141 over Bryson Creek, NCSR 1500, Transylvania County
1. Bryson Creek is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
870159 Bridge No. 159 over Cannon Creek, NCSR 1537, Transylvania County
Cannon Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870195 Bridge No. 195 over Lyday Creek, NCSR 1504, Transylvania County
Lyday Creek is classified C -trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment
and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout
waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the
NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing
trout waters, NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In
addition, NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled
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"Design Standards -in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and
construction of the project.
870221 Bridge No. 221 over Galloway Creek, NCSR 1388, Transylvania County
1. Galloway Creek is classified C waters.
2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project.
General Comments Regarding Bridge Replacement Projects
1. NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from these projects.
NCDOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the
aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts.
2. If foundation test borings are necessary; it shall be noted in the document Geotechnical work is
approved under General 401 Certification Number 3687/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey
Activities.
3. Any Bridge considered a Low Impact Bridge Project must fall under Nationwide Permit No. 3 to
qualify for Low Impact; otherwise, standard permitting procedures will be required. Example
(Regional General Permit No. 31, Nationwide Permit No. 23, Nationwide Permit No. 13, etc.)
4. Whenever possible, NCDWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require
work within the stream or grubbing of the stream .banks and do not require stream channel
realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges shall allow for human and
wildlife passage beneath the structure. Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters shall not
be blocked. Bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream when possible.
5. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across
the bridge and pre- treated through site - appropriate means (grassed swales, pre - formed scour holes,
vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of
NCDWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices.
6. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge
Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water
Quality Certification.
7. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft
construction methods. More specifically, jetting or, other methods of pile driving are prohibited without
prior written approval from NCDWQ first.
8. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface
waters. This water shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly.
9. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by
NCDWQ in this certification.
10. All bridge construction shall be performed from the existing bridge, temporary work bridges,
temporary causeways, or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges, they shall be
floated into position and then sunk. The barges shall not be sunk and then dragged into position. Under
no circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water.
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11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP
measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual
such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent
excavation in flowing water.
12. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall
not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and
fish kills.
13. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to
minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. This equipment
shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
14. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and elevations. Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and
appropriate native woody species shall be planted. When using temporary structures the area shall be
cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush -hogs, or other mechanized
equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re- vegetate naturally and
minimizes soil disturbance.
15. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250.
16. In most cases, the NCDWQ prefers the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with
road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour shall be designed and located to avoid
wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the
structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure shall be removed and the approach fills removed
from the 100 -year floodplain. Approach fills shall be removed and restored to the natural ground
elevation. The area shall be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. Tall fescue shall
not be used in riparian areas.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments at this time. NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a
401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water
quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact Mike Parker at 828 - 296 -4500.
cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE, Asheville Field Office
Josh Deyton, NCDOT, Division 14 Bridge Manager
Mark Davis, NCDOT, Division 14 Environmental Officer
Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Dave McHenry, NCWRC
Transportation Permitting Unit
NCOT Bridge Replacement Program Scoping Comments Division 14
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