20160672 Ver 1_RE Bridge 126 WBS No 17BP 7 R 69_20160707 (4)

Carpenter,Kristi
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Nikki,
Jordan, Gary <gary�[e-mail]>
Thursday, July 07, 2016 2:39 PM
Thomson, Nicole J
Wilson, Travis W.; [e-mail]; Wrenn, Brian L; Carpenter,Kristi;
Parker, Jerry A; Powers, Tim
Re: Bridge 126 on SR 1526 (Gray Rd) over Lick Creek, Orange Co. WBS No.
17BP.7.R.69
The culvert justification says that a 100' bridge would require a 1' increase in the grade elevation. If a 34'
culvert would work, why wasn't a shorter bridge considered instead of a 100'? Would a 60' or 70' bridge also a
require a 1' grade increase?
Also, your July 6, 2016 letter to the USACE and NCDWR gives the wrong biological conclusion for dwarf
wedgemussel. The USFWS had previously (June 3, 2016) provided concurrence with a"May Affect, Not
Likely to Adversely Affect" biological conclusion.
Gary Jordan
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Liaison to NCDOT
US Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] x.32
Email: gary iordan o fws.gov
On Thu, Ju17, 2016 at 11:12 AM, Thomson, Nicole J<nithomson2(a�ncdot.gov> wrote:
Just in case I made a goof (which is entirely possible! This is me we are talking about), please see the
attached.
And my apologies if this didn't come through in the first round of emails. (see what happens when I think I
can fit it all in 2 emails instead of 7???)
Nik

From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:37 AM
To: Thomson, Nicole J; David.E.Bailey2Ca�usace.army.mil; Wrenn, Brian L; [e-mail]
Cc: Carpenter,Kristi; Parker, Jerry A; Powers, Tim
Subject: RE: Bridge 126 on SR 1526 (Gray Rd) over Lick Creek, Orange Co. WBS No. 17BP.7.R.69
Although Dwarf wedge mussel was not found at this location. We have records of multiple mussel species at
this site including state list species: Creeper (Strophitus undulatus: state T) and Eastern lampmussel
(Lampsilis radiata: state T). Lick Creek in this area is also designated as a significant natural heritage
area. We have worked with NCDOT in the past on several bridge to culvert projects; in areas with degraded
habitat this type of project can be accomplished without further impacting aquatic species populations. This
would not be the case for this project. What is the justification for replacing this bridge with a culvert?
Travis W. Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
1718 Hwy 56 West
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Travis.Wilson(cDncwildlife.ora
ncwildlife.ora

From: Thomson, Nicole J
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 5:55 PM
To: David.E.Bailey�usace.army.mil; Wrenn, Brian L<brian.wrenn(a�ncdenr.�ov>; Gary_Jordan(a�FWS.�ov;
Wilson, Travis W. <travis.wilson(a�ncwildlife.org>
Cc: Carpenter,Kristi <kristilynn.carpenter o ncdenr. o�v>; Parker, Jerry A
<tpowers o ncdot. o�v>
Subject: Bridge 126 on SR 1526 (Gray Rd) over Lick Creek, Orange Co.
Good afternoon!
<iparker o ncdot. o�v>; Powers, Tim
WBS No. 17BP.7.R.69
Please find the attached permit application for the above proposed bridge-to-culvert replacement with
supplemental information. Dave B. — your hard copy is in the mail.
Due to file sizes, P11 have to split this up into multiple emails (Pm sorry).
Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions or concerns!
Thanks!
Nikki
Nicole J. Thomson
Division Environmental Supervisor Assistant
Division Environmental Office
919-754-7806 Mobile
Nithomson2(cDncdot.qov
PO Box 14996
Greensboro, NC 27415-4996

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