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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
February 5, 2008
Mr. Mike Pettyjohn, P.E.
Division Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 250
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Subject: Inspection
US Highway 321
DWQ Project No. 041246
TIP No. R-2237B
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Pettyjohn:
On January 30, 2008, I visually inspected the construction work on US Highway 321 in Caldwell County and
the project appeared to be in good shape. Construction work is progressing mainly at the northern end of the
project. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, mulching and matting appear
to be working properly.
Binder paving has been completed on approximately one half of the project and completed areas appear to be
in good shape. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and
that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection
report is attached to this letter.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Senior Specialist
Attachment
cc: Frank Gioscio, P.E.
Heath Slaughter, Division 11, DEO
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental
Transportation Permitting Unit
Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828} 296-4500 Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX [phone]
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DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date
County: Caldwell Region
DOT Division: Division 11
Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation
January 30, 2008
Asheville
Complaint
DWQ 401 #: 041246 NW Permit #: IP #: 3481
Project Name
Location of Project:
U S Highway 321 Widening
US 321 approx. 5 miles North of Lenoir to South of Blowing Rock, NC
Project Complete: ^Yes X No
Activities (DOT):
^ Bridge
X^ Culvert
^ Bottomless Culvert
^ Bottomless Arch
X^ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization
X^ Spoil Pile
^ Borrow Pit
^ Wetland Mitigation
^ Stream Restoration
^ Buffer Restoration
^ Bank Stabilization
X^ Other
If no, estimated date of completion:
Water puality Concerns (DWQ):
^ Steam Standards Violation
X^ Turbidity
^ Evidence of spills
^ Oil/Petroleum
^ Solid Waste
^ Failed E & S control measures
X^ Sedimentation Impacts
^ Stormwater Permit Violation
^ Fill
^ Other
Additional Wetland Impacts: ^ yes X^ no
^ Zone 1 Est Acres
Additional Stream Impacts: ^ yes X^ no
Estimated linear feet of impact:
Estimated Acres ~_~
^ Zone 2 Est Acres ~-
Est Linear feet
Buffer Impacts: ^Neuse ^Tar-Pam ^Randleman ^Catawba
Zone 1: ^Yes ^No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Zone 2: ^Yes ^No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Buffer Designation: ^Exempt ^Allowable ^Allowable w/mitigation ^Prohibited

DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects
Background Info
Name of Waterway(s):
Basin/ Subbasin:
Rocky Cove Creek, Greenfield Branch, unnamed tributary to Puncheon
Camp Creek, unnamed tributary to Right Fork Mulberry Creek,
unnamed tributary to Left Fork Mulberry Creek
CTB-030831 Yadkin-030701
Wetland Type: ^Isolated x^Non-Isolated (Waters of US)
Stream Class: ^Class B ^303d Listed ^WS-II ^WS-V ^SB
X^Class C ^ORW X^Trout ^WS-III ^NSW
X^HQW ^WS-I X^WS-IV ^SA ^CA
Type of Authorized Impact: X^Culvert ^Bottomless Culvert
^Bridge ^Bottomless Arch
X^Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X^Fill
Authorized Wetland Impacts: ^0 - 1/10' acre X^ 1/11"' to 1/3`d acre 0.16 acres
^1/3`d to 1.0 acre ^> 1.0 acre
Authorized Stream Impacts: ^< 150 linear feet X^> 1501inear feet
Additional comments:
Compliance Issues Identified: ^Yes X^ No
Compliance issues identified: ^Yes ^No
If yes, complete the section below:
Project appeared to be in good condition. Sediment and erosion control program appears to
be in good shape. Seeding, mulching and matting continues in construction areas that have
been completed. All fill areas appear to be in good condition. The main work area is the
large rock cut, at the S-curves, near the top of the project. No work is presently taking place
at the lower end of the project. There is some small cut and fill areas near the upper end of
the project. Some minor sediment and erosion control work needs to be performed.
One embankment area had eroded due to water going under the concrete curbing. The area
had been repaired.
Some smaller areas are being prepared for paving. Approximately one half of the roadway
has been paved.
Please continue to maintain sediment and erosion control devices and continue with seeding
and mulching to protect state surface waters.