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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
June 3, 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 May 28, 2008, I visually inspected the construction work on US Highway 321 in Caldwell County and
the project appeared to be in fairly 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; however, some seeding and matting were a little behind schedule.
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
(Pettyjohn) US Highway 321 Inspection Letter May 2008
Noce Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX [phone]
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DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: May 28, 2008
County: Caldwell Region: Asheville
DOT Division: Division 11
Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ? Complaint
?DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ? Other -71 DWQ 401 #: 041246 NW Permit #: IP #: 3481
Project Name:
Location of Project:
I -US 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 Quality 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 ac
Zone 2: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact[ ft/ ac
Buffer Designation: ?Exempt ?Allowable ?Allowable w/mitigation ?Prohibited
DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects
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
I CTB-030831 Yadkin-030701
Wetland Type: ?Isolated
Stream Class: ?Class B
X?Class C
X?HQW
x?Non-Isolated (Waters of US)
?303d Listed ?WS-II ?WS-V ?SB
?ORW X?Trout ?WS-III ?NSW
?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 - 1/10fl' acre X?1/1I"'to 1/3`d acre 0.16 acres
? 1/3`dto 1.0 acre ?> 1.0 acre
Authorized Stream Impacts: ?< 150 linear feet X?> 150 linear 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 fairly 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 but seeding contractor is a little behind the grading contractor. 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. A small amount of work is presently taking place at the
lower end of the project. There are some small cut and fill areas near the upper end of the
project. Some minor sediment and erosion control work needs to be performed all along the
proj ect.
The rock crusher was being dismantled and moved off site. Some paving operations were
underway.
Please continue to maintain sediment and erosion control devices and continue with seeding
and mulching to protect state surface waters.