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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION F,Q9A`0
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 1, 2007
Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District (obr)
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Bridge Administration
Federal Building
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704-5004
Attention: Mr. Waverly Gregory
Chief, Bridge Administration
Dear Sir:
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Subject: Proposed replacement of Bridge Nos. 129 over the Tar River and 127 the Tar
River Overflow on SR-1565 (Grimesland Bridge Rd) in Pitt County. TIP No.
B-3684; Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1565(4); State Project No. 8.2221101.
Application is hereby made by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for
approval by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, of the replacement of Bridge Nos. 129 over the
Tar River and 127 the Tar River Overflow in Pitt County. The project involves replacement of
the existing two bridges with a single structure approximately 1963 feet in length. During
construction, traffic will be maintained on the existing bridges and roadway.
The proposed bridge will provide a main channel span over the Tar River with a minimum
vertical clearance greater than 45-feet (current is 15-feet when closed), a minimum horizontal
clearance of 75-feet, greater than the 60-feet called for in the Categorical Exclusion (CE). The
proposed bridge has been designed for vessel impact and does not have a fender guide.
Navigational lighting will not be provided.
Legal authority for the bridges is found in the General Bridge Act of 1946. Federal funds will be
utilized for this project. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must approve this project
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. The
N.C. Division of Water Quality must approve this project under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. The NCDOT is preparing and will submit a Joint Permit Application for both State and
Federal Permits.
Copies of all appropriate federal and state permits will be forwarded to your office once they are
obtained.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] PARKER LINCOLN BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWWWWOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
The NCDOT analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the project in the CE that was
signed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on July 30, 2004. The FHWA has
determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the human environment. The
environmental impacts of the project are listed on pages 29-31 of the CE. The names and
addresses of the adjacent property owners are included with this application. Also, please find
enclosed four originals of the U.S. Coast Guard drawings for the project.
Please initiate review of the proposed project for authorization under an U.S. Coast Guard
Permit. It is requested that any correspondence from your office regarding this project include
the NCDOT TIP Number (B-3684). Should you have any questions regarding this information,
please contact Mr. Tyler Stanton at [e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerely
?? Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Enclosures: (1) Four copies of a vicinity map and drawings of the bridge.
(2) Two copies of the CE.
(3) List of property owners within one-half mile of the bridge.
Cc W/o attachment:
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Richard E. Greene, P.E. Division Four Engineer
Mr. Jamie Guerrero, Division Four Environmental Officer
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Ms. Stacy Oberhausen, P.E., PDEA, Consultant Engineering Group Supervisor
Mr. Carl Goode, PE, Human Environment Unit Head