20170659_Bridge 900012 permit cover package_20170526

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GOVERNOR
May 26, 2017
USACE
JAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Attention:
Subject:
Dear Sir:
Eric Alsmeyer
Project Manager
WBS Number: 17BP.S.R.62
Structure 900012 over Long Creek on SR 1105 (Kittrell College Road) in Vance County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace this bridge. The
following are attached to this cover letter:
Bridge Data Sheet
NCDENR-DWR Application
Stormwater management plan
Stream and riparian buffer permit drawings
USFWS concurrence letters for dwarf wedgemussel and yellow lance (both MANLTAA)
NOTE THAT THIS LETTER SERVES TO NOTIFY THE USACE OF THIS ACTION USING NWP 3
AND 13. THE NCDOT UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS ACTION AND THE USE OF THESE NWPs
DOES NOT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO YOUR AGENCY. IF POSSIBLE PROVIDE AN
ACTION ID FOR OUR RECORDS.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919) 220-
4633.
Sincerely,
(� �
J. Hopkins, P.E.
Division Engineer
c: Division 5 file, NCDOT
Rob Ridings, NCDENR-DWR
Mailing Address: Telephone.• [phone]
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: [phone]
DIVISION 5 OFFICE Customer Service. 1-877-368-4968
2612 NORTH DUKE STREET
DURHAM, NC 27704 Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
2612 NORTH DUKE STREET
DURHAM, NC 27704

Low/Mfnimal tmpact Bridge Rraject Data Sheet
5/25/2417

WBS Number: 17BP.5.R.62
Bridge No. 900012 over Long Creek on SR 1105 (Kittrell College Rd.) in Vance Co.
Date: May 26, 2017
Applicant Name: Joey Hopkins, P.E.
Applicant Address: 2612 N. Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Primary Contact for Project: Chris Murray, PWS
Phone Number: [phone]
Is this an after-the-fact application: Yes X No
River Basin: Tar-Pamlico
Stream Classification: C; NSW with DWR Index Number of 28-1703
Regulatory Authorization Options for this Activity
Federal: Stream
State: Stream and riparian buffer
Local: None
Project Description: See attached spread sheet for project-specific information.
Permanent Impacts: See attached permit drawings and summary sheets. Note stream
and riparian buffer impacts.
Stormwater Information: See attached stormwater management plan.
Signature:
Print Name: Christopher A. Murrav, PWS
Title: Division 5 Environmental Supervisor
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Un�ted States Depar�ment of #he Interior
FISH AND WILDLiF� SERVICE
Ralei�h Field Office
Post Offce Box 33726
Ra3t��h, North Carolina Z7636-3726
May 24, 2017
Christopher A. Murray
North Carolina Depariment af Transpartation
2612 North Duke Street
Burham, North Carc�lina 27704
Dear Mr, Murray:
This letter is in response to the May 23, 2017 request fram the North Carolina Department of
Transpartation (NCD(�T) for concurrence with a biologicai canclusian that the replacement of
Bridge No. 12 on SR 1105 over Long Creek in Vance County may affect, but is not likely to
adversely affect the federally propased threatened yellow lance (Elliptio lancealata). The US Fish
and Wildlife Service (Service) previously provided concurrence for the federally endangered dwarf
wedgemussel (.4lasmidanta heterodon} with a letter dated January 5, 2016. These camtnents are
pravided in accordance with Section ? af the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended
{16 U.S.C. I531-1543}.
According ta in%rmation provided, mussel surveys were conducted at the praject site on September
2, 2015 and November l, 2015. Cumulatively, the surveys extended 100 meters upstream and 400
meters dowr�stream of SR 1105. Na yellow lance mussels were observed. Unly 3I specimens of
Ellipt�o camplarrata, a very common and #alerant mussel species, were observed. The mussel habitat
quality observec! within the survey reach was less than optimal, and a sma(1 wastewater discharge
pipe approximately I50 meters downstream of the bridge further degr�ded the habitat quality.
Based on the mussel survey results and t�ther avaitable infortnation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service concurs with the NGD4T conclusion that ihe propased bridge replacement may affect, but is
not likely to adversely affect the yellaw tance. We beiieve that the requirements af Section 7{a)(2} of
the ESA have been satisfted. We remind you that obtigatians under Section 7 consu[#ation must be
reconsidered if: (1) new infarn�ativn reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed
species or critical habitat in a manner nat previously considered in this review; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner thai was nat cansidered in this review; or {3) a new species is
Iisted or critical habitat determined thak may be affected by this identified actian.
The Service �ppreciates the apportunity to review this project. 1f you have any questions regarding
our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at (9I9) 856-4520 {Ext. 32).
Sincerely,
� Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisnr

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIF� SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post O�cc Box 33726
Ralei+�h, North Carolina 27636-372b
January S, 20I 6
Christopher A. Murray
North Carolina Department af Transportatior►
2b12 Narth Duke Street
Durham, North Carolina 27704
Dear Mr. Murray:
This letter is in response to the North Caralina Department af Transportatian's (NCDOT} request for
concurrence with a biological conclusion that the replacement af Bridge No. l2 on SR 1105 over
Long Creek in Vance County may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the federally
endangered dwarf wedgemussel {Alasmidonta heterodon). This request for concurrence was
included in the January 2016 Natural Resaurces Technical Repart and in a January 4, 2016 emaiI
from you. The NCDUT has concluded that the project may affect, but is not Iikely to adversely
affect the dwarf wedgemusseI. These camments are provided in accordance with Section '7 aFthe
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to information provided, mussel surveys were conducted at the project sita on September
2, 20I S and November l, 20l 5. CumulativeIy, the surveys extended 1 QO meters upstream ar�d 440
meters downstream of SR 1105. No dwarf wedgemussels were observed. �nly 31 specimens oi
Elliptio complanata, a very comman and tolerant mussel species, were observed. The mussel habitat
quality observed within the survey reach was less than optimal, and a small wastewater discharge
pipe approximately 150 meters dawnstream of the bridge further degraded the habitat quaiity.
Based on the mussel survey results and other available information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service cancurs with the NCDOT conclusion that the proposed bridge replacement may afFect, but is
nat lilcely to adversely affecE the dwarf wedgemussel. We believe that the requirements of 5ectian
7(a)(2} of the ESA have becn satisfied. We remind yau thaE abligations under Section 7 consultation
must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts ofthis identified action that may affect
[isted species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered in this review; (2) this actian is
subsequentiy modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or {3} a new species is
[isted ar critiaal habitat determined that may be affected by this identified action.
The Service appreciakes the apportunity to review this project. Ifyau have any questions regarding
our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone] (Ext. 32).
Sincerely,
�- Pete Benja in
Fie1d Supervisor