20170718 Ver 1_Bridge #149, Application_20170606

STATE OF I`�ORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TR�NSPORTAT'ION
x.a�r Cao��u
GOVE[tNOR
June 6, 2017
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
U_ S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Fie�d Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wak� Forest, I`�TC 27587
7AMES H. TIzOGDOtv, III
SfiCi�ETARY
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
Replace Bridge #149 on SR �351 witk� 3-sided Bottomless Culvert
Watauga County, Narth Carolina
Prfl�eGt Number: 17BP1�.R.1'13 {DWQ Fermit Fee: $240)
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is scheduled to replace Bridge #149
wiih a 3-sided bottonaless culvert at the same locatian. The existing single span timber
and steel bridge is 25' long by 20' wide. The new bottomiess c�lvert will be 24' wide by
3' tall by 61.5' long. Class II riprap will be countersun� inside c�f the structure to
maintain channel width. No on-site detour is proposed.
Stream �pacts:
Station Egisting Proposed Temporary Riprap Tat�IImpacts
Number Structur� Structure Dewatering Impacts �� �h�s Stat�an
S�z� Si�z� {feet) (feet} (feet}
61.5' long x
Sridge #149 25' x 2Q' 24' wide x 3' 33 (beyond 991 132
bridge tall 3-sided RR limits}
culvert
Perm. FilURiprap Imp�cts = Total Pro,�ect Impacts =
99 feet 132 feet
1 The ripra� total here includes all bank stabilization and bank hardening associated with
the new structur� and riprap that is beyand the footprint of the existing strueture and wing
MuitingAddress: Telephone� (336} b67-41 E 1
iVC DEP.4RTNFENT dF TI2ANSPORTATION I'ax: (336} 6C7-4549
DNISIQI'd 11 Customer Service: 1-877-368-44b8
80l STATESVII_LE RQAD
NOItTfT WILKESBpRt7, NC 28659
Website: WWW.nCd4t.gOv

Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
Watauga Sridge #149
June 6, ZO1'7
walls. It includes the floodplain construction as well. Tmpacts are higher than nor�nal due
to the skevv of the crossing.
The repiacement of the e�sting bridge with the proposed ne�vv bot�aml�ss culvert will
require temporary dewatering duxirig footer constructian and riprap installation. An
imperviotzs �andbag dike will be constnzcted upstreatn of the proposed impact area to
create a small pool. Clean water will temporarily be pumped around or piped thraugh the
constructian area and will be discharged downstream. Any dirty vvater lacated inside the
constructian area �will be pumped inta a silt bag i� necessary. Once the new structure is in
pla.ce, the impervious dikes will be removed and preconstruction streambed elevations
will be �estored.
Construction of th�is project will require impacts to waters of the United States in the New
River Basin. The existing bridge crosses Grassy Creek {Class: WS-IV -}-} arid is �ocated
in a trout watershed. This project dves not drain to designated critical habitat fvr the elk
toe mussel.
This project vvas reviewed for the presence of threatened and endangered species in the
field and I have also included a query of the NCI�JHP database. Based on the project area
mapped with my reques°t, the database seareh indicates that there are no records of any
federally listed threatened or endangered species, impartant natuaral cozn.munities, natural
areas, or cozzsexva#ion/managed areas within the propased project boundary. There will
be ap�roximately 0.2 acres of tree cutting at the project lc�catian due to cut and fill work.
The NLEB is listed as a protected species in this county but the project daes not fall
within 0.25 miies af any red HCJC identified in the SLOPES spelled out in the
PJatic�nwide Permit Regional Conditions. We do not anticipate any irnpact to any other
federally listed species.
Cultural resource compliance woxk has beezx cazx�pleted. No archaeological resaurces ar
historic properti�s will be affected by this praject (see attached).
The project impacts are not significant in nature and shauld nat remove or degrade
existing water quality uses. Stoa�mwater will he routed through girass vr rack lined
ditches, depending on the ditch line slope. Pipe sizes �xsed will be the minimutn
necessary to create a safe roadway. By utalzzing the exosion eantrol measures outlined in
the attachments ta this applicatian, downstream water quality standards will be protected.
,All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets with proposed erosion
control measures, a marked county map and a mar�ed topography map.
By copy of this eiec�ronic letter, it is requested that Mrs. Marla Chambers with the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commiission camument directly to you concezx�ing the 4Q4
Nationwide Perm.it application �vith a copy sent to me.

Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
Watauga Bridge #149
June 6, 2017
By ec�py of this electronic letter, it is requested that the Division of Water Resources,
4�llWetiands Unit, issue the appropriate permzt �ar canstruction of this project. I� is
requested that any comments related t4 the �O1 certificatian be �lectranically farwarded
dire�ctly to me with a copy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to begin cons#ruction as soon as possible. �f further information is
required, please let me know. Yo�r early review and cfln�ideration will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
�
Heath Slaughter
Division En�virournental O�eer
Enclosures
cc: Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Amy Chapman, Divisian of Water Resources
Dave Wanucha, Di�isian of Water Resources
Mark 3ohnson, Divisian Bridge Pragrarn Tecl�nician
Zack Souther, Roadside Environmental Field Operatians Technician

Uffice Use Only:
Corps actian 1D no.
DWQ praject no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Fre-Cons�ruction Notification PC Form
A, A licant Infarmation
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval �ought from the
Corps: � 5ection 404 Permit ❑ 5ection 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nativnwide Permit (NWP) numb�r: 94 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been rrerified by the Corps? ❑ Yes 6.� No
1 d. Type(s) of approval saught from the DWQ (check aU that apply):
� 401 Water Quality Certification — Regufar ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certif�catian —�xpress ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the recard only for DWQ 40'I Far the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Cerkification:
❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-iieu fee program propased for mitigatian �,�,es � No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter #ram rr�iiigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NCs twenty ccsastal counfies. If yes, answer 1 F� ❑ Yes � No
below.
1 f�. Is the projeci located within a fVC DCM Area of �n�ironmental Concem (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bridge #149 on SR 1351
2b. County. Watauga
2c. Nearest municipality I town: Boane
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state 17BP.11.R.173
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NCDOT
3b. Deed Book and Page IVo.
3c. Responsible Party {ior LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 801 Statesuille Road
3e. Ciiy, state, zip: Narth Wilkesboro, NC 28659
3f. Telephone no.: 336-903-9202
3g. Fax no.: 336-667-4549
3h. Email address: hslaUghter@ncdot_gov
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4. Applicant Infot�naatiqn (if diffenent frorr� owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ �ther, speciiy_
A�b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. Gity, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. AgentlConso�tant Infiormatiort (If applicabie)
5a. Name:
5b. �usiness name
(if app{icable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g_ Email addre5s:
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B. Project Informatian and Prior Project Histary
1. PrapErty Identi�cation
1 a. Properky identification na (tax PI[V or parcel ID}:
1 b. Site coardinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.26967 Longitude: - 81.5944fi
(DD_DDdDI]�) (-AQ_D�DDDD)
9 c. Praperty size: 0.9 acres
2. SurFac� Wat�rs
2a. Name af nearest 6ody of water (stream, r��er, etc.) to Grassy Creek
propased project:
2b. Water Quality Classification Qf nearest receiving waier: WS-IV +
2c. River basin: New
3. Project [3escnption
3a. Describe the existing canditions on the site and khe general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Substandard bridge to be replaced with 3-sicfed ct�l�ert in a rural area
3b. List the total es#imated acreage af al1 existing we#lands an the property:
0 acres
3c. List the to#al estimated linear feet of all exis#ing streams (intermittent and perennia�) on the property_
1(ld linear feet
3d. Explain #he purpose of t�re propos�d project:
Upgrade substandard stream crassing
3e. Describe the o�erall project in detail, incl[ading the type of equipment to be used:
See attached cvver letter.
4. Jurisdictional �eterminations
4a. Ha�e jurisdictional wetfand or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been rsquested flr obtained far this praperty / � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
project (including all priar phases} in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type � preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was mac4e?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? AgencylConsultant Company;
Name (if known}: Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Carps jurisdictional determinatians or State determinations and attach documentation.
S. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained #or 0 Yes � No ❑ UnEcnown
this project (inciuding all prior phases} in the past?
56_ If yes, explain in detail according to "help filen instructions.
6. Future Prvject Plans
6a. !s this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
fib. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts In�en#ory
1, Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed belaw for your project (check all tha# apply):
❑ Wetiands � Streams - #nbutaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Constructian
2. Wetland impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question fQr each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impac# Type of ]urisdictian
number — Type of impact 7ype of wetEand Forested (Corps - 404, 1 D Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known} DWQ — nvn--�D4, otE�er) (acres)
Tem ora
W1 ❑ P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ Nfl ❑ DWQ
W� � P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
[] No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P[] T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ IVo ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Y�s ❑ Gorps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Carps
0 t�o ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Commer�ts:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (includEng iemporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all strea�m sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type o# impact Stream name Perennial 'Type of jurisdiction A��rage Impac#
number - (PER) or (Carps - 4U4, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (Tj {IN7)? ���r� (feet) fee#)
Bottomless � PER � Corps
S1 � P� T Culvert, Riprap & Grassy Creek 10 132
Dewatering � �� � �WQ
S2 ❑P[]T ❑PER ❑Corps
❑ fNT ❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER [a Corps
❑ lNT ❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ R❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ �'�R ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWGi
S6 ❑ P CI T ❑ PER ❑ Carp�s
❑ INT [� DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 9 32
3i. Comments: 33 feet dewat�ring, 99 hank hardeninglripraplflaodplain {including what is inside the culv�rt),
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are prpposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Aiiantic Ocean, or any vther open water of
the U.S. then individualiy list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4�. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Qpen water Name af waterbndy
impact number — (if applicable} Type of impact Waterbody type Area o# impact (acres)
Permanent {P) or
Tem ora
01 ❑P�T
�2 ❑POT
03 ❑P�T
04 ❑P�T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Commer�ts:
5. Po�d or Lake Constructian
ff ond or falce consiruction ra ased, then com lete the chart below_
5a. 5b. Sc. 5d. 5e.
Wetlancf Impac#s (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upiand
Pand IQ Proposed use or purpase (acres)
nurnber of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flaoded
P1
P2
Sf. Tota!
5g. Comments: N/A
5h. Is a darrt high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID na:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres}:
5k. Method of canstruction:
6. Buffer Empacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then camplete ihe char# below. ff yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miti atian, thEn ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Aleuse ❑ Tar-Pamlica ❑ Other.
Praject is in which pratecied basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randfeman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanen# {P} or for Stream name mitigation (square feet} (square feet}
Tem ora im act re uired?
B1 ❑P❑T ❑Y�
❑ No
62 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total batFer impacts
6i. Comments:
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b. Impact Justi�ication and Mitigatian
1. Ar►oidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically descrihe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing projec#.
Th� cul�ert is �ottomless and the length is the minimum need�d ko improve safety at this Incation.
1 b. Specificalfy describe measures taken to a�oid or minimize the propased impacts through construction techniques.
All apprapriate BMPs wi11 be used during construction
2. Compensatory Mitigatian for fmpacts to Waters af the U.S. or Waters of t�e State
2a. Ddes the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes � No
impacts tc� Waters of the U.S. c�r Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ COrpS
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If y�s, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee prograrn
❑ Permittee Responsibie Mi#igation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigai�on Bank:
3b. Credits Purchasetf {attach receipt and letter) 7ype Quantity
3c. Comments_
4. Complete if Making a Rayment to tn-lieu Fee Program
4a. Appro�al letter from in-lieu fee program is a#kached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation req�aested: Einear feet
4c. ff using stream mitigation, stream iemperature: ❑ warm ❑ coal ❑cold
4d. 8uffer mitigation requested (DWQ anly): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Nan-riparian wetland mitigation reques�ed: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complet� if Using a Permittee Respansible Mitiga#ian Pian
5a. If using a permittee respansible mitigation plan, provide a descriptian of the praposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (S#a#e Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules� - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that r�qu��es � Yes � No
buffer mitigatian?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calcuiate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zor1e �eason far impact Total impact MultipEier Required mitigation
{square feet} (square feet}
Zone 1 3{2 iar Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Totaf buffer mitigat�on required:
6g. if bufifer mitigatian is required, discuss what type o� mitigatian is proposed (e.g., payment ta pri�ate mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian k�uffer restoration, payment inta an approved in-lieu fee furtd).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse F1ow Plan (reyuired by DWQj
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the projeci include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers ideniified � Y�s � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Pratectian Fiuies?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plar� included? lf no, expiain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Gomments:
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a_ What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 40 °!o
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If #his project D0�5 require a Storrnwater M�nagement Plan, then pro�ide a brief, narra#ive description of the pfan:
5ee attached
❑ Certified Local Govemment
2e. Who wil! be responsible for the rewiew o# ttte Stormwater Management PEan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified LocaE Gnvernment Stormwater Review
3a. In whEch local go�ernment's jurisdiction is this prajec#7
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following Iocally-impiemented starmwater management programs ���W
apply (chack al� that apply): [] USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other_
3c. Has #he appro�ed Stormwater Management Plan uvith proof Qf appra�al been ❑ Yes ❑ EVo
attached?
4. DWQ 5tormwater Pro ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater managernent prograrns apply (� pRW
(check all that apply}: ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Managemen# Plan w�th proof of appro�al been
attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Re�iew
5a. Does #he Stormwater Mar�agement Pfan meet ihe appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ Na
5b. Have al! of khe 401 Unit submittal requirements been .met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Suppiementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (�WQ Requirementy
1 a. [)aes the project in�olve an expenditure of public (federallstate/local} f�,rnds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of pubiic (federal/state) land?
1 a. If you answered "yes" to the aboue, does the project require preparation of an
environmental documant pursuant to the requirements of the Nationai or 5tate ❑ Yes � Na
(North Carolina) Environmental PaficyAct (NEPAISEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the aboue, has the documen# review been finaEized by the
State CEearing House? (If sa, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final appro�al
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Cornments:
2. ViQlations {DWQ Requiremenfi}
2a. Is the site in viokation af DWQ Wetland Rules {15A f�CAC 2H .0540), Esolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .13Q0), DWQ Surtace Water ar Wetland Stanciards, ❑ Yes � Na
or Ripar�an BufFer Rules� (15A NCAC 2B .02D0}?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered °'yesu ta one ar both of the above questians, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based an past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No
additional deveiopment, which cauld impact nearby downstream water qualit�
3b. If yau answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quaniitaiiVe cumulative impact analysis in accardance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered °na," provide a short narrati�e description.
4. Sewage L}ispasal(DWQ Requirement}
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods ar�d dispasit�on (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the propc�sed project, or availabie capacity of the sub�ect facility_
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and �esignated Cri#ical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this pratect occur in or near an area with �ederalEy protected species or � Yes � No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the 11SFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes � No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office yau ha�e con#acted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to deiermine whether your si#e would impact �ndartgered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
GfS and visual observation and Natural Heritage Program
6_ Essential Fish Habitat (Gorps Requiremer�t)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
8b. What data sources did you �ase to deter�ine wfiether your site wauld impact Essential Fish Habitat?
N�AA
7. Histaric or Prehistoric CulturaE Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Wili this projec# accur in or near an area thak #he state, federal or tribai
go�emments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., National Mistoric Trust designation or properties signifcant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data saurces did yau use ta determine wheiher your site woulci impact historic or archeological resources?
Project was reviewed by the OHE. Project was determined to ha�e no effect.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? � Yes ❑ No
$b. I# yes, explain how projeet rr�eets FEMA requiremen#s: Project was rerrEewed by NCD4T HydrauAcs Unit.
Sc. What source(s) did you use to make the flondplain determination? FRIS
J. Heath Slaughter e����� 616117
Applican�/Agent's Printed Name ApplicantlAgent' ignature Date
(AgenYs signature is valid anly if an au rization letierfrom the appiicant �
is pro�ided.
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