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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 24, 2008
U S Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 08 1(341,
Wake Forest, NC 27587
ATTN Mr John Thomas
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permits 13, 23, 33, and Section
401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed replacement of Bridge
No 78 over UT to Fourth Creek on SR 1949 (Wetmore Road) in Davrdsvn RUB "?
County, Federal Aid Project No BRZ-1949(1), Division 9, TIP No B-3234
$240 00 debit WBS 32950 1 1
Dear Sir
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No
78 over UT to Fourth Creek on SR 1949 There will be 51 feet of temporary surface water
impacts, 75 feet of permanent surface water impacts, and 80 feet of bank stabilization The
75 feet of permanent surface water impacts will be mitigated through the Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP)
Please see enclosed copies of the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN), permit drawings,
design plans, and EEP acceptance letter for the above-referenced project The Categorical
Exclusion (CE) was completed in May 2007 and the Right-of-Way Consultation was
completed in May 2008 Documents were distributed shortly thereafter Additional copies
are available upon request
This project calls for a letting date of July 21, 2009 and a review date of June 2, 2009
MAILING ADDRESS
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
WEBS/TE WWW NCDOT ORG
LOCATION
2728 CAPITAL BLVD
PLB SUITE 168
RALEIGH NC 27604
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A ;copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT Website at
http //www ricdot' org/doh/preconstruct/pe/ If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call James Pflaum at [phone]
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Gregory J Thorpe, Ph D
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
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Mr Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (5 copies)
Ms Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Ms Marella Buncick, USFWS
w/o attachment (see permit website for attachments)
Dr David Chang, P E, Hydraulics
Mr Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr Victor Barbour, P E , Project Services Unit
Mr Greg Perfetti, P E , Structure Design
Mr S P Ivey, P E , Division Engineer
Mr Kent Boyer, DEO
Mr Jay Bennett, P E , Roadway Design
Mr Mated Alghandour, P E, Programming and TIP
Mr Art McMillan, P E, Highway Design
Mr Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr Pam Williams, PDEA
Ms Beth Harmon, EEP
Mr Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(it any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" )
1. Processing
1 Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2 Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested 13, 23, 33
3 If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here ?
4 If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here
5 If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here ?
II. Applicant Information
1 Owner/Applicant Information
Name Gregory J Thorpe, Ph D , Environmental Management Director
Mailing Address North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699
Telephone Number 919-733-3141 Fax Number 919-715-5501
E-mail Address
2 Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant )
Name
Company Affiliation
Mailing Address _
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Fax Number
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format,
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided
1 Name of project replacement of Bridge No 78 over UT to Fourth Creek on SR 1949
2 T I P Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only) B-3234
3 Property Identification Number (Tax PIN)
4 Location
County Rowan Nearest Town Woodleaf
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number)
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc ) 70 West out of Salisbury
North on 801, through Woodleaf, right on SR 1949 (Wetmore Road)
5 Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody )
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum) ON OW
6 Property size (acres) Project Study Area is approximately 20 acres
7 Name of nearest receiving body of water Third Creek (tnbutarv of the Yadkin River)
8 River Basin Yadkin (HUC 03040102)
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated mayor river basins The
River Basin map is available at http //h2o enr state nc us/admm/maps/ )
9 Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application rural, residential housing
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10 Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
A 50-foot long 7-foot by 7-foot reinforced concrete box culvert is proposed to replace the 48-foot
long single span timber deck bridge on I-beams The culvert will be located approximately 25 feet
south of the existing bridge at approximately the same roadway elevation An off-site detour will
be used to route traffic during construction Heavy duty excavation equipment will be used such
as trucks, dozers, cranes and other equipment necessary for roadway construction
11 Explain the purpose of the proposed work Improve safety and efficiency of overall traffic
operations
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable) If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T I P project, along with
construction schedules
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e g, culvert installation should be listed separately from
nprap dissipater pads) Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet
1 Provide a written description of the proposed impacts
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Permanent Impacts There will be 75 feet (0 01 acres) of surface water impacts due to the placement of
fill for the culvert There will be 80 feet (0 01) of surface water impacts due to bank stabilization at the
inlet and outlet of the culvert to prevent erosion
Temporary Impacts There will be 51 feet (0 01 acres) of temporary channel impacts to UT to Fourth
Creek due to the placement of a temporary rock causeway
Utility Impacts There will be no impacts to surface waters or wetlands from sewer, water, electric or
other utilities associated with this bridge replacement project
2 Individually list wetland impacts Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding
Wetland Impact

Site Number

(indicate on map)

Type of Impact Type of Wetland

(e g , forested, marsh,

herbaceous, bog, etc ) Located within
-year
100Floo 00-year

(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest

Stream

(linear feet) Area of
Impact

(acres)

3 List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property 0 0 acres
4 Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts Be sure to identify temporary
impacts Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e g, cement walls, np-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc ), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560
Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent? Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on ma) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres)
Site 1 UT to Fourth Creek Permanent Fill Perennial 5 feet 75 0 01
Site 1 UT to Fourth Creek Temporary Fill Perennial 5 feet 51 0 02
Site I UT to Fourth Creek Bank Stabilization Perennial 5 feet 80 0 O1
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Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 206 0 04
5 Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U S ) Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6 List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U S resulting from the protect
Stream Impact (acres) 0 04
Wetland Impact (acres) 0
Open Water Impact (acres) 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U S (acres) 0 04
Total Stream Impact (linear feet) 206
7 Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet) Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE
8 Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application
Pond to be created in (check all that apply) ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e g , dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc )
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e g, livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc )
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond
Size of watershed draining to pond Expected pond surface area
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
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Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts It may be useful to
provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances,
accessibility, and financial viability of the project The applicant may attach drawings
of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not
feasible Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was
developed If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during
construction to reduce impacts
A culvert is the preferred structure type for this location for the following reasons
Culverts are usually less expensive and easier to construct than a bridge, culverts
typically have a longer life expectancy with less maintenance compared to a bridge, and
with a smaller drainage area of approximately 1 05 square miles, a culvert will function
hydraulically as efficiently as a bridge
A low flow sill design is proposed to maintain adequate stream velocity and flow during
drier periods The south sill is partially blocked to prevent water from entering during
low flow events This prevents water from spreading out, reducing velocity, and flow
below the culvert The partial blockage allows water during high flow events so that
velocity is not restricted during periods of increased precipitation
NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and
Removal NCDOT BMP's for the protection of surface waters will be strictly enforced
during the construction of this project
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H 0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for protects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to reducing the size of the project, establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams, and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing Any application
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lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version )
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e g, deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc ), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed
Mitigation for the 75 feet of permanent stream impacts will be provided by the EEP
Acceptance letter is enclosed Mitigation is not proposed for the 80 feet of bank
stabilization Bank stabilization provides remediation for eroding banks and will prevent
further bank erosion The bank stabilization will not be placed across the stream bed no
will it reduce stream function or result in loss of Waters of the US
2 Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP) Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http //www nceep net/pages/inlieureplace htm If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet) 75
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet) 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) 0
Amount of Non-npanan wetland mitigation requested (acres) 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres) 0
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation
Yes ® No ?
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3 If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter Yes ® No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion
1 Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B 0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B 0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B 0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B 0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify V Yes ? No
2 If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers
* Impact Required
Zone r--+,% Multiplier *,T.,.__,.__
I 1 I 13 (2 for Catawba)
2 15
Total I I I
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel, Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1
3 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i e,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund) Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B 0242 or 0244, or 0260
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http //h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands If no, please provide a short narrative description
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e g, draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control)
As of January 31, 2008 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service lists one federally protected species
for Rowan County, Schwemrtz's sunflower Surveys for Schwemrtz's sunflower were performed for the
above mentioned project on September 16, 2008 Habitat in the form of maintained roadsides was
present but no individuals were located Biological conclusion of no effect in the CE remains valid No
further documentation orconcurlfnce from the USFWS is required

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Applicant/Akent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided )
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En a ement
PROGRAM
September 29, 2008
Mr John Thomas
U S Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Dear Mr Thomas
Subject EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter
B-3234, Replace Bridge Number 78 over UT to Fourth Creek on
SR 1949 (Wetmore Road), Rowan County, Yadkin River Basin
(Cataloging Unit 03040102), Central Piedmont (CP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide the compensatory stream mitigation for the unavoidable impact associated
with the above referenced protect As indicated in the NCDOT's mitigation request dated
September 17, 2008, stream mitigation from EEP is required for approximately 75 feet of warn
stream impacts
Stream mitigation associated with this project will be provided in accordance with
Section X of the Amendment No 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the N. C
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the N. C Department of Transportation, and
the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers fully executed on March 8, 2007 (Tri-Party MOA) EEP
commits to implement sufficient stream mitigation up to 150 warm stream credits to offset the
impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is
permitted If the above referenced impact amounts are revised, then this mitigation acceptance
letter will no longer be valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms Beth
Harmon at 919-715-1929
Sincerely, 9
Willi D Gilmore, P E
EEP Director
cc Mr Gregory J Thorpe, Ph D, NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. Bran Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
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En a ement
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September 29, 2008
Mr Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D
Environmental Management Director
Protect Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr Thorpe
Subject. EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter-
B-3234, Replace Bridge Number 78 over UT to Fourth Creek on
SR 1949 (Wetmore Road), Rowan County
- The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (EEP) will provide the stream mitigation for the subject project. Based on the
information supplied by you on September 17, 2008, the impacts are located in CU
03040102 of the Yadkin River Basin in the Central Piedmont (CP) Eco-Region, and are
as follows
Warm Stream. 75 feet
EEP commits to implementing sufficient compensatory stream mitigation credits
to offset the impacts associated with this protect by the end of the MOA Year in which
this project is permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Amendment No 2 to the
Memorandum of Agreement between the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the U. S Army
Corps of Engineers, fully executed on March 8, 2007. If the above referenced stream
impact amounts are revised, then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be valid
and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms Beth
Harmon at 919-715-1929
Sincerely,
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William D Gilmore, P E.
EEP Director
cc Mr John Thomas, USACE - Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Mr Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
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Rowan County
Bridge No. 78 on SR 1949
over Unnamed Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1949(1)
State Project No. 8.2634301
W.B.S. No. 32950.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-3234
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
DATE
5-I 6 --0-1
DATE
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph-D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch,
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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John F. Sullivan III, PE
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Rowan County
Bridge No. 78 on SR 1949
over Unnamed Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1949(1)
State Project No. 8.2634301
W.B.S. No. 32950.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-3234
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
May 2007
Document Prepared By:
MA Engineering Consultants, Inc.
598 East Chatham Street, Suite 137
Cary, NC 27511
Gai Kogut, PE
Project Manager
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Pamela R Williams
Bridge Project Planning Engineer
]oh 'L. Williams, PE
Bri a Project Engineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Rowan County
Bridge No. 78 on SR 1949
Over Unnamed Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1949(1)
State Project No. 8.2634301
W.B.S. No. 32950.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-3234
Bridge Demolition
Office of Natural Environment
The entire superstructure is constructed of timber and steel while the abutments are concrete.
Therefore, it is unlikely that there will be any temporary fill resulting from bridge demolition.
Offsite Detour
Division 9 Construction, Resident Engineer's Office
In order to have time to adequately reroute school busses, Rowan-Salisbury' School System
Transportation Department will be contacted at [phone] at least one month prior to
road closure.
Rowan County Department of Emergency Services will be contacted at [phone] at least
one month prior to road closure to make the necessary temporary reassignments to primary
response units
Categorical Exclusion B-3234 Green Sheet
May 2007 Page 1 of 1
Rowan County
Bridge No. 78 on SR 1949
Over Unnamed Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1949(1)
State Project No. 8.2634301
W.B.S. No. 32950.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-3234
INTRODUCTION: The replacement of Bridge No. 78 is included in the 2007-2013 North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and in
the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement Program The location is shown in Figure 1 No substantial
environmental impacts are anticipated The project is classified as a Federal "Categorical
Exclusion"
1. PURPOSE AND NEED STATEMENT
The NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicated the bridge has a sufficiency
rating of 21.6 out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is considered
structurally deficient due to the structural evaluation rating of 2 out of 9 according to
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards Bridge No 78 is therefore eligible
for FHWA's Bridge Replacement Program
In addition to the structural deficiency, the Bridge No. 78 is also functionally obsolete
since the deck geometry is rated 2 out of 9 as well. This low appraisal is due to the
narrow bridge width compared to the roadway width of SR 1949.
The posted weight limit on the bridge is down to 9 tons for single vehicles (SV) and 12
tons for truck-tractor semitrailers (TTST). By comparison, a new bridge would be
designed for 25 tons SV and 45 tons TTST
Bridge No 78 has a forty-nine year old timber deck with a typical life expectancy
between 40 to 50 years due to the natural deterioration rate of wood. Rehabilitation of a
timber structure is generally practical only when a few members are damaged or
prematurely deteriorated. However, past a certain degree of deterioration, timber
structures become impractical to maintain and upon eligibility are programmed for
replacement. Bridge No. 78 is approaching the end of its useful life.
II. EXISTINd CONDITIONS
Bridge No. 78 is located on SR 1949, Wetmore Road, in Rowan County over an
unnamed tributary (UT) to Fourth Creek. SR 1949 is classified as a Rural Local Route in
the Statewide Functional Classification System.
Bridge No. 78 was constructed in 1957. The existing structure is one-span bridge with
an overall length of 48.67 ft. Although the clear roadway width is 17.25 ft, the bridge is
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currently signed as a one-lane bridge The superstructure consists of steel stringers and
timber deck with a bituminous wearing surface. The substructure consists of mass
concrete abutments. Bridge No. 78 currently has posted weight limits of 9 tons for
single vehicle (SV) and 12 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailer (TTST) According to Rowan
County Emergency Services, the current weight limits of the bridge prevent fire
apparatus from utilizing the bridge. There is no posted speed limit in the vicinity of this
bridge; therefore the statutory speed of 55 mph applies The approach roadway for
Bridge No. 78 is a two-lane 18 0 ft. wide road with 4-foot unpaved shoulders. The
approach tapers to approximately 16 feet at the bridge
The creek bed to roadway crown point height is 8.0 ft. and the normal depth of the
unnamed tributary is 1.0 ft.
Underground telephone, cable, and gas run along the east side of SR 1949. A gas
marker is located in the northwest quadrant of the bridge. Aerial power transmission
lines cross SR 1949 North of the bridge. Many residences in the area have above ground
heating oil or propane storage tanks.
The 2007 estimated average daily traffic (ADT) volume is 1580 vehicles per day (vpd)
The projected ADT is 2600 vpd by the design year 2030 The percentages of truck
traffic are 2% dual-tired vehicles and 2% TTST SR 1949 is a two-lane facility that
serves as a "cut-through" for landfill and quarry trucks from SR 2048 to NC 8011
northeast of Woodleaf
SR 1949 is not a part of a designated bicycle route nor is it listed in the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) as needing bicycle accommodations. There is no indication
that an unusual number of bicyclists use this roadway
No accidents were reported in the vicinity of the bridge during a recent three year
period.
Four school buses cross Bridge No 78 for a total of 8 trips per day
Land use within the project area is primarily farmland and residential.
There are no U.S Geological Survey (USGS) geodetic survey markers located in the
project vicinity
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Project Description
The proposed structure will provide a 40-foot clear roadway width to allow for two 12-
foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders on each side. The approach roadway will consist
of two 12-foot travel lanes with 8-foot shoulders The design speed will be 60 mph
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The estimated structure requirements are based on the historic performances of the
existing structure and field observations of the site Based on field reconnaissance of the
site and a preliminary hydraulic analysis, the existing structure could be replaced with a
two-barrel 6'x7' reinforced concrete box culvert
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
Alternative 1
Alternative la proposes to construct a reinforced concrete box culvert at the existing
location using a road closure and an offsite detour for construction The skew angle of
the structure would be approximately 800. The proposed structure is a two-barrel 6'x7'
box culvert approximately 50 feet in length.
Alternative 1b proposes to construct a bridge at the existing location using a road
closure and an offsite detour for construction. The skew angle of the structure would be
approximately 800 The proposed structure length is approximately 40 feet. Anticipated
foundation types for a bridge are pile supported end bents and drilled shaft interior
bents
The off-site detour consists of SR 1948 (Potneck Rd.) to NC 801. This detour is
approximately 2.1 miles. The detour for the average road user would result in 1.5
minutes additional travel time (0.9 miles additional travel). Assuming that the approach
work could be completed before closing the bridge and that the detour would be in
service for approximately six months, the detour delay would be in the "acceptable"
range as defined in the NCDOT Guide/roes for Evaluation of Off-site Detours for Bridge
Replacement Projects The detour route will not require any improvements before it is
put into use Emergency services and NCDOT Division 9 approves of the use of this off-
site detour.
Alternative 2
Alternative 2a proposes to construct the reinforced concrete box culvert at the existing
location while maintaining traffic with phased construction The skew angle of the
structure would be approximately 801. The proposed structure is a two-barrel 6'x7' box
culvert approximately 50 feet in length. The phased construction will utilize a new
alignment to the east of the bridge and the use of the western half of the existing bridge
to maintain traffic. Upon completion of the eastern half of the box culvert, traffic will be
routed to the east side of the alignment and construction of the western half of the
culvert would be completed.
Alternative 2b proposes to construct the bridge at the existing location while maintaining
traffic with phased construction. The approximate skew angle of the structure would be
800. The proposed structure length is approximately 40 feet. Anticipated foundation
types for a bridge are pile supported end bents and drilled shaft interior bents. The
phased construction will utilize a new alignment to the east of the bridge and the use of
the western half of the existing bridge to maintain traffic. Upon completion of the
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eastern half of the replacement bridge, traffic will be routed to the east side of the
alignment and construction of the western half of the bridge would be completed.
C. Alternatives Eliminated from Further Consideration
The "do-nothing" alternative will eventually necessitate removal of the bridge effectively
removing this section of SR 1949 from traffic service
Investigation of the existing structure by the Bridge Maintenance Unit indicates that
rehabilitation of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated condition
D. Preferred Alternative
Emergency services personnel stated that closing the bridge during construction would
be a minor inconvenience since fire apparatus cannot currently use the bridge due to
weight restrictions, the off-site detour alternatives are preferred The off-site detour
alternatives (Alternatives is and 2a) cost considerably less than their on-site detour
bridge counterparts (Alternatives lb and 2b).
No jurisdictional issues preclude the use of a culvert in this location.
A culvert is the preferred structure type for this location for the following reasons.
Culverts are usually less expensive and easier to construct than a bridge, culverts
typically have a longer life expectancy with less maintenance compared to a bridge; and
with a small drainage area of approximately 105 square miles, a culvert will function
hydraulically as efficiently as a bridge.
Therefore, the preferred alternative is Alternative la.
Stream impacts for Alternative la should be minimal since the construction does not
require a significant amount of excavation A detailed analysis will have to be performed
to determine if raising the grade will have an adverse affect on floodway. With a
hydraulic opening of approximately the same as the existing bridge, the proposed
culvert should have a similar hydraulic efficiency.
The estimated hydraulic structure requirements are based on the historic performances
of the existing structure and field observations of the site There are no structures in the
floodplain. The proposed replacement would not adversely affect the floodplain.
Floodway modification is not required. The structure requirements may be adjusted
during final hydrologic study and hydraulic design as determined appropriate to
accommodate design flows. The proposed alternative would not modify flow
characteristics and would have minimal impact on floodplains due to roadway
encroachment. Existing drainage patterns and groundwater would not be affected. The
project may require a 401 Water Quality Certification and a 404 Clean Water Act permit.
NCDOT Division 9 concurs with the selection of Alternative la as the preferred
alternative.
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E. Design Exceptions
All alternatives would require a design exception for vertical alignment The existing
bridge is at the low point of the sag vertical curve The design speed is 60mph. The
vertical profile can not be raised sufficiently to attain this design speed without incurring
considerable costs. Therefore, a design exception will be requested for the vertical
alignment. The proposed vertical alignment has an operational design speed of 40 mph
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs, based on 2006 prices, are shown in Table 1:
Table 1: Estimated Costs
Alternative la Alternative lb Alternative 2a Alternative 2b
Structure Removal
(existing) 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Structure (proposed) 59,000 239,000 65,000 267,000
Roadway Approaches 333,000 373,000 524,000 550,000
Miscellaneous and
Mobilization 161,000 206,000 248,000 290,000
Engineering and
Contingencies 85,000 145,000 151,000 181,000
ROW/Contt.
Easements/Utilities 49,050 49,050 58,604 58,604

TOTAL $ 699,050 $ 1,024,050 $ 1,058,604 $ 1,358,604
V. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
A. Physical Characteristics
The Project Study Area (PSA) has been defined as a 500-foot wide corridor centered on
the bridge and extending approximately 1,300 feet in each direction along SR 1949.
This area encompasses approximately 30 acres. Not all of the PSA will be affected by
the project. The project will permanently impact less than 2 acres of the PSA for any of
the alternatives
1. Water Resources
UT to Fourth Creek lies in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, within the NC Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) subbasin designated 03-07-06 and the US Geological Survey 8-
digit Hydrologic Cataloging Unit Code (HUC) 03040102. The only water within the
project vicinity is the UT to Fourth Creek (Stream Index Number [12-108-20]). The UT is
a perennial stream.
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As defined by the NC Division of Water Quality, all undesignated tributaries inherit the
classification of the stream downstream from the point of their convergence. The Best
Usage Classification for Fourth Creek is "C Although UT to Fourth Creek is not listed as
an impaired water body under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, Fourth Creek itself
is listed as impaired. Fourth Creek meets UT to Fourth Creek approximately 0.5 miles
downstream of Bridge No. 78. No waters classified as Water Supplies (WS-I.
undeveloped watershed, or WS-II- predominantly undeveloped watersheds), High
Quality Waters (HQW), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 10 mile of
the project study area (PSA) There are currently no riparian buffer regulations for the
Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin
2. Biotic Resources
The predominant land use and land cover found in the PSA are Piedmont/Low Mountain
Alluvial Forest, Cropland/Pasture, and Residential. Table 2 summarizes community types
and acreages
Table 2: Natural Communities
Natural Community Classification Approximate Area
in PSA acres Percent of Total
Area*
D -Mesic Oak-Hickory Forest 8.0 26.7
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest 5.5 18.3
Cropland and Pasture 5.0 16 7
Residential 7.5 25.0
fi impervious surfaces and roadsides account for the remainder.
B. Jurisdictional Topics
1. Surface Waters and Wetlands
There were no jurisdictional wetlands identified within the PSA during the site visit.
The NCDOT will ensure that preventative and control Best Management Practices (BMPs)
are employed to prevent or reduce water pollution as described in the NCDOT handbook
Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters Rowan County is not a
Mountain Trout County and does not support trout or smallmouth bass. Anadromous
fish are not known to utilize Fourth Creek or its tributaries Correspondence with the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has indicated that there are no trout,
smallmouth bass, or anadromous fish moratoriums applicable to Bridge No. 78.
Table 3: Stream Imuacts in Proiect Studv area
Stream A
roximate Len
th Permanent Direct Impacts feet
Identification pp
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in PSA (feet) Alternative 1 Alternative 2
A B A B
UT to Fourth Creek 1600 52 41 51 41
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2. Permits
A Nationwide Permit No 23 (Approved Categorical Exclusion) is likely to be applicable for
the proposed project. A Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary Construction, Access and
Dewatering) may be required if an on-site temporary detour or temporary construction
platform is needed during construction of Bridge No. 78. Should the discharge of fill
material become necessary, a 401 Water Quality Certification, administered through the
NCDWQ, will be required. Applicable General Certifications (GC) may include GC 3403
and GC 3366, for the corresponding U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide
Permit 23 and Nationwide Permit 33, respectively.
3. Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T),
Proposed Endangered (PE), and Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under
provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended.
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service have identified two threatened or endangered species
in Rowan County. the bald eagle (Hai/aeetus /eucocepha/us) and Schweirntz's sunflower
(Heiianthus schweinitzii).
Table 4: Federally Protected Species in Rowan Countv
Common Scientific Federal State Habitat Habitat Biological
Name Name Status status Ituirements Present Conclusion
Vertebrates
Mature forests
Bald eagle Ha/iaeetus T T near large bodies No No Effect
/euaxepha/us of water, lakes
and sounds
Vascular Pl ants
Schwemitz's He/ianthus
E
E Open woods and
Yes
No Effect
sunflower schwein?ii roadsides
Notes E - Endangered, T - Threatened
Haiiaeetus /eucocepha/us (bald eagle) Threatened
Animal Family. Accipitridae
Date Listed. March 11, 1967
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION; NO EFFECT
Roughly, one-third of the PSA has been disturbed by agriculture, or is residentially and
commercially developed. It is unlikely that bald eagles would nest in the PSA, and no
nests were observed. A search of the NCNHP database showed no recorded occurrences
of this species within the project vicinity. There are no major lakes close to the PSA.
Since no nesting sites were observed and suitable habitat is not present, it can be
concluded that the construction of the proposed project will have no effect on the bald
eagle.
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Heiianthusschweiniizii (Schwemitz's sunflower) Endangered
Plant Family. Aster (Asteraceae)
Date Listed. May 7, 1991
Flowers Present- Late August to October
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION; NO EFFECT
Suitable habitat for Schwemitz's sunflower is present in the PSA due to its partially-
disturbed nature, the presence of open woods and roadsides, and mafic rock origins of
the Southern Outer Piedmont NCNHP has no records of any known populations of
Schwemitz's sunflower within a one-mile radius of the PSA. A survey of the entire PSA
for the presence of individuals was conducted by MA Engineering Consultants, Inc
biologists on September 14, 2004, and no individuals were observed. It can be
concluded that the construction of the proposed project will have no effect on
Schweirntz's sunflower.
Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) Endangered
Plant Family Anacardiaceae
Date Listed. September 28, 1989
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION; NO EFFECT
Michaux's sumac is not on the threatened and endangered list for Rowan County,
however it is on the list for nearby Davie County. A survey was performed on September
14, 2006 by NCDOT biologists and no occurrence of this species exists at the project
site. A search of the NCNHP website on the same date found no occurrence of this
species within a one mile radius of the project site. Therefore, it can be concluded that
the construction of the proposed project will have no effect on Michaux's sumac.
4. Impacts
Dropping any portion of the structure into the Waters of the United States will be
avoided unless there is no practical method of removal. In the event that no practical
method is feasible, a worst-case scenario is assumed for calculations of fill entering
Waters of the United States. The existing superstructure consists of a timber deck on
steel beams. The end bents consist of mass concrete abutments The bridge will be
removed without dropping components into Waters of the United States
VI. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and implemented by the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR
Part 800. Section 106 requires that Federal agencies to take into account the effect of
their undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted) on properties included in or
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and afford the Advisory
Council a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings.
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Historic Architecture
In a memorandum dated October 24, 2005, the State Historic Preservation Office
(HPO) conducted a search of their files and stated that they were "aware of no
historic resources which would be affected by the project". Therefore, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required. See memorandum dated October 24,
2005 included in the attachments
Archaeology
The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), in a memorandum dated October
24, 2005, recommended that "no archaeological investigation be conducted in
connection with this project." A copy of the HPO memorandum is included in the
Appendix.
B. Community Impacts
No adverse impact on families or communibes is anticipated. Right of way acquisition
will be limited. No relocatees are expected with implementation of the proposed
alternative
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is anticipated. The project is not
expected to adversely affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the area
The studied route does not contain any bicycle accommodations nor is it a designated
bicycle route; therefore no bicycle accommodations have been included as part of this
project.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use or zoning regulation. No
change in land use is expected to result from the construction of this project.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives
to consider the potential impacts to prime and important farmland soils by all land
acquisition and construction projects Prime and important farmland soils are defined by
the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are no soils classified as
prime, unique or having state or local importance in the vicinity of the proposed bridge.'
The project will not have a disproportionately high and adverse human health and
environmentally effect on any minority or low income population.
C. Noise and Air Quality
This project is an air quality neutral project in accordance with 40 CFR 93.126. It is not
required to be included in the regional emissions analysis (if applicable) and project level
CO or PM2.5 analyses are not required This project will not result in any meaningful
changes in traffic volumes, vehicle mix, location of the existing facility, or any other
factor that would cause an increase in emissions impacts relative to the no-build
alternative. Therefore, FHWA has determined that this project will generate minimal air
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quality impacts for Clean Air Act criteria pollutants and has not been linked with any
special MSAT concerns Consequently, this effort is exempt from analysis for MSATs.
Any burning of vegetation shall be performed in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations of the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality
compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520
Noise levels may increase during project construction, however, these impacts are not
expected to be substantial considering the relatively short-term nature of construction
noise and the limitation of construction to daytime hours The transmission loss
characteristics of nearby natural elements and man-made structures are believed to be
sufficient to moderate the effects of intrusive construction noise
VII. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact Replacement of an
inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of current NCDOT standards and specifications.
The proposed project will not require right-of-way acquisition or easement from any land
protected under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. There are
no publicly owned recreational facilities, or wildlife and waterfowl refuges of national,
state, or local significance in the vicinity of the project.
An examination of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Groundwater Section and the North Carolina
Department of Human Resources, Solid Waste Management Section records by the
NCDOT GeoEnvironmental Section revealed no hazardous waste sites nor groundwater
contamination incidents in the project area
A field investigation by the NCDOT GeoEnvironmental Section and an examination of
records of DENR's Division of Waste Management, Underground Storage Tank Section,
revealed that no regulated underground storage tanks exist in the project study area.
Rowan County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program. This UT to
Fourth Creek is not included in a detailed FEMA flood study
No geodetic monuments will be impacted during construction of this project
VIII. COORDINATION AND AGENCY COMMENTS
NCDOT has sought input from the following agencies as a part of the project
development: U S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Environmental Protection Agency, U S
Fish & Wildlife Service, NC Department of Natural Resources, N.C Wildlife Resource
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Commission, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, and the Cabarrus-Rowan
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
The N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission and U S. Fish & Wildlife Service in standardized
letters provided a request that they prefer any replacement structure to be a spanning
structure.
Response: At smaller stream crossings, it is more economical to replace bridges with
box culverts. Culverts cost less than bridges, require less maintenance throughout their
service life than bridges, and last longer than bridges. Therefore, where appropriate,
NCDOT prefers to use box culverts to replace bridges. As there are no protected
resources at this site, the proposed culvert will be designed according to current NCDOT
design practices which include such measures as buried box bottoms to facilitate fish
passage, dry cell(s) to allow wildlife passage, and placement to minimize channel
widening and realignment.
In addition, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service requested a habitat assessment and survey
of any suitable habitat for the federally endangered Schwemitz's sunflower (Heiianthus
schweinitzii) and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxri) as well as the federal species of
concern, Georgia aster (symphyotrichum georgianum).
Response: The Georgia aster is not federally listed as an endangered or threatened
species and therefore is not afforded the protection of Section 7 and Section 9 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973. Michaux's sumac is not on the threatened and
endangered list for Rowan County, however a survey was performed on September 14,
2006 and no occurrence of this species exists at the project site
A survey for Schwemitz's sunflower was performed on September 14, 2004, and no
individuals were observed. In addition, a search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (NCNHP) website revealed no occurrence of either species within a 1.0-mile
radius of the project site Based on this information, the construction of the proposed
project will have no effect on Schweinitz's sunflower or Michaux's sumac
The Rowan County Planning Department prefers to maintain traffic on-site during
construction
Response: Replacement in-place using an off-site detour has been determined to be
the most economical solution for this project. The construction of a temporary bridge
would result in over $300,000 in additional construction costs and right-of-way costs due
to the additional easements that must be obtained Neither the Rowan County
Emergency Services nor the schools have raised any objection to the temporary closing
of this road.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the NC
Department of Natural Resources have not responded.
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IX. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Efforts were undertaken early in the planning process to contact local officials to involve
them in the project development with scoping letters. A newsletter was sent to property
owners in the project vicinity To date, only one comment has been received inquiring
whether the replacement structure would have two lanes or one lane. The commenter
was assured that the new structure would have two lanes
X. CONCLUSION
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no significant adverse
environmental effects will result from implementation of the project The project is
therefore considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and
lack of substantial environmental consequences
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Res
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Peter B Sandbeck, Administrator
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Jeffrey J Crow, Deputy Secrctan
October 24, 2005
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David Brook, Director
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NCDOT Division of Highways
FROM Peter Sandbeck ojt&e PeAeeEk b2,&'k-
SUBJECT Bridge No 78 on SR 1949 over Unnamed Creek, B-3234, Rowan County, ER05-2347
Thank you for your letter of September 5, 2005, concerning the above project
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources, which
would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area Based on our knowledge of the
area, it is unlikely that any archaeological resources that may be eligible for conclusion in the National Register
of Historic Places will be affected by the project We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological
investigation be conducted in connection with this project
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance vntli Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763 In all future
communication concerning this project, please rate the above-referenced tracking number
cc Mary Pope Furr, NCDO I
Matt Wilkerson, NCDO
L )canor Mating Address Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N Blount Street Raleigh N( 4617 Mail Sen ice Center, Raleigh NC 27699-06i [phone]/733 8653
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