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Home My WebLink About20171170 Ver 1_DMF_WRC Comments_20171025Coastul Nlanugem�rtt ��NyIRONF1Et�EYkL OUALiTY ('AT MCCRORY I��NALD R. VAN I3Eh V.AA�T ��i n�bn��. 13RAXTON DAVIS MEMORAIVD�M: T0: Maria Rogerson, NC�OT Divusion 2 Bridge Program Manage� FROM: SU�lECG: QATE: Shane Staples, DCM Fisheries Resource Specialist Division � Bridge RQpbacements 3/16/16 A�iorth Carolina �Divisian of CoastaV Management (pCh/l) F{sheries Resource 5pecialist has reviewed scooping information received fQr several bridge replacernents in NCDOT Division 2 work area. I am on�y s�bmitting cc�mments for those bridges which are dn counties urith CAMA jurisdiction. Witi� all b�idge �e�lacemerrts DCM fisheries prefers fully spanning structures or when necessar}r that as few bents as possible be p�aced im the stream and that they not be placed 6n a manner tp prevent rnovement of fish or navigation when applicab�e. dn situations where culverts are used it is crucial that they be installed in a rmanner to not prevent the passage of fish, it is rQcammended they be buried at m�nir►�um one faot helow s�rbs4raQe. �B-5617 Replace Sridge No. 41 over Swift Creek in Craven County. It is recomenended that the ar�cige be replaced with a bridge. 27BPZ.R.71 Rep4ace Bridge No. 63 on SR 11Q4 over Hadnot Creek in Carteret Co�nty. It is recornrnended that the bridge be replaced with a bridge. B-56�� Replace bridge No. 315 on SR 1949 aver Durhart� Creek in Beaufo�rt County. Durham Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. Bridge far bridge replacement is hig�hly suggested. NCDOT shauld alsa abide an un-waker woric moratorium frc+m Feb 15 — June 30. 8-5620 Replace Ba-idge �fo. 30 in NC 33 over Campbell Cree'k in Beaufart Caunt+,r. Carnpbell Creek is not designated as a promary nursery ar�a (PNA) �ut th�e area as habitat and ecological f�nctions simi�ar if not i�entical to thai of a PNA. Here we recommend a bridge for bridge replacement. DCM fisheries will not formally request the an inawater work moratorium from April 1— September 30, but this area would benefit should NC��T complete the in-water wark c�utside af 4he PNA in-water work morato�iurrt. Contact Sha�re �taples at (252} 948-3950 or shanestaples@ncdenr.�ov wvith further questions or c�r�cerns. �`/'Not1��g Compares"-.� S�ate of Nur1h Cudina Y Ymnurrmmual fJuality � C'c.a4tal htan��,v:��mt Mldtes� I I Addns� 2 � Crty, Slnle 21P pOp OOiI lll�f�61 '! �� f _ � �'�,�', � t '��,,. ° � ,� _ � �� .� . .s � �� :� � �� N�rtt1 C"aroli�'a Wilcilit�� c,��utirc,•c.•� lv11i11��11�`141Z"� �' l;unl��n i1l�e��, l�:a�r•�qi�r l�io�r:tue !�la�h l I, _111h ME,N1t)�i:1NDle t�� '['O: l�lt�rit► ltu�,crsaiti Nf.'1)l)'1', l)ivi.ior� ? t3rici;;�� Nn�gr�ul� l4tzu�a�;r� Flt()f�t: `�"rzivis ��'ilsun.l➢i�;h�� P��Icrt l'�x,r�iinatr�r 4l:�hittit l'niisr��vtiti��n 1'n��;r,tiraa S11E3�,1F('T: Di�isicm 2 l�r�id�!c re�lzireiitcnt� E3i��logi,ts �vith tC�e l�. l'. ��'i1�ilii� Itrst�ur�rs +l'amitiai�.•ir�ii �til'11'hC'l h;a�r irti ir��cv� t��c� unli�rma�tion pn��i�ie�i t�nct tic�r�c tttc lullu�tin�; p�tlitnin:ir� .c,mi��ct�t� 1�i� ch� �ut�ic�t ��ir�icyE. ��ue� cumia�cnts trrc pr��r i�1�:c� in t�c�ur�it►�itr w� AII1 �11�1� I�Al�l1� 4�t'll�c N:itiun��l t'n� io��»>ic•ni;til l'��li. ��1.1 (42 11.4.(`. -�3;?(�)(rl) i�n�l tfi4� i� ish ;i�i�i '4�' il�iliti l'ax,i��i�i,titiun :\��t �-IS �t:��. �411 I.;�. itimrrnic�V; lo [.►.S.C. f�bi-h(�7d1. ()ur stt�nd:ird re�:u��imrndtition� tt�r hri�i�c �pl:ercmr�ti� pmjctit� ut��hi�.rulk :ttt� tt� ti�ll��ti��: 1. UVu ��ncrt�llti' ��n fcr �pt�niain� structusr�, ti�;miii�s�; �tru. tiaiti. u.ar�lh �i�, iu+t otv�uitr �kua� ��'ll'�1111 l�lL' tiIfC21t11 t1111� (Il� 111�1 C'Ct�llift s4rr:u�i cluin��rl �t;ili�;nn�rnt. I�t�r t�rri:��i��:i,l ;ui,�1 �r�rr��;31 cVctlrt9tsccs ,�ravi�lr�1'h;►� hr��l�rs :iklK��vs iui� (tu�ata�u ;ii�� il.11iti� ��:�.�::i►,c• t�c nrt�th thr� .1ru�•lutt, �1�k�r nc�t l�fr�ck litih �tissr��r, i�n�1 �1uc� ��t,t hl�,rk u;iv%�atiun h� r:�n>>ri.t.:�n�i tti�;ttr��. 2. l3rid�c drek �irtaio�•.l��,ul�l i�nt �1i�cht�r�;r r�oat•r�l� intu thr alrcam. 3. l,ive �:«n�;r�tr �h�n�I�1 ti��t h2 :i�lu�vr�f 1t� c�,i�lart tt�r t�aitrr i�l ur c`l1iCI'161� I[ll�� (I1t`.R��;�n�. �, 19�po��italr, hCicl�!� ti��E�O'+��'t� (httttti) sl�i��l�i t�ul hi �,l:irctil in [fRc•.��rw�n, 5. �t't�rn��,ram•y :icrr+• r�,;uls ur �1rt��ur, tu�c� r��nslrt��tr�i, It�r� .f��ulci t�r triu�,�r�� t�;i�•l. 1�� +r�i�ur�:i1 �;ruun�l rfrv;iti�»i� ire�l�u�li;�trl� u�,t,ii lttr rrnt�,lrtiun ��I'tf�� jc•rt. l)isl�orh��i :�ir;i; �li��ril�� !�: s�c�lrt! ��r niul�•lie�� tu ati�hilirr ihr s��il ;inJ nnli� r trrr ��.•rir..�iE�ul.l t��• ��1;►ntr�i r� iRh :� •�1�� ii��; ��o, M�iilin� A�Idrea�: IA,+hi�al l'��n.rr�:itiun • I J: I 3tl:iil �rr��rr �'.•n��r • k:.ilri�;li, t�ll' :"e�r�V 1':, 1'el4��t6unt: ('�I'�17Q17-t1.'.'ll • I�n�: 1`�I`�1 'l�' l�l►:� PAGE 2 MARCH 11, 2016 not more than iQ'x10'. If possible, when using temporary siructures the area should be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other rnechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact, allows the area to revegetate naturally arid minimizes disturbed soil. 6. A clear banlc (riprap fiee) area of at least 10 feet should remain on each side of the steam underneath the bridge. 7. ln trout waters, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reviews all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nationwide and general `404' permits. We have the aption of requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and we can recommend that the project require an individual `404' permit. 8. In streams that contain threatened or endangered species, NCDOT biologist should be notified. Special measures to protect these sensitive species may be required. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for inforrnation on requirements of the Endangered Species Act as it relates to the project. 9. In streams that are used by anadromous fish, the NCDOT official policy entitled "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May 12, 1997)" shauld be followed. 10. SedimentaUon and erosion control measures sufficient to protect aquatic resources must be implemented prior to any ground disturbing activities. Structures should be maintained regularly, especially following rainfall events. 1 I. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on al[ bare soil within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. 12_ All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area. Sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, or other diversion structures should be used where possible to prevent excavation in flowing water. l3. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce ihe likelihood of introducing other poliutants into streams. 14. Only cleari, sedirrtent-free rock should be used as temporary #ifl (causeways), and should be removed withou# excessive disturbance of the natural stream bottom when construction is completed. 15. During subsurface investigations, equipment should be inspected daily and mainiained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lu6ricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. Ifcorrugated metal pipe arches, reinforced concrete pipes, or concrete box culverts are used: P:�GE � MAR('1! 11.2016 l. The culvert must be designed to aflow for aquatic life and fish passage. Generally, the culvcrt or pipe imert should be buried at least 1 foot below the nawral streambed (measured f'rom the natural thalweg dep[h). lf multiple barreis are rec{uired, barrels other than the base flow barrel(s) should be placed on or near stream bankfull or floodplain bench elevation (similar to l.yonsfield design)_ These should be reconnected to floodplain benches as appropriate. This may be accomplished by utilizing sills on the upstream and downstream ends to resVict or divert flow to the base flow barrel(s). Silled bacrels should be filled with sediment so as not to entrap wildlife or support mosquito breeding conditions. Sufficient water depth should be provided in the base flow barrel(s) during low flows [o accommodate fish movement. Ifculverts are longer than 40- 50 linear Feet, alternating or notched baftles should be installed in a manner that mimics existing stream pattern. This should enhance aquatic life passage: 1) by depositing sediments in the barrel, 2) by maintaining channe! depth and flow regimes, and 3) by providing resting places for fish and other aquatic organisms. ln essence, base flow barrel(s) should provide a continuum of water depth and channel width without substantial modifications of velocity. 2. If multiple pipes or cells are used, at leas[ one pipe or box should be designed to remain dry during normal flows to allow for wildlife passage. 3. Culverts or pipes should be situated along the existing channel alignment whene�er possible to avoid channel realignment. Widening the stream channel must be avoided. Stream channel widening at i}ie inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 4. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be professionatly designed, sized, and instatled. In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road ctosure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and located to avoid wetEand impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the oid structure should be removed and the approach fills removed from the I00-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed down to the natura! ground elevation. The area shauld be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. lf the area reclaimed was previously wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands. If successful, the site may be utilized as mitigation for the subject project or other projects in t�e watershed. Project specific comments: • B-4563 Replace Bridge No. 6 on SR 1301 over Big Chinquapin Branch in Jones County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. 5tandard recommendations apply. . B-5617 Replace Bridge No. 41 on SR 1464 over Swilt Creek in Craven County: We recommend repiacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. PAGE 4 MAR('F[ I l, 2U16 • 178P.2.R.69 Replace Bridge No. 86 on SR 1251 over Kitten Creek in Pitt County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • 178P.2.R.71 Replace Bridge Np. 63 on SR 11Q4 over Hadnot Creek in Carteret County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-4528 Replace Bridge No. 25 on SR 1149 over Tyson Marsh in Greene County: We recommend replating this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • B-4530 Replace Bridge No.13 on SR 1222 o�er Beamon Run in Greene County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. 5tandard recommendations apply. • B-561$ Replace Bridge No. 315 on SR 1949 over Qurham Creek in Beaufort County: Durham Creek is designated as an Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. NCDOT shoukd follow all stream crossing guidelines for anadromous fish passage, including an in-water work moratorium from February 15 to June 30. We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. • 8-5620 Replace Sridge No. 30 on NC 33 over Cambell Creek in Beaufart County: We recommend replacing this bridge with a bridge. Standard recommendations apply. If you need further assistance or information on NCWRC concerns regarding bridge replacemenLs, please contact me at (919} 707-Q370. Thank you for the oppartanity to review and commeni on this project.