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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F EASLEY
GOVERNOR
December 3, 2004
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM
SUBJECT Cherokee County, SR 1564 (Brasstown Road) Bridge No 98 over
Brasstown Creek Overrun, Federal-Aid Project No BRZ-1564(3),
TIP Project No B-4072, WBS No 33435 1 1
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun studying the proposed
improvements to Bridge No 98 in Cherokee County The project is scheduled for right of way in fiscal
year 2007 and construction in fiscal year 2008
The proposed project will consist of replacing the narrow and structurally deficient bridge with a
wader and safer structure The existing bridge has a restrictive posted weight limit for trucks Two
alternates are being studied to replace the bridge Both alternates would replace the permanent bridge at
the existing location with temporary on-sate detours provided for traffic during construction An off-sate
detour of reasonable length is not available Alternate 1 would construct a temporary on-sate detour
located downstream (south side) of the existing bridge Alternate 2 would construct a temporary on-sate
detour located downstream (south side) of the existing bridge Alternate 2 would construct a temporary
on-sate detour located upstream (north side) of the existing bridge
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals
which may be required by your agency Your comments will be used in the preparation of a federally
funded Categorical Exclusion This document will be prepared in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act It is desirable that your agency respond by January 28, 2005 so that your
comments can be used in the preparation of this document
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Missy Dickens, P E , Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext 218 Please include the TIP Project
Number in all correspondence and comments
GJT/plr
Mr BnanWrenn
Division of Water Quality/A
Gregory J Thorpe, Ph D , DI
Project Development and En
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
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NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
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RALEIGH NC

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