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Home My WebLink About20110985 Ver 1_Scoping Comments_20090216North Carolina Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor MEMORANDUM A NC®ENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H Sullins Director February 16, 2009 TO Ahmad Al-Sharawneh, NCDOT PDEA FROM Rob Ridings, NC DWQ, Transportation Permitting Unit Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Scoping Review of NCDOT's Proposed Bridge Replacement Project- B- 3864 (Johnston County) In reply to your correspondence dated January 30, 2009 (received February 5, 2009) in which you requested comments for the above referenced projects, the NC Division of Water Quality offers the following comments Project-Specific Comments 1 Neuse River is class WS-V, NSW waters of the State DWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project DWQ recommends that highly protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to the Neuse River DWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NC DWQ Stormwater Best Management Practices 2 This project is within the Neuse River Basin Riparian buffer impacts shall be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B 0233 3 Any anticipated dewatering or access structures necessary for construction of bridges should be addressed in the CE It is understood that final designs are not determined at the time the CE is developed However, the CE should discuss the potential for dewatering and access measures necessary due to bridge construction General Comments Regarding Bridge Replacement Projects DWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project NC DOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts If foundation test borings are necessary, it shall be noted in the document Geotechmcal work is approved under General 401 Certification Number 3687/Nationwide Permit No 6 for Survey Activities 3 If the old bridge is removed, no discharge of bridge material mto surface waters is allowed unless otherwise authorized by the US ACOE Strict adherence to the Corps of Engineers guidelines for bridge demolition will be a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification 4 Whenever possible, the DWQ prefers spanning structures Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream or grubbing of the stream banks and do not require stream channel realignment The horizontal and Transportation Permitting Unit One 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1650 NorthCaroli is Location 2321 Crabtree Blvd , Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 ?+ // Phone 919-73317861 FAX 919-733 6893 atit` at `y Internet http /1h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands/ An Eoual Ooportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer .® j? rn NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary degraded or lost If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Rob Ridings at (919) 733- 9817 cc William Wescott, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office Chad Coggms, Division 4 Environmental Officer File Copy Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Location 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone 919 733 17861 FAX 919 733 6893 Internet http 1/h2o enr state nc us/nmetiands/ NorthCarolina ?atilralzif An Equal Ooportunity 1 Affirmative Action Empioyer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY E PERDUE GOVERNOR January 30, 2009 Mr Rob Ridings NC DENR - DWQ 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Dear Mr Ridings D? FFB ??? ^''? ,yq S'?00S 7q% EUGENE A CONTI, JR SECRETARY SUBJECT Start of Study and Project Scoping - B-3864, Bridge No 40 on US 70 Business over Neuse River, Smithfield, Johnston County Federal-Aid Project No BRSTP-70B(3), WBS Project No 33310 1 1 The North Carolina Department of Transportation is resuming the project development, environmental and engineering studies for a bridge replacement (Bridge #40) on US 70 Business over Neuse River in Smithfield, Johnston County (see Figure 1) The project is included in the 2009-2015 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2011 and construction in fiscal year 2012 The project is located on the Selma USGS Quad It is anticipated a federally funded Categorical Exclusion will be prepared for this project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act The project was previously placed on hold in 2004 At the time, two alternatives were considered - one with a temporary detour on the north side of the existing bridge and another using staged construction Local officials expressed a preference for the alternative that uses staged construction, retaining two lanes of traffic open during the construction In recent years, a new building was constructed within the footprint of the staged construction alternative A third alternative will be prepared to avoid the new building We initially requested scoping comments on October 23, 2002 and the comments received are on file We would appreciate any additional information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency We would appreciate receiving your response by February 27, 2009 MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 TELEPHONE 919-733-3141 FAX 919-733-9794 WEBSITE WWW DOH DOT STATE NC US LOCATION TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC Scopmg information sheets and an environmental features map (Figure 2) are attached for your information If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Ahmad Al-Sharawneh, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext 258 Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments Sincerely, Gregory J Thoffie, Ph D I Manager Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch GJT/cdo Attachments H 1913 _ \ 1901 ?AO? 1916 15]2 1916 \ 1 / 1916 191' l ,1- 1952 J - , 29 1928 96 13 1926 b 1 1928 \ 296 1927 241, ? - 9Wx SSE SLMA b 2304 a 793 ? ,923 - - J , 2378 003 - 921 301 . 96 -\v,\ yr x ? ? NEUSE ` BRIDGE N0.40- 1579 1 70 1010 ro I? 96 10 V 9 2546 ? 9547 I `- Cdr cirrV r+ 4 6 x it ? \ yi, t L \? ?( ? rl , ,9 r, ?r 1 q. s I i rfr fro iT n `z{xx?, ^??''?e p c 0' tr 2507 2510 2513 N ff e ?'D2'? ? r •, .. 1 ac • NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND •:• ENVIROMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH BRIDGE NO. 40 US 70 BUS OVER NEUSE RIVER JOHNSTON COUNTY B-3864 VICINITY MAP o I 2 GRAPHIC SCALE (MILES) FIGURE I { t SMITHFIELD /0/11194 PDEA Scoping Procedures Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheet TIP No B-3864 WBS No 33310 1 1 Federal Aid No BRSTP-70B 3 Division 4 Sent Date January 30, 2009 Revision Date Meeting Date N/A County Johnston Project DgagEpt[gn_ Bridge replacement (Bridge #40) along US 70 Business over Neuse River in Smithfield, Johnston County The bridge replacement is necessary to maintain the safety of those traveling this route as the existing structure is nearing the end of its useful life The existing bridge is structurally and functionally deficient and has a sufficient rating of 42 compared to a rating of 100 for a new structure The bridge is not a candidate for rehabilitation Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Upper Coastal Plain RPO Area NEPA/404 Merg er Candidate? ? Yes ® No ? Not sure Feasibility Study Completed? ? Yes ® No N/A Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule Dates Type of Document Environmental Document Right of Way Let CE FY 2011 FY 2012 Air Quality Status ® Non-attainment ? Maintenance ? Attainment PAGE 1 OF 3 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria: Length of Protect Limits TBD See mapping) Type of Access Control (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory Functional Classification None Bridge # 40 (along US 70 Business over Neuse River) Sufficiency rating 42 Principal Arterial Strategic Highway Corridor Information CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type) Roadway Typical Section (Existing / Proposed) Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination ® Yes ? No Right of Way (Existing / Proposed) Corridor 46 Raleigh to Morehead City Mayor Thoroughfare (1992 Smithfield, Selma, Pine Level Thoroughfare Plan Existing 5-lane w/center turn lane, 5 5-foot sidewalks, and curb & gutter Proposed Same as existing with possible multi-use path on one side in lieu of a sidewalk' Existing 150-feet on the western approach 80-feet on the eastern approach Proposed TBD Existing Posted Proposed Design h 50 Speed 45-25 mph Speed mp Traffic (AADT) % TTST TBD Current Year (TBD) TBD % Dual TBD Design Year (TBD TBD % DHV TBD Design Standards Applicable ?X AASHTO 3R Railroad Involvement None Cost Estimate TIP Estimate Current Estimate Construction Right of Way Total Cost $5,200,000 $250,000 $5,911,000 TBD TBD TBD PAGE 2OF3 PDEA Scoping Procedures Natural / Human Environmental Information (include comments from aaencies): See attached Environmental Features Map (Figure 2) An Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Site and USGS gage is located at the east end and south side of the existing bridge US 70 Business is designated as a Hurricane Evacuation Route Community Facilities located in close proximity to the locally popular Little Brown Jug restaurant, the National Register-eligible Neuse Little Theatre (formerly the American Legion Hall), and a new office complex on the corner of US 70 Business and North Front Street The Neuse River Walk greenway runs along the Neuse River, under Bridge #40 Facilities along the greenway include picnic tables, a boat ramp, and an amphitheater Smithfield officials plan to expand the greenway to the west side of the Neuse River, using a multi-use path on the proposed bridge to connect the two greenway trails Sewer lines are located on both sides of the Neuse River in the proximity of the existing bridge with a crossing underneath the river approximately 150 feet south of the bridge See the attached table for a list of endangered and threatened species that may be within the project area PAGE 3OF3 B-3864 State and Federally-Protected Species ,Corn on ? Scientific"" USGS Quad Name ' Name Federal Status State Status " x Ma Invertebrate Animal: Roanoke Elliptio Slabshell roanakensis N/A Threatened Selma Two-spotted Euphyes Significantly Skipper bimacula N/A Rare Selma Vertebrate Animal: Loggerhead Lanus Shrike ludovicianus N/A Special Concern Selma Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered Endangered Selma Vascular Plant: Significantly Bush's Sedge Carex bushn N/A Rare - Proposed Selma Dichanthehum Significantly A Witch Grass s 9 N/A Rare - Limited Selma Natural Community: Mesic pine None flatwoods N/A N/A Selma Piedmont/coastal None plain heath bluff N/A N/A Selma Wet P?ne None flatwoods N/A N/A Selma Source North Carolina National Heritage Program, Selma USGS topographic quadrangles, database updated January 9, 2009, search performed January 22, 2009, http //www ncnhp org/Pages/heritagedata html PAGE 6 OF 9 4%b T NORTH CAROLINA DEPART.NIENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH BRIDGE NO. 40 US 70 BUS. OVER NEUSE RIVER JOHNSTON COUNTY B-3864 0 50 100 200 300 400 Feet Figure 2