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STATE, of NORTH CAROLINA
DENR - WA I ch uJALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICFI:AFI. F. E,%SLFY 1-YND0 'CIPPETT
GoVERNOR SECRETARY
October 24, 2005
Ms. Angie Pennock, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
Subject: NW 23 Permit Application
Bridge Number 55 on SR 1324 over Tucker Creek
Transylvania County
State Project: B-4690 (DWQ Notification Only)
Dear Ms. Pennock:
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to replace Bridge
Number 55 on SR 1324 over Tucker Creek (C, Tr) in Transylvania County.
NCDOT proposes to replace this structure at the existing location. Traffic will be detoured by
employing a staged construction process allowing traffic on half of the bridge during
construction. The new bridge is designed to minimize impacts by implementing longer spans
and increasing hydraulic capacity. The removal of the existing structure shall be performed by
sawing and,'or non-shattering methods such that debris will not fall into the water. All work will
be performed in a dry environment. Sandbag cofferdams will be used if necessary to ensure a
clean, dry work area, and to minimize impacts to aquatic habitats.
I am attaebing the Categorical Exclusion document and a marked county map. The USGS map
location is in the CE document.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Database was checked for records of threatened and
endangered species. There are no records of threatened and endangered species for the entire
Tucker Creek watershed. This bridge will be replaced with another spanning structure that will
minimize long term impacts and will result in only very minimal impact during construction.
The stream at the bridge site is a cold water trout stream and is not suitable for freshwater
mussels. For these reasons, this project will have "no effect" on threatened and endangered
species
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Impacts to historic or cultural resources are not anticipated. Based on a review by the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Office of State Archaeology, this project will have
no effect on historic or archaeological resources.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Tucker Creek is at least a 3`d order stream at the project site with a well-defined channel and is
shown on the USGS topographic maps as a blue line stream. The stream is of sufficient size to
support fish, including trout, and other aquatic organisms. The strearn channel is composed of
boulder, cobble and gravel and lacks vegetation. Therefore, we believe that Tucker Creek is
under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. In order to construct the project, it
will be necessary to impact waters of the United States in the French Broad River Basin.
Specifically, NCDOT is requesting to replace Transylvania County Bridge No. 55 with a cored
slab structure. Listed below is a summary of the proposed impacts.
Site No.
Station Existing Condition Proposed Condition Net Impacts
Site 1 Western Existing End Structure Removal and Replace 0'
Bent and Associated Rip with Class II Rip Rap (55 LF)
Rap Fills (55 LF)
Site 2 Eastern Existing End Structure Removal and Replace 0'
Bent and Associated Rip with Class II Rip Rap (55 LF)
Rap Fills (55 LF)
Total net impact from new structure = 0 Sq. Ft.
Since the existing bank stabilization and end bent removal of 55 linear feet is equal to the
placement of 55 linear feet of rip rap associated with the new bridge, there will be no net impact.
Therefore, there will be no mitigation required for this project.
The best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and erosion
on this project. The construction foreman will review all erosion control measures daily to
ensure sedimentation and erosion is being effectively controlled. If the planned devices are not
functioning as intended, they will be immediately replaced with better devices.
Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed
with the construction project outlined above. By copy of this letter, I am asking Ms. Marla
Chambers, Highway Projects Coordinator, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) to comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit
B-4690 on SR 1324 Page 2 October 24, 2005
request. Additionally, I am asking Ms. Chambers and Mr. Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental
Field Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me concerning this permit request.
If y-ou have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone].
Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

C.D. Lee, El
Division 14 Bridge Maintenance Engineer
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, DWQ, DENR Raleigh (2 Courtesy Copies),
Ms. Marla Chambers, Highway Projects Coordinatc-r, NCWRC
Mr. Joel Setzer, P.E., Division Engineer, NCDOT, Sylva
Mr. Marl: Davis, Division Environmental Officer, NCDOT
Mr. E. L. Ingle, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS
SR 1324
Bridge No. 55 over Tucker Creek
Transylvania County
Federal-aid Project No. PFH-150(1)
State Project No. 8.2001701 (WBS PE 33836.1.1)
T.I.P. No. B-4690
In addition to the standard Nationwide Permit No. 23 Conditions, the General Nationwide
Permit Conditions, Section 404 Only Conditions, Regional Conditions, State Consistency
Conditions, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best Management Practices for the Protection of
Surface Waters, Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds, Erosion and Sediment
Control Guidelines for Contract Construction, Best Management Practices for Bridje
Demolition and Removal, General Certification Conditions, and Section 401 Conditions
of Certification, the following special commitments have been agreed to by NCDOT:
Division 14
Sediment and erosion control measures should adhere to design standards for sensitive
watersheds.
The NCWRC requests a moratorium prohibiting in-stream work and land disturbance
within the 25-foot (7.6-meter) trout buffer from October 15 to April 15 to protect the egg
and fry stages of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus n:ykiss) and brown trout (Salmo trutta).
Bridge 1Llaintenanee Unit
No special commitments.
Green Sheet
TIP Project No. B-4690
State Project No.- 8.2001701(WBS PE 33836 1 1)
Federal Project No.. PFH-150(1)
A. Project Description:
This p roject replaces Bridge N o. 5 5 o n S R 1 324 o ver T ucker C reek i n t he
Balsam Grove community in Transylvania County. The existing single-span,
37-foot bridge will be replaced with a single span cored-slab bridge 47 feet in
length, on a 90 degree skew above the stream. The clear roadway width will
be 27-feet. Because SR 1324 is a dead-end road, an on-site detour is proposed.
The new project will be staged-constructed so that traffic can be maintained
throughout the construction period.
B. Purpose and Need:
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate that Bridge No. 55 has a
sufficiency rating of 46.4 and is functionally obsolete. The superstructure
consists of a timber floor on a steel girder floor beam system. Substantial rust
is evident on the steel girders. The substructure includes Yount masonry
abutments. It i s a o ne-lane b ridge w ith a clear r oadway w idth o f 15.8 feet.
Replacement of the structure is necessary due to its deteriorating condition
and functionally obsolete status.
C. Proposed Improvements:
The following Type II improvements which apply to the project are circled:
1. Modernization of a highway by resurfacin-, restoration, rehabilitation,
or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g ' weaving, turning, climbing). parking,
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing
pavement (3R and 4R improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through
lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn
lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage
pipes, including safety treatments
g. Providing driveway pipes
h. Pnorming minor bridge widening (less than one through
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the
installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and
pier protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median
barriers
g• Improving intersections including relocation and/or
realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
1 Chan.nelizing traffic
J Performing clear zone safety improvements including
removing hazards and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
3O Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement or the construction
grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings of
O Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge a roac
slabs app h
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint),
scour repair, fender systems, and n.nor stnictural
improvements
O Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of r_ew truck weigh stations or rest area.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or for right-of-way, where the proposed sed es not have joint oifiac limited use of
impacts. adverse
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
S. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
2
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and located on or near
a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support
vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and
ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are
required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of
passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street
improvements) when located in a commercia] area or other high activity
center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage an maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no
significant c?oise impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land
acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited
number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE only
where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives,
including shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may
be required in the NEPA process. No project development on such land
may proceed until the NEPA process has been completed.
D. Special Project Informa,j,•I:
Estimated Costs:
i -, ?-cnstrI:,;Lion $ 240,000
Right of Way $ 0
Total $ 240,000
Estimated Traffic:
Current 2003 - 350 vehicles per day
Year 20309 - 850 vehicles per day
TTST - 2%
Dual - 1%
Accidents: According to crash records for the three-year period from
12/01/1999 to 11/30/2002, no crashes were reported in the vicinity of the
bridge.
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Design Speed: 50 miles per hour
Functional Classification: Rural Local Route
School Buses: According to Transylvania County Schools, two buses cross
Bridge No. 55 twice each day, for a total of four crossings.
Division Office Comments:
SR 1324 i s a d ead-end road. Therefore, road c losure and use o f an o ff-site
detour are not possible on this project. Staged-construction will be used in
order to maintain traffic. One lane of traffic is acceptable during construction.
Bridge Demolition:
In order to protect the water quality and aquatic life in the area affected by this
project, t he N CDOT and all p otentiai c ontractors s hould f olIow appropriate
guidelines for bridge demolition and removal. These guidelines are presented
in three NCDOT documents entitled Pre-Construction Guidelines for Bridge
Demolition and Removal, Policy: Bridge Demolition and Removal in Waters
of the United States, and Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition
and Removal (BMPs-BDR) (all documents dated 9/20/99). Guidelines
followed for bridge demolition and removal are in addition to those
implemented for Best Mana-ement Practices for the Protection of Surface
Waters (BMPs-PS W).
This project is a Case 2 under BMPs-BDR guidelines. This is based upon
classification of waters in the project area and comments received from
agencies during the consultation process. A Case 2 project allows no work in
the water during moratorium periods associated with fish migration,
spawning, and larval recruitment into nursery areas. The NCWRC requests a
moratorium prohibiting in-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-
foot (7.6-meter) trout buffer from October 15 to April 15 to protect the ea
, ?,•ag=s of ;ui•': ^'ccV' iraut (Oncorliyncnus mykiss) and brown trout
(Salmo trutta).
Off'site Detour: An on-site detour is proposed. The new project will be
stage-constructed so that traffic can be maintained throughout the construction
period.
E. i}:reshold Criteria:
The following evaluation of threshold criteria must be completed for Type II
actions.
ECOLOGICAL
YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact on any unique
r i
o
mportant natural resource? ?

(2)
Does the project involve habitat where federally listed x
endangered or threatened species may occur?

(3)
Will the project affect anadromous fish? X
(4) If the project involves
wetlands, is the amount of ? X
Permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than
one-third (1/3) of an acre and have all practicable
?
measures to avoid and minimize wetland takings been
evaluated? x
(5) Will the project require the use of U.S. Forest Service
lands?
X
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water
resources be adversely
impacted by proposed construction activities?
?
X
(7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding
Water Resources (OWR) and/
Hi
or
gh Quality Waters
(HQW)?
?
v
(S) wili the project require fill in waters of the United States
i
f
n any o
the designated mountain trout counties? ?
X
(9) Does the project involve any known underground storage
t
k
'
an
s (UST
s) or hazardous materials sites? ?

PERMITS AND COORDINATION X
YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the
j
pro
ect significantly affect the coastal zone and/or
" ?
any
Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? X
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act
resources?
X
(12) a U.S. Coast Guard permit be required'?
X

(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway?
?
X
(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel
changes?
X
SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL, RESOURCES

(15) Will the project induce substantial im YES NO
pacts to planned
growth or land use for the area?
?

(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or
business? X

0

(17) Will the project have a dis
r X
p
oportionately high and
adverse human health and environmental effect on an
y
minority or low-income population? J
?
X
(18) If the project involves the
acquisition of right of way, is
the amount of right of way acquisition considered minor?
X
(19) Will the project invol%-e any changes in access control?

(20) Will the project substantially alter the useful X
ness and/or
land use ofad?:a.ccnt prom,?
(21) Will the project have an adv
erse effect on permanent local
traffic patterns or community cohesiveness?

?

(22) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan
and/or Transportati
I X
on
mprovement Program (and is,
therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air A
t
f
1

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c
o
990)? x
(23) Is the project anticipated to c
ause an increase in traffic
volumes?
X
(24) Will traffic be maintained during
J construction using
existi
ng roads, staged construction or on-site detours?
X
(25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the
bridge be replaced at its existing location (along the
existing facility) and will all construction proposed in ?
association with the bridge replacement project be X
contained on the existing facility?
(26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project? ?
X
(27) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local
laws relating to the environmental aspects of the project`? X ?
(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/properties
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic
Places? X
(29) Will the project affect any archaeological remains, which
are important to history or pre-history? ?
X
(30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(0 resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl
refuges, historic sites, or historic bridges, as defined in
Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act X
of 1966)?
(31) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public
recreation sites or facilities to non-recreation uses, as
defined by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water X
Conservation Act of 1965, as amended?
(32) Will tl,c,
o ' c v:a i? i. o fl ,.1, across, or
adjacent to a river designated as a component of or
proposed for inclusion: in the Natural System of Wild and ?
Scenic Rivers? X
E.
avpranle Kes onses in Part E
(Discussion regarding all unfavorable responses in Part E should be provided
below. Additional supporting documentation may be attached, as necessary.)
Agency letters in response to the project scoping letters are provided in
Appendix A. Although no unfavorable responses were indicated above,
additional supporting documentation is provided for informational purposes in
Appendix B.
F. CE Approval
TIP Project No. B-4690
State Project No. 8.2942901(WBS PE 33836 1 1)
Federal-aid Project No. PFH-12(1)
Project Description:
This p roject replaces Bridge N o. 5 5 o n S R 1324 o ver T ucker C reek i n t h?
Balsam Grove community in Transylvania County. The existing bridge will
be replaced with a singles span cored-slab bridge 47 feet in length. The clear
roadway width will be 27 feet. Because SR 1324 is a dead-end road, an on-site
detour is proposed. The project will be stage-constructed so that traffic can be
maintained throughout the construction period.
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification:
TYPE II (A)
TYPE II (B)
Approved:
Date MU IEy EngYneers and Consultants
Date DOT State Bridge Maintenar_ce End r,__r
For Type II (B) projects only:
Date Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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Appendix A
Agency Comments
Federal ,lid# pFf1_15o(1
TIP B-469n
County: Transylvania
CO1vCiTRREN fj' }(- FOR PROPERTIES N IB
1I1E tiATIONAI. REGISTER OF ELIG?E FOR
IIIS_ TOR[C PLACES
Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 55 on SR 1324 over Tucker creek
Or, 11/25/2003, representatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation CDO
L^?/ Federal Highway Ad T)
North Carolina State ministration
? Other
Office (HPO)
Reviewed the subject project at
"coping meeting
Historic architectural resources photograph review session/consultation
? Other
All parties present agreed
? There are no properties over fifty Years old within the project's area of otenti
E3/ There are no properties less than f p al effects.
project's area of potential effects. fiyyears old which are considered to meet Criteria Consideration G
within the
? There are properties over fifty years old within the project's Area of Potential Effects (APE), but based on the
historical information available and the photographs of each property, the property identified as
P -`-t- an-d-20 further c, a:uatian of it is necessary, is considered not eligible for the National
12/ There are no National Register-listed or Stu
dy Listed properties within the project's area of potential effects.
LY All properties greater than 50 years of age located in the APE have
been considered at this consultation, and based
upon the above concurrence, all compliance for historic architecture with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a) has been completed for this project.
L There are no historic properties affected by t` is project. (,Attach any notes or documents as needed)
Signed
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Representa ' e NC OT I Z J
Date
FHWA, for the Division Administrator, o ther edera] Agency , ! L
Date
Representative, Hp0 , I a? Q
Date
State Historic Preservation Officer
If a survey report is prepared, a Enal co; ?y ? Dat
Of this form and the attached list will be included.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resource
State Historic Preservation Ogee s
Michael F. Easley' David L. S. Brook, Administrator
Lisbeth C. Evans, Governor
be J Secretary
Jeffrey Crow, Deputy Secretary Division of Historical
Da«d J. Resources
Olson, Director
August 6, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mike Summers, Project Manager
Bridge Maintenance Unit
N.C. Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook et L
SUBJECT: Replace Bridge No. t SR 132
Coun 4 over Tucker Creek, I3-4690, Transylvania
ty, ER03-1339
Thank you for your letter o1rMay 1, 2003, concerning the above project.
There are no recorded archaeological sites within the proposed project area. If the
replacement is to be located along
unlikely that significant archaeological resources alignment and there is no on-site detour, it is
is
recommended. If, however, the replacement IS to be in a new loc,,Iti d n orlanSn on-site -site
is proposed, an archaeological survey is recommended.
n
detour
We recommend that a Department of Transportation architectural
evaluate any structu:cs over flft< Nears of a`._. wit,, -: r' c ^r0jcctt ar alland re identifi and
port the findings
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Re
Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800 gulations for
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have ues
above comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earle q Hans concerning the
919/733-4763. In all future comm y' environmental review, coordinator, at
referenced trackin n untcanon concerning this project, please cite the above
g umber.
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cc: Gregory Thorpe, NCDOT
-Mary Pope Fuzr
Matt IX j&crson
Lisa Warlick
From: Jeff McDaris [e-mail])
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 3:05 PM
TO: Lisa Warlick
Subject: Re: Response to scoping letters on bridge replacement projectsB-4690 and B-4691
Lisa,
I thought the response had gone in, but I apologize since it must not have.
I am away at a conference in Greensboro and cannot confirm, but I am pretty certain that we
cross those locations each day to and from (AM and PM). One is a regular bus and the other is a Spe buses that
bus. cial Ed.
If those bridge are closed for repair and renovation, we will let families know. Please '
as early as possible. Just let us know the dates
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff McDaris
Director - Career & Technical Education
Director - Transportation Services
SACS Coordinator
Transylvania County Schools
www.transylvania.k l Inc.us
>>> "Lisa Warlick" <[e-mail]> 09/16/03 2:37 PM >>>
Mr. McDaris,
My firm is working on two bridge replacement projects in Transylvania County for the NCDOT. We _,sent you a
scoping letter in early May to request comments on the projects, and also to provide us with the nu
tuber of
school bus crossings over the bridges each day. We are not aware of a response to the letter. Could v
few minutes to search for it and respond'? The ro t , ou take a
G.: ov P 'c : -:11 rcp!ae E::-rye Ncs. 55 and 59 on'SR 1324 (Tanasee
...s C-reek. An email response will be fine. We just need something in writing for our
reports. If you need-assistance in locating the bridges I can fax ycu a ma or will be
phone. Thanks for your help and I look forward to your response. p glad to talk with you by
Lisa Warlick -
Lisa Warlick
Planner
Mulkey Engineers & Consults
6750 Tryon Road
Cary, NC 27511
DEPARTNIENT OF THE ARMY
"'ILME GTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
Rr"'LY T'C ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
ATT'EPMUN OF
Regulatory Division
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Mike Summers, Project Manager
Bridge Maintenance Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1565 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 276997-1565
Subject: Scoping comments for proposed Division
Dear Mr. Summers:
June 10, 2003
14 bridge replacement projects
Reference your letter of May 1, 2003 regarding our sco ins
on the followin-" proposed bridge replacement projects: p review and comments
I. TIP Project No. B-3430, Bridge No. 43 on SR 1331 over Hanging Dog Creek,
Cherokee County.
2. TIP Project No. B-3431, Bridge No. 45 on SR 1331 over Beaver Dam Creek,
Cherokee County, TT 1?rt?,
T ect No. B-4347, Bridge No. 3
,. _ 17_
5
JaC&sun County.
4. TIP Project No. B-4348, Bridge No.
County.
Cou ge o. 36 on SR
TIP Project No. B-4349 Brid N
nty.
6. TIP Project No. B-4690, Bridge No
Transylvania County.
7. TIP Project No. B-4691, Bridge No.
Transylvania County.
8. TIP Project No. 13-4692, Bridge No.
Haywood County.
1388 over Dicks Creek, Jackson
55 on SR 1324 over Tucker Creek,
59 on SR 1324 over Tucker Creek,
283 on SR 1334 over Wesleys Creek,
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, Department
of the Army (DA) permit authorization will be required for the dischar ge of excavat
Il material in waters (and wetlands, if applicable of the Unite s ed or
of construction debris. Specific permit requirements will depend on design ofth disposal
g7 the projects,
on SR 1107 over Norton Mill Road,
156 on SR 1388 over Dicks Creek, Jackson
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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment a d Natural Resources
Alan. W. Klimek, P.E., Director
- Division of Water Quahty
Coleen H. Sullins; Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
MEMORANDUM July 10, 2003
i TO: Mike Summers, Project Manager
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance. Unit
FROM: Cynthia F Van'Der Wiele,NCDOT Coordinator 99 ?
SUBJECT: GV4C tJ
Scoping Review of 90, Bs proposed
B4348, B-4349, B46 469p, B bridge replacement projects. B-3430, B-3431 B-4347,
4691, and B4692 in
Counties Cherokee, Jackson, Transylvania an d Haywood
In reply to your correspondence dated May 1,
for the referenced 2003 (receiv
ed June 19, 2002) in which you requested comments
projects, the NC Division of Water Quality has the following comments:..
1. General Comments Reeardine BrullAe R
1 enlaceinent Proiectc
. If
bridgecorr, then ugated DWQ metal pipe arch recommends es, relnforc`ete pipes, or concrete box culverts are used to replace the
the use of Nationwide Permit No. 14 rather than Nationwide Permit 23:
:Bridge demolition should be performed using Best Management Practices developed by NCDOT.
a .
not reDWQquire prefers stream c spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream and do
hannel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allows for
human and wildlife passage beneath the structure, .canoeists and does not block fish passage, and does not block navigation by
boaters:
4i Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream; s across the
bridge and pre-treated through site appro tormwater should be directed
priate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegetated
Pbuffers,rotection etc.) of Sbeforeurface entering the stream. Please refer.to NCDOT Best
Waters Management Practices for the
5.. Live concrete should not be allowed t
made up of lime ( o contact the water in or entering in
m carbonate) and when in to the stream. Concrete is mostly
calciu a d ry or wet state (not hardened) calcium carbonate is very
.'soluble in water water and'veha.
r a pH of approximately 12...In
pH of fresh an unhardened state concrete or cement will angethe
to.very basic and will cause fish and-Other macroinveiYebrate kills.
y .
6. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed m the stream.
7. If.temporary access roads or detours are constructed, they should be removed back to original ground
elevations immediately upon the completion of the project. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to
stabilize the soil and native tree species should be plan
possible, when using temporary structures th ted with a spacing of not more than 10'x10'.
If"
e area should b
chain saws, mowers bush-hogs, or other mechan e cleared but not
allows the area to re ve
getate naturally and mini mizes disturbed soil.: grubbed. Clearing the area with
ized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact,
8. A clear bank (rip rap-free) area of at least 10
bridge feet should remain on each side of the steam underneath the
N.-C. DIVi510n of Water Quality, 4o1 wetlands Certification Unit,
.. 1650 Mail Service Center, Ralet h, NC 27699-1650
tion) Address) NGUE@:$
(Mlilmg
I 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
.[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893. fax
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748',( ) (hdg'? ;o enr m c rc u,/ c Ctlancl
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9. Sedimentation and erosion control measures sufficient to
to any ground disturbing activities protecf water resources must be implemented prior
events. . St ructures should be maintained regularly, especially following rainfall
.'
10.. Bare soil should be stabilized through vegetation or othe
of water resources. r means as quickly as feasible to prevent sedimentation
11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work Sandbags, rock be
water. cofferdams or other diversion structures area.
rms;
should be used where possible to prevent excavation in flowing
12. Heavy equipment should be operated fro
sedimentation and reduce the m the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize
likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This equipment should.
be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination
hydraulic fluids, or.other toxic materials of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants,
.
IL General Comments t Re lacin the Brid a with a Culvert
1. The culvert must be.designed to allow for aquatic life and fish passage. Generally, the culvert or pipe invert
should be buried at least.I foot below.the natural streambed (measured from the natural thalweg depth). If
multiple barrels are required, barrels other than the base flow barrel(s).should be placed on or near stream
bankfull or floodplain bench elevation-(similar to Lyonsfield design). These should be reconnected to
floodplain benches as appropriate. This may be accomplished
or divert flow to the by utilizing sills on the upstream end to restrict
base flow barrel(s). Silled barrels should be filled with sediment so as not to cause noxious
or mosquito breeding conditions. Sufficient water depth should be provided in the base.flow.barrel during low
flows to accommodate fish movement' If culverts are longer than 40-50 linear feet, alternating or notched'
baffles 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 channel depth and flow regimes, and 3) by
providing resting places for fish and other aquatic organisms. In essence; the base flow barrel(s) should provide
a continuum of water depth and channel width without substantial modifications of velocity.
'7 2 . If multiple pipes or cells are used at least one pipe or box should bedesigned to, remain dry during normal
flows to allow for wildlife passage
3 "Culverts or pipes should be situated along the existing channel alignment whenever possible to avoid channel
realignment. Widening the stream channel.must be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet
end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition, that requires increased ..
'r maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
4... Rrprap 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 professionally designed;
sized, and installed..;'-
In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road
closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the
need forclearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, -the old
structure should be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should
be removed down to the natural ground elevation. The area should be stabilized with grass and planted with
native tree species. Tall, fescue should not be used in riparian areas. If the area that is reclaimed was previously
wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands. If. successful; the site may be used as wetland mitigation
for the subject project or other projects in the watershed. ;
HL `Proiect-Specific Comments
B-3430 Rnd e 43 over Han 'n Do Creek' Cherokee Co.
Although this stream is listed as Class C, there are significant aquatic resources
of concern): DWQ would prefer this bride to be replaced with a bridge
sediment and erosion control) to be maximized. (Federal and State listed species
and the.use of BMPs (particularly for
B-3431 --didge No. 45 over Beaver Dam Creek Cherokee Co. .
This stream contains several significant aquatic resources
(Federal and State listed species. of concern, thre
and endangered species). DWQ would prefer this bridge to be replaced with a bridge and the use of BMPs
atened
(particularly for sediment and erosion control) to be maximized.
i
Bailey Fork Creek is listed as S-IV. The
to the requirements to 0216(3)(b)GXF) and (G)minuruzestorm wa er re are 30-foot vegeta
runoff and maximiz
ted e usefof BMpSreRefer to in waters in WS NCAC 2B addition
B-4347 Brid e No. 3 over Norton Mill Creek Jackson Co.
Norton Mi]L-reek is classified as C Tr +.
n indicates that this drains to outstanding Resource Waters.
Since ORWs represent the State's highest w ter igit classification, DW
Q would hope that a spanning structure
viplanned f ally, crossing: In addition; there are numerous Federal and State listed species in the project .
;
vicinity.' Finally, we would stress that NCDOT should 'use the highest possible BMPs for protec
B ting this resource.
-4348 Brid e No. 156 and B-4349 Brid
DWQ e No. 36 over Dicks Creek ackson Co.
concern. We aware that there recommend a may spanning ssel populations on this site as well as Federal and State listed species of
NC DOT is
aquatic resources structure. and maximizing the use of B)VIPs to minimize aquatic r. If eeplacing these structures:with culverts damage to these
minimize
, you should be aware that this involves
two impacts to the same stream--impacts trust be added together and mitigation may be required.
B-4690 Brid e No. 55 and B-4691 Brid e No. 59
over Tucker Creek Translvva
If NCDOT is replacing these structures with culverts, nia Co.
YOU should be aware that this involves two impacts to the
same stream-impacts must be added togetherard mitigation tray be required. .
B-4692 Brid a 283 over Wesle s Creek Ha wood Co.
DW.Q does nochave any special concerns. Please refer to general recommendations']isted above.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded thaCissuance of x 461 01 WaWaterQuality
Certifcaiioit requires that appropnate treasures be instituted to ensure that water quality st er designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional info are met andplease
contact Cynthia Van Der Wide at (919) .733.5715.
Pc.: John Hendrix USACE Asheville Field Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Maria Chambers,.NCWRC
File Copy
and are not subject to any of its provisions, including section 7, unless the
are listed as endangered or threatened. We are including these species in ourrresponse to give you
advance notification and to request your assistance in protecting.them if any are found to
vicinity :
the
ofyour projects..:Our records indicate the following:
Cherokee County:
In general, while there are no known locations of the Indiana bat to the vicinity of
these projects, if trees will be cleared for these projects, habitat should be assessed
for this species if suitable habitat is present, fuithe; surveys may be required.
Project B_3436 (Log No. 4-2-03-343)
of the sickle -Our records indicate known occurrences
fin redhorse (Moxostonia SP. 1) in Hanging Dog Creek. Although the
sicklefn redho rse currently is a federal species of concern, its .
review. This species may be el status.is under
evated to candidate status for federal listing. We
recommend surveying the project area for this species prior to any further .
Planning or on-the-ground activities. We also strongly recommend that this
bridge be replaced with another spanning structure.
Pro'ec3431 (Log No 4 2-03-344) - Our records indicate no known locations
of listed species in the project area. However, we recommend conducting habitat
assessments and surveying any suitable habitat in the project area for these species
prior to any further planning or on-the-ground activities to ensure that no adverse
impacts occur..:. .
Jackson county:
Proiect 13-4347 (Log No. 4-2-03-345) - Our records indicate that there are known .
locations of the green salamander (Aneides aeneus), a federal species of concern
,
near the proposed project. We recommend conducting habitat assessments and
surveying any suitable habitat in the project area for this species prior to an y
further planning ,or on-the-ground activities to ensure that no adverse impacts
occur....
Proiect g 434g (dog No: 4-2-03-346) and Protect 4349 (Log No. 4-2-03-347) Dick's Creek is a tributary to the Little Tennessee River, and it flows into
occupied habitat and designated critical habitat for the endangered Appalachian
elk-toe (Alasmidorua raveniliana). Given the proximity of these projects to the
Little Tennessee River, we recommend surveying for listed mussels in Dick's
Creek prior to any on-the-ground activities. If mussels are located; additional
consultation will be required.

COMMON NAME i
... SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Mountain catchfly
Harry blueberry Silene ovata
FSC
Vaccinium hirsutum

JACKSON COUNTY FSC
Critical Habitat Designation: Appalachian elktoe,Al
asmidonta ravenellana - The `.
main stem of the Tuckasegee River. (Little Tennessee
Route 1002 B River system), from the N
ri dge in C
C
St
ll
e
w
.
.
at
u
o
hee, Jackson County, North Carolina, downstream to the : .
N.C. Highway 19 Bridge, north of Bryson Cit
S
i
y,
wa
n County, North Carol ina.
Within these areas the prim
cool,.clean water
(ii)
Ge ary constituent elements incl
ude: (i) Permanent; flowin
,
g,
omorphically stable stream channels and
banks; (iii) Pool;
riffle,
and, run sequences within the channel; (iv) Stable s
d

an
, gravel, cobble, boulder, and
bedrock subsfrates with no more than low amounts of fine sediment; (v)Moderate
to
high stream gradient; (vi) Periodic natural fl
ooding,; and (vii) Fish hosts, wit
-living, foraging, and spawning areas. for them. h adequate
Vertebrates .
Southern Appalachian saw-whet owl
Green salamander Aegolius acadicus

Rosyside dace
Aneides aeneus FSC

FSC
Hellbender Clinostomus funduloides ssp. 1 . "FSC
Wounded darter Cryptobranchusalleganiensis FSC
Carolina northern flying squirrel;
So
e Etheostoma vulneratum
Glaucomys sabri :FSC
uth
rn Appalachian' red crossbill
` "Sickl
fin" nus coloratus
Loxia curvirostra
Endangered
e
redhorse :. '

- '..Indiana bat
Moxostoma sp. 1.

FSC
.
Myotis sodalis . FSC

Southern Appalachian woodrat
Southern Appalachia
bl
Neotoma floridana haematorera Endangered
(Winter records)
n
ack-capped
chickadee Poecile atricapillus practicus. FSC
FSC ,
Olive darter.

Northern pine snake Percina squamata
FSC

Southern Appalachian yellow-bellied ' Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus

Sphyrapicus variz
a
FSC
" .

.sapsucker.: cr appal
ciensis,
FSC
Appalachian Bewtck s wren
Thryomanes b
wi
kii al
e
c
tus

-
.FSC
Invertebrates
Appalachian elktoe

French Broad crayfish
W Alasinidonta ravenelrana

Cam
reb
r
Endangered
hitewater crayfish ostracod

Tawny crescent
butterfl
' oci
ur
us
Dactyloct
ythere
prinsi
FSC

FSC
y
Diana fritillary butt erfly Phycoides batesii maconensis FSC
Speyeria diana

- Vascular Plants . FSC
Fraser fir

Mountain brttercress Abies frown .
FSC
Radford's sedge Cardamine clematitis FSC
Cuthbert's turtlehead Carex radfordii
FSC
Chelone cuthbertii
FSC
January 29, 20031
Page 2 of 6
Glade ,.
spurge Delphinium exaltatum

FSC
Swamp pink Euphorbia purpurea
FSC
Gorge filmy fern

-
Small whorled
o
o
ia Helonias bullata
Hymenophyllum.tayloriae
Threatened
p
g
n
-
Butternut Isotria medeoloides FSC

Fraser's loosestrife Juglanscinerea Threatened
FSC
,
Sweet pinesap
Lysimachiafraseri
FSC :.,
Torrey's mountain-mint Monotropsis odorata FSC

Carolina saxifrage Py
cnanthemum torrei
FSC*

Divided-leaf ragwort
Saxfraga caroliniana , :.

FSC

Mountain catchfly. Senecio millefolium
FSC
Granite dome goldenrod Silene ovata
FSC

Mountain thaspium Solidago simulans ..
FSC
Lobed barren-strawberry Thaspium pinnatifidum FSC
Waldsteinia lobata

Nonvascular Plants
' FSC*
.
Gorge moss

Rock gnome lichen Bryocrumia bivicolor
FSC
A
liverwort
A li
liverw Gymnoderma lineare

Plagiochila sullivantii var
i
i .

Endangered
ort
A liverwort . sp
n
gera
Plagiochila sullivantii var, sullivantii

FSC
F
SC
A liverwort Plagiochila virginica var. caroliniana FSC
.' Sphenolobopsis pearsonii :`
C. ..
FS

TRANSYLVANIA.COUNTY ..
Critical Habitat Designation: Appalachian el ktoe
Al
,
asmidonta ravenekana -The
main stem of the Little River (French Broad Rive
r system), from the Casca
Power Plant, downstream to its confluence with the French Broad Rive de Lake
r.
Within these areas, the primary constituent elements include: (i) Permanen
cool, clean water, (ii) Geomorphically stable st
t flowing,
ream channels and banks;
and run sequences within the channel (ii
;
(iv) Stable sa
d
i) Pool, riffle,
n
bedrock
y gravel, cobble, boulder, and
substrates with no more than low amounts.of fine sediment; (v) Moderate to
high stream gradient; (vi) Periodic natural
fl

hying, foragipg, and spawning .
ooding and (vii).Fish hosts, wit
areas for the h adequate
m.
vertebrates
.Southern Appalachian saw-whet owl
.Green salamande .9e901ius acadicus
r
Bog turt le
Aneides aeneus FSC

FSC

Ra
finesque's big-eared bat
Hellb
d Clemmys
muhlenbergii
Corynorhinus rafines
ii `
T(S/A)'
en
er
C
arolina northern flying squirrel qu
.
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis F
SC*
FSC
Southern Appalachian red crossbill Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
Loxia curvi
ost
'
Endangered.
Southern Appalachian wood
rat
Southern Appalachian bl
k
` r
ra
Neotoma.jloridana haematoreia
FSC
F
*
ac
-capped
chickadee Poecile atricapillus practicus SC
FSC
January 29, 2003.
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COMMON SAME SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Within these areas,.the pri mary constituent el
n
eme
ts include: (i) Pe
cool, clean water; (ii) Geomorphically stable stream chann
l
d
d rmanent, flowing,
e
s an
an
banks; (iii).Pool, riffle,
run sequences within the channel; (iv) Stable sand; gravel, cobble, boulder
bedrock substrates with
and
,
_
no more than low amounts of fine sediment; (v) Moderate to '
high stream gradient;,(vi) Periodic natural flo
di

living foraging, and spawn o
ng; and (vii) Fish h
ing areas for them. osts, with adequate
Vert
ebrates
Southern Appalachian saw whet owl Aegolius acadicus
Bog turtle

.Olive-sided flycatcher Clemmys muhlenbergii '.

C FSC
T(S/A)'
Hellbender ontopus borealis
FSC
Cerulean warbler C?Yptobranchus alleganiensis FSC

Carolina northern flying squirrel

``
Denendroica cerulea
Glaucomys sabrin
o .

FSC
Bald eagle
. us c
loratus
Haliaeetus le uc
ocephalus
Endangered

`Southern Appalachian red crossbill
Loxia curvirost Threatened ..
(proposed for dehstmg)
:

Gray b.m rock vole

Gray bat ra
1Mlicrotus chrotorrhinus carolmensis _
.
FSC :.

Southern Appalachian woodrat M otis
Y Otis
Neotoma florida
h FSC '
Endangered
Alleghany woodrat . '
Southern.
Appalachia
bl na
aematareia
Neotoma magister FSC

FS
n
ack-capped
chickadee
, Poe
cile atricapillus practicus C

FSC
Eastern cougar
Southern water shrew Puma concolor couguar .
S
Endangered*
Southern Appalachian yellow-bellied
k
sa orex palustris punctulatus
. S
phyrapicus varius appalac
FSC
psuc
er rensrs: FSC
Appalachian cottontail '
Syl°rl°gus obscur
Appalachian Bewick s wren us
Thryomanes bewickii altus FSC
FSC
Invertebrates
Appalachian elktoe
Spruce-fir moss s
ider Alasmidonta raveneliana
E
d
p
Tawny crescent butterfly. Microhexura montivativata
Ph n
angered
Endangered
Diana fritillary butterfly yciodes batesii nsrs
Speyeria diana.: FSC*

Vascular Plants FSC
Fraser fir
Piratebush Abies fraseri

Mountain bittercress Buckleya dishcophylla FSC
FSC
Tall larkspur , Cardamine clematitis FSC
Glade spurge Delphinium exaltatum FSC*
Smoky Mountaimmannagrass Euphorbiapurpurea FSC
Small whorled pogonia
." Glyceria nubigena FSC
.
Butternut
' ISotrza medeoloides
Juglans cmer
Threatened'
Fraser
s loosestrife
Torrev's mountain ea:
Lysimachia fraseri FSC
mmt .
Ru
gel'sragwort
Pycnanthemum torrei FSC

FSC*
Carolina saxifrage Rugelianudicairlis FSC
Sax?aga carolmiana
donuary 29, 2003 FSC
t
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i
Natural Systems
Site Assessment
T.I.P. B-4690
Bridge No. 55 on SR 1324
over Tucker Creek
Transylvania County, North Carolina
August 2003
Introduction
Mulkey Engineers & Consultants (MULKEY) has been retained by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to prepare a programmatic categorical exclusion
for a bridge replacement project located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. The
NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge No. 55 over Tucker Creek on SR 1324 (Tanasee Gap
Road), which is identified as Transportation Improvement Project (T.I.P.) B-4690 (Figure 1)
This assessment report briefly describes the natural systems associated with the bridge
location. Field investigations at the project site were conducted by a qualified biologist from
MULKEY during April 2003. The field survey was undertaken to determine natural
resource conditions and to document natural communities, wildlife, and the presence of
protected species or their habitats. Published information regarding the project area and
region was derived from a number of published resources. Information concerning the
occurrence of federal and state protected species within the project vicinity was gathered
from the US Fish and Wildlife Service list of protected species and the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program database of rate species and unique habitats.
Qualifications of Principal Investigator
Investigator: Cindy S. Cart, Biologist
Education: BS Natural Resources (Ecosystem Assessment Concentration),
North Carolina State University
ASBA Business Administration, Calhoun State College
Experience: Mulkey Engineers & Consultants, November 2002 to present
Biologist, ARCADIS, May 2000 to November 2002
Sample Manager, CH2M HILL, October 1989 to June 1996
Certifications: Wetland Professional-In-Training, Society of Wetland Scientists
Stream ID and Buffer Rule Applications Program, NCDWQ
Benthic Collection Protocols for Stream Restoration, NCDWQ
Expertise: NEPA investigations, Section 7 field investigations, wetland determination
and delineation, stream determination and delineation, stream and wetland
restoration, habitat assessments, Rosgen stream assessment and classification,
404/401 permit applications, and USEPA HAZWOPER training.
Page 1 of 4
T.I.P. B-4690
Transylvania County
Natural Systems Assessment
Water Resources
The project site occurs in the upper portion of the French Broad River Basin. This basin is
composed of the French Broad River, Pigeon Rivet and Nolichucky River drainage areas.
Tucker Creek is located within Subbasin 04-03-01, which includes the North and West Fork
French Broad Rivet headwaters. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
stream index number for Tucker Creek is 6-3-10 and the USGS 8-digit hydrologic unit is
06010105. The project is situated at the intersection of SR1423 and SR 1424 (Pressley Fields
Road) in the Balsam Grove community. This area is approximately 6 miles (9.7 kilometers)
north of US 64 and about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Brevard.
The NCDWQ classifies surface waters of the state based on their intended best uses.
Tucker Creek, as well as its tributaries Methany Creek, Johnnies Creek, and Jake Branch,
account for the surface waters in the project area and are Class "C - Tt" waters. A Class
"C" designation denotes freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish
and aquatic life propagation and survival, and others uses. The "Tr" designation denotes
freshwaters protected for natural trout propagation and survival of stocked trout. There are
currently no 303(d) listed streams in the project area.
The Ambient Monitoring System (AMS) is a network of stream, lake, and estuarine water-
quality monitoring stations strategically located for the collection of physical and chemical .
water-quality data. The type of water-quality data or parameters collected is determined by
the waterbody's classification and corresponding water quality standards. The AMS
determines the "use support" status of waterbodies, meaning how well a waterbody supports
its designated uses. There are three AMS monitoring stations in this subbasin; however,
there are no AMS monitoring stations along Tucker Creek near the project site. The most
recent use support rating for Tucker Creek is "fully supporting." A fully supporting rating is
given to a.waterbody that fully supports its designated uses and generally has good or
excellent water quality.
Short-term impacts to water quality from construction-related activities include increased
sedimentation and turbidity. Long-term construction related impacts to water resources
include substrate destabilization, bank erosion, increased turbidity, altered flow rates, and
possible temperature fluctuations within the channel due to removal of streamside
vegetation.
Aquatic organisms are very sensitive to the discharges and inputs resulting from
construction. Appropriate measures must be taken to avoid spillage and control runoff.
.Such measures should include an erosion and sedimentation control plan, provisions for
waste materials and storage, stormwater management measures, and appropriate road
maintenance measures. NCDOT'sBertManagementPractices forPmtectionofSurraceWaters
(BMPs - PSW), Sedimentation Control guidelines, and design standards for sensitive
watersheds (15A NCAC 04B:0124) should be strictly enforced during the construction
stages of the project. Sediment and erosion control measures should adhere to design
standards for sensitive watersheds.
Page 2 of 4
T.I.P. B-4690
Transylvania County
Bridge demolition activities to remove the existing bridge are included as.part of the build
alternatives. The bridge demolition activities associated with this replacement will strictly
follow NCDOT's Best ManagementPracticesforBridge Demolition and Removal (BMps-BDR). As
per the BMPs - BDR, all methods of demolition shall be considered and implemented where
practical, other than dropping the bridge in the water.
This project is considered a Case 2under BMPs-BDR guidelines. A Case 2 project allows no
work in the water during moratorium periods associated with fish migration, spawning, and
larval recruitment into nursery areas. The NCWRC requests a moratorium prohibiting in-
stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot (7.6=meter) trout buffer from October
15 to April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of rainbow trout (Oncorhynebus mykiss) and
brown trout (Salmo trutta). This recommendation is based upon classification of waters in
the project area and comments received from agencies during the consultation process.
Biotic Resources
Vegetative communities at the bridge site are representative of areas impacted and modified
by rural residential development and agricultural uses. Several residences are located on the
northeast, northwest, and southwest corners adjacent to the bridge. The homes have
personal garden plots adjacent to them. A buried utility cable is also located on the
southwest corner of the bridge. Riparian vegetation upstream from the bridge is
predominantly grasses, with a sparse covering of woody shrubs and trees at the top of the
stream banks. Upstream of the bridge, vegetation in the sparse riparian canopy included
white pine (Pinus strobus), red maple (Ater rubrum), various types of grasses (family Poaceae),
and multiflora rose (Rosa multiora). Downstream of the bridge, riparian vegetation included
red oaks (Quercus spp.), various types of grasses (family Poaceae), multiflora rose (Rosa
multzflora), and rhododendron (Rhododendron marimus) were also dominant species at the site.
Existing Stream and Wetland Conditions
During the site visit, the stream had a moderate flow of clear water over a sandy substrate
with some small gravel. Woody debris in the bottom of the channel showed evidence of
sediment deposition. The channel width averaged 12 to 18 feet (3.7 to 5.5 meters) upstream
of the bridge, and averaged 20 to 25 feet (6.1 to 7.6 meters) wide downstream of the bridge.
Water depths in the meander bend pools averaged 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters).
The upstream pattern was characterized by long runs, with a meander pool located
approximately 15 feet above the bridge. This portion of the channel appeared to have been
straightened at point during the past, possibly as part of residential development. The
downstream pattern was characterized by a continuation of the upstream run over a sandy
substrate. An extensive bedrock outcrop occurred approximately 100 feet below the bridge.
This outcrop formed a riffle and step-pool sequence that continued downstream for several
hundred feet. Numerous fish were observed in the stream during the site visit, both in the
runs and pools. There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the project area.
Page 3 of 4
T.I.P. B-4640
Transylvania County
Protected Species
Federal law (under the provisions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended) requires that any action likely to adversely affect a species classified as federally-
protected be subject to review by the USFWS. Other species may receive additional
protection under separate laws. As of the 25 February 2003, Transylvania County species
list, the US Fish and Wildlife Service identified six Endangered (E) species, two Threatened
(I) species, one Threatened due to similarity of appearance[T(S/A)], and 30 Federal Species
of Concern (FSC) as occurring in the county. A review of habitat requirements for species
listed as threatened or endangered was completed prior to the field visit (Table 1). A search
of the project site found neither evidence of appropriate habitat for these species nor any
evidence of these species occurring at the site.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program lists of May 2003 included the federally listed
species and identified 20 additional species receiving protection under state laws. Natural
Heritage Program maps were reviewed on February 10, 2003 to determine if any protected
species have been identified near the project area. This map review confirmed that no
protected species are known to occur within a one mile radius of the project site.
Agency consultation was undertaken for this project with the USFWS, NCDWQ, and North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). The USFWS noted that there are no
known locations of listed species in the project area. The NCDWQ commented that
replacing the current bridge with a culvert(s) involves two impacts to the same stream that
will be added together and may require mitigation. The NCWRC recommends a moratorium
prohibiting instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot trout buffer from
October 15 to April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of rainbow trout (Oncorbymbus
mykirr) and brown trout (Salmo trutta). Sediment and erosion control measures should adhere
to the design standards for sensitive watersheds.
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Table 1. Protected Species Listed for Transylvania County, North Carolina
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Preferred Habitat
Status
Vascular Plants
Mountain sweet pitcher Sarraceniajonesii
plant
E Mountain region bogs and streamsides on
granite rockfaces along the Blue Ridge
Divide.
Small-whorled pogonia Isotria medealoides
T White pine forests throughout Mountain and
Piedmont regions and open, dry, deciduous
woods with acid soil. It occurs in habitat
where there is relatively high shrub coverage
or high sapling density
Spreading ovens Geum radiatum E Southern Blue Ridge Mountains on high-
elevation cliffs, outcrops, and steep slopes
which are exposed to full sun; also in thin,
gravelly soils of grassy balds near summit
outcrops.
Swamp pink Helonias bullata T Wetlands that are saturated but not flooded,
including southern Appalachian bogs and
swamps. Atlantic white cedar swamps,
° swampy forests hordering small streams;
boggy meadows and spring seepage areas.
Commonly associated with some
evergreens, including white cedar, pitch
pine, American larch, and black spruce.'
Nonvascular Plants
Rock gnome lichen Gymnoderma lineare E On rocks in areas of high humidity
either at
,high elevations (usually vertical cliff faces) or
on boulders & large rock outcrops in deep
river gorges at lower elevations.
Notes:
Habitat Available
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E Endangered A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.'
T Threatened A taxon'likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion
of its range.'
C Candidate Species which are very rare in North Carolina and are substantially reduced in numbers by habitat
destruction. They are also rare throughout their ranges and their fate depends on conservation in NC.
These species are likely to merit listing as Endangered or Threatened if habitat destruction continues.
' Historic Record The species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
" Obscure Record The date the element was last observed in the county or quad is uncertain.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
Cynthia Van der Wiele
DENR-Division of Water Quality/Wetland
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
LYNDO TIPPETT
-SECRETARY
May 1, 2003
WETLANDS /401,'QROUEG
MAY 1 2 20'03,.-` <,y
WATER QUALITY SECTION
RE: Request for comments on Bridge Replacement Projects B-3430, B-3431, B-4347,
B-4348, B-4349, B-4690, B-4691, and B-4692.
Dear Ms. Van der Wiele:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing the planning
and environmental studies for the replacement of the subject bridges. We anticipate that the
projects will be processed as Programmatic Categorical Exclusions. The bridge replacement
projects are included in NCDOT's 2002-2008 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The purpose of this letter is to solicit your input concerning the potential impact of the
proposed projects upon social, economic, demographic, land use or environmental conditions
near the projects. A vicinity map and bridge demolition package is attached for each project,
described below. All of the projects are located within NCDOT Division 14.
• B-3430, Cherokee County, Replace Bridge No. 43 over Hanging Dog Creek on SR
1331 (Beaver Dam Road) west of Murphy.
• B-3431, Cherokee County, Replace Bridge No. 45 over Beaver Dam Creek on SR
1331 (Beaver Dam Road) west of Murphy.
¦ B-4347, Jackson County, Replace Bridge No. 3 over Norton Mill Road on SR 1107
(Whiteside Cove Road) southwest of Cashiers.
• B-4348, Jackson County, Replace Bridge No. 156 over Dicks Creek on SR 1388
(Dicks Creek Road) near Dillsboro.
¦ B-4349, Jackson County, Replace Bridge No. 36 over Dicks Creek on SR 1388
(Dicks Creek Road) near Dillsboro.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNIT FAX: [phone] BERYL ROAD
1565 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1565 WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US

• B-4690, Transylvania County, Replace Bridge No. 55 over Tucker Creek on SR 1324
(Tanasee Gap Road) in the Balsam Grove community.
B-4691, Transylvania County, Replace Bridge No. 59 over Tucker Creek on SR 1324
(Tanasee Gap Road) in the Balsam Grove community.
• B-4692, Haywood County, Replace Bridge No. 283 over Wesleys Creek on SR 1334
in the Fines Creek community.
Please note that there will be no formal interagency scoping meeting for these projects.
This letter constitutes solicitation for scoping comments related to the projects. To allow us to
fully evaluate the impacts of the proposed projects, please respond in writing by June 3, 2003
concerning any beneficial or adverse impacts of the proposed projects relating to the interest of
your agency.
If you have any questions or comments concerning these projects, please contact me at
[phone], ext. 8277. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Summers
Project Manager
Bridge Maintenance Unit
LWM/ms
Attachment

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Mike Summers, Project Manager
Bridge Maintenance Unit, NCDOT
FROM: Marla Chambers, Highway Projects Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program, NCWRC
DATE: June 26, 2003 .
SUBJECT: Seeping review of NCDOT's proposed bridge replacement projects B-3430, B-
3431, B-4347, B-4348, B-4349, B-4690, B-4691, B-4692 in Cherokee, Jackson,
Transylvania and Haywood Counties.
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has requested comments from
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) regarding impacts to fish and
wildlife resources resulting from the subject project. Staff biologists have reviewed the
information provided and have the following preliminary comments. These comments are
provided in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
661-667d).
Our standard recommendations for bridge replacement projects of this scope are as
follows:
We generally prefer spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work
within the stream and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and
vertical clearances provided by bridges allows for human and wildlife passage beneath
the structure, does not block fish passage, and does not block navigation by canoeists and
boaters.
2. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream.
3. Live concrete should not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the stream.
4. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
Bridge Scopings
Cherokee, Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood Co. 3 June 26, 2003
16. During subsurface investigations, equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to
prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic. fluids,
or other toxic materials.
If corrugated metal pipe arches, reinforced concrete pipes, or concrete box culverts are
used:
The culvert must be designed to allow for aquatic life and fish passage. Generally, the
culvert or pipe invert should be buried at least 1 foot below the natural streambed
(measured from the natural thalweg depth). If multiple barrels are required, barrels other
than the base flow barrel(s) should be placed on or near stream bankfull or floodplain
bench elevation (similar to Lyonsfield design). These should be reconnected to
floodplain benches as appropriate. This may be accomplished by utilizing sills on the
upstream end to restrict or divert flow to the base flow barrel(s). Silled barrels should be
filled with sediment so as not to cause noxious or mosquito breeding conditions.
Sufficient water depth should be provided in the base flow barrel during low flows to
accommodate fish movement. If culverts are longer than 40-50 linear feet, alternating or
notched baffles 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 channel depth and flow regimes, and 3)`by providing resting places for fish
and other aquatic organisms. In essence, the 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 least 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 whenever
possible to avoid channel realignment. Widening the stream channel must be avoided.
Stream channel widening at the 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 professionally designed, sized, and installed.
In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same location
with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and
located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing
stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure should be removed
and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed
down to the natural ground elevation. The area should be stabilized with grass and planted with
native tree species. Tall fescue should not be used in riparian areas. If the area that is reclaimed

Bridge Scopings
Cherokee, Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood Co.
June 26, 2003
6. B-4690, Transylvania Co., Bridge No. 55 over Tucker Creek on SR 1324 (Tanasee Gap
Road). A moratorium prohibiting in-stream work and land disturbance within the 254oot
trout buffer is recommended from October 15 to April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of
rainbow and brown trout. Sediment and erosion control measures should adhere to the
design standards for sensitive watersheds.
B-4691, Transylvania Co., Bridge No. 59 over Tucker Creek on SR 1324 (Tanasee Gap
Road). Same as B-4690 above.
B-4692, Haywood Co., Bridge No. 283 over Wesleys Creek on SR 1334. No special
concerns indicated. Standard requirements should apply.
We request that NCDOT routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife
resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. The NCDOT should install and maintain
sedimentation control measures throughout the life of the project and prevent wet concrete from
contacting water in or entering into these streams. Replacement of bridges with spanning
structures of some type, as opposed to pipe or box culverts, is recommended in most cases.
Spanning structures allow wildlife passage along streambanks, reducing habitat fragmentation
and vehicle related mortality at highway crossings.
If you need further assistance or information on NCWRC concerns regarding bridge
replacements, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you for the opportunity to review and
comment on these projects.
cc: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, DWQ
Marella Buncick, USFWS
Sarah Kopplin, NHP
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