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Home My WebLink About20180542 Ver 1_FINAL MCDC_20180417DocuSign Envelope ID: OAD2F8E6-A46F-43C8-8E22-D557D8C6B3F0 MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST TIP Project No. -- W.B.S. Project No. 17BP.2.R.85 Proiect Location: Bridge No. 249 over Duck Creek on SR 1336 (Hawkins Beach Road) in Beaufort County. Proiect Description: The purpose of this project is to replace Beaufort County Bridge No. 249 on SR 1336 (Hawkins Beach Road) over Duck Creek. Bridge No. 249 is 53 feet long with a deck width of 20 feet. The replacement structure will be a bridge approximately 80 feet long providing a minimum of 33 feet clear deck width. The bridge will include two 10-foot lanes and 2-foot paved shoulders. The bridge length is based on preliminary design information and is set by hydraulic requirements. The approach roadway will extend approximately 0.11 miles on each end of the bridge. The roadway will be designed using Sub-Regional Tier Guidelines with a 60 mile per hour design speed. A one lane, on-site detour bridge will be constructed on the downstream side of SR 1336. The temporary modular panel bridge will be 160 feet long with a deck width of 12 feet. Purpose and Need: NCDOT Bridge Management Unit records indicate Bridge No. 249 has a sufficiency rating of 4.0 out of a possible 100 for a new structure. Bridge No. 249 has timber elements that are sixty-three years old as is classified structurally deficient. Timber components have a typical life expectancy between 40 to 50 years due to the natural deterioration rate of wood. Components of the wooden superstructure and substructure have experienced an increasing degree of deterioration and are no longer feasible to address through maintenance activities. The posted weight limit on the bridge is down to 17 tons for single vehicles and 25 tons for truck-tractor semi-trailers. Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: A Nationwide Permit 3 and corresponding Water Quality Certification 4085 will likely be required for impacts resulting from this project. In addition, the 404 Permit will likely be applicable. A NCDWQ Section 401 Water Quality General may be required prior to the issuance of a Section 404 Permit. Other required 401 certifications may include a GC 3366 for temporary construction access and dewatering. The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize project construction. A Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major permit will be required for this project. Special Proiect Information: Environmental Commitments: The list of project commitments (Greensheet) is located at the end of the checklist. Erosion Control: NCDOT sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used to contain on-site fill material. DocuSign Envelope ID: OAD2F8E6-A46F-43C8-8E22-D557D8C6B3F0 Estimated Costs: The estimated costs are based on similar projects: Construction: $1,500,000 Estimated Traffic: 2011 ADT = 530 2031 ADT = 1060 % trucks/duals = 6 Accidents: Analysis showed no crashes along SR 1336 at or near Bridge 249 from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017. Design Exceptions: There are no design exceptions for this project. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations: This portion of SR 1136 is not part of a designated bicycle route nor is it listed in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). No temporary bicycle or pedestrian accommodations are required for this project. Alternatives Discussion: A phase constructed on-site detour was selected to minimize impacts to the CAMA wetlands to the extent possible. Two detour alternatives were considered to quantify impacts and determine the side of the detour. The detour was chosen to be located on the downstream of the existing crossing. Other Agency Comments: A letter was sent to the US Coast Guard on February 19, 2018 to determine if a Coast Guard bridge permit would be needed. Coordination with the US Coast Guard will be continued. Public Involvement: A landowner notification letter will be sent to all properties adjacent to this project. Mitigation: Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. will not be required due to the permanent impacts to coastal wetlands being less than 1,000 square feet. Boat Ramp Access: Access to the boat ramp on the northwest quadrant will be maintained. Northern Long Eared Bat: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a programmatic biological opinion (PBO) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the USACE and NCDOT for the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis) in eastern North Carolina. The PBO covers the entire NCDOT program in Divisions 1-8, including all NCDOT projects and activities. The programmatic determination for NLEB for the NCDOT program is May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect. The PBO provides incidental take coverage for NLEB and will ensure compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for five years for all NCDOT projects with a federal nexus in Divisions 1-8, which includes Beaufort County. (Part C, Question 12) DocuSign Envelope ID: OAD2F8E6-A46F-43C8-8E22-D557D8C6B3F0 PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA 1. Will the proposed project involve land disturbing activity of more than ten acres that will result in substantial, permanent changes in the natural cover or topography of those lands? 2. Will the proposed project require the expenditure of more than ten million dollars in public funds? 3. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity which would qualify as a Non-Major Action under the Minimum Criteria rules? If "yes", under which category? 9 YES NO ❑ � ❑ � � � If "yes" is selected for either Question 1 or 2 and "no" is selected for Question 3, then the project does not qualify as a Non-Major Action. A state environmental impact statement (SEIS) or state environmental assessment (SEA) will be required. I7� 71M �uIl�Mlulllu[�17YY�17/:��►:��1�I�IYC�]�f.y YES NO 4. Does the proposed activity have a signiiicant adverse effect on wetlands; surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or unique ❑ � agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational, archaeological, or historical value? 5. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the ❑ � Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? 6. Would the proposed activity cause signiiicant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality impacts? 7. Would the proposed activity cause signiiicant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or groundwater impacts? Q 0 10 Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on long- term recreational benefits? Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats? Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or the environment? 11. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity has such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern for its environmental effects has been expressed to the NCDOT? ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � Note: If any of Questions 4 through 11 in part B are answered "YES", the proposed project does not qualify as a Non-Major Action. A SEIS or SEA will be required. DocuSign Envelope ID: OAD2F8E6-A46F-43C8-8E22-D557D8C6B3F0 PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Ecolo ica�lImpacts 12. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action? 13. Does the action require the placement of fill in waters of the United States? 14. Does the proj ect require the placement of a significant amount of fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine savannahs? 15. Does the proj ect require stream relocation or channel changes? 16. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern, as defined in the Coastal Area Management Act? Cultural Resources 17. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the National Register of Historic Places? 18. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas? 4 YES NO � ❑ � ❑ ❑ � ❑ � � ❑ ❑ � ■ �/ DocuSign Envelope ID: OAD2F8E6-A46F-43C8-8E22-D557D8C6B3F0 DocuSigned by: Pre ared By: 3/1�/2018 �wtl(� �O�IIn,Sbin, Date Name: mi y Robison Title: Transportation Planning Engineer Firm: HNTB A proved By: 3�14/2018 Date —DocuSigned by: �it,�.t.V' �. �,o�.�, Program Manager 3/15/2018 I ,�A� i�7. ,,D�SbI�, Date Of�cer DocuSign Envelope ID: OAD2F8E6-A46F-43C8-8E22-D557D8C6B3F0 PROJECT COMMITMENTS 17BP.2.R.85 Moratoria A moratorium on in-water work will be in place from February 15 to September 30 of any given year. Buffer Rules The Tar-Pamlico River Buffer Regulations apply to this project; in accordance, the proposed bridge will not contain deck drains. Coast Guard Coordination Coordination with the Coast Guard will be continued to determine if a Coast Guard bridge permit will be needed. Boat Ramp Access Access to the boat ramp in the northwest quadrant of the project will be maintained during construction. Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist Page 1 of 1 Green Sheet March 13, 2018