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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
NC Division of Water Quality
Transportation Permitting Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
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ATTN: Mr. Brian Wrenn
Dear Sir,
090513
Subject: Neuse Riparian Buffer Authorization Request for the proposed
replacement of Bridge No. 2 over Contentnea Creek on SR 1628 in Wilson
County. Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP=1628(1), State Project No.
8.2342301, WBS No.33835.1.1, TIP No. B-4682
Please find enclosed the PCN form, buffer drawings, half-size plans sheets, and USFWS
concurrence letter for the above referenced project. A Programmatic Categorical Exclusion
(PCE) was completed on March 12, 2008, and distributed shortly thereafter. Additional
copies are available upon request. The North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT), Division of Highways, in consultation with the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), proposes to replace Bridge No. 2 in Wilson County. The Let date for this project
is November 17, 2009 and the review date is September 29, 2009.
Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Permit: A Section 404 Permit is not required due to the lack of impacts to
Waters of the U.S.
Section 401 Certification: A written Section 401 Water Quality Certification is not being
requested due to a 404 permit not being required.
Neuse River Basin Buffer Authorization: NCDOT requests that the NC Division of Water
Quality review this application and issue a written approval for a Neuse Riparian Buffer
Authorization.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
INEBSITE WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
4701 ATLANTIC AVENUE
SUITE 116
RALEIGH NC 27604
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT website at:
http://www.ncdot.orWdoh/preconstruct/pe/neu/permit.html
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Chris Manley, at
919-431-6746.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
J. Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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NIr Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
W/o attachment (see website for,attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P E.,?Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Richard E. Greene, P.E. Div. 4 Engineer
Mr. Chad Coggins, Div. 4 Environmental Officer
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Ms. Anne Deaton, NCDMF
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mrs. Pam Williams, PDEA Project Planning Engineer
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
? Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NW P) number: N/A or General Permit (GP) number: N/A
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ? No For the record onl

? Yes y for Corps Permit:

? No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation

of impacts? If. so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu
fee program.
Yes
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® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ? No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge No.2 over Contentnea Creek on SR 1628 .
21b. County: Wilson
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Stantonsburg
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: B4682
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. not applicable
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
not applicable
3d. Street address: 1598 Mail Service Center
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
31h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
41b. Name: not applicable
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
41h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: not applicable
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): not applicable
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.609931 Longitude: - 77.864986
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 0.86 acre
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Contentnea Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C, SW, NSW
2c. River basin: Neuse
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The surrounding area is mostly forested and agricultural.
31b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
400
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To replace a structurally deficient bridge.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves replacing a 165-foot bridge with a 203=foot, 4-span bridge on the existing alignment with an off-site
detour. Standard road building equipment, such as trucks, dozers, and cranes will be used.
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4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in-the past?
Comments:

? Yes ®No ? Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
? Preliminary El
Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes
®No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ? Streams -tributaries ® Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 21b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
Site 1
? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
_ ? No ? DWQ
Site 2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0 Permanent
0 Temporary
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial & intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 31b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of Average Impact length
number - (PER) or jurisdiction stream (linear feet)
Permanent (P) or intermittent (Corps - 404, 10 width
Temporary (T) (INT)? DWQ-non-404, (feet)
other)
Site 1 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 0 Perm
0 Temp
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact number - waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or (if applicable)
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0 Permanent
0 Temporary
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 51b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID
b Proposed use or (acres)
num
er purpose of pond Excavat
Flooded Filled ed Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer
impacts below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
® Neuse ?Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number- Reason for impact Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or . Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T required?
B1 ®P [] T Road crossing Contentnea El Yes
507
719
Creek ® No
B2 ®P ? T Bridge Contentnea s
® 174
Creek No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts 681 719
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The proposed bridge is 38 feet longer than the existing bridge; the proposed bridge will be at approximately the same
grade as the existing structure; an off site detour will be used, 3:1 fill slopes where practicable.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
BMP's with be used during construction.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

E) Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: not applicable
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making.a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) -required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ? Yes ®No
buffer mitigation?
61b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer th at requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e:g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes
? No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
® Yes El No
Comments: See permit drawings
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
See attached permit drawings
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? not applicable
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
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4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
? HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwaler management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply):
? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
41b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ® Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ® Yes ? No
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered 'yes' to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ® Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ®No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
31b. If you answered 'yes' to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
not applicable
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
®Yes ? No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? ® Yes No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
® Raleigh
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
see attached concurrence letter
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ®No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NMFS County Index
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ®No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NEPA Documentation
6. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ?Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Maps

Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Appli nUAg nt's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh. North Carolina 27636-3726
November 27. 2007
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1598
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
FEE IVED
NOV 29 2007
DIVISION OF PERWAYS
PDEA-OFFICE OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
This letter is in response to your letter of November 15, 2007 which provided the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) with the biological determination of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
that the replacement of Bridge No. 2 on SR 1628 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County (TIP No. B-
4682) may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the federally endangered dwarf wedgemussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon). These comments are provided in accordance with section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to information provided, a mussel survey was conducted at the project site on April 13, 2007.
The survey extended 100 meters upstream and 400 meters downstream of SR 1628. Though several
specimens representing four species of mussels were observed, no dwarf wedgemussels were observed.
Based on available information, the Service concurs with your determination that the project may affect,
but is not likely to adversely affect the dwarf wedgemussel. We believe that the requirements of section
7(a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied. We remind you that obligations under section 7 consultation must
be reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed
species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered in this review; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or (3) a new species is listed or
critical habitat determined that may be affected by this identified action.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions regarding our
sponc , plz!asc coma..` Mr C-a f rcrdan of [phone] (Pvt. 311
Sincerely, r -
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
cc: William Wescott, USACE, Washington, NC
Rob Ridings, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Mihtscher. USEPA. Raleigh, NC
John Sullivan, FHWA, Raleigh, NC
David Harris, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh. North Carolina 27636-3726
November 27. 2007
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1598
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
This letter is in response to your letter of November 15, 2007 which provided the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) with the biological determination of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
that the replacement of Bridge No. 2 on SR 1628 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County (TIP No. B-
4682) may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the federally endangered dwarf wedgemussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon). These comments are provided in accordance with section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to information provided, a mussel survey was conducted at the project site on April 13, 2007.
The survey extended 100 meters upstream and 400 meters downstream of SR 1628. Though several
specimens representing four species of mussels were observed, no dwarf wedgemussels were observed.
Based on available information, the Service concurs with your determination that the project may affect,
but is not likely to adversely affect the dwarf wedgemussel. We believe that the requirements of section
7(a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied. We remind you that obligations under section 7 consultation must
be reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed
species or critical.habitat in a manner not-previously considered in-this review; (2)4 this action-is- -
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or (3) a new species is listed or
critical habitat determined that may be affected by this identified action.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions regarding our
response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone] (Ext. 32).
Sincerely,
)u4?',
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
cc: William Wescott, USACE, Washington, NC
Rob Ridings, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
John Sullivan, FHWA, Raleigh, NC
David Harris, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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Division of Water Quality
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July 5, 2005
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Through: John HennessY;1
From: Christina Breen
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Subject: Comments on Various Bridge Replacements, B-4680, B-4682 in Wilson County.
In reply to your correspondence dated May 20, 2005 (received June 9, 2005) in which you requested comments for
the referenced projects, the NC Division of Water Quality has the following comments:
L Proiect-Soecit-tc Comments
B-4680 Bridre over Whiteoak Swamp. Wilson Co.
Whiteoak Swamp are class C, Sw, NSW waters of the State.DWQ is very concerned with sedimentation
and erosion impacts that could result from this project. DWQ recommends that the most protective
sedimentation and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to Whiteoak
Swamp. DWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best
management practices as detailed in Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters.
Refer to 15A NCAC 2B .0224(2) and 15A NCAC 2H. 1006. This project is within the Neuse River Basin.
Riparian buffer impacts should be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible. Refer to 15A
NCAC 213 .0233 for a table of allowable uses.
B-4682 Bridge over Contentnea Creek, Wilson Co.
Contentnea Creek are class C, Sw, NSW waters of the State. DWQ is very concerned with sedimentation
and erosion impacts that could result from this project. DWQ recommends that the most protective
sedimentation and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to
Contentnea Creek. DWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff
through best management practices as detailed in Best Management Practices for the Protection of
Surface Waters. Refer to 15A NCAC 2B .0224(2) and 15A NCAC 2H .1006. This project is within the
Neuse River Basin. Riparian buffer impacts should be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent
possible. Refer to 15A NCAC 213 .0233 for a table of allowable uses.
1. If corrugated metal pipe arches, reinforced concrete pipes, or concrete box culverts are used to replace
the bridge, then DWQ recommends the use of Nationwide Permit No. 14 rather than Nationwide
Permit 23.
2. If the old bridge is removed, no discharge of bridge material into surface waters is preferred. Strict
adherence the Corps of Engineers guidelines for bridge demolition will be a condition of the 401
Water Quality Certification.
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAR 919-733-6893 / Internet: httpl/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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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). Sufficient water depth
should be provided in the base flow barrel during low flows to accommodate fish movemenf: 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 should 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 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.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Christina Breen at [phone].
cc: Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Bill Biddlecome, NCDWQ Washington Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
May 20, 2005
Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Dept. of Administration
1302 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1302
SUBJECT: Various Bridge Replacements
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Wilson County, North Carolina
State Project Nos.:
8.2342201 (B-4680); WBS Element 33834.1.1, F.A. No. BRZ-1507(3)
8.2342301 (B-4682); WBS Element 33835.1.1, F.A. No. BRSTP-1628(1)
Dear Ms. Baggett:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch is conducting planning, environmental and engineering
services and preparing a Planning Report/Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed
improvements on each of the above-listed subject projects. As an integral part of these
studies, we are soliciting input from agencies and individuals concerning the potential
impacts of the proposed improvements on any structure or feature within each of the
project areas and the impacts each of these projects may have on the social, economic,
cultural, physical or biological conditions in the area. Attached are location maps for your
information and reference.
Each of the above-listed projects is included in the Draft 2006-2012 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled to begin in Fiscal
Year 2007 and construction in Fiscal Year 2008 for both bridges. The scope of each of
the projects consists of replacement of the respective bridges. These replacements will
result in safer traffic operations. Rehabilitation of the existing structures does not appear
to be a feasible option due to their ages and deteriorating conditions.

MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27899-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
INESSITE: WWWNCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
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We are currently in the process of evaluating the environmental impacts associated with
each of the bridge replacement projects. Please note that there will be no formal
interagency scoping meeting for any of these projects. This letter, therefore, constitutes
solicitation for scoping comments related to each of the subject projects. In order that we
may fully evaluate the impacts of each of the proposed projects, it is requested that you
respond in writing concerning any beneficial or adverse impacts of the proposed project
relating to the interest of your agency. For the study efforts to stay on schedule and for
your input to be included, please respond by June 15, 2005.
Please direct your comments to:
Ms. Colista S. Freeman, P.E.
NCDOT, Project Development & Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
[e-mail]
if you have any questions or need additional information concerning this project, please
contact Ms. Freeman at [phone], ext. 227.
V 1
Gregory J. orpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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SR 1507 Bridge Replacement over Whiteoak Swamp Site Location
Wilson County, North Carolina
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