20181276 Ver 1_Bridge #142 Letter_20180918

STATE OF NOR''I'H CAROLINA
DEPARTME�'T QF 'TRANSPC)R'�ATI�QN
ROY COOPEi�
GOVFRN(3R
Sept�mber 18, 2018
Mr. Steve Kichefski
U. S. Army Corps of �ngineers
Ash�ville Reguiata� Pield Office
151 Patton Aven�e, Room 20$
Ashevill�, NC 28801-5006
J�Es H. TR��r�Q�, TII
SECRFT�:RY
Subject: Nationvaide Perrnit #3
Replace Bridge #� 142 an SR 1319 with New Brid�;e
Alleghany County, North Cara�ina
Project Number: 17BP.1i.R174 (DWR Per�rtit F�e: $240)
Dear Mr. Kich�efski:
T'lae North Carolina Department of Transpartatian is sche�uled to rep�ace �ridg� #�42
with a new bridge a� the same location. The existing single span timber and steel bri�ige
is 24' long x 21' wide a.�d �s st�acturally deficient. The propQsed single span cored slab
bridge is 35' long by 30' wide. neck drains are nat renuired. �ra offsi�e detou� is
proposed.
Stream Impaets:
Statian Existing Pro�osed Temporary Ripr�p Tot�� Im�acis
N�a�mber Structure S�ze Structure De�vatering Innpacts at tlais Station
Size (feet) (feet} (feet)
24' flong x 21' 35' long x 30' 10 {beyond
$ridge #142 wide bridge wide bridge RR limits) 871 97
Perm. FilllRiprap Impacts = Tota� Projeet Impaets = 97
87 feet f�et
j The riprap total here i�ciudes all bank stabilization and bank hardening ass�ciated with
the new structure and riprap that is beyond the footprint of the existing structi.�r� and wing
walls. The total i� a little �are than usual d+�e to the stream running para11e1 ta t�e raad
on the south side of the stre� crossing.
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Mr. Steve Kichefski
Alleghany Bridge # 142
September 18, 2018
The replacement of the existing bridge with the proposed new bridge will requir�
te�nporary dewatering during abutmen# removal and riprap installation. An impervious
dike will be constructed adjacenti to the proposed impact area to isolate the work zone.
Any dirty water located inside the construction area will be pumped into a silt bag if
necessary. Once the new bank stabilization is in place, the imperviaus dikes will be
removed and preconstruction streambed elevatians will be restored.
Constru.ctian of this project will require impacts ta wa#ers af the United States in the New
River Sasin. The existing bridge crosses Potato Creek (Class: C; Trout} and is located in
a trout watersbed. This project does not drain to designated critical habitat.
This project was reviewed for the presence of threatened and endangered species in the
field and I have also included a query of the NCNHP database. Based on the project area
mapped with my request, the data.base sea.rch indicates that there are no records for
threatened or endangered species, impartant naturt'al eommunities, natural areas, or
conservation/nczanaged areas vv�thin the proposed project boundary. There will be
approximately 0.07 acres of tree cutting at the project location due ta cut and fi1I work.
The NLEB is listed as a protected species in this county but the project does not fall
within one af the HUCs identified in the SLOPES spelled out in the Nationwide Permit
Regional Conditzons. We do not anticipate any impact to any ather federally listed
species.
Cultural resou�rce compliance work has been completed. No archaeological resources or
historic properties will be affected by this prajeet �see attached).
The praject i�npacts are not significant in nat�u'e and should noi remove or degrade
existing water quality uses. Starmwatex will be routed through grass or xock iined
ditches, dspending on the ditch line slope. Pipe sizes used will be the minimum
necessary to create a safe roadway. By uti�izing the erosion contral measures out�ined in
the attachments to this appiieation, downstream water quality standards will be protected.
All appropria#e BMPs will be used during construction.
By copy of this electronic letter, it is requested that Mrs. Marla Chambers with the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission camment directly to you concerning the 404
Natianwide Pertnit application with a copy sent ta me.
By copy of this electranic letter, it is requested that the Division of Water ResQurces,
401/Wetlands Unit, issue the appropriate permit for construction of this project. It is
requested that any comments related ta tha 401 certificatian be electronically forwarded
directly to me with a copy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We wouid like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is
required, please let me know. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated.

Mr. Steve Kichefs�Ci
Alleghany Bridge # 142
Septe�nber 18, 2018
Sincerely,
�Q�
Heath Slaughter
Division Envzranmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Marla Ci�ambers, NCWRG
Amy Chaprraan, Division of Water Resou�'ces
Dave Wanucha, Divis�on af Water Resources
Joe Laws, Division Bridge Program Manager
Todd Hiatt, Roadside Enviro�ental Field Operations Engineer