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MICHAEL F. EASLEY - LYNDO TIPPETr
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 20, 2009
Mr. Tom Steffens, Transportation Project Manager
Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Dear Mr. Steffens,
Subject: SECTION 404 - NEPA MERGER PROCESS APPLICATION for a
Department of the Army Permit Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act, to Discharge Dredged or Fill Material Into Waters Of The United States
To Construct the Proposed US 701 and NC 87 Bypass Interchange in Bladen
County, North Carolina
Federal Aid Project NHF-87(15)
WBS Element 40226. 1.1
TIP Project R-4903
The following application, including separate attachments for (1) Project Summary, (2)
ENG Form 4345, and (3) mailing labels, is submitted in accordance with Step 4 of the
guidelines for integrating project review under the National Environmental Policy act and
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This project followed the Merger Process under the .
Bridge Replacement Process and has received concurrence on the project purpose and
need (CP 1), alternatives to be studied in detail (CP 2), and bridging decisions (CP 2A)
from the Regulatory Division. A Categorical Exclusion (CE) is being prepared and is
scheduled to be completed in November 2009.
The following information is a summary of relevant project details and is being provided
to assist in the Section 404 regulatory review of the project. This letter and attachments
should provide sufficient information for the issuance of a Public Notice for the project.
Because the project is being processed as a CE, there is no requirement for a public
hearing. However, NCDOT will be holding an informal citizens informational workshop
in the near future to obtain comments from the public on the detailed study alternatives
for the project.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 8 EwIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
BRIDGE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UNIT
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Please issue your public notice at the earliest opportunity so that we can jointly proceed
toward selecting the LEDPA (least environmentally damaging, practicable alternative
which meets the purpose and need of the project) following analysis of public input.
Once the LEDPA is selected and approved, efforts will be undertaken to further minimize
impacts to wetlands and riparian buffers in the LEDPA corridor and to propose suitable
compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable impacts.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Kim Gillespie at
[phone], ext. 247 or John Merritt at [phone].
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Uorpe/h.D., Manager
Project Developm nt and Environmental Analysis Branch
CC: Scott McLendon, USACOE, Wilmington (Cover Letter Only)
John Sullivan, FHWA Division Administrator
Rob Ridings, NCDWQ (7 copies)
Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Ron Lucas, PE, FHWA
Ron Sechler, NMFS
Fritz Rohde, NCDMF
Art McMillan, PE, Highway Design
Jay Bennett, PE, Roadway Design
Greg Perfetti, PE, Structure Design
David Chang, PE, Hydraulics
Phil Harris, PE, Natural Environment Unit
Greg Burns, PE, Acting Division 6 Engineer
Rob Hanson, PE, Project Development
Jay McInnis, PE, Project Development
Joel Strickland, RPO Coordinator, Mid-Carolina Council of Governments
PROPOSED US 701/NC 87 BYPASS INTERCHANGE
BLADEN COUNTY
TIP PROJECT R-4903
INTRODUCTION
This project involves the construction of an interchange at the existing at-grade
intersection of US 701 with the NC 87 Elizabethtown Bypass. The proposed interchange
construction at the NC 87 Bypass/US 701 intersection is included in the 2009-2015 North
Carolina State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The location is shown in
Figure 1. The project is classified as a Federal Categorical Exclusion.
NEPA/404 MERGER PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
The project is federally funded and is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act.
The meeting for Concurrence Points 1; 2, and 2A was held on April 21, 2009.
Concurrence was reached on Purpose and Need, Alternatives to be Carried Forward for
Detailed Study, and Bridging Decisions (Concurrence Points 1, 2, and 2A).
PROJECT PURPOSE AND NEED
The purpose of the proposed project is to improve the safety and capacity of the
NC 87 Bypass/US 701 intersection.
The proposed project is intended to address the following needs:
A number of angle and left-tum accidents have occurred at this location. Several
of these accidents have resulted in serious injuries or fatalities. Approximately
35% of these accidents occurred when a driver on NC 87 failed to stop at the
traffic signal.
• The fatal crash rate at this intersection is over six times the statewide average and
over twice the critical rate.
• By the year 2030, the existing signalized intersection will operate at capacity
(level of service E).
Accident Data
An accident study was conducted for the NC 87/US 701 intersection for the time period
between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2005. During this time, 26 crashes were
reported at the project intersection. One of these crashes was fatal. Forty-six percent of
these crashes were angle and left-turn accidents, Table 1 on the next page compares the
crash rates at this location with the statewide average and the critical rate.
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Table 1
Accident Rates Comparison
Total Accident Rate Fatal Accident Rate
ACC/100MVM ACC/100MVM
NC 87/US 701
Intersection (1/03 169.45 6.52
to 12/05
2003-2005 Statewide
Average Four-Lane 123.91 0.56
Rural NC Routes
Critical Rate* 170.74 3.78
ACC/100MVM - Accidents per 100 million vehicle miles
* The critical rate is a statistically derived number that can be used to
identify high accident roadway segments.
As the table above shows, the total accident rate at the NC 871US 701 intersection is
higher than the statewide average and near the critical rate. The fatal accident rate is over
six times the statewide average and twice the critical rate.
NC 87 Bypass within the project area was constructed on new location and completed in
2001. As stated previously, partial control of access exists along this facility. Access is
only allowed from public roads, no direct driveway access is permitted onto the bypass.
The US 701 intersection is the only signalized intersection along the portion of the bypass
that was constructed on new location. The lack of driveways and signals and the design
of the bypass seem to lead drivers to expect an interchange instead of a signal at US 701.
Approximately 35% of the accidents occurring at the US 701 intersection were caused by
drivers on NC 87 not stopping for the traffic signal.
Traffic Carrying Capacity Without Project
Current (2006) traffic volumes within the study area range from 5,500 vehicles per day
(vpd) to 9,400 vpd along. US 701, and from 3,800 to 6,900 vpd along NC 87 Bypass. By
the year 2030, traffic volumes within the study area will range from 7,800 vpd to 13,700
vpd along US 701, and from 6,400 to 10,900 vpd along NC 87 Bypass.
The intersection is currently operating at a level of service D. By the year 2030, the
intersection will operate at capacity (level of service E).
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COST ESTIMATES AND SCHEDULE
Construction cost estimates for each alternative are presented in Table 1 below. The
project is scheduled to begin right of way acquisition in fiscal year 2011 and will be let to
construction in fiscal year 2013.
Table 1
Alternatives Cost Estimates
Alternative 2 Alternative 4
Wetland/StreamMitigation $977,000 $1,479,000
Total Construction Cost $16,200,000 $15,600,000
Right of Way Costs $1,335,000 $2,195,000
Total Project Cost $18,51200 $19,274,000
PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES SECTION
No-Build Alternative
The "no-build" alternative does not effectively meet the purpose and need for the project.
The fatal crash rate at the intersection was over six times the statewide average and twice
the critical rate between January 2003 and December 2005. The NC 87 Bypass/US 701
intersection was the eighth highest in ranking of potentially hazardous intersection
locations in Bladen County in 2007. The intersection currently operates at level of
service D. By the year 2030, the intersection will operate at capacity (level of service E).
Countermeasure Alternatives
Countermeasure alternatives can include warning lights, rumble strips, additional lanes,
turn lanes, etc. Flashers with warning signs reading "Be Prepared to Stop" have been
installed on NC 87. (These were not installed on US 701.) It is possible the warning
signs have helped some of the traffic issues at this intersection, but an interchange would
reduce the number of accidents even more. For this reason, other alternatives are
recommended.
Directional Crossover
Converting the existing full movement crossover into a directional crossover (superstreet)
would require traffic on US 701 wishing to cross or turn left onto NC 87 to turn right and
travel several hundred feet to make a left turn or u-turn. Due to the amount of traffic at
this intersection, traffic signals would probably still be required, however. This
configuration would probably operate satisfactorily, but the required traffic signals may
still violate driver's expectations on NC 87. For this reason, a directional crossover is not
recommended.
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Interchange Alternatives
Four alternatives were developed for an interchange at US 701. Table 2 below shows a
comparison of the alternatives presented at the April 2009 merger meeting mentioned
above. Two of the four interchange alternatives were 'selected for detailed study by the
merger team at this meeting. The two alternatives which were dropped from further
consideration are described below.
Table 2
Interchange Alternative Comparison
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4
Residential 4 4 6 4
Relocatees
Business 0 0 1 2
Relocatees
Wetlands 1.39 0.89 1.94 1.77
Affected Acres
Stream Impacts 2,387 1,268 2,979 1,857
(Linear Feet)*
Habitat for No No No No
Federally
Protected
Species?
Historic None are None are None are None are
Properties? considered eligible considered eligible considered eligible considered eligible
for the National for the National for the National for the National
Register Register Register Register
*Stream information was updated following the April 2009 merger meeting mentioned above.
These are the updated impacts.
Alternative 1
Alternative 1 is a partial cloverleaf interchange with loops and ramps in the northwest
and southeast interchange quadrants. NC 242 is relocated approximately 1,000 feet south
of its existing location, in order to avoid taking two nearby businesses in the southwest
quadrant of the interchange. Alternative 1 has four residential relocatees and
approximately 1.39 acres of wetland impacts. This alternative was not chosen because of
the amount of wetland impacts compared to Alternative 2.
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 is a diamond interchange. The intersection of NC 242 with US 701 would
be relocated approximately 1,000 feet south of its current location, in order to allow
enough distance between the southern interchange ramp intersection and the new
US 701/NC 242 intersection for safety. This alternative has the most impacts of all the
alternatives, with six residential relocatees, one business relocatee, approximately 1.94
acres of wetland impacts and 256 linear feet of stream impacts. Therefore, this
alternative was eliminated from further consideration.
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DETAILED STUDY ALTERNATIVES
Four alternatives were considered for this project, along with the "no-build" alternative.
Out of those, Alternatives 2 and 4 were chosen for detailed study (see Figures 2-3). Each
alternative relocates US 701 east of its existing location in order to maintain traffic during
construction and to impact fewer homes and businesses. NC 87 will be carried over
US 701 with each alternative. None of the alternatives impact habitat for federally
protected species, and no historic properties are impacted.
Alternatives 2 and 4 will be presented to the public at a citizens informational workshop
for citizen comment. A comparison of the two alternatives is shown on Table 3.
Table 3
Alternative Comparison
Alternative 2 Alternative 4
Residential Relocatees 4 4
Business Relocatees 0 2
Wetlands Affected (Acres) 0.89 1.77
Stream Impacts (Linear Feet)* 1,268 1,857
Habitat for Federally Protected
Species? No No
Historic Properties? None are considered
eligible for the
National Register None are considered
eligible for the
National Register
Construction Cost $16,200,000 $15,600,000
Forested Areas Affected Acres 29.08 24.39
Farmland Affected (Acres)** 21.14 11.08
Right of WaCost $1,335,000 $2,195,000
Total Cost $17,535,000 $17,795,000
*Stream information was updated following the April 2009 merger meeting mentioned above.
These are the updated impacts.
**Actively farmed property, not necessarily prime and important farmland.
Alternative 2
Alternative 2 is a partial cloverleaf interchange with loops and ramps only in the
northwest and southeast quadrants of the interchange (see Figure 2). NC 242 would be
relocated to tie into US 701 across from the proposed ramp and loop in the southeast
quadrant. This alternative will impact fewer wetland acres within the project area
compared to Alternative 1. The businesses in the southwest interchange quadrant would
not be impacted. This alternative has four residential relocatees and approximately 0.89
acres of wetland impacts. A concern with Alternative 2 is that at-grade intersections exist
on NC 87 downstream within 1700 feet of both the northbound and southbound proposed
NC 87 on ramps. The concern is that on-ramp traffic would conflict with traffic on
NC 87 wishing to make a right turn at either of the at-grade intersections.
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Alternative 4
Alternative 4 is a partial cloverleaf interchange with loops and ramps only in the
northeast and southwest quadrants of the interchange (see Figure 3). The intersection of
NC 242 with US 701 would be relocated approximately 1,000 feet south of its current
location to avoid a business in the southwest interchange quadrant. This alternative takes
one business, four homes, a substation and impacts approximately 1.77 acres of wetlands
and has 188 linear feet of stream impacts. This alternative was developed in order to
eliminate the concern with the at-grade intersections downstream of the NC 87 on ramps.
Placing the on ramps in the northeast and southwest quadrants provides greater distance
between the ramps and the intersections.
WATERS OF THE U.S.
Surface waters and jurisdictional wetlands fall under the broad category of "waters of the
United States," as defined under 33 CFR §328.3(a). Any action that proposes to place fill
material into these areas falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. 1344).
SURFACE WATERS
Ten jurisdictional streams, Brown's Creek, an unnamed tributary to Brown's Creek and
ten unnamed streams were identified in the project area (Table 4). Figure 4 shows the
locations of the streams.
Table 4
Jurisdictional Characteristics of Water Resources in the Pro_lect Area
Map ID Classification Compensatory
Mitigation
Brown's Creek (SA 1) Perennial Undetermined
SA 2 Perennial Undetermined
SA 3 Perennial Undetermined
SA 4 Perennial Undetermined
SA 5 Intermittent Undetermined
SA 6 Perennial Undetermined
SA 7 Perennial Undetermined
SA 8 Perennial Undetermined
SA 9 Intermittent Undetermined
SA 10 Perennial Undetermined
SA 11 Perennial Undetermined

Ut to Brown's Creek
SA 12)

Perennial

Undetermined
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WETLANDS
Potential wetland communities were investigated pursuant to the 1987 "Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual". Twelve wetlands were identified within the
project area (Figure 4). Wetland classification and quality rating data are presented in
Table 5. All wetlands in the study area are within the Cape Fear River Basin (HUC
03030005). Wetland sites A, B, E, F, G, and J are located within the bottomland
hardwood terrestrial community. Wetland C, H, I, K, L, and M are located within the
maintained/disturbed community.
Table 5
Jurisdictional Characteristics of Wetlands in the Project Area

Map ID Cowardin
Classification.
Classification DWQ
Wetland
Rating
WA PFO1C Riverine 84
WB PFO1C Riverine 84
WC PEM1J Non-Riverine 17
WE PFO1C Riverine 51
WF PFO1C Non-Riverine 38
WG PFO1C Non-Riverine 33
WH PEM1J Non-Riverine 41
WI PEM1J Non-Riverine 41
WJ PFO1C Riverine 73
WK PEM1J Non-Riverine 38
WL PEM1J Non-Riverine 35
WM PEM1J Non-Riverine 44
SUMMARY OF.ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Table 6 presents the estimated impacts to surface waters of the detailed study alternatives.
Table 6
Project Effects on Surface Waters
Alternatives Wetlands ac Streams (ft)*
Alternative 2 0.89 1,268
Alternative 4 1.77 1,857
*Stream information was updated following the April 2009 merger
meeting mentioned above. These are the updated impacts.
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impact any archaeological sites listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Based on the geoenvironmental investigation, no UST sites were found within the project
area. The Sampson Bladen Oil Company property, with an active fleet fueling facility, is
located 320 feet south of the US 701/NC 242 intersection adjacent to the project
boundaries. No hazardous waste sites were identified within the project limits. The
former Bladen County Landfill is located primarily in the northeast quadrant of the
project intersection. NC 87 Bypass bisects the southernmost landfill parcel 0.3 miles east
of the project intersection. This landfill was closed in April 1994.
It is not anticipated that property would be required from either the landfill site or the oil
company property, but assessments of the soil and groundwater beneath these sites will
be conducted if right of way is required from these properties. There is the possibility
unregulated USTs, such as farm tanks or home heating oil tanks, may exist in the
proposed right of way. Any unregulated tanks will be identified during right of way
acquisition.
LOGICAL TERMINIANDEPENDENT UTILITY
The proposed project has logical termini and independent utility. The project involves
converting an existing at-grade intersection into an interchange. The project limits are
limited to the work necessary to construct the grade separation and ramps for the
interchange and all approach work to tie back into existing roadways. The proposed
project will not restrict consideration of alternatives for other reasonably foreseeable
transportation improvements in the area. This project would be a reasonable expenditure
of capital even if no additional transportation improvements in the area were made.
WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS
No federally or state designated Wild and Scenic Rivers occur within the project study
area. Therefore, the project will not impact any Designated Wild and Scenic Rivers or
any rivers included in the list of study rivers (Public Law 90-542, as amended).
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1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE j 3. DATE RECEIVED 14. DATE
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
North Carolina Department of Transportation
ADDRESS
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
U. AULN I J AUUHLtJ
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] b. Business
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Proposed NC 87 Bypass and US 701 Interchange, Bladen County, NC (TIP Project R-4903)
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
Browns Creek and vicinity
15. LOCATION OF
Bladen North Carolina
COUNTY
STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
The proposed project constructs an interchange at the intersection of US 701 and NC 87 Bypass.
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Please see attached vicinity map and project summary.
ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF SEP 94 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
Construct a partial cloverleaf interchange, with NC 87 Bypass as an overpass over US 701.
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
The purpose of the proposed project is to improve the safety and capacity of the NC 87 Bypass/US 701 intersection.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Construction of the proposed interchange at the NC 87 Bypass/US 701 intersection will result in roadway fill in wetlands and
surface waters.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
Fill for roadway construction.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
See project summary.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No _J_ IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a
supplemental list).
See attached mailing labels.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
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agent of the applicant.
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Aessie O. Inman or Current Resident
Box 625
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Anne Jeanette & Maceo L. Purdie
or Current Resident
PO Box 939
Bladenboro, NC, 28320
Clark Brothers - Farm
or Current Resident
PO Box 337
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Joyce Dowless or Current Resident
110 Grey Moss Lane
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Nash Winton & Sara Thor Hester
or Current Resident
2229 Pridgeon Farm Road
Fayetteville, NC, 28306
Paul, George and Jessie Inman
or Current Resident
PO Box 2738
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Vicky D.. & Oren M. Taylor
or Current Resident
PO Box 518
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Alice Jill Butler or Current Resident
81 Grey Moss Lane
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
B E Benson, Jr. Properties
or Current Resident
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, NC, 28359
Delmar Pollert (Big Blue Store)
or Current Resident
PO Box 1219
Clinton, NC, 28329
Judith Guyton Suggs L/E
or Current Resident
157 Grey Moss Lane
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Ophelia Et Vire Oscar Thompson
or Current Resident
505 E Broad Street
Elizabethtown, NC, 28337
Tatum Properties LLC
or Current Resident
PO Box 7208
White Lake, NC, 28337
Wingate Properties LLC & O. Kno
or Current Resident
111 Dunn Road
Fayetteville, NC, 28312

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SUBJl CT: Division 6, Intersection of NC: 87 and US 701, R-4903, Bladen County, ER 06-0619
Thank you for your letter of February 23, 2006, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a search of our maps acid files and located the following strucCUre of historical or archircctural
importance within the general area of this project:
• Trinift V'Icthodist Church, NW corner of Broad and Lower Sts., listed in the National Register in 1989.
`Ve recommend that a Department ofTransportation architectural historian identify and evaluatc any structures
over fifty tears Of age udthin the project area, and report the findings to us.
There are no known archaeological sites ttdthin the proposed project area. Based on our knowledge of the area, it
is unlikely that any archaeologgicad resources that may he eligible for conclusion in the National Register of I listoric
Places will be affected by the project. We, thcreGnc, recommend that no archaeological investigation he conducted
in connection with this project.
The above comments arc made pursuant to Scerion 106 of the National Historic Preservation Acr and the
Advisors Council on Historic Prescn-ation's Regulations for Compliance w=ith Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
"t"hank you fur your cooperation and consideration. If you have duestion3 concerning the abcwc comment„ please
contact Renee Gledl i-L.arley, cntironmenral review coordinator, In. 919/733-4761 In all fururc communication
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