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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLYPERDUE
GOVERNOR
July 27, 2009
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
ATTN: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
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GENE CON'rt
SECRETARY
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JUL 3 0 2009 1P
wu R, WATER QUALITY
Subject: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit 13, 23, 33 and Section 401 Water
Quality Certification for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 177 over Reedy
Creek on SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) in Mecklenburg County, Federal Aid Project
No. BRZ-2804(2); Division 10; TIP No. B-4580
$240.00 debit WBS 33782.1.1
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No. 177
over Reedy Creek on SR 2804. There will be 68 feet of permanent surface water impacts, 60 feet of
temporary surface water impacts, and <0.01 acres of fill in a wetland.
Please see enclosed copies of the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN), Jurisdictional
Determination, Stormwater Management Plan, permit drawings and design plans. The Categorical
Exclusion (CE) was completed in August 2007 and the Right-of-Way Consultation was completed
in January 2009. Documents were distributed shortly thereafter. Additional copies are available
upon request.
This project calls for a letting date of March 21, 2012 and a review date of February 1, 2012.
MAILING ADDRESS:
INC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANO ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1596 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WVW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER
4701 ATLANTIC AVENUE. SUITE 116
RALEIGH NC 27604
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 miti gation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse
?Tor-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?
81 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. 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): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? ®No
3b. 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.
N/A
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discha rge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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NOI TSIiFTCATION OF ADM'IN!ISTRrAaTiVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST$FOR APPEAL
Applicant: NC Dept. of Transportation File Number: 200630056 Date: Nov. 18, 2005
Attached is: See Section below
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of A
permission)
PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
PERMIT DENIAL C
X APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E
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A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
pemtit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you
may request that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return
the form to the district engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of
the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your
letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your
concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit having
determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the---
district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT:. If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the'district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and
conditions therein, you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal
Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must
be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section 11 of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or
provide new information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of
this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by
the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps
regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved
JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new
information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
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TION'II REQUEST,FOR,APPEAiL or OBJECTIONS,T,O AN INITIAI+xP.ROFFERED=PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your
objections to an initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to
this form to clarify where your reasons or objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps
memorandum for the record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the
review officer has determined is needed to clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps
may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may provide additional information to clarify
the location of information that is already in the administrative record.
iROINT OF'CONTACT'F.OR QUESTIONS,OR:INEORMATION 4 -`
If you have questions regarding this decision If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you
-and/or-the-appeal-process-you may contact: - - -'- -may also contact:
Mr. Steven W. Lund, Regulatory Project Manager Mr. Michael F. Bell, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
CESAW-RG-A CESAD-ET-CO-R
Asheville Regulatory Field Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any
government consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You
will be provided a 15 day notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site
investigations.
Date: Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
DIVISION ENGINEER:
Commander
U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic
60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3490

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IMPACTS PROJECT:33782.1.1 (B-4580)
BRIDGE NO.177
OVER REEDY CREEK
ON SR 2804 (REEDY CREEK ROAD)
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PROPERTY OWNERS
NAMES AND ADDRESSES
PARCEL NO. NAMES ADDRESSES
3 JOHN W.AND 8400 REEDY CREEK RD
JOYCE McCOLLUM TEMPLETON CHARLOTTE.NC 28215
NCDOT 716 WEST MAIN STREET
ALBEMARLE.NC 28001
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DIVISION OF' HIGHWAYS
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
PROJECT: 33782.1.1 (B-4580)
BRIDGE NO.177
OVER REEDY CREEK
ON SR 2804
(REEDY CREEK ROAD)
SHEET OF 05/08/09
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/pe/. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call Jeremy Learner at [phone].
Sincerel ,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
w/attachment
Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (5 copies)
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
w/o attachment (see permit website for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Bart' Moose, P.E., Division 10 Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, DEO
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Pam Williams, PDEA
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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
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 13 23 33 or General Permit (GP) number:
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 only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ®No
If. 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 ® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 In
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: Replacment of Bridge 177 over Reedy Creek on SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road).
2b. County: Mecklenburg
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Charlotte
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: B-4580
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
31b. 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]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name: not applicable
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
-
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. 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: 35.2589 Longitude: - 80.6627
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 1.61 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Reedy Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C
2c. River basin: Yadkin-Pee Dee
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:
SR 2804 is a two lane rural local route transacting a semi-rural area with mostly residential development.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.033 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
100
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 70-foot bridge with a 110-foot, cored-slab spanning structure on the existing alignment
with an off-site detour. Standard road building equipment, such as trucks, dozers, and cranes will be used, including
manual labor.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
®Yes ? No ? Unknown
project (including 21I prior phases).in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ®Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: USACE
Name (if known): Steve Lund Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
November 18, 2005
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ®No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
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.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. 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. 2b. 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)
Tem ora T
Site 1 ® P ? T Fill Vegetated ? Yes
® No ® Corps
? DWQ <0.01
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
<0.01 acres
2g. Total wetland impacts Permanent
O Temporary
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 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 [D P E] T Riprap Reedy Creek ® PER
? INT ® Corps
? DWQ 25 8
Site 2 ® P ? T Streambank Reedy Creek ® PER ® Corps 25 60
stabilization ? INT ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ® T Temporary Reedy Creek ® PER ® Corps 25 60
workpad ? 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 68 Perm
60 Temp
3i. Comments:
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)
Tem ora T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
0. 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. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or (acres)
number 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:
51. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction: --
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Project: 33782.1.1
TIP: B-4580
County: Mecklenburg
Hydraulics Project Engineers: Henry Wells, P.E. (Sungate Design Group);
Bill Zerman, P.E. (NCDOT Hydraulics Unit)
ROADWAY DESCRIPTION
The project involves the replacement of Bridge No. 177 on SR 2804 over Reedy Creek.
The overall length of the project with approach work is approximately 697 feet. The
proposed bridge will consist of 2 @ 55' cored slab. The project drainage systems consist
of the bridge and associated bridge end drains as lateral ditches.
ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION
The project is located in the Yadkin River Basin. Currently, there are no buffer rules for
this river basin. The project will have one (1) crossing of a jurisdictional stream that will
impact Reedy Creek. Reedy Creek is classified as a Class `C' stream. Reedy Creek in the
project area is not listed on NCDWQ's 303d list. One small wetland area is impacted by
the proposed project.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND MAJOR STRUCTURES
The primary goal of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is to prevent degradation of the
states surface waters as a result of the location, construction and operation of the highway
system. BMPs are activities, practices and procedures taken to prevent or reduce
stormwater pollution. There are no BMPs used on this project.
At all the sites, stormwater will be treated and non-erosive velocities will be achieved
where practicable.
MINIMIZATION OF IMPACTS
Several design elements provided for minimization of wetland and stream impacts.
• Bridge end drains are located outside wetland areas.
• Streambank restoration is specified under the proposed bridge on the east bank of
Reedy Creek.
Riprap embankments have been specified where lateral ditches intersect Reedy Creek
to provide bank stabilization and prevent erosion.
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Vj North c,,mlina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p ? Alan W. f:limek. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 24, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Stacy Baldwin, NCDOT
FROM: Polly Lespinasse, NC Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Scoping Review of NCDOT's Proposed Bridge Replacement Projects: B4580 (Mecklenburg
County), B4650 and B4652 (Union County)
In reply to your correspondence dated May 10, 2005 (received May 18, 2005) in which you requested comments for the
above referenced projects, the NC Division of Water Quality offers the following comments:
1. Project-Specific Comments
B4580, Bridge No. 177 Over-Reedy Creek, Mecklenburg County
Reedy Creek is a Class C Waters of the State. DWQ has no specific comments regarding this project
B-4650, Bridge No. 221 Over West Fork Twelve Mile Creek, Union County
West Fork Twelve Mile Creek is a Class C Waters of the State. DWQ has no specific comments regarding this
project.
B4652, Bridge No. 118 Over Lanes Creek, Union County
Lanes Creek is a Class WS-V Waters of the State. Lanes Creek is an impaired stream on the 303(d) list for
impaired biological integrity. DWQ is very concerned with sedimentation and erosion impacts that could result
from this project. DWQ recommends that highly protective sedimentation and erosion control BMPs be
implemented to prevent erosion into Lanes 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.
H. General Comments Regarding Bridge Replacement Projects
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.
DWQ prefers 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.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Intemet h2o.enrstatenc.us Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone]
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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 Polly Lespinasse (704) 663-
1699.
cc: Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Marella Buncick, USFWS
Rob Ridings, DWQ Wetlands Unit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ?osgp?P apps
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
MICHAEL F. EASLEY %YNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SIECRETARY
May 10, 2005
Ms. Cynthia Van der Wiele
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-5694
Dear Ms. Van der Wiele:
SUBJECT: Request for Comments for Group 58 Bridge Replacement Projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)., is in the process of preparing the planning and
environmental studies (Federal Categorical Exclusions) for eight (8) brigge replacement projects. The bridge replacement
projects are included in the 2004-2010 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The purpose of this letter is to solicit input concerning the potential impact of the proposed projects upon social,
economic, demographic, land use, and environmental conditions near the projects. Attached is a vicinity map for the following
projects:
I. B-3806, Ashe County, Replace Bridge No. 456 on SR 1573 over Asheworth Creek
2. B-3924, Watauga County, Replace Bridge No. 33 on SR 1335 over Meat Camp Creek
3. B-4406, Alleghany County, Replace Bridge No. 9 on US 221 over A Creek
B-4580, Mecklenburg County, Replace Bridge No. 177 on SR 2804 over Reedy Creek
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6. B-4650, Union County, Replace Bridge No. 221 on SR 1315 over West Fork Twelve Mile Creek
B-4652, Union County, Replace Bridge No. 118 on SR 1937 over Lanes Creek
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V J 7. - B-4676, Wilkes County, Replace Bridge No. 29 on SR 1001 over Cub Creek
8. B-4677, Wilkes County, Replace Bridge No. 99 on SR 1317 over A Creek
Please note that there will be no formal interagency scoping meeting for these projects. This letter constitutes
solicitation for seeping comments related to these projects. To allow us to fully evaluate the impacts of the proposed project,
please respond in writing by June 11, 2005, concerning any beneficial or adverse impacts of the proposed project relating to the
interest of your agency.
If you have any questions or comments concerning these projects, please contact Ms. Stacy Baldwin, of this branch at
(919)-733-7844 ext. 264 or mail to: [e-mail].--
Sincerely,
Gregory 1. e, PhD.,
Environmen at Management Director
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
Attachments
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NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
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WEssiTE: www NCDOTORG
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BRIOGE NO. 177 ON SR 2800
OVER REEDY CREEK
TIP NO. B-4580
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BRIDGE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL
T.I.P. No. B-4580
Structure No. 59 00177
Bridge No. 177 on SR 2804 over Reedy Creek
Mecklenburg County
Division 10
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-2804(2)
State Project No. 33782.1.1
Description: This project contains a bridge removal over Waters of the U.S. Bridge
No. 177 is located on SR 2804 over Reedy Creek in Mecklenburg County. The
superstructure consists of timber deck on 1-beams. The substructure consists of timber
caps and timber piles. There is potential for components of the deck to be dropped into the
Waters of the U.S. during construction. The resulting temporary fill associated with the
deck and caps is approximately 13 yd 3. 11 11
Bridge No. 177 was built in 1970. The structure includes 2 spans totaling 71 feet in
length. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of 18.2 out of 100. The posted weight limit is 12
tons for single vehicles and 14 tons for truck-tractors semi-trailers.
Moratorium: The Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage will be
implemented, as applicable.
Calculation: (see attachments)
Superstructure: 0.25 ft x 71 ft x 19.14 ft = 341ft3
Say 13 yd3 from superstructure
Total: 13 yd3
Section 7 Consultation: None anticipated.
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4. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater should be directed across the bridge and
pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before
entering the stream. Please refer to NCDOT Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters
5. Live concrete should not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the stream. Concrete is mostly made up
of lime (calcium carbonate) and when in a dry or wet state (not hardened) calcium carbonate is very soluble in water
and has a pH of approximately 12. In an unhardened state concrete or cement will change the pH of fresh water to
very basic and will cause fish and other macroinvertebrate kills.
6. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in 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 planted with a spacing of not more than 10'x10'. If possible, when using temporary
structures the area should be cleared but not grubbed. -Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other
mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact, allows the area to re-vegetate naturally and
minimizes disturbed soil.,
8. A clear bank (rip rap-free) area of at least 10 feet should remain on each side of the stream underneath the bridge.
9. Sedimentation and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented prior to any
ground disturbing activities. Structures should be maintained regularly, especially following rainfall events.
10. Bare soil should be stabilized through vegetation or other means as quickly as feasible to prevent sedimentation of
water resources.
11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area. Sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams,
or other diversion structures should be used where possible to prevent excavation in flowing water.
12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation
and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This equipment should be inspected daily and
maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials.
Ill. General Comments if Replacing the Bridge 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. These should be reconnected to floodplain benches as appropriate. 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 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.