20090836 Ver 1_Application_20090804

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
.GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
July 29, 2009
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: Ms. Kim Garvey
NCDOT Coordinator
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090836
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
F@ROWRY
4UG 4 2009
DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Subject: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23 and Section 401 Water
Quality Certification for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 28 over Jordan
Creek (also Juniper Creek) on SR 1433 (McGirts Bridge Road), Scotland County,
Division 8. State Project No. 8.2590901, F.A. Project No. BRSTP - 1433(2),
T.I.P. Project No. B-4642.
Debit $240.00 from WBS 33810.1.1
Dear Madam:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No. 28
over Jordan Creek (also Juniper Creek) on SR 1433 (McGirts Bridge Road). A Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 23 and Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) 3701 will be required for
0.58 acres of permanent wetland impacts resulting from roadway fill, excavation, and
mechanized clearing associated with the construction of the new bridge. An additional 4 square
feet of permanent wetland impacts and 0.28 acres of hand clearing will result from the relocation
of two telephone poles and the associated aerial line.
Please see the enclosed copies of the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN), permit drawings,
roadway design plans, stormwater management plan, and Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) acceptance letter for the subject project. A Jurisdictional Determination (JD) request
packet was submitted to the Corps in July 2006. However, only a verbal verification was
received following the February 14, 2007 site visit with Regulatory Specialist Richard Spencer.
A Categorical Exclusion (CE) was completed for this project in July 2007 and a Right of Way
(ROW) Consultation was completed in January 2009. Both documents were distributed shortly
after completion. Additional copies are available upon request.
This project is currently scheduled for letting on February 16, 2010 (review date of December 29,
2009).
MAILING ADDRESS: PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TELEPHONE: 919A31-2000 - 4701 Atlantic Ave.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Suite 116
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT UNIT FAX: 919A31-2001 Raleigh. NC 27604
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598 weesnE: www.N000ZORG
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT website at:
http://www.ncdot.orgidoh/i)reconstruct/pe/. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Jim Mason at either [phone] or ismasonOmncdot.gov.
Sincerel
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
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•1;0"n. s,Mr. "Bnan•Wrenri, NCDWQ (5 Copies)
w/o attachment (see website for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Tim Johnson, P.E., Division 8 Engineer
Mr. Art King, Division 8 Environmental Officer
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. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Tracy Walter, PDEA Project Planning Engineer
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP
Mr. Todd Jones, NCDOT External Audit Branch
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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
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 23 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
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 ? No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer th
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. 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. 28 over Jordan Creek (also Juniper Creek) on SR 1433
(McGirts Bridge Road)
2b. County: Scotland
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Laurinburg
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 8-4642
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]
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
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): not applicable '
tb. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 34.797559 Longitude: - 79.397184
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 1.87 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Jordan Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C Sw
2c. River basin: Lumber
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:
McGirts Bridge Road is classified as a Rural Major Collector. Land use within the project vicinity includes residential,
cultivated land, hardwood swamp, and unmanaged shrubland.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.78
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
120
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To replace a structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridge (see Categorical Exclusion document).
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves replacing the existing four-span, 69-foot bridge with a three-span, 130-foot bridge on the existing
alignment. The proposed structure will be a cared slab bridge with a clear roadway width of 33 feet. An off-site detour
will be utilized during construction. Standard road building equipment, such as trucks, dozers, and cranes will be used.
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: Neither a preliminary nor an approved JD has ® Yes ? No ? Unknown
been issued for this project. However, all features were
verified during a site visit between Regulatory Specialist
Richard Spencer and EcoScience biologists on February 14,
2007.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
El Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: EcoScience Corporation
Name (if known): Layna Thrush Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
February 14, 2007
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.
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)
Temporary T

®P ? T
Site l y
Roadway Fill Riverine Swamp ® Yes ® Corps
0.28
Forest ? No ? DWQ
Site 2
®P ? T
Excavation Riverine Swamp ® Yes ® Corps
0
01
Forest ? No ?DWQ .
Site 3
®P ? T Mechanized Riverine Swamp ® Yes ® Corps
0
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Clearing Forest ? No ? DWQ .
Site 4
®P ? T Utility Pole Riverine Swamp ® Yes ® Corps
01
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Relocation' Forest ? No ? DWQ .
Site 5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.58 Permanent
0 Temporary
2h. Comments: All impacts are located at Site 1 of the project and are listed above based on impact type.
Actual permanent impact is 4 square feet.
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 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 4 ? PEI 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 Permanent
0 Temporary
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)
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
41'. 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 Proposed use or (acres)
number purpose of pond
Ex
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Flooded Filled d
e 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:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
'if project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually l ist 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?
131 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts 0 0
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The proposed bridge will span the creek; the proposed bridge is 61 feet longer than the existing bridge; the number of
spans has been reduced from four on the existing bridge to three on the proposed bridge. As a result, three existing
interior bents will be removed from the creek; the proposed bridge will be at approximately the same grade as the existing
structure; the project is a replace-in-place with an offsite detour. Wetlands are present in all four quadrants of the project.
Therefore, it is not feasible to avoid wetland impacts. However, the following measures have been taken: rip rap energy
dissipaters will be used at two pipe outlets draining into the wetlands; roadway approach work has been reduced to
minimize fill slope encroachment into the wetlands; 3:1 slopes will be used (instead of the typical 6:1) on this project. 3:1
slopes are necessary due to the instability of the borrow material that would be placed on the slopes; where feasible,
hand clearing rather than grubbing will be used.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Bridge Demolition and Removal. NCDOT's BMPs for the
Protection of Surface Waters will be strictly enforced during construction of this project. Additionally, top-down
construction will be employed and no temporary structures will 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 ® Yes ? No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ® Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
®Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?.
? 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: 0 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): 0 square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.58 acres of impact at 2:1 mitigation = 1.16 acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a pennittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(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:
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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.

Comments: Yes
? ? No
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, na rrative description of the plan:
See attached stormwater management plan.
? 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?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties

4a.
Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HOW
? ORW
(check all that apply):
? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. 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
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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)?
tc. 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?
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.
see NEPA document
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?
Based on NCDOT field surveys, the N.C. Natural Heritage Program database (last updated April 30, 2009), and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service website for Scotland County, it has been determined that the proposed project will have No
Effect on either Endangered or Threatened Species (American alligator, American chaffseed, Canby's dropwort,
Michaux's sumac, red-cockaded woodpecker, or rough-leaved loosestrife) or Designated Critical Habitat. Section 7
consultation is not required for the American alligator. A re-survey for Michaux's sumac was performed on 7/15/08. No
federally protected species were present, resulting in the biological conclusion of No Effect remaining vaild. No habitat'
was present for the remaining species and re-surveys were not required.
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
8. 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: NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Maps

Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D
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June 15, 2009
Mr. Richard Spencer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401-1890
Dear Mr. Spencer:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-4642, Replace Bridge Number.28 over Jordan Creek on SR 1433 (McGirts
Bridge Road), Scotland County; Lumber River Basin (Cataloging Unit
03040204); Southern Inner Coastal Plain (SICP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will
provide the compensatory riparian wetland mitigation for the unavoidable impact associated with the
above referenced project As indicated in the NCDOT's mitigation request dated June 4, 2009, riparian
wetland mitigation from EEP is required for 0.58 acre of riparian wetland impact
Mitigation associated with this project will be provided in accordance with Section X of
Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the N. C. Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, the N. C. Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers fully
executed on March 8, 2007 (Tri-Patty MOA). EEP commits to implement sufficient riparian wetland
mitigation up to 1.16 riparian wetland credits to offset the impacts associated with this project by the end
of the MOA year in which this project is permitted. If the above referenced impact amounts are revised,
then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will
be required from EEP.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon at
919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
tam D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-4642
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Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter.
B-4642, Replace Bridge Number 28 over Jordan Creek on SR 1433 (McGirts
Bridge Road), Scotland County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will
provide the riparian wetland mitigation for the subject project Based on the information supplied by you
dated June 4, 2009, the impacts are located in CU 03040204 of the Lumber River Basin in the Southern
Inner Coastal Plain (SICP) Eco-Region, and are as follows:
Riparian Wetland: 0.58 acre
EEP commits to implementing sufficient compensatory riparian wetland mitigation credits to
offset the impacts associated with this project by the end of the MOA Year in which this project is
permitted, in accordance with Section X of the Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement
between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, fully executed on March 8, 2007.
If the above referenced impact amounts are revised, then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer
be valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon at
919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
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EEP Director
cc: Mr. Richard Spencer, USACE - Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project: 33810.1.1
TIP No. B-4642
Scotland County
04/20/2009
Hydraulics Project Manager: W. Henry Wells, Jr. P.E. (Sungate Design Group),
Marshall Clawson, P.E. (NCDOT Hydraulics Unit)
ROADWAY DESCRIPTION
The project B-4642 consists of constructing a new bridge 130 feet long to replace the
existing bridge #28 in Scotland County on SR-1433 over Juniper Creek. The total project
length is 0.140 miles. The project creates impacts to Juniper Creek, which is located in
the Lumber River Basin. The project drainage systems consist of grated inlets with
associated pipe systems, and rip rap energy dissipaters at the pipe outlets.
Jurisdiction Stream: Juniper Creek
ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION
The project is located within the Lumber River Basin in Scotland County, which is not a
CAMA county. There are wetland sites surrounding the bridge that will be impacted by
the proposed project. Impacts have been minimized by and using rip rap energy
dissipaters at the pipe outlets and reducing the roadway approach work to minimize fill
slopes encroachment into the wetlands.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND MAJOR STRUCTURES
The primary goal of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is to prevent degradation of the
states surface waters by the location, construction and operation of the highway system.
The BMPs are activities, practices and procedures taken to prevent or reduce stormwater
pollution. The BMP measures used on this project to reduce stormwater impacts are:
• Rip rap energy dissipators at pipe outlets.

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Scotland County
Bridge No. 28 on SR 1433 (McGirts Bridge Road)
Over Jordan Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRSTP-1433(2)
W.B.S. No. 33810.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4642
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
UNTIED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
DATE' b74 Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D., Enviro tal Management Director
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch, NCDOT
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DATE John F. Sullivan, III, P. E.
Division Administrator, FHWA
Scotland County
Bridge No. 28 on SR 1433 (McGirts Bridge Road)
Over Jordan Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRSTP-1433(2)
W.B.S. No. 33810.1:1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4642
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
July 2007
Document Prepared by.
Wang Engineering Company, Inc.
Greg S. Purvis, P. E.
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For th North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Tracy Walter DATE
Project Manager
Bridge Project Development Unit
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Bryan D. Kluchar, P.E. ATE
Project Engineer
Bridge Project Development

Project Manager
PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Scotland County
Bridge No. 28 on SR 1433 (McGirts Bridge Road)
Over Jordan Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRSTP-1433(2)
W.B.S. No. 33810.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4642
Division Eight Construction, Resident Engineer's Office
In order to have time to adequately reroute school busses, Scotland County Schools should be contacted
at [phone] at least one month prior to road closure.
Scotland County Emergency Services needs to be contacted at [phone] at least one month prior to
road closure to make the necessary temporary reassignments to primary response units.
This project is located near the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport. Although this project does not conflict with
airport operation, the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport should be contacted at [phone] prior to
beginning construction.
Hydraulics Unit
Jordan Creek is a FEMA regulated stream within a Limited Detailed Study area. Coordination with
FEMA will be required.
Categorical Exclosim
July 2007
Page 1 of 1
Scotland County
Bridge No. 28 on SR 1433 (McGirts Bridge Road)
Over Jordan Creek
Federal-Aid Project No. BRSTP-1433(2)
W.B.S. No. 33810.1.1
T.I.P. Project No. B-4642
IN'T'RODUCTION: The replacement of Bridge No. 28 is included in-the latest approved North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and is eligible for
the Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement Program The location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial
environmental impacts are anticipated. The project is classified as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion."
I.
PURPOSE AND NEED
appraisal of 2 out of a possible 9.
Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicated the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 15.0 out of a
possible 100 and a structural appraisal of 2 out of a possible 9. Therefore, based on Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) standards, the bridge is considered structurally deficient. In
addition, the existing structure is considered functionally obsolete due to a deck geometry
Bridge No. 28 is composed of timber and steel. Timber typically does not last beyond 40 to 50
years due to the natural deterioration rates of wood. Rehabilitation of a timber structure is
generally practical only when a few members are damaged or prematurely deteriorated. The
condition of Bridge No. 28, built in 1951, has deteriorated to the point that makes rehabilitation
impractical. Replacement of the bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project is located 1.57 miles northeast of the intersection with SR 1369 (see Figure 1). Land
use in the project area is predominantly woodlands and farmland. Undeveloped woodlands are
adjacent on the north and south sides of the study area. The Laurinburg-Maxton Airport is
located approximately 2.0 miles southeast of the existing bridge.
SR 1433 is classified as a rural major collector in the Statewide Functional Classification System
and it is not a National Highway System Route. This route is not a designated bicycle route and
there is no indication that an unusual number of bicyclists use the roadway.
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1433 has a 21-foot pavement width with four-foot grass
shoulders (see Figure 3). The roadway grade slopes away from the existing bridge slightly on
both sides. The existing bridge on SR 1433 is located in a tangent. The roadway is situated
approximately twelve feet above the creek bed.
Bridge No. 28 is a four-span structure that consists of a timber deck with asphalt wearing surface
on I-beams. The substructure consists of timber caps on timber piles and one of the interior bents
has a steel crutch bent. The existing bridge (see Figure 3) was constructed in 1951. The overall
length of the structure is 69 feet. The clear roadway width is 23.2 feet. The posted weight limit on
this bridge is 18 tons for single vehicles and 26 tons for TTST's.
On the upstream side of the bridge overhead power crosses Jordan Creek and crosses the eastern
approach diagonally. Fiber optic and telephone utilities are underground on the upstream side of
the bridge. Utility impacts are anticipated to be low.
The current traffic volume is 3,000 vehicles per day (VPD) is expected to increase to 5,100 VPD
by the year 2030. The projected volume includes one percent truck-tractor semi-trailer (TPST)
and two percent dual-tired vehicles (DT). The speed limit in the vicinity of the bridge is not
posted and therefore a statutory 55 miles per hour (mph) is assumed. One school bus crosses this
bridge daily two times each and four buses cross one time each for a total of 6 trips.
There were no accidents reported during a recent three-year period.
III. ALTERNA'T'IVES
A. Project Description
The replacement structure will consist of a bridge approximately 110-foot long. The bridge length
is based on preliminary design information and is set by hydraulic requirements. The bridge will
be of sufficient width to provide for two 12-foot lanes with three-foot offsets (minimum offset
allowed per NCDOT policy) on each side. The roadway grade of the new structure will be
approximately the same as the existing grade.
The existing roadway will be widened to a 24-foot pavement width to provide two 12-foot lanes.
Eight-foot shoulders will be provided on each side; two feet of which will be paved in accordance
with the current NCDOT Design Policy. This roadway will be designed as a rural major collector.
The proposed design speed is 60 mph.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
One (1) alternative studied for replacing the existing bridge is described below
Alternate A (Preferred) replaces the bridge at the existing location. Traffic will be detoured
offsite (see Figure 1) during the construction period. The length of approach work will be
approximately 360 feet on the west side of the bridge and approximately 340 feet on the east side
of the bridge.
NCDOT Guidelines for Evaluation of Offsite Detours for Bridge Replacement Proiects considers
multiple project variables beginning with the additional time traveled by the average road user
resulting from the offsite detour. The offsite detour for this project would include SR 1407
(Airbase Road), SR 1427 (Lee's Mill Road), SR 1425 (Blakley Road), and SR 1323 (Highland
Road) approximately 5.53 miles in length. The detour for the average road user would result in 2
minutes additional travel time (1.25 miles additional travel). Up to a twelve-month duration of
construction is expected on this project.
Based on the Guidelines, the criteria above indicate that on the basis of delay alone the detour is
acceptable. Scotland County Emergency Services along with Scotland County Schools
Transportation have also indicated that the detour is acceptable. NCDOT Division 8 has indicated
the condition of all roads, bridges and intersections on the offsite detour are acceptable without
improvement and concurs with the use of the detour.
C. Alternatives Eliminated From Further Study
The "Do-Nothing" Alternative will eventually necessitate removal of the bridge and closing of
the road. This is not desirable due to the traffic service provided by SR 1433.
"Rehabilitation" of the existing bridge is not practical due to being composed mainly of timber
and the natural deterioration of timber.
D. Preferred Alternative
Alternate A, replacing the existing bridge in the existing location while maintaining traffic on an
offsite detour during the construction period is the preferred alternate. Alternate A was selected
because of the low human and natural environmental impacts associated with it.
The NCDOT Division Eight Engineer coneurs with Alternate A as the preferred alternative.
IV. DESIGN EXCEPTIONS ANTICIPATED
No design exceptions will be required.
V. ESTIMATED COSTS
The estimated costs, based on current 2007 prices, are as follows:
Table 1. -
VI. NATURAL RESOURCES
A. Physical Characteristics
1. Water Resources
The project study area is located within sub-basin 03-07-55 of the Lumber River Basin
(NCDWQ 2003). This area is part of USGS Hydrologic Unit 03040204 (Seaber et al. 1987) of
the South Atlantic/Gulf Region The structure targeted for replacement spans Jordan Creek.
The portion of Jordan Creek traversing the project study area has been assigned Stream Index
Number 14-34442) by the NCDWQ (NCDWQ 2006a). Jordan Creek flows from north to south
through the project study area and enters the project study area as a well-defined, fourth-order,
perennial stream with moderate flow over a silt/sand substrate. A Best Usage Classification of
C Sw has been assigned to this section of Jordan Creek Jordan Creek is currently listed by the
NCDWQ as Supporting for its designated uses. With respect to temperature regimes, Jordan
Creek is designated as a warm water stream (USACE et al. 2003). Neither Jordan Creek, nor
any stream draining to Jordan Creek, is listed on the 2004 final Section 303(d) list (NCDWQ
2004). No streams within 1.0 mile of the project study area are on the 2004 final Section 303(d)
list. No Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supply I
(WS-1), Water Supply 11 (WS-11), or watershed Critical Area (CA) waters occur within 1 mile of
the project study area (NCDWQ 2003, NCDWQ 2006a).
2. Biotic Resources
Three distinct plant communities were identified within the project study area: (1) cutover scrub-
shrub, (2) Cypress-Gum Swamp (Blackwater subtype), and (3) disturbed maintained land. Plant
communities were delineated to determine the approximate area and location of each.
Construction noise and associated disturbances are anticipated to have short-term impacts on
avifauna and migratory wildlife movement patterns.
Table 2. Plant Communit
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Disturbed/maintained land
Cutover Scrub-Shrub
Cypress-Gum Swamp
Total
B. Jurisdictional Topics
Areas Within the Project Study Area
1.4 15.0
3.9 43.0
3.8 42.0
9.1 100
1. Surface Waters and Wetlands
Jordan Creek exhibits characteristics of a well-defined, perennial stream with medium flow over a
sand and silt substrate. Jordan Creek can be classified as riverine, lower perennial, with an
unconsolidated bottom composed primarily of sand (R2UB2) (Cowardin et al. 1979). The project
study area contains a total of approximately 420 linear feet (0.25 acre) of perennial stream.
Project study area wetlands occur within Cypress-Gum Swamp forest and Cutover Scrub-Shrub
areas. Wetlands 1 and 2 support a mature forest that contains both bald cypress (Taxodium
distichum) and swamp blackgum (Nyssa biflora). These two species are primarily located near
the open water associated with Jordan Creek. The areas containing cypress and blackgum
transition to areas of increasingly denser vegetation in places where there is slightly higher
ground and little to no standing water. Wetlands 3 and 4 support a less mature community than
Wetlands I and 2 that contains red maple (Acer rubrum), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciJlua),
and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) saplings and a dense layer of blackberry (Rubus
argutus) and vines. Evidence of wetland hydrology includes drainage pattern, standing water,
water-stained leaves, and watermarks. The project study area contains a total of approximately
7.78 acres of vegetated wetlands.
Wetland Areas Within the Project Study Area
Wetland 1 PFOIB and C Riverine 62 1.8
Wetland 2 PFOIB and C Riverine 62 2.2
Wetland 3 PFOIB and C Riverine 62 1.7
Wetland 4 PFOIB and C Riverine 62 2.1
Total Acreage 7.8
The project will not impact Jordan Creek and no temporary fill associated with demolition of the
bridge superstructure is anticipated. This project is subject to Best Management Practices for
Bridge Demolition and Removal (BMP-BDR's).
2. Permits
In accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344), a Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 from the USACE is likely to be applicable for all impacts to
Waters of the United States resulting from the proposed project. A NWP No. 33 may be required
if temporary construction including cofferdams, access and dewatering are required for this
project. A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality General
Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 NWT` 23 and/or NWP 33.
3. Federally Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Threatened due to
Similarity of Appearance (T [S/A)), or officially Proposed (P) for such listing are protected under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seg.). The term
"Endangered Species" is defined as "any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all
or a significant portion of its range," and the term "Threatened Species" is defined as "any
species which is likely to become an Endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout
all or a significant portion of its range" (16 U.S.C. 1532). The term "Threatened due to Similarity
of Appearance" is defined as a species which is not "Endangered" or "Threatened," but "closely
resembles an Endangered or Threatened species" (16 U.S.C. 1532).
The USFWS currently lists six federally protected species with ranges that extend into Scotland
County (as May 10, 2007 Table 4).
The project study area was walked and visually surveyed for significant features including
potential protected species habitat. The field work for this investigation was conducted on July 5,
2006 by EcoScience Corporation biologists Layna Thrush and David O'Loughlin.
American alligator Biological Conclusion: NOT REQUIRED
T(S/A) species are not subject to Section 7 consultation and a biological conclusion for this
species is not required. Potential habitat for American alligator exists within the project study
area. NCNBP records (reviewed June 12, 2006) document one occurrence of American alligator
approximately 2.0 miles downstream of the project study area in Maxton Pond. No American
alligators were seen during the field visit. Construction activities may temporarily displace any
American alligators in the vicinity; however, no long-term impact to American alligator is
anticipated as a result of this project.
Red-cockaded woodpecker Biological Conclusion: NO EFFECT
The project area does not provide suitable habitat for red-cockaded woodpecker. The entire
project study area is a wetland with dense understory vegetation and no pine trees old enough to
Table 4. Federally Protected Species Listed for Scotland County
foster habitat. NCNHP records (reviewed June 12, 2006) document no occurrence of this species
within 2.0 miles of the project study area. Consequently, the proposed project will have "No
Effect" on the red-cockaded woodpecker.
American chaffseed Biological Conclusion: NO EFFECT
The project area provides no suitable habitat for American chaffseed. The project area consists of
cypress/black gum swamp and disturbed/maintained areas, neither of which is considered habitat.
NCNHP records (reviewed June 12, 2006) document no occurrence of this species within 2.0
miles of the project study area. Consequently, the proposed project will have "No Effect" on
American chaffseed.
Canby's dropwort Biological Conclusion: NO EFFECT
The project study area does not provide habitat preferred by Canby's dropwort. The project study
area contains too much vegetative competition to be suitable for this species. NCNHP records
(reviewed June 12, 2006) document no occurrence of this species within 2.0 miles of the project
study area. Consequently, the proposed project will have "No Effect" on Canby's dropwort.
Michaux's sumac Biological Conclusion: NO EFFECT
The project area provides habitat preferred by Michaux's sumac along roadsides. NCNHP
records (reviewed June 12, 2006) document no occurrence of this species within 2.0 miles of the
project study area, and a systematic survey conducted on July 5, 2006 by ESC biologists David
O'Loughlin and Layna Thrush revealed no individuals of this species within the project study
area. Consequently, the proposed project will have "No Effect" on Michaux's sumac.
Rough-leaved loosestrife Biological Conclusion: NO EFFECT
The project area provides no suitable habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife. The project study area
has neither the soil conditions nor the lack of vegetative competition necessary to support this
species. NCNHP records (reviewed June 12, 2006) document no occurrence of this species
within 2.0 miles of the project study area. Consequently, the proposed project will have "No
Effect" on rough-leaved loosestrife.
VII. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
Section 106 Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
as amended, and implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106, codified as 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires Federal agencies to
take into account the effect of their, undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted projects) on
properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and to afford the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings.
Historic Architecture
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) reviewed the subject project and determined that no
surveys are required (see letter dated May 1, 2006).
Archaeology
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) reviewed the subject project. There are no known
archaeological sites within the proposed project area, and no archaeological investigation needed
to be conducted (see letter dated May 1, 2006).
Community Impacts
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated. Right of way acquisition will be limited.
No relocatecs are expected with implementation of the proposed alternative.
No adverse effect on public facilities or services is anticipated. The project is not expected to adversely
affect social, economic, or religious opportunities in the.area.
The project is not in conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation. No substantial change
in land use is expected to result from construction of the project.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or their representatives to consider the
potential impacts to prime and important farmland soils by all land acquisition and construction projects.
Prime and important farmland soils are defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Since there are no prime or important farmlands in the immediate vicinity of the proposed bridge the
Farmland Protection Policy does not apply.
The project will not have a disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effect on
any minority or low-income population.
Noise & Air Quality
This project is an air quality neutral project in accordance with 40 CFR 93.126. It is not required to be
included in the regional emissions analysis (if applicable) and project level CO or PM2.5 analyses are not
required. This project will not result in any meaningful changes in traffic volumes, vehicle mix, location
of the existing facility, or any other factor that would cause an increase in emissions impacts relative to
the no-build alternative. Therefore, FHWA has determined that this project will generate minimal air
quality impacts for Clean Air Act criteria pollutants and has not been linked with any special MSAT
concerns. Consequently, this effort is exempt from analysis for MSATs. Any burning of vegetation shall
be performed in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the North Carolina State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
Noise levels may increase during project construction; however, these impacts are not expected to be
substantial considering the relatively short-term nature of construction noise and the limitation of
construction to daytime hours. The transmission loss characteristics of nearby natural elements and man-
made structures are believed to be sufficient to moderate the effects of intrusive construction noise.
VIII. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact. Replacement of an inadequate bridge will
result in safer traffic operations.
The bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or natural
environment with the use of current NCDOT standards and specifications.
The proposed project will not require right-of-way acquisition or easement from any land protected under
section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. 303).
An examination of records at the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section and the North Carolina Department of Human
Resources, Solid Waste Management Section revealed no hazardous waste sites, no regulated or
unregulated landfills or dumpsites with in the project area. No facility with underground storage tanks
(UST) was identified in the project vicinity.
Scotland County is a participant in the Federal Flood Insurance Program The bridge is located within a
FEMA Limited Detail Study Area, Zone AE. The new structures should be designed to match or lower
the existing 100-year storm elevation upstream of the roadway. Since the proposed replacement for
Bridge No. 28 would be a structure similar in waterway opening size, it is not anticipated that it will have
any significant adverse impact on the existing floodplain and floodway. The proposed alternatives will
not modify flow characteristics and will have a minimal impact on floodplains due to roadway
encroachment. The existing drainage patterns and groundwater will not be affected.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no significant adverse environmental effects will
result from implementation of the project.
IX. OTHER AGENCY COMMENTS
NCDOT has sought input from the following agencies as a part of the project development: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, N. C. Department of Cultural Resources, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, N. C.
Division of Water Quality, N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission, National Marine Fisheries, U. S.
Forest Service, Scotland County Emergency Services and the Scotland County Public Schools.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in a standardized letter provided a request that they prefer any
replacement structure to be a spanning structure.
Response: The existing bridge will be replaced with a bridge and bents in the stream will minimized to
the extent possible. Equal or greater conveyance will be provided with bridge and wetland impacts will be
minimized/avoided to extent practical.
The N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality had no
special concerns for this project.
The Scotland County Public Schools and Scotland County Emergency Services indicated that an
offsite detour is acceptable.
X. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
A newsletter has been sent to all those living along SR 1433 between the intersection with SR 1323 and
the intersection with SR 1427. No comments have been received to date.
XL CONCLUSION
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no substantial adverse environmental impacts
will result from implementation of the project. The project is therefore considered to be a federal
"Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited scope and lack of substantial environmental consequences.
FIGURES
Figure 1 - Vicinity Map
Figure 2 - Alternate A (Preferred)
Figure 3 - Photographs of Bridge No. 28
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Michael F. Ewlcy, Govamor
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Jeffrey J. CV., Deputy Secretary
May 1, 2006
MEMORANDUM
Office of Archives and History
Divisitm of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
TO: Greg Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
NCDOT Division of Highways
FROM: Peter Sandbeck l?
SUBJECT: Replace Bridge 28 on SR 1433 over juniper Creek, B-4642, Scotland County, ER 06-0832
Thank you for your letter of March 21, 2006, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources that would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please ate the above-referenced tracking number.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
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PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION FORM
I. D. No. B4642
1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Consultation Phase:
b. Project Description:
c. WBS Project No.
State Project:
Federal Project:
d. Document Type:
Right of Way Consultation
Replacement of Bridge No. 28 Jordan Creek on
SR 1433 in Scotland County
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BRSTP-1433 (2)
Categorical Exclusion
07/18/07
II. ACTION PROPOSED IN CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
Bridge No. 28 will be replaced on the existing location with a spanning structure.
Traffic will me maintained using an offsite detour.
III. CONCLUSIONS
The Categorical Exclusion has been reevaluated as required by 23 CFR 771. The
current proposed action is essentially the same as the action proposed in the Categorical
Exclusion. Proposed changes, if any, are noted below in Section IV. It has been
determined that anticipated social, economic, and environmental impacts were accurately
described in the Categorical Exclusion unless noted otherwise herein. Therefore, the
previous Administration Action remains valid.
IV. CHANGES IN PROPOSED ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
There are no changes in the proposed action.
No changes have occurred between the current NCDWQ water usage classification
and the water resource classification listed within the Categorical Exclusion.
V. LIST OF PROJECT COMMITMENTS
Please see attached green sheet.
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VI. COORDINATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch personnel have discussed
current project proposals with others as follows:
Malcolm Watson
Roadway Design
Jim Mason
Natural Environment Unit
VII. NCDOT CONCURRENCE
Projec lanning Engineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
11-08
Date
09-08
Date
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Bridge Project Development Unit Head Date
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
VIII. FHWA CONCURRENCE
N/A N/A
John F. Sullivan, III, PE, Division Administrator Date
Federal Highway Administration
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
March 21, 2006
Mr. John Hennessy
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr. Hennessy,
SUBJECT: Bridge Group No. 58
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
MAR 2 3 2006
DENR - WA!ERQUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project development, environmental and
engineering studies for the following projects: B-4583, B-4584, B-4641, and B-4642. The projects are included in the 2006 -
2012 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and are scheduled for construction in fiscal years 2010, 2010, 2008,
and 2009 respectively.
The alternatives under consideration at this time for each of these bridge replacement projects is as follows:
B-4583 - Replace Bridge No. 176 on SR 1105 over Aberdeen Creek. The alternates to study are 1) Replace in place on existing
alignment with an offsite detour 2) Replace in place on existing alignment with a temporary onsite detour on North side.
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B-4584 - Replace Bridge No. 1 I on SR 1864. over Little River. The alternates to study are 1) Replace in place on existing
alignment with an offsite detour 2) Replace on new alignment to the east and maintain traffic on existing bridge.
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B-4641 - Replace Bridge No. 75 on US 74 Bus. Over )ig Shoe Heel Creek. The alternates to study are 1) Replace in place on
existing alignment with an offsite detour 2) Replace in place on existing alignment with a temporary onsite detour on South side.
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B-4642 - Replace Bridge No. 28 on SR 1433 over Juniper Creek. The alternates to study are 1) Replace in place on existing
alignment with an offsite detour.
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When available, we will provide you a copy of the Executive Smhmary of the Natural Resources Technical Report
(NRTR). At that time, we will solicit information about these projects to be used in the preparation of a federally funded
Categorical Exclusion. If your agency has critical information that can be furnished at this time, please feel free to do so.
If you have any questions concerning any of these projects, please contact Tracy Walter at 715-2120. Please include the TIP
Project Number in all correspondence and comments.
Sincerely,
Gre ry J. Thorpe, PhD.,
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
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