20191084 Ver 1_Environmental summary for USACE for Warren 135_20190814

NCDOT Division 5 Environmental Summary for USACE
GENERALINFO
TIP or WBS Number: WBS: 17BP.5.R.88
Road: SR 1609 (Powells Mill Road)
County: Warren
Stream Name: Fishing Creek
River Basin: Tar Pamlico
Location: 36.33912 deg. N,-78.12879 deg. W
NCDENR-DWR Index Number: 28-79-(1)
Stream Classification: C NSW
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Project purpose: Replacement of structurally deficient bridge with a new structure existing alignment.
Existing structure: 1 @ 20'-8" timber floor on I -Beams with timber caps on rubble masonry abutments.
Proposed structure: The proposed structure is 42' x 10' concrete arch bottomless structure that is 52 feet long.
IMPACT SUMMARY
Wetland Impacts: Impacts are the following: <0.01 ac Permanent Fill in Wetland, <0.01 ac Permanent Excavation in
Wetland and <0.01 ac Permanent Mechanized Clearing in Wetland.
Stream Impacts: Impacts are the following: 151 linear feet permanent stream impacts (which includes the 52 foot long
structure and permanent rip rap on streambanks) and 176 linear feet temporary stream impacts (dewatering area to
work in the dry).
Is mitigation proposed for project? Yes, stream mitigation is proposed for linear length of stream to be contained in the
concrete arch bottomless structure (52 linear feet).
PROTECTED SPECIES INFORMATION
Northern long eared bat: BC of May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect based on programmatic biological opinion with
the FHWA, NCDOT and USACE that allows for incidental take for NLEB for projects with a federal nexus in Division 5.
Dwarf wedgemussel: Biological Assessment (NCDOT dated April 5, 2015) indicates BC of May Affect, Not Likely to
Adversely Affect for this species. Biological /Conference Opinion (USFWS dated July 16, 2019) concurs with this
determination.
Tar River spinymussel:: Biological Assessment (NCDOT dated April 5, 2015) indicates BC of May Affect, Likely to
Adversely Affect for this species. Biological /Conference Opinion (USFWS dated July 16, 2019) indicates that the project
is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of this species.

Yellow lance: Biological Assessment (NCDOT dated April 5, 2015) indicates BC of May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect
for this species. Biological /Conference Opinion (USFWS dated July 16, 2019) indicates that the project is not likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of this species.
Atlantic pigtoe (listed as Proposed Threatened): Biological Assessment (NCDOT dated April 5, 2015) indicates BC of May
Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect for this species. Biological /Conference Opinion (USFWS dated July 16, 2019) indicates
that the project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of this species. Additionally, the project is not likely to
destroy or adversely modify proposed critical habitat for this species.
Carolina madtom (listed as Proposed Endangered): Aquatic species survey report (Draft NCDOT, July 31, 2019) indicates
No Effect for this species.
Neuse River waterdog (listed as Proposed Threatened): Aquatic species survey report (Draft NCDOT, July 31, 2019)
indicates May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect for this species. The Department will continue to coordinate with the
USFWS regarding this species at the site.
CULTURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION
Historic Architecture:
Historic Architecture and Landscapes No Historic Properties Present or Affected form dated November 30, 2017.
Archaeology:
Archaeological Survey Required Form dated November 28, 2017. No National Register of Historic Places Eligible or
Listed Archaeological Sites Present Form dated October 25, 2018.
PERMIT REQUESTED:
Nationwide Permit: 3