A1_-_SOW_-_Cyclic_Removal_of_Vegetation_Under_and_Adjacent_to_Road_Bridges.pdf

2023 Bridge Vegetation Removal – NPS Districts, VA & NC June 06, 2023

Scope of Work 2023 Cyclic Removal of Vegetation Under and Adjacent to Road Bridges Blue Ridge Parkway

• This scope of work will provide for the cutting down, removal of all trees 6-inches or less

(DBH), woody vegetation, and shrubs under and adjacent to bridges, culverts, and tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, and North Carolina. The structures are located between Mile Post (MP) 105.80 to MP 216.40 in Virginia and MP 305 to MP 468 in North Carolina.

• All cut vegetation, tree branches, limbs, and larger debris will be disposed of as required in the attached documents. Any debris that is removed from the job sites and disposed of will be deposited at a legal state or local disposal site.

• The removal areas will be at each end and sides of county, state, and federal bridges, culverts, and tunnel. The buttress walls are constructed rock, steel, and concrete. The dimensions of each area to be cleared is identified in the attached document. A description of each area will be provided as part of this contract.

• Park personnel will identify trees that can damage the bridge structures. Park staff have walked the site locating each borderline tree for the contractor to ensure exact vegetation to remove, as required.

• A list of each work site will be provided with this scope.

• The basic location of the bridges, over and under passes, box culverts, culvert, and tunnel areas has been provided identifying the locations of the trees to be re-moved.

• Contractor will also be responsible for any additional trees that are brought down in the process of the ones identified if they create an unsafe condition.

• Each site is to be left cleared of woody vegetation and shrubs as per attached spreadsheet.

• All tree stumps will be cut parallel to ground surface, and to within 2-inches of the ground.

• All work will be done under a single contract.

• All materials and equipment will be supplied by the Contractor. Materials and methods used should meet all Federal and State laws.

• No heavy equipment is allowed off road unless it is approved by the park point-of-contact prior to use.

• Protection of the Public: The Contractor shall always conduct his/her work as to assure the safety and convenience of the visiting public and to assure the protection of persons and property. Care shall always be taken to regulate the operations to protect visitors on the Parkway. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades. Take the necessary precautions for protection and safety of the public and park property.

• When possible one lane of the parkway will remain open to traffic and the contractor will provide flagmen, and signage to control traffic as per Federal Highway Standards.

• Any permits required to complete the proposed work will be acquired by the contractor.

• Contractor shall provide a safety plan for this project as per contracting requirements.

There are five groups of work to be completed that are listed in priority order.

Bridges/Overpasses South, Bridges/Overpasses North, Box Culverts North to South, Culverts North to South, and Tunnels. The estimated number of trees 6” and below are listed for each work area. One or, all of the work groups will be completed, as long as, the project funds last. A complete list of work to be completed can be found in the attachments.

1. Virginia Base - Bridges/Overpasses/Box Culverts/Water Culverts: Between MP

105.80 to 174.28 there are 32 total sites to be cleared of saplings, shrubs, and weed whack the grass. Of those 32 sites, nine (9) are bridges where work will be completed adjacent to abutment walls and underneath the bridges (total of approximately 165,000 sq.ft.). Nineteen (19) of the 32 sites are overpasses, underpasses, or box culverts where vegetation will be removed from the ends of the aforementioned structures only. Four (4) of the 32 sites are water culverts where vegetation will be removed a certain distance from the culvert face (see varied distances on spread sheet). The areas and distances for this removal are listed on the attached spread sheets. No large trees (greater than 6” will be removed under this option).

2. Virginia Option 1 - Bridges/Overpasses/Box Culverts/Water Culverts: Between MP 177.46 to 216.4 there are 32 total sites to be cleared of saplings, shrubs, and weed whack the grass. Of those 32 sites, six (6) are bridges where work will be completed adjacent to abutment walls and underneath the bridges (total of approximately 25,025 sq.ft.). Twelve (12) of the 32 sites are overpasses, underpasses, or box culverts where vegetation will be removed from the ends of the aforementioned structures only. Fourteen (14) of the 32 sites are water culverts and retaining wall where vegetation will be removed a certain distance from the culvert face (see varied distances on spread sheet). The areas and distances for this removal are listed on the attached spread sheets. No large trees (greater than 6” will be removed under this option).

3. North Carolina Base - Bridges/Overpasses/Box Culverts/Water Culverts: Between MP 312.06 to 374.24 there are 17 total sites to be cleared of saplings, shrubs, and weed whack the grass. Of those 17 sites, two (2) are bridges where work will be completed adjacent to abutment walls and underneath the bridges (total of approximately 28,125 sq.ft.). Fourteen (14) of the 32 sites are overpasses, underpasses, or box culverts where vegetation will be removed from the ends of the aforementioned structures only. One (1) of the 32 sites are water culverts where vegetation will be removed a certain distance from the culvert face (see varied distances on spread sheet). The areas and distances for this removal are listed on the attached spread sheets. No large trees (greater than 6” will be removed under this option).

4. North Carolina Option 1 - Bridges/Overpasses/Box Culverts/Water Culverts:

Between MP 381.97 to 469.01 there are 19 total sites to be cleared of saplings, shrubs, and weed whack the grass. Of those 19 sites, ten (10) are bridges where work will be completed adjacent to abutment walls and underneath the bridges (total of approximately 111,625 sq.ft.). Six (6) of the 19 sites are overpasses, underpasses, or box culverts where vegetation will be removed from the ends of the aforementioned structures only. Three (3) of the 19 sites are water culverts where vegetation will be removed a certain distance from the culvert face (see varied distances on spread sheet). The areas and distances for this removal are listed on the attached spread sheets. No large trees (greater than 6” will be removed under this option).

5. Virginia Option 2 - Trees Over 6” DBH: Between MP 105.80 to 114.67. There are 16 trees with an average dbh of 10.75”. The trees will be cut in such a way that the downed trees do not block trails, roads, streams, water ways, or cleared spaces in options listed above. Trees will be limbed and lay as close to the ground as possible. All trees branches will be pulled off into the adjacent woods and left to decompose. No tree debris is to be left in the trails, roads, streams, water ways, or cleared spaces.

6. Virginia Option 3 - Trees Over 6” DBH: Between MP 206.1 to 216.4. There are 14 trees with an average dbh of 15.0”. The trees will be cut in such a way that the downed trees do not block trails, roads, streams, water ways, or cleared spaces in options listed above. Trees will be limbed and lay as close to the ground as possible. All tree branches will be pulled off into the adjacent woods and left to decompose. No tree debris is to be left in the trails, roads, streams, water ways, or cleared spaces.

7. North Carolina Option 2 – Tunnels: Between MP 333.35 to 349.05 there are five

(5) tunnels. Each tunnel entrance and exit has approximately 7,750 sq.ft. of vegetation that needs to be cut back. Each end of the tunnels has a heavy vegetation coverage. There are approximately 20 - 2” to 6” dbh trees per end. The tree can be dropped in place but cannot block or obstruct the tunnel entrance.

8. North Carolina Option 3 – Tunnels: Between MP 364.39 to 399.10 there are five

(5) tunnels. Each tunnel entrance and exit has approximately 7,750 sq.ft. of vegetation that needs to be cut back. Each end of the tunnels has a heavy vegetation coverage. There are approximately 20 - 2” to 6” dbh trees per end. The tree can be dropped in place but cannot block or obstruct the tunnel entrance.

9. North Carolina Option 4 – Tunnels: Between MP 400.68 to 404.01 there are five

(5) tunnels. Each tunnel entrance and exit has approximately 7,750 sq.ft. of vegetation that needs to be cut back. Each end of the tunnels has a heavy vegetation coverage. There are approximately 20 - 2” to 6” dbh trees per end. The tree can be dropped in place but cannot block or obstruct the tunnel entrance.

10. North Carolina Option 5 – Tunnels: Between MP 406.72 to 439.70 there are five

(5) tunnels. Each tunnel entrance and exit has approximately 7,750 sq.ft. of vegetation that needs to be cut back. Each end of the tunnels has a heavy vegetation coverage. There are approximately 20 - 2” to 6” dbh trees per end. The tree can be dropped in place but cannot block or obstruct the tunnel entrance.

11. North Carolina Option 6 – Tunnels: Between MP 458.69 to 466.24 there are five

(5) tunnels. Each tunnel entrance and exit has approximately 7,750 sq.ft. of vegetation that needs to be cut back. Each end of the tunnels has a heavy vegetation coverage. There are approximately 20 - 2” to 6” dbh trees per end. The tree can be dropped in place but cannot block or obstruct the tunnel entrance.

Attachments

VIRGINIA BASE BID - 2023

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

022P - MP 105.80 - Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 25'-W, 35'-E Stone Wall

1-8" W, 1-

12" E, 1-8" E

- Light 350 250 0.02 67 600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

022P - MP 105.80 - US 460/US-221 N Hwy -

Underpass Stone Wedge (100) Remove 3-8" NE - Medium 4500 4500 0.03 133 1,200

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

023P - MP 107.40 - Webster Road & Davis

Road (Glade Bridge) - Bridge, VA 738 & 636 Steel-10 20-foot rule Remove - - Light 1,800 23,250 1,800 0.62 2,983 26,850 Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

024P - MP 108.30 - VA 604 - Glade Creek

Road - Box Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove 1-30" - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

025P - MP 111.4 - VA 651- Mountain View

Road - Box Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove - - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

026P - MP 112.21 - VA 24 - Washington Road

Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove - - Light 1,125 1,125 0.05 250 2,250

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

027P - MP 113.55 - VA 634 - Hardy Road

Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove 1-10" SE - Light 2,250 2,250 0.04 200 1,800

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

028P - MP 114.67 - Roanoke River Bridge Steel-6 20-foot rule Remove 4-10" E, 4-

10' W

- Medium 1,800 60,000 1,800 1.46 7,067 63,600

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

No cleared debris to be left in the stream

199P - MP 115.22 - Br 1 on Roanoke River

Pkwy Road - Bridge Steel 20 foot rule Remove - - Light 1,600 5,920 1,600 0.21 1,013 9,120

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

No cleared debris to be left in the stream

200P - MP 115.22 - Br 2 on Roanoke River

Pkwy Road - Bridge Steel 20 foot rule Remove - - Medium 2,400 44,400 2,400 1.13 5,467 49,200

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

No cleared debris to be left in the stream bed.

029P - MP 115.32 - VA 618 Highland Road -

Box Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

030P - MP 116.33 - Rutrough Road - Box

Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove - - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

031P - MP 116.93 - VA 617 - Pitzer Road -

Underpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove - - Light 850 850 0.04 211 1,900

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

032P - MP 117.66 - VA 116 - Jae Valley Road

Overpass Stone Wedge (30) Remove - - Light 1,350 1,350 0.06 300 2,700 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

033P - MP 118.42 - VA 666 - Bandy Road -

Underpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove - - Light 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500 Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

034P - MP 119.24 - VA 668 - Yellow Mountain

Road - Overpass

Stone Wedge (50) Remove - - Medium 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

035P - MP 120.45 - (0.4 miles on Spur Rd) -

Welcome Valley Road on Mill Mountain Pkwy -

Overpass Steel-3 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 900 2,750 900 0.10 506 4,550

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

036P - MP 120.45 - (1.7 miles on Spur Rd) - VA

672 - Mill Mountain Pkwy - Overpass Steel-3 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 900 4,400 900 0.14 689 6,200

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

037P - MP 121.2 - VA 220 - Franklin Road -

Bridge Steel-3 20-foot rule Remove - - Medium 1,800 6,750 1,800 0.05 222 10,350

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

038P - MP 122.43 - VA 679 - Buck Mountain

Road Overpass Stone Wedge (30) Remove - - Medium 1,350 1,350 0.06 300 2,700

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

039P - MP 124.0 - VA 615 - N&W RR - Bridge Steel-3 20-foot rule Remove - - Medium 1,400 3,000 1,400 0.13 644 5,800

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

Remove all cleared vegetation between

039P - MP 124.0 - VA 615 - Starlight Lane -

Bridge Steel-3 20-foot rule Remove - - Medium 1,400 3,000 1,400 0.13 644 5,800 Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

040P - MP 124.36 - Back Creek & Merriman

Road Overpass Steel-3 20-foot rule Remove - - Light 1,800 10,500 1,800 0.32 1,567 14,100 Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

041P - MP 126.02 - VA 688 - Cotton Hill Road

Overpass Concrete 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

042P - MP 127.62 - VA 691 - Dawnwood Road

Overpass Concrete 10-foot rule Remove - - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

044P - MP 128.83 - VA602 - Poage Valley

Road - Bridge Steel-4 10-foot rule Remove - - Medium 900 19,085 900 0.48 2,321 20,885

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

047P - MP 129.6 - Ravine - Bridge Concrete 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

045P - MP 131.0 - VA 690 - Sugar Camp Creek

Road Overpass Concrete 5-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

048P - MP 150.56 - Paynes Creek Culvert Stone Culvert Rule Remove - - Light 540 540 0.02 120 1,080

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

049P - MP 155.90 - Meadow Creek Culvert Stone Culvert Rule Remove 80' Stone Wall - - Light 800 800 0.40 178 1,600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

052P - MP 165.27 - VA 8 - Parkway Lane South

Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove Rhodo - - Light 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

054P - MP 174.28 - Laural Fork Culvert

Stone 10-foot Rule Remove Rhodo - - Light 600 600 0.03 133 1,200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

VIRGINIA BASE OPTION 1 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

055P - MP 177.46 - Meadows of Dan By-Pass -

Bridge #1 Stone Wedge (50) Remove 1 - Tree in Median 1-20" NW - Medium 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500 Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

055P - MP 177.46 - Meadows of Dan By-Pass -

Bridge #2 Stone Wedge (50) Remove 1-20" SW - Medium 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500 Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

055P - MP 177.7 - US 58 Bridge Stone 10-foot rule Remove 130' Stone Wall, Rhodo - - Light 1,300 1,300 0.06 289 2,600

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

056P - MP 179.27 - Round Meadow Creek -

Bridge Steel-4 20-foot rule Remove - - Medium 1,800 20,625 1,800 0.56 2,692 24,225 Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

057P - MP 180.7 - Mabry Creek Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove - - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

059P - MP 185.02 - VA 638 - Bell Spur Road -

Box Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

060P - MP 188.25 - Pilot View Drive #1 - Box

Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

060P - MP 188.95 - Renfro Ridge - Box Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

062P - MP 195.3 - VA 608 - Lightning Ridge

Road - Box Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

063P - MP 196.6 - VA 682 - South Winchester

Road - Bridge Steel Wedge (50) Remove - - Light 2,250 4,400 2,250 0.20 989 8,900 Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

064P - MP 199.5 - US 52 - Fancy Gap Highway

Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove - - Light 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

070P - MP 215.85 - VA 89 - Skyline Highway -

Overpass Stone Wedge (80) Remove

Rhodo

- - Medium 3200 3,200 0.09 440 3,960

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

Off MP 115.22 - Box Culvert Over Trail Stone 10-foot rule Remove 70' Stone wall - - Light 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 136.0 Clover Hill Road - Box Culvert

Stone Culvert Rule Remove 50' Stone Wall - - Medium 500 500 0.0200 111 1,000 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 138.4 - Sweet Annie Gap Bridge Stone 5-foot rule Remove Over Path - - Light 450 450 0.02 100 900

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

MP 159.70 - Culvert Stone Culvert Rule Remove 80' Stone Wall - - Light 800 800 0.40 178 1,600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 163.70 - Culvert Stone Culvert Rule Remove 10' Stone Wall - - Light 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 164.0 - Culvert

Stone Culvert Rule Remove 6' Stone Wall - - Light 60 60 0.0002 13 120 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 175.8 - Culvert Stone 10-foot Rule Remove 30' Stone Wall, Rhodo - - Medium 300 300 0.01 67 600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 179.2 - Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 10' Stone wall - - Medium 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 183.98 - Box Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 10' Stone wall - - Light 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 187.55 - Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 10' Stone wall - - Light 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 206.1 Pipers Gap Rd (Lambsburg Road) -

Box Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

1-18"-SE, 2-

18"-NE

- Light 900 900 0.0400 200 1,800

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 209.78 Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 10' Stone wall 2-18" W - Light 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 211.50 Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 65' Stone wall 1-20" SE - Light 650 650 0.02 144 1,300 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 212.1 north of the Blue Ridge Music Center -

Box Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

90' Stone Wall, Rhodo

- - Medium 900 900 0.04 200 1,800

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 213.12 - Culvert - Stream Before Peaks

Mountain Road - south of the Blue Ridge Music

Center

Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

90' Stone Wall

- - Medium 900 900 0.04 200 1,800

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

No cleared debris to be left in the stream bed.

MP 215.32 Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 40' Stone Wall

- - Light 400 400 0.02 89 800 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 216 RT 89 south end on Parkway Right north and south end Parkway left - Overpass Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

100' Stone Wall

- - Light 1000 1,000 0.05 222 2,000

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

MP 216.11 Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove 80' Stone Wall 1-24"-SE, !-

24"-SW

- Medium 800 800 0.40 178 1,600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 216.22 Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove 80' Stone Wall

1-30"-SE - Light 800 800 0.40 178 1,600 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 216.4 Retaining Wall Stone 10-foot rule Remove

320' Stone Wall, One side only 3-24", 2-18" - Light 3200 0 0.07 356 3,200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

NORTH CAROLINA BASE BID -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

100P - MP 312.06 - NC 181, Pineola Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Haul

Away

- 30 Light 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

101P - MP 315.30 - Camp Creek Culvert Stone Culvert Rule Culvert

Rule

- 10 Heavy 450 450 0.02 100 900

102P - MP 316.40 - 0.32 Mi on Linville Spur

Overpass Linville River

Steel 20-foot rule Lay In

Place Trees mostly near 2" dbh - 12 Heavy 2,400 2,400 0.04 178 1,600

103P - MP 316.40 - 0.39 Mi on Linville Spur

Overpass Linville River

Steel 20-foot rule Lay In

Place Take Poplar,Cherry near creek (SE) and

Willow hanging ove creek (NE) Photo 5

- 2 Heavy 2,400 2,400 0.08 387 3,480

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

104P - MP 316.40 - 0.74 Mi on Linville Spur

Bridge NC 183

Steel-4 20-foot rule Lay In

Place Trees (2-6") mostly near 2" dbh - 20 Heavy 1,800 26,625 1,800 0.69 3,358 30,225

106P - MP 316.57 - Linville River Bridge Stone Special Rule

Lay Aside

- 45 Heavy 6,000 1,500 19,500 0.62 3,000 27,000

191P - MP 317.47 - Culvert on Linville Spur

Overpass

Culvert Per note Lay In

Place

Upstream end (Parkway Left) only. Cut all woody plants within 5 feet of the headwall in all directions.

- 4 Heavy 600 0.01 67 600

107P - MP 317.48 - US 221 at Linville Falls

Overpass

Stone Wedge (50) SE and SW corners only - 2 Light 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

109P - MP 327.46 - NC 1121 McKinny Gap Box

Culvert

Stone 5-foot rule

Chip In

Place

- Heavy 250 0.01 42 375

110P - MP 330.91 - US 226 Gillespie Gap

Overpass

Stone Wedge (50)

- 2 Heavy 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

192P - MP 332.59 - Lynn Gap Road Box Culvert Stone Wedge (30) Chip In

Place

- 3 Heavy 2,000 0.09 444 4,000

111P MP 333.93 - Little Switzerland Overpass Stone Wedge (50) - Medium 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

MP 335.42 - Bearwallow Gap Box Culvert Stone Wedge (30) - Heavy 2,000 0.09 444 4,000

113P - MP 336.29 - Gooch Gap Box Culvert Stone Wedge (30) - Heavy 1,350 0.06 300 2,700

114P - MP 344.02 - NC 80 Overpass Stone Special Rule

Haul

Away

- Heavy 4,350 0.26 1,239 11,150

112P - MP 345.40- Osborne Knob Road Box

Culvert

Stone Wedge (30) Chip In

Place

- Heavy 1,350 0.06 300 2,700

115P - MP 347.52 - Curtis Creek Road Box

Culvert

Steel 5-foot rule Lay in

Place

- 4 Heavy 450 0.03 161 1,450

NORTH CAROLINA OPTION 1 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

116P - MP 381.97 - Riceville Road Overpass

Stone

Wedge (30) Haul

Away

Cut all woody vegetation between headwalls and road pavement. Cut and treat plants growing in or through mortar joints as in photo 6.

- 5 Heavy 1,350 0.06 300 2,700

117P - MP 382.63 - US 70 Bidge Stone Wedge (50) Haul

Away NW and NE X=80. SW and SE X=50 - 11 Light 3,600 0.17 800 7,200

118P - MP 383.36 - I-40 Swannanoa River

Bridge

Steel-10 Special

Rule 3

- Heavy 1,800 1,800 0.77 3,733 33,600

173P - MP 384.72 - US 74A West Culvert Culvert

Culvert Rule Chip

Aside

- 4 Light 450 450 0.02 100 900

119P - MP 384.75 - US 74A Bridge Steel-4 20-foot rule Chip in

Place

- 10 Heavy 1,800 19,750 1,800 0.51 2,483 22,350

186P - MP 384.83 - US 74A East Culvert Culvert Culvert Rule Chip

Aside

- 4 Heavy 600 600 0.03 133 1,200

120P - MP 388.07 - US 25A Sweeten Creek

Road Bridge

Steel-3 20-foot rule Chip In

Place

- 23 Heavy 1,800 7,500 1,800 0.25 1,233 11,100

121P - MP 388.48 - Southern RR Bridge Steel-3 20-foot rule Lay In

Place One 20" Pine - 10 Medium 1,800 7,500 1,800 0.05 250 2,250

122P - MP 388.74 - US 25 Bridge Steel-3 20-foot rule Chip In

Place

- 7 Heavy 1,800 5,625 1,800 0.05 250 2,250

193P - MP 389.85 - Biltmore Estate Road

Overpass

Concrete 5-foot rule 5-foot rule

- Light 250 250 0.01 56 500

123P - MP 390.94 - Dingle Creek Culvert Culvert Culvert Rule Lay Aside Woody plants in wall. - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

125P - MP 393.44 - French Broad River Bridge Steel-10 Special Rule

Special

Rule 4

- 25 Heavy 1,800 45,000 1,800 1.12 5,400 48,600

197P - MP 400.25 - Bent Creek Gap Overpass Concrete 5-foot rule Lay In

Place Heavy brush on headwall. - 6 Heavy 450 450 0.02 100 900

126P - MP 411.90 - US 276 Wagon Road Gap

Overpass

Stone Wedge (50) Chip In

Place

- 8 Heavy 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

128P - MP 423.29 - NC 215 Beech Gap

Overpass

Stone 5-foot rule Chip In

Place Woody plants in wall. - Medium 2,250 2,250 0.10 500 4,500

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

127P - MP 443.01 - US 23 and US 74 Bridge Steel-4 20-foot rule Chip In

Place

- 13 Heavy 1,800 15,000 1,800 0.43 2,067 18,600

129P - MP 445.68 - US 19 Soco Gap Bridge Steel-4 20-foot rule Chip In

Place SE and SW corners only. - 2 Heavy 1,800 3,750 1,800 0.17 817 7,350

185P - MP 461.60 - Big Witch BIA 405 Box

Culvert

Concrete 5-foot rule Lay in

Place

- 5 Heavy 250 250 0.01 56 500

131P - MP 469.01 - Oconaluftee River - Bridge Steel-5 20-foot rule Per note At north end, Chip In Place. At South

End, Lay In Place.

- 6 Light 1,800 7,500 1,800 0.25 1,233 11,100

VIRGINIA OPTION 2 - 2023

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

022P - MP 105.80 - Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 25'-W, 35'-E Stone Wall

1-8" W, 1-

12" E, 1-8" E

- Light 350 250 0.02 67 600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

022P - MP 105.80 - US 460/US-221 N Hwy -

Underpass Stone Wedge (100) Remove 3-8" NE - Medium 4500 4500 0.03 133 1,200

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

023P - MP 107.40 - Webster Road & Davis

Road (Glade Bridge) - Bridge, VA 738 & 636 Steel-10 20-foot rule Remove - - Light 1,800 23,250 1,800 0.62 2,983 26,850 Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

024P - MP 108.30 - VA 604 - Glade Creek

Road - Box Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove 1-30" - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

025P - MP 111.4 - VA 651- Mountain View

Road - Box Culvert Concrete 5-foot rule Remove - - Medium 450 450 0.02 100 900

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

026P - MP 112.21 - VA 24 - Washington Road

Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove - - Light 1,125 1,125 0.05 250 2,250

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

027P - MP 113.55 - VA 634 - Hardy Road

Overpass Stone Wedge (50) Remove 1-10" SE - Light 2,250 2,250 0.04 200 1,800

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

028P - MP 114.67 - Roanoke River Bridge Steel-6 20-foot rule Remove 4-10" E, 4-

10' W

- Medium 1,800 60,000 1,800 1.46 7,067 63,600

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

No cleared debris to be left in the stream

VIRGINIA OPTION 3 - 2023

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

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Yd

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Ft

MP 206.1 Pipers Gap Rd (Lambsburg Road) -

Box Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

1-18"-SE, 2-

18"-NE

- Light 900 900 0.0400 200 1,800

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 209.78 Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 10' Stone wall 2-18" W - Light 100 100 0.0005 22 200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 211.50 Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 65' Stone wall 1-20" SE - Light 650 650 0.02 144 1,300 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 212.1 north of the Blue Ridge Music Center -

Box Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

90' Stone Wall, Rhodo

- - Medium 900 900 0.04 200 1,800

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 213.12 - Culvert - Stream Before Peaks

Mountain Road - south of the Blue Ridge Music

Center

Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

90' Stone Wall

- - Medium 900 900 0.04 200 1,800

Pull trees and shrubs off into the woods.

No cleared debris to be left in the stream bed.

MP 215.32 Culvert Stone 10-foot rule Remove 40' Stone Wall

- - Light 400 400 0.02 89 800 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 216 RT 89 south end on Parkway Right north and south end Parkway left - Overpass Concrete 10-foot rule Remove

100' Stone Wall

- - Light 1000 1,000 0.05 222 2,000

Cleared trees, and shrubs will be removed

MP 216.11 Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove 80' Stone Wall 1-24"-SE, !-

24"-SW

- Medium 800 800 0.40 178 1,600

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

MP 216.22 Culvert Concrete 10-foot rule Remove 80' Stone Wall

1-30"-SE - Light 800 800 0.40 178 1,600 Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

MP 216.4 Retaining Wall Stone 10-foot rule Remove

320' Stone Wall, One side only 3-24", 2-18" - Light 3200 0 0.07 356 3,200

Keep depth of debris to a minimum of 3" deep.

NORTH CAROLINA OPTION 2 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

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Yd

Total Sq

Ft

134P - MP 333.25 - Tunnel - Little Switzerland Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

135P - MP 336.85 - Tunnel - Wildacres Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

136P - MP 344.5 - Tunnel - Twin No. 1 Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

137P - MP 344.65 - Tunnel - Twin No. 2 Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

138P - MP 349.05 - Tunnel - Rough Ridge Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

NORTH CAROLINA OPTION 3 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

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Yd

Total Sq

Ft

139P - MP 364.39 - Tunnel - Craggy Pinnacle Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

140P - MP 365.44 - Tunnel - Craggy Flats Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

141P - MP 374.24 - Tunnel - Tanbark Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

142P - MP 397.05 - Tunnel - Grassy Knob Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

143P - MP 399.10 - Tunnel - Pine Mountain Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

NORTH CAROLINA OPTION 4 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

144P - MP 400.68 - Tunnel - Ferrin Knob No. 1 Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

145P - MP 401.18 - Tunnel - Ferrin Knob No. 2 Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

146P - MP 401.18 - Tunnel - Ferrin Knob No. 3 Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

147P - MP 403.05 - Tunnel - Young Pisgah

Ridge

Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

148P - MP 404.01 - Tunnel - Fork Mountain Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

NORTH CAROLINA OPTION 5 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

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Yd

Total Sq

Ft

149P - MP 406.72 - Tunnel - Little Pisgah Ridge Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density

150P - MP 407.25 - Tunnel - Buck Spring Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

151P - MP 410.02 - Tunnel - Frying Pan Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

152P - MP 422.05 - Tunnel - Devils Courthouse Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

153P - MP 439.70 - Tunnel - Pinnacle Ridge Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

NORTH CAROLINA OPTION 6 -

Bridge Number - Mile Post - Name Disposal

Method

Over 6" dbh 2 - 6" dbh

Brush /

Vines

N End Between

Abutments

S End Acre Total Sq

Yd

Total Sq

Ft

154P - MP 458.69 - Tunnel - Lickstone Ridge Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

155P - MP 459.29 - Tunnel - Bunches Bald Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

156P - MP 461.14 - Tunnel - Big Witch Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

157P - MP 465.69 - Tunnel - Rattlesnake

Mountain

Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

158P - MP 466.24 - Tunnel - Sherill Cove Stone

- 20 Heavy 7,750

50' W each side of the tunnel and 125' W x 50' H centered on tunnel entrance.

Estimated Tree Count and Brush density