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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 136 Transportation.
Article 2A - State Transportation Generally.
136-44.7D. Bridge construction guidelines.


NC Gen Stat § 136-44.7D What's This?

136‑44.7D. Bridge construction guidelines.

A bridge crossing rivers and streams in watersheds shall be constructed to accommodate the hydraulics of a flood water level equal to the water level projected for a 100‑year flood for the region in which the bridge is built. The bridge shall be built without regard for the riparian buffer zones as designated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. No Memorandums of Agreement may be made between Departments to bypass this construction mandate. No agency rules shall be enacted contrary to this section. (2007‑551, s. 4.)

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