JOSH STEIN
GOVERNOR
May 14, 2026
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DANIEL H. JOHNSON
SECRETARY
ADDENDA #1
MEMO TO:
PLAN HOLDERS
FROM:
Jennifer A. Sour
Division Contract Engineer
CONTRACT ID:
WBS ELEMENT NO.:
FEDERAL AID NO.:
COUNTY:
LOCATION:
TYPE OF WORK:
DG00695
BP7.C002.3
STATE FUNDED
GUILFORD
CULVERT 40-2179 OVER UT TO BIG ALAMANCE CREEK ON
SR 3098 (ABERNATHY RD)
PAVING, GRADING, GUARDRAIL, DRAINAGE, PAVEMENT MARKINGS &
CULVERT
To Whom It May Concern:
There were several questions asked regarding this project. Please see the questions and the answers to the questions:
• Can a structural plate headwall be used in lieu of temporary shoring
o No, use the information and method supplied in the proposal
• What is the overall length of the culvert 61 LF (on plans) or 66 LF (bid line item 120)
o The correct length is 66 LF.
• What is the design headwall width and height for the CASPPA?
o This is typically designed by the pipe manufacturer to withstand the load based on the provided
geotechnical information.
• For the sill plates, what is the distance in from either end of the culvert.
o There are two sills, one on the upstream end and one on the downstream end. The culvert sill detail
provided by the Hydraulics Unit and included on PSH 4 indicates that they should be 1' high and a
min. of 3' into the structure.
There will be no change to the ebsx file.
This memo has been placed on the Bidding and Letting Site and must be included in your submittal as an
addendum.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (336) 487-0080. Thank you for your attention is this
matter.
JAS
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Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DIVISION 7
PO BOX 14996
GREENSBORO, NC 27415-4996
Telephone: (336) 487-0075
Fax: (336) 334-3637
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
1584 YANCEYVILLE STREET
GREENSBORO, NC 27405