<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">As far as man power, during the last couple years i helped with 2 smaller bridge projects with MRATC and they received help from boy scout groups and college groups on the manual labor end of things and that seemed to work well. Doug and Ron from MRATC also has spearheaded a larger bridge project over near feather camp branch in MT Rogers area in the last 4 or 5 years and could probably provide a worth while perspective. Not sure if that would help but just wanted to toss it out there. Perhaps a joint project? <div><br></div><div>Joe Hager<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Apr 30, 2021, at 10:48, Josh Kloehn via Path-list <path-list@path-at.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Let me know how I can support both of these, Jim.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If we ripped out the existing cattle guard we would need to install some sort of crossing, if nothing else but to avoid it becoming a big mud hole. There isn’t too much distance from the tread on either side to the water so I’d think a
simple structure would do it – a sill on either side with deck boards as stringers. Maybe even use some locust lumber from the work center as stringers/decking and plane off the top surface to make it flat. A stile would also have to be installed. Access is
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<p class="MsoNormal">I went out and looked at this last week and could go either way on the cattle guard. My gut reaction is that the cattle guard serves no purpose seeing as farm equipment doesn’t need to cross over between the two fields. With either the
guard settling or the drain filling up with sediment we’ll still have an issue with water getting under or around without clogging up. Don could keep maintaining the ditch around the guard, but that seems like a short-term solution. The current boards that
are just sitting on top are a little janky, but still provide a safe-ish path across the guard. There is one other cattle guard in SW VA on the AT – on OCVT’s section at the start of Pocahontas Rd. That one is a little sketchy when wet, but has been necessary
with the easement in that area. I think the rural and rustic character of PATH’s section is still strong – the fact of walking through several pastures and ag lands is pretty unique, and one of my favorite aspects of your section.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I guess on this issue, what solution is best for the Trail and users? Leave it as is. Reinforce/anchor the running boards on top or completely remove, and improve the ditch around the guard or scrape some of the sediment below the guard
to get more clearance for flow. Rip out guard, install simple sill/stringer crossing, install walkthrough stile and connect fencing on either side of stile.
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Lynn Camp bridge – I understand the apprehension around a ford instead of a bridge. We’ve all probably hiked on trails out west or in other places that lack bridges. It’s a hassle to either get your shoes/boots wet or take them off and
put on water/camp shoes, and there is added risk for hikers and folks who are crossing a ford need to take more time to navigate across safely. I’m coming from the point of looking at different types of creeks and crossings and which are more allowable and
safer vs those with more inherent risk. The Kennebec and James River’s are extremes and those we need to provide a bridge or ferry; the Lick Creek and some of the hairy Maine unbridged crossings, in my mind, are on the edge and in the end are too unsafe in
high water conditions to provide just a ford. To me the Lynn Camp and Comers Creek crossings are in the sweet spot where the risk and hazards involved can be mitigated and outside of storm flow can be crossed easily via a wet crossing. Just my point of view.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As you mentioned, Jim, if we keep the bridge work needs to be done in the near and not-so-near future. The immediate need to shore up the railing structure will definitely require manpower to rip and replace, and any future replacement
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<p class="MsoNormal">I guess with both of these projects we need to keep in mind what’s best for the Trail and it’s character, user safety, efficient use of resources – both $$$ and volunteer, etc. I don’t have all the answers, and want to come to solutions
that we all agree on. Let me know how I and ATC can support the conversations and projects – no matter where we end up on both.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>From:</b> Jim Houck <<a href="mailto:houckjw@bellsouth.net">houckjw@bellsouth.net</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:08 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Josh Kloehn <<a href="mailto:jkloehn@appalachiantrail.org">jkloehn@appalachiantrail.org</a>>; David Atkinson <<a href="mailto:1david.atkinson@gmail.com">1david.atkinson@gmail.com</a>>; Herb MacDonald <<a href="mailto:herbmacdonald999@gmail.com">herbmacdonald999@gmail.com</a>>;
Ed Martin <<a href="mailto:martinjreh@aol.com">martinjreh@aol.com</a>>; Martin Wes <<a href="mailto:martinw@wilkes.k12.nc.us">martinw@wilkes.k12.nc.us</a>>;
<a href="mailto:richfreeman303@gmail.com">richfreeman303@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:suefreeman303@gmail.com">
suefreeman303@gmail.com</a>; Tom Dillon <<a href="mailto:tdillon27127@earthlink.net">tdillon27127@earthlink.net</a>>; Tina Tempest <<a href="mailto:tina.kiehn@gmail.com">tina.kiehn@gmail.com</a>>; Chris Bracknell <<a href="mailto:wbracknell@juno.com">wbracknell@juno.com</a>>;
Morris Yule <<a href="mailto:yulemorris@yahoo.com">yulemorris@yahoo.com</a>>; Betsy Truscott <<a href="mailto:btrus@infionline.net">btrus@infionline.net</a>>; David Faucette <<a href="mailto:dfaucette1948@gmail.com">dfaucette1948@gmail.com</a>>; Hunt McKinnon
<<a href="mailto:MCKINNONW@ecu.edu">MCKINNONW@ecu.edu</a>>; Jim Houck <<a href="mailto:houckjw@bellsouth.net">houckjw@bellsouth.net</a>>; Martha Emrey <<a href="mailto:topco999@yahoo.com">topco999@yahoo.com</a>>; Paul Haag <<a href="mailto:pdhaag328@gmail.com">pdhaag328@gmail.com</a>>;
Steve Yonts <<a href="mailto:Mrzachsdad@aol.com">Mrzachsdad@aol.com</a>>; <a href="mailto:majesteadt@gmail.com">
majesteadt@gmail.com</a>; Hudnell Ron <<a href="mailto:ronhudnell@aol.com">ronhudnell@aol.com</a>>; karlkunkel <<a href="mailto:karlkunkel@aol.com">karlkunkel@aol.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Lynn Camp Creek Bridge(LCCB).<o:p></o:p></p>
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On April-16<span style="font-size:10.0pt">, 2021</span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Josh Kloehn(ATC), Jim Houck, Ron Hudnell, Morris Yule & David Atkinson looked over the handrail & came to the conclusion it all needs replacing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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When pushing left & right on the Handrail, it is somewhat sturdy.<o:p></o:p></p>
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When Josh pushed forward & back, parallel with the bridge, it was quite evident the railing was near the end of it’s life.<o:p></o:p></p>
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We discussed new handrail on one side only(this is allowed by FS). We decided this was the best option.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Much discussion/concerns about carrying materials & tools in.<o:p></o:p></p>
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We also noted the deterioration of some of the abutment timbers on the north end of the bridge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Although the stringers & deck appear to be solid, the abutment timbers may not last long(5 years, a guess).<o:p></o:p></p>
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Meaning more work in the near future.<o:p></o:p></p>
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As a last option we looked up stream for a crossing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Sure enough, there is an old woods road 100’ upstream from the bridge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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After closer looking, I believe this is the old AT, used prior to the bridge being built(around 1984).<o:p></o:p></p>
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This woods road drops down to the creek level & most likely was a ford across the creek.<o:p></o:p></p>
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It also connected to the existing AT, about 300’ south of the existing bridge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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& connects back into the existing AT, 100’ north of the bridge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Basically a loop around the bridge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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This is a “<b><i>Wilderness Study Area</i></b>”, so a ford would be appropriate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Plan is to open the old road as the new AT(quite easy).<o:p></o:p></p>
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4 or 5 people, 1 day. & close the bridge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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We need to make temporary controlled passage(to minimize stream bank erosion) for hikers to enter & exit the stream. Possibly large rocks. There are quite a few in the area.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The creek is about 20’ wide & water probably would not get deeper than 18”. It was about 6” to 9” deep on April 16th.<o:p></o:p></p>
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After bridge is closed, remove handrail, remove hardware from rails & post & move rails & post to the camping area for firewood.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Remove the decking & stack at a location for removal.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The 2 existing stringers would be cut into lengths to act as stream bank protector where hikers ford the creek, Combined with rock steps.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Josh, we need to let FS know our plans; Erik Taylor, Drew India & the 2 FS men on the April-8<sup>th</sup> zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p>
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I don’t expect any objections, nor NEPA, etc.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Same for ATC.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Josh, PATH Board & other PATH members included here, <o:p></o:p></p>
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Any Questions, comments, concerns ??<o:p></o:p></p>
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I’m hoping to start work on this in August & work in September & October, as needed, so as to finish this year<o:p></o:p></p>
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Ed Martin & his crew, along with Rich & Sue Freeman are asked to be leaders on this project.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Piedmont Appalachian Trail Hikers(PATH)<o:p></o:p></p>
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