NFS Road 5165 is a native surface road composed of decomposed granitic soils that are highly erosive. Three sections exceed FS specifications for maximum grade. Reroute these segments would decrease gradients from 14-17% to an average of 6% slope.
Location
East Deerlodge Management Area of the Clark Fork Flint Landscape on the Pintler Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/07/2022
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction |
| NFS Road No. 5165 (Girard Road) Reroute | Decision Signed Date: 06/13/2022 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Pintler Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T5N R9W, Secs 26, 27 |