Decision Memo Completed

POT202002-Swallow Rock Bridge Repair Access Special Use Authorization

Monongahela National Forest Randolph, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

The WV Division of Highways has applied to use 0.6 acres of Monongahela National Forest System lands to access an existing easement to perform repair work related to Swallow Rock Bridge.

Location

Swallow Rock bridge is located near Whitmer, WV spanning Gandy Creek on CR 29 at MP 6.47 in Randolph County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2024
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
POT202002-Swallow Rock Bridge Repair Access Special Use AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 03/18/2026
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management