In compliance with Section I 06 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-156-1(16), Pike/Upson Counties, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect.
The proposed project would consist of the leveling and resurfacing of SR 74 in Pike and Upson Counties. The proposed project would begin at the intersection of SR 18 in Pike County (MP 0.16) and would end at the west end of the Potato Creek Bridge in Upson County (MP 11.39). Also included in the proposed project would be the paving of approximately 2 ft of the existing shoulders. All construction would be limited to the existing right-of-way. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along the entire project corridor.
The proposed project would extend the existing box culvert underneath SR 74 at M.P. 4.7. The culvert will be extended 23 feet on the north side of SR 74, and 17 feet on the south side, for a total length of 40 additional feet. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor.
An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GOOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources.
No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.
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