Archaeological Survey of Project BRZLB-101(3), Echols County

"In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments Thereto, project BRZLB-101(3), Echols County, 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 rep lace the existing bridge on CR 36/Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek, Echols County, Georgia. The existing roadway will be closed during construction. Existing right-of-way is 80 feet and an additional 40 feet of right-of-way would be required. The total length of the project would be 1200 feet.

An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOTIFHW A Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT 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. A 200 foot long section of required right-of-way that lies within United States Army Corps of Engineers property has been previously surveyed for archaeological resources and the result of the survey was negative for cultural 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."