In compliance of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP- 00MS(189), Elbert/Hart/Madison 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 involve the repainting of the existing bridges at 11 locations in Elbert, Hart, and Madison Counties. Existing right-of-way varies from bridge to bridge. All construction will be limited to the existing right-of-way. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted at the following bridge
County Stream Crossing Roadway
Elbert SR 72 SR 17
Broad River Overflow SR 77
Falling Creek SR 77
South Beaverdam Creek SR 172
Hart Cedar Creek SR 77 Spur
Coldwater Creek SR 172
Madison South Fork Broad River SR 72
Hudson River SR 106
South Fork Broad River SR 172
Broad River SR 172
Broad River SR 281
An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section 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 proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register archaeological 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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