Archaeological Re-assessment of Project BRZLB-145(12) Harris County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project BRZLB- 145 (12), Harris 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. Project BRZLB- 145(12) would replace the structurally deficient bridge on CR 268 /Davis Lake Road over Crawford Creek in Harris County. The proposed project on CR 268 would begin approximately 0.15-kilometer (0.09 mile) west and end approximately O .15 kilometer (0. 09 mile) east of the existing bridge structure over Crawford Creek. The existing right-of-way on CR 268/Davis Lake Road is approximately 18. 2 meters (60 feet), while the additional required right-of-way will be a maximum of approximately 50 meters (164 feet). An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) 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.