On February 23, 2000, Southeastern Archeological Services (SAS) conducted an intensive archeological survey for the proposed replacement of the S.R. 49 bridge over Commissioner Creek, in northeastern Jones County, Georgia. The work was conducted for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), through the engineering firm of Parsons Brinckerhoff. The existing bridge, which was constructed in 1951, will be replaced in place. During construction, a temporary bridge will be constructed parallel to the existing structure. The survey included the area 30 m (100 ft) either side of the existing bridge and rights-of-way for 457 m (1500 ft) on both approaches to the bridge. Although precise designs for the new bridge have yet to be formulated, the area of potential effect will be smaller than the survey area. The survey located one archeological site (9J0258) and one artifact occurrence. The site consists of the remains of the older bridge over Commissioner Creek. Both of these cultural resources are recommended ineligible to the National Register of Historic Places, because they fail to meet the minimum requirements set forth under criterion "d. " It is the opinion of the Principal Investigator that the proposed construction will not affect any archeological sites of significance. With regard to archaeological resources, the project should therefore be allowed to proceed.
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