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Archaeological Survey of Project BRST-217-1(1), Columbia County

Author(s)
Report Number
3551
Year of Publication
2006
Abstract

This is an Archeological Survey of Project BRST-217-1(1) in Columbia County by the GDOT. This proposed project consists of the replacement of the structurally deficient bridge on SR 223 over Euchee Creek. The proposed new bridge will be 105' x 44' and will be constructed immediately south of the existing bridge. Approximately 50' to 75' of required right-of-way, for a length of approximately 0.75 mile, will be needed for the implementation of this project. An archeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archeologists 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 archeological 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 archeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.