Archaeological Survey of Project STP-0630(10), Bryan County

Archaeological Survey of Project STP-0630(10), Bryan Count. In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-0630(10), Bryan 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 widen SR 144 to an urban 4-lane divided highway with a 20 foot raised grass median with sidewalks. The proposed project would begin at CR 100/Timber Trail Road (MP 11.37) and would end at MP 16.42 for a total distance of 5.05 miles. Existing right-of-way on SR 144 is 80 feet, expanding to 140 feet where it crosses Sterling Creek. Required right-of-way would vary from 0-80 feet. 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 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. 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.