Archaeological Assessment of Project FR-005-5(22), Bulloch County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, Project FR-005-5(22), Bulloch 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 project corridor. The proposed project is the addition of a center turn lane on SR 26/US 80 in Statesboro. The project begins at Lester Road and ends at Zetterower Avenue. The existing right-of-way is 100 feet; no additional right-of-way would be required. The project length is approximately 1.6 miles. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project corridor was conducted. An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section Staff and concurred with 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 significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed corridor as described in paragraph two above. It is concluded, therefore, that the projects will not affect archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.