The proposed project would construct on new location parallel bridges over the Flint River and Beechwood Swamp west of Fort Valley. The project as proposed would be constructed south of the existing bridges on S.R. 96. As proposed the project would begin approximately 0.3 miles west of Beechwood Swamp then would extend easterly to a point approximately 0.3 miles east of the Flint River. An additional 80 feet of right-of-way would be required. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed rights-of-way was surveyed for the entire length of the proposed project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level III) 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. No significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed project corridor as described in paragraph two above. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will not affect archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.
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