Archaeological Assessment of Project STP-090-1(16), Coffee County

The proposed project would widen SR 135/US 221 from SR 206 Connector to just south of CR 146, and from approximately 260.60 m (855 ft) south of CR 148 to approximately 201.17 m (660 ft) north of CR 148. Additionally, CR 148 will be realigned to intersect SR 135/US 221 at 90 degrees. The existing right of way is approximately 30.48 m (100 ft). Approximately 6.09 m (20 ft) of additional right of way would be required. The total proposed project length is approximately 1.4 km (0.87 mi). An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor. 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 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 existing or eligible National Register archaeological 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.