Project #BRF-046-2(8) consists of replacing, on new alignment, the U.S. 278/S.R. 12 bridge over the Oconee River (Figure 1 and 2). The proposed bridge will be constructed approximately 50 feet south of the existing facility and approach improvements and construction will extend about 3000 feet west of the bridge and 2100 feet east of the bridge for a total length of approximately 5600 feet, 500 of which is bridge. Ninety to 120 feet of right-of-way will be required along the route, all south of the existing highway and bridge. A 120 foot wide construction easement along the access road to the Red Lands Boat Ramp will be required for 280 feet south of the required right-of-way. Additionally, a barrow pit will be required in the vicinity to obtain fill material (Figure 3). The entire project, including the barrow pit, falls within the Wallace Area National Register Archaeological District. This report concerns that portion of the project east of Lake Oconee, which lies within the U.S. Forest Service's Oconee National Forest (See Appendix B, Project Plans).
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