Archaeological Survey of Project STP-174-1(6), Columbia County

Project STP-174-1(6) would widen the existing roadway to provide two westbound passing lanes, one eastbound passing lane, and four turn lanes on SR 232. The turn lanes would be located at the Southern Aggregates Quarry, Chamblin Road/CR 238, Columbia High School, and Clanton Road/CR 83. The existing right-of-way along SR 232 in the project area is 150 feet. Approximately 40 additional feet of right-of-way would be required on the north side of the roadway, while an estimated 20 feet of additional right-of-way would be required on the south side of the roadway. At Little Kiokee Creek an additional 50 feet of right-of-way north of the roadway would be required. Total length of the project is approximately 4.25 miles. The archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with the "Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Archaeologists in consultation with staff of the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) 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 existing or eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will not affect archaeological resources in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register.".