Project IM-16-1 (11 0) would widen and reconstruct the existing eastbound and westbound bridges on I-16 at 5 sites between SR 119 and CR 310 in Bryan and Effingham Counties. The five sites consist of three sets of eastbound and westbound Ogeechee River Overflow bridges, one set of eastbound and westbound bridges over the Ogeechee River, and one set of eastbound and westbound bridges over Black Creek. The existing right-of-way on 1-16 is approximately 300 feet. All proposed construction will be restricted to within the existing 1-16 right-of-way. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed 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.
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