The proposed project would consist of the replacement of a structurally deficient bridge on State Route (SR) 11 over CSX Railroad in Social Circle, Walton County (Figures 1 and 2). The existing bridge measures 151 feet with a deck width of 35.3 feet. The existing right-of-way (ROW) is 60 feet. The replacement bridge would measure 160 feet in length with 44 feet of clear width. The ROW would be maintained at 60 feet. Replacement of the bridge requires that CSX Railroad height clearance standards be accommodated in the project; as such, the bridge clearance height would be raised by four feet to meet the standards. The bridge would be closed during construction and Social Circle Bypass would be used as a detour.
Since the previous archaeological survey, changes have occurred in the project. Changes in easements have occurred in several parcels, some increasing and some decreasing (Table 1 and Figure 2). This report serves to document additional archaeological survey conducted to cover these new areas.
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