"In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, BRS-1961(6), Thomas County has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project consists of the replacement of the bridge on SR 188 over Horse Creek just west of the city of Ochlocknee in Thomas County. The project would begin approximately 454 m (1489.6 ft) west of Horse Creek and would end approximately 256m (839. 9 ft) east of Horse Creek. The existing right-of-way would vary from approximately 24.4 m (80 ft) to 39.6 m (129.9 ft). Additional required right-of-way would be approximately 5.8 m (19 ft) both north and south of SR 188. Also, a temporary easement measuring approximately 590 m (1935.8 ft) x 12 m (39.4 ft) would be required for the construction of a detour to the south side of SR 188. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along the entire 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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