Archaeological Assessment of Project STP-M000-00(140), Bibb-Houston Counties

"In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-M000-00(140) in Bibb-Houston Counties, 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 would consist of the 2 foot left and right shoulder paving of SR 247 in Bibb and Houston Counties. The project would begin at Green Street in Houston County and will extend north to end at Liberty Church Road in Bibb County. The total length of the project would be 7.50 miles and all work would be completed within existing right-of-way.

An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division 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 work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources.

No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It should also be noted that the small cemetery in the northeast corner of the SR 247 and Feagin Road intersection will not be affected by the proposed shoulder paving. 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."