In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project BR-0000-00(452), Terrell 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 would replace the existing CR 164 bridge over Brantley Creek west of the town of Sasser. The existing 96' X 25' structure will be replaced with a 120' X 30' structure on existing alignment. The project would begin approximately 1300' west from the existing bridge and end approximately 1300' east of the existing bridge. CR 164 will be closed during construction utilizing an off-site detour. Existing right-of-way along CR 164 is approximately 80' with approximately 10' of additional required right-ofÂway proposed symmetrically through the project corridor. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor.
An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHW A 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 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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