In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project BRN-017-1(18), Troup 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 consist of replacing the bridge spanning an unnamed tributary to West Point Lake, along US 27/SR l in Troup County. The existing bridge is a 60' X 27' wooden structure, and will be replaced with two parallel concrete structures measuring approximately 80' X 40' each. Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge until one of the parallel structures is standing. Then, the existing structure will be demolished, and the second parallel bridge constructed. Existing right-of-way is l 00 feet, and an additional 100 to 150 feet of right-of-way is required. The project length is approximately 0.3 mile. 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 "GDOTIFHW 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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