On 2 October 2002, Brockington and Associates, Inc. conducted a Phase I archaeological survey for a proposed bridge replacement in Webster County, Georgia (GDOT Project # BRST0532[ 12]). The area of potential effect (APE) is located on State Route (SR) 41 where the highway crosses Kinchafoonee Creek. This survey was conducted for The LPA Group, Inc. under contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and in compliance with all relevant cultural resources legislation (National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 36CFR 800). Background research conducted at the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and through the Georgia State Archaeological Site Files identified no previously recorded archaeological sites within 0.8 km (0.5 mile) of the APE. Field survey identified one previously unrecorded archaeological site. Site 9WB25 is a small prehistoric artifact scatter situated on a low terrace south of Kinchafoonee Creek. This site is situated in a small patch of old clearcut now covered in young pines, scrub oak, and dense briars. The artifact scatter is very light and the area very disturbed. For these reasons, site 9WB25 is recommended ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). We recommend archaeological clearance for the proposed bridge replacement.
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