Archaeological Survey of the SR 156 (Red Bud Road)/ College Street (CS 782) Intersection

GDOT Archaeological Report Short Form for Negative Findings: Archaeological Survey of the SR 156 (Red Bud Road)/ College Street (CS 782) Intersection. Prime Consultant: ARCADIS U.S., Inc.; County(ies): Gordon; USGS Quadrangle(s): 1982 Calhoun North Project Description: Addition of a center left-turn lane on SR 156 (Red Bud Road) along both approaches to its intersection with College Street (CS 782) and a right-turn lane along its westbound approach in the City of Calhoun in Gordon County, Georgia. This project would begin approximately 400 feet west of College Street (CS 782) and would end approximately 1300 feet east of College Street (CS 782) for a total project length of approximately 0.33 mile. The proposed typical section for this project would have four 12-foot travel lanes (two in each direction) on SR 156 (Red Bud Road), a center 14-foot left-turn lane, a 12-foot westbound right-turn lane, and 12-foot shoulders with 5-foot sidewalks and curb and gutter. West of the College St., the proposed ROW along SR 156 would be approximately 85 feet wide. East of College St. the proposed ROW would vary from 90 feet to 107 feet. Area of Potential Effect: The area of potential effect (APE), as defined in 36 CFR 800.16(d), is the geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may directly or indirectly cause changes in the character or use of historic properties if any such properties exist. Based on the nature and the scope of the undertaking, the guidance in the GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resources Survey Guidelines and past experience with similar projects, the Department has evaluated and defined the APE for this proposed project. Because of the nature and scope of the undertaking, the area of potential direct effects consists of the project view shed and the existing and proposed right-of-way of the proposed project, within which all construction and ground-disturbing activity would be confined.