This project proposes to replace the structurally deficient bridge on CR 85/Kimball Bridge Road over Big Creek with a new 80 x 44 ft. concrete bridge approximately 50 feet south of the existing structure. Maximum right-of-way will vary up to approximately 180 feet. This project was originally surveyed by Luke Erickson of GDOT in 2005 and was resurveyed by Erickson in 2006 and by Johnson in 2007. Since that time, the project has been revised as follows: The project has been lengthened on the east side by 0.1 mile due to more detailed design and in order to tie in to the existing grade. An archaeological survey consistent with the project revisions was conducted along the project corridor. An archeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archeologists 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 archeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. By agreement, since no archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential effect, no signed concurrence form the State Historic Preservation Officer is required. 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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