Project PR-8530(045) involves the replacement of the existing bridge on Billings Road over Webster Creek with a dou a arre ri ge culvert. The project would begin approximately 228.6 m (750 ft) west of Webster Creek and end approximately 274.3 m (900 ft) east of Webster Creek. Existing right-of-way varies from approximately 15.2 m (50 ft) to 18.3 m (60 ft). The additional required right-of-way varies from approximately 15.2 m (50 ft) to 32.0 m (105 ft) . An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed right-of-way was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section 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 proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register archaeological 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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