Archeological Survey of Project BR000-0001-00(220)

The proposed project would consist of the replacement of the bridge on SR 31/US 441/US 319 over the Heart of Georgia Railroad. The proposed total project length is 0.87 mile. This project length includes improvements along SR 30/US 280 and CR 132. The proposed intersection angle for SR 31/US 441/US 319 and SR 30/US 280 will be corrected, and the bridge vertical clearance will be corrected to satisfy the minimum height of 23 feet for Heart of Georgia Railroad. Existing right-of-way on SR 30/US 280 is 100 feet. Proposed right-of-way on SR 30/US 280 would be 120 feet. Existing right-of-way on SR 31/US 441/US 319 from its intersection with SR 30/US 280 to Mile Post (MP) 0.53 is 400 feet; beyond the 0.53 MP, the existing right-of-way is 100 feet. The maximum proposed right-of-way on SR 31/US 441/US 319 would be 560 feet. An archeological survey consistent with these project specifications was performed within 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.