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Archaeological Assessment of Project STP-1023 (5), Murray County

Report Number
6125
Year of Publication
2010
Abstract

The proposed project would add left and right turn lanes on SR 52 Alternate and CR 44 at the SR 52 Alt/CR 44 intersection. The total project length is approximately 487.68 m (1600 ft.). The existing right-of-way is approximately 15.24 m (50 ft). Approximately 0.243 ha (0.6 ac) of additional right-of-way would be required for the intersection improvement. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description 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.