Archaeological Reassessment of Project STP-BRF-30-2 (41)

STP-BRF-30-2(41) would replace the existing bridge over the Alapaha River tributary located on US 280/SR 30 in Wilcox County. The bridge is located 0.80 mile east of Seville, Georgia. The project was subjected to a previous survey by Teresa Lotti in 2001 (HPD# HP010820-007). Since that time the project has been changed to include an increased amount of mainline widening. The total length for the project is 3300 feet. The existing right-of-way is 100 feet. The additional required right-of-way varies with a maximum of 35 feet. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along the entire project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level H) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists 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 archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register 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.