Archaeological Assessment of Project FLF-540(2), Jefferson-Richmond Counties

The proposed project would Widen and reconstruct US 1/SR 4 from the intersection of US 221/SR 47 and US 1/SR 4 in Jefferson County, Georgia, easterly to a point approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) east of Sandy Run Creek in Richmond County, Georgia, for a total distance of approximately 16.9 km (10.5 mi). The existing right-of-way varies from approximately 30.48 to 60.96 m (100 to 200 feet). The additional required right-of-way will vary from approximately 0 to 45.5 m (0 to 149.28 feet). An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted July 4-7, 1994 for the entire length of the project corridor by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc., a consultant for GDOT. A re-alignment of the proposed project was required to avoid impacting the Faith Miracle Temple of Pentecoust of Holyness Church, a resource considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The proposed project changes consist of the construction of a one-way pair from approximately 670.5 m (2,200 ft) west of County Road 35 to approximately 457.2 m (1,500 ft) east of Reedy Creek. The total area dividing the proposed east and west bound lanes of the one-way pair consists of approximately 20.34 ha (50.26 ac). An archaeological survey consistent with this area was conducted by GDOT staff archaeologists. An archaeological survey (Level III) 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.