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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: NA County: Alleghany
WBSNo: I IB.200311 Document: State MCC
Federal Aid No: na Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE & NPS
Project Description:
The project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 122 on SR 1479 (Evans Road) over Big Pine Creek in
Alleghany County. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE)for the project is defined as a 150-
foot(45.72 m) long corridor running 75 feet(22.86 m) north and south along Evans Road from the center
of Bridge No. 122. The corridor is approximately 40 feet (12.19 m) wide extending 20 feet (6.10 m) on
either side of the road from its present center. In all, the APE encompasses approximately 0.14 acres.
Although thisproject is state funded,federalpermits are anticipated. Therefore, this archaeological review
was conducted pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance(36 CFR Part 800).
This project falls under NCDOT's Programmatic Agreement (PA) with Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO), and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation(ACHP)that says NCDOT's Cultural Resource
Group will handle the historic property review for transportation projects
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Bridge No. 122 is located east of Sparta and west of Mount Airy in Alleghany County,North Carolina, and
plotted northern edge of the Roaring Gap USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle (Figure 1). The project is
situated on National Park Service property(NPS), and they are not participants to the PA.
A site file search was conducted using data from the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on November 9,
2022. No previously recorded archaeological sites are within or adjacent to the project area,and only one site
(31AL107)is within a mile of the bridge. According to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) online data base (HPOWEB 2022), there are no known historic architectural resources within the
APE that may yield intact archaeological deposits. However,the determined eligible Blue Ridge Parkway—
Highland District(NC0001)is just to the west of this bridge project. Regardless,contributing archaeological
resources to the eligibility of the district are not likely to be encountered. Topographic maps, USDA soil
survey maps, aerial photographs (NC One Map), and historic maps (North Carolina maps website) were
further examined for information on environmental and cultural variables that may have contributed to
precontact or historic settlement within the project limits and to assess the level of ground disturbance. In
addition, a field reconnaissance by NCDOT archaeologist Matt Wilkerson was carried out on November 2,
2022.
Bridge No. 122 crosses over Big Pine Creek roughly north to south,but Evans Road is primarily aligned east
to west (Figure 2). The waterway flows south and then west into Bush Creek and is part of the New River
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drainage basin. The APE falls within the floodplain for the creek. This area is forested with the road slightly
elevated on an earthen embankment (Figure 3). The bridge replacement will occur within the existing
footprint for the road and bridge,which is disturbed from prior construction activities.
The USDA soil survey map for Alleghany County reports that the Codorus complex(Cx) covers the project
area(USDA NRCS 2022)(see Figure 2). This is a somewhat poorly drained soil that is nearly level. Evidence
for early settlement activates are rare on this series due to wetness.
A review of the site files identified no sites or previous investigations within the APE, but site 31AL107 is
recorded half a mile away to the west. Overall,previous archaeological investigations are few in this section
of the Alleghany County resulting in the low site density. Site 31AL107 was identified during the survey for
Big Pine Creek Bridge #3 in 2018 (Silliman 2019). The site consists of an earthen berm next to Big Pine
Creek. No cultural material was collected during subsurface testing. It is thought that the feature is associated
with construction of the bridge during the 1930s and is not considered eligible for the National Register. No
similar features at Bridge No. 122 were reported during the recent field reconnaissance.
A historic map review was also carried out. Most early maps provide only general details concerning the
region illustrating just major roads and settlements. An examination of the 1891 USGS Yadkinville
topographic map identifies no roads or cultural features in the vicinity(Figure 4). No significant features are
depicted on the early 20th century Alleghany soil map as well (Burke et al. 1915) (Figure 5). It is not until
the 1938 North Carolina Highway Map for Alleghany County that Evans Road along with the Blue Ridge
Parkway and the crossing over Big Pine Creek are shown(NCSHPWC 1938)(Figure 6). In general, it seems
is very unlikely that significant historic deposits will be encountered.
Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably
predicting that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
The defined archaeological APE for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 122 on Evans Road in
Alleghany County is not likely to contain significant archaeological resources. The proposed construction
footprint falls along the current road and bridge alignment and extends only slightly onto minimally
disturbed soils. These soils in the floodplain are somewhat poorly drained,which is not typically suitable
for evidence of early occupations. In addition,the historic maps suggest that no significant former historic
structures and/or features are in the area and no above ground features were observed during the field
reconnaissance. As long as impacts to the subsurface occur within the defined APE, no further
archaeological work is recommended for the replacement of Bridge No. 122 in Alleghany County. If
construction should affect subsurface areas beyond the defined APE,additional archaeological consultation
might be necessary.
It should be noted that the project area is on Blue Ridge Parkway property. The project is subject for
cultural review by the NPS,which is not a participate in the Programmatic Agreement. Although this PA
investigation determined it is unlikely for the federal properties to contain significant archaeological
resources, the NPS may request further investigations such as subsurface testing. Any excavations on
federal property will required a federal ARPA permit.
This project falls within a North Carolina County in which the Catawba Indian Nation,the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians,the Cherokee Nation, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, and Muscogee
(Creek) Nation have expressed an interest. We recommend that you ensure that this documentation is
forwarded to the tribe using the process described in the current NCDOT Tribal Protocol and PA Procedures
Manual.
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See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info ❑ Photos ❑Correspondence
Other:
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST: NO ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REOUIRED
November 18, 2022
C. amon Jones Date
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST II
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REFERENCES CITED
Burke,R.T. Avon,W. Edward Hearn, and Henry Lambert
1915 Soil Map for Alleghany County, North Carolina. U.S. Bureau of Soils and North
Carolina Department of Agriculture. U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington D.C. On
file at North Carolina Collections,University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
HPOWEB
2022 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office GIS Web Service.
https://nc.maps.arcais.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=79ea67l ebdcc45639fO860257d5f
5ed7. Accessed November 7,2022.
North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission(NCSHPWC)
1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Alleghany County, North Carolina. On file at
North Carolina Collections,University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Silliman, Garrett
2019 Phase I Archaeological Survey for the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge Projects,Ash and
Alleghany Counties, North Carolina. Johnson,Mirmiran, and Thompson(JMT),Raleigh,North
Carolina. Submitted to National Park Services,Asheville,North Carolina, and Federal Highway
Administration, Sterling,Virgina.
United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services (USDA NRCS)
2022 Alleghany County Soil Survey. Available online at
http://webosilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/. Accessed November 7,2022.
United States Geological Survey(USGS)
1891 Yadkinville,North Carolina 30 minute quadrangle map.
1997 Roaring Gap,North Carolina 7.5 minute quadrangle map.
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Project Tracking No.(Internal Use)
22-10-0007
* HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES
"EFFECTS REQUIRED FORM"
This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: County: Alleghany
WBS No.: 1113.200311 Document MCC
Type:
Fed. Aid No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal ® Yes ❑ No Permit USACE,NPS
Permit(s): T e(s):
Proiect Description:
Replacement of Bridge 122 on SR 1479 (Evans Rd) over Big Pine Creek. The historic
architecture Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the project is defined as a 150- foot corridor
running 75 feet north and south along SR 1479 from the center of the bridge. The corridor is
approximately 40 feet, extending 20 feet on either side of the centerline. The project is state
funded and federal permits are anticipated. The bridge partially sits on land owned by the Blue
Ridge Parkway.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
NCDOT architectural historian consulted HPOWeb in October 2021, visited the project site and
reviewed the 2011 historic architecture compliance this bridge PA# 11-08-0122. Due to the
comprehensive survey conducted for this project, there is no need for additional survey to
identify unknown historic structures or landscapes. In 2011 the NCDOT architectural historian
met with HPO to discuss the project's effects on the NC 0001 Blue Ridge Parkway (DE,NHL
pending). Since this project has a different APE than the one reviewed in 2011, the NCDOT
architectural historian recommends a new effects assessment. Please provide design plans that
show the proposed alignment(s) along with the boundaries of the four historic properties to the
NCDOT architectural historian so that an effects assessment meeting can be scheduled
It should be noted that the project area is partially on Blue Ridge Parkway property. The project
is subject for cultural review by the NPS, which is not a participant in the Programmatic
Agreement, but will be included in the effects consultation with HPO and USACE.
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Project Tracking No.(Internal Use)
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: Str.#020122 County: Alleghany
WBS No: 17BP.11.R.42 Document: PCE/CE
F.A. No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal(USACE)Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: NWP 3 or 14
Project Description:
Replace Bridge No 122 on SR 1479 over Crab Creek.
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, archaeological site files,relevant background reports,historic designations
roster, and indexes was undertaken on September 16,2011. Based on this review,there were no existing
SL, LD, DE,or SS properties in the Area of Potential Effects. However Bridge No 122 sits very close to
the Blue Ridge Parkway (NR),therefore a site survey was recommended.
An on-site reconnaissance survey of the project area was conducted on October 25, 2011. There are no
resources over fifty years of age within the APE with the exception of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which
was determined eligible for the National Register in 1990. Bridge No. 122 is located on a short, unpaved
section of Evans Road(SR 1479)between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountain Lake Road(SR 1481)
to the east. A modern one-story front-gable frame dwelling(2114 Mountain Lake Road)located to the
east of the intersection Evans Road and Mountain Lake Road is the only other built resource within the
project area.
EFFECTS DETERMINATION
Property/Site: Blue Ridge Parkway
Status: NR
Effects Finding: ® No Effect No Adverse Effect ❑ Adverse Effect
Explanation of Effects Determination: The road is approximately 675 feet in length, with the bridge
situated near its midpoint. The project APE extends 300 feet from the A sharp curve in the road shields
the roadway of the Blue Ridge Parkway from the bridge site, which is densely wooded all around. The
distance between the bridge combined with the topography and vegetation shield the Blue Ridge Parkway
from any effect which may result from this bridge project.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: County: Alleghany
WBSNo.: IIB.20031I Document MCC
Type:
Fed.Aid No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal ® Yes ❑ No Permit USACE,NPS
Permit(s): T e(s):
Proiect Description:
Replacement of Bridge 122 on SR 1479 (Evans Rd) over Big Pine Creek. The historic
architecture Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the project is defined as a 150- foot corridor
running 75 feet north and south along SR 1479 from the center of the bridge. The corridor is
approximately 40 feet, extending 20 feet on either side of the centerline. The project is state
funded and federal permits are anticipated. The bridge partially sits on land owned by the Blue
Ridge Parkway.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
NCDOT architectural historian consulted HPOWeb in October 2021, visited the project site and
reviewed the 2011 historic architecture compliance this bridge PA# 11-08-0122. Due to the
comprehensive survey conducted for this project, there is no need for additional survey to
identify unknown historic structures or landscapes. In 2011 the NCDOT architectural historian
met with HPO to discuss the project's effects on the NC 0001 Blue Ridge Parkway (DE,NHL
pending). Since this project has a different APE than the one reviewed in 2011, the NCDOT
architectural historian recommends a new effects assessment. It should be noted that the project
area is partially on Blue Ridge Parkway property and is subject for cultural review by the
National Park Service who has been invited to the effects assessment meeting.
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS
Property Name: Blue Ridge Parkway Status: DE,NHL pending
Survey Site No.: NC 0001 PIN.- N/A
Effects
❑ No Effect ®No Adverse Effect ❑ Adverse Effect
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Explanation of Effects Determination:
Bridge to be replaced in place with a road closure and within the existing footprint of the current
bridge and roadway, so no new grading/clearing/tree cutting required. Visible portions of the
new structure will resemble existing bridge, with wooden deck, wooden handrails, and
ABC/gravel driving surface. The two differences between the existing bridge and the new bridge
will be the replacement of the wooden abutments with concrete abutments, and the new bridge
will be 10' longer(same width as existing bridge). Current bridge not visible from roadbed of
Blue Ridge Parkway.
List ofEnvironmental Commitments:
NONE
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NOTES
ASSUMED LIVE LOAD=HS-20 OR ALTERNATE LOADING.
MAXIMUM BEARING-TO-BEARING LENGTH=19'-2". -/
ALL BEAMS AND BEARING PLATES SHALL BE AASHTO M270 GRADE 50
STEEL OR APPROVED EQUAL.
ALL FIELD CONNECTIONS TO BE 7A" DIA. HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
NO SHOP CAMBER REQUIRED,TURN NATURAL MILL CAMBER UP.
ALL SURFACES OF BEARING PLATES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND STRAIGHT.
SOLE PLATES,MASONRY PLATES,BOLTS,NUTS,AND WASHERS SHALL BE
GALVANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER J.ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 28, 2022
Dr. Wenonah Haire
Catawba Indian Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office
1536 Tom Steven Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Dear Dr. Haire,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development,
environmental, and engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 122 over Big
Pine Creek on SR 1479 (Evans Road) in Alleghany County as project 11B.200311. The
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the lead federal agency for compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act(NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with
the USACE. A project vicinity map and NCDOT Archaeology Review is attached. The
coordinates of this project are approximately 36.497433, -80.955152
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to
be studied. Your comments may be used in the preparation of a NEPA/State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) Environmental Document. In accordance with Section
106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by
the proposed project. Be assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure
stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will maintain strict confidentiality about
certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by January 1, 2023 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of
this project. If you have any questions concerning this project, or would like any
additional information, please contact me at [e-mail] or(828-386-7202.
Thank you,
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Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division of Highways—Division 11
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BUSINESS UNIT NAME Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CITY,NC ZIP
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER J.ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 28, 2022
Elizabeth Toombs
Cherokee Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
PO Box 948
Tahlequah, OK, 74465
Dear Elizabeth Toombs,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development,
environmental, and engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 122 over Big
Pine Creek on SR 1479 (Evans Road) in Alleghany County as project 11B.200311. The
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the lead federal agency for compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act(NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with
the USACE. A project vicinity map and NCDOT Archaeology Review is attached. The
coordinates of this project are approximately 36.497433, -80.955152
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to
be studied. Your comments may be used in the preparation of a NEPA/State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) Environmental Document. In accordance with Section
106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by
the proposed project. Be assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure
stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will maintain strict confidentiality about
certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by January 1, 2023 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of
this project. If you have any questions concerning this project, or would like any
additional information, please contact me at [e-mail] or(828-386-7202.
Thank you,
Kevin Hining
Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division of Highways—Division 11
Mailing Address: Telephone:###-###-#### Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax:###-###-#### ADDRESS 2
BUSINESS UNIT NAME Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CITY,NC ZIP
ADDRESS
CITY,NC ZIP Website:ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER J.ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 28, 2022
Russell Townsend
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
2077 Governors Island Road, Bryson City,NC 28713
Dear Russell Townsend,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development,
environmental, and engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 122 over Big
Pine Creek on SR 1479 (Evans Road) in Alleghany County as project I IB.200311. The
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the lead federal agency for compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act(NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with
the USACE. A project vicinity map and NCDOT Archaeology Review is attached. The
coordinates of this project are approximately 36.497433, -80.955152
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to
be studied. Your comments may be used in the preparation of a NEPA/State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) Environmental Document. In accordance with Section
106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by
the proposed project. Be assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure
stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will maintain strict confidentiality about
certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by January 1, 2023 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of
this project. If you have any questions concerning this project, or would like any
additional information, please contact me at [e-mail] or(828-386-7202.
Thank you,
Kevin Hining
Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division of Highways—Division I I
Mailing Address: Telephone:###-###-#### Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax:###-###-#### ADDRESS 2
BUSINESS UNIT NAME Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CITY,NC ZIP
ADDRESS
CITY,NC ZIP Website:ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER J.ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 28, 2022
Acee Watt
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
Section 106 Coordinator
PO Box 746, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Dear Acee Watt,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is starting the project development,
environmental, and engineering studies for the replacement of Bridge No. 122 over Big
Pine Creek on SR 1479 (Evans Road) in Alleghany County as project I IB.200311. The
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the lead federal agency for compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act(NHPA) and a Permit is anticipated under the Section 404 Process with
the USACE. A project vicinity map and NCDOT Archaeology Review is attached. The
coordinates of this project are approximately 36.497433, -80.955152
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project including recommendation of alternates to
be studied. Your comments may be used in the preparation of a NEPA/State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) Environmental Document. In accordance with Section
106 of the NHPA, we also request that you inform us of any historic properties of
traditional religious or cultural importance that you are aware of that may be affected by
the proposed project. Be assured that, in accordance with confidentiality and disclosure
stipulations in Section 304 of the NHPA, we will maintain strict confidentiality about
certain types of information regarding historic properties.
Please respond by January 1, 2023 so that your comments can be used in the scoping of
this project. If you have any questions concerning this project, or would like any
additional information, please contact me at [e-mail] or(828-386-7202.
Thank you,
/l
Kevin Hining
Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division of Highways—Division 11
Mailing Address: Telephone:###-###-#### Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax:###-###-#### ADDRESS 2
BUSINESS UNIT NAME Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CITY,NC ZIP
ADDRESS
CITY,NC ZIP Website:ncdot.gov

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December 28, 2022
Kevin Hining Cherokee Nation Response
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Highway Division 11
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro,NC 28659
Re: 1113.200311 Bridge Replacement No. 122 Over Big Pine Creek on SR 1479 (Evans Road)
Alleghany County,NC
Mr. Kevin Hining:
The Cherokee Nation (Nation) is in receipt of your correspondence about 1113.200311, and
appreciates the opportunity to provide comment upon this project.
The Nation maintains databases and records of cultural,historic, and pre-historic resources in this
area. Our Historic Preservation Office(Office)reviewed this project,cross referenced the project's
legal description against our information, and found no instances where this project intersects or
adjoins such resources. Thus, the Nation does not foresee this project imparting impacts to
Cherokee cultural resources at this time.
However, the Nation requests that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
halt all project activities immediately and re-contact our Offices for further consultation if items
of cultural significance are discovered during the course of this project. Additionally, the Nation
requests that the NCDOT conduct appropriate inquiries with other pertinent Tribal and Historic
Preservation Office regarding historic and prehistoric resources not included in the Nation's
databases or records.
If you require additional information or have any questions,please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Wado,
Elizabeth Toombs, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Cherokee Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office
[e-mail]
918.453.5389

Catawba Indian Nation
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
1536 Tom Steven Road
Rock Hill,South Carolina 29730
Office 803-328-2427
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January 3, 2023 Catawba Nation Response
Attention: Kevin Hining
NC Department of Transportation
Re. THPO# TCNS# Project Description
Replacement of Bridge No. 122 over Big Pine Creek on SR 1479 in Alleghany Co.as
2023-193-35 project 11 B.200311
Dear Mr. Hining,
The Catawba have no immediate concerns with regard to traditional cultural properties,
sacred sites or Native American archaeological sites within the boundaries of the
proposed project areas. However, the Catawba are to be notified if Native American
artifacts and / or human remains are located during the ground disturbance phase
of this project.
If you have questions please contact Caitlin Rogers at 803-328-2427 ext. 226, or e-mail
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Wenonah G. Haire l
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer