HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160727 Ver 1_670221 AR13-07-0026NoSitesPresent_20160727Project Tracking No.:13-07-0026
13-07-0026
NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: na
1WBS No: 17BP.7.R.84
F.A. No: na
Federa! Per�nit Kequired?
County: Orange
Document.• ?
Funding:
� Yes ❑ No
� State ❑ Federal
Permit Tyj�e: unknown
ProjectDescription: NCDOT Division 7 intends to replace Bridge No. 221 on SR 1135, Moorefields Road,
over Rocky Run. The replacement bridge is assumed to be proposed at generally the same location and
alignment. For the purposes of the archaeological review the proposed project area is listed as 633.6 feet long
(slightly more than 193.12 meters) and extends right-of-way (RO� width from 60 feet to 100 feet (30.48
meters). Thus, the area of potential effects (APE) is estimated at roughly 1.45 acres (nearly .59 hectares).
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS
The North Carolina Department ofTransportat7on (NCDOT) Archaeology Group reviewed the
subjectprojectand determined.•
� There are no National Register listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES within the project's area
of potential effects.
❑ No subsurface archaeological investigations are required for this project.
� Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources.
❑ Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources considered
eligible for the National Register.
❑ All identified archaeological sites located within the APE have been considered and all compliance
for archaeological resources with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and GS 121-
12(a) has been completed for this project.
� There are no National Register Eligible or Listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present or
affected by this project. (Attach any notes or documents ar needec�
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Briefdescrlption ofreviewactivYties, results ofreview, and conclusions:
As noted on the Survey Required Form dated August 15, 2013, no previously identified archaeological sites
are recorded in the proposed project area, but a reasonably large prehistoric site (310R250) is recorded
roughly 1080 feet (nearly 330 meters) west of the current project area illustrating the potential for
archaeological resources in the area. Despite the potential fox excessive slope and disturbances associated
with residential development to limit the potential for intact archaeological deposits, an archaeological
reconnaissance to determine the necessity for and scope of more intensive archaeological investigations was
recommended.
On October 16, 2013, NCDOT archaeologists, Shane Petersen and Brian Overton, conducted an
archaeological reconnaissance of the project area. As expected, all quadrants of investigation surrounding
Bridge No. 221 exhibited a high degree of slope, particularly closer to Rocky Run. The western end of the
proposed APE extends into areas that have undergone significant residential development. None of these
areas were considered to be particularly suitable for intact archaeological deposits. The exception was an area
south of SR 1135 at the eastern end of the APE. This area, approaching the top of a ridgetoe overlooking
Rocky Run, appeared to be less sloped and more like the recorded physiographic setting for nearby large site,
31 Or250.
On February 27, 2014, NCDOT archaeologists, Shane Petersen and Brian Overton, conducted subsurface
testing in this area. Two shovel test pits were excavated roughly 15 meters (nearly 50 feet) south of
Moorefields Road, with Shovel Test Pit No. 1 being placed para11e1 to a point 250 feet (about 76 meters) east
of the bridge along the centerline of SR 1135. Shovel Test Pit No. 2 was placed roughly 50 feet (15 meters)
west of Shovel Test No. 1, parallel to SR 1135. No cultural materials were recovered from either of these
tests. The observed soil profiles are consistent with Herndon series soils where overlying A and E horizon
soils are severely deflated or missing.
Subsurface Testing Results:
Shovel Depth Depth Soil
Quadrant Test Level Munsell Color Artifacts Notes
Pit (top) (base) Texture
dark silt clay
I 0 10 10YR4/6 yellowish loam no Tree roots.
Southeast 1 brown
II 10 32 10YR6/8 bxownish clay loam no Large gravels.
yellow
dark silt clay
I 0 8 10YR4/6 yellowish no Tree roots.
Southeast 2 brown loam
II 8 34 10YR6/8 brownish clay loam no Large gravels.
ellow
No further archaeological investigations are recommended for the replacement of Bridge No. 221 as
proposed. Should the project change to include a greater expansion of ROW, further investigation may be
necessary. The project as described should be considered to be compliant with Section 106 and NCGS121-
12a.
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form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement.
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SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info
❑ Other
Signed:
Shane C. Petersen
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST II
� Photos
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❑Correspondence
March 4, 2014
Date
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