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S TATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER JAMES H.TROGDON,III
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
February 18,2020
MEMORANDUM TO: Brett D. Canipe,PE, Division 10 Engineer
FROM: Kevin Fischer,PE,Assistant State Structures Engineer DocuSigned by:
Structures Management Unit 'te.Ui n, � n
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SUBJECT: Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist(MCDC)for B-4407
Replace Bridge No. 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River in Anson
County
NCDOT has completed a Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist (MCDC) for the subject
project. The document can be found by NCDOT employees on the SharePoint Team Site at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/site/Preconstruction/division/div 10/B-
4407/Proj ect%20Development/B-4407_FINAL_SMC_05-16-2018.pdf
The document may also be accessed by outside agencies as well as the general public at:
https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/pdea/EnvironmentalDocs/Documents/STIP_B-
Projects/B4407 FINAL_SMC_05-16-2018.pdf
No significant adverse environmental effects are expected as a result of the project; therefore,no
other distribution of the report is necessary.
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Attachment
cc(w/out attachment):
Bobby Lewis Dale Burton Monte Matthews (USACE)
Christopher Werner J. Kevin Lacy Loretta Barren
William Kincannon Majed Al-Ghandour
Lamar Sylvester Don A. Parker Jamal Alavi
Jamie Shern David B. Harris Hannah Jernigan
Virginia Mabry Carla Dagnino Shelby Scales
Brenda Moore Jamille Robbins [e-mail]
Stephen Morgan Leilani Paugh row-
Brian Hanks Steven Hulsey [e-mail]
John L. Pilipchuk Anna Twohig [e-mail]
Thomas A. Smith John Vine-Hodge
Mailing Address: Telephone:[phone] Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax:[phone] 1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
STRUCTURES MANAGEMENT UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH,NC 27699-1581
1581 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH,NC 27699-1581 Website:www.ncdot.gov

MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
TIP Project No. B-4407
W.B.S. Project No. 38356.1.2
Project Location:
Bridge No. 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River in Anson County.
Project Description:
The proposed project involves replacing Bridge No. 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River in Anson
County. The proposed project is included in the 2016-2025 North Carolina State Transportation
Improvement Program(STIP). Right of way acquisition and construction are scheduled for state
fiscal years 2019 and 2020, respectively, in the STIP.
The replacement structure will be a five-span(5@105'63")bridge approximately 525 feet long
providing a minimum 32' clear deck width. The bridge will include two 12-foot lanes and 4'
offsets on each side to accommodate bicycles. For the safety of bicycles crossing the bridge, 54-
inch bicycle safe railings are proposed on both sides. The bridge length is based on preliminary
design information and is set by hydraulic requirements. The roadway grade of the new structure
will be approximately the same as the existing structure.
The approach roadway will extend approximately 1,840 feet from the south end of the new
bridge and 1,720 feet from the north end of the new bridge. The approaches will be widened to
provide two 12-foot lanes, 8-foot grassed shoulders (two foot paved) on both sides (11-foot
shoulders where guardrail is included). The roadway will be designed as a Rural Arterial using
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines
with a 60 mile per hour design speed.
The new bridge will be constructed on new location,parallel to and just east of the existing
bridge. The intersection of SR 1934 (Riverview Road) and US 52 will be shifted further to the
east to tie into the realigned US 52 roadway(see Figure 2).
Traffic will be detoured on-site using the existing bridge and roadway alignment during
construction.
Purpose and Need:
The purpose of the proposed project is to replace a deficient bridge. NCDOT Bridge
Management Unit records indicate Bridge No. 70 currently has a sufficiency rating of 49.12 out
of a possible 100 for a new structure.
The bridge is considered structurally deficient due to a substructure condition appraisal of 4 out
of 9 and a superstructure condition appraisal of 4 out of 9 according to Federal Highway
Administration standards. The bridge also meets the criteria for functionally obsolete due to a
deck geometry appraisal of 3 out of 9.
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Nationwide Permit(NWP) 14 or 23 will likely be
applicable. A NWP No. 33 may also apply for temporary construction activities such as stream
dewatering, work bridges, or temporary causeways that are often used during bridge construction
or rehabilitation.
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The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize
project construction. If a Section 404 permit is required,then a North Carolina Division of Water
Resources (NCDWR) Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be
needed.
Special Project Information:
Environmental Commitments:
The list of project commitments (green sheets) are located at the end of this checklist.
Estimated Costs:
The total cost for the project included in the draft 2017-2027 STIP is $7,260,000. Of this total,
$610,000 is for right of way acquisition, $6,500,000 is for construction, and $150,000 was spent
in prior years. Current cost estimates for the project are as follows:
Right of Way Acquisition $ 85,000
Utilities $ 231,000
Construction- $ 7,100,000
Total $ 7,416,000
Estimated Traffic:
Current 3,900 vpd
Year 2040 4,900 vpd
TTST 14%
Dual 8%
Accidents: NCDOT Traffic Safety Systems Section has evaluated a recent five-year period and
identified three accidents occurring in the vicinity of the project. None were associated with the
geometry of the bridge or its approach roadways.
Design Exception:
There are no anticipated design exceptions for this project.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations:
Bridge No. 70 is not located on a currently designated bicycle or pedestrian route; however, the
bridge is located at the confluence of several regional greenway and blueway routes. The
Carolina Thread Trail is proposed to follow NC 52 south from Norwood in Stanly County, and
turn east at the Stanly-Anson County line near the bridge location. Further, a blueway is
proposed as part of the Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan, and a River Access Opportunity is
indicated for this bridge location on the Rocky River. In addition, the Carolina Thread Trail
Master Plan for Stanly County proposes a rail trail from Norwood terminating at the Rocky
River at this bridge location, and the Central Park NC Regional Bicycle Plan includes several
bicycle routes in close proximity to the bridge.
The Rocky River Rural Planning Organization(RPO) indicated that there are a variety of bicycle
trip generators to cause bicyclists to travel on NC 52 across this bridge, including Lake Tillery to
the north, farms, and other attractions; few other crossing opportunities exist in the vicinity. In
addition, she indicated that the River Access Opportunities are currently being developed by the
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Carolina Thread Trail along the Rocky River, and the addition of a launch at this bridge site is a
key connection for this corridor.
The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources—Division of Parks &Recreation
requested that NCDOT include a small parking area and canoe launch as part of this bridge
replacement project. NCDOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit and
Roadway Design Unit will continue to coordinate with the Carolina Thread Trail with regards to
accommodating the proposed trail,blueway, and parking area during the final design phase.
The NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation recommended providing
accommodations for cyclists with a minimum 4-foot wide paved shoulder and 54-inch high
bicycle safe railing; the paved shoulder should continue for a recommended 100 feet on the
bridge approaches. The design will include these recommended accommodations.
Bridge Demolition:
Bridge No. 70 is constructed of reinforced concrete and steel piles, and it should be possible to
remove with no resulting debris in the water based on standard demolition practices.
Alternatives Discussion:
No Build—The no build alternative would result in eventually closing the road, which is
unacceptable given the volume of traffic served by US 52.
Rehabilitation—The bridge was constructed in 1923,reconstructed in 1953, and is
reaching the end of its useful life. Rehabilitation would only provide a temporary
solution to the structural deficiency of the bridge.
Offsite Detour—An offsite detour was not evaluated for this project. Bridge No. 70
carries US 52 over the Rocky River. Detouring this US route with high volumes of
traffic for an extended period of time would have substantial impacts to users of this
facility.
New Alignment with Onsite Detour (Recommended)—Due to the reasons discussed in
the "Offsite Detour" section above, an onsite detour alternative was developed and
selected as the preferred alternative. The new bridge will be located just east of the
existing bridge. Traffic will be maintained along the existing bridge during construction,
and the existing bridge will be removed upon completion of the new bridge.
Staged Construction— Staged construction was not considered because of the
availability of an acceptable onsite detour.
Public Involvement:
A landowner notification letter was sent to all property owners affected directly by this project.
Property owners were invited to comment. No comments have been received to date.
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PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
YES NO
1. Will the proposed project involve land disturbing activity of more than ten acres
that will result in substantial,permanent changes in the natural cover or
topography of those lands?
2. Will the proposed project require the expenditure of more than ten million
dollars in public funds?
3. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity which would qualify
as a Non-Major Action under the Minimum Criteria rules?
If"yes",under which category? Category#8
(Note: If either Category#8 or#15 is used, complete Part D of this checklist.)
If"yes"is selected for either Question 1 or 2 and"no"is selected for Question 3,then the project does not
qualify as a Non-Major Action. A state environmental impact statement(SEIS) or state environmental
assessment(SEA)will be required.
PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
YES NO
4. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands;
surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries;parklands;prime or unique
agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic,recreational, archaeological, or
historical value?
5. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the
Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list?
6. Would the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality impacts?
7. Would the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or
groundwater impacts?
8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on long-
term recreational benefits?
9. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on
shellfish, finfish,wildlife, or their natural habitats?
10. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that
may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or the environment?
11. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity
has such widespread implications,that an uncommon concern for its
environmental effects has been expressed to the NCDOT?
Note: If any of Questions 4 through 11 in part B are answered"YES",the proposed project does not
qualify as a Non-Major Action. A SEIS or SEA will be required.
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PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
YES NO
Ecological Impacts
12. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat,likely to ® ❑
be impacted by the proposed action?
13. Does the action require the placement of fill in waters of the United ❑
States?
14. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in high
quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine ❑
savannahs?
15. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? ❑
16. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern,as defined ❑
in the Coastal Area Management Act?
Cultural Resources
17. Will the project have an"effect"on a property or site listed on the National ❑
Register of Historic Places?
18. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way from ❑
publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Questions in PART C are designed to assist the Engineer in determining whether a permit or consultation
with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any question in PART C is answered"YES",
refer to the Environmental Guidance section of this document and contact the appropriate individual for
assistance.
Question 12:
Potentially suitable habitat for the Schweinitz's sunflower(Helianthus schweinitzii) is present within
the project study area, along the maintained road shoulders. A survey to determine presence/absence of
this species was conducted on 27 August 2016. Records held by the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program indicate no known occurrences of the target species within the project study area and one known
occurrences of the target species within 1.0 mile of the project study area as of 27 August 2016. Prior to
initiation of the field effort, a known reference population was reviewed to familiarize the field biologist
with the current flowering status. All potentially suitable habitat within the project study area was
subjected to pedestrian evaluations. No evidence of the target species was identified. A Biological
Conclusion of No Effect is warranted for this species.
Potentially suitable habitat for the Northern long-eared bat(Myotis septentrionalis) (NLEB)is present
within the study area. A review of the NCNHP data base on 25 March 2015 revealed no known
occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the study area. NCDOT has determined that the proposed
action does not require separate consultation on the grounds that the proposed action is consistent with the
final Section 4(d)rule, codified at 50 C.F.R. § 17.40(o) and effective February 16,2016. NCDOT may
presume its determination is informed by best available information and consider Section 7
responsibilities fulfilled for NLEB.
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Question 17:
During the course of the archaeological survey, one previously recorded archaeological site was
identified(31AN12/134). The core area of site 31AN12/134, described as the"midden"within the upper
terrace, is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)under Criterion D, for its
information potential. It was recommended that this portion of site 31AN12/134 be avoided. However, if
ground disturbing activities are scheduled to take place in this area,then archaeological data recovery
investigations will be necessary to mitigate the adverse impacts. In addition, archaeological monitoring of
any ground disturbing activities that may impact portions of site 31AN12/134 that lie outside of the
NRHP recommended portion of the site was recommended. In a letter dated March 20,2017,the North
Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office concurred with
these recommendations. Project commitments associated with this archaeological site are included in the
project green sheets.
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PART D: (To he completed when either category#8 or#i5 of the rules is used.)
19. Project length: 0.77 miles
20. Right of Way width:Varies between 100' and 210'
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21, Total Acres of Disturbed Ground Surface: 7,3 acres
22. Total Acres of Wetland Impacts: 0
23. Total Linear Feet of Stream Impacts: 0
24. Project Purpose: The purpose of the proposed project is to replace a deficient bridge.
NCDOT Bridge Management Unit records indicate Bridge No. 70 currently has a
sufficiency rating of 49.12 out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is
considered structurally deficient due to a substructure condition appraisal of 4 out of 9
and a superstructure condition appraisal of 4 out of 9 according to Federal Highway
Administration standards.The bridge also meets the criteria for functionally obsolete
due to a deck geometry appraisal of 3 out of 9.
Reviewed by:
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Assistant State Structures Engineer-NCDOT
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05/16/2018
Date Undrea Major
Senior Environmental Project Manager—Zapata-LJB,Inc.
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Date J kie Obediente,PE
Consultant Project Manager—Three Oaks Engineering
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS:
Anson County
Bridge No. 70 on US 52
over Rocky River
W.B.S.No.38356.1.2
T.I.P.No.B-4407
NCDOT Division 10
• This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to a FEMA-regulated stream(s).
Therefore,the Division will submit sealed as-built construction plans to the NCDOT Hydraulics
Unit upon completion of project construction, certifying that the drainage structure(s)and
roadway embankment that are located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the
construction plans,both horizontally and vertically.
NCDOT Hydraulic Design Unit
• The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program(FMP)to
determine the status of the project with regard to applicability of NCDOT'S Memorandum of
Agreement, or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision(CLOMR)and subsequent final
Letter of Map Revision(LOMR).
NCDOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch,NCDOT Roadway
Design
• NCDOT PDEA and Roadway design will continue to coordinate with the Carolina Thread Trail
with regards to accommodating the proposed trail,blueway, and parking area during the final
design phase.
• An historical marker is located in the northeast quadrant of the existing bridge. Coordination
with the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources(NCDCR)will need to take place to
ensure proper handling and replacement of the historical marker.
NCDOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch,NCDOT Division 10
Construction
During the course of the archaeological survey, one previously recorded archaeological site was identified
(31AN12/134). The core area of site 31AN12/134, described as the"midden"within the upper terrace, is
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places(NRHP)under Criterion D, for its
information potential. It was recommended that this portion of site 31AN12/134 be avoided. However, if
ground disturbing activities are scheduled to take place in this area,then archaeological data recovery
investigations will be necessary to mitigate the adverse impacts. In addition, archaeological monitoring of
any ground disturbing activities that may impact portions of site 31AN12/134 that lie outside of the
NRHP recommended portion of the site was recommended.
The following specifications will be included in the construction plans, and NCDOT will be responsible
for ensuring that the contractor adheres to these commitments during the construction phase of the
project:
State Minimum Criteria Checklist— B-4407 Page 1 of 2
Green Sheet
May 2018

• The contractor will contact Matt Wilkerson(919) 707-6089 or [e-mail] when
ground disturbing activities are anticipated on the south side of the Rocky River, in locations
designated"Station 14+20 to Station 34+30" on the contract plans.
• The contractor will provide 72 hours' notice to Mr. Wilkerson prior to ground disturbing
activities that take place on the south side of the Rocky River, in the locations designated"Station
14+20 to Station 34+30" on the contract plans. The 72 hour period will begin upon
acknowledgment by Mr. Wilkerson that they have received the contact from the contractor.
• Mr. Wilkerson or his designate will be on site during the ground disturbing activities that take
place on the south side of the Rocky River,to monitor the activities within the locations
designated"Station 14+20 to Station 34+30". Monitoring activities may include: Cleaning
and photographing areas exposed during construction,mapping both plan and profile views of
open trenches, as well as collecting materials or artifacts exposed during construction. Mr.
Wilkerson or his designate will have the authority to halt all construction work in the monitored
location(s)in order to assess the need for further archaeological excavations.
• Should archaeological resource(s) considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP)be identified during the monitoring as determined by Mr.Wilkerson or his designate,
then all work will be halted within the limits of the NRHP resource and the State Historic
Preservation Office will be contacted. The SHPO and/or the Office of State Archaeology(OSA)
will consult with Mr. Wilkerson or his designate on site(if necessary) in order to develop
appropriate protection/treatment measures for the resource(s). Appropriate measures for the
resource(s)may include preservation in place,photographing and mapping and/or additional
archaeological excavations.
• Both the SHPO and the monitor will agree upon and provide to the contractor a written
description of the measures required for the resource(s). The description will include a schedule
for implementing and completing the measures.Upon receipt of written confirmation from The
SHPO and/or OSA that the resource measures have been completed, construction activities may
resume in the location containing the resource.
State Minimum Criteria Checklist— B-4407 Page 2 of 2
Green Sheet
May 2018

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Project Tracking No.Oltenia'Use)
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NO HISTORIC PROPERTIES PRESENT OR AFFECTED FORM
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k 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: B-4407 County: Anson/Stanley
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WBS No.: 38356.1.2 Document PCE
Type:
Fed. Aid No: Funding: 71 State ❑ Federal
Federal ®Yes ❑ No Permit unknown
Permit(s): Type(s):
Project Description:
Replace Bridge No. 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
NJ There are no National Register-listed or Study Listed properties within the project's area of
potential effects.
® There are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criteria
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effects.
❑ There are no properties within the project's area of potential effects.
▪ There are properties over fifty years old within the area of potential effects, but they do not
meet the criteria for listing on the National Register.
® There are no historic properties present or affected by this project. (Attach any notes or
documents as needed.)
Date of field visit:July 14, 2014
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, historic designations roster, and indexes was undertaken on March
3, 2015. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, DE, LL, SL, or SS in the project area.
There is one historic marker(L-51) commemorating the Fight at Colson's. A site visit was
conducted on July 14, 2015. Anson County Bridge No. 70 was constructed in 1923 and
improved in 1953. This bridge was not included in the 2005 Historic Bridge Inventory; however
it does not exemplify any distinctive engineering or aesthetic type and are not eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places. There are no other historic properties are within the project
area. Please note for the file the existence of the historic marker and the need for it to be re-
erected once the new bridge in constructed.
Historic Architecture and Landscapes NO HISTORIC PROPERTIES PRESENT OR AFFECTED form for Mimir TirussportafioN Projects as Qualified in f/e 2007
Progrnmmafic Agreement.
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SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
❑Map(s) ['Previous Survey Info. 1'iPhotos ®Correspondence Design Plans
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER JAMES H.TROGDON,III
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Febniary 8,2017
Ms. Ramona Bartos
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-4617
Dear Ms.Bartos,
SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River,Anson County, NCDOT
TIP B-4407, WBS 38356.1.1; Amended Minor Transportation Programmatic Agreement (PA)
Project 09-12-0001.
Enclosed please find two (2) copies of the "No National Register of Historic Places Eligible or Listed
Archaeological Sites Affected Form" that was prepared after the completion of archaeological
investigations within the Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the replacement of Bridge No. 70 on US 52
over the Rocky River in Anson County. Also attached are two (2) copies of the archaeological survey
report by Matthew Jorgenson et al.(2017), and two(2)copies of the 3 lAN 12/134 site form. Work on this
State-funded project was completed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (1966, as amended) and the guidelines issued by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in
anticipation of Federal permit requirements. This bridge replacement project is subject to the terms and
conditions of the Amended Programmatic Agreement (PA) between Federal Highway Administration
(FHwA), the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation, and the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) for Minor Transportation
Projects,as executed on October 21,2015.
One previously recorded archaeological site (31AN12f134) was identified within the APE and evaluated
for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility through the application of Criteria A-D. The
core area of site 3 TAN 12/134, delineated as the "midden" within the upper terrace, is recommended
eligible for the NRHP per Criterion D as this portion of the site retains sufficient integrity to convey it's
significance. We currently anticipate no effects to the core area of 31AN12/134 as a result of the
undertaking, and per stipulation V.C.I.a of the PA, we are providing your office with this documentation.
We do recommend archaeological monitoring of ground disturbing activities that impact portions of the site
outside of the NRHP recommended core limits. If you have any specific questions regarding the proposed
project,please contact me at(919)707-6089 or Caleb Smith,NCDOT Archaeologist,at(919)707-6086.
Sincerely,
Matt ilkersan
Archaeology Group Leader
Human Environment Section
Enclosures(No NRHP-Eligible Sites Affected form, survey report, and site form[2 copies each])
cc: Undrea Major,NCDOT
Matt Jorgenson,AECOM
Caleb Smith,NCDOT
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M.Bartos,Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H.Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
March 20, 2017
MEMORANDUM
TO: Matt Wilkerson
Office of Human Environment
NCDOT Division of Highways
FROM: Ramona M. Bartos ° ` 'ICtA-
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SUBJECT: Replacement of Bridge 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River, B-4407, WBS 38356.1.1;
Amended Minor Transportation Programmatic Agreement(PA)Project 09-12-0001,
Anson County, ER 17-0284
Thank you for your letter of February 8, 2017, concerning the above project.
During the course of the survey, one previously recorded archaeological site was identified (31AN12/134).
The core area of site 31AN12/134, described as the "midden"within the upper terrace, is eligible for listing
in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)under Criterion D. It was recommended that this
portion of site 31AN12/134 be avoided. However, if ground disturbing activities are scheduled to take
place in this area, then archaeological data recovery investigations will be necessary to mitigate the adverse
impacts. In addition, archaeological monitoring of any ground disturbing activities that may impact
portions of site 31AN12/134 that lie outside of the NRHP recommended portion of the site was
recommended. We concur with these recommendations.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project,please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:[phone]-6599

Project Tracking No.
09-12-0001
NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
j AFFECTED FORM �Y
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9 t ' ' This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not ;•..• L
WW. valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the
Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: B-4407 County: Anson
Programmatic Categorical Exclusion or
WBSNo: 38356.1.2 Document: Categorical Exclusiont
F.A. No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal Permit Required? ❑ Yes ❑ No Permit Type:
Project Description:
Replace Bridge No. 70 on US 52 over the Rocky River(Figures 1 and 2). Area of Potential
Effects (A.P.E.) is approximately 1,748 meters (5,730 ft.) long and 122 meters (400 ft.) wide. It
includes the area within 30 meters (100 feet) of the US 52 centerline on the west side of the road
and 92 meters (300 feet) from centerline on the east side of the road for approximately 686
meters (2,250 feet) south from the bridge and 1,029 meters (3,375 feet)north from the bridge.
On 6/5/2015 (see NCDOT Archaeological Survey Required form), the NCDOT recommended
archaeological survey only for the A.P.E. on the south side of the Rocky River(Figure 3). No
survey was conducted on the north side of the river. On the south side of the river design plans
show the bridge will be replaced on new location along the east side of the existing bridge
(Figures 4 and 5).
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS
Survey and evaluation included a total of 95 shovel tests within the A.P.E. on the south side of
the Rocky River and on both sides of US 52 (Figure 6). The survey revisited two previously
recorded archaeological sites, 31AN12 and 31AN134. The survey did not identify any gap in
cultural materials between them so they were combined into one site (31AN12/134).
The parts of the site located on the floodplain/terrace along the Rocky River, as well as on the
slope up the hill to the south, do not have the potential for significant archaeological deposits or
features. Shovel tests on the upper terrace landform on the east side of US 52 encountered
midden-like deposits, a cultural feature, and other soil anomalies that may be cultural features
and/or additional intact midden deposits. This terrace landform is considered the "core area" of
the site in that it conveys the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) significance of the
site.
A grand total of 7,242 prehistoric items were recovered. The vast majority of artifacts are lithic
reduction debitage. Temporally diagnostic artifacts include projectile points produced during the
Middle and Late Archaic, and during the Badin, Badin/Yadkin, Yadkin, Uwharrie, Caraway, and
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Madison phases of the Woodland and Mississippian periods. Identifying ceramic sherds to a
specific temporal-cultural type was difficult as the ceramic assemblage as a whole did not fit
existing regional typologies. A few distinctly Pee Dee complicated stamped and plain/burnished
types were identifiable, but the majority of sherds were classified as Unidentified. The
unidentified assemblage may be from the Savannah Creek series and related ceramic wares
defined further south in South Carolina.
Site 31AN12/134 does not appear to meet the requirements for inclusion on the NRHP under
Criteria A, B, or C. It does meet the requirements under Criteria D, for its information potential.
The site clearly exhibits variety, quantity, clarity, integrity, and context. It has produced a wide
variety and large number of prehistoric artifacts. The variety is indicative of a long-term
habitation site where numerous different types of tasks were carried out. A seemingly
undisturbed midden layer and at least one confirmed cultural feature exhibits the site's clarity
and integrity. Although many of the prehistoric ceramics were not identified during the current
project, these ceramics (coupled with some additional research and analysis) and the diagnostic
projectile points place this site into a broader context, one primarily associated with an
indeterminate terminal Woodland, emergent Mississippian, and/or post-Mississippian cultural
expression. Further work and studies at 31AN12/134 would likely significantly add to our
understanding of the prehistoric past in the south-central part of North Carolina, and may offer
information that will fundamentally alter our understanding of the late Prehistoric cultural
sequence in this region.
The core area of site 31AN12/134 is the midden located on the upper terrace (Figure 7). Design
plans (see Figures 4 and 5) show the proposed bridge replacement will not impact any areas on
the upper terrace outside of the existing right of way. The bulk of the impacts to the site will be
on the lower terrace/floodplain. If design plans change and the core area cannot be avoided,
NCDOT will initiate additional consultation regarding adverse effects to the site.
NCDOT archaeologists will monitor all ground-disturbing activities that impact any portion of
site 3 1AN12/134 during the construction phase of the project(as labeled on Figure 7).
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)Archaeology Group reviewed
the subject project and determined:
❑ There are no National Register listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES within the project's
area of potential effects. (Attach any notes or documents as needed)
17f There are National Register listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES within the project's area
of potential effects. (Attach any notes or documents as needed).
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.
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
see attached report:
Jorgenson, Matthew, Marvin A. Brown, and Peter A. Sitig
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2017 Archaeological Survey for the Proposed Replacement of Bridge 70 on US 52 over the
Rocky River, Anson County,North Carolina. Report prepared for the N.C. Department of
Transportation, Raleigh. AECOM, Raleigh,North Carolina.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: Fl Map(s) n Previous Survey Info Photos Correspondence
Signed:
Caleb Smith 2/8/2017
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST Date
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