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Project Tracking No.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: SR 1456 County: Alexander
WBS No: DF17112.2002 Document: Federal CE
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Federal Aid No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: NWP 3/NWP 14
Project Description: The project involves the emergency replacement of a bridge structure over
South Yadkin River on SR 1456 in Alexander County,North Carolina. The archaeological APE
measures approximately 1,000ft in length(500ft from each bridge end-point)by 150ft in width
(75ft from each side of the SR 1456 center-line).
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Permitting and funding information was reviewed for determining the level of archaeological input
required by state and federal laws. Based on the submitted "request for cultural resources review"
form, the project is federally funded with federal permit interaction. As such, Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act will apply.Next,construction design and other data was examined
(when applicable) to define the character and extent of potential impacts to the ground surfaces
embracing the project locale. The archaeological APE encompasses all areas of potential ground
disturbing activity and fully captures the USACE federal permit location.
Once an APE was outlined, a map review and site file search was conducted utilizing on-line
resources provided to the NCDOT by the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on Wednesday,
February 17, 2021.No NRHP eligible archaeological sites or any other archaeological resources are
located within the APE or directly adjacent.
Examination of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), State Study Listed (SL), Locally
Designated(LD),Determined Eligible(DE), and Surveyed Site(SS)properties employing resources
available on the NCSHPO website is important in establishing the location of noteworthy historic
occupations related to a perspective construction impact area. A cross-check of these mapped
resources concluded that none of the above properties with potential contributing archaeological
components are situated within the APE. In addition, historic maps of Alexander County were
appraised to identify former structure locations, land use patterns, cemeteries, or other confirmation
of historic occupation in the project vicinity. Archaeological/historical reference materials were
inspected as well. In general,the cultural background review established that no previously recorded
archaeological sites, cemeteries, or NRHP properties with potential archaeological components are
located within the APE. Based on cultural-historical factors, the APE is considered to have a low
potential for the documentation of archaeological resources.
Further, topographic, geologic, flood boundary, and NRCS soil survey maps were referenced to
evaluate pedeological, geomorphological, hydrological, and other environmental determinants that
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may have resulted in past occupation at this location. Aerial and on-ground photographs (NCDOT
Spatial Data Viewer) and the Google Street View map application (when amenable) were also
examined/utilized for additional assessment of disturbances, both natural and human induced, which
compromise the integrity of archaeological sites. Environmental/impact factors do not suggest a
heightened potential for archaeological resource recovery.
(This project falls within a North Carolina County in which the following federally recognized
tribes have expressed an interest: Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian, and the
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. We recommend that you ensure that this
documentation is forwarded to these tribes using the process described in the current NCDOT
Tribal Protocol and PA Procedures Manual.)
Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably
predicting that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
Much of the currently defined APE has been impacted by road/right-of-way construction,
agricultural disturbance,and the presence of a water tank unit. There are no existing NRHP eligible
archaeological sites within the projects APE, and it is unlikely to contain significant, intact, and
preserved archaeological deposits. As currently proposed as a federally funded project, no further
consultation is advocated. A finding of "no archaeological survey required" is considered
appropriate.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info ❑ Photos nCorrespondence
Other:
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST: NO ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED
Scott Halvorsen "Vat 4, _ 2/17/2021
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST II Date
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