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Home My WebLink About20150368 Ver 1_BR 160053 10-03-0015 Caswell 160053 NHP Archaeological no sites present or affected 8-7-2013_2015041610-03-0015 NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ; o�� ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ��9. �� `�� a " � PRESENT OR AFFECTED FORM �� aT � , Fr ° o.��'? This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not F�;.�'� __ s'�C�� t, �f5�� _ valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the �..,,, __ Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No WBS No: F.A. No: Bridge 53 17BP.7.R.82 n/a Federal Permit Required? County: Document: Caswell ►IT[K.`J Funding: � State ❑ Federal � Yes ❑ No Permit Type: unspeci�ed Project Description: The project proposes to replace Bridge No. 53 on SRI527 (River Bend Rd) in Caswell County, North Carolina. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) is centered upon the Bridge 53 structure and measures IOOOft in length (SOOft from each bridge end point) and IOOft in width (SOft from each side of the SRI527 center-line). SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Archaeology Group reviewed the subject project and deterrnined: � 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 as needec� "NO NATIONAL REGISTER ELIG/BLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT OR AFFECTED fa�ia for Minor Ti�nnsporin(ia: Projects ns Qimlified in tl�e 2007 Progrnmmatic Agreeme»t. 1 of 3 10-03-0015 Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions: The project area is located in the north-central portion of Caswell, between the Dan River and the Virginia state border. Consolidated to the Roanoke River Drainage Basin, Glasby Branch constitutes a second order stream flowing north to south through the Bridge No. 53 APE. The proposed replacement location and surrounding area is characterized by a typical "rolling" and "hilly" Piedmont topography dissected by small streams and creeks which empty into the Dan River. A map review and site file search conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) determined that no previously recorded archaeological sites, NRHP eligible properties, or documented cemeteries were located within the limits of, or directly adjacent to the APE. Further, the APE was referenced on topographic and other mapping for the appraisal of environmental, geomorphological, hydrological, and other correlatives that may have resulted in past occupation at this location. Finally, aerial photographs (NCDOT Spatial Data Viewer) were examined and the Google Street View map application was utilized (when amenable) for gaining a virtual, first-hand perspective of the overall study area and for assessing disturbances, both natural and human induced, which compromise the integrity of potential archaeological sites/deposits. Based on the topography and hydrology, the APE and surrounding area has a high potential of containing prehistoric sites. An archaeological reconnaissance and subsurface survey is therefore recommended prior to construction activities. An archaeological investigation of the Bridge No. 53 APE was performed on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 by NCDOT staff archaeologists Scott Halvorsen and Damon Jones. Initially, a reconnaissance of the entire APE was conducted to identify potential locations of above-ground archaeological or historical remains and to determine the placement and extent of subsurface shovel testing necessary for project compliance. The eastern quadrants were characterized by fallow grass hay fields, the northwestern quadrant APE by a large, inundated bog-like area, and the southwestern quadrant by a slightly sloped field planted in rowed, young pine trees. A transect was established approximately 40ft from the SR1475 center-line on the northern and southern sides of the subject roadway. Shovel test pits (stp) were spaced at 100ft intervals along the transects, and numbered and excavated sequentially east to west. In total, six stp's were completed along the northern transect (5 northeastern quad; 1 northwestern quad [bog]) and ten stp's were dug along the southern transect (5 southeastern quad; 5 northeastern quad). A typical stp soil profile from a northeastern quadrant test pit consisted of a first soil stratum containing 10YR5/1 gray sandy loam extending to 5cmbs — 7cmbs atop a second stratum characterized by 10YR5/3 brown coarse sand loam to 35cmbs — 45cmbs. Stratum III consisted of a compacted and mottled 10YR6/8 brownish yellow and 10YR5/6 yellowish brown dry clay/clay loam subsoil. Due to the swampy inundation of most of the northwestern quadrant APE, only one shovel test pit was excavated along the northern transect at this location. Placed approximately 75ft. west of the creek, the stp contained 10YR4/2 dark gray brown loam to 15cmbs atop a second soil layer typified by 10YR3/3 dark brown wet loam. No archaeological deposits or artifacts were documented during testing of the northern quadrants. A generalized stp profile from southeastern quadrant tests included a first soil layer typified by 10YR4/1 dark gray loam to 10cmbs -15cmbs over a second soil stratum consisting of 10YR5/2 or 5/4 to 35cmbs —40cmbs. Stratum III tended to resemble a mottled 10YR5/6 yellowish brown, 10YR6/8 brownish yellow, and 10YR6/1 gray clay/clay loam. The southwestern quadrant, largely impacted from activities associated with pine tree plantings, was characterized by a subsurface soil profile containing a 10YR3/3 dark brown sandy loam first soil stratum to around 20cmbs over a second stratum 7.5YR4/6 strong brown sandy loam to 30cmbs — 40cmbs. A sterile 7.5YR5/6 — 5/8 sandy clay subsoil underlies the second soil layer. No evidence of past cultural occupation was uncovered during excavation of shovel test pits along the southern project transect. No cultural artifacts or features were observed or documented during the archaeological reconnaissance and subsurface survey of the project APE. In general, the Bridge No. 53 project study area is marked by erosion and agricultural impact. While those ground surfaces adjacent to the APE may contain artifacts or other evidence of past cultural activity, the survey documented no such indications within the construction impact zone. As such, no additional archaeological investigation or input is recommended or required for the proposed project. A finding of "no historic properties affected" is considered appropriate for the bridge replacement project. 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