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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170219 Ver 1_400431 Guilford No Archaeological Survey Required Form_20170221Project Tracking No.: 14-09-0015 4a�� NO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REQUIRED FORM ,�ti'��3 � � � � 5 This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES far this project. It is not �� i a �,p� �.�f � � o� o,��� valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the i`� ¢: �:. ••..,.,,�.� ��`C�`"� Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group. � 4 PROJECT INFORMATION Project No: Structure 400431 County: Guilford LIBR Data Sheet (PCE) or WBS No: 17BP.7.R.86 Document: Minimum Criteria Checklist F.A. No: N/A Funding: � State ❑ Federal Federal Permit Required? � Yes ❑ No Permit Type: NWP 3 or NWP 14 Project Description: The NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge No. 431 on SR 2719 (High Rock Road) over an Unnamed Tributary of Reedy Fork in Guilford County. Bridge No. 431 was built in 1963, and is considered to be in poor condition; therefore, it has been selected to be replaced under the State Funded Bridge Replacement Program-Design-Build Year 4 Express Design-Build. There may be minor ditch- line impacts, and an off-site detour is to be used during construction. The Area of Potential Effects (APE) will measure approximately 75 feet to either side of the centerline of the roadway/bridge and 300 feet from either end of the bridge. Based on these measurements and the size of the existing bridge, the APE measures approximately 90,635 square feet or about 2.08 acres, inclusive of the existing roadway and the existing structure to be replaced. SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions: A map review and site file search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on Friday, September 19, 2014. An archaeological survey at this particular bridge location has never been conducted, and no archaeological sites have been recorded within one-half (1/2) mile of the proposed project. Given the complexity of Guilford County soil stratigraphy, a reconnaissance of the project area was conducted on Monday, October 13, 2014. Digital copies of HPO's maps (Ossipee Quadrangle) as well as the HPOWEB GIS Service (http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/) were last reviewed on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. There are no known historic architectural resources within the vicinity of the project area that may have intact archaeological deposits within the footprint of the proposed project. In addition, topographic maps, historic maps (NCMaps website), USDA soil survey maps, and aerial photographs were utilized and inspected to gauge environmental factors that may have contributed to historic or prehistoric settlement within the project limits, and to assess the level of modern, slope, agricultural, hydrological, and other erosive-type disturbances within and surrounding the archaeological APE. Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE: This is a State-funded project that will require a Federal permit as well as permanent and temporary easements. The location of such easements is not known at this time; however, all proposed project activities are to take place within the proposed APE, defined as 75 feet to either side of centerline and 300 feet from either end of the bridge. Since NCDOT's existing ROW along SR 2719 (High Rock Road) "No ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEYREQUIRED " farm for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. 1 of 3 Project Tracking No.: 14-09-0015 measures 60 feet wide, there may be environmental impacts beyond what is currently owned/maintained by the NCDOT. From an environmental perspective, the APE consists of the rolling and undulating terrain characteristic of the North Carolina Piedmont, and is composed of several soil types: Appling sandy loam, 6-10% slopes (ApC), Congaree loam (Co), and Cecil sandy clay loam, 6-10% slopes, eroded (CeC2). Of note are a variety of eroded soils just beyond the APE: Cecil sandy clay loam, 2-6% slopes, eroded (CeB2), Enon clay loam, 2-6% slopes, eroded (EoB2), and Mecklenburg sandy clay loam, 2-6% slopes, eroded (MhB2). Although one previous "project" abutting the APE has been reviewed by the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) far its potential to impact archaeological resources, the nature of that project would suggest that there were no ground-disturbing activities involved (ER 97-8530 [Farm Service Agency]); therefore, there have been no comparable properties reviewed and/or impacted within the proposed project's vicinity. Known archaeological sites in this corner of Guilford County tend to be located along major waterways like Reedy Fork and Buffalo Creek, both of which are located south of the project area. Given the degree of eroded soils surrounding the APE, a reconnaissance of the project area was conducted in order to gauge whether erosion has spread any farther since the current recarded soil conditions are reflective of the 1977 Guilford County Soil Survey. Soil columns were taken at 30-meter intervals along the perimeter of the APE within areas of what was observed as moderate archaeological potential. Unfortunately, soil conditions have worsened over the past 37 years with erosion creeping closer to the drainage in question; soil strata above the naturally-occurring clay subsoil are severely deflated. With the expansion of erosion and the presence of hydric soils within the APE, it is believed that the project area, as depicted, is unlikely to contain intact and significant archaeological resources. Based on the information above, there should be no archaeological survey required for this project. If design plans change or are made available prior to construction, then additional consultation regarding archaeology will be required. At this time, no further archaeological work is recommended. If archaeological materials are uncovered during project activities, then such resources will be dealt with according to the procedures set forth for "unanticipated discoveries," to include notification of NCDOT's Archaeology Group. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION See attached: � Map(s) � Previous Survey Info ❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST NO ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEYREQUIRED NCDOT II ❑ Photos ❑Correspondence Other: October 14, 2014 Date "No ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEYREQUIRED " farm for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. 2of3 Project Tracking No.: 14-09-0015 > r�' , 1 ,a� ` � � '� '�� - � �� /' , - . � � �, /� , � ' ( ,; � ,1 ' I rj� i, ` @ �' A � ;a" - � ��� �� i 1 � - � � � � • � � � � � �� � � � " 1 � T wr .. � � : � �' % 1 - F- f _ - � ' �� I +`1 � - i--1 't` i� !r � ,�i I ' '� ` •- f� �� . � � ��\ � ��,/� � M _ ,!'. 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