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Home My WebLink About20171061 Ver 1_Historic/Prehistoric Information_20170823Project Tracking No.: 1�4-06-0022 NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES o�� ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES :• ''�� . ;q,:-� �•>:�: '�'' �,c9! p� �� PRESENT OR AFFECTED FORM ��' � =�f �:� :.� :��: � `'�,�'a, o. t� °i � This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not i�; ;�...,,..J.,;�� -=:�`. �°�i� valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the �.� 4� Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No: WBS No: Str# 960153 17BP.11.R.100 County: Document: Wilkes MCS F.A. No: n/a Funding.• � State ❑ Federal Federal Permit Required? � Yes ❑ No Permit Type.• NWP 3/14 Project Description: This project proposes for the replacement of Bridge No. 1 S3, which carries SR1728 (Longbottom Road) over Dungeon Creek in Wilkes County. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the project is centered upon Bridge 153, and measures 600 feet in length (300 feet from each bridge end point) and 1 SO feet in width (75 feet from each side of the SR1728 center-line). SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS The North Carolina Depart`rcent of Transportation (NCDOT) Archaeology Group reviewed the subject project and determined.• � There are no National Register listed ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES within the projecYs 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 REG/STER ELIG/BLE OR LISTE'D ARCNAEOLOCICAL SlTES PRESENT OR AFFECTED form for Minor Trn�upartntion Projects ns Qunlified in tlie 2007 Pragrnmmntic Agreentent. I of 8 Project Tracking No.: 14-06-0022 RECOMMENDATION An archaeological survey and evaluation of the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 153 in Wilkes County was conducted in August 2014 by New South Associates. During the course of the survey, no archaeological sites or isolated finds were located within the project APE. No further archaeological investigations are needed for this project. The proposed bridge replacement project will not impact significant archaeological resources. If the project expands and impacts subsurface areas beyond the deimed APE, further archaeological consultations will be necessary. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION See attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info Other: images of historic maps consulted Signed: � Photos ❑Correspondence NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST 'iV0 NATIONAL REGISTER ELlG/BLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOG/CAL SITES PRESENT OR AFFECT�'D form for Mi»or Trnnspartatia� Projects ns Q�mlified in the 2007 Progrnmmntic Agreement. 2of8 Project Tracking No.: 14-06-0022 Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions: The project's Area of Potential Effects (APE) along Bridge No. 153 on SR 1728 (Longbottom Road) over Dungeon Creek in Wilkes County was subjected to an intensive archaeological survey (Figure 1). In August 2014, New South Associates, Inc., completed shovel testing within the project APE at 15-meter intervals to survey for potential archaeological resources. The purpose of the fieldwork was to investigate the possibility of unknown archaeological resources that might be impacted by the proposed undertaking. The APE for this study measured approximately 600 feet (182.88 meters) long by 150 feet (45.72 meters) wide and it measures 90,000 square feet or 2.07 acres in size. The APE is characterized by slopes, drainages, as well as a pasture in the southeastern portion. Figures 2 and 3 show the general landscape, slope, and disturbances within the proj ect area. Soils within the southern quadrant of the APE consists of Tate Fine Sandy Loam (TaD) sandy loam which is a well-drained, but acidic soil type in drainageways, coves, and fans, with less than 8 to 25 percent slopes. The northern portion of the APE is characterized by Greenlee-Ostin (GrD), which is frequently flooded, with 3 to 40 percent slopes. It is a very stony and well-drained but also strongly acidic soil, containing cobbles and boulders (USDA Soil Survey 2013). The examination of NRHP, State Study-Listed (SL), Locally Designated (LD), Deternuned Eligible (DE), and Surveyed Site (SS) properties employing resources available on the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHI'O) website determined that no historic structural resources with potential archaeological deposits were situated within the boundaries of the APE or proximal. Additionally, historic maps of Wilkes County were appraised for former structure locations, land use patterns, or other confirmation of historic occupation within the Bridge 153 vicinity. Archaeological and historical reference materials were inspected as well. Overall, the historical review established that no NRHI' listed properties, archaeological sites, or cemeteries were contained within the APE. The absence of recorded sites nearby does not necessarily imply a lack of past historic or prehistoric occupation in the area, but is likely the product of sampling error as few archaeological surveys have been conducted in the county, and particularly in the northern and western portions. The intensive archaeological survey consisted of 24 shovel tests placed at 15-meter intervals (49.2 feet) along four transects, each located on either side of the existing road working south and north from the bridge within the APE. Five shovel tests could not be excavated due to the presence of steep slope or road disturbance (Figure 4). The first shovel test of each transect was placed approximately eight meters from the edge of the bridge structure. Transects ran approximately 15-meters from the road centerline. All shovel tests measured at least 30 centimeters (12 inches) in diameter and were excavated to at least 10 centimeters (4 inches) into sterile subsoil. All excavated soils and sediments were screened through mesh screen (0.64 centimeter, 0.25 inch) and all shovel tests were backf'illed. A visual inspection of the surface was also done in conjunction with subsurface testing. A typical soil profile was 0 to 40 centimeters of brownish yellow (lOYR 6/8) rocky loamy sand (Stratum I) and 40 to 50 centimeters of reddish brown (SYR 4/4) very rocky clayey sand (Stratum In. No artifacts were recovered during this survey. Archaeological investigation of the APE included both pedestrian walkover and systematic shovel testing. Surface visibility in the northeast, northwest, and southwest quadrants was approximately 30 percent, while the southeastern quadrant was approximately 75 percent because of this area being pasture. Quartz cobbles and other rocks were noted on the surface, but no artifacts were observed and all of the shovel tests were negative. No further archaeological investigations are recommended for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 153 in Wilkes County. The proposed improvements will not impact any signiiicant archaeological resources. 'iV0 NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGlCAL SITES PRESENT OR AFFECTED forn: fa• Minor Trnnsportntion Projects ns Q�rnlified in the 2007 Progrnmmntic Agreement. 3 of 8 Project Tracking No.: 14-06-0022 Lauren Souther Archaeologist New South Associates, Inc. Figure 1. Map showing the location of the project APE. Figure 2. a.) Bridge no. 153 crossing Dungeon Creek b.) Horse pasture on transect 2. Figure 3. a.) Creek and berm at shovel test 1-6 b.) View of APE from shovel test 1-3, facing west. Figure 4. Aerial view of proj ect area showing shovel test results. "NO NATLONAL REGISTER ELICIBLE OR L/STED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT OR AFFECTED form for Minor Trm�.sportntion Projecfs as Qunlified in the 2007 Progrnmmalic Agreement. 4of8 Figure 1. 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