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Home My WebLink About20190119 Ver 1_Structure 340080 Franklin No NRHP Archaeological Sites Present Form_20190125Project Tracictng No.: 16-10-0009 NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES o�� ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES .�'�`� $�a�� ' � ':Q,: :� '' �` PRESENT FORM i�' � � :��p� �:� �=` "¢ o�°_ '�' This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not �;�•�..,.� ";.�'�� valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the �.�4� Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No. WBS No Structure 340080 17BP.S.R.67 County: Document: Franklin State MCC F.A. No: N/A Funding: � State ❑ Federal Federal Permit Required? � Yes ❑ No Permit Type.• Not Specifed Project Description: NCDOT's Division 5 proposes to replace Bridge No. 80 on SR 1737 (Tant Road) over an Unnamed Tributary of Press Prong in Franklin County. Bridge No. 80 was built in 1961, and has been scheduled to be replaced. The Study Area for the project will be centered on the bridge and measure about 200 feet wide (100 feet to either side of the centerline) and about 0.26 mile long (roughly 680 feet from either end of the bridge). Overall, the Study Area will encompass about 279,680 square feet (6.42 acres), inclusive of the existing roadway and structure to be replaced. SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Archaeology Group reviewed the subject project and determined: � There are no National Register listed or eligible ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present within the project's area of potential effects. (Attach any notes or documents as needed) ❑ No subsurface archaeological investigations were 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. Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions: This project was accepted on Friday, October 14, 2016. A map review and site file search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on Monday, October 17, 2016. No archaeological surveys have been conducted along this particular stretch of SR 1737 (Tant Road), and no archaeological sites have been recorded within one-half (1/2) mile of the proposed project. Digital copies of HPO's maps (Bunn East Quadrangle) as well as the HPOWEB GIS Service (http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/) were last reviewed on Thursday, November 3, 2016. There are no known historic architectural resources located within or adjacent to the Study Area for which intact archaeological deposits would be anticipated 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 "NO NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT" form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. 1 of 6 Project Tracking No.: 16-10-0009 assess the level of modern, slope, agricultural, hydrological, and other erosive-type disturbances within and surrounding the archaeological APE. As stated in the Survey Required Form, "Although this is a State-funded project, a Federal permit will be required. Permanent and/or temporary utility and/or drainage easements will not be necessary. The need for additional ROW was not specified; however, the size of the Study Area will capture any possible impacts beyond the NCDOT's existing ROW, which appears to vary between 60 and 85 feet. At this time, we are in compliance with NC GS 121-12a, since there are no eligible (i.e. National Register-listed) archaeological resources located within the project's Study Area that would require our attention. Based on the description of the proposed project, activities may take place beyond the NCDOT's existing ROW along SR 1737 (Tant Road). From an environmental perspective, the Study Area falls within a rural environmental setting on the northeastern edge of the North Carolina Piedmont Plateau, and is composed of three (3) soil types: Chewacla and Wehadkee soils, 0-3% slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), Varina loamy sand, 6-10% slopes (VnC), and Varina loamy sand, 2-6% slopes (VnB). Most of the Study Area is considered a flood hazard and consists of somewhat poorly drained soils (i.e. ChA) with soils located on sloping topography (i.e. VnC) on the north side of the drainage. Typically, preservation of intact archaeological resources would not be anticipated under such environmental conditions. However, a small portion of the Study Area consists of a fairly level upland setting composed of well-drained soils and may be considered to have a moderate to high potential for containing intact archaeological materials. Such an area will require formal archaeological investigations. Other than the aforementioned topographical situation, a review of current LiDAR data shows no other noticeable landscape features within the Study Area that would be worthy of reconnaissance or investigation; remnants of previous roadbeds or crossings (1907/1931) may be present, but would not be considered historically significant. The Office of State Archaeology (OSA) has reviewed two (2) projects within the vicinity of Bridge No. 80 for environmental compliance, including two borrow pit locations (ER 90-7978) and a secondary road improvement project (ER 04-0274). No archaeological surveys were recommended for either project based on the disturbed nature of the area (i.e. existing ROW), stating a low probability for significant sites to present. NCDOT's Archaeology Group has reviewed several nearby transportation-related projects in the area for environmental compliance under the Programmatic Agreement (PA) with the State Historic Preservation Office (NC-HPO) (see the following PAs: 16-01-0022 [TIP# B-5670], 15-10-0021 [Bridge No. 140 in Nash County], and 11-11-0050 [Bridge No. 201 in Wake County]). Based on soil conditions and overall topography, archaeological surveys were not recommended for any of these projects, except for TIP# B-5670 (Bridge No. 29 on US 64A over the Tar River), the Study Area for which affected fairly level upland settings similar to that at Bridge No. 80, albeit with a broader floodplain. Based on the information provided, an archaeological survey is, therefore, recommended for the proposed project. A visual inspection of the entire Study Area should be conducted, followed then by systematic archaeological excavations within areas of moderate to high archaeological probability. None of the property within the Study Area is owned by the State of North Carolina so a State Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) pernut should not be necessary. Should the description of this project change or design plans be made available prior to construction, additional consultation regarding archaeology will be required." Field investigations for the replacement of Bridge No. 80 on SR 1737 (Tant Road) occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, and were comprised of a pedestrian survey and systematic shovel testing to locate and assess potentially significant archaeological remains that could be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project as described above. The entire extent of the project's Study Area was visually inspected in order to determine the need for excavations. Two (2) transects consisting of four (4) shovel tests each were positioned within the Southwest and Southeast Quadrants in order to investigate the fairly level upland setting on the south side of the drainage. No shovel testing occurred within the Northwest and Northeast Quadrants because of the disturbed nature of the soils as well as moderately sloping topography. All shovel tests were negative for cultural material. According to the Soil Survey for Franklin County (2004), the typical profile for the soil type to be encountered (i.e. Varina loamy sand "NO NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT" form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. 2of6 Project Tracking No.: 16-10-0009 [VnB]) is as follows: Surface - 0-10 inches (0-25cm), brown loamy sand; Subsurface - 10-14 inches (25- 36cm), light yellowish brown sandy loam; Subsoil - 14-21 inches (36-53cm), yellowish brown sandy clay loam; 21-30 inches (53-76cm), yellowish brown clay that has light yellowish brown, strong brown, and red mottles; 30-42 inches (76-107cm), yellowish brown sandy clay that has very pale brown and red mottles; 42-48 inches (107-122cm), brownish yellow sandy clay that has white and dark yellowish brown mottles; 48-80 inches (122-203cm), yellow, white, and dark yellowish brown sandy clay. Based on these descriptions, subsurface soil layers appear in the soil profile much higher than anticipated, suggesting some areas have succumbed to more erosion than previously determined. In addition, locations in front of established homes and trailers reveal a highly disturbed context, with subsoil layers appearing much higher in the soil profile. The overall integrity of the soil contexts within all eight (8) shovel tests is extremely suspect. No archaeological materials were recovered from any of the shovel tests. Please refer to the Shovel Test Discussion for detailed descriptions (soil strata, colar, and texture) of each shovel test. As a result of this investigation, no archaeological sites were documented within the project's Study Area. Additional fieldwork within the Study Area is unlikely to provide any significant or substantial amounts of archaeological data. Therefore, it is recommended that additional archaeological work should not be required. A finding of "No NRHP-Eligible or -Listed Archaeological Sites Present" within the Study Area is considered appropriate in association with the proposed project. However, should the description of this project or design plans change prior to construction, then additional consultation regarding archaeology may be required. If archaeological materials are uncovered during proj ect 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. Shovel Test Discussion: STP 1: 0-20cmbs, lOYR 5/4, sandy clay loam (plowzone); 20-32cmbs, lOYR 6/6, clay; no cultural material; fallow field. STP 2: 0-30cmbs, lOYR 5/4, sandy clay loam (plowzone); 30-48cmbs, lOYR 6/6, clay; no cultural material; fallow field. STP 3: 0-20cmbs, lOYR 5/4, sandy clay loam (plowzone); 20-33cmbs, lOYR 3/2, clay; 33-60cmbs, mottled lOYR 5/2 and lOYR 7/1, sandy clay; augured down to 78cmbs, mottled lOYR 5/2 and lOYR 7/1, sandy clay (wet at bottom), no cultural material; edge of fallow field. STP 4: 0-17cmbs, lOYR 5/3, sandy clay loam (not a plowzone); 17-3lcmbs, lOYR 6/4, silt; 31-40cmbs, lOYR 7/1, sand; no cultural material; in the woods. STP 5: 0-13cmbs, lOYR 5/3, sandy clay loam; 13-29cmbs, lOYR 6/4, silt; below 29cmbs, clay; no cultural material; trailer home lot. STP 6: 0-26cmbs, lOYR 5/4, sandy clay loam; 26-38cmbs, lOYR 6/6, clay; no cultural material; trailer home lot. STP 7: 0-20cmbs, lOYR 5/4, sandy clay loam; 20-42cmbs, mottled lOYR 5/2 and lOYR 7/1, sandy clay SYR 5/6, sandy clay loam; no cultural material; front yard area. STP 8: 0-30cmbs, lOYR 5/4, sandy clay loam; 30-47cmbs, mottled lOYR 5/2 and lOYR 7/1, sandy clay 7.SYR 4/4, sandy clay loam; no cultural material; front yard area. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION See attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info Signed: / � c� � ��°� � Photos ❑Correspondence December 19, 2016 NCDOT ARCHA�Q�LOGIST Date .. __ OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT" form for Minor Transportahon rru�e��d as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. 3 of 6 Project Tracking No.: 16-10-0009 "NO NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT" form for Minor Transportarion Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programma[ic Agreement. 4of6 Figure 1: Bunn East, NC (USGS 1978). Figure 2: Soil Map, Franklin County, North Carolina (Davis et al. 1931) (online resource: http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/ncmaps/id/1146/rec/18, last accessed 19 Dec 2016). Project Tracking No.: 16-10-0009 "NO NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES PRESENT" form for Minor Transportarion Projects as Qualified in the 1007 Pr-ogramma[ic Agreement. 5 of 6 Figure 3: Franklin County, North Carolina (North Carolina Geological and Economic Survey 1906-1907) (online resource: http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/ncmaps/id/1138/rec/l0, last accessed 19 Dec 2016). Photo 1: Southwest and Southeast Quadrants, looking North. 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