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MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is
required to prepare environmental documents for state -funded construction and
maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checking either
"Yes" or "No". Complete Part D of the checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule
categories #8, 12(i) or #15 are used.
Project No.:
Bridge No. 790155 over Unnamed Tributary of High Rock Lake
TIP Project No.:
N/A
State Project No.:
17BP.9.R.80
Project Location:
Bridge No. 155 on SR 2136 (Agner Rd) in Rowan County
Project Description:
The proposed project involves replacing Bridge No. 790155 on SR 2136 (Agner Rd) over
Unnamed Tributary of High Rock Lake in Rowan County. Right of way acquisition and
construction are scheduled for state fiscal year 2019. Figure 1 shows the project vicinity
and Figure 2 provides the topography in the project vicinity.
The existing structure is a pre -cast, pre -stressed concrete cored slab bridge with one span
at 40'-10". The existing deck width is 24.75 feet. The existing height bed -to -crown is
approximately 12 feet. The existing structure has been given a sufficiency rating of 64.66
out of a possible 100 per the Bridge Inspection Report dated 7/27/2016. The replacement
structure will be approximately 55 feet long providing a minimum clear roadway width
of 30 feet, 10 inches. The bridge will include two 11-foot lanes and 4-foot, 5-inch offsets
to the bridge rails on each side. The roadway grade of the new structure will be
approximately 8.8-inches above the existing and the low chord of the new structure will
be raised approximately 1.2-inches above the existing low chord.
The approach roadway, on the down station end of the bridge, will have a length of
pavement of 228 feet from the beginning of project to the approach slab. The approach
roadway, on the up station end of the bridge, will have a length of pavement of 313 feet
from the end of project to the approach slab. Each approach slab has a length of 12 feet.
The approaches at the beginning and end of the project will be widened from the current
18-foot width to the proposed 26-foot width using a taper 50 feet in length. Three to six-
foot shoulders, depending on the presence of guardrail, will be provided on each side
once the proposed roadway width is reached (3-foot shoulder without guardrail & 6-foot
shoulder with guardrail). The roadway will be designed as a Collector Road per the
NCDOT Sub -Regional Tier Design Guidelines for Bridge Projects with a 55 mile per
hour (mph) design speed.
Traffic will be detoured off -site during construction.
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Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
A Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) may be required by the USACE for impacts to
"Waters of the United States" resulting from this project. A NCDWR Section 401 Water
Quality General Certification will be required prior to the issuance of a Section 404
Permit. The required 401 certifications may include a General Certification 4135 and/or
C 4141. The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to
authorize project construction.
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Permit may be required due to the
proximity to High Rock Lake.
Special Project Information:
Habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower is present along roadsides and utility corridors in the
study area. Surveys of potential habitat were conducted on September 22, 2017. No
Schweinitz's sunflower were found. A review of the NCNHP records, updated April
2018, indicated no known Schweinitz's sunflower occurrence within 1.0 miles of the
study area. Therefore, this project will have No Effect on the Schweinitz's sunflower. It
has also been determined that this project will have No Effect on the Bald Eagle, as their
habitat is not present at the bridge site. The bridge was also surveyed on June 14th, 2017
for Northern Long -Eared Bats and none were found. However, the project was
determined to May Effect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect Northern Long -Eared Bat.
This action does not require a separate consultation due to consistency with the
Endangered Species Act 4(d) Rule.
Table 1. Federally Protected Species Listed for Rowan Count .
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal
'Habitat
Biological
Status
Present
Conclusion
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
BGPA
No
No Effect
May Effect,
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern Long -Eared
T
Yes
Not Likely to
Bat
Adversely
Affect
Helianthus schweinitzii
Schweinitz's
E
Yes
No Effect
Sunflower
E — Endangered
T — Threatened
BGPA — Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Unnamed Tributary of High Rock Lake runs north to south under Bridge 155. Within the
project study, Unnamed Tributary of High Rock Lake is classified as Class B, WS-V
waters based on its downstream confluence with High Rock Lake.
The project was reviewed by NCDOT's Historic Architecture and Archaeology Group
staff per a Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. No historic
survey was required. An archaeological survey determined no archaeological sites or
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resources were present. Section 106 concurrence correspondence is contained in
Appendix B.
Environmental Commitments:
The list of project commitments (green sheets) are located at the end of the checklist.
Traffic:
Current (2015) 1100 vpd
Trucks 6%
Design Exceptions:
There are no anticipated design exceptions for this project.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations:
N/A
Bridge Demolition:
Bridge No. 155 is constructed of a concrete cored slab on concrete caps and steel piles. It
should be possible to remove with no resulting debris in the water based on standard
demolition practices.
Alternatives Considered:
No Build — The no build alternative would result in the eventual closure of the
road, requiring a permanent detour, which has been deemed unacceptable based
on the travel patterns in the area.
Rehabilitation — The Bridge was constructed in 1967 and is reaching the end of
its useful life. Rehabilitation would only provide a temporary solution to the
structural deficiency of the bridge.
Offsite Detour (Recommended) — An offsite detour was evaluated for this
project. Due to the lower volume of traffic using this route and a detour route with
less than 15 minutes of travel, an offsite detour should not cause substantial
impact to users of this facility.
The new bridge will be replacing the existing bridge in -place.
New Alignment with Onsite Detour — Due to the reasoning discussed in the
"Offsite Detour" section above, an onsite detour alternative was not developed.
Staged Construction — Staged construction was not considered because of the
availability of an acceptable offsite detour.
Public Involvement:
No public meeting was held. However, a letter was sent to all property owners explaining
the project and potential road closure (See Appendix A).
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PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
Item 1 to be completed by the Engineer. YES
1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under
the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not
required?
If the answer to number 1 is "no", then the project does not qualify as a
minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required.
If yes, under which category? #8
If either category #8, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist.
PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
Items 2 — 4 to be completed by the Engineer.
YES
2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
❑
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality
impacts?
3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative
❑
impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact -to human health
or the environment?
4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed
❑
activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern
for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department?
Item 5-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer.
5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; ❑
surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or
unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational,
archaeological, or historical value?
6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the ❑
Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list?
7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use ❑
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or
ground water impacts?
NO
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8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on
long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their
natural habitats
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If any questions 2 through 8 are answered "yes", the proposed project may not qualify as a
Minimum Criteria project. A state environmental assessment (EA) may be required. For
assistance, contact:
Manager, Environmental Analysis Unit
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
(919) 707 — 6000
Fax: [phone]
PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Items 9-12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer.
YES NO
9.
Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its
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habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
10.
Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent
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fill in waters of the United States?
11.
Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of
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fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as
mountain bogs or pine savannahs?
12.
Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental
❑
Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act?
Items
13 — 15 to be completed by the Engineer. -a
13.
Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes?
❑
Cultural Resources
14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the ❑
National Register of Historic Places?
15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of ❑
way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Question 9 Response:
See "Special Project Information" section on page 2 for information on the Northern
Long -Eared Bat.
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Questions in Part "C" are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Environmental
Officer in determining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal resource
agency may be required. If any questions in Part "C" are answered "yes", follow the
appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project construction.
PART D:( To be completed when either category #8, 120) or #15 of the rules are
used.
Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer.
16. Project length:
17. Right of Way width:
18. Project completion date:
19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground
surface:
20. Total acres of wetland impacts:
21. Total linear feet of stream impacts:
22. Project purpose:
Reviewed by:
Prepared by:
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Let Date: 10/23/2019
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Replace BR 790155
Daniel R. Dagenhart
Division Bridge Program Manager
Highway Division 9
Amy Euliss
Division Environmental Officer
Highway Division 9
Charles R. Cox, P.E.
Consultant Project Manager
RS&H
Date:
Date:
Date:
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS:
Bridge No.155 on SR 2136
Over Unnamed Tributary to Second Creek
W.B.S. No.17BP.9.R.80
Rowan County
Division Nine Construction, Resident Engineer's Office — Offsite Detour
In order to have time to adequately reroute school busses, Rowan -Salisbury Schools will be
contacted at [phone] ext. 7104 (Robert "Tim" Beck) at least one month prior to road
closure.
Rowan County Emergency Services will be contacted at [phone] at least one month prior
to road closure to make the necessary temporary reassignments to primary response units.
Division Nine
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Permit may be required due to the project's proximity
to High Rock Lake.
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APPENDIX A

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
July 25, 2017
Dear Landowner:
JAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (Department) is constantly working to provide better and safer
transportation facilities for public uses in North Carolina. The effects that these proposed facilities have on the human
and natural environment are of great concern to the Department and must be adequately described in environmental
documents, such as Categorical Exclusion or Minimum Criteria. As part of this process, the Department is obligated to
identify and document environmental resources so that they can be avoided or impacts reduced. Streams and wetlands
are two of the resources that must be identified during the review process. The Department has begun planning studies
for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 155 in Rowan County on SR2136 (Agner Rd.) over Second Creek.
Over the next several weeks, representatives of the Department, as well as the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District, Regulatory Division, may be present on your property for the purposes of conducting or verifying the limits of
waters and wetlands pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899. These representatives will be wearing orange safety vests, have picture ID badges, and will be hanging pink and
black flagging, or ribbons, on trees and shrubs to identify the limits of streams and wetlands, if present, on the property.
This flagging does not indicate the location of a proposed transportation project, but it is very important in our
environmental review process. Please do not disturb this flagging. You may contact the NCDOT Planning Engineer,
listed below, to ascertain if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Jurisdictional Determination on your
property, confirming the presence of streams and/or wetlands.
NCDOT is planning to close the existing road during construction to replace the bridge with another structure at the
existing location. In this case, traffic would be detoured around the construction area on local roads for up to 4 months.
Alternative ways to maintain traffic during construction include building a temporary bridge next to the existing bridge or
building the new bridge next to the existing bridge will be considered. The alternative chosen will depend on your
comments, as well as current traffic use on the bridge, suitable detour routes, the quality of the current alignment, and the
impacts on the human and natural environment.
Should you have general questions or wish to provide comments regarding the project, contact me at 375 Silas Creek
Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, phone [phone] or via email [e-mail]. Please reference the
NCDOT project number 17BP.9.R.80 when contacting the Department.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
m-
Matthew W. Jones, P.E.,
Division Bridge Program Manager
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION 9
375 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY
WINSTON-SALEM,NC 27127
Telephone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Customer Service.: 1-877-3684968
Website: w .ncdotgov
Location:
375 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127

APPENDIX B

Project Tracking No. (Internal Use
17-05-0050
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This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:
County:
Rowan
WBS No.:
17BP.9.R.80
Document
Type:
MCC
Fed. Aid No:
N/A
Funding:
®State ❑Federal
Federal
Permits :
® Yes ❑ No
Permit
Type(s):
USACE
Proiect Description: Replace Bridge No. 155 on SR 2136 (Agner Road) over Second Creek.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, HPO GIS information, historic designations roster, and indexes was
undertaken on May 22, 2017. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS
properties in the Area of Potential Effects, which is 300' from each end of the bridge and 75'
from the centerline each way. A survey site, the Barringer Mill (RW0669), is no longer extant.
Bridge NO. 155, built 1967, is not eligible for NR listing. There are no National Register listed
or eligible properties and no survey is required. If design plans change, additional review will be
required.
Why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predictinz that there
are no unidentirted significant historic architectural or landscape resources in the project
area:
HPO quad maps and GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for the
Rowan County survey, Rowan County GIS/Tax information, and Google Maps are considered
valid for the purposes of determining the likelihood of historic resources being present. There
are no National Register listed or eligible properties within the APE and no survey is required.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ❑Photos ❑Correspondence
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
Histo 'c ch' ecture and L n scapes -- N SURVEY REQUIRED
NC OT Architectural Historian Date
❑Design Plans
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: Bridge 155
WBS No: 17BP.9.R.80
F.A. No: na
Federal Permit Required?
County: Rowan
Document: Minimum Criteria
Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: NWP# 3 or 14
Project Description:
The project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 155 on SR 2136 (Agner Road) over Second Creek
Arm of High Rock Lake in Rowan County. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the
project is defined as a 600 foot (182.88 m) long corridor running 300 feet (91.44 m) east and 300 feet
west along Agner Road from the center of Bridge No. 155. The corridor is approximately 200 feet
(60.96 m) wide extending 100 feet (30.48 m) on either side of the road from its present center.
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES REVIEW: SURVEYREQUIRED
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Bridge No. 155 is located east of High Rock Lake and southeast of Salisbury in the eastern portion of
Rowan County, North Carolina. The project area is plotted in the northwestern corner of the Gold Hill
USGS 7.5'topographic quadrangle (Figure 1).
A site file search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on May 26, 2017. No
previously known archaeological sites have been identified within the APE, but two (31RW248 and
31RW249) sites have been recorded within a mile of the bridge. According to the North Carolina State
Historic Preservation Office online data base (HPOWEB 2017), an approximate location for the Berringer
Mill (RW 669) is given at the crossing. This is survey only structure that is reported as destroyed.
Topographic maps, USDA soil survey maps, aerial photographs (NC One Map), and historic maps (North
Carolina maps website) were examined for information on environmental and cultural variables that may
have contributed to prehistoric or historic settlement within the project limits and to assess the level of
ground disturbance.
Bridge No. 155 and Agner Road cross the Second Creek Arm of High Rock Lake east to west. This
waterway is a tributary to Second Creek, located to the south, and part of the Yadkin -Pee Dee drainage
basin. Most of the APE is situated within the floodplain with gentle slopes leading to ridges at either end
(Figure 2). The road is elevated on an earthen embankment to help protect it from flooding. Properties
within the APE are forested. Ground disturbance is generally considered minimal with past timber
harvesting and a utility corridor having the most significant impacts.
The USDA soil survey map for Rowan County shows three soil types within the APE including Chewacla
loam (ChA), the Rion -Wedowee -Ashlar complex (RoB), and the Rion -Wedowee complex (RnB) (see
Figure 2). The Chewacla series covers the floodplain, while the Rion -Wedowee -Ashlar and Rion -
Wedowee complexes make up the slopes. The Chewacla series is considered somewhat poorly drained
with a slope of 2 percent or less. It is also subject to frequent flooding for brief periods. These attributes
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are undesirable for most early settlement activities, and no subsurface testing is usually needed in the
floodplain as a result. However, it is a setting in which mills are often found. With the possible presence
of a known historic mill in the area, additional investigations including at least a field reconnaissance are
needed. The Rion -Wedowee -Ashlar and the Rion -Wedowee complexes are well drained soils on the
hillsides and ridges with a slope of 2 to 8 percent. These soils have the potential to yield significant
archaeological resources due to being dry, fairly level, and located near fresh water. Subsurface testing
may be needed on these two series if ground disturbance is minimal.
A review of the site files shows only two sites (31RW248 and 31RW249) within a mile of the project
area. These sites were identified by archaeologist with NC DOT during an investigation for the
replacement of Bridge No. 141 on SR 1004 (Stokes Ferry Road) over Second Creek (B-4808). This
appears to be the only archaeological investigation in the vicinity of the current project area. Both sites
are prehistoric and found on the northeast toe slope overlooking the waterway. They both were
determined to be ineligible for the National Register due to lack of intact deposits and a low density of
artifacts. Other unknown sites are likely in the regions and further work in similar settings could identify
these cultural resources.
A historic map review was also conducted for the project area. Most early maps from the 18th and 19th
centuries provide only general details concerning the region illustrating just major roads and settlements.
An approximate location for the project was first identified on the circa 1910 Rural Delivery Route for
Rowan County and 1914 Soil Survey Map for Rowan County (Figures 3 and 4). These maps are similar
and show no road in the vicinity of the crossing. They also fail to illustrate any structures in the
surrounding area. This suggests that the approximate location for the Berringer Mill is incorrect. It is not
until the 1930s that the current road appears. The 1938 North Carolina State Highway Map depicts a road
alignment with a bridge similar to what is seen today (Figure 5). A nearby structure is also plotted to the
southwest, but this is probably outside of the APE. From the map review, it is unlikely that deposits
associated with former significant structures will be encountered, but the presence or absence of remains
for Berringer Mill should be confirmed.
The preliminary background investigation suggests that archaeological fieldwork consisting of a field
inspection and subsurface testing is needed to confirm if Berringer Mill is within the APE. This field
investigation will also identify any other significant archaeological resources that could be impacted by
the replacement of Bridge No. 155 in Rowan County.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info ❑ Photos ❑Correspondence
❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes Other: images of historic maps
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST — SURVEYREQUIRED
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NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
12/5/17
Proposed fieldwork completion date
6/6/17
Date
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Figure 5. The 1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Rowan County showing the location of the
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NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
,Q ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES:.^
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PRESENT FORM
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: Bridge 155 County: Rowan
WBS No: 17BP.9.R.80 Document: Minimum Criteria
F.A. No: na Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: NWP# 3 or 14
Project Description:
The project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 155 on SR 2136 (Agner Road) over Second Creek
Arm of High Rock Lake in Rowan County. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the
project is defined as a 600 foot (182.88 m) long corridor running 300 feet (91.44 m) east and 300 feet
west along Agner Road from the center of Bridge No. 155. The corridor is approximately 200 feet
(60.96 m) wide extending 100 feet (30.48 m) on either side of the road from its present center.
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.
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SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
NC DOT has conducted an archaeological survey and evaluation for the proposed replacement of Bridge
No. 155 on Agner Road over the Second Creek Arm of High Rock Lake in Rowan County, North Carolina.
The project area is plotted in the northwestern corner of the Gold Hill USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle
(Figure 1).
Background Research
A map review and site files search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on May 26,
2017. No previously recorded archaeological sites are identified within the APE, but two (31RW248 and
31RW249) sites have been recorded within a mile of the bridge. These sites were identified by
archaeologist with NC DOT during an investigation for the replacement of Bridge No. 141 on SR 1004
(Stokes Ferry Road) over Second Creek (B-4808). This appears to be the only archaeological investigation
in the vicinity of the current project area. Both sites are prehistoric and found on the northeast toe slope
overlooking the waterway. They were determined to be ineligible for the National Register due to lack of
intact deposits and a low density of artifacts.
According to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office online data base (HPOWEB 2017), an
approximate location for the Berringer Mill (RW 669) is given at the crossing. This is survey only
structure that is reported as destroyed. No evidence for this structure such as a mill dam or ruin
foundations were observed within the project limits during the current investigation.
Most historic maps prior to the 20th century provide only general details concerning the region illustrating
just major roads and settlements. An approximate location for the project was first identified on the circa
1910 Rural Delivery Route for Rowan County and 1914 Soil Survey Map for Rowan County (Figures 2 and
3). These maps are similar and show no road in the vicinity of the crossing. They also fail to illustrate any
structures in the surrounding area. This suggests that the approximate location for the Berringer Mill is
incorrect. A more likely location would be along a preexisting road further to the south. It is not until the
1930s that the current road appears. The 1938 North Carolina State Highway Map for Rowan County
depicts a road alignment with a bridge similar to what is seen today (Figure 4). A nearby structure is also
plotted to the southwest, but this is probably outside of the APE. The current investigation confirmed that
no significant remains of any former historic structures are within the APE.
Soil data from the USDA soil survey shows that three soil types are within the project limits including
Chewacla loam (ChA), the Rion -Wedowee -Ashlar complex (RoB), and the Rion -Wedowee complex (RnB)
(Figure 5). The Chewacla series covers the floodplain, while the Rion -Wedowee -Ashlar and Rion -
Wedowee complexes make up the slopes. The Chewacla series is considered somewhat poorly drained
with a slope of 2 percent or less. It is also subject to frequent flooding for brief periods. These attributes
are undesirable for most early settlement activities. The Rion -Wedowee -Ashlar and the Rion -Wedowee
complexes are well drained soils on the hillsides and ridges with a slope of 2 to 8 percent. These soils have
the potential to yield significant archaeological resources due to being dry, fairly level, and located near
fresh water.
Fieldwork Results
The archaeological field survey was carried out on July 6, 2017. A single shovel test was place in each of
the four quadrants just above the floodplain (see Figure 5). All four were negative for cultural material. A
surface inspection of the APE could not be performed due to low visibility. Finally, no shovel tests were
excavated in wet soils.
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The APE runs east -west mostly over a floodplain, but gentle slopes are present at either end (see Figure 5).
The stream that is crossed forms part of the Second Creek Arm of High Rock Lake. The lake is a damned
section of Yadkin River. At the time of the investigation, standing water from the lake extended 20 to 25
meters (ca. 66 to 82 feet) from the stream channel across the floodplain. This portion of the road has been
elevated on an earthen embankment to help protect it from flooding. Properties within the APE are
forested with dense secondary growth (Figures 6 and 7). Evidence of past timber harvesting can be seen
with cut tree stumps and tracks/ruts from logging vehicles. Overall, disturbance from logging and
subsequent erosion seems moderate.
Soil stratigraphy within the APE consists of three strata. On the eastside the stream, the upper layer is a
dark yellowish brown (IOYR 3/4) loamy sand that is approximately 10 cm (ca. 4 in) thick. This is followed
by a 10 cm thick layer of yellowish brown (IOYR 5/6) loamy sand. The final stratum is subsoil, which is a
strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) sandy clay. To the west, soil color and texture change. The surface layer is
again 10 cm thick, but it is a very dark grayish brown (IOYR 3/2) loam mixed with organic material.
Below this is an olive yellow (2.5Y 5/6) silt loam that is 10 to 15 cm (ca. 4 to 6 in) thick. Subsoil is a light
olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) silty clay.
Summary and Recommendations
The archeological survey for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 155 on Agner Road in Rowan
County confirms that the APE contains no significant archaeological resources as all shovel tests were
negative. The project area consists mostly of wet soils, while the dry and potential landforms for sites are
minimal. The historic background check also could not identify any significant archaeological resources
within the APE. No further archaeological work is recommended for this bridge replacement project,
unless design plans change to affect areas outside of the APE.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info
Signed:
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NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
® Photos ❑Correspondence
7/10/17
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