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18-09-0074
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PROJECT INFORMATION
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F.A. No:
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Federal Permit Required?
County:
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Beaufort
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Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE
Project Description: The project involves the replacement of Bridge No. 72 on SR 1127 (Possum Track
Rd) over Chocowinity Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. The archaeological Area of Potential
Effects (APE) encompasses all areas of potential ground disturbing activity as depicted on the attached
GIS mapping.
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Permitting and funding information was reviewed for determining the level of archaeological input required by
state and federal laws. Based on the submitted "request for cultural resources review" form, the project is state -
funded with federal permit interaction. As such, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act will apply
and the United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) will serve as the lead federal agency. Next, construction design
and other data was examined (when applicable) to define the character and extent of potential impacts to the
ground surfaces embracing the project locale. For the most part, the APE was primarily designed to capture any
federal permit areas or locations of potential ground disturbing activity.
Once an APE was outlined, a map review and site file search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology
(OSA) on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. One previously documented cemetery is located directly adjacent to the
APE. The resource is known as the Edwards Cemetery and is located immediately west of Chocowinity Creek and
north of SR 1127. Avoidance of the resource during construction is recommended.
Examination of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), State Study Listed (SL), Locally Designated (LD),
Determined Eligible (DE), and Surveyed Site (SS) properties employing resources available on the NCSHPO website
is important in establishing the location of noteworthy historic occupations related to a perspective construction
impact area. A cross-check of these mapped resources concluded that none of the above properties with potential
contributing archaeological components are situated within or proximal to the APE. In addition, historic maps of
Beaufort County were appraised to identify former structure locations, land use patterns, cemeteries, or other
confirmation of historic occupation in the project vicinity. Archaeological/historical reference materials were
inspected as well. In general, the cultural background review established that no previously recorded
archaeological sites or NRHP properties are located within the APE. Based on cultural -historical factors, the APE is
considered to have a low potential for the documentation of archaeological resources.
Further, topographic, geologic, flood boundary, and NRCS soil survey maps were referenced to evaluate
pedeological, geomorphological, hydrological, and other environmental determinants that may have resulted in
past occupation at this location. Aerial and on -ground photographs (NCDOT Spatial Data Viewer) and the Google
Street View map application (when amenable) were also examined/utilized for additional assessment of
disturbances, both natural and human induced, which compromise the integrity of archaeological sites.
Environmental/impact factors do not suggest a heightened potential for archaeological resource recovery.
"No ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEY REQUIRED "formfor the Amended Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement.
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Project Tracking No.:
18-09-0074
Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting
that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
The APE has a low potential for the recovery of archaeological remains based on soil data (wetlands) and
agricultural impacts. It is unlikely to contain significant, intact, and preserved archaeological deposits eligible for
NRHP inclusion. The Edwards Cemetery, situated in the northwestern project quadrant, should be avoided during
construction activities. As currently proposed as a state -funded project with federal permit interaction, no further
consultation is advocated. A finding of "no archaeological survey required" is considered appropriate.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ® Previous Survey Info
❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
NO ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEYREQUIRED
❑ Photos ❑Correspondence
Other:
"No ARCHAEOLOGY SURPEY REQUIRED "form for the Amended Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement.
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Portion of the Hackney topographic map showing the location and
boundaries of the project APE in Beaufort County, North Carolina.