Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires
federal agencies to consider impacts to historic properties when making project
decisions. It requires the identification of sites greater than 50 years of age,
which are then evaluated for eligibility according to guidelines established by
the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Effects to eligible sites from
the project are then determined. If a project results in an Adverse Effect,
KYTC will work with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the lead
federal agency, and consulting parties, if applicable, to determine appropriate
ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the impact. Although, KYTC is a state
agency, many projects are funded at least partially by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA). Even state-funded projects may require permits from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Involvement of a federal agency in a KYTC project
necessitates Section 106 review. More information is available about the
Section 106 process at https://www.achp.gov/citizens-guide-section-106-review Architectural
Historians in the Cultural Historic Branch devote much of their time to historic
bridge evaluations. As bridges age, the need for repairs or replacements
arise. Metal truss bridges are increasingly rare on Kentucky roads and many of
them are eligible for the NRHP. If the bridge project results in an Adverse
Effect, mitigation measures including State Level I Documentation and marketing
are generally acceptable to FHWA and the SHPO. Truss bridges slated for
replacement are marketed to the public for relocation per federal guidelines.
Interested parties must submit a proposal to the district highway office which
is then reviewed for appropriateness. If approved, the new owner must consent
to a maintenance agreement. The bridge will be match-marked and disassembled
and the individual or group taking the bridge will receive funds, not to exceed
the cost of demolition, to defray the costs of reconstructing the bridge.
For more information
contact:
(502)782-5013
Districts 2, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12, Roebling Bridge Project
(502)782-5006
Districts 1, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10
(502)782-5038