20210299 Ver 1_Macon County - B236 - Bat Inspection Form_20210614

00 Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
Observers: P. 3ctcc! IoJtt TIP or DOT project number: /71,: /V. R. /51
Date/Time: 5. ►9 . 2°i i 9:00 a.ri• Road Name/SR Number: Ray ereeJc- lid (fir /19' 0
County: Macon Bridge Number: 13 - Z3 i.
Waterbody: 1 . Penn Burh;h3k1wn Cat k_
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial 0 •/ Suburban/residential 0/
of project footprint
Natural/rural Ps /• Agricultural Si
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? 410 no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes no
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? C1 3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
Species of habitat trees >5" dbh Nt►vi 1ocic , Oa lL
If snags >5"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Presence of: In project footprint In vicinty (0.5 mi)
Caves yes no yes n•
Abandoned mines yes no yes no
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: riveream/cree pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? es no
Guard rails none concrete timber O .
Deck type concrete metal (fimbej open grid
Beam type none concrete Cf. timber
End/back wall type concrete timbel) masonry
Creosote evidence yes no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes no
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes no
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): 5'- to '
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: N/S n NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 aa >3
Human/traffic under bridge high low none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes darx
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes o
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes 410
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14