20221394 Ver 1_Bridge 990274 Yancey Bat Habitat Assessment Form_20221007

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
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County: Bridge Number: 61yd 2-7V—
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Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial Suburban/residential
of project footprint (approx)
Natural/rural r!�' Agricultural to
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? yes
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day?
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >S" dbh
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
Abandoned mines yes no`
if 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
no
na
1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
yes ON
yes no
Major water source in project footprint: river stream/creek pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water? yes no
Guard rails concret tim metal
Deck type concrete metal timber open grid
Beam type none concrete steel timber
End/back wall type concrete timber masonry
Creosote evidence yes no
Shallow vertical top sealed crevices (% - 1%" wide, 4-12" deep) yes
Deep vertical unsealed crevices (%: - 1%" wide, 12+" deep) yes no
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: N/S E/W
NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3
Human disturbance under bridge high low
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Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page)
yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present?
yes
tno
Evidence of bats using brid ? (photos needed)
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yes
Bat species present:
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NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 3/18/15