20190849 Ver 1_Henderson County - B247 - Bat Habitat Assessment_20190625

Bat Habitat
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Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
TIP or DOT project number: lg4j: ir/- 24 11,1
Road Name/SR Number: STVaile4 i2oad (S2 1260�
Bridge Number: 13- Zy
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial 0 •/.
of project footprint (approx)
Natural/rural
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? es
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 >5" 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 In vicinty (0.5 mi)
Caves yes Rio yes
Abandoned mines yes Q yes 40
if 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river tream/creek pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water? yes no
Guard rails none concrete amber metal
Deck type concrete metal timber open grid
Beam type none concrete steel im er
End/back wall type concrete m e masonry
Creosote evidence es no
Shallow vertical top sealed crevices (% - 1%" wide, 4-12" deep) yes Q
Deep vertical unsealed crevices (% - IN" wide, 12+" deep) yes �o
Suburban/residential
Agricultural /0'/.
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): J71ri
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: N/S NW/SE
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 >3
Human disturbance under bridge high Q none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes
Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed) yes
Bat species present:
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NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 3/18/15