20191555 Ver 1_B36 - Cherokee County - Bat Assessment Form_20191112

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
ObTIP or DOT project number: 116P. lu. R. bl
Date/Time: Qo.n{.Uia Iot3n a w• Road Name/SR Number: WGbh CY ex (,52 (3vi)
County: SNI4o1 f& Bridge Number: A- 3b
Waterbody: WfVp Cyt(y.
Surrounding habitatw/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial (•/. Suburban/residential r-f'(.
of project footprint
Natural/rural b57• Agricultural 30'/•
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? es no
Any shaggy trees or snags>5" DBH? yes P
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
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 (D.5 mi)
Caves yes no yes
Abandoned mines yes V yes
If'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river ream/cree pond lake
Suitable drinking habitat In the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack wate yes ©o
Guard rails one concrete timber
Decktype concrete metal m e
Beam type none concrete steel
End/back wall type concrete imbe masonry
Creosote evidence es
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft):
Night roost habitat protected yes
Bridge alignment: I
/S E/W NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to ridge 2-3 >3
Human/traffic under bridge high (OA none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present?
Evidence of bats using bridge?
Bat species present: 1Jtl Nb
Additional Comments:
yes
yes
metal
open grid
im er
swamp
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/1n/14