20201570 Ver 1_Macon County - B343 - Bat Habitat Assessment Form_20201113

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
Observers: P. 610,r7lodc TIP or DOT project number: /415P, 2-05b1e /
Date/Time: q .t\ , zozb -g• so P.M - Road Name/SR Number: W. o/d, Muvp i7 i2o.d (sit twiS)
County: Moron Bridge Number: 6 - sy .;
Waterbody: AIl;son Cfw),
% Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial I '/- Suburban/residential 9 'if
of project footprint
Natural/rural t¢4 t • Agricultural c./ 5 %
Any trees >3' DBH within project footprint? CP no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? ye no
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7+f. hour
Species of habitat trees >5" dbh ('Mack, \t &lnut-I SycvamoIt
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 11
Abandoned mines yes n9 yes a
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river stream/creel pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? CP no
Guard rails none cone Y timber metal
Deck type oncret etal timber open grid
Beam type none concrete ee timber
End/back wall type concrete timber masonry
Creosote evidence yes
Small vertical top sealed crevices e no
Large vertical unsealed crevices no
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): f {4'
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: N/S E/W NW/SE NE/SWj
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3 �5�3
Human/traffic under bridge high (1-0 none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes (Flu)
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? no
Evidence of bats using bridge? 03no
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14