20201576 Ver 2_Macon County - B79 - Bat Assessment Form_20210108

of Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
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Observers: f , i;)dff(Jjrt TIP or DOT project number: t1f36l4 .IZ• -2At
Date/Time: Q1.70.201'6, I : 30 Road Name/SR Number: "Cr nito Road (Sn- /31.5)
County: IMatovi Bridge Number: IS— '71
Waterbody: If llito Net k—
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Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial CIO Suburban/residential 15`%0
of project footprint
Natural/rural 10% Agricultural 151e
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? 0 no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes n
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 (0.5 mi)
Caves yes o yes
Abandoned mines yes tc) yes 5
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river Beam/tree pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat In the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water yes CD
Guard rails none concrete ‘ imber metal
Deck type concrete metal timber open grid
Beam type none concrete ee timber
End/back wall type concrete mber masonry
Creosote evidence Ca no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes a
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): Q?k
Night roost habitat protected yes o
Bridge alignment: N/S E/W NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3CP
Human/traffic under bridge high o none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes o
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes ro
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes g
Bat species present: j40 hit
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14