20201578 Ver 1_Macon County - B180 - Bat Assessment Form_20210129

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
ofNCDOT Bridges
Observers: 9. '?).taint, TIP or DOT project number: lime, 14 . it Loa
Date/Time: (3.t01,0r6 11,t50 P.tn. Road Name/SR Number: 1€ I Itco paid (571 I3 (6}
County: Malvin Bridge Number: fi -MO
Waterbody: Syr Coot. CAREL
Surrounding habitatttw/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial C10/o Suburban/residential o010
of project footprint
Natural/rural (pbo/o Agricultural 10'fo
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? t no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? ye no
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? 1-3 ho s 4-6 hours 7+ hours
Species of habitat trees >5" dbh 1/111104I Popov I4H01imev0
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 ml)
Caves yes an yes
Abandoned mines yes t • yes
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river stream cree pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water yes
Guard rails none concrete timber metal
Deck type concrete metal timber open grid
Beam type none concrete teel timber
End/back wall type concrete tim masonry
Creosote evidence no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes 0:
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): flick
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: (7 E/W W/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to 'ridge go 2-3 >3
Human/traffic under bridge high ow none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes o
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes m
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes Q
Bat species present: NoNE
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14