20201579 Ver 1_Macon County - B181 - Bat Assessment Form_20210129

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
Observers: P. l3Yttr1)ogt TIP or DOT project number: 110P. Iy , 2• vol
Date/Time: t3. 40.g.ot8 122•152.w4• Road Name/SR Number: *lci)f(o Rum.) ( 51t- i3G5)
County: Mahn Bridge Number: 12, •- 181
Waterbody: TCliito tuiet
% Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial (J '/• Suburban/residential I 'I.
of project footprint
Natural/rural °19' 1 Agricultural CY / •
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? tal, no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? CP no
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? -3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
Species of habitat trees >5" dbh OWtt
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 0 yes rtq
Abandoned mines yes 'v yes l`�yC
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river Cream/tree pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat In the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? yes 63
Guard rails none concrete imber metal
Deck type concrete metal a ._ open grid
Beam type none concrete TIM. timber
End/back wall type concrete imber masonry
Creosote evidence a no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes 0
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes &
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): 514
Night roost habitat protected yes o
Bridge alignment: 14d7S) E/W •W/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure t Bridge 0-1 ® >3
Human/traffic under bridge high low one
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes
Bat species present: 1\l0t46
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14