20210209 Ver 1_Bat Habitat Assessment_20210203

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
ofNCDOT Bridges
Observers: P iS✓rrdlove. TIP or DOT project number: /76e.. N. /t. In
Date/Time: 6.1-1.2oiB 8 : 30 ,, . .., • Road Name/SR Number: LiHle Ear Set Rd (52 //261)
County: /-) ywoud Bridge Number: B — Z3-7
Waterbody: Serr el6 rat,IC.
% Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial O '/• Suburban/residential /07.
of project footprint
Natural/rural 701• Agricultural Z.O'/.
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? la no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes m
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 ml)
Caves yes o yes V
Abandoned mines yes 0 yes 49
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? no t. hd Co
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Guard rails none concrete imbe metal
Deck type concrete metal t tuber open grid
Beam type none concrete tee timber
End/back wall type concrete imbe masonry
Creosote evidence .P no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes o
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes 0
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): rJ'f•1•
Night roost habitat protected yes 0
Bridge alignment: N/S E/W NW/SE a
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3 a
Human/traffic under bridge high low none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes E
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes no
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes 0
Bat species present: MAN
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form '..
Updated 12/10/14