20201575 Ver 1_Swain County - B133 - Bat Habitat Assessment Form_20210319

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
Observers: P• 3yeemeof TIP or DOT project number: nag N.C. • /Io5/
Date/Time: 1. Se. 2070 /:Sic?,s. Road Name/SR Number: Sic- /fin Nickel rove Rd .
County: Slgiry Bridge Number: $ /53
Waterbody: term Cveet.
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial 0 7. Suburban/residential 107.
of project footprint
Natural/rural 5®( Agricultural 407.
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? 0 no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? no
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? 1-3 hours 46 hours 7+ hours
Species of habitat trees >5" dbh Oakl / onewc Qtpl4r
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 a
Abandoned mines yes yes 6
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river OS> pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? yes no
Guard rails none concrete imber: metal
Deck type concrete metal i i open grid
Beam type none concrete steel tim
End/back wall type concrete caber-) masonry
Creosote evidence es no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes no
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): S r
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: t461 E/W NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to .ridge 0-1 2-3 a
Human/traffic under bridge high ow none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes no
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes o.,
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes .
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14