20210302 Ver 1_Cherokee County - B170 - Bat Assessment Form_20210610

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
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Observers: / ? /5 (ee diet✓e TIP or DOT project number: /7/3P /9. /C4b7
Date/Time: B . i3. 202.0 /0:00 aim . Road Name/SR Number: Old 131ock. Pmnit Ka . (5c /4/l)
County: nitro tee.. Bridge Number: /j - /70
Waterbody: Marb18 erect-
% Surrounding habitat w/in1 mi. Urban/commercial /S% Suburban/residential /0 %
of project footprint
Natural/rural '70le Agricultural S %.
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? COno
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes o
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? 1-3 hours 4-6 hours + hours
Species of habitat trees >5" dbh
If snags >S"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 eS yes 11
Abandoned mines yes no yes
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river ream/creek pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? s no
Guard rails none concrete ' imber metal
Deck type concrete metal t!irill open grid
Beam type none concrete .tee timber
End/back wall type concrete ark121# masonry
Creosote evidence no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes n
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): Li
Night roost habitat protected yes no
Bridge alignment: N/S iini NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3
Human/traffic under bridge high low none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes CID
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes CD
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes ara
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14