20211104 Ver 1_Jackson County - B144 - Bat Habitat Assessment Form_20210813

ape Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
Observers: -9. 34ttc) lot TIP or DOT project number: 13 - oos/
Date/Time: 5. 24. i 10 •.o0 owl Road Name/SR Number: .&. /397
County: ;Sac]4snv. Bridge Number: $Ny
Waterbody: j.4.,{1on5 Oace .
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial 5 ' ) Suburban/residential 15 '/,
of project footprint •
Natural/rural 1-1o'. Agricultural W07•
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? 010 no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes i o
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 mi)
Caves yes no yes no
Abandoned mines yes no yes
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river tream/cre < pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat In the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack wa e . yes no
Guard rails none concrete timber a' . /
Deck type concrete metal be open grid
Beam type none concrete ja1 timber
End/back wall type concrete imbe masonry
Creosote evidence yes Si;9kj- no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes m
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes�' r�
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Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): y�T4
Night roost habitat protected yes o
Bridge alignment: N/S CD NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3
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 Bo
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes no
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
• Updated 12/10/14