20211105 Ver 1_Jackson County - B203 - Bat Habitat Assessment Form_20210816

of Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
Observers: P. Qj +<<dlovL TIP or DOT project number: $ - bo55
Date/Time: 5 .24 .1.2t t2 ••3o p• na . Road Name/SR Number: 512 1736 Hoar etiofrtAy,1 &I
County: 5 , twvi Bridge Number: , 2o3
Waterbody: Care.1 Fvvy_ ..r<t K.
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial 07. Suburban/residential IS '/.
of project footprint
Natural/rural (poi. Agricultural 15 '/.
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes no
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 40 yes 0
Abandoned mines yes CI yes diti
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river stream/tree pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat In the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? yes
Guard rails none concrete imbe metal
Deck type concrete metal timbe open grid
Beam type none concrete ste timber
End/back wall type concrete imber masonry Ana oJg6;un b0, ke`✓'s'
Creosote evidence yh ;nos' no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes C
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes JO
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): F544-
Night roost habitat protected yes
Bridge alignment: N/S E/W "'"_ " NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3 0
Human/traffic under bridge high low none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes o
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes m
Evidence of bats using bridge? yes no
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14