20201586 Ver 1_B-5853 BatHabitat Assessment Form 3_6_2018_20231116

AO Bat Habitat
Observers:
Date/Time: L,
County:
Waterbody:
Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
TIP or DOT project number: &!Mms
Road Name/SR Number: Thrjs-4, All
Bridge Number: 71
% Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial
Suburban/residential.
of project footprint (approx)
Natural/rural
Agricultural
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? yes
no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day?
no
1-3 hours 4-6 hours
7+�h—ou�rs
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" dbh s
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 Kfo
Abandoned mines yes
yes
if 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river str ae m/creek and lake
swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water?
yes no
Guard rails none concrete timber
meta
Deck type c ncret metal timber
open grid
steel
Beam type none 2eP
timber
End/back wall type concrete �masonry
Creosote evidence
es
no
Shallow vertical top sealed crevices (% - 1%" wide, 4-12" deep)
yes
no
Deep vertical unsealed crevices (y - 1%" wide, 12+" deep)
yes no
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft):
Night roost habitat protected yes
no
Bridge alignment: N/S
E/W
NW/SE
NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1
2-3
>3
Human disturbance under bridge high
low
one
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page)
yes
no
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present?
yes
Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed)
yes
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 3/18/15