20190821 Ver 1_Haywood County - B401 - Bat Habitat Assessment_20190618

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
observers: P B+rec//o2 TIP or DOT project number: /76f /Vi 124/7e1
Date/Time: 6.17.2018 R:Sat•m. Road Name/SR Number: vow)/aw %ld ($if /231.)
County: l f,�Wavd Bridge Number: R- Lid/
Waterbody: t'441e F_as� wvK, rrrt�
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mf. Urban/commercial
of project footprint
Natural/rural 357.
Any trees>3"DBHwithlnproject footprint? yes
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes
If yes, how much sunlight do they receive during the day?
1-3 hours
Species of habitat trees >S" dblt aL(aw
If snags >S"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Suburban/residential Z�
Agricultural �/ti/•
no
32 our 7+hours
Presence of: In protect footprint In vicinty (O.S mi)
Caves yes (9 yes rp
Abandoned mines yes 9 yes
If'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river 6ream/tree pond lake
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water? es no
Guard rails none concrete imber metal
Decktype concrete metal timbe open grid
Beam type none concrete t timber
End/back wall type concrete d!T19> masonry
Creosote evidence ye no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes Q
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes ro
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): 9P
Night roost habitat protected yes
Bridge alignment: N/S E/ NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3 Q
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: J([We
Additional Comments:
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/10/14