20190908 Ver 1_Haywood County - B276 - Bat Habitat Assessment_20190708

Bat Habitat Assessment Form
NCDOT Bridges
ObTIP or DOT project number: PAO l y, n 170
Date/Time: B.17.101V 11:00 p.m* Road Name/SR Number: Buvrw44c Cods 2d.L 110¢)
County: Aauwnj Bridge Number: tl, - 27b
Waterbody: Itvntk4 Cruk
% Surrounding habitat w/in1 mi. Urban/commercial 07* Suburban/residential
of project footprint
Natural/rural 5116 Agricultural 2 S4/•
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? es no
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes lam'
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 (9 yes c4°�
Abandoned mines yes ® yes
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint: river �ream/cree pond lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat In the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack waa ? yes ®o
Guard rails none concrete amber metal
Decktype concrete metal tim a open grid
Beam type none concrete s e timber
End/back wall type concrete im er masonry
Creosote evidence no
Small vertical top sealed crevices yes
Large vertical unsealed crevices yes
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): AfJ.
Night roost habitat protected yes
Bridge alignment: N/S E/W eigDNE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3
Human/traffic under bridge high Qw none
Emergence count performed? (if yes, complete form) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes
Evidence of bats using bridge?
yes
Bat species present: NI)ivl:
Additional Comments:
NCDO7 Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form
Updated 12/le/14