Scour Critical Bridges in Indiana
756 bridges in Indiana at risk from water erosion around foundations.
Scour Critical Bridges
Scour is the erosion of soil and rock around a bridge's foundation caused by moving water. When foundations are exposed or undermined, a bridge can collapse even if its deck and superstructure are in good condition. Scour is the leading cause of bridge failures in the US. These 756 bridges in Indiana have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1877 | 240 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 240 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1887 | 240 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1916 | 240 |
| BRANCH OF SALT CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1976 | 240 |
| BIG RACCOON CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 230 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1886 | 225 |
| MUTTON CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1910 | 225 |
| SIMONTON CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 220 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2013 | 220 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1965 | 220 |
| BRANCH BUCKHORN CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1932 | 214 |
| BRANCH BIG RACCOON CR | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1920 | 213 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1913 | 210 |
| FORK OF TUB CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1935 | 210 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER OVERFLOW | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 210 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1979 | 210 |
| LITTLE WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1996 | 210 |
| BRANCH OF BACK CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1988 | 209 |
| BRANCH LITTLE SALT CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2011 | 208 |
| W FORK BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1980 | 200 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 200 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1989 | 200 |
| BIG PRAIRIE DITCH | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF N. RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1935 | 200 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1991 | 198 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1926 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 190 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1919 | 188 |
| TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1920 | 188 |
| TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1915 | 188 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1992 | 180 |
| JONES CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1925 | 180 |
| CROYS Creek | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1935 | 179 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2023 | 178 |
| BRANCH W FORK TURMAN CRK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 170 |
| S Fork Little RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1990 | 170 |
| BRANCH OF SNAPP CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 170 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1976 | 160 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 157 |
| VAN BUREN CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 150 |
| CROYS CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 150 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1916 | 150 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1877 | 150 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 150 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 150 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1997 | 150 |
| DEANS BRANCH | Indiana | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1946 | 143 |
Scour Critical Rating Codes
| Code 2 — Unaddressed | Bridge is scour critical with no countermeasures installed. The foundation is vulnerable and no protective action has been taken. |
| Code 3 — Countermeasures Installed | Protective measures (riprap, sheet piling, etc.) have been installed to reduce scour risk, but the bridge remains classified as scour critical. |
| Code 6 — Countermeasures Ineffective | Protective measures were installed but have been assessed as ineffective. The bridge requires re-evaluation and additional action. |
About Scour Critical Bridges
Scour critical bridges have been identified through underwater inspection or analysis as having foundations that are unstable or could become unstable during flood conditions. FHWA requires action plans for all scour critical bridges. Famous scour failures include the 1987 Schoharie Creek Bridge collapse in New York.