Scour Critical Bridges in Oregon
1,231 bridges in Oregon 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 1,231 bridges in Oregon have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAN CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1988 | 1,316 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1957 | 1,300 |
| SILVIES SLOUGH(11TH BR) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1971 | 1,299 |
| FOLEY SLOUGH(13TH BR) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 1,299 |
| SILVIES SLOUGH(15TH BR) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 1,299 |
| E FK HOOD RV | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 1,287 |
| ABIQUA CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1962 | 1,280 |
| ABIQUA CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 1,280 |
| SAND CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1978 | 1,273 |
| COAST FORK WILLAMETTE R. | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 1,258 |
| NEAL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 1,255 |
| CROW CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1994 | 1,248 |
| CALAPOOIA RV | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 1,236 |
| NORTH UMPQUA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1957 | 1,216 |
| JOHN DAY RIVER (SPRAY) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 1,214 |
| PLUM CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1985 | 1,202 |
| Oak Ranch Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 2009 | 1,200 |
| FERRY CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 1,200 |
| Alder Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1935 | 1,194 |
| SILVIES SLOUGH(17TH BR) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1971 | 1,176 |
| ABIQUA CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2006 | 1,173 |
| Mill Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1953 | 1,162 |
| DRY CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1958 | 1,149 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 1,141 |
| NOTI CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1977 | 1,135 |
| MIDDLE FORK SANTIAM R. | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 1,133 |
| SODOM DITCH | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1977 | 1,133 |
| GRAVE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1964 | 1,131 |
| NESTUCCA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2006 | 1,126 |
| Maltby Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1956 | 1,124 |
| LAMPA CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1987 | 1,123 |
| Siletz River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1956 | 1,109 |
| ANSON ROGER BR.S. COOS R | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 1,105 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1957 | 1,100 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1957 | 1,100 |
| SANDY RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 1,100 |
| NORTH FORK SIUSLAW RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 1,092 |
| MHR & UNNAMED CR | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 1,089 |
| Luckiamute River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1966 | 1,088 |
| Maxfield Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 1,088 |
| Price Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 1,088 |
| MAD CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2013 | 1,082 |
| EVANS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1987 | 1,074 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1978 | 1,073 |
| NESTUCCA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 1,061 |
| NESTUCCA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1983 | 1,061 |
| MILTON CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 1,058 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1951 | 1,047 |
| GORDAN CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 1,045 |
| CAT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2007 | 1,042 |
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.