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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1964 | 513 |
| GRAVE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1955 | 512 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1929 | 509 |
| LAMBERT SLOUGH | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1964 | 508 |
| LITTLE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2006 | 499 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 494 |
| SOUTH FORK ASH CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1955 | 489 |
| LONG CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 485 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1955 | 480 |
| FOX CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1941 | 479 |
| DAYS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1952 | 479 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1956 | 474 |
| LOUSIGNONT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1984 | 472 |
| WEST FORK WILLIAMS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 472 |
| REEVES CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 468 |
| SMITH CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1941 | 460 |
| CONYERS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1978 | 458 |
| Beneke Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1934 | 455 |
| N Fork Klaskanine River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1921 | 453 |
| Jack Horner Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1951 | 452 |
| NEHALEM RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1963 | 451 |
| WALLOOSKEE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1988 | 450 |
| N Fk Nehalem River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1937 | 448 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1956 | 448 |
| MALHEUR RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1969 | 445 |
| DEADWOOD CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 443 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1974 | 438 |
| GORDON CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 2006 | 437 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2005 | 437 |
| MERYL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1970 | 434 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 432 |
| KIZER SLOUGH | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 430 |
| CEDAR FLAT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 430 |
| MARSHALL SLOUGH | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1985 | 430 |
| POLE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 426 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 426 |
| NORTH FORK NEHALEM RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 424 |
| COYOTE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2006 | 421 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1964 | 417 |
| Greenleaf Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1951 | 416 |
| PLEASANT CR/PLEASANT RD | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1975 | 415 |
| JOHN DAY RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1962 | 408 |
| OWYHEE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1974 | 404 |
| EVANS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1955 | 404 |
| M FK JOHN DAY R (AUSTIN) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1972 | 402 |
| Cedar Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1989 | 400 |
| PINE CREEK (HALFWAY) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 394 |
| WHETSTONE CR | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 394 |
| ILLINOIS RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1966 | 393 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 393 |
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.