Scour Critical Bridges in Michigan
1,081 bridges in Michigan 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 1,081 bridges in Michigan have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERRY DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1945 | 200 |
| MIDDLE BR DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1970 | 200 |
| BR. #1 NORTHWEST DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 200 |
| BIG CREEK A DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1920 | 198 |
| LAIRD CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1956 | 198 |
| SWAMP RAISIN CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 198 |
| HIGH BANK CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1900 | 197 |
| JONES CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1937 | 197 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 192 |
| PESHEKEE RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1927 | 188 |
| SOUTH BRANCH BAD RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1977 | 187 |
| NORTH BR CHIPPEWA RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1937 | 185 |
| CONTRIB S BR SALT RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1937 | 185 |
| WHITMORE DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 185 |
| BAD CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1968 | 183 |
| STONY CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1922 | 183 |
| GRIFFUS CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 183 |
| MIDDLE BR DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 180 |
| HAYWORTH CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1924 | 180 |
| MOORE CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1920 | 180 |
| E BR BIRD CREEK DR | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1978 | 180 |
| SOUTH BRANCH BAD RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 176 |
| MUSKEGON RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1982 | 175 |
| BENJAMIN RUN CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 174 |
| BLACK RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1982 | 174 |
| PICKEREL CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1973 | 173 |
| SHIAWASSEE RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1936 | 172 |
| LITTLE RIVER RAISIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 171 |
| MISTEGUAY CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1986 | 171 |
| GRILL & CONE DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1978 | 170 |
| FAIRCHILD CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1972 | 165 |
| SHAD CREEK DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1980 | 164 |
| MACON CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1965 | 163 |
| PAINT CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 163 |
| MUD CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1924 | 161 |
| SPAULDING EXTENSION | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1924 | 160 |
| MIDDLE BR CASS RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1905 | 160 |
| NOTTAWA CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1920 | 159 |
| CHRISTIANA CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 159 |
| MADISON DRAIN | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 158 |
| AUGRES RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1988 | 155 |
| BIG CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 153 |
| VERMILION CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1928 | 152 |
| RAISIN RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 151 |
| FORD RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 150 |
| MIDDLE BR CASS RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1907 | 150 |
| S BRANCH KALAMAZOO RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1938 | 150 |
| BIG CEDAR RIVER | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 150 |
| LS BR PERE MARQUETTE RIV | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1977 | 150 |
| MILL CREEK | Michigan | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 149 |
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.