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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1976 | 387 |
| ROW RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1962 | 386 |
| FAIRVIEW CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1959 | 386 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 386 |
| OWYHEE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 383 |
| SCOGGINS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1974 | 382 |
| GALES CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1981 | 375 |
| BURNT R(WEATHERBY) R/W | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1972 | 372 |
| HARPER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 367 |
| ALDER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 367 |
| JUNIPER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 367 |
| MATHIAS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 367 |
| NEHALEM RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2006 | 367 |
| SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1925 | 364 |
| W FK MILLICOMA | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1956 | 361 |
| SHARPS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1957 | 360 |
| S BRANCH QUEENS CR | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1984 | 360 |
| LUCKIAMUTE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 360 |
| SHARPS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 360 |
| DICK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1993 | 357 |
| DRY GULCH | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1985 | 357 |
| HAY CANYON | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1959 | 357 |
| MEDFORD IRRIGATION CANAL | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1983 | 351 |
| DEER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2011 | 345 |
| S. Fork Alsea Overflow | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1937 | 342 |
| EMIGRANT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1966 | 342 |
| NEHALEM RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 338 |
| MOLALLA OVERFLOW | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1959 | 338 |
| ASVICK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1989 | 338 |
| CLACK RVR. (CARTER BR.) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1954 | 337 |
| CLACK RIVER (ARMSTRONG) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1954 | 337 |
| GREASY CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2000 | 336 |
| BULLY CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1972 | 332 |
| LUCKIAMUTE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 332 |
| BIG ROCK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1958 | 331 |
| WILLOW CREEK EB | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 330 |
| N FK NEHALEM | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1989 | 330 |
| N. Fork Klaskanine River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1934 | 328 |
| N. FK. CLARK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1999 | 328 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1980 | 328 |
| BULLY CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 328 |
| FERGUSON CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 328 |
| WEST CAMP CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 327 |
| SIUSLAW RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 325 |
| SIUSLAW RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 325 |
| DEEP CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2000 | 322 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 321 |
| FOX CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1974 | 320 |
| DESCHUTES RV/TWIN BR | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1981 | 319 |
| FAWCETT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 318 |
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.