Scour Critical Bridges in Utah
100 bridges in Utah 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 100 bridges in Utah have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBER RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1970 | 504 |
| LEEDS CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1931 | 504 |
| GRIMES WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1954 | 400 |
| WILSON CANAL | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 350 |
| GUYMON WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1992 | 300 |
| MILLER CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 252 |
| ASHLEY CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 252 |
| WEBER RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1970 | 252 |
| NORTH FORK VIRGIN RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1993 | 215 |
| HUNTINGTON CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 214 |
| YELLOWSTONE CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 202 |
| LAKE FORK OVERFLOW CHAN. | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1999 | 189 |
| LAKE FORK CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1992 | 189 |
| NORTH CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1981 | 151 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1992 | 139 |
| FREMONT RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1989 | 139 |
| Wayne Wash | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1931 | 139 |
| KENILWORTH WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1999 | 126 |
| NASH CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2004 | 126 |
| SAND WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1994 | 126 |
| PANGUITCH CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2002 | 126 |
| PLEASANT CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 113 |
| FREMONT RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 113 |
| MALAD RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 110 |
| SEVIER RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1990 | 100 |
| SMITH-MOOREHOUSE CK. | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1950 | 100 |
| SAN PITCH RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 81 |
| ALVEY WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2000 | 76 |
| SAN PITCH RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 75 |
| SEVIER RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 69 |
| DUCHESNE RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 69 |
| RED CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1981 | 69 |
| SAN PITCH RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1983 | 68 |
| BEAVER RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1923 | 63 |
| BUCK HORN DRAW WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 63 |
| RED CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1981 | 63 |
| CURRANT CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1929 | 63 |
| DUCHESNE RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1942 | 63 |
| BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1950 | 63 |
| Coal Creek | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 50 |
| SAN PITCH RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 50 |
| BRYCE CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1990 | 32 |
| HENRIEVILLE CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1974 | 32 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1972 | 26 |
| ANTIMONY CANAL | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1984 | 25 |
| HORSE CANYON WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1991 | 19 |
| PRICE RIVER | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1914 | 19 |
| SALERATUS WASH | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1931 | 13 |
| KANAB CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1993 | 13 |
| MAMMOTH CREEK | Utah | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1945 | 6 |
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.