Scour Critical Bridges in Oklahoma
317 bridges in Oklahoma 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 317 bridges in Oklahoma have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1965 | 150 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1984 | 140 |
| FRY DITCH #2 | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 128 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1975 | 100 |
| LEADER CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1923 | 100 |
| N BLUE RIVER OFLOW | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1975 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 100 |
| WALKER CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1932 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1934 | 100 |
| BRUSH CR.TRIB. | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1936 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1937 | 100 |
| HANUBBY CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1937 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1937 | 100 |
| WHITE GRASS CREEK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1937 | 100 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1938 | 100 |
| CRAB TREE CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1938 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1983 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1955 | 100 |
| CROW CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1938 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| ANDERSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1981 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1949 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| ROUNDS CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1981 | 100 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1941 | 100 |
| MORMON CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1982 | 100 |
| ASPEN CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1978 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1957 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1959 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1959 | 100 |
| BROOKHAVEN CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1960 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1961 | 100 |
| PUSH CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1961 | 100 |
| MOORE CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1982 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1965 | 100 |
| WINSHIP BRANCH | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1968 | 100 |
| BANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1969 | 100 |
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.