Scour Critical Bridges in Texas
3,912 bridges in Texas 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 3,912 bridges in Texas have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLIDAY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1989 | 182 |
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1990 | 180 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1986 | 180 |
| Draw | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 179 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1983 | 178 |
| ADAMS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1956 | 178 |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1965 | 177 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2005 | 176 |
| WILLOW MARSH BAYOU | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1970 | 175 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1995 | 174 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1968 | 174 |
| PARKER CREEK NO 3 | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1968 | 174 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1968 | 174 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK NO 1 | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1968 | 174 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1941 | 173 |
| FOUNTAIN CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2003 | 173 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2013 | 171 |
| TIMBER CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1967 | 170 |
| WEST CANEY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1967 | 170 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2001 | 170 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2000 | 170 |
| Picosa Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2022 | 170 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 170 |
| WILLOWOAK CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1951 | 169 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1975 | 169 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1956 | 169 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1956 | 169 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 2003 | 168 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1968 | 168 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1986 | 164 |
| PINE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1953 | 163 |
| WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2007 | 163 |
| Old West Main Drain | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 163 |
| HUFFSTUTTLE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1954 | 163 |
| PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1980 | 162 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2002 | 160 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1981 | 160 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 160 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1990 | 159 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1990 | 158 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1951 | 157 |
| BOGGY CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1951 | 157 |
| CUTHAND CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2006 | 157 |
| BRANCH BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1993 | 157 |
| W FORK JERNIGAN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1956 | 154 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1927 | 154 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1986 | 152 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 152 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2012 | 152 |
| LYNN CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1965 | 150 |
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.