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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAZOS RIVER DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1970 | 150 |
| BESSIES CREEK DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2003 | 150 |
| LYNN CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1965 | 150 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1935 | 150 |
| COAL CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2011 | 150 |
| HONDO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2007 | 150 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 150 |
| NORTH HAYES CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2007 | 150 |
| EAST MAIN DRAIN | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1969 | 148 |
| Wanderers Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1964 | 148 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1992 | 148 |
| WILLAWALLA CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1993 | 146 |
| BRANCH OF SALT CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 144 |
| TRIB COTTONWOOD CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1987 | 141 |
| BESSIES CREEK DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2009 | 140 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2016 | 140 |
| BRANCH FARMERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1985 | 140 |
| PETERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1959 | 139 |
| BRALLEY POOL CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2002 | 137 |
| Sandy Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1992 | 137 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1990 | 137 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 136 |
| BERRY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1996 | 135 |
| White Oak Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2013 | 134 |
| White Oak Creek Relief | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2013 | 134 |
| Stouts Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2011 | 134 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1967 | 134 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 133 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1952 | 133 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1996 | 131 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1940 | 130 |
| PECAN CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2000 | 130 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2007 | 130 |
| POST OAK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 130 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1952 | 129 |
| MOORES BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2007 | 128 |
| Draw | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 127 |
| RUSH BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1987 | 124 |
| PECAN CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1955 | 123 |
| BARNETT BR | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1955 | 123 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1957 | 122 |
| COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2012 | 122 |
| BOX CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1990 | 121 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1961 | 120 |
| DOGWOOD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1961 | 120 |
| SMITH CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2005 | 120 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1975 | 120 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1957 | 120 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1957 | 120 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 120 |
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.