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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POND CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 64 |
| GAGES CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 64 |
| COLEY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1986 | 64 |
| EAST FORK POND CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1996 | 63 |
| N FORK CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 62 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1977 | 62 |
| BRANCH BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1977 | 62 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2007 | 62 |
| RIO GRANDE RIVER | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1956 | 62 |
| IRRIGATION DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1996 | 61 |
| HUFFSTUTTLE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1958 | 61 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1998 | 61 |
| Nueces River | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 60 |
| HONDO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 60 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1961 | 60 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2005 | 60 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2008 | 60 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2006 | 60 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1996 | 60 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1996 | 60 |
| WILBURN BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1997 | 60 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1997 | 60 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1993 | 60 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1993 | 60 |
| BRANCH OF FARMERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1993 | 60 |
| WARING BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1998 | 60 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 60 |
| BRANCH BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1968 | 59 |
| BINGHAM CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2001 | 59 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1978 | 58 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2013 | 58 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1961 | 57 |
| LUCAS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 56 |
| JONES CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 56 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 55 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 55 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1999 | 55 |
| RHYMES CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2007 | 55 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2006 | 55 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2006 | 55 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2004 | 55 |
| MCTENNEL CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 55 |
| HUNTER BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1986 | 55 |
| CONNOR CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1990 | 55 |
| STEELE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2016 | 55 |
| AQUILLA CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 55 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 55 |
| TRIB DEANS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2004 | 55 |
| TRIB PINEY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1960 | 55 |
| TRIB OF N FK CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1991 | 55 |
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.