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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTMAS CREEK TRIB | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2022 | 55 |
| STEEL CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 55 |
| STEELE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2016 | 55 |
| MILLS CREEK | 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 |
| BLACK LAKE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1988 | 55 |
| Blanco Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 54 |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2009 | 54 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1963 | 54 |
| E FK LITTLE WICHITA RIV | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2004 | 53 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1997 | 53 |
| Peters Swale | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 52 |
| DUCK CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1970 | 52 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 52 |
| Trib of Chiltipin Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 52 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1984 | 52 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1997 | 52 |
| LITTLE TEHUACANA CRK TRB | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2011 | 52 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1922 | 52 |
| JERNIGAN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1951 | 51 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 51 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2004 | 51 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2006 | 50 |
| CEDAR CREEK DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2003 | 50 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1993 | 50 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 50 |
| Brushy Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 50 |
| CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1980 | 50 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 50 |
| BIG CLEVELAND CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1941 | 50 |
| BEANS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1938 | 50 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1995 | 50 |
| EAST MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1988 | 50 |
| SOUTH FISH CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1990 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1984 | 50 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1985 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2002 | 50 |
| BRANCH FARMERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1984 | 50 |
| DENTON CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2004 | 50 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1991 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 50 |
| HCFCD DITCH J-109-01-01 | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 50 |
| KUHLMAN GULLY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1950 | 50 |
| W FORK CRYSTAL CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1970 | 50 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2007 | 50 |
| CANEY CREEK DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 50 |
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.