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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCKERELL CR | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2010 | 11 |
| NORTH FISH CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1987 | 11 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2004 | 11 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2004 | 11 |
| BELKNAP CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1995 | 11 |
| VALLEY BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2017 | 11 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 10 |
| MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2000 | 10 |
| RICHLAND CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2008 | 10 |
| W FK OF TRINTY RIVER | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 10 |
| TRIB BRIER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2015 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1983 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1995 | 10 |
| EAST MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2009 | 10 |
| GRASSHOPPER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1999 | 10 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2001 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1971 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1985 | 10 |
| MALLARD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1995 | 10 |
| BRANCH OF CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1991 | 10 |
| WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 2005 | 10 |
| FISH CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1989 | 10 |
| CAMERON CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2010 | 10 |
| WEST FORK BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1939 | 10 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2014 | 10 |
| Drain (H&P Dr. South) | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 10 |
| Drain (H&P Dr. North) | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 10 |
| CAMP CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1930 | 9 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2006 | 9 |
| BELKNAP CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2007 | 9 |
| COBB HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2008 | 9 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2002 | 9 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1988 | 9 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2017 | 9 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2017 | 9 |
| WEST BELKNAP CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1986 | 8 |
| LONG CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1996 | 8 |
| BRANCH FARMERS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1994 | 7 |
| BRANCH DENTON CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2013 | 7 |
| BRANCH DENTON CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1996 | 5 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 4 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Poor | 1919 | 2 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2006 | 2 |
| TRIB CHILDRESS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 1935 | 2 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2005 | 1 |
| Drain | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Ineffective | Fair | 2020 | - |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1992 | 246,848 |
| SAN PEDRO CREEK & RR | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1986 | 173,066 |
| Trinity Ri University Dr | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1951 | 131,220 |
| BUFFALO BYU/ALLEN PKWY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1955 | 103,563 |
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.