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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITES BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1950 | 59 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 58 |
| TRIB OF GARDNER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1990 | 55 |
| TRIB OF TANTABOGUE | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1995 | 55 |
| TANTABOGUE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2010 | 55 |
| GARRISON CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 2000 | 55 |
| KIMBRO CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2008 | 55 |
| BRADY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2008 | 55 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 55 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1983 | 54 |
| N FORK MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 51 |
| Horse Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1950 | 50 |
| LITTLE TURNPIKE CR | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2012 | 50 |
| Kickapoo Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2017 | 50 |
| MENARD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1990 | 50 |
| ROSS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2015 | 50 |
| PONTON CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 50 |
| ON-RAMP & SAN PEDRO CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1988 | 50 |
| CHAMBERS CRK TRIB | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1993 | 50 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1986 | 50 |
| NASH CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1934 | 50 |
| KREB BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2004 | 49 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 47 |
| AQUILLA CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2011 | 46 |
| Frisco Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1950 | 43 |
| DRAW | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 43 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2011 | 40 |
| ATTOYAC BAYOU | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2015 | 37 |
| Rock Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1950 | 36 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 36 |
| WILLIS CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 36 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1935 | 36 |
| EAST METATE CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2008 | 36 |
| PINEY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2001 | 35 |
| TRIB OF MCMANUS CRK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1989 | 35 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1966 | 32 |
| COCHINO BAYOU | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1980 | 32 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1990 | 32 |
| WESTBROOK CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1982 | 32 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1991 | 31 |
| MILL CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1989 | 31 |
| Trib Clendining Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2010 | 30 |
| Post Oak Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2008 | 30 |
| SANDY FORK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2004 | 28 |
| White Deer Creek | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2010 | 27 |
| LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 2004 | 25 |
| CALIFORNIA CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1999 | 24 |
| COLORADO RIVER TRIBUTARY | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 22 |
| LITTLE ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 22 |
| BAKER BRANCH | Texas | Scour Critical, Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1999 | 21 |
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.