Scour Critical Bridges in Kansas
638 bridges in Kansas 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 638 bridges in Kansas have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1975 | 50 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 50 |
| LITTLE LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 50 |
| LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 50 |
| KENTUCKY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 50 |
| NORTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1982 | 50 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1982 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1979 | 50 |
| MILL CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 50 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 50 |
| RILEY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1986 | 50 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1940 | 50 |
| NORTH FORK SOLOMON TRIB | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1936 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1914 | 49 |
| WILSON CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1950 | 48 |
| TRIB TO HERMES CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1998 | 45 |
| SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1986 | 45 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1978 | 45 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1972 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO DELEWARE RIVER | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1983 | 45 |
| WEST MARSH CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1940 | 45 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1910 | 45 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1985 | 45 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1930 | 44 |
| MISSION CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 43 |
| TRIB. MARAIS DES CYGNES | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 42 |
| TRIB TO BADGER CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1928 | 40 |
| PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1972 | 40 |
| DRY WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1989 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1934 | 40 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1989 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 40 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1956 | 40 |
| JACOB CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1933 | 40 |
| BONE CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1965 | 40 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 40 |
| APPANOOSE CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1984 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO TAUY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1982 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO SALINE RIVER | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1982 | 40 |
| BLACK KETTLE CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1955 | 40 |
| BURR OAK CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1983 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO BIG HILL CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 40 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 40 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1972 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO COW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1987 | 40 |
| LITTLE COW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 40 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1977 | 40 |
| COW CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1972 | 40 |
| DRY CREEK | Kansas | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1983 | 40 |
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.