Scour Critical Bridges in Georgia
99 bridges in Georgia 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 99 bridges in Georgia have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Unaddressed | Poor | 1975 | 15 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 33,950 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 14,750 |
| OCMUGLEE RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 11,200 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 9,600 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 6,040 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 6,040 |
| SCHLEY CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 3,680 |
| MORNING CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2021 | 3,420 |
| GUM CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 1957 | 1,750 |
| TOBLER CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 1,220 |
| BARGE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 1,153 |
| HORSE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 870 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 350 |
| GIN CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2024 | 120 |
| BIG CYPRESS CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 110 |
| BEAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2023 | 30 |
| SALLY BRANCH | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Ineffective | Good | 2008 | 25 |
| PIPE MAKERS CANAL | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1976 | 96,600 |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1963 | 92,100 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 70,500 |
| BIG INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1963 | 67,800 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1967 | 62,400 |
| PIPE MAKERS CANAL | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1976 | 61,100 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 60,800 |
| FLAT CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1963 | 57,600 |
| HAT CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1958 | 48,500 |
| LITTLE OGEECHEE RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1966 | 41,900 |
| TOBESOFKEE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1970 | 41,400 |
| TOBESOFKEE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1970 | 39,800 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1967 | 38,700 |
| BLACK CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1966 | 36,600 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1978 | 33,700 |
| FANCY BLUFF CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1996 | 29,900 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1978 | 26,500 |
| LOTTS CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1976 | 26,500 |
| BLACK CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1966 | 24,800 |
| LOTTS CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1976 | 23,900 |
| LITTLE OGEECHEE RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1966 | 23,300 |
| PEAVINE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1969 | 20,500 |
| FANCY BLUFF CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1997 | 15,500 |
| PEAVINE CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 13,900 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1968 | 11,300 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1980 | 10,700 |
| HARDY MILL CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1988 | 10,400 |
| SOUTH BRUNSWICK RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1965 | 9,950 |
| LITTLE TALLAPOOSA RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 9,800 |
| SATILLA RIVER | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1988 | 9,510 |
| HARDY MILL CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1971 | 8,160 |
| BULL CREEK | Georgia | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1959 | 7,290 |
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.