HEC-23
HEC-20
HEC-18
Bridge Scour and Stream
Stream Stability and
Hydrologic, Hydraulic
Geomorphic Assessment
and Scour Analysis
Develop Plan of Action
Hydrologic Analysis
Office Data Collection & Site Visit
Evaluate CM
Options with Matrix
Hydraulic Analysis
Yes
Sufficient
Data
Tidal
Hydraulic
Riverine
Structural
Select CM
No
Type
Field Data Collection
Structural /
Scour Analysis
Geotechnical
Monitoring
Input
Define / Classify Stream
Design CM /
Monitoring Plan
Plot Scour Prism
Evaluate Stream Stability
Environmental
Considerations / Permitting
Multi Disciplinary Evaluation
Assess Stream Response
Evaluate CM Impact
Establish Level of Analysis
Yes
No
Structure
Low Risk
(New Bridge,
Stable
Acceptable
No
revise design)
New
Bridge
CM Impact
No
(Existing Bridge)
Type
Scour Critical: Plan of Action Required
Yes
Existing
Install CM /
Implement Monitoring Plan
Scour
No
Yes
CM
Low Risk
No
Yes
Susceptible
Replace
Viable
Bridge
Inspection & Maintenance