Department of Transportation Stream Instability, Administration ' Bridge Scour,
and countermeasures A Field Guide for Bridge Inspectors February 2009
NATIONAL HIGHWAY INSTITUTE Stream Instability, Bridge Scour, and
Countermeasures ...
Author: Transportation Dept., Federal Highway Administration
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 0160876125
Category: Technology & Engineering
Page: 47
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FHWA Publication No. FHWA-NHI-08-0106. February 2009. Explains the behavior of rivers in order to recognize changing conditions associated with unstable streams or scour at bridge foundations that may threaten the stability of the bridge. Provides tips and guidance on what to look for with regard to both stream instability, including lateral instability, degradation, and aggradation, and scour at bridges, including contraction scour, pier scour, and abutment scour. Also covered are plans of action and countermeasures, such as monitoring, flood watches, bridge closures, and river training countermeasures.