National Coordination of Bridge-Scour Studies 


In Reply Refer To:                                      February 7, 1995
Mail Stop 415


OFFICE OF SURFACE WATER TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM NO. 95.04

Subject:  National Coordination of Bridge-Scour Studies 

The purpose of this memorandum is to announce that Gene W. Parker of the 
Massachusetts-Rhode Island District will serve as national coordinator of 
the Level I (scour-potential assessment) and Level II (bridge-scour 
evaluation) studies for the Office of Surface Water (OSW).  Although 
still having responsibilities in his district, Gene will devote a 
significant portion of his time to the coordination.

His primary goals include organizing and holding a training session for 
personnel of Level I and II studies, establishing an electronic-mail link 
with study leaders nationwide, providing information on Federal Highway 
Administration courses, and holding a workshop for project personnel.

U.S. Geological Survey personnel involved in bridge-scour projects met in 
a concurrent session of three informal workgroups on assessment, 
evaluation, and processes that as held in conjunction with the 1994 
American Society of Civil Engineers conference in San Francisco.  Gene 
may decide to call meetings of the committees on assessment and 
evaluation to consider issues related to quality assurance and weights of 
assessment parameters.

David S. Mueller of the Kentucky District continues to fill the role of 
overall coordinator of bridge-scour and related studies for the OSW.  
Dave is the project chief on several national studies funded by the 
Federal Highway Administration through the OSW and is the point of 
contact for coordination and technical support for data collection, 
research, monitoring, and modeling projects associated with bridge scour.

Please feel free to contact Gene, Dave, or anyone in the OSW for 
information or assistance in matters related to bridge scour.


                                Ernest F. Hubbard
                                Acting Chief, Office of Surface Water 

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