US Bridges

SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek

Fair

Baker County, Florida · 2.8 Mi. W. of CR-127 · Structure no. 270012

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-2
CrossesE. Prong Moccasin Creek
Location2.8 Mi. W. of CR-127
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51711, -82.2785
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-2 over E. Prong Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.