US Bridges

CR 2301 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 5.4 MI N US231/SR75 · Structure no. 460027

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
281 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2301 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 2301 over Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2301
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.4 MI N US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 2301
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33207, -85.55781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 2301 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2301 over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2301 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 2301 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2301 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.