US Bridges

CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 1.0 Miles West of SR 77 · Structure no. 464002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 2300
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.0 Miles West of SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 2300
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29763, -85.66472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2300 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 2300 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.