US Bridges

CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch

PoorPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 0.74 MI S of Edwards Road · Structure no. 464503

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 91 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 2302
CrossesSherretts Branch
Location0.74 MI S of Edwards Road
RouteCounty Highway 2302
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31063, -85.59868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.