US Bridges

SR2 over Choctawhatchee River

Good

Holmes County, Florida · 7.6MI East of SR81 · Structure no. 520145

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,559 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2 over Choctawhatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2 over Choctawhatchee River in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 2,559 ft (780 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR2
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location7.6MI East of SR81
RouteState Highway 2
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.9502, -85.84401
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,559 ft (780 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 SR2 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2 over Choctawhatchee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR2 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 2,559 ft (780 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR2 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.