US Bridges

CR 2 over Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 4.6 MI West of SR 85 · Structure no. 570040

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2 over Yellow River in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 1,216 ft (370.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 2
CrossesYellow River
Location4.6 MI West of SR 85
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92518, -86.55938
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,216 ft (370.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 over Yellow River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Yellow River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Yellow River?

The structure is 1,216 ft (370.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.