US Bridges

CR 2 over Big Horse Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 3 MI East of HWY 189 · Structure no. 570085

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Big Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 2 over Big Horse Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 2
CrossesBig Horse Creek
Location3 MI East of HWY 189
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92214, -86.59551
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 over Big Horse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Big Horse Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Big Horse Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Big Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.