US Bridges

CR2 over Horsehead Creek

Poor

Okaloosa County, Florida · 2.2 MI W of CR393 · Structure no. 574138

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR2 over Horsehead Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR2 over Horsehead Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR2
CrossesHorsehead Creek
Location2.2 MI W of CR393
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93329, -86.43611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 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 CR2 over Horsehead Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR2 over Horsehead Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR2 over Horsehead Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR2 over Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR2 over Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.