US Bridges

CR 2 over Chestnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 4.5 Mi. East of CR 83 · Structure no. 600069

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Chestnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 2 over Chestnut Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 2
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location4.5 Mi. East of CR 83
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93804, -86.0675
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 over Chestnut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.