US Bridges

SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.9 MI West of SR-589 · Structure no. 100064

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 years old, older 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,450 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-60
CrossesRocky Point Creek
Location0.9 MI West of SR-589
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96742, -82.56217
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2022)
Projected traffic121,450 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Rocky Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.