US Bridges

SR-60 over Fish Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.5 Miles West of US-92 · Structure no. 100575

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-60 over Fish Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 182,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310,250 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.5 Miles West of US-92
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96194, -82.54611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,500 (2023)
Projected traffic310,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR-60 over Fish 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Fish Creek carry?

About 182,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR-60 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.