SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork
FairPolk County, Florida · 3.6MI W of River Ranch Bl · Structure no. 160037
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork is a concrete slab carrying SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 98 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.
It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,391 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR-60 over Buttermilk Slough N Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.