US Bridges

SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.75MI E River Ranch Blvd · Structure no. 160039

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek 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 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesSheep Hammock Creek
Location0.75MI E River Ranch Blvd
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.80488, -81.20567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic18,391 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is SR-60 over Sheep Hammock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Sheep Hammock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.