US Bridges

SR-60 over Gaskin Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 5.2MI E of US-17 Overpass · Structure no. 160081

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Gaskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-60 over Gaskin Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,110 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR-60
CrossesGaskin Creek
Location5.2MI E of US-17 Overpass
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91269, -81.74609
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2024)
Projected traffic45,110 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gaskin Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR-60 over Gaskin 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 Gaskin Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Gaskin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-60 over Gaskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.