SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal
FairPolk County, Florida · 6.2MI E of US-17 Overpass · Structure no. 160131
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal 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 Wahneta Farms Canal carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns SR-60 over Wahneta Farms Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.