US Bridges

SR-60 EB over Peace Creek Relief

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 4.1 MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 160133

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 EB over Peace Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SR-60 EB over Peace Creek Relief in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60 EB
CrossesPeace Creek Relief
Location4.1 MI West of US-27
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90423, -81.66333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB over Peace Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 EB over Peace Creek Relief 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 EB over Peace Creek Relief carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 EB over Peace Creek Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 EB over Peace Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.