US Bridges

SR-60 over Nalcrest Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.5MI E of Walk in Water · Structure no. 160215

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Nalcrest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-60 over Nalcrest Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,943 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesNalcrest Creek
Location1.5MI E of Walk in Water
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87956, -81.42421
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2024)
Projected traffic23,943 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Nalcrest Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Nalcrest Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-60 over Nalcrest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.