US Bridges

SR-60 EB over Weohyakapka Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 11.6 MI East of Alt US-27 · Structure no. 160218

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 EB over Weohyakapka Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-60 EB over Weohyakapka Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-60 EB
CrossesWeohyakapka Creek
Location11.6 MI East of Alt US-27
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87358, -81.39766
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2024)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Weohyakapka Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 EB over Weohyakapka 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 EB over Weohyakapka Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 EB over Weohyakapka Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 EB over Weohyakapka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.