US Bridges

SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 16.4 Mi. East of SR-27 · Structure no. 160313

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,646 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 50.3 mi (81 km).

CarriesSR-60
CrossesTiger Lake Drain
Location16.4 Mi. East of SR-27
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83873, -81.35284
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic20,646 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed50.3 mi (81 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 Tiger Lake Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-60 over Tiger Lake Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.