I0055 over Drain
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · Beginning of Elevated HWY · Structure no. 625304529008548
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- Daily traffic
- 402
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0055 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying I0055 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0055 over Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0055 over 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I0055 over Drain carry?
About 402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I0055 over Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I0055 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.