US Bridges

I0055 over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M S of LA 16 · Structure no. 625304529030861

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,562
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0055 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0055 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,562 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,918 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 270 ft wide.

CarriesI0055
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 M S of LA 16
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates30.70234, -90.5326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width270 ft (82.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,562 (2021)
Projected traffic25,918 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0055 over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0055 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I0055 over Creek carry?

About 23,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0055 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 270 ft wide.

Who owns I0055 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.