I0055 over Cools Creek
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0055 · Structure no. 625304529048192
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,665
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0055 over Cools Creek is a concrete slab carrying I0055 over Cools Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,665 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,431 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0055 over Cools Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0055 over Cools 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I0055 over Cools Creek carry?
About 17,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I0055 over Cools Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I0055 over Cools Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.