US Bridges

I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N SR 568 · Structure no. 110005505700790

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesTangipahoa River Trib
Location0.4 MI N SR 568
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates31.11684, -90.48425
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$369 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 55 over Tangipahoa River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.