I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River
GoodPike County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N US 98/SR24 · Structure no. 11000550570162B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River is a concrete slab carrying I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Little Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.