US Bridges

T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 330 W of Pump Station RD · Structure no. 000000000003410

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-554 Burns Hill
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location330 W of Pump Station RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90262, -79.64835
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-554 Burns Hill over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.