Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run
PoorClosed to trafficCumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2.4 NW Mchnicbrg/Hogestow · Structure no. 000000000014089
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hempt Road (T-551) over Hogestown Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.