US Bridges

Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Powder Spring · Structure no. 000000006700180

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,870 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPowder Springs Roa
CrossesNoses Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Powder Spring
RouteCity Street 9023
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85936, -84.65272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,100 (2024)
Projected traffic42,870 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Powder Springs Roa over Noses 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 Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek carry?

About 31,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Powder Springs Roa over Noses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.