US Bridges

Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006701260

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,595 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld HWY 41
CrossesNoonday Creek Trib
Location1.7 MI S of Kennesaw
RouteCity Street 9028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00192, -84.6001
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic20,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 41 over Noonday Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.