US Bridges

Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006701500

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,345 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBells Ferry Road
CrossesNoonday Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Kennesaw
RouteCity Street 9020
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02324, -84.54811
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2024)
Projected traffic15,345 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$920,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.