US Bridges

Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 5 Miles North of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701590

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,410 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPiedmont Road
CrossesLittle Noonday Creek
Location5 Miles North of Marietta
RouteCity Street 9027
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02063, -84.52134
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic28,410 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Piedmont Road over Little Noonday 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 Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Piedmont Road over Little Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.