US Bridges

Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.5 MI N of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701940

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,730 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarrett Parkway
CrossesNoonday Creek Trib.
Location4.5 MI N of Marietta
RouteCity Street 9027
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01386, -84.55512
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2024)
Projected traffic38,730 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Barrett Parkway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib. carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.