US Bridges

Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib.

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006750190

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCeder Brook DR
CrossesNoonday Creek Trib.
Location4 MI E of Kennesaw
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01825, -84.54436
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib. 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 Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ceder Brook DR over Noonday Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.