US Bridges

Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006750330

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,415 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHawkins Store Road
CrossesNoonday Creek
Location5 MI NE of Kennesaw
RouteCounty Highway 646
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05646, -84.53623
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2024)
Projected traffic8,415 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Store Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek carry?

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Store Road over Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.