US Bridges

Clay Road over Noses Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.8 MI North of Austell · Structure no. 000000006751150

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Road over Noses Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clay Road over Noses Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClay Road
CrossesNoses Creek
Location1.8 MI North of Austell
RouteCounty Highway 2349
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83897, -84.64398
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Road over Noses Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Road over Noses 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 Clay Road over Noses Creek carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay Road over Noses Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Road over Noses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.