US Bridges

Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.5 Miles North of Mariet · Structure no. 000000006751430

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArnold Ave.
CrossesNoonday Creek Trib.
Location3.5 Miles North of Mariet
RouteCounty Highway 255
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00189, -84.53856
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.2 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Ave. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Ave. over Noonday Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.