US Bridges

Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.5 Miles East of Kennesa · Structure no. 000000006751490

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,465 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBusbee Parkway
CrossesNoonday Creek
Location2.5 Miles East of Kennesa
RouteCounty Highway 4512
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02113, -84.56769
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Busbee Parkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Busbee Parkway over Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.