US Bridges

Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.3 Miles South of Kennes · Structure no. 000000006751660

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,665 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Pkwy.
CrossesNoonday Creek
Location2.3 Miles South of Kennes
RouteCounty Highway 8228
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9946, -84.5957
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic67,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Pkwy. over Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.