US Bridges

Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.9 Miles South of Kennes · Structure no. 000000006751740

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 49,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,870 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarrett Parkway
CrossesNoonday Creek
Location2.9 Miles South of Kennes
RouteCounty Highway 8228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98126, -84.60973
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2024)
Projected traffic54,870 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Barrett 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek carry?

About 49,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Barrett Parkway over Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.