US Bridges

Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SW of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006752390

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIrwin Road
CrossesBarrett Parkway
Location4.8 MI SW of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 905
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92396, -84.62965
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway 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 Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway carry?

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

How long is Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Irwin Road over Barrett Parkway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.