US Bridges

Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 Miles South West of Mar · Structure no. 000000006752400

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,060 ft
38 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,935 by 2032. The structure is 3,060 ft (932.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarrett Parkway
CrossesNoses/Ward Creeks
Location2 Miles South West of Mar
RouteCounty Highway 8228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91547, -84.62824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans38
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,060 ft (932.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,935 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$27.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks?

The structure is 3,060 ft (932.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Parkway over Noses/Ward Creeks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.