US Bridges

Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 Miles South West of Mar · Structure no. 000000006752410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2032. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarrett Parkway
CrossesNoses Creek
Location2 Miles South West of Mar
RouteCounty Highway 8228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89408, -84.63174
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2024)
Projected traffic23,520 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Parkway over Noses 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.