US Bridges

Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 Miles South of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006752420

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 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 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 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Parkway
CrossesNoses Creek
Location2 Miles South of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 8228
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8903, -84.63724
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek built?

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

What condition is Barrett Parkway over Noses 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 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 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Parkway over Noses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.