US Bridges

Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006752450

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChastain Meadows P
CrossesNoonday Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Kennesaw
RouteCounty Highway 3540
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02158, -84.55229
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chastain Meadows P 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 Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Chastain Meadows P over Noonday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.