US Bridges

Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.9 Miles East of Kennesa · Structure no. 000000006752610

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,070 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBells Ferry Road
CrossesNoonday Creek Trib
Location3.9 Miles East of Kennesa
RouteCity Street 9020
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03975, -84.55075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic17,070 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib 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 Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Noonday Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.