US Bridges

Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In North West Marietta · Structure no. 000000006752790

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,310
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,005 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKennesaw Avenue
CrossesNoses Creek
LocationIn North West Marietta
RouteCity Street 9024
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9689, -84.56268
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2024)
Projected traffic10,005 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennesaw Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.