US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Noses Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.8 Miles NE Powder Spr. · Structure no. 000000006753630

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Noses Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Macedonia Road over Noses Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,909 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesNoses Creek
Location1.8 Miles NE Powder Spr.
RouteCounty Highway 2108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87526, -84.64328
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic8,909 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$18 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Road over Noses Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road 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 Macedonia Road over Noses Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Road over Noses Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Road over Noses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.