US Bridges

FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI S JCT SR57 & I-269 · Structure no. 24SR3850003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
693 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,545
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269 in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 18,545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,672 by 2042. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesSR-385 Ramp E / I-269
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR57 & I-269
RouteState Highway 385
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02996, -89.64312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,545 (2021)
Projected traffic29,672 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269 carry?

About 18,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over SR-385 Ramp E / I-269?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.