US Bridges

FAU 4385 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Riverdale Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 79043850005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,408
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4385 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4385 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 43,408 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,328 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4385
CrossesBranch
LocationRiverdale Rd. - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04092, -89.83106
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,408 (2021)
Projected traffic65,328 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$752,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4385 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4385 over Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4385 over Branch carry?

About 43,408 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4385 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 4385 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.