US Bridges

FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Riverdale Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 79043850009

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,846
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,846 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,328 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesFAU 4385
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationRiverdale Rd. - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4385
Coordinates35.05561, -89.8285
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,846 (2021)
Projected traffic65,328 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 9,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4385 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.