US Bridges

FAU 4385 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Riverdale Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 790S0120001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,758
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 45,758 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,328 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 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
Coordinates35.0238, -89.83109
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,758 (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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4385 over Branch carry?

About 45,758 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4385 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAU 4385 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.