US Bridges

FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I240 & SR 385 JCT · Structure no. 79I02400123

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
664 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 151,399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,192 by 2041. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesSR385 WB Rp / I240
LocationI240 & SR 385 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08414, -89.87908
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,399 (2021)
Projected traffic14,192 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR385 WB Rp / I240 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 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 FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 carry?

About 151,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.