US Bridges

FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · I240 & SR385 JCT · Structure no. 79I02400133

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151,399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 151,399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,528 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 385
CrossesSR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp
LocationI240 & SR385 JCT
RouteState Highway SR385
Coordinates35.08303, -89.87791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,399 (2021)
Projected traffic200,528 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 FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp built?

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

What condition is FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp carry?

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

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 385 over SR385 WB Rp / I240 WB Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.