US Bridges

SR385 over SR385

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Ramp D over SR385 · Structure no. 79I02690001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
595 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,545
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR385 over SR385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR385 over SR385 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 18,545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,563 by 2041. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR385
CrossesSR385
LocationRamp D over SR385
RouteState Highway SR385
Coordinates35.02848, -89.64729
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,545 (2021)
Projected traffic24,563 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR385 over SR385 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR385 over SR385 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR385 over SR385 carry?

About 18,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR385 over SR385?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR385 over SR385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.