US Bridges

SR385 over 05437

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR385 over Progress Rd. · Structure no. 79I02690003

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

About this bridge

SR385 over 05437 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR385 over 05437 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 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR385
Crosses05437
LocationSR385 over Progress Rd.
RouteState Highway SR385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02778, -89.64857
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,545 (2021)
Projected traffic24,563 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 05437 built?

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

What condition is SR385 over 05437 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 05437 carry?

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

How long is SR385 over 05437?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR385 over 05437?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.