US Bridges

SR 385 over SR175

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR385 / SR175 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR1750014

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,604
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 385 over SR175 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 385 over SR175 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40,604 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,010 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 385
CrossesSR175
LocationSR385 / SR175 Jct.
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates35.03361, -89.68983
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 2025
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,604 (2021)
Projected traffic45,010 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 SR 385 over SR175 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 385 over SR175 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 385 over SR175 carry?

About 40,604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 385 over SR175?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 385 over SR175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.