US Bridges

SR 385 over SR385 / SR177

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR385 / SR177 · Structure no. 79SR1770001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 385 over SR385 / SR177 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 385 over SR385 / SR177 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 90,458 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,784 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 385
CrossesSR385 / SR177
LocationSR385 / SR177
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05225, -89.81331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,458 (2021)
Projected traffic146,784 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 385 over SR385 / SR177 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 385 over SR385 / SR177 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 385 over SR385 / SR177 carry?

About 90,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 385 over SR385 / SR177?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns SR 385 over SR385 / SR177?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.