US Bridges

FAP 385 over Sledge RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI E of SR204 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,705
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Sledge RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 385 over Sledge RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,528 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesSledge RD
Location2.4 MI E of SR204 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30875, -89.83489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,705 (2021)
Projected traffic15,528 by 2042
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 FAP 385 over Sledge RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 385 over Sledge RD 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 FAP 385 over Sledge RD carry?

About 9,705 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over Sledge RD?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over Sledge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.