US Bridges

FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828

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Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi. S of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 151,399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,210 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 385
CrossesSR385 / 02828
Location1.2 Mi. S of I240 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.075, -89.86205
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,399 (2021)
Projected traffic189,210 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828 carry?

About 151,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 385 over SR385 / 02828?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.