FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI E of I-240 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850009
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127,548
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy 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 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 127,548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,922 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy 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 Kirby Pkwy carry?
About 127,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 385 over Kirby Pkwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.