US Bridges

FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI E of I-240 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,774 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
115,199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek 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 115,199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 184,318 by 2042. The structure is 1,774 ft (540.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 385
CrossesNonconnah Creek
Location2.7 MI E of I-240 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06417, -89.84008
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,774 ft (540.7 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,199 (2021)
Projected traffic184,318 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$65.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek 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 FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 115,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 1,774 ft (540.7 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.