US Bridges

FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI E of I-240 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850013

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385 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 144,733 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 385
CrossesSR385 / 04385
Location3.6 MI E of I-240 Jct.
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05472, -89.82941
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.
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,458 (2021)
Projected traffic144,733 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385 built?

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

What condition is FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385 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 SR385 / 04385 carry?

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

How long is FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 385 over SR385 / 04385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.