US Bridges

SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI W of SR177 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850015

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
847 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
90,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD 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 146,784 by 2041. The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 385
CrossesNonconnah CR & Quince RD
Location0.6 MI W of SR177 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05228, -89.8235
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length847 ft (258.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,458 (2021)
Projected traffic146,784 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$26.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD built?

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

What condition is SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince 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 SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD carry?

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

How long is SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD?

The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR 385 over Nonconnah CR & Quince RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.