US Bridges

FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.85 MI W of SR175 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850026

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene 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 48,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,672 by 2041. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesForest Hill-Irene RD
Location3.85 MI W of SR175 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02756, -89.76039
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,482 (2021)
Projected traffic82,672 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene RD built?

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

What condition is FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene RD carry?

About 48,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene RD?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over Forest Hill-Irene RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.