US Bridges

FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI E of SR177 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850027

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,582
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete 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 70,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,848 by 2041. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 385
CrossesNonconnah Creek
Location0.6 MI E of SR177 Jct.
RouteState Highway SR385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04544, -89.80852
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,582 (2021)
Projected traffic116,848 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
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 70,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 385 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.