US Bridges

Nfa C034 over SR385

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Stewart Rd. - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79SR3850031

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C034 over SR385 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C034 over SR385 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C034
CrossesSR385
LocationStewart Rd. - Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31111, -89.729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C034 over SR385 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C034 over SR385 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 Nfa C034 over SR385 carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C034 over SR385?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C034 over SR385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.