US Bridges

FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Paul Barrett Pkwy. · Structure no. 79SR3850035

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River 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 14,891 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,848 by 2041. The structure is 2,502 ft (762.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 385
CrossesLoosahatchie River
LocationPaul Barrett Pkwy.
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates35.29281, -89.69017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,502 ft (762.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,891 (2021)
Projected traffic22,848 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River built?

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

What condition is FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River 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 FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 14,891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 2,502 ft (762.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.