US Bridges

FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Paul Barrett Pkwy · Structure no. 79SR3850040

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over Gulfstream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,804 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,792 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFAP 385
CrossesGulfstream RD
LocationPaul Barrett Pkwy
RouteState Highway 385
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,804 (2021)
Projected traffic25,792 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD built?

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

What condition is FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD carry?

About 16,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over Gulfstream RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.