US Bridges

Nfa C039 over Donnell RD / SR385

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Donnell Rd. - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79SR3850043

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C039 over Donnell RD / SR385 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C039 over Donnell RD / 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C039
CrossesDonnell RD / SR385
LocationDonnell Rd. - Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30764, -89.79234
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C039 over Donnell RD / SR385 built?

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

What condition is Nfa C039 over Donnell RD / 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 C039 over Donnell RD / SR385 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C039 over Donnell RD / SR385?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C039 over Donnell RD / SR385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.