US Bridges

Nfa C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Salem Rd. - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79SR3850049

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C032
CrossesSalem Rd. / SR-385
LocationSalem Rd. - Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31025, -89.74597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385 built?

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

What condition is Nfa C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385 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 C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C032 over Salem Rd. / SR-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.