US Bridges

FAP 385 over Hall Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI N of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850053

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Hall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over Hall Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 16,804 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,792 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesHall Creek
Location0.4 MI N of I-40 Jct.
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26114, -89.67856
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,804 (2021)
Projected traffic25,792 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 385 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 385 over Hall Creek 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 Hall Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 385 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.