US Bridges

FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W of SR175 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850057

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,564
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD 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 5 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 46,564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,784 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesHouston Levee RD
Location1.7 MI W of SR175 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02528, -89.72352
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,564 (2021)
Projected traffic68,784 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD built?

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

What condition is FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD carry?

About 46,564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over Houston Levee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.