US Bridges

FAP 385 over SR385 / 05346

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W of SR175 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850058

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

About this bridge

FAP 385 over SR385 / 05346 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over SR385 / 05346 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 46,564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,784 by 2041. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesSR385 / 05346
Location1.7 MI W of SR175 JCT
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02556, -89.7235
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 SR385 / 05346 built?

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

What condition is FAP 385 over SR385 / 05346 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 SR385 / 05346 carry?

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

How long is FAP 385 over SR385 / 05346?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over SR385 / 05346?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.