US Bridges

SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.8 Mi. W of SR-175 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850061

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,993
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 26,993 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,530 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 385 EB
CrossesSycamore RD
Location0.8 Mi. W of SR-175 Jct.
RouteState Highway 385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02603, -89.67886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,993 (2021)
Projected traffic41,530 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 SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 385 EB over Sycamore 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 SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD carry?

About 26,993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 385 EB over Sycamore RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.