US Bridges

FAP 385 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2 MI E of SR177 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850071

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 385 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 48,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,352 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 385
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI E of SR177 JCT
RouteState Highway SR385
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03414, -89.78972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,482 (2021)
Projected traffic84,352 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 385 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 385 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 48,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns FAP 385 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.