US Bridges

FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI East of SR-86 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850086

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,545
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18,545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 385
CrossesSR385 WB / Progress RD
Location0.7 MI East of SR-86 Jct.
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates35.02763, -89.64857
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,545 (2021)
Projected traffic80 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 WB / Progress RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress RD carry?

About 18,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress RD?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 385 over SR385 WB / Progress RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.