US Bridges

FAU 385 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.8 Mi. S of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3850113

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 385 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 385 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 151,399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,528 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 385
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 Mi. S of I240 JCT
RouteState Highway SR385
Coordinates35.07708, -89.86775
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,399 (2021)
Projected traffic200,528 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
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$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 385 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 385 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 385 over Branch carry?

About 151,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 385 over Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns FAU 385 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.