FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · 1.36 Mi. N of SR 3 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3880001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 970 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,352
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,352 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,963 by 2042. The structure is 970 ft (295.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River carry?
About 9,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River?
The structure is 970 ft (295.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 388 Rl over Loosahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.