FAU 388 Ll over Loosahatchie River
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · 1.36 Mi. N of SR3 JCT · Structure no. 79SR3880002
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- 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 Ll over Loosahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 388 Ll 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 36 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ll over Loosahatchie River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 388 Ll over Loosahatchie River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 388 Ll over Loosahatchie River carry?
About 9,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 388 Ll 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 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 388 Ll over Loosahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.