FAU 385
FAU 385 in 0.8 MI. S Of I240 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1994, the bridge carries 151K vehicles daily on FAU 385 over Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
FAU 385 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1994, making it 32 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. FAU 385 carries an average daily traffic count of 151,399 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Branch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
FAU 385 is a 32-year-old bridge located 0.8 MI. S Of I240 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries FAU 385 over Branch with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 151K vehicles per day. Built in 1994, the structure spans 21.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAU 385 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
FAU 385 was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
FAU 385 carries approximately 151K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 21.6 meters long and located on FAU 385 in 0.8 MI. S Of I240 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee.
Yes, FAU 385 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
FAU 385 is located 0.8 MI. S Of I240 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries FAU 385 over Branch. Its coordinates are 35.077083, -89.867753. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
FAU 385 carries FAU 385 over Branch. The bridge is 21.6 meters long and was built in 1994.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.