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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79SR3850113

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.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
151K
Daily Traffic
1994
Year Built
21.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
FAU 385
Crosses Over
Branch
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
0.8 MI. S Of I240 JCT
Year Built
1994
Age
32 years
Daily Traffic
151,399
Lanes
8
Length
21.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79SR3850113

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.

Location Map

0.8 MI. S Of I240 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.077083, -89.867753

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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.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.