C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.6 MI N of Inman · Structure no. 000000000007855
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-853 over Trib Bowen Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.