C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.8MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000009465
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.
It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2 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-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2 carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.