US Bridges

C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI NE of Inman · Structure no. 000000000009537

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC-42-985
CrossesBowen Lake # 1
Location5.3 MI NE of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 985
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.11762, -82.04819
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1 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 # 1 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-985 over Bowen Lake # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.