L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI Nof Inman · Structure no. 000000000010050
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns L-985 over Trib to Lake Bowen?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.