US Bridges

FR199 over Morgan Creek

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 5.3 M. S. JCT Cth E · Structure no. 090202000001019

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR199 over Morgan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying FR199 over Morgan Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFR199
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location5.3 M. S. JCT Cth E
RouteFederal Lands Road 199
Coordinates46.35151, -90.92409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2005)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR199 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR199 over Morgan Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FR199 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is FR199 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FR199 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.