US Bridges

FR 194 over Whisky Creek

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 10 MI North of Clam Lake · Structure no. 091302000032391

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 194 over Whisky Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying FR 194 over Whisky Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFR 194
CrossesWhisky Creek
Location10 MI North of Clam Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 194
Coordinates46.28454, -90.93041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1978)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 FR 194 over Whisky Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 194 over Whisky 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 FR 194 over Whisky Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is FR 194 over Whisky Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FR 194 over Whisky Creek?

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