Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina · hail VHF 13.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 295.5 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Fixed bridge (does not open) |
| Vertical clearance | 65 ft (19.81 m) fixed vertical clearance |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 13 |
| Opening behaviour | Fixed |
Opening schedule
This is a fixed bridge — it does not open. Charted vertical clearance is about 65 ft (19.81 m). Vessels that fit beneath it pass at any time; taller vessels have no opening option here.
Frequently asked
Does Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge open for sailboats?
No — it is a fixed bridge with about 65 ft of vertical clearance. Vessels taller than that cannot pass beneath it.
What VHF channel does Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge use?
Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge have?
About 65 ft (19.81 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge on the ICW?
Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 295.5 in North Carolina.
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