Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in South Carolina · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 470 |
| State | South Carolina |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | 33 ft (10.06 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| Opening behaviour | See schedule |
| Bridge tender | 843-852-4157 |
Opening schedule
Confusing and contradictory reports on opening schedule - best to call in advance to confirm. During the weekends the draw opens on request. The draw need not open from 6:00 a.m to 9:29 a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The draw need only open once an hour on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. From 7:01 p.m to 5:59 a.m. the draw shall open on signal. Contact: 843-852-4157
This bridge's schedule has irregular wording, so Sealink shows the official text rather than risk a wrong countdown. Hail the tender on VHF 09 to confirm the next opening.
Frequently asked
When does Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge open?
Confusing and contradictory reports on opening schedule - best to call in advance to confirm. During the weekends the draw opens on request. The draw need not open from 6:00 a.m to 9:29 a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The draw need only open once an hour on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. From 7:01 p.m to 5:59 a.m. the draw shall open on signal. Contact: 843-852-4157
What VHF channel does Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge use?
Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge have?
About 33 ft (10.06 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge on the ICW?
Wappoo Creek Hwy 171 Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 470 in South Carolina.
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