Alligator River Bridge / US 64

Alligator River Bridge / US 64 on Atlantic ICW / Alligator Rivernear Columbia / East Lake, NC; closed clearance about 14 ft. Low movable bridge / weather-sensitive opening.

Planning awareness only: Bridge information is provided for planning awareness only. Always verify current bridge status, clearance, water levels, bridge schedules, opening restrictions, Local Notices to Mariners, bridge signage, and official charts before transit. FloatPlanWizard is not a navigation authority.

35.90070000, -76.01310000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern

WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Alligator River

Route SegmentAtlantic ICW

Route VariantMain ICW

State / ProvinceNC

Nearest CityColumbia / East Lake

Mile MarkerMM 84.2

Bridge TypeSwing

Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed14.00 ft

Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified

Horizontal ClearanceNot verified

VHF ChannelNot verified

Phone252-796-7261

Last Verified2026-06-08

Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes: Closed/air-draft clearance: 14 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Opening Schedule: Opens on signal; may not open if wind exceeds 34 knots.
Operator / Contact: 252-796-7261
Navigation Notes: Opens on signal; may not open if wind exceeds 34 knots. Critical bridge for Pamlico/Albemarle routing; check wind. Closed/air-draft clearance: 14 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal; may not open if wind exceeds 34 knots.
Regulatory Notes: Opens on signal; may not open if wind exceeds 34 knots. Critical bridge for Pamlico/Albemarle routing; check wind.