35.90070000, -76.01310000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Alligator River
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceNC
Nearest CityColumbia / East Lake
Mile MarkerMM 84.2
Bridge TypeSwing
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
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.
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.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Opens on signal; may not open if wind exceeds 34 knots.
- Operator / Contact
- 252-796-7261
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 14 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
- 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.
Planning Considerations
Confirm your vessel air draft, current water levels, bridge signage, official charts, bridge schedules, Local Notices to Mariners, and any VHF or phone procedures before approaching this bridge. If the bridge is movable, build extra time into your route plan for opening windows, traffic, restrictions, weather, and communication delays.