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Little River Swing Bridge

Little River Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Little River, SC; closed clearance about 7 ft. Very low movable bridge.

33.86720000, -78.65280000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceSC
Nearest CityLittle River
Mile MarkerMM 347.3
Bridge TypeSwing
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Little River Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Little River, SC; closed clearance about 7 ft. Very low movable bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed7.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone843-280-5919
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Opening / Contact Notes

Opening Schedule
Opens on signal.
Operator / Contact
843-280-5919

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 7 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal. Critical opening immediately after Nixon Crossroads. Closed/air-draft clearance: 7 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal. Critical opening immediately after Nixon Crossroads.

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.

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