Great Loop bridge planning reference

Mannon C. Gore / Sunset Beach Bridge

Mannon C. Gore / Sunset Beach Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Sunset Beach, NC; closed clearance about 65 ft. Standard fixed ICW clearance.

33.88560000, -78.50840000

Fixed bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceNC
Nearest CitySunset Beach
Mile MarkerMM 337.9
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Mannon C. Gore / Sunset Beach Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Sunset Beach, NC; closed clearance about 65 ft. Standard fixed ICW clearance.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed65.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Opening / Contact Notes

Opening Schedule
Fixed.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft
Navigation Notes
Fixed. Approach near NC/SC border. Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. Approach near NC/SC border.

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.

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.