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Socastee Swing Bridge

Socastee Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Socastee, SC; closed clearance about 11 ft. Low movable bridge.

33.64800000, -79.00700000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceSC
Nearest CitySocastee
Mile MarkerMM 371.0
Bridge TypeSwing
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Socastee Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Socastee, SC; closed clearance about 11 ft. Low movable bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed11.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone843-347-3525
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Opening / Contact Notes

Opening Schedule
Opens on signal; use southeast draw.
Operator / Contact
843-347-3525

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 11 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal; use southeast draw. Important low opening bridge south of Myrtle Beach. Closed/air-draft clearance: 11 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal; use southeast draw.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal; use southeast draw. Important low opening bridge south of Myrtle Beach.

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.