State Highway 188 lift bridge
Lift drawbridgeState Highway 188 lift bridge is a lift drawbridge with 6 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Open, it is charted at 73 ft.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5AL1FC, measured to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level, as at higher tides and in storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
State Highway 188 lift bridge on the chart
Find the bridge and its charted vertical clearance in one view. Select a pin to compare nearby bridges, see open and closed clearances where charted, and open its operating details.
How to request an opening
The draw of SR 188 Bridge, mile 2.3, at Bayou La Batre, will open on signal every hour on the hour daily between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. The bridge need not open for the passage of vessels on the hours of 7 a.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Monday through Friday the draw will open on signal for the passage of vessels at 3:30 p.m. The bridge will remain closed to marine traffic from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily except for emergencies.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.103 (Bayou La Batre). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under State Highway 188 lift bridge?+
State Highway 188 lift bridge is a lift drawbridge with 6 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Open, it is charted at 73 ft. These figures are from NOAA chart data. Real clearance drops whenever the water stands above the level they are measured to, so leave a margin for your air draft.
How do I get State Highway 188 lift bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draw of SR 188 Bridge, mile 2.3, at Bayou La Batre, will open on signal every hour on the hour daily between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. The bridge need not open for the passage of vessels on the hours of 7 a.m., 3 p.m., a
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under State Highway 188 lift bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Bayou LaBatre Bridge (0 mi away).
