Popps Ferry Bridge
Bascule drawbridgePopps Ferry Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 25 ft closed, opening to unrestricted height.
Clearances are from NOAA charts, referenced to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower at higher tides and storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
How to request an opening
(b) The draw of the Popps Ferry Road bridge, mile 8.0, at Biloxi, shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for passage of vessels. The draw shall open at any time for a vessel in distress.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.675 (Back Bay of Biloxi). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Popps Ferry Bridge?+
Popps Ferry Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 25 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Popps Ferry Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (b) The draw of the Popps Ferry Road bridge, mile 8.0, at Biloxi, shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for passa
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