Popps Ferry Bridge
Bascule drawbridgePopps Ferry Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 25 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5BIXEA, 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
Popps Ferry 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
(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.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Popps Ferry Bridge?+
Popps Ferry Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 25 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted. 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 Popps Ferry Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, 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
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Popps Ferry Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Handsboro Bridge, Bernard Bayou (3 mi away).
