Figure Eight Island Bridge
Swing drawbridgeFigure Eight Island Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 20 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
(2) Figure Eight Swing Bridge, mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC, the draw need only open on the hour and half hour. (3) S.R.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.821 (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Albermarle Sound to Sunset Beach). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Figure Eight Island Bridge?+
Figure Eight Island Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 20 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Figure Eight Island Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (2) Figure Eight Swing Bridge, mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC, the draw need only open on the hour and half hour. (3) S.R.
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