NC 172 over New River is a fixed bridge with 65 ft of vertical clearance at mean high water.
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.
NC 172 over New River has about 65 ft of vertical clearance at mean high water, from NOAA chart data. Real clearance drops at higher tides, so leave a margin for your air draft.
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