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Kansas City Southern RR Bridge
- Mile Marker: 19.5
- Lat / Lon: N 30° 04.914' / W 094° 05.480'
- Bridge Type: Lift
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 7.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 200.00 ft.
- Schedule:
The draw is not constantly manned and is operated from a remote site in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bridge is normally maintained in the closed to navigation position, providing 13 feet of vertical clearance above mean high tide. This bridge will open on signal. (1) Mariners may request a bridge opening at anytime via one of the following methods: (i) Telephone at 1-800-892-6295; (ii) Marine radio on VHF-FM Channel 16; or (iii) Proper sound signal as prescribed in §117.15. (2) When signaling by sound, if return sound signal is not sent from the remote bridge operator, in compliance with §117.15, contact the remote operator via telephone or marine radio. (3) An audible warning siren will sound when the bridge is in motion. Video cameras will constantly monitor the waterway near and under the draw. Once a vessel has passed through the bridge, the draw will lower, provided the infrared a "under bridge" presence detector and video cameras reveal nothing under the draw.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts. - VHF Channel: 16
- Phone: 1-800-892-6295
- Comments:
Note: The charted vertical clearance is 7 feet which differs from the closed vertical clearance stated in the CFR schedule listed above.
