The Wappoo Creek Bridge carries SC-171 (Folly Road) over Wappoo Creek, connecting West Ashley to James Island in Charleston. As a bascule drawbridge on a busy stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway, its restricted opening schedule is one of the most-checked in the Lowcountry.
This bascule (lift-leaf) drawbridge is a key Charleston-area crossing where Folly Road meets the Wappoo Cut. Because of heavy commuter and marine traffic, the bridge operates on a restricted Coast Guard schedule with set opening windows and rush-hour closures.
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Weekday rush hours | Closed to openings during posted peak commuter windows |
| Scheduled openings | Opens on a published schedule at other times for vessels |
| Live status | Avoid the wait — check current status and alerts in the app |
Schedules and rush-hour restrictions can change seasonally and by Coast Guard regulation. TheBridge shows the current status and recent opening history in real time — always the most reliable source.
TheBridge app shows the live status of the Wappoo Creek Bridge in Charleston, SC in real time. Open the app to see whether the bridge is currently open to boats or open to road traffic, and turn on push alerts so you're notified the moment it changes.
The Wappoo Creek Bridge (bascule (drawbridge)) on SC-171 (Folly Rd) opens for vessels on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Exact opening times and any rush-hour restrictions can change seasonally — TheBridge shows the current status and recent opening history so you never rely on a stale schedule.
Enable notifications in TheBridge and you'll get an instant push alert when the Wappoo Creek Bridge opens or closes — so you can leave a few minutes early or take another route.
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