Get ready for a fun time at Holden Beach! Island Time All The Time 1217 OBW Big Deal 1207 OBW The last stop is where Mary’s inlet once split the island of Holden Beach. ng backed up from the ferry, over the hill to Ocean Boulevard, and then down the Boulevard west one quarter of a mile. Select a ride that is family friend or one that will challenge you; each promise to be memorable. The Holden Beach Police Department will control access to the Holden Beach Bridge. Tapawingo 523 OBW On June 6, 1986, two years after construction began on the new bridge, local bridgetender Ruby Bellamy opened and closed that turn-table bridge for the last time. Southern Heritage 687 OBW Holden Beach itself is considered a very pleasant family-oriented community that welcomes all visitors to explore its white sandy beaches and inhabiting sea turtles. Sandy Claws 211 Brunswick Avenue West A Beach Haven 411 OBW Sugar 'n Spice 827 OBW In 1925, a log bridge was constructed to reach the island until the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) was dug in the early 1930s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, completely separating the island from the mainland. Bought It Anyway 337 OBW All Rise 155 Tarpon Sundance 943 OBW The “retaining wall” is actually a barrier rail, constructed to meet the design standards in effect in 1985 when the bridge was built. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Spring Vacation Guide, and “One of America’s Top 10 Beaches” and the “No. Holden Sunshine 997 OBW Concrete deck girder bridge over Intracoastal Waterway on North Carolina Route 130 (Holden Beach Road SW) Location Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina Status Open to traffic History Built 1985 Design Concrete deck girder Dimensions Length of largest span: 117.0 ft. Total length: 1,800.0 ft. Deck width: 16.5 ft. Sea Witch Cottage 495 OBW Island Point 1335 OBW Knot A Problem 229 OBW 11x14 watercolor print on 80lb paper. Lobster Mobster 160 Greensboro Home Hugh Morton Collection of Photographs and Films Holden Beach Bridge Reference URL Share . Wave Watcher 1213 OBW Sand 'n Surf 923 OBW Point Of Views 156 Sanddollar Locals negotiated with the State of North Carolina to reconnect Holden Beach with a bridge or ferry, so the State began the operation of a one-car public ferry to reach the island in 1934 just before the first land lots were sold on the island the next year. About Us The Holden Beach Bridge was built in 1986 to allow better access for the residents of the island. Carolina Memories 1039 OBW The second route takes you west of the bridge and down near the Holden Beach Pier with plenty of scenic pit-stops along the way. By February of 1954, the island had grown to about 300 homes and had its own turnbridge — or turn-table bridge — which had been completed the year prior. Quick Links The 65.5 feet of clearance allows waterway traffic passage without interrupting vehicular traffic above. I still catch my breath every time I cross it. It also boasts a great view of the Holden Beach bridge and the waterway. Why all the accolades? As the resort area of Holden Beach grew, so did the traffic crossing the waterway. Enjoy lunch or dinner while overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. bridge information The Holden Beach Police Department will control access to the Holden Beach Bridge. That's A Moray 1003 OBW Sail Away 533 OBW Tide Times are EST (UTC -5.0hrs). This park has a playground, multipurpose court, bocce ball courts, picnic shelter, splash pad, restrooms, and pier with transient docks and a kayak launch into the Intracoastal Waterway. Zillow has 3 homes for sale in Holden Beach NC matching Holden Beach Bridge. Last Spring High Tide at Holden Beach was on Mon 14 Dec (height: 1.91m 6.3ft). Coast is Clear 1351 OBW That's It Three 1125 OBW Fish and shrimp houses gradually appeared, too, on both sides of the ferry and on the island. // ShowNavisNCPhoneNumber();, Bridging the History Between Old and New: The Holden Beach Bridge, Understanding the Resort Real Estate Market from Every Perspective: Buyer, Seller, and Broker. Miramas 112 Tuna Drive Barefoot By The Sea 110 By The Sea A Great Escape 703 OBW Beach Pair A Dice 627 OBW Beach Daze 639 OBW Holden Beach tide chart key: The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for Holden Beach, North Carolina. One Plum Crazy 200 OBW Evidently, half the folks were waiting for the tide to roll in, while the others were waiting for it to go out. Time Out 809 OBW [CDATA[ Abalone 839 OBW Let me just say, Holden Beach Bridge is different than any other bridge I have ever traveled on. // ]]>. In those early days, folks would cross the “creek” at low tide, often by mules and wagons or on a foot log at the location where the ferry road is today. a day.

HOLDEN BEACH: 910-842-8686 CALABASH: 910-575-2200 OAK ISLAND: 910-278-1950 Cead Mile Failte 928 OBW Holden Beach itself is considered a very pleasant family-oriented community that welcomes all visitors to explore its white sandy beaches and inhabiting sea turtles. A car motor, which was much more dependable, was later placed in a frame on the same side of the ferry. Go. Hotel California 646 OBW Bee Holden 893 OBW Southern Comfort 695 OBW 1 Family Beach" in American Profile. Matted to fit a 16x20 frame. Sea Candi 192 Ocean Blvd West That sandy road over the high dune to the ferry proved to be quite a challenge some days, when blowing sand often made the road a single lane instead of two. Sea 'N Turtles 865 OBW Soak Up The Sun 361 OBW The Holden Beach Bridge was built in 1986 to allow better access for the residents of the island. Latitude Adjustment 634 OBW Cat's Meow 699 OBW East Unit As the island was sprinkled with more and more beach cottages, the line of cars awaiting the ferry increased, especially on Sundays as weekenders were returning home to work. History was made as the new high-rise was dedicated with a short grand opening ceremony on May 13, 1986 by the Town of Holden Beach. Summer Breeze 1121 OBW Holden Dreams 1299 OBW Dreams Come Blue 563 OBW In those early days, fol… Construction began May 24, 2016. More Details. Holden Beach, originally settled before the American Revolution, extends east to west, from Lockwood’s Folly Inlet to the Shallotte Inlet. Heaven Sent 1285 OBW Vacation Guide. See all 40 photos taken at Holden Beach Bridge by 458 visitors. © 2020 Hobbs Realty All rights reserved. The music ranges from beach music to jazz to oldies and some good old rock n’roll. On February 14, 1969, the island was incorporated, and on May 13, 1986, the Town of Holden Beach dedicated a new high-rise steel and concrete bridge, allowing better access to the then more than 1,900 homes on the island. Shell Seeker 843 OBW Approaching cars actually had to honk their horns as a warning. The bridge will be closed to all traffic when high winds (45 mph sustained) and heavy rain make travel dangerous. Re/Max at the Beach operates a live Holden Beach web cam. Holden Beach Calendar Of Events, attractions and activities, The NC Festival By The Sea on Holden Beach,The Day at The Docks Festival on Holden Beach. Phone: ShowNavisNCPhoneNumber(); There's plenty to see and do while on vacation in Holden Beach. The Beach House 777 OBW For 32 years, that iconic bridge provided easier and safer access to the island and was used for evacuations as needed. Our Seacret 1083 OBW The island was initially purchased back in 1756 after a land grant was issued from British Royal Governor Arthur Dobbs, and it was often used for fishing and cattle grazing. Sea Salt 537 OBW Many folks marvel at the height and view of the curved bridge. Shorely Blessed 932 OBW Griffith's Quay 985 OBW -provide working fish-cleaning stations with running water! Privacy Policy Almost Heaven 1317 OBW Despite Hurricane Hazel’s ferocious arrival on Oct. 15, 1954, which demolished hundreds of homes and structures, the island continued to grow and was incorporated in 1969. That sandy road over the high dune to the ferry proved to be quite a challenge some days, when blowing sand often made the road a single lane instead of two. Dance a little and smile a lot! Bel Chateau 554 OBW Miss B Haven® 887 OBW It was a big deal to the communities on both sides of the waterway when, in June of 1984, construction started on the new high-rise steel and concrete bridge. 5 Buoys 244 OBW Sandlapper 941 OBW More Details. However, to accomplish the clearance while avoiding a crazy steep slope, that one-of-a-kind curvature was the solution! “If the bridge had continued straight, it would have had a very steep slope so that it could … West Carolina Belle 110 Strawflower Unit B 2 Escape 265 OBW Check out what the waves and tide are doing, or watch as guests walk along the beach. To reach the required vertical clearance over the main channel at Holden Beach, the bridge had to turn to allow enough room to tie it to the elevation on the island (otherwise, the slope would have been too steep intersecting with Ocean Blvd). Happy Ours 117 Charlotte St Breezy Point 358 Serenity Pelicans Flight 613 OBW Sea Oats Villas Unit 205 Endless Summer Able II 817 OBW Heron Now 583 OBW Last Splash II 1239 OBW Sandy Feet 148 OBE (Fun Fact: The Hobbs family actually had to wait for the ceremony to conclude to cross the bridge en route to the hospital with a laboring mama — and the healthy baby boy arrived the next morning! East Palm Beach 230 OBE To fully understand and value today’s Holden Beach Bridge, it’s helpful to journey through history a bit to the beginning days. Mermaids Wish 223 OBW Signage is marked on the ground, over 100 directional signs, and a biker will lead both courses. Holden Beach bridge, in the Hugh Morton Photographs and Films #P0081, copyright North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library. Approaching cars actually had to honk their horns as a warning. Second Time Around 847 OBW Shore Thing 436 OBW Dock House Seafood and More offers up some of Holden Beach’s most unique menu items with one of the best views in the area. Signals 707 OBW She Sells 1001 OBW For me, the views from the bridge is nothing short of a spiritual experience. Big Water 112 Seagull Holden Beach Bridge. A Shell Of A Place 651 OBW Lamorna 705 OBW Southern Exposure 641 OBW Fools Paradise 133 Tarpon But during the Civil War, the area between the island and Lockwood’s Folly Inlet actually became the final resting ground - or water - for several blockade runners and ships around 1864. Times of the bridge's closing and reopening will be publicized in the same manner as the evacuation information (newsletter, website, social media, local radio and TV stations), but please note that the bridge can be closed with no notice depending on the severity of weather conditions. Once closed, the bridge will not re-open until the storm has passed and a safety assessment has been conducted. Boardwalk 645 OBW Holden Beach, originally settled before the American Revolution, extends east to west, from Lockwood’s Folly Inlet to the Shallotte Inlet. Turtley Paradise 511A OBW Benvenuto 1359 OBW Every Sunday night at 6:30 pm at Holden Beach come out for a Free Concert starting May 24th, 2020 through September 6th, 2020. Jeans Dream 977 OBW Oasis 713 OBW Coastal Vacation Resorts. Recognitions include one of “38 Overall Best American Beaches” in National Geographic Traveler Magazine, “Top Ten Places to Buy a Second Home” in the Yahoo! Cockle Shell 527 OBW Wacky Pelican 1161 OBW A Southern Breeze 373 OBW The Last Resort 249 OBW Sunset Dreamer 963 OBW The Holden Beach Bridge was built in 1986 to allow better access for the residents of the island. The 1,800-foot long, high-level, fixed structure, built by the NC Department of Transportation,  consists of 20 approach spans of Type III & IV prestressed concrete AASHTO girders and 3 channel spans of prestressed, precast box girders. A Sunspot II 593 OBW The new bridge was just west of the old bridge. Carolina Peach 611 OBW Ocean Harmony 875 OBW, Unit B Hosted by the Holden Beach Merchants Association, the 40th NC Festival by the Sea is a free weekend-long event. In 1925, a log bridge was constructed to reach the island until, the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) was dug in the early 1930s. But during the Civil War, the area between the island and Lockwood’s Folly Inlet actually became the final resting ground - or water - for several blockade runners and ships around 1864. Specials. 131 Ocean Boulevard West, Holden Beach, NC, 28462. Sandy Cheeks 749 OBW If there is severe damage on Holden Beach, reentry may be strictly limited. The ferry operators were struggling to take care of the summer traffic, especially on weekends and holidays. Beech To Beach 1311 OBW Riley's Retreat 987 OBW But during the Civil War, the area between the island and Lockwood’s Folly Inlet actually became the final resting ground - or water - for several blockade runners and ships around 1864. This first wooden ferry was operated by manpower. The vertical geometry consists of both crest and sag vertical curvature and varying superelevation. Shore To Please 1159 OBW View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Located JUST UNDER THE BRIDGE AT HOLDEN BEACH MARINA See YOU Summer 2017. holden beach watersports Rental- 910.842.7222 Charter fishing Rooster- 336.736.7387 Holden Beach Marina 3238 Pompano St. SW holden beach, NC 28462 Holden Beach Marina: (910) 842-5447 VHF Channel 16. 800-252-7000 | 910-842-8000 [email protected] Holden 4 Kids 709 OBW Fore Reel 815 OBW The island was initially purchased back in 1756 after a land grant was issued from British Royal Governor Arthur Dobbs, and it was often used for fishing and cattle grazing.