Rail Road Bridge, Morehead Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

20Max dive depth

20.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Rail Road Bridge is a popular dive site located in Morehead City, North Carolina, known for its artificial reefs and diverse marine life. The site features remnants of a historic railroad bridge submerged underwater, providing an interesting structure for divers to explore.

Divers can expect to see a variety of marine species including fish, crustaceans, and possibly larger pelagic species. The structure of the bridge creates nooks and crannies that attract marine life, making it a vibrant dive site.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the bridge structure, macro shots of marine life

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