New fixed pier construction
Set walkway alignment, elevation, pilings, framing, decking, railings, and pierhead around the waterway and use.
Piling-supported piers built over the water
Fixed Piers & Walkways in Myrtle Beach
Build or repair a fixed pier with a piling-supported walkway over the water, secure railings, and a pierhead planned for your waterfront.
New construction, repair, and replacement
Build a fixed pier that reaches the water with purpose.
A fixed pier is an over-water structure—not a dune crossover or an ordinary boardwalk.
A fixed pier typically uses a narrow, piling-supported walkway from shore across tidal water or marsh to a fixed pierhead. The pierhead may support fishing, seating, a lift, gangway, or floating dock.
Waterbridge builds and repairs residential and commercial fixed piers in Myrtle Beach, planning for water depth, elevation, shoreline connection, and intended use.
Fixed pier repair
Trace soft decking, movement, leaning rails, or damaged framing to the piling or connection causing it.
Residential and commercial piers
Match width, loads, pierhead use, and maintenance to a home, HOA, marina, resort, or commercial property.
Follow the load path
Inspect the entire fixed pier—not just the decking.
A fixed pier depends on pilings, bracing, framing, decking, railings, and the shore connection. Surface boards can conceal structural trouble below.
Water depth, bottom conditions, salt, waves, and traffic help determine what can remain and what needs repair or replacement.
- Grade, drainage, erosion, alignment, elevation, and construction access
- Pilings, bracing, beams, joists, connections, and visible movement
- Decking, fasteners, railings, gates, transitions, and trip points
- Pierhead use, utilities, dock connections, and likely permit needs
One complete pier structure
Every part of the fixed pier must work together.
The shore connection, over-water walkway, and pierhead all depend on the pilings and framing below.
Shore connection
Coordinate grade, drainage, landing, and elevation where the fixed pier begins.
Piling-supported span
Set pilings, bracing, framing, and alignment for the site and loads.
Over-water walkway
Choose walkway width, decking, fasteners, traction, and railings for expected traffic.
Railings and edges
Plan rails, gates, turns, and open edges with the structure.
Fixed pierhead
Create room over water for fishing, seating, gathering, or cover.
Connected waterfront use
Coordinate the pier with a gangway, floating dock, lift, utilities, or shoreline work.
Structure, surface, and hardware
Choose details that fit exposure and expected care.
Materials must work with the framing, spans, connections, exposure, traffic, and maintenance plan.
Pilings and structural framing
Support type, spacing, bracing, framing, and connections follow the site and loads.
Wood decking
Pressure-treated decking needs compatible fastening, ventilation, drainage, and ongoing care.
Composite or PVC decking
Board profile, span, expansion, heat, traction, and compatible fasteners all matter.
Railings and marine hardware
Rails, gates, brackets, bolts, and screws should suit the assembly and exposure.
Waterbridge fixed-pier work
Fixed piers shown clearly over the water.
Every image below shows a piling-supported pier walkway, fixed pierhead, or both over water.
From concern to clear next step
A marine construction plan should start with present conditions.
Photos and ideas help start the conversation. The property assessment connects them to the water, structure, access, and likely approval requirements.
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Walk the shoreline and define the pier
Review where the fixed pier begins, the water it crosses, how it will be used, and what belongs at the outer end.
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Set the structure and scope
Coordinate alignment, elevation, supports, framing, surfaces, railings, access, and likely approvals.
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Build and review every transition
Complete the work and check the shore connection, over-water walkway, fixed pierhead, hardware, and dock connection.
Waterbridge did an excellent job for me on our deck and floating dock. They completely rebuilt our floating dock, replaced a large portion of the deck and walkway, and stained everything. They found and fixed additional issues. I am very happy with their work.
Jon O. · Deck and walkway customer
A finished structure is only part of the result
See the work. Then hear from the people who hired Waterbridge.
Browse the marine construction photo gallery for a closer look at finished conditions, or read customer reviews about communication, coordination, and the experience of working with the team.
Common planning questions
What waterfront owners ask before work begins.
These answers are a starting point. Site conditions and local requirements still determine the right scope.
What is the difference between a fixed pier and a floating dock?
A fixed pier uses pilings to hold its walkway and pierhead above the water. A floating dock moves with the water.
Can Waterbridge repair an existing fixed pier?
Yes. Waterbridge inspects accessible pilings, bracing, framing, decking, railings, pierhead, and shore connection before recommending repair or replacement.
Do fixed piers need permits?
Many fixed-pier projects require approvals. Design and permit requirements depend on the property, waterbody, existing structure, and proposed work.
Do you build residential and commercial fixed piers?
Yes. Width, loads, railings, pierhead use, and maintenance are matched to the property.
Where does Waterbridge build fixed piers and walkways?
Waterbridge serves Horry County and Georgetown County, SC, plus Brunswick County, NC. Availability depends on the property.
Start with the property