The council
What they knew, and when
The bridge's condition is recorded in the council's own inspections. The record moves from “Good” to “Significant Damage” in seven months, and then nothing was done for the ninety-three days that followed.
| Date | The record |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | Parapets rated “Good.” |
| 21 Jan 2025 | “Significant Damage.” Capping of the downstream wall partly removed; four areas of missing stonework upstream, two downstream. |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Speed limit cut from 80 to 60kph. |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Bronagh English died at the bridge. |
Ninety-three days passed between the “Significant Damage” rating and her death, with the defect unrepaired.
Source: TCC inspection ref TY-L3151-B-010; TCC inspection 21 Jan 2025; speed limit change 7 Feb 2025.
Last updated 2026-08-05. This is a living record — findings are added as dated entries and prior versions remain visible.