The repairs did little to stem the decay and only five years later in 1864 the new surveyor, a Mr Carter, described the bridge as "not dangerous but not safe" and "may subside if a heavy vehicle passes over it".
The repairs had little effect on slowing down the decline, and five years later in 1864, the new surveyor, Mr. Carter, stated that the bridge was neither perilous nor stable, cautioning that it could give way if a substantial vehicle crossed it.