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".
Despite the repairs, the structure's condition continued to deteriorate, and by 1864, the new surveyor, Mr. Carter, noted that the bridge was neither hazardous nor secure, warning that it might collapse under heavy loads.