Carron Bridge (Sutherland, Scotland)

The Carron Bridge is a bridge over the River Carron near Ardgay in Sutherland, Scotland.

Description
The Carron Bridge is located near the town of Ardgay in Sutherland, Scotland. It is a single span bridge of traditional stone construction. Notable are the placque on the east side outer wall, a cattle and walker tunnel on the bridge south side, ten distinctive metal repair stays, and the unusual supported footpath that runs around the base of the bridge on the north side.

History
The bridge was constructed in 1818. A placque in the outer wall at the middle of the bridge on the east side has a faint inscription which reads "This bridge was erected by the Second District of Roads Ross-Shire 1818 Alex (illegible)".