[1] Chelfham Viaduct was Bridge number 22 of the 80 that carried or spanned the railway over its 19-mile (31 km) length.

In 1943, it featured as a location in the war-time film The Flemish Farm, representing a Franco-Spanish border crossing.

It is probable that such a redundant structure would normally have been dismantled, either then, or shortly afterwards during the Second World War, as happened to the smaller viaduct at Lancey Brook, which was destroyed as a demolition training exercise by the Army.

[3] until, on 30 September 2013, The Highways Agency took over properties held and managed by BRB(R) prior to it being wound up.

[4][5] The Highways Agency Annual Report for 2013-14[6] stated the following: In 2000, the viaduct was extensively restored, including the fitting of a waterproof membrane to the deck, improvements to rainwater drainage, and restoration of the parapets, leaving the structure once again ready to carry rail transport.