A bridge was built in 1650 and this lasted until 1739 when it was washed away in a flood, as mentioned in the Pembroke Estate Papers.

An illustration by John James Barralet from 1787 shows people clambering over makeshift planks attached to the collapsed bridge.

A fourth bridge was built from 1787-89 after a competition was held but this succumbed to a flood in December 1802 when over 3 inches of rain fell in 24 hours.

Prior to its destruction, it was described as being of "very solid and judicious construction" with a Mr. Black being noted as the contractor.

The bridge notably has spandrel walls constructed as extensions of the voussoirs and features cornes de vache in the French style.