Two masonry arches preserve an earlier scale of road engineering beside the larger crossings that later transformed the Carron corridor.
Quick facts
- Date
- Early nineteenth century
- Architect / designer
- Designer not recorded in the current designation
- Type
- Two-arch masonry road bridge
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB10518)
- OS grid reference
- NS 85943 81854
Architecture and continuing use
The bridge uses a compact two-arch stone construction. Its low profile and direct relationship with the river contrast with the longer railway viaduct nearby and the concrete road bridge that superseded its main role.
Its story
Built during the early nineteenth century, the crossing served road traffic before a concrete replacement took over the principal route. The older structure remained in use as a subsidiary connection rather than being removed.
Why it is included
Category C listing protects a modest but legible layer in the sequence of Larbert crossings, showing how infrastructure can be adapted after losing its primary role.
What to notice
- Two unequal views framed by the stone arches.
- Masonry parapet following the shallow road line.
- Physical contrast with the later concrete crossing.
Reading the surroundings
Use only the marked road or pavement arrangement visible on the day. Do not pause in the carriageway, climb the parapet or descend to the riverbank without a recognised path.
Timeline
- Early nineteenth century A two-arch bridge improved the local road crossing.
- Twentieth century A concrete bridge assumed the principal through route.
- 1999 The old bridge was removed from the schedule while remaining listed.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The designation records slip-road use when written. Current traffic direction, pedestrian provision and maintenance state were not independently fixed as permanent facts.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Larbert Old Bridge, LB10518 — Current designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB10518 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- Visit Falkirk: Larbert and Stenhousemuir heritage map — Local heritage and walking context for Larbert’s historic core.
Location
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