FOI Request - Inspection Checks For Pedestrian Bridges
Request 101003923642
1. Following recent bridge closures in the North and North East of Scotland, I am seeking information relating to pedestrian and footpath bridges for which your council is the responsible for. A pedestrian bridge should be defined as any structure carrying a public footpath, walkway, or shared-use path over water, railway, road, or any other obstacles. Please provide the following information for each pedestrian bridge:
a) The name and/or location of the bridge
b) The date of the most recent inspection
c) The type of inspection carried out
d) The scheduled date of the next inspection
e) The current status of the bridge (open, restricted, closed etc.)
2. I would also request:
a) Any summary inspection outcomes or condition ratings with the most recent inspection.
Response 24-02-2026
1. a) Cullen viaduct - Split into 4 sections, NN073, NN074, NN075 & NN076)
Pedestrian Bridge, Mosset Burn, Forres - none
b) Cullen Viaduct - NN073: 10/03/2025, NN074: 15/01/2026, NN075: 28/11/2023, NN076: 28/11/2023)
Pedestrian Bridge, Mosset Burn, Forres - None
c) Cullen Viaduct - General - The inspection was carried out from ground level and with the use of photographs and binoculars. The inspections were carried out by Consultancy Team Bridge Inspector)
Pedestrian Bridge, Mosset Burn, Forres – N/A
d) Cullen Viaduct (3 years after last inspection dates)
Pedestrian Bridge, Mosset Burn, Forres - 2026
e) Cullen Viaduct - open
Pedestrian Bridge, Mosset Burn, Forres - open
Please also see information requested here.
2. Please find below all Footbridge Inspections for: