The Laxford Bridge is a stone arch bridge in Sutherland, Scotland which carries the A838 across the River Laxford north to Rhiconich and Durness. The bridge was built about 1834 by the Dukes of Sutherland – the road from Lairg, one of the "destitution roads" built during the potato famine, not being completed until 1851. The bridge is a category B listed building. An army transporter crashed on the bridge in 2009 causing so much damage that it had to be closed to traffic. Detours of at least were required (off-road) and the additional distance by road was . References Road bridges in Scotland Listed bridges in Scotland Category B listed buildings in Highland (council area) Bridges completed in 1834 Bridges in Highland (council area) Buildings and structures in Sutherland 1834 establishments in Scotland