 In 1839, the Dulas Bridge was described as having one arch.On the breaking up of a severe frost in the winter of 1854-5, a great part of the timber bridge was broken down by the ice, and all communication between the county of Radnor and the town of Hay was stopped.During the suspension of traffic a boat was put upon the river by the inhabitants of Hay and neighbourhood, a little above the fallen bridge, for the convenience of foot passengers.