The structure continued to be used as a headshunt for the quarry and was also used by construction lorries for the nearby reservoir. If still broadly in the condition to carry a fully loaded stone train pulling out, albeit at very low shunt speed, it might to be able to handle lighter passenger trains at a moderate pace of say 20mph. If there was a 'Meldon Parkway' station at the west end of the bridge, accessed via the B3260 intersection from the A30, the speed reduction might not have a significant effect on journey time. The 1990s work on the bridge in connection with the Granite Way was more than just a repaint and new deck construction apparently. They carried out some structural steel and abutment repairs as well, but that would have been for it's future lighter pedestrian duty rather than continued rail use. Just speculation on my part but it's plausible they might have removed any non-authentic later strengthening elements no longer required, or replaced them in lighter form. A new bridge alongside would be much preferable undoubtedly, perhaps the only practical solution if it can be afforded.