A farmer who drives over a bridge to reach his animals and have supplies delivered fears a weight restriction on the crossing will damage his business.
Conwy Council has limited the weight of vehicles crossing the river bridge at Bylchau, near Denbigh to three tonnes.
Bryn Evans claimed the restriction, which he was told would be in place for 18 months, prevented vital deliveries including animal feeds and fuel.
The council said the bridge was unsafe and temporary repairs would be made.
Mr Evans, who farms with his father Ieuan, said: "All of a sudden the council put up a sign with a three tonne limit.
"Every week we have wagons coming up with 10 tonnes of straw, or feed. And then I have heating oil and diesel delivered as well.
"Even my Land Rover and a trailer with sheep weighs five tonnes.
"The council have said they are going to repair it in 18 months, but it's the only road I can use and I will suffer financially if people can't use the bridge."
He added: "There is another mountain road we could use, but that hasn't been repaired for years and it's so bad you wouldn't push a wheelbarrow along it."
Mr Evans said another farm and a residential property also used the bridge for access.
In a statement, Conwy Council said: "As part of an assessment programme across the county, a number of bridges have been found to be under-strength and have been closed or a weight limit introduced to ensure public safety.
"We're doing all we can to mitigate this situation for the residents of Bylchau and are intending to carry out a temporary repair as soon as possible.
"We are seeking funding to carry out permanent repairs on all these bridges as a matter of urgency."
Llansannan Community Council will discuss the issue on Wednesday.
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