diff --git a/channels/chan_local.c b/channels/chan_local.c
index 6f7d232750..8d13f28a74 100644
--- a/channels/chan_local.c
+++ b/channels/chan_local.c
@@ -468,8 +468,8 @@ static void check_bridge(struct local_pvt *p)
 					}
 					ast_channel_unlock(p->owner);
 				}
-				ast_channel_unlock(p->chan->_bridge);
 			}
+			ast_channel_unlock(p->chan->_bridge);
 		}
 	}
 }