Louisiana § RS 48:858 - Improvement of bridges acquired

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:858 — Improvement of bridges acquired, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 48:858. Improvement of bridges acquired

The governing authority of the parish, at or before the time that such bridge is acquired by the parish by purchase or by expropriation or condemnation, shall determine what repairs, replacements, additions, or betterments will be necessary to place the bridge in safe and efficient condition for the use of the public and shall have an estimate of the cost of the improvements made.  The governing authority of the parish shall authorize these improvements before the sale of any bridge revenue bonds for the acquisition of the bridge, and the cost of the improvements shall be paid out of the proceeds of the bonds.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:858 cover?

Section RS 48:858 ("Improvement of bridges acquired") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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