South Carolina § 57-13-70 - Expenses of bridges over waters between two counties.
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§ 57-13-70. Expenses of bridges over waters between two counties.
If it shall be necessary to erect or repair any bridge over waters of this State which shall constitute a boundary line between counties, the governing bodies of such counties shall cause such bridge to be erected or repaired in the manner provided in Section 57-13-60, each county bearing an equal share of the expense so incurred. And when any such bridge already exists or shall hereafter be built, such governing bodies shall divide the same, by measurement from the center to the end of each approach, and each county shall be responsible for the good condition of the half next adjoining such county. And when it becomes necessary to build a new bridge or to replace entirely an old one which has been carried away or destroyed, the governing bodies of the two counties shall do so, as aforesaid.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 33-608; 1952 Code SECTION 33-608; 1942 Code SECTION 5843; 1932 Code SECTION 5843; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2936; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1960; 1902 (23) 1014.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 57-13-70 ("Expenses of bridges over waters between two counties.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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