(a) The State Highway Commission, with the approval of the Governor and Attorney General of the state, is vested with authority to sue in the name of the state for the condemnation of any bridge, turnpike, or causeway which in their judgment should be acquired by the state.
(b) County judges are vested with authority to enter suit for condemnation on relation of the county or counties affected.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 6 - Bridges And Ferries
Subchapter 2 - Private Franchises
§ 27-86-202. Control by county court
§ 27-86-203. Application — Notice — Hearing
§ 27-86-205. Franchise exclusive — Exception
§ 27-86-206. State's condemnation authority
§ 27-86-207. Damages upon condemnation by state
§ 27-86-208. Privileges granted jointly by two counties — Appeals
§ 27-86-209. No franchise for toll bridge on state highway
§ 27-86-210. State purchase of private toll bridges — Construction of free bridges
§ 27-86-211. Toll rates on privately owned bridges in state highway system