The governing body of each county may have special supervision of the building of new bridges over the rivers and creeks of this State and of extra and extensive repairs of old bridges. When such work is to be accomplished the supervisor and governing body of the county shall give fifteen days' notice in the county paper and in writing duly posted in the neighborhood in which such work is to be performed that the supervisor will be at such place on such a day and hour, with suitable specifications, to let out such work to the lowest bidder and to take from the successful bidder a sufficient bond for the faithful performance of his duty. When the work is done, it shall be inspected by the supervisor and the governing body of the county, and they shall accept or reject the work according as they may determine whether the contractor has or has not complied with the terms of the contract.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 33-607; 1952 Code Section 33-607; 1942 Code Section 5842; 1932 Code Section 5842; Civ. C. '22 Section 2935; Civ. C. '12 Section 1959; 1902 (23) 1014.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 57 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 13 - Provisions Affecting Bridges Only
Section 57-13-10. Commission may cooperate with respect to interstate bridges.
Section 57-13-20. Counties may provide funds for interstate bridges; reimbursement.
Section 57-13-30. Preceding sections inapplicable to certain bridges.
Section 57-13-40. Commission may grant permits for toll bridges.
Section 57-13-50. Public notice before issue of permit for toll bridge.
Section 57-13-60. Duties of county governing bodies with respect to bridges.
Section 57-13-70. Expenses of bridges over waters between two counties.
Section 57-13-80. Formation of bridge districts by counties.
Section 57-13-90. Width of bridges on state highways.
Section 57-13-100. Contracts for work on bridges.
Section 57-13-110. Wanton or wilful injury to or destruction of bridges.
Section 57-13-120. Owners of milldams and bridges shall keep them in repair.
Section 57-13-130. Preservation of certain covered bridges; limitations on use; damage claims.