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.
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.