(a) The bridge shall be located upon or near and convenient to a public highway traversing the county, due regard being had both to the advantages of location and convenience of the citizens of the county having to pass over the bridge.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 54-11-220

  • Highway: includes public bridges and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" or "state road". See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The bridge shall be forever free to all persons, vehicles, and stock that may pass over the bridge, and shall be kept up and maintained by the municipality within which it is located.