§ 57-13-10 Commission may cooperate with respect to interstate bridges
§ 57-13-20 Counties may provide funds for interstate bridges; reimbursement
§ 57-13-30 Preceding sections inapplicable to certain bridges
§ 57-13-40 Commission may grant permits for toll bridges
§ 57-13-50 Public notice before issue of permit for toll bridge
§ 57-13-60 Duties of county governing bodies with respect to bridges
§ 57-13-70 Expenses of bridges over waters between two counties
§ 57-13-80 Formation of bridge districts by counties
§ 57-13-90 Width of bridges on state highways
§ 57-13-100 Contracts for work on bridges
§ 57-13-110 Wanton or wilful injury to or destruction of bridges
§ 57-13-120 Owners of milldams and bridges shall keep them in repair
§ 57-13-130 Preservation of certain covered bridges; limitations on use; damage claims
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 57 > Chapter 13 - Provisions Affecting Bridges Only

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  • lands: as used in this chapter shall be held to cover and include railroads and all property assessed for benefits. See South Carolina Code 49-19-40
  • owner: as used in this chapter shall mean the owner of the freehold estate, as appears by the deed record, and it shall not include reversioners, remaindermen, trustees or mortgagees, who shall not be counted and need not be notified by publication or served by process but shall be represented by the present owner of the freehold estate in any proceedings under this chapter. See South Carolina Code 49-19-30
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