§ 61-14-09 — Bridges over ditches or canals - Penalty

The owner of any ditch, canal, or other structure for storing or carrying water shall construct
and maintain a bridge where the same crosses any highway or publicly traveled road, in
accordance with the requirements of the state agency or political subdivision which has control
over the road, or shall reconstruct the road in a substantial manner and in a convenient location
for public travel. The board of county commissioners shall be authorized to construct any bridge
or road, if not built by the owner of the works within three days after the obstruction of the road,
and may recover the expenses thereof and costs in a civil suit, unless the same shall be paid by
the owner of the works within ten days after demand therefor. The board of county
commissioners may make reasonable requirements as to the size and character of any such
bridge along a public highway, or for the necessary reconstruction of such a road, and upon
failure to comply therewith, may do the necessary work and collect the expense thereof and
costs as hereinbefore provided. After the construction of such bridge or road as part of a public
highway, the same shall be maintained by the board of county commissioners.