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O.C.G.A. § 32-4-70 (2019)

Bridge repair bonds

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(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘bridge’’ shall include the approaches to such bridge within 50 feet of either end except when the bridge itself measures 100 feet or more, in which case the term ‘‘bridge’’ shall include the approaches within 100 feet of either end of the bridge.

(b) Where the contract relates to the construction or reconstruction of all or a part of a bridge, the county or counties affected may require the successful contractor to add to the conditions of the performance bond required under paragraph (1) of Code Section 32-4-69 the following condition: to keep the bridge in good condition for a period of not less than seven years.

History

Laws 1888, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 39; Code 1863, § 649; Code 1868, § 711; Code 1873, § 671; Code 1882, § 671; Civil Code 1895, § 603; Civil Code 1910, § 748; Code 1933, § 95-1001;

Code 1933, § 95A-826, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.

Annotations

Cross references. - Authority of counties to erect bridges across navigable streams, T. 36, C. 14.

JUDICIAL DECISIONS Bridge includes fill or embankment in road of approach. - Fill or an embankment in a road which constitutes the approach to a bridge and which is necessary to make access to the bridge is a part

of the bridge. Havird v. Richmond County, 47 Ga. App. 580, 171 S.E. 220 (1933). Cited in Sikes v. Candler County, 247 Ga. 115, 274 S.E.2d 464 (1981).

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Editor’s notes. - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions under former Code 1933, § 102-103, which was subsequently repealed but was succeeded by provisions in this Code section, are included in the annotations for this Code section. Bridges assumed to be part of connected roads, streets, and highways. - Bridges may be a part of city streets,

county roads, or the state-aid highway system; in each case, the street or road is defined as including bridges, unless a different meaning is apparent from the context. 1972 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 72-64 (decided under former Code 1933, § 102-103).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1996–1996 · leading case: Coweta Cnty. v. Adams, 473 S.E.2d 558 (Ga. Ct. App. 1996).
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Coweta Cnty. v. Adams, 473 S.E.2d 558 (Ga. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 4× “Adams alleged that when the bridge was rebuilt in August 1990, the County failed to obtain a performance bond as required by law and that County liability accrued under OCGA §§ 32-4-70 and 32-4-71(b). In opposition to summary judgment, Adams presented evidence that the welds…”
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