Purchase of private bridges by county

Where a bridge across any stream in this state is owned by private parties and the bridge is, in the opinion of the county court of the county in which it is situated, a public necessity or convenience, the county court is empowered and authorized to purchase the bridge when an appropriation has been made therefor by the quorum court. Acts 1899, No. 204, § 1, p. 388; C. & M. Dig., § 832; Pope's Dig., § 969; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1517. Where a bridge across any stream in this state is owned by private parties and the bridge is, in the opinion of the county court of the county in which it is situated, a public necessity or convenience, the county court is empowered and authorized to purchase the bridge when an appropriation has been made therefor by the quorum court. Acts 1899, No. 204, § 1, p. 388; C. & M. Dig., § 832; Pope's Dig., § 969; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1517.