Terms Used In South Carolina Code 58-15-1640

  • department: as used in this article means any subdivision or agency of the State having authority to locate or construct roads or streets. See South Carolina Code 58-15-1610
  • railroad: as used in this article shall include all steam railroads and interurban electric railroads of more than twenty miles in length, which are operated as common carriers, but shall not include street railroads operated in whole or in part within the limits of any incorporated city or town or private logging roads. See South Carolina Code 58-15-1610
Failing to agree, the department or subdivision may order the railroad involved to proceed with the construction of such a structure as it may require as indicated in plans and specifications accompanying its order. The railroad shall begin work thereon within sixty days after receipt of such order and shall complete the structure within a reasonable time.