§ 77-10. Draws in bridges. - North Carolina Statutes

§77‑10.  Draws in bridges.

Whenever the navigation of anyriver or creek which, in the strict construction of law, might not beconsidered a navigable stream, shall be obstructed by any bridge across saidstream, except those under the supervision and control of the Board ofTransportation, it shall be lawful for any person owning any boat plying onsaid stream to make a draw in such bridge sufficient for the passage of suchboat; and the party owning such boat shall construct and maintain such draw athis own expense, and shall use the same in such manner as to delay travel aslittle as possible. (1879, c. 279, ss. 1, 2; Code, s. 3719; Rev., s. 5307;C.S., s. 7374; 1965, c. 493; 1973, c. 507, s. 5.)