54-5-103 - Chapter definitions. - Tennessee Statutes

54-5-103. Chapter definitions.

As used in this chapter and chapters 1 and 2 of this title, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation;

     (2)  “Department” means the department of transportation; and

     (3)  “Road” or “highway” is construed to include all bridges upon or that form a part of the highway to be constructed, reconstructed or maintained under this chapter and chapters 1 and 2 of this title.

[Acts 1919, ch. 149, § 13; Shan. Supp., § 1720a7b13; Code 1932, § 3182; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-503.]