Section 54-11-220 - Location of bridges in county seat towns - Toll-free - Maintenance(a) The bridge shall be located upon or near and convenient to a public highway traversing the county, due regard being had both to the advantages of location and convenience of the citizens of the county having to pass over the bridge.(b) The bridge shall be forever free to all persons, vehicles, and stock that may pass over the bridge, and shall be kept up and maintained by the municipality within which it is located.Acts 1881, ch. 95, § 1; Shan., §§ 1636, 6049; Code 1932, §§ 2763, 10254; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1126.