Chapter 364. to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River, and its tributaries, by the Louisville, Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company
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CHAP. 364.— An Act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River, and its tributaries, by the Louisville, Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company.June 6, 1888. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Louisville. Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company may bridge Kentucky River and tributaries, Kentucky. That the Louisville, Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company, a corporation organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be, and it is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky; and also a bridge or bridges over the tributaries or forks of said river, at such point or points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river, or its tributaries or forks.
Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the company by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals and for Tolls.foot-passengers; and all tolls charged for the passage of vehicles, animals, and foot-passengers over said bridge shall be subject to modification and approval of the Secretary of War. Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act. and subject to itsLawful structure and post-route. limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States.
Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under thisSecretary of War to approve plans, etc. act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location thereof; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.
All changes required by the Secretary of War in the structure of said bridge, or its entire removal after the same is constructed, shall be at the expense of the company owning or controlling said bridge; and in event of any litigation in FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 364, 365, 369. 1888.173 reference to said bridge, or any part thereof, the same shall be had in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof may be located.
Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridgeOther companies may use. or bridges shall have, and be entitled to. equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of reasonable compensation therefor; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or companies desiring to use same shall fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of same, all matters of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary ofSecretary of War to decide terms.
War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties. Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual constructionCommencement and completion. of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof. Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is herebyAmendment. expressly reserved. Approved, June 6, 1888.