Chap. 449.—An ACT to authorize Z. R. Coats to erect a toll-bridge over the
Piankitank river at Turk’s Ferry, in Middlesex county.

Approved February 26, 1896.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That Z. R.
Coats, of Middlesex county, be, and he is hereby, authorized and em-
powered to erect a bridge over the Piankitank river at a point near
Turk’s Ferry, in Middlesex county, above navigation, across said river
to an opposite point in Gloucester county, of sufficient heighth above
high-water mark as not to interfere with the unobstructed passage of
river craft upon said river. Said bridge shall be constructed with a
span not less than thirty-feet in length, and the owner thereof may
charge reasonable toll for the use of said bridge to persons and vehi-
cles passing to and fro thereon.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.