An owner of works for the storage, carriage, or application of water to beneficial use has the right to cross any public or railroad right - of - way, subject to such reasonable conditions as may be prescribed by the board or officer having charge of the right - of - way. The owner of the works shall notify the board or officer in charge of the right - of - way in writing showing the location and character of the crossing and shall provide a plat showing the location of the proposed route across the right - of - way. The owner of the works shall bear the cost of construction of any bridge, culvert, or similar structure where it crosses the right - of - way. All bridges, culverts, or similar structures shall be constructed in accordance with pertinent provisions of law. Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0144; SL 1955, ch 430 , § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0131; SL 1983, ch 314 , § 148. 46-8-17. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 314 , § 149