A Smith County road crossing needs county right-of-way review

A pipeline on private land and a line across a county road raise different questions. Smith County limits its local pipeline authority to county right-of-way. For those projects, its policy list points to the county road right-of-way rules.

If a line will cross a county road to reach your tract, take the location and plans to Engineering first. Ask what approval, design, and charges apply before work starts. County road approval does not grant a private easement. It does not replace a needed permit from another agency.