28-6995. Preferences
A. In spending monies from the state highway fund, the department shall give preference to the requirements of the budget in the following order:
1. Constructing highways in cooperation with the United States.
2. Taking over and constructing other state highways.
B. Reconstruction or replacement of existing highways that are damaged or destroyed by acts of God or other sudden or unexpected causes shall be given preference accorded for maintenance expenditures pursuant to the order named in subsection A.