It is unlawful for any person to drive or propel across any bridge or culvert or upon the streets of the city any traction engine or other machinery or vehicle of great weight having cogged wheels or other device attached to the tires having tendency to cut into the roadway without first laying plank upon such bridge or culvert where the wheels will traverse the same, or otherwise adequately protecting such bridge or culvert. (1989 Code: prior code § 15-2-8)