Which action allows a private entity to assert continued rights over a privately owned road used by the public?

The correct action that enables a private entity to assert continued rights over a privately owned road used by the public involves declaring a prescriptive easement. A prescriptive easement occurs when a person or entity uses another’s property openly, continuously, and without permission for a certain period defined by state law. This action allows the user to obtain a legal right to continue that use, thereby preserving rights over the property for the private entity.

While property dedication involves formally donating land for public use and can create public rights over privately owned roads, it does not pertain to maintaining the original owner's rights. Publishing a notice may inform the public about certain intentions but does not secure any legal rights over the property. Lastly, establishing a license is typically a temporary and revocable permission for use, which does not establish enduring rights akin to those provided by a prescriptive easement.