Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site, Historic covered bridge in Jefferson County, United States.
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge extends 74 feet across the water, featuring wooden components held together by vertical rods in the Howe-truss configuration.
John H. Morse constructed this bridge in 1872 as part of six structures connecting Hillsboro to St Louis, with Henry Steffin rebuilding it in 1886.
The bridge represents Missouri transportation heritage as one of four remaining covered bridges in the state utilizing the Howe-truss engineering method.
The site includes interpretive displays explaining the bridge construction techniques, along with picnic tables and restroom facilities for visitors.
The structure maintains its original red exterior appearance and measures exactly 18 feet 10 inches in width with a 13-foot entrance height.
Location: Jefferson County
GPS coordinates: 38.29389,-90.51806
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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