About Sandy Creek Covered Bridge
 
 
 
- About the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge -
 
If you are looking for a scenic and historic destination in Missouri, you might want to visit Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site. This site preserves one of the four remaining covered bridges in Missouri, which once numbered about 30. The bridge was built in 1872 by John H. Morse using the Howe-truss design, named for William Howe. The bridge has a picture-perfect appearance of an old red barn and spans 74.5 feet over Sandy Creek. The site also offers a picnic area and interpretive signs that tell the history and significance of the bridge. Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is located in Jefferson County, about 30 miles south of St. Louis. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset and admission is free. Whether you are interested in architecture, history, or nature, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is a worthwhile place to visit.