Missouri’s 4 Covered Bridges Still In Use & Full Of History

If road trips are on your 2025 bucket list, be sure to add these four destinations to see some of the last remaining covered bridges in America, which are all right here in Missouri.

These historic bridges show off the craftsmanship of what was and give us a glimpse into America's past and a piece of our country's rich heritage.

Burfordville Covered Bridge

You can find this bridge in Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Cape Girardeau. Out of the four bridges, this is the oldest in the state. It took 9 years to build this masterpiece do to delays by the Civil War. Currently this site is temporarily closed.

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Locust Creek Covered Bridge

Built in 1868 and considered the longest of Missouri's covered bridges at 151 feet. The bridge is temporarily closed as it makes its way to its new home at the Pershing State Park.  Locust Creek Covered Bridge currently spans a dry creek bed and is in danger of being damaged beyond repair if actions are not taken due to the instability of the watershed. To preserve one of the last four remaining covered bridges in Missouri, the bridge will be moved to Pershing State Park and be placed over water once again.

Union Covered Bridge

This bridge represents the Burr-arch truss design built in 1871. A perfect place to get that social media post photo, it was used for 99 years in Monroe County. Currently it works as a place to get that perfect photo.

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge

This bridge was built in 1872 and used for residents of Jefferson County to St. Louis. Not used for vehicles access, visitors of the bridge can take beautiful photos and take a look back at the craftmanship.