Missouri has four remaining covered bridges: Burfordville at Bollinger Mill, Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Union in Monroe County, and Locust Creek at Pershing State Park.
Each row below was read on the page named in its last column on October 30, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the operator before you go. Items we could not read are listed under What We Could Not Verify.
fourRemaining covered bridges
1871Union built
Background
- Locust Creek status as printed: bridge is in place but remains closed while approaches are built. (mostateparks.com)
- Sandy Creek: 9090 Old Lemay Ferry Road, Hillsboro; current status points to the status map. (mostateparks.com)
- Union: 20700 Monroe County Road 962, Paris. (mostateparks.com)
- Bollinger Mill tours: 10 people, about 45 minutes, three flights of stairs. (mostateparks.com)
- Burfordville and Bollinger Mill are on the National Register of Historic Places. (mostateparks.com)
- Mark Twain State Park page does not mention the Union bridge. (mostateparks.com)
Where to Go
| Place | Town | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burfordville Covered Bridge (Bollinger Mill) | Burfordville | One of four remaining covered bridges, at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. | Hours via Park Hours page; fees not stated | mostateparks.com |
| Sandy Creek Covered Bridge | Hillsboro | Built 1872, one of six bridges on the Hillsboro-St. Louis route. | not stated | mostateparks.com |
| Union Covered Bridge | Paris (Monroe County) | Built 1871, served travelers 99 years. | not stated | mostateparks.com |
| Locust Creek Covered Bridge | Pershing State Park, Meadville | Built 1868, 151 feet; moved to the park day-use area. | Closed as printed | mostateparks.com |
What We Could Not Verify
- Lengths for Union, Sandy Creek, Burfordville
- Burfordville build year (page only gives mill 1858)
- Union is not at Mark Twain State Park per pages read
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Questions People Ask
Is Locust Creek open?
Page says it is closed while approaches are built.
Which is longest?
Locust Creek at 151 feet.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: It’s Missouri (https://itsmissouri.com/things-to-do/covered-bridges/), checked October 30, 2026. Free to quote with a link.