4.0Swinging Bridge(230 reviews) - It was fascinating and a little nerve wracking (in a good way). Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
I only live a little over an hour from here near Columbia, MO so I have been here several times. For me these old bridges may be an hour distant, but they are a world away. I've always been interested in history, especially how people traveled, communicated, and interacted, especially in rural areas. There are actually 2 bridges on this road, both of which are well worth going out of the way if you are planning on visiting Lake of the Ozarks. I'd especially say to make the effort to see these if you are from a large urban area, they are a fascinating contrast to city life, and a interesting glimpse into rural life in the early part of the 20th century. These would also be an excellent place to visit for someone interested in civil engineering.See more..
We came off the interstate way back from here and enjoyed motoring down more of Route 66. We intended having a drink or two at the Devil’s Elbow Inn but it looks like it’s closed down. The bridge is in great condition and the Big Piney River, though narrow was charming. Drove round Devil’s Elbow itself but it’s a one horse town so nowhere else to refresh ourselves.See more..
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge boasts the picture-perfect appearance of an old red barn. It was one of six bridges built in 1872 to allow passage from the Jefferson County seat of Hillsboro to St. Louis. John H. Morse built Sandy Creek Covered Bridge using the Howe-truss design, named for William Howe. Howe patented his design in 1840, which featured the use of vertical rods to draw wooden members tight against the top and bottom of the bridge. Three of the four remaining covered bridges in Missouri were built using the Howe-truss design, including Sandy Creek, Burfordville and Locust Creek covered bridges.See more..
4.5Katy Bridge(30 reviews) - The view is gorgeous Bridges
Safely walk across bridge to get this shot. Ride bikes or walk across. Downtown Booneville has lots to offer See more..
Union Covered Bridge, built in 1871, is the only one of the four remaining covered bridges that represents the Burr-arch truss design. It served travelers in Monroe County for 99 years and is a peaceful spot to visit or stop and relax. The bridge is located in picturesque northern Missouri and is a perfect place for pictures.See more..
Locust Creek Covered Bridge, built in 1868, became a link in one of the nation's earliest transcontinental roads. Today, it is the longest of Missouri's four remaining covered bridges measuring 151 feet. The bridge was built out of white pine using the Howe-truss system, named for William Howe, who patented the design in 1840. The essential features of the design were its use of vertical iron rods to draw the diagonal wooden members tight against the top and bottom of the bridge. The bridge features arched entrances with ramps sloping away from both ends.See more..
4.0Y-Bridge(5 reviews) - Quick little Stop Spent 1-2 hours Bridges
We stopped on our way to Branson. Good parking even with a boat The bridge is nice however it is really starting to show its age. The view is great and the scenery around is pretty coolSee more..
