Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site preserves one of four covered bridges still in existence in the state of Missouri. Located southwest of St. Louis, the covered bridge was built as part of the old road that connected this area of Missouri to St. Louis.

The state historic site is rather small, encompassing the bridge and a small portion of the land that surrounds it, including the creek that runs below the bridge. Visitors are able to get several different viewpoints of the creek and the small bluffs around it.

The covered bridge itself is a lovely wooden structure painted red. Visitors are able to walk through it and see the engineering that makes the bridge possible. Visitors are also able to get some picturesque views of the bridge spanning the creek. We were able to go during autumn, making the scenery even more colorful and beautiful.

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is a wonderful addition to the Missouri state park system, and a visit makes a great day trip from St. Louis. While the site is beautiful in the fall, it would be a lovely place to visit at any time of the year.