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Park Information. 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.
The Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site is a Missouri State Historic Site in Monroe County, Missouri. The covered bridge is a Burr-arch truss structure built in 1871 over the Elk Fork of the Salt River. It was almost lost to neglect in the 1960s, but was added to the state park system in 1967, the same year it was damaged by a flood.
- 1.24 acres (0.50 ha)
- 676 ft (206 m)
- 1870
- Monroe County, Missouri, United States
21 reviews. #1 of 1 things to do in Paris. Points of Interest & LandmarksBridges. Write a review. About. 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.
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Built in 1871, this is the last surviving covered bridge in Missouri using Burr-arch truss construction. It is one of four covered bridges remaining in the state. The bridge served travelers on the road through Monroe County for 99 years. It is managed by Mark Twain State Park.
Located about eight miles southwest of Paris on Route C in Monroe County, Missouri, this historic site is a testament to the state’s rich heritage. The bridge, constructed in 1871 by Joseph C. Elliot, is one of only four remaining covered bridges in Missouri and showcases the Burr-arch truss system.
Mar 15, 2024 · The Union Covered Bridge is one of only four surviving covered bridges in Missouri. It is the only surviving example of the Burr Arch truss in Missouri. The Union Covered Bridge spans the Elk Fork of the Salt River on the old Paris to Fayette Road in Monroe County. It was named after the Union Church once located nearby.
