Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site

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Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site | Missouri State Parks

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

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16597 Dart Rd, Laclede, MO 64651

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http://mostateparks.com/park/locust-creek-covered-bridge-state-historic-site