Sanders Covered Bridge, circa 1940's

 

Sanders Covered Bridge

The Sanders covered bridge was destroyed by an arsonist on August 23, 1948.

 

The Sanders Bridge with its siding, which was later removed.

 

In 1922, the southern end of the bridge collapsed under the weight of an overloaded
truck, and was replaced by a steel span, yielding this half-steel, half-wooden bridge.

Owen County Democrat, September 2, 1887

“The bridge across Eagle Creek at this place [Sanders] is now in readiness for travel. The work was finished last Saturday, and is a good, substantial job.” The Owen County Democrat, December 16, 1887

 

Owen County Democrat, September 8, 1887