Crooked Creek (Rocky River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Crooked Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Rocky River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Union
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of North Fork and South Fork of Crooked Creek about 0.5 miles northwest of Bentons Crossroads, North Carolina 562 ft (171 m) 35°06′45″N 80°32′53″W / 35.11250°N 80.54806°W / 35.11250; -80.54806
River mouth	Rocky River about 7 miles northwest of New Salem, North Carolina 416 ft (127 m) 35°09′50″N 80°27′17″W / 35.16389°N 80.45472°W / 35.16389; -80.45472
Length	13.06 mi (21.02 km)
Basin features
Progression	northeast
River system	Pee Dee
Basin size	50.24 square miles (130.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: North Fork Right: South Fork Grassy Branch
Bridges	US 601, Unionville Brief Road, NC 218, Sikes Mill Road, E Brief Road

Crooked Creek is a 13.06 mi (21.02 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Rocky River in Union County, North Carolina.

Course

Crooked Creek is formed at the confluence of North and South Forks of Crooked Creek about 0.5 miles northwest of Bentons Crossroads, North Carolina. Crooked Creek then flows northeast to join the Rocky River about 7 miles northwest of New Salem.

Watershed

Crooked Creek drains 50.24 square miles (130.1 km²) of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 470.54, and is about 29% forested.