Adams Hollow Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adams Hollow Creek |
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 Adams Hollow Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Borough | Bristol |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 20 feet (6.1 m) 40°6′38″N 74°51′20″W / 40.11056°N 74.85556°W |
| River mouth | 0 feet (0 m) 40°5′58.5″N 75°5′40″W / 40.099583°N 75.09444°W |
| Length | 1.25 miles (2.01 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Adams Hollow Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Bridges | Radcliffe Street Wood Street Pond Street U.S. Route 13 |
| Slope | 16 feet per mile (3.0 m/km) |
Adams Hollow Creek is a small stream in Pennsylvania. It flows into the Delaware River. This creek is located in Bristol, which is in Bucks County. It joins the Delaware River just a little bit upstream from another creek called Mill Creek.
About Adams Hollow Creek
Adams Hollow Creek is a short stream. It is about 1.25 miles (2.01 kilometers) long. This creek is a branch, or tributary, of the Delaware River. It flows into the Delaware River in Bristol, Pennsylvania. The creek starts at a height of about 20 feet (6.1 meters) above sea level. It then flows down to the Delaware River, which is at sea level.
A Look at History
In the past, there were two communities on the east side of Adams Hollow Creek. These places were called Harriman and Pine Grove. Today, these communities are part of Bristol Borough.
One of the bridges over the creek has a long history. The bridge on Radcliffe Street was built in 1911. It was made to replace an older bridge that was known as King's Bridge.
Bridges and Crossings
Several bridges cross over Adams Hollow Creek. These bridges help people and cars get across the stream.
- Radcliffe Street: This bridge was built in 1911. It is about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long. It has two lanes for traffic. The bridge is made of steel beams and has a concrete deck.
- Wood Street
- Pond Street
- U.S. Route 13
