Braddock Run (Big Sandy Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Braddock Run |
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Location of Braddock Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Big Sandy Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Meadow Run divide about 0.25 miles east of Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania 1,855 ft (565 m) 39°50′38″N 079°36′52″W / 39.84389°N 79.61444°W |
| River mouth | Big Sandy Creek about 2 miles south of Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania 1,640 ft (500 m) 39°49′20″N 079°37′00″W / 39.82222°N 79.61667°W |
| Length | 1.73 mi (2.78 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 1.74 square miles (4.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 40 |
Braddock Run is a small stream, about 1.73 mi (2.78 km) long. It flows into a larger stream called Big Sandy Creek. You can find Braddock Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's like a smaller branch joining a bigger river.
Where Braddock Run Starts and Flows
Braddock Run begins near a place called Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania. It starts about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) east of Chalk Hill. From there, the stream flows towards the southwest. It travels for a short distance. Finally, Braddock Run joins Big Sandy Creek. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Chalk Hill.
The Area Around Braddock Run
The land that collects water for Braddock Run is called its watershed. This area covers about 1.74 square miles (4.5 km2) (4.5 square kilometers). The watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow each year. On average, it receives about 52.4 inches (133 cm) of precipitation. A large part of this area is covered by trees. About 72% of the Braddock Run watershed is forested. This means it's a mostly natural and green environment.
