Brock Creek (Buck Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brock Creek
Brock Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	Lower Makefield
Borough	Yardley
Physical characteristics
Main source	140 feet (43 m) 40°12′40″N 74°52′35″W / 40.21111°N 74.87639°W / 40.21111; -74.87639
River mouth	49 feet (15 m) 40°14′33″N 74°50′41″W / 40.24250°N 74.84472°W / 40.24250; -74.84472
Length	3.34 miles (5.38 km)
Basin features
Progression	Brock Creek → Buck Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay
River system	Delaware River
Basin size	4.29 square miles (11.1 km2)
Bridges	Covington Road Covington Road (second bridge) Heacock Road Stony Hill Road Edgewood Road Sandy Run Road Pennsylvania Route 332 (West Afton Avenue)
Slope	27.25 feet per mile (5.161 m/km)

Brock Creek is a small stream, also called a tributary. It flows into Buck Creek. This stream starts in Lower Makefield Township, which is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It then flows until it joins Buck Creek in Yardley Borough.

The Journey of Brock Creek

Brock Creek begins its journey in the southwest part of Lower Makefield Township. It starts near Interstate 95, about 140 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The creek flows mostly east, then turns northeast. After that, it heads north before reaching Yardley Borough.

Where Brock Creek Ends

Brock Creek meets Buck Creek about 0.60 river mile (about 1 kilometer) from where Buck Creek itself flows into another river. This meeting point is in Yardley Borough, at an elevation of about 49 feet (15 meters). From there, the water from Brock Creek continues into Buck Creek, then into the Delaware River, and finally into the Delaware Bay.

How Long is Brock Creek?

Brock Creek is about 3.34 miles (5.38 kilometers) long. That's like walking for an hour or so along its banks! Its water basin, which is the area of land that drains into the creek, covers about 4.29 square miles (11.1 square kilometers).

Places Brock Creek Flows Through

Brock Creek flows through parts of Bucks County. The main areas it passes through are:

• Lower Makefield Township
• Yardley Borough

Bridges Over Brock Creek

Many roads cross over Brock Creek. Here are some of the bridges you might see:

These bridges help people and cars get across the creek safely.