Bull Run (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bull Run |
|
|---|---|
 
Location of Bull Run mouth
|
|
| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Long Branch divide pond about 1 mile west of Greensboro, North Carolina 885 ft (270 m) 36°03′14″N 079°54′40″W / 36.05389°N 79.91111°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 0.1 miles southwest of Oakdale, North Carolina 688 ft (210 m) 35°58′47″N 079°55′42″W / 35.97972°N 79.92833°W |
| Length | 6.04 mi (9.72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 7.78 square miles (20.2 km2) |
| Tributaries |
|
| Bridges | W Wendover Avenue, Cates Drive, I-73, Ruffin Road, Hilltop Road, Bridle Ridge Parkway, Adams Farm Parkway, Mackay Road, Guilford College Road, E Main Street, Oakdale Road |
Bull Run is a small stream, or "run," located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It is about 6.64 mi (10.69 km) long. This stream is a "tributary," which means it flows into a larger river. For Bull Run, that larger river is the Deep River.
Where Bull Run Flows
Bull Run begins in a pond located about 1 mile west of the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. This starting point is also in Guilford County.
From its source, the stream flows generally towards the southwest. After its journey, Bull Run joins the Deep River. This meeting point is very close to Oakdale, North Carolina, about 0.1 miles southwest of the town.
About the Land Around Bull Run
The area of land that drains water into Bull Run is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 7.78 square miles (20.2 km2).
Each year, this area gets a good amount of rain, about 45.5 inches. A significant part of the land around Bull Run, about 22%, is covered by forests. This forested land helps keep the water clean and provides homes for wildlife.
Many roads and bridges cross over Bull Run as it flows through the county. These include W Wendover Avenue, Cates Drive, I-73, Ruffin Road, and others.
