Martins Creek (Delaware River tributary, Bucks County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Martins Creek |
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 Martins Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Township | Falls |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 100 feet (30 m) 40°11′18″N 74°50′11″W / 40.18833°N 74.83639°W |
| River mouth | 0 feet (0 m) 40°8′3″N 74°48′56″W / 40.13417°N 74.81556°W |
| Length | 5.11 miles (8.22 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Martins Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Basin size | 11.5 square miles (30 km2) |
| Landmarks | Fairless Hills, Levittown |
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| Bridges | Trenton Road Vermillion Way New Falls Road Thornridge Way Falls Tullytown Road U.S. Route 13 East Penn Valley Road Mill Creek Road Old Bristol Pike Bordentown Road (Main Street, Tullytown) |
| Slope | 19.57 feet per mile (3.706 m/km) |
Martins Creek is a small stream, or tributary, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the famous Delaware River. Imagine it as a smaller arm of the Delaware River system!
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About Martins Creek
Martins Creek is about 5.11 miles (8.22 km) long. It's like a small journey from its start to where it meets the Delaware River. The area of land that drains water into Martins Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 11.5 square miles (30 km2).
Where Does It Start?
Martins Creek begins in the northern part of Falls Township. It starts at a height of about 100 feet (30 m) above sea level. This is like the top of a small hill where the water first gathers.
Its Journey to the River
From its start, Martins Creek flows mostly southeast. Along its path, other smaller streams join it. These are also called tributaries. It passes under several roads and even connects with the Pennsylvania Canal (Delaware Division). Finally, it reaches the Delaware River at sea level. This means it flows downhill the whole way!
Towns Along the Creek
Martins Creek is entirely within one area:
- Falls Township
Bridges Over the Creek
Many bridges cross Martins Creek, helping people and cars get around. Here are some of the main crossings:
| Crossing | Built Year | Length |
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| Trenton Road | - | - |
| Vermillion Way | - | - |
| New Falls Road | 1957 | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| Thornridge Way | - | - |
| Falls Tullytown Road | 1955 | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| U.S. Route 13 | 1955 | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| East Penn Valley Road | 1978 | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Mill Creek Road | 1961 | 24 metres (79 ft) |
| Old Bristol Pike | 1945 | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Bordentown Road (Main Street, Tullytown) | 1901 | 11 metres (36 ft) |
