Reading Creek (West Branch Neshaminy Creek tributary) facts for kids

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Reading Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	New Britain
Physical characteristics
Main source	540 feet (160 m) 40°18′37″N 75°14′58″W / 40.31028°N 75.24944°W / 40.31028; -75.24944
River mouth	279 feet (85 m) 40°17′30″N 75°14′29″W / 40.29167°N 75.24139°W / 40.29167; -75.24139
Length	1.14 miles (1.83 km)
Basin features
Progression	Reading Creek → West Branch Neshaminy Creek → Neshaminy Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay
River system	Delaware River
Bridges	Chalfont Road Township Line Road Curley Mill Road Sellersville Road Walter Road Rue St Pierre Rue St Andre Road
Slope	228.95 feet per mile (43.362 m/km)

Reading Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Neshaminy Creek, within New Britain Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

New Britain Township developed Lexington Park, a natural resource park, along the creek for recreation. It is located along the Reading Creek Greenway, which run from the streams confluence with the West Branch Neshaminy Creek north through New Britain.

Course

Reading Creek rises at an elevation of 540 feet (160 m) flowing generally south until it meets its confluence with the West Branch Neshaminy Creek at an elevation of 279 feet (85 m) resulting in an average slope of 228.95 feet per mile (43.362 m/km).

Crossings and Bridges