Crooked Creek is a long 3rd order tributary to the Rocky River in Union County, North Carolina.
Crooked Creek is formed at the confluence of North and South Forks of Crooked Creek about 0.5 miles northwest of Bentons Crossroads, North Carolina. Crooked Creek then flows northeast to join the Rocky River about 7 miles northwest of New Salem.
Crooked Creek drains of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 470.54, and is about 29% forested.