The Big River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows .U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map , accessed April 1, 2011 There are no dams along the river's length.
Course The river is formed in West Greenwich by the confluence of the Congdon and Nooseneck rivers. From there, it flows due north through West Greenwich and Coventry to its confluence with the Flat River, in the area now flooded by the Flat River Reservoir, to form the South Branch Pawtuxet River.
Crossings Below is a list of all crossings over the Big River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream. West Greenwich Nooseneck Hill Road (RI 3) Interstate 95 Coventry Harkney Hill Road (RI 118) Hill Farm Road
Tributaries The Carr River is the Big River's only named tributary, though it has many unnamed streams that also feed it.
See also List of rivers in Rhode Island
References
Maps from the United States Geological Survey