Dry Creek Road

SATertiary road5.8 km17 segments

7.2Sports

8.1Safety

5.8 kmTotal length

17Segments

2Recorded crashes

3Grey spot segments

Dry Creek Road is a 5.8 km tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

7.2/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.1/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.3/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

5.9/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.7/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 17 tratti

Eccellente (8+)51%Buono (6-8)25%Discreto (4-6)25%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.0 - 8.2

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

6.1

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

4.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaTertiary road

9.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

5.8

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 17 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 17 tratti· 13 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

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Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.844 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.236▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 13 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata39%

Rischio guida notturna53%

Esposizione al vento55%

Rischio abbagliamento solare38%

Rischio impatto fauna12%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 17 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139879779Paved0.20 km8.38.38.4 #139879788Paved0.50 km8.38.38.3 #139879791Paved0.50 km8.38.38.3 #139879784Paved0.65 km8.38.38.3 #139879785Paved0.37 km8.28.38.3 #139879782Paved0.20 km8.18.28.2 #139879787Paved0.50 km8.08.08.1 #139879783Paved0.21 km8.08.07.8 #139879790Paved0.27 km7.97.98.0 #139879781Paved0.08 km6.86.77.1 #139879795Paved0.40 km6.56.46.7 #139879789Paved0.39 km6.05.96.3 #139879780Paved0.08 km6.05.86.5 #139879793Paved0.17 km5.35.15.7 #139879794Paved0.50 km5.35.15.7 #139879792Paved0.50 km5.35.15.7 #139879786Paved0.25 km5.35.15.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/dry-creek-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Dry%20Creek%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of SA's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Dry Creek Road?+

Dry Creek Road is approximately 5.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dry Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Dry Creek Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Dry Creek Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Dry Creek Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Dry Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Dry Creek Road scores 7.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Dry Creek Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Dry Creek Road scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Dry Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Dry Creek Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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