Barham River Road

VICUnclassified road10.9 km42 segments

4.0Sports

10.9 kmTotal length

42Segments

57Grey spot segments

Barham River Road is a 11 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 42 segments

Fair (4-6)53%Poor (<4)47%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed70%Unsealed30%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

3.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 42 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

25%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure60%

Night driving risk75%

Wind exposure61%

Sun glare risk64%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 57 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108843365Paved0.40 km5.48.39.1 #115396550Paved0.29 km5.48.39.1 #108843377Paved0.39 km5.48.39.1 #108843367Paved0.41 km5.48.39.1 #108843366Paved0.42 km5.48.39.1 #108843373Paved0.38 km5.38.29.0 #108893669Paved0.56 km5.28.08.7 #108843368Paved0.42 km5.28.08.9 #108843364Paved0.39 km5.28.08.8 #108843372Paved0.41 km5.27.98.8 #108843376Paved0.23 km5.17.98.7 #108893668Paved0.44 km5.17.88.4 #108893670Paved0.24 km5.17.88.5 #108843374Paved0.28 km5.07.78.6 #108893671Paved0.37 km4.97.58.1 #109256089Paved0.59 km4.87.38.0 #109256093Paved0.37 km4.87.28.0 #108893672Paved0.14 km4.67.07.9 #108893673Paved0.14 km4.56.77.7 #108843369Paved0.13 km4.46.77.8 #108843363Paved0.21 km4.36.57.3 #108843338Paved0.12 km4.36.47.3 #109256088Paved0.08 km4.36.47.3 #108843375Paved0.06 km4.36.57.5 #109256092Paved0.04 km4.36.47.5 #109256094Paved0.02 km4.36.47.5 #109256090Paved0.11 km4.16.17.0 #108843371Paved0.02 km4.16.27.4 #109256086Paved0.03 km4.06.07.3 #108893660Paved0.01 km4.06.07.3 #109256095Paved0.02 km4.05.87.0 #108843370Paved0.02 km3.95.87.1 #109256087Paved0.03 km3.95.76.7 #108893661Paved0.03 km3.85.67.0 #109330153Paved0.01 km3.85.67.0 #109256091Paved0.01 km3.75.46.3 #109330151Paved0.03 km3.65.36.5 #108893666Paved0.02 km3.65.36.5 #109330152Paved0.04 km3.55.16.1 #109573375Paved0.04 km3.34.96.0 #109256083Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0 #108893638Unpaved0.02 km2.43.84.0 #109256080Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0 #109836372Unpaved0.02 km2.44.14.0 #109256084Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #108893662Unpaved0.13 km2.45.44.0 #109572700Unpaved0.01 km2.44.54.0 #108893652Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #109256082Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #109256081Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0 #108893650Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0 #108893651Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0 #108893663Unpaved0.00 km2.43.84.0 #108893664Unpaved0.00 km2.44.54.0 #109572699Unpaved0.05 km2.45.54.0 #109256085Unpaved0.07 km2.46.04.0 #108893665Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Barham River Road?+

Barham River Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Barham River Road sealed?+

Yes. Barham River Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Barham River Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Barham River Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Barham River Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Barham River Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Barham River Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Barham River 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Barham River Road?+

Contour has identified 57 grey spots on Barham River 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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