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Barrys Road

VICUnclassified road6.5 km14 segments
2.4Sports
6.5 kmTotal length
14Segments
68Grey spot segments
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Barrys Road is a 7 km unsealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 5.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 14 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 14 segments
68
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure57%
Night driving risk50%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk33%
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
#109201626Unpaved0.45 km2.44.34.0#109201628Unpaved0.61 km2.44.34.0#109244684Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#109148118Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148128Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109201636Unpaved0.52 km2.44.34.0#109244683Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109244686Unpaved0.48 km2.44.04.0#109244688Unpaved0.38 km2.43.84.0#109244689Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#109244690Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#109244691Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#109244694Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#109244695Unpaved0.54 km2.44.04.0#109201632Unpaved0.43 km2.45.64.0#109201633Unpaved0.59 km2.44.74.0#109148117Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148125Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148133Unpaved0.45 km2.44.34.0#109147991Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#109148116Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148122Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#109148127Unpaved0.58 km2.44.34.0#109244685Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109244687Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#109244692Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#109201630Unpaved0.34 km2.45.54.0#109147993Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109147994Unpaved0.48 km2.44.34.0#109148119Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148121Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148130Unpaved0.54 km2.44.54.0#109148131Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109147995Unpaved0.05 km2.44.74.0#109201627Unpaved0.60 km2.44.34.0#109244693Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109201631Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#109201634Unpaved0.11 km2.44.54.0#109201635Unpaved0.63 km2.44.34.0#109201637Unpaved0.48 km2.44.64.0#109148124Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148120Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148123Unpaved0.40 km2.44.34.0#109148129Unpaved0.48 km2.44.34.0#109148134Unpaved0.28 km2.44.34.0#109201638Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#109201639Unpaved0.13 km2.44.34.0#109244151Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#109244152Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#109244153Unpaved0.62 km2.44.24.0#109244154Unpaved0.12 km2.43.84.0#109244696Unpaved0.05 km2.44.44.0#109148115Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109147992Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#109148132Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109148126Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109201629Unpaved0.64 km2.44.34.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/barrys-road-vic-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Barrys%20Road&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Barrys Road?+

Barrys Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Barrys Road sealed?+

No. Barrys Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Barrys Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Barrys Road scores 4.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Barrys Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Barrys Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Barrys Road scores 5.4/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Barrys Road?+

Contour has identified 68 grey spots on Barrys 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: 23 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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