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Burke Developmental Road

QLDSecondary road1027.3 km2233 segments
5.4Sports
1027.3 kmTotal length
2233Segments
162Recorded crashes
2198Grey spot segments

Burke Developmental Road is a 1027 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
5.4/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
5.3/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
5.6/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
4.8/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
6.5/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 2233 tratti
Eccellente (8+)4%Buono (6-8)19%Discreto (4-6)77%Scarso (<4)0%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.0 - 6.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed54%Unsealed46%
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
0.2
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
10.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaSecondary road
8.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
7.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
2.0
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Grey spots2198 of 2233 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 2233 tratti· 24 anni di dati
162
Incidenti totali
5
Vittime
86
Feriti gravi
2198
Zone grigie

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
1.61IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Burke Developmental Road?+

Burke Developmental Road is approximately 1027 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 hours of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Burke Developmental Road sealed?+

Yes. Burke Developmental Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Burke Developmental Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Burke Developmental Road scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Burke Developmental Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Burke Developmental Road scores 6.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Burke Developmental Road?+

Contour has identified 2198 grey spots on Burke Developmental 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.