Frank Barker Road

SAUnclassified road2.5 km8 segments

5.3Sports

7.2Safety

2.5 kmTotal length

8Segments

8Grey spot segments

Frank Barker Road is a 2 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 9.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Puntajes por vehículo

5.3/10

SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña

8.3/10

MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas

9.0/10

VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía

8.3/10

4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road

5.2/10

VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados

Distribución de calidad de tramos

Puntaje Deportivo - 8 tramos

Aceptable (4-6)75%Malo (<4)25%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 4.7 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Desglose del puntaje

Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos

Firme

10.0

Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.

Sinuosidad

10.0

Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.

Velocidad

7.0

Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.

Clase de víaUnclassified road

8.0

Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.

Tráfico

9.0

Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.

Desnivel

9.0

Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.

Road intel

Grey spots8 of 8 segments

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

Wet riskElevated

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 exposureHigh

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

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Historial de accidentes

Agregado en 8 tramos

Zonas grises

La vinculación de registros de accidentes aún no está disponible para SA. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite - se marcan con independencia del historial.

Entorno vial

Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima

Exposición firme mojado52%

Riesgo de conducción nocturna74%

Exposición al viento65%

Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar71%

Riesgo de impacto con fauna10%

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

Segments

Top 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104329554Asphalt0.17 km5.68.79.5 #104329550Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #104329549Asphalt0.30 km5.38.39.0 #104329551Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0 #104329552Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0 #104329548Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #104329547Asphalt0.03 km3.75.46.6 #104329553Asphalt0.00 km3.44.95.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Frank Barker Road?+

Frank Barker Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Frank Barker Road sealed?+

Yes. Frank Barker Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Frank Barker Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Frank Barker Road scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Frank Barker Road in a caravan?+

With care. Frank Barker Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Frank Barker Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Frank Barker Road scores 9.0/10 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 Frank Barker Road?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Frank Barker 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.

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