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McInerney Road

SAUnclassified road16.9 km37 segments
2.4Sports
6.9Safety
16.9 kmTotal length
37Segments
37Grey spot segments
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McInerney Road is a 17 km unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 37 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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 37 segments
37
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure58%
Night driving risk50%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk91%
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 45 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104690043Unpaved0.50 km4.05.44.0#104690048Unpaved0.40 km4.05.04.0#104690044Unpaved0.48 km3.73.83.8#104117607Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#104583776Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104583780Unpaved0.30 km2.44.94.0#104583774Unpaved0.41 km2.44.14.0#104117601Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117644Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117647Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117652Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117606Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117646Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117648Unpaved0.48 km2.44.54.0#104117649Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117650Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104117653Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117655Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117658Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#104117659Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117602Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117604Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117662Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117666Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104583778Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104117665Unpaved0.06 km2.44.74.0#104117661Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117600Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117605Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104117608Unpaved0.07 km2.45.24.0#104117641Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117642Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104117643Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104117645Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#104117651Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117654Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104117656Unpaved0.31 km2.44.54.0#104117657Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117660Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117663Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104117664Unpaved0.03 km2.44.54.0#104117667Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104117668Unpaved0.42 km2.44.64.0#104117603Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104690046Unpaved0.01 km2.32.32.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mcinerney-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=McInerney%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 McInerney Road?+

McInerney Road is approximately 17 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is McInerney Road sealed?+

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

Is McInerney Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. McInerney Road scores 4.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive McInerney Road in a caravan?+

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

Is McInerney Road suitable for a 4WD?+

McInerney Road scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on McInerney Road?+

Contour has identified 37 grey spots on McInerney 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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