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Mines Road

SAResidential road0.5 km6 segments
4.5Sports
7.5Safety
0.5 kmTotal length
6Segments
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Mines Road is a 510 m sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 6 segments
Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.4 - 4.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed71%Unsealed29%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
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
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskModerate
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 exposureModerate
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.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
37,700vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 29% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure44%
Night driving risk47%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk78%
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 66 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#140158261Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5#140158226Asphalt0.29 km7.87.67.8#140158256Asphalt0.50 km7.87.67.7#140158236Asphalt0.50 km7.57.37.3#140158255Asphalt0.32 km6.96.66.9#140158232Asphalt0.23 km6.86.56.8#140158251Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.9#140158227Asphalt0.19 km6.76.46.8#140158257Asphalt0.01 km6.66.37.0#140158224Asphalt0.11 km6.66.37.0#140158225Asphalt0.10 km6.56.26.9#140158229Asphalt0.04 km6.56.26.9#140158254Asphalt0.12 km6.56.26.7#140158237Asphalt0.25 km6.46.16.5#140158266Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.7#140158264Asphalt0.02 km6.46.16.6#140158265Asphalt0.41 km6.46.16.6#140158253Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#140158258Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#140158246Asphalt0.05 km6.46.16.6#140158262Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#140158245Asphalt0.28 km6.46.16.6#140158259Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#140158235Asphalt0.10 km6.46.16.6#140158247Asphalt0.12 km6.46.16.6#140158233Asphalt0.38 km6.46.16.6#140158263Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#140158244Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#140158223Asphalt0.22 km6.35.96.5#140158230Asphalt0.10 km6.35.96.5#140158231Asphalt0.02 km6.35.96.5#140158248Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158242Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158238Asphalt0.01 km6.25.96.3#140158239Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158243Asphalt0.00 km6.25.96.3#140158241Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158249Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158260Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158234Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158252Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158240Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158250Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#140158228Asphalt0.13 km6.15.76.2#140158267Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.2#140124388Asphalt0.13 km5.45.25.7#140184200Asphalt0.06 km5.45.15.9#140124390Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.6#140144976Asphalt0.01 km4.64.25.3#140124389Asphalt0.17 km4.54.34.9#140124393Asphalt0.09 km4.44.05.0#140124391Asphalt0.08 km4.34.14.7#140124392Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7#140119245Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119240Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140224296Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119242Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119246Unpaved0.12 km2.44.74.0#140119243Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119237Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#140224297Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#140119241Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119238Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119239Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119236Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140119244Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 Mines Road?+

Mines Road is approximately 510 m long.

Is Mines Road sealed?+

Yes. Mines Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mines Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Mines Road scores 4.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Mines Road in a caravan?+

With care. Mines Road scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 26 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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