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Murray Dam Road

QLDUnclassified road1.4 km3 segments
2.4Sports
6.3Safety
1.4 kmTotal length
3Segments
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Murray Dam Road is a 1.4 km unsealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Scores par véhicule
2.4/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
4.9/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
4.0/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
5.7/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
2.6/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 3 tronçons
Faible (<4)100%

IQR score Sport : 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
3.0
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
4.3
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
8.1
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeUnclassified road
8.0
Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.
Trafic
9.0
Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.
Dénivelé
2.0
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
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 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.
Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée58%
Risque de conduite de nuit58%
Exposition au vent46%
Risque d'éblouissement85%
Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.72IRI m/km

Coverage: 33% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 3 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#142464839Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#142464841Unpaved0.40 km2.45.64.0#142464840Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/murray-dam-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Murray Dam Road?+

Murray Dam Road is approximately 1.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Murray Dam Road sealed?+

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

Is Murray Dam Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Murray Dam Road scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Murray Dam Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Murray Dam Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Murray Dam Road scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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