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Old Barkly Highway

QLDUnclassified road6.7 km14 segments
3.5Sports
7.9Safety
6.7 kmTotal length
14Segments
15Grey spot segments
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Old Barkly Highway is a 7 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule
3.5/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
5.3/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
6.1/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
4.6/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
4.5/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 14 tronçons
Correct (4-6)13%Faible (<4)87%

IQR score Sport : 3.3 - 3.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed97%Unsealed3%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
10.0
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
1.3
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
7.0
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
Grey spots15 of 14 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
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.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 14 tronçons· 24 ans de données
15
Zones grises

La liaison des registres d'accidents n'est pas encore disponible pour QLD. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse - elles sont signalées indépendamment de l'historique d'accidents.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?
Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

20%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

0%

Basé sur 24 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée33%
Risque de conduite de nuit49%
Exposition au vent47%
Risque d'éblouissement73%
Risque de collision avec la faune10%

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
1.71IRI m/km

Coverage: 7% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 31 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96324859Paved0.50 km6.96.86.8#97223139Paved0.50 km6.76.66.7#97223138Paved0.50 km6.05.96.1#96324864Paved0.50 km5.85.65.9#96324863Paved0.50 km5.65.45.6#96324860Paved0.50 km5.35.15.4#96324865Paved0.28 km5.35.05.5#97223140Paved0.02 km4.64.35.2#97223137Paved0.50 km4.64.34.8#97223141Paved0.02 km4.54.25.2#96324861Paved0.50 km4.23.84.4#96325260Paved0.50 km4.16.37.0#96325278Paved0.50 km4.16.37.2#96324862Paved0.50 km4.13.74.4#96325262Paved0.41 km3.96.06.9#96325284Paved0.50 km3.75.76.7#96325279Paved0.50 km3.75.76.5#96325282Paved0.50 km3.65.46.3#96325264Paved0.02 km3.55.36.5#96332351Paved0.50 km3.55.16.1#96325261Paved0.50 km3.55.26.1#96325285Paved0.50 km3.45.16.0#96325280Paved0.50 km3.45.16.0#96325283Paved0.50 km3.45.16.0#96332352Paved0.15 km3.44.95.8#96332349Paved0.46 km3.44.95.8#96325286Paved0.50 km3.35.05.9#96325281Paved0.50 km3.34.95.9#96325287Paved0.38 km3.34.95.9#96332350Paved0.03 km3.24.75.4#96325277Unpaved0.40 km2.35.54.0
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 Old Barkly Highway?+

Old Barkly Highway is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Barkly Highway sealed?+

Yes. Old Barkly Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Old Barkly Highway good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Old Barkly Highway scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Old Barkly Highway in a caravan?+

With care. Old Barkly Highway scores 4.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Old Barkly Highway good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Barkly Highway scores 6.1/10 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 Old Barkly Highway?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Old Barkly Highway - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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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