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Spring Gully Road

SASecondary road1.8 km12 segments
7.6Sports
6.4Safety
1.8 kmTotal length
12Segments
3Recorded crashes
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Spring Gully Road is a 1.8 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 12 segments
Excellent (8+)37%Good (6-8)61%Fair (4-6)2%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 7.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed43%Unsealed57%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
4.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
8.6
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
6.8
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
8.8
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
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 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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 12 segments· 10 years of data
3
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
7
Crashes (5yr)
2
Fatalities (5yr)
SA avg: 0.844 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.851Near average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure63%
Night driving risk67%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk71%
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 59 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#140108683Asphalt0.28 km8.98.89.0#139994841Asphalt0.37 km8.18.28.3#140108681Asphalt0.16 km7.87.67.8#140108682Asphalt0.16 km7.87.58.1#140108686Asphalt0.10 km7.26.97.5#140108687Asphalt0.15 km7.26.87.4#140108685Asphalt0.07 km7.06.77.5#140108684Asphalt0.11 km6.76.37.2#140202084Asphalt0.13 km6.66.37.2#140202083Asphalt0.06 km6.66.37.1#140202085Asphalt0.13 km6.56.27.1#140202087Asphalt0.04 km6.56.27.1#140202086Asphalt0.03 km6.15.76.3#139994840Asphalt0.04 km5.75.66.3#140125186Asphalt0.39 km5.38.39.0#140125187Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#140125185Asphalt0.50 km5.38.29.0#140030445Asphalt0.03 km5.04.85.8#140125188Asphalt0.27 km5.07.78.6#140030450Asphalt0.18 km4.84.55.4#140030448Asphalt0.07 km4.84.55.4#140030449Asphalt0.27 km4.64.35.0#140030446Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9#140030447Asphalt0.13 km4.54.34.9#140030444Asphalt0.08 km4.54.24.8#140125184Asphalt0.50 km3.75.56.8#140225503Gravel0.35 km2.46.04.0#140030480Gravel0.43 km2.45.94.0#140070235Compacted0.05 km2.44.84.0#140030481Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#140030474Gravel0.07 km2.44.74.0#140030472Gravel0.01 km2.44.14.0#140030475Gravel0.10 km2.44.54.0#140070238Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039610Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140030484Gravel0.33 km2.44.84.0#140070239Compacted0.33 km2.46.04.0#140030471Gravel0.37 km2.46.04.0#140039611Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039613Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140070234Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0#140030483Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039612Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039630Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#140030477Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0#140030479Gravel0.31 km2.45.74.0#140039632Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0#140039615Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039614Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#140030478Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#140070236Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039616Unpaved0.15 km2.45.44.0#140030473Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#140030476Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#140070233Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039633Gravel0.15 km2.44.14.0#140070237Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0#140039631Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0#140030482Gravel0.50 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 Spring Gully Road?+

Spring Gully Road is approximately 1.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Spring Gully Road sealed?+

Yes. Spring Gully Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Spring Gully Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Spring Gully Road scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Spring Gully Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Spring Gully Road scores 3.5/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Spring Gully Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Spring Gully Road scores 7.9/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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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