Tag:surface=compacted

A mixture of larger (e.g., gravel typically 20mm) and smaller (e.g., sand) parts, compacted (e.g., with a roller), so the surface is more stable than loose gravel. Best sort of ways below paving with asphalt, concrete, paving stones. Sometimes known as water-bound macadam. Mixture and compacting leads to more grip and stability.

It degrades quicker than surface=asphalt. Roads with slight degradation - for example with some potholes, slight accumulation of dirt or losing small amounts of small parts remains surface=compacted.

Tag smoothness=* may help in adding further detail.

Examples

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  surface=compacted road with a minor damage.
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  Pothole in surface=compacted road. Like with surface=asphalt presence of potholes is not changing surface type.
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  High-quality compacted path. Note scooter with small wheels comfortable riding on it
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  State of the art centreline crowned water bound surface=compacted forest track with drainage ditches.
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  Typical Australian signed "gravel" road, surface=compacted still applies.
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  Typical Australian signed "gravel" road, surface=compacted still applies.
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  Typical Australian signed "gravel" road, surface=compacted still applies.

The above Australian examples are also commonly called "gravel" roads in Canada. surface=compacted still applies.