Pavement problems are much more than just eyesores – they can result in a safety hazard to both pedestrians and vehicles. What might seem like a small crack can grow into a large pothole over time, which can damage vehicles and cause pedestrians to trip and fall. The following are ten of the most common pavement problems found in Phoenix:
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Alligator Cracks
Alligator cracks appear similar to the scales on an alligator’s back (hence the name). These types of cracks result from the structural failure of asphalt, and often lead to pot holes.
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Bird Baths
Bird baths are somewhat similar to pot holes. Basically, they are depressions that allow water to collect inside of the pavement, thereby forming what looks like a bird bath.
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Edge Cracks
These appear near the edge of the pavement due to poor support.
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Longitudinal Cracks
These are cracks that run the length of the pavement as a result of pavement fatigue or poor joint construction.
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Pot Holes
Pot holes are basically small to large holes that develop in pavement due to moisture damage caused by cracks or depressions.
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Raveling
This is when the pavement’s aggregate separates. It’s caused when asphalt is laid down when the temperatures are too cold.
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Ruts
Ruts are channel-shaped depressions caused by the lateral movement of pavement layers.
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Shoving
These look like ripples and are caused by severe horizontal stress.
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Slippage Cracks
These cracks occur when the bond between pavement layers isn’t strong enough.
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Transverse Cracks
These cracks run across the direction the pavement was laid. They’re caused by poor construction or reflective cracks in the lower layer.
These are just ten of the common pavement problems in Phoenix that we can repair. If you have pavement problems that need to be repaired, contact us.
