Pothole - Wikipedia
A pothole is a pot-shaped depression in a road surface, [1] usually asphalt pavement, where traffic has removed broken pieces of the pavement. It is usually the result of water in the underlying soil …
The What, Why, and How of Potholes - Michelin Mobility ...
Potholes, the inevitable road distress we all love to hate – and for good reason! They are potentially hazardous and costly. But since they are inevitable, it’s time to learn the what, why, and how of …
What are potholes? | Roads & Bridges
Jun 24, 2025 · What are potholes? It may seem like an obvious answer, but potholes actually have a technical definition. They are “a disruption in the pavement surface where a portion of the pavement …
Why Potholes Form and How to Prevent Them
Apr 21, 2025 · Potholes form due to water infiltration and traffic stress. Water weakens the soil beneath the pavement, and repeated traffic loads cause the asphalt to crack and break, eventually creating …
Pothole Fact Sheet – American Public Works Association
The Pothole Fact Sheet include information on what causes a pothole, what affects pavement life, how potholes are repaired and how we can stop potholes from forming.
Potholes – Pavement Interactive
Generally, potholes are the end result of fatigue cracking. As alligator cracking becomes severe, the interconnected cracks create small chunks of pavement, which can be dislodged as vehicles drive …
How Do Potholes Form? And How to Avoid Pothole Damage
Mar 28, 2025 · How exactly do potholes form? Learn how car-eating craters are formed and what you can do to prevent major damage to your vehicle.