Which description matches a pavement hole discrepancy?

• A. Holes 5 in. diameter, 3 in. deep, slope greater than 45 degrees
• B. Cracking
• C. Build up around tires
• D. Potholes less than 1 inch

Answer: (A)

A pavement hole discrepancy is described by the hole’s geometry—how wide and deep it is and how steep the sides are. A description of a hole that is 5 inches in diameter, 3 inches deep, with sides sloped more than 45 degrees clearly indicates a sizable pothole with significant material loss and unstable edges. This precisely matches the kind of hole that maintenance crews would classify and prioritize as a pavement hole discrepancy.

Cracking describes linear surface cracks, not a void. Build up around tires points to surface deposits or irregularities, not a hole. Potholes under 1 inch describe a very small pothole, which doesn’t convey the larger, more problematic hole described in the example.