Which risk increases when a Roman road's camber declines?

💡 Explanation

Reduced road camber increases water accumulation, creating hydrostatic pressure; this reduces pavement support because stress concentrates on wetter infill materials, rather than being broadly distributed. Therefore, flooding and structural damage occur, rather than enhanced erosion or frost heave which affect upper structures.

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