Which risk increases when a Roman road's sub-base experiences continuous water saturation?

💡 Explanation

When the road's sub-base is continuously saturated, hydraulic action weakens subgrade cohesion, causing aggregate separation leading to deformation or rutting under load. Therefore, accelerated aggregate separation and rutting occurs, rather than joint stress, culvert damage, or decreased friction, each requiring distinct environmental factors.

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