Interconnected cracks usually point to failure below the surface.
Alligator cracking forms a dense, scale-like pattern and typically indicates that the pavement or its supporting base can no longer carry the load above it.
Request a Pavement AssessmentWhat alligator cracking can mean.
Unlike an isolated crack, this pattern is generally a structural warning. Water intrusion, weak base material, poor drainage, repeated heavy loads, or inadequate pavement thickness may all contribute to the failure.
What to look for
- Small connected polygons resembling reptile scales
- Movement, softness, or broken pieces under vehicle loads
- A pattern concentrated in wheel paths or low, wet areas
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