Unica Claudya Halattu, Hamkah, Elisabeth Obednego Dominggus Nara, Septo Christoffel Tuasuun

Analysis of District Road Conditions in Waepotih Village, Maluku Province

Introduction

Analysis of district road conditions in waepotih village, maluku province. Waepotih Village road condition analysis, Maluku, using SDI method. Identifies drainage failure as damage cause and evaluates left/right lane surface quality, revealing current road conditions.

Abstract

The Regency road section in Waepotih Village is a road section located in Waplau District, Maluku Province. This road section was completed in 2008. However, recently the road section has been damaged which makes people no longer feel comfortable when driving through this road. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors causing road damage and analyze the value of road conditions on the Regency Road section in Waepotih Village consisting of the left and right lanes using the SDI method. The results of direct analysis in the field, the road damage that occurred on the Regency road section in Waepotih Village was caused by the failure to build drainage channels on the road section. From the calculation results, the average results of the evaluation of damage to the Regency road section in Waepotih Village on the left lane were 11 segments, namely based on the Surface Distress Index Method, the SDI value for the left lane was 45.5 with good surface conditions. The percentage results based on the Surface Distress Index (SDI) Method were 45.5% of the pavement surface had good conditions, 54.5% of the pavement surface had moderate conditions. On the right lane there are 11 segments, namely based on the Surface Distress Index Method, the SDI value for the right lane is 27.3 with good surface conditions. The percentage results based on the Surface Distress Index (SDI) value are 27.3% of the surface has good conditions, 72.7% of the pavement surface has moderate conditions.

Review

The paper "Analysis of District Road Conditions in Waepotih Village, Maluku Province" addresses a highly relevant issue concerning infrastructure degradation and its impact on public comfort in a specific regional context. The study's primary objective is clearly stated: to identify factors causing road damage and to quantify road conditions using the Surface Distress Index (SDI) method on a key road section in Waepotih Village. The abstract effectively conveys the problem (road damage since 2008 completion, recent deterioration) and immediately presents a critical finding – the lack of drainage as a root cause – alongside quantitative SDI assessments for both left and right lanes. This straightforward approach provides a practical insight into a common infrastructure challenge. A significant strength of this work lies in its direct field analysis and application of a recognized methodology (SDI) to evaluate real-world road conditions. The identification of "failure to build drainage channels" as the primary cause is a crucial and actionable finding, highlighting a fundamental engineering flaw that impacts road longevity. The quantitative results, presenting SDI values and corresponding percentages of good and moderate surface conditions for individual lanes, offer a clear and data-driven picture of the current state. However, the abstract could benefit from a minor clarification regarding the interpretation of the SDI values. For instance, it states "the SDI value for the left lane was 45.5 with good surface conditions," and then "The percentage results based on the Surface Distress Index (SDI) Method were 45.5% of the pavement surface had good conditions." While the numbers align coincidentally, it might be more precise to explain whether the SDI value itself directly represents a percentage of 'good' conditions, or if it's an index from which these percentages are derived, to avoid potential misinterpretation. Overall, this abstract presents a concise yet informative summary of a valuable practical study. The paper's contribution lies in its clear problem identification, rigorous application of a standard assessment method, and the generation of actionable data for local infrastructure management. It effectively demonstrates how a localized study can pinpoint critical issues (like inadequate drainage) and provide a baseline for future maintenance and rehabilitation efforts. Given the clear methodology, direct findings, and practical implications, the full manuscript is likely to be a significant and publishable contribution, offering important insights for road infrastructure planning and maintenance, particularly in developing regions facing similar challenges.

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