Thank you for making me aware of AFCI breakers! I will definitely be picking one up just in case. I think I'll go with the quick solution for now. I'm thinking of getting the driveway resealed and fixed up a bit in the near future (thinking maybe Spring) so I will ask about this with them as well
bloogs
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Thanks, you pointing out the difference between romex and UF got me to go back out and specifically check the cable. It is in fact UF. I didn't realize cable could be buried directly like this without some sort of protective conduit the whole way so didn't think to check the level of cable it was.
I think I will do what you and a handful of others suggested, and disconnect the breaker then replace the pipe from the top. I think I will also get an AFCI breaker that was also mentioned just in case.
I figured we were well out of the window at this point, but you're right in that it doesn't hurt to ask.