| AWM Table: | Bridge |
| Attribute: | Abutment Bank Protection |
| Purpose: | To identify the type of protective structure used around abutments to prevent erosion or scour from water flow. This supports the maintenance and safety of bridge foundations over time. |
| Value | Description | Photo Example |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | A solid, continuous structure made from cast or precast concrete used to protect the bank from water damage. |  |
| Gabions | Rock-filled wire cages placed along the bank to absorb water energy and reduce erosion. |  |
| Mattresses | Thin, flexible layers (often wire mesh filled with stone) laid on the riverbed or slope to provide wide-area erosion protection. |  |
| Paving | A surface layer made of flat stones, bricks, or concrete units arranged to protect the bank and maintain its shape. |  |
| Rip rap | Loose stones or rubble placed on the slope of a bank to slow water flow and prevent erosion. |  |
| Stone wall | A constructed wall made of stacked stones, often without mortar, used to hold back soil and resist water impact. |  |
| Other | A type of bank protection that does not fit any of the listed categories, including unique or combined solutions. | |
| Unknown | The bank protection type is not recorded or cannot be determined from available information. |
