In view of the current problems such as the initial application of prefabricated pile foundations type revetment structure in the water transport engineering and the lack of design methods, this paper comprehensively and systematically summarizes and introduces the structure from the aspects of structure selection, component splitting, connection design, pile foundation, calculation method, etc., expounds the applicable conditions, structural analysis methods and structural design key points of the prefabricated pile foundation by comparing with the cast-in-place concrete revetment structure, so as to facilitate engineers to better understand its design concepts and methods.