Antenna structures in Franklin County, Alabama
At a glance
Franklin County, Alabama has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 56th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 0.72% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1283305 near Phil Campbell at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Alabama?
With 45 registrations, Franklin County ranks 56th of 67 counties in Alabama; Mobile County leads the state with 395. The average registered overall height here is 89 m, roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 45% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (44.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and guyed tower (10). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 37 constructed, 5 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Franklin County?
CitySwitch II, LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 5 of the 45. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), Cellco Partnership (3) and SBA Properties, LLC (3). 21 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Russellville (24), Red Bay (8), Vina (5), Phil Campbell (2) and Hodges (2).
Every registration
All 45 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Campbell · 1283305 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Hodges · 1300014 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Russellville · 1036976 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Russellville · 1314004 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Russellville · 1225032 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Red Bay · 1309692 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Vina · 1063605 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Russellville · 1250026 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Russellville · 1251274 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Russellville · 1251000 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Spruce Pine · 1057315 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Spruce Pine · 1057317 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Russellville · 1292781 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 14 | Russellville · 1057297 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Phil Campbell · 1266877 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Russellville · 1329088 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Vina · 1330262 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Russellville · 1222493 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Vina · 1290201 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Russellville · 1291126 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 21 | Red Bay · 1272944 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Russellville · 1019457 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Newburg · 1270758 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Vina · 1269309 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Vina · 1249794 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Russellville · 1041553 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Russellville · 1325119 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Red Bay · 1295358 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 29 | Russellville · 1217058 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Hodges · 1333734 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Russellville · 1288608 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Red Bay · 1218525 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Red Bay · 1273598 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Russellville · 1315623 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Red Bay · 1332902 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Russellville · 1308910 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 37 | Red Bay · 1263941 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Russellville · 1037323 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Russellville · 1273655 | 73 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 40 | Russellville · 1202699 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Russellville · 1275778 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Russellville · 1320265 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Red Bay · 1325031 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Spruce Pine Franklin · 1219514 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Russellville · 1038244 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, AL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 45 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, Alabama, 37 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Franklin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin County is registration 1283305, a tower near Phil Campbell at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
CitySwitch II, LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County (5), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 45 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Franklin County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/county/franklin-county (data as of October 6, 2026).