Tower 1202248 — Gadsden, AL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202248 — tower (type not specified) near Gadsden, Alabama. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202248 is a 15 m (50 ft) tower near Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 17, 2003, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 1, 2012. It is registered to Alabama Power Company, which holds 132 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202248 |
| Unique system identifier | 2598991 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 1, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ASO-606-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0001756469
Holds 132 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3724 Anita Drive
- City
- Gadsden
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35904
- County
- Etowah County
- County FIPS
- 01055
- Coordinates
- 33.99400, -86.07775
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1202248 compared with others?
At 15 m, structure 1202248 is about 21% of the 74 m average across the 106 structures registered in Etowah County. It is about 18% of the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 20% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 12 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 15 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 168 m, which puts the top of the structure 183 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202248, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.99400, -86.07775, with the site address filed as "3724 Anita Drive". Etowah County has 106 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 80 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Allgood, AL · 1059876, a guyed tower at 319 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1202248 on Nov 6, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 335 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1202248?
The FCC record lists Alabama Power Company of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001756469. Across the registry it holds 132 structure registrations, the 160th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 132 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (71 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-ASO-606-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1202248?
Its registered overall height above ground is 15 m (50 ft), and 183 m (600 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202248?
The registered owner is Alabama Power Company, which holds 132 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1202248?
It is located near Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama at 3724 Anita Drive (33.99400, -86.07775). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 17, 2003.
What type of structure is 1202248?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Etowah County, AL?
Etowah County has 106 FCC-registered antenna structures, 80 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1202248, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/gadsden-1202248 (data as of October 13, 2026).