Tower 1038680 — Lafayette, AL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038680 — tower (type not specified) near Lafayette, 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 1038680 is a 76 m (249 ft) tower near Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 25, 1975, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 10, 2014. It is registered to TALLAPOOSA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038680 |
| Unique system identifier | 602873 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 25, 1975 |
| Registration issued | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 10, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 75-SO-1497-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
TALLAPOOSA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Lafayette, AL · FRN 0004244018
Location
- Address
- 15163 US HWY 431 S
- City
- Lafayette
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36862
- County
- Chambers County
- County FIPS
- 01017
- Coordinates
- 32.87778, -85.40944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038680 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1038680 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 60 structures registered in Chambers County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 235 m, which puts the top of the structure 311 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038680, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lafayette in Chambers County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.87778, -85.40944, with the site address filed as "15163 US HWY 431 S". Chambers County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 42nd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 52 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 Opelika, AL · 1037709, a guyed tower at 320 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 1038680 on Feb 20, 2014. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 335 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1038680?
The FCC record lists TALLAPOOSA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE of Lafayette, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004244018.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 75-SO-1497-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038680?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (249 ft), and 311 m (1,020 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038680?
The registered owner is TALLAPOOSA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.
Where is antenna structure 1038680?
It is located near Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama at 15163 US HWY 431 S (32.87778, -85.40944). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 25, 1975.
What type of structure is 1038680?
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 Chambers County, AL?
Chambers County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 42nd-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 1038680, Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/lafayette-1038680 (data as of October 13, 2026).