Pole 1256492 — Winfield, AL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256492 — pole near Winfield, Alabama. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256492 is a 81 m (265 ft) pole near Winfield, Fayette County, Alabama. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 12, 2007, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 28, 2025. It is registered to SBA Steel LLC, which holds 196 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256492 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655658 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Feb 12, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASO-2266-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721616
Holds 196 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 11567 Hwy 171N
- City
- Winfield
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35594
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 01057
- Coordinates
- 33.84322, -87.82136
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256492 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1256492 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 41 structures registered in Fayette County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 16,541 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 2.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 134 m, which puts the top of the structure 215 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256492, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Winfield in Fayette County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.84322, -87.82136, with the site address filed as "11567 Hwy 171N". Fayette County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 22 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 Windham Springs, AL · 1033524, a tower at 610 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 1256492 on Jan 30, 2025. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 335 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1256492?
The FCC record lists SBA Steel LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721616. Across the registry it holds 196 structure registrations, the 110th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (91 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASO-2266-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1256492?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 215 m (704 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256492?
The registered owner is SBA Steel LLC, which holds 196 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256492?
It is located near Winfield, Fayette County, Alabama at 11567 Hwy 171N (33.84322, -87.82136). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 12, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256492?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,541 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fayette County, AL?
Fayette County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 61st-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 1256492, Winfield, Fayette County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/winfield-1256492 (data as of October 13, 2026).