Structure 1001602 — Roanoke Rapids, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001602 — unspecified structure near Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001602 is a 49 m (160 ft) structure near Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1990, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 9, 2023. It is registered to Virginia Electric and Power Company, which holds 85 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001602 |
| Unique system identifier | 97253 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 9, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-ASO-817-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
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Richmond, VA · FRN 0002073492
Holds 85 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- N ROANOKE RAPIDS HYDRO AT END OF OAKWOOD AVE
- City
- Roanoke Rapids
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27870
- County
- Halifax County
- County FIPS
- 37083
- Coordinates
- 36.47694, -77.67111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1001602 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1001602 is about half of the 96 m average across the 65 structures registered in Halifax County. It is about 39% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 48 m, which puts the top of the structure 97 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001602, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.47694, -77.67111, with the site address filed as "N ROANOKE RAPIDS HYDRO AT END OF OAKWOOD AVE". Halifax County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 41 of them are marked constructed. North Carolina as a whole has 6,092 registrations, the 9th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Littleton, NC · 1014576, a guyed tower at 348 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 1001602 on Apr 12, 2023. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1001602?
The FCC record lists Virginia Electric and Power Company of Richmond, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073492. Across the registry it holds 85 structure registrations, the 229th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 19 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-ASO-817-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 1001602?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 97 m (317 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001602?
The registered owner is Virginia Electric and Power Company, which holds 85 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1001602?
It is located near Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina at N ROANOKE RAPIDS HYDRO AT END OF OAKWOOD AVE (36.47694, -77.67111). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1001602?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Halifax County, NC?
Halifax County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001602, weekly bulk file.
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 1001602, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/roanoke-rapids-1001602 (data as of October 13, 2026).