Guyed tower 1244498 — Apple Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1244498 — guyed tower near Apple Springs, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1244498 is a 95 m (313 ft) guyed tower near Apple Springs, Trinity County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 2005. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1244498 |
| Unique system identifier | 2643644 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Mar 6, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASW-5657-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16106 N. State Hwy 9
- City
- Apple Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75926
- County
- Trinity County
- County FIPS
- 48455
- Coordinates
- 31.22894, -94.96028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1244498 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1244498 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 36 structures registered in Trinity County. It is about 25% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 11% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 77 m, which puts the top of the structure 173 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1244498, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Apple Springs in Trinity County, Texas, at coordinates 31.22894, -94.96028, with the site address filed as "16106 N. State Hwy 9". Trinity County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 169th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 24 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lufkin, TX · 1047175, a guyed tower at 311 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1244498 on Mar 6, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1244498?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 2,426 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASW-5657-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 1244498?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (313 ft), and 173 m (566 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1244498?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1244498?
It is located near Apple Springs, Trinity County, Texas at 16106 N. State Hwy 9 (31.22894, -94.96028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 5, 2005.
What type of structure is 1244498?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Trinity County, TX?
Trinity County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 169th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1244498, Apple Springs, Trinity County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/apple-springs-1244498 (data as of October 20, 2026).