Tower 1249002 — Blue Ridge, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249002 — tower (type not specified) near Blue Ridge, Texas. 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 1249002 is a 128 m (420 ft) tower near Blue Ridge, Collin County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 3, 2005. It is registered to Collin, County of, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1249002 |
| Unique system identifier | 2648166 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 3, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jun 24, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-ASW-2864-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
McKinney, TX · FRN 0001651900
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8499 County Road 502
- City
- Blue Ridge
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75424
- County
- Collin County
- County FIPS
- 48085
- Coordinates
- 33.27811, -96.44769
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1249002 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1249002 is about twice the 61 m average across the 253 structures registered in Collin County. It is about 68% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 184 m, which puts the top of the structure 312 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1249002, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blue Ridge in Collin County, Texas, at coordinates 33.27811, -96.44769, with the site address filed as "8499 County Road 502". Collin County has 253 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 159 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Collinsville, TX · 1227538, a tower at 609 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 1249002 on Jun 24, 2005. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1249002?
The FCC record lists Collin, County of of McKinney, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001651900. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-ASW-2864-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 1249002?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 312 m (1,022 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1249002?
The registered owner is Collin, County of, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1249002?
It is located near Blue Ridge, Collin County, Texas at 8499 County Road 502 (33.27811, -96.44769). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 3, 2005.
What type of structure is 1249002?
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 Collin County, TX?
Collin County has 253 FCC-registered antenna structures, 159 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 1249002, Blue Ridge, Collin County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/blue-ridge-1249002 (data as of October 13, 2026).