Tower 1243342 — Giddings, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1243342 — tower (type not specified) near Giddings, 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 1243342 is a 95 m (310 ft) tower near Giddings, Lee County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 9, 2004. It is registered to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1243342 |
| Unique system identifier | 2642366 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Registration issued | May 11, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASW-1360-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
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Giddings, TX · FRN 0001687763
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3186 E Austin
- City
- Giddings
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78942
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 48287
- Coordinates
- 30.17711, -96.90883
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1243342 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1243342 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 52 structures registered in Lee County. It is about 24% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 24% above 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 148 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1243342, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Giddings in Lee County, Texas, at coordinates 30.17711, -96.90883, with the site address filed as "3186 E Austin". Lee County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 125th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 38 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Giddings, TX · 1261936, a tower at 152 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 1243342 on May 11, 2004. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1243342?
The FCC record lists Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. of Giddings, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001687763. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASW-1360-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 1243342?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 242 m (794 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1243342?
The registered owner is Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1243342?
It is located near Giddings, Lee County, Texas at 3186 E Austin (30.17711, -96.90883). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 9, 2004.
What type of structure is 1243342?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lee County, TX?
Lee County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 125th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1243342, Giddings, Lee County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/giddings-1243342 (data as of October 6, 2026).