Guyed tower 1274148 — Fayette, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274148 — guyed tower near Fayette, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274148 is a 127 m (415 ft) guyed tower near Fayette, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 3, 2010. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1274148 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673495 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Jun 3, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASO-13156-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 18516 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd. (AL12959-A)
- City
- Fayette
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35555
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.45894, -87.81839
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1274148 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1274148 is about 43% above the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa County. It is about 53% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 161 m, which puts the top of the structure 288 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1274148, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fayette in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.45894, -87.81839, with the site address filed as "18516 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd. (AL12959-A)". Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 157 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 "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 1274148 on Jun 3, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1274148?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 78 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASO-13156-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1274148?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (415 ft), and 288 m (944 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1274148?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1274148?
It is located near Fayette, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at 18516 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd. (AL12959-A) (33.45894, -87.81839). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 3, 2010.
What type of structure is 1274148?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, 157 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1274148, Fayette, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/fayette-1274148 (data as of October 13, 2026).