Tower 1255698 — Powell'S Crossroads, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1255698 — tower (type not specified) near Powell'S Crossroads, Alabama. 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 1255698 is a 135 m (443 ft) tower near Powell'S Crossroads, DeKalb County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 24, 2006. It is registered to Southern Torch, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1255698 |
| Unique system identifier | 2654863 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Mar 30, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASO-5797-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Rainsville, AL · FRN 0028217859
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- JUNCTION OF MCGEE STREET AND COUNTY ROAD 158
- City
- Powell'S Crossroads
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35771
- County
- DeKalb County
- County FIPS
- 01049
- Coordinates
- 34.53347, -85.92219
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1255698 compared with others?
At 135 m, structure 1255698 is about 80% above the 75 m average across the 83 structures registered in DeKalb County. It is about 64% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 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 77% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 135 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 378 m, which puts the top of the structure 513 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1255698, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Powell'S Crossroads in DeKalb County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.53347, -85.92219, with the site address filed as "JUNCTION OF MCGEE STREET AND COUNTY ROAD 158". DeKalb County has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 61 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 Sardis City, AL · 1060510, a guyed tower at 295 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 1255698 on Mar 30, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1255698?
The FCC record lists Southern Torch, Inc. of Rainsville, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0028217859. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASO-5797-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1255698?
Its registered overall height above ground is 135 m (443 ft), and 513 m (1,683 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1255698?
The registered owner is Southern Torch, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1255698?
It is located near Powell'S Crossroads, DeKalb County, Alabama at JUNCTION OF MCGEE STREET AND COUNTY ROAD 158 (34.53347, -85.92219). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 24, 2006.
What type of structure is 1255698?
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 DeKalb County, AL?
DeKalb County has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, 61 of them constructed — the 27th-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 1255698, Powell'S Crossroads, DeKalb County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/powell-s-crossroads-1255698 (data as of October 13, 2026).