Pole 1256554 — Independence, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256554 — pole near Independence, Louisiana. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256554 is a 96 m (315 ft) pole near Independence, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 2, 2007. It is registered to SBA Steel LLC, which holds 196 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256554 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655720 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Aug 2, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Mar 20, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASW-3629-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721616
Holds 196 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 161 Sessions LN Hwy 43
- City
- Independence
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70443
- County
- St. Helena Parish
- County FIPS
- 22091
- Coordinates
- 30.65217, -90.62336
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256554 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1256554 is roughly in line with the 94 m average across the 34 structures registered in St. Helena Parish. It is about 10% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 3.1 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 29 m, which puts the top of the structure 125 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256554, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Independence in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.65217, -90.62336, with the site address filed as "161 Sessions LN Hwy 43". St. Helena Parish has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 56th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 25 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,038 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Walker, LA · 1019739, a tower at 320 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 1256554 on Mar 20, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1256554?
The FCC record lists SBA Steel LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721616. Across the registry it holds 196 structure registrations, the 111th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (91 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASW-3629-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 1256554?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 125 m (409 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256554?
The registered owner is SBA Steel LLC, which holds 196 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256554?
It is located near Independence, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana at 161 Sessions LN Hwy 43 (30.65217, -90.62336). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 2, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256554?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in St. Helena Parish, LA?
St. Helena Parish has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 56th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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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 1256554, Independence, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/independence-1256554 (data as of October 13, 2026).