Lattice tower 1296006 — Barium Springs, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296006 — lattice tower near Barium Springs, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296006 is a 86 m (283 ft) lattice tower near Barium Springs, Iredell County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 18, 2015. It is registered to North Carolina State Highway Patrol, which holds 194 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296006 |
| Unique system identifier | 2695525 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Jun 1, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ASO-12778-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
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0001913888
Holds 194 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 100 Moose Club Road
- City
- Barium Springs
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28677
- County
- Iredell County
- County FIPS
- 37097
- Coordinates
- 35.73358, -80.88942
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296006 compared with others?
At 86 m, structure 1296006 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 99 structures registered in Iredell County. It is roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 82 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 86 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 290 m, which puts the top of the structure 376 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296006, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Barium Springs in Iredell County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.73358, -80.88942, with the site address filed as "100 Moose Club Road". Iredell County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 78 of them are marked constructed. North Carolina as a whole has 6,096 registrations, the 9th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Dallas, NC · 1005062, 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 1296006 on Jun 1, 2015. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1296006?
The FCC record lists North Carolina State Highway Patrol of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001913888. Across the registry it holds 194 structure registrations, the 113th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 193 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (58 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ASO-12778-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 1296006?
Its registered overall height above ground is 86 m (283 ft), and 376 m (1,234 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296006?
The registered owner is North Carolina State Highway Patrol, which holds 194 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296006?
It is located near Barium Springs, Iredell County, North Carolina at 100 Moose Club Road (35.73358, -80.88942). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 18, 2015.
What type of structure is 1296006?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Iredell County, NC?
Iredell County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, 78 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1296006, Barium Springs, Iredell County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/barium-springs-1296006 (data as of October 20, 2026).