Lattice tower 1216673 — China Grove, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216673 — lattice tower near China Grove, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216673 is a 86 m (283 ft) lattice tower near China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 21, 2000. It is registered to SBA Properties, LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216673 |
| Unique system identifier | 2614180 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 21, 2000 |
| Registration issued | May 21, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASO-439-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 0005793351
Holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3890 West NC 152 Highway (NC03612-S)
- City
- China Grove
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28023
- County
- Rowan County
- County FIPS
- 37159
- Coordinates
- 35.57150, -80.64464
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216673 compared with others?
At 86 m, structure 1216673 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 70 structures registered in Rowan 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 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 86 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 265 m, which puts the top of the structure 351 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216673, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near China Grove in Rowan County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.57150, -80.64464, with the site address filed as "3890 West NC 152 Highway (NC03612-S)". Rowan County has 70 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 57 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 Mooresville, NC · 1004496, a tower at 469 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 1216673 on May 21, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1216673?
The FCC record lists SBA Properties, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793351. Across the registry it holds 1,606 structure registrations, the 20th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (584 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASO-439-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 1216673?
Its registered overall height above ground is 86 m (283 ft), and 351 m (1,151 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216673?
The registered owner is SBA Properties, LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216673?
It is located near China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina at 3890 West NC 152 Highway (NC03612-S) (35.57150, -80.64464). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 21, 2000.
What type of structure is 1216673?
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 Rowan County, NC?
Rowan County has 70 FCC-registered antenna structures, 57 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1216673, China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/china-grove-1216673 (data as of October 20, 2026).