Tower 1220943 — Barnwell, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220943 — tower (type not specified) near Barnwell, South Carolina. 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 1220943 is a 145 m (475 ft) tower near Barnwell, Barnwell County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 18, 2001. It is registered to South Carolina Public Service Authority, which holds 76 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1220943 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618649 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 18, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Dec 22, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ASO-5577-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
South Carolina Public Service Authority
Moncks Corner, SC · FRN 0001859826
Holds 76 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- On state-road S-6-520 ; 1.5 miles west of intersection of S-6-69
- City
- Barnwell
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29812
- County
- Barnwell County
- County FIPS
- 45011
- Coordinates
- 33.18467, -81.42117
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1220943 compared with others?
At 145 m, structure 1220943 is about 39% above the 104 m average across the 41 structures registered in Barnwell County. It is about 79% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 143 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 145 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 77 m, which puts the top of the structure 221 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1220943, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Barnwell in Barnwell County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.18467, -81.42117, with the site address filed as "On state-road S-6-520 ; 1.5 miles west of intersection of S-6-69". Barnwell County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 33 of them are marked constructed. South Carolina as a whole has 4,407 registrations, the 18th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Barnwell, SC · 1065068, a tower at 246 m (terminated).
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 1220943 on Dec 22, 2000. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1220943?
The FCC record lists South Carolina Public Service Authority of Moncks Corner, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001859826. Across the registry it holds 76 structure registrations, the 261st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 76 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (71 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ASO-5577-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 1220943?
Its registered overall height above ground is 145 m (475 ft), and 221 m (726 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1220943?
The registered owner is South Carolina Public Service Authority, which holds 76 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1220943?
It is located near Barnwell, Barnwell County, South Carolina at On state-road S-6-520 ; 1.5 miles west of intersection of S-6-69 (33.18467, -81.42117). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 18, 2001.
What type of structure is 1220943?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Barnwell County, SC?
Barnwell County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 37th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220943, weekly bulk file.
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 1220943, Barnwell, Barnwell County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/barnwell-1220943 (data as of October 20, 2026).