Antenna structures in Bedford County, Virginia
At a glance
Bedford County, Virginia has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 31st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.99% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1016546 near Thaxton at 375 m (1,230 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bedford County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 42 registrations, Bedford County ranks 31st of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 63 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 375 m, is about 5.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bedford County?
The most common filed structure type in Bedford County is monopole (code MTOWER), with 15 registrations (35.7%). It is followed by tower (12) and pole (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 9 terminated, 4 canceled and 2 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Bedford County?
Alltel Communications of Virginia No. 1, LLC, ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and SBA Towers II LLC hold the most registrations in Bedford County, 5 each of the 42. Other owners include Apex Towers, LLC (4), Crown Communication LLC (3) and ALLTEL Communications of Virginia No. 1, Inc. (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bedford County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bedford County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bedford (12), Forest (6), Huddleston (4), Vinton (4) and Moneta (3).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Bedford County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thaxton · 1016546 | 375 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Bedford · 1026679 | 276 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Bedford · 1017000 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Blue Ridge · 1018674 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lynchburg · 1002253 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Forest · 1009122 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Big Island · 1216037 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Huddleston · 1023805 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Huddleston · 1297489 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Vinton · 1328009 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Bedford · 1328846 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 12 | Bedford · 1329029 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Bedford · 1302420 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Huddleston · 1302899 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Montvale · 1026926 | 60 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 16 | Penhook · 1016373 | 60 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 17 | Bedford · 1219642 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Blue Ridge · 1299997 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Lyn · 1017526 | 59 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 20 | Forest · 1055135 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 21 | Bedford · 1231750 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Montvale · 1298586 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Vinton · 1023804 | 54 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Forest · 1017539 | 47 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 25 | Forest · 1282157 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Huddleston · 1314658 | 47 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Lynchburg · 1058225 | 42 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Bedford · 1256069 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Boonsboro · 1024610 | 38 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 30 | Forest · 1236132 | 38 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Bedford · 1278636 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Moneta · 1300102 | 33 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Vinton · 1249611 | 32 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 34 | Moneta · 1249506 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Moneta · 1256070 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Bedford · 1256068 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Forest · 1246121 | 24 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 38 | Vinton · 1264452 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 39 | Bedford · 1264515 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Goode · 1017540 | 24 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 41 | Bedford · 1245254 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 42 | Big Island · 1270141 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bedford County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Bedford County, Virginia, 27 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Bedford County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bedford County is registration 1016546, a tower near Thaxton at 375 m (1,230 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bedford County?
Alltel Communications of Virginia No. 1, LLC, ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and SBA Towers II LLC are tied for the most registrations in Bedford County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Bedford County?
Monopole is the most common filed type (15 of 42 registrations), then tower (12).
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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 structures in Bedford County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/bedford-county (data as of October 13, 2026).