Antenna structures in Sussex County, Virginia
At a glance
Sussex County, Virginia has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 55th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.66% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1247714 near Waverly at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sussex County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 28 registrations, Sussex County ranks 55th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, about 16% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 67% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sussex County?
The most common filed structure type in Sussex County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (57.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and guyed tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 3 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 Sussex County?
Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and Pinnacle Towers LLC hold the most registrations in Sussex County, 3 each of the 28. Other owners include Alltel Corporation (2), American Towers LLC (2) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sussex County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sussex County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Waverly (9), Wakefield (7), Stony Creek (4), Sussex (2) and Jarratt (2).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Sussex County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waverly · 1247714 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Waverly · 1230655 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Waverly · 1017560 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Sussex · 1230790 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Stony Creek · 1017545 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Sussex · 1302046 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Jarratt · 1016604 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Wakefield · 1016782 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Waverly · 1016783 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Waverly · 1029348 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Jarratt · 1017504 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Stoney Creek · 1201710 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Waverly · 1228695 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Waverly · 1059132 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Wakefield · 1059517 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Disputanta · 1201713 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Waverly · 1251082 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Waverly · 1207437 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Jarrett · 1216879 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Wakefield · 1235045 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Stony Creek · 1234150 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Stony Creek · 1056085 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Stony Creek · 1056082 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Jarrett · 1056084 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Wakefield · 1016033 | 40 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Wakefield · 1260302 | 37 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 27 | Wakefield · 1332519 | 31 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Wakefield · 1297303 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sussex County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Sussex County, Virginia, 23 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 Sussex County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sussex County is registration 1247714, a tower near Waverly at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sussex County?
Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and Pinnacle Towers LLC are tied for the most registrations in Sussex County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Sussex County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 28 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Sussex County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/sussex-county (data as of October 13, 2026).