Tank 1273655 — Russellville, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273655 — tank near Russellville, Alabama. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273655 is a 73 m (241 ft) tank near Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 30, 2010. It is registered to Franklin County Water Service Authority.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1273655 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673002 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Dec 16, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-aso-503-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 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
Franklin County Water Service Authority
Russellville, AL · FRN 0001755719
Location
- Address
- Water Tank County Road 16 Tank
- City
- Russellville
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35571
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 01059
- Coordinates
- 34.38889, -87.87617
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1273655 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1273655 is about 18% below the 89 m average across the 45 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 11% below the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 1,099 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 69% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 273 m, which puts the top of the structure 347 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1273655, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Russellville in Franklin County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.38889, -87.87617, with the site address filed as "Water Tank County Road 16 Tank". Franklin County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 56th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 37 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,221 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Tuscumbia, AL · 1226773, a tower at 280 m (granted (not yet 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 1273655 on Dec 16, 2010. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1273655?
The FCC record lists Franklin County Water Service Authority of Russellville, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001755719.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-aso-503-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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1273655?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (241 ft), and 347 m (1,137 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1273655?
The registered owner is Franklin County Water Service Authority.
Where is antenna structure 1273655?
It is located near Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama at Water Tank County Road 16 Tank (34.38889, -87.87617). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 30, 2010.
What type of structure is 1273655?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,099 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, AL?
Franklin County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 56th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273655, 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 1273655, Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/russellville-1273655 (data as of October 20, 2026).