Guyed tower 1229715 — Bardstown, KY
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229715 — guyed tower near Bardstown, Kentucky. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229715 is a 149 m (490 ft) guyed tower near Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Jun 25, 2002. It is registered to EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE, INC, which holds 24 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1229715 |
| Unique system identifier | 2627704 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Jan 7, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASO-18659-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 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
EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE, INC
Winchester, KY · FRN 0001792803
Holds 24 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Garrison Ln & KY1858, 5 mi ENE of
- City
- Bardstown
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40004
- County
- Nelson County
- County FIPS
- 21179
- Coordinates
- 37.83200, -85.38153
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1229715 compared with others?
At 149 m, structure 1229715 is about 85% above the 81 m average across the 37 structures registered in Nelson County. It is about 86% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 149 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 248 m, which puts the top of the structure 397 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1229715, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.83200, -85.38153, with the site address filed as "Garrison Ln & KY1858, 5 mi ENE of". Nelson County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Raywick, KY · 1205220, a tower at 344 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1229715 on Jan 7, 2025. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 282 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1229715?
The FCC record lists EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE, INC of Winchester, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001792803. Across the registry it holds 24 structure registrations, including 24 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (21 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ASO-18659-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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1229715?
Its registered overall height above ground is 149 m (490 ft), and 397 m (1,302 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1229715?
The registered owner is EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE, INC, which holds 24 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1229715?
It is located near Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky at Garrison Ln & KY1858, 5 mi ENE of (37.83200, -85.38153). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Jun 25, 2002.
What type of structure is 1229715?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Nelson County, KY?
Nelson County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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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 structure 1229715, Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/bardstown-1229715 (data as of October 13, 2026).