Tower 1044730 — Burgin, KY
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044730 — tower (type not specified) near Burgin, Kentucky. 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 1044730 is a 88 m (290 ft) tower near Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 5, 2003. It is registered to KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY, which holds 22 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044730 |
| Unique system identifier | 607505 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 5, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-2399-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Lexington, KY · FRN 0001794403
Holds 22 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 600 FT N OF HWY KY 342 6.4 KM NE
- City
- Burgin
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40330
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 21167
- Coordinates
- 37.79167, -84.71556
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1044730 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1044730 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 21 structures registered in Mercer County. It is roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 16% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 280 m, which puts the top of the structure 369 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044730, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Burgin in Mercer County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.79167, -84.71556, with the site address filed as "600 FT N OF HWY KY 342 6.4 KM NE". Mercer County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 70th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 15 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 Clays Ferry, KY · 1240955, a tower at 353 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1044730 on Aug 11, 2004. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 160 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1044730?
The FCC record lists KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY of Lexington, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001794403. Across the registry it holds 22 structure registrations, including 22 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-2399-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044730?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (290 ft), and 369 m (1,210 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044730?
The registered owner is KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY, which holds 22 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044730?
It is located near Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky at 600 FT N OF HWY KY 342 6.4 KM NE (37.79167, -84.71556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1044730?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 70th-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 1044730, Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/burgin-1044730 (data as of October 13, 2026).