Tower 1031517 — Simpsonville, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031517 — tower (type not specified) near Simpsonville, 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 1031517 is a 94 m (309 ft) tower near Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1972. It is registered to Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1031517 |
| Unique system identifier | 597027 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Apr 17, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-4561-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0002088664
Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- AT INT. OF NS RR TRACKS AND KY 1399, 1.2 MI WEST OF INT. OF KY1399 & KY1848.
- City
- Simpsonville
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40067
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 21211
- Coordinates
- 38.20194, -85.36889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1031517 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1031517 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 31 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 17% above 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 244 m, which puts the top of the structure 338 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1031517, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Simpsonville in Shelby County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.20194, -85.36889, with the site address filed as "AT INT. OF NS RR TRACKS AND KY 1399, 1.2 MI WEST OF INT. OF KY1399 & KY1848.". Shelby County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 28 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 La Grange, KY · 1042489, a guyed tower at 530 m (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 1031517 on Apr 17, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1031517?
The FCC record lists Norfolk Southern Corporation of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002088664. Across the registry it holds 549 structure registrations, the 48th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (204 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-4561-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1031517?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 338 m (1,109 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1031517?
The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1031517?
It is located near Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky at AT INT. OF NS RR TRACKS AND KY 1399, 1.2 MI WEST OF INT. OF KY1399 & KY1848. (38.20194, -85.36889). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1972.
What type of structure is 1031517?
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 Shelby County, KY?
Shelby County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 39th-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 1031517, Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/simpsonville-1031517 (data as of October 13, 2026).