Tower 1247247 — Bentonia, MS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247247 — tower (type not specified) near Bentonia, Mississippi. 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 1247247 is a 122 m (400 ft) tower near Bentonia, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 13, 2005, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 2, 2010. It is registered to SSR Communications, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247247 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646411 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 2, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-ASO-365-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
SSR Communications, Inc.
Norcross, GA · FRN 0004986485
Location
- Address
- Intersection of Scotland and Higgins Road
- City
- Bentonia
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39040
- County
- Yazoo County
- County FIPS
- 28163
- Coordinates
- 32.68417, -90.25278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1247247 compared with others?
At 122 m, structure 1247247 is about 31% above the 93 m average across the 82 structures registered in Yazoo County. It is about 33% above the Mississippi average of 92 m across 4,896 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 60% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 120 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 122 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 58 m, which puts the top of the structure 180 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247247, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bentonia in Yazoo County, Mississippi, at coordinates 32.68417, -90.25278, with the site address filed as "Intersection of Scotland and Higgins Road". Yazoo County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 60 of them are marked constructed. Mississippi as a whole has 4,896 registrations, the 16th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sharon, MS · 1052112, a tower at 314 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 1247247 on Jul 8, 2010. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 243 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1247247?
The FCC record lists SSR Communications, Inc. of Norcross, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004986485.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-ASO-365-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 1247247?
Its registered overall height above ground is 122 m (400 ft), and 180 m (591 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247247?
The registered owner is SSR Communications, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1247247?
It is located near Bentonia, Yazoo County, Mississippi at Intersection of Scotland and Higgins Road (32.68417, -90.25278). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 13, 2005.
What type of structure is 1247247?
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 Yazoo County, MS?
Yazoo County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 60 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 82 counties in Mississippi.
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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 1247247, Bentonia, Yazoo County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/bentonia-1247247 (data as of October 13, 2026).